Student
support

Life as a student is exciting and fun, but it can also feel daunting at times. We offer a range of services to support you during your application and when you start studying with us.

Whether you have questions about your course, concerns about your wellbeing, or just need some advice or reassurance, our friendly expert teams are here to help.

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Careers and employability support

We’re serious about getting you started in your career, whether you’ve already decided what you want to do or need to find inspiration. Our Careers and Employment Service also has plenty of expertise

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Support with English language skills

The Derby English Language Centre (DELC) offers support to students who are struggling with the English language. Support is available both as pre-sessional courses and during your degree.

Your first weeks

During your first weeks there are lots of activities to help you settle in to your studies and to life as a student at Derby.

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Student Hub

We have a whole host of services that support you at all levels of study and in every aspect of your student life, providing a central point of contact that can link you with the right team.

Find out more about our StudentHub@Derby and how to get in touch.Find out more about our StudentHub@Derby and how to get in touch.
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Student Services Support

The Student Services team can provide information and guidance to help you look after yourself during your time at University. We can help with academic support plans, applying for Disabled Student Allowance, mental health support, advice around money and much more.

Find out more about Student Services wellbeing support and get in touchFind out more about Student Services wellbeing support and get in touch
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Student transfer arrangements

As a University, we support efforts in the United Kingdom to facilitate student transfer between higher education providers where this proves necessary or desirable. We have a number of arrangements t...

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Union of Students

You can get independent advice and guidance from the Union of Students.

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Support out of hours

As well as our Student Support at the University, we’ve pulled together resources and contacts to support your wellbeing and welfare no matter when you need it and at any time of day

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Study Skills - Enhance Your Learning
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Faith and religion

Whether you have religious questions or just need to talk things through, our team of chaplains and faith consultants are on hand at the Multi-Faith Centre.

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Student Space

Student Space is a new nationwide initiative to help with a range of issues you may face during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Student Services

Student Services provides information and guidance to help you look after your wellbeing during your time at University.

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Exam and Revision Support Hub

Tips, tools and resources to help get you through exams and revision

What support services are available?

Alice explores the teams in place around the University that help our students feel welcome, supported, and on track to do their best. Sarah Richardson shares the broad support offered by Student Services, and Natalie Clarson introduces the first point of contact (the College Student Centres mentioned in this video are now incorporated into the StudentHub@Derby.

The support offered hasn't changed, just the name and the place where you find it!

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View What support services are available? video transcript