Find out more information about your course and studying at University in the sections below. Whether you have questions about assessments at University, would like to know what support is available in your academic school, or want to know more about placements you might be attending, we’ve included lots of helpful information and important links for you to access.
There may be occasions during your course where you need to make a change. Whether you need to amend a module selection, want to discuss the option of changing your course, or need to take a break in studies, specialist university teams can offer you advice and support on your options and next steps. Use the links below to find further information and guidance.
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Academic Calendar – Assessments, Reassessment & Retakes – Attendance – Course Registration – DBS Checks – Degree Classification – Disability & Dyslexia Support – Dissertation Extension Requests – Graduation – ID Cards – Leaving Your Course – Making Changes to Your Course – Module Information – Partner Institutions – Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) – Placements – Return to Study – Study Abroad – Study Spaces – Taking a Break from Studies – Timetabling
Key semester dates in the academic year for you to organise and plan your time while at university.
Information on your assessments, reassessments and retakes if necessary within your course, find out what next steps to take and who to contact for support.
Students are expected to participate fully in their programme of study, engage actively with learning opportunities and take responsibility for their learning. Persistent failure to attend or engage may result in being withdrawn from your course.
Registration confirms that you are an official member of the University and that you will be studying on your course.
If you are taking a module which requires you to have a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check or need a replacement certificate for a course required DBS check, firstpoint can advise you on the application process.
Your degree classification is the award you get on completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Detailed methods are used to calculate your classification.
The Disability & Dyslexia Service offers confidential, one-to-one advice and guidance to students with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions.
You can access support throughout your time as a student, from application through to completion of your course.
Dissertations, Independent Studies and Research Projects are unlike other assessments you may complete during your studies. As a result, they are the only assessment for which you can request an extension.
Graduation is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your success with your cohort.
During the Summer you will receive an email from the Graduation team with the time and date of your specific ceremony. You will then be able to confirm your attendance, purchase any guest tickets and then book your academic dress.
Students should always have their ID card with them when they are on campus. Your ID card will display the preferred known as name as you have entered it on SOLE.
If you are thinking about leaving University, whether suspending temporarily or withdrawing permanently from your course, firstpoint is available for guidance and advice.
You might decide to make a change to your course to better reflect your aims or interests.
Mitigating circumstances are the procedures you can use to tell the University that something is preventing you from submitting your work in the normal way. Support and advice is available on our webpages here.
Your module choices allow you to shape your degree to reflect your interests, enhance your employability or study around other commitments such as paid employment, your family or social life.
The University of Worcester is proud to work with various partners to support a range of projects. We can develop formal partnerships where these projects are long term and achieve brilliant outcomes in Higher Education.
You will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (or PAT) once you begin your studies.
Their role is to support you in relation to your course and they will also write your reference, so it’s helpful to meet with them to discuss what’s going on. You might want to talk about career aspirations and keep them up to date with any extra-curricular activities such as volunteering or society membership.
Many courses have placements associated with them. Some courses such as those in Education, Health or Sport have mandatory placements, the outcomes of which will determine whether you are successful on the course.
Returning to university after taking a break from study can be an exciting but worrying time. We want to help to make sure that you have all the information you need for your return.
Take a look at the study abroad options, whether that be a semester, a year or a short summer program.
There are a variety of places to study across the university campuses and the library, with a mixture of facilities and space. Some resources are also available to access remotely.
If you are considering taking a break from your studies, you may find it helpful to speak to someone from Student Services.
A typical timetable may be made up of lectures and seminars, and will either show a room location on campus or specify that the teaching is online.