University Level Support
UCO Support Services
Whether you need help with your academic work, wellbeing, disability support or planning your next steps after graduation, you'll have access to a range of services to help you succeed throughout your studies.
Academic Support
The Academic Success Centre is here to help you develop the skills you’ll need for university-level study.
Whether you’re writing your first assignment, preparing for exams or completing your dissertation, Academic Development Lecturers offer workshops and one-to-one sessions to help you every step of the way.
Support is available for academic writing, referencing, finding and using academic sources, planning and structuring assignments, research skills, study skills, time management, presentation skills, and revision and exam preparation.
Workshops run throughout the year, including sessions on essay writing, dissertations, referencing and revision techniques.
Disability Support Services
If you have a disability, additional learning need, mental health condition or long-term health condition, we’ll work with you to make sure the right support is in place from the start of your course.
After discussing your individual needs, we’ll agree any reasonable adjustments to help you access your course, take part in student life and achieve your potential.
Support may include:
- A Learning Support Plan tailored to your needs
- Exam adjustments, including extra time where appropriate
- One-to-one specialist support
- Dyslexia and visual stress screening
- Additional tutorials where needed
- Library support, including extended book loans
- Counselling and wellbeing assessments to help identify any support you may need during your studies
- Guidance with applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
If you’re eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), we can also guide you through the application process, helping you apply for funding for specialist equipment, mentoring or study skills support.
If you’re unsure what support you may need, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to talk through your options.
Contact Disability Support Services
Telephone: 0161 344 8877
Email: Leanne.Gould@oldham.ac.uk
Health, Wellbeing and Welfare Support
Your wellbeing is just as important as your studies.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, experiencing stress or anxiety, or dealing with personal circumstances that are affecting your course, we’re here to help.
Our Student Life Officer provides wellbeing advice and guidance. If you’re worried about your own safety, someone else’s safety, or a risk of harm, our Head of Student Support and Wellbeing Services can provide safeguarding support. You’ll also have access to online wellbeing information and resources whenever you need them.
If you’re not sure where to start, get in touch and we’ll help you find the right support.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
The Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub is a welcoming space where you can take a break during the day. It’s a place where you can relax, speak to a member of staff or access wellbeing support.
You can also meet other students, join student activities and groups, or speak to a member of staff if you need additional support.
The Wellbeing Hub is open Monday to Friday during term time.
Library and Resource Centre (LRC)
The Library and Resource Centre is at the heart of student learning. It provides the resources, study spaces and guidance to support your learning.
The team can help you find books, journals and online resources. They can also help you develop your information and digital skills, answer study-related questions, and make the most of the resources available.
You’ll have access to academic texts, online journals, creative software, digital tools, audio-visual resources, and both quiet and group study spaces.
Contact the Library and Resource Centre
Telephone: 0161 344 8888
Email: UCOLRC@oldham.ac.uk
Its Learning- Our Virtual Learning Environment
As well as all the resources within the LRC, UCO students can also access course materials, assignments, announcements and other useful information to support their studies via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Its Learning.
Careers and Graduate Support
Our Careers and Graduate Support Team is here to help you plan your next steps, whether that’s starting your career, progressing in your current role or continuing your studies.
You’ll have access to one-to-one careers guidance, CV and application advice, interview preparation, career planning, and support to identify graduate opportunities and progression routes. We’ll help you explore your options and plan your next steps.
Careers support is available while you’re studying and for up to three years after you graduate.
Contact the Careers and Graduate Support Team
Email: vicky.ford@oldham.ac.uk
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