Learning Support

There are a number of arrangements that can help you to access your course.  The Disability Team can help to assess your needs and co-ordinate support, please contact us for more information.

Computing Facilities
Software and equipment are available in the open access labs.  This includes assistive technologies if you have a visual impairment, dyslexia, or physical impairment. Contact us for details of access to departmental labs eg, Biological Sciences, CES or Psychology.

Departmental Support
Each department has a Departmental Disability Liaison Officer (DDLO).  Their role is to assist you with any academic concerns.

Examinations and Assessment
We can make recommendations for individual examination arrangements and discuss adjustments to other assessment. 

Recorded Lectures
Digital recordings of lectures at the Colchester Campus are available from the Listen Again service.

Library
It is possible to organise extensions to short-term loan library books at Albert Sloman Library at the Colchester Campus. You can also arrange to renew your books over the telephone and by e-mail.  The library has information for users with individual needs.

Study Skills
Study support is available online via the Course Materials Repository (CMR) and mySkills which is an academic skills website which offers interactive advice and guidance.  The University Skills Centre (USC)  provides assessment, credit modules, training and one-to-one support for all students at the University on a range of key academic and employment skills, including academic literacy; numeracy; English language; modern languages; library researching; computer skills; internet researching; preparing for work; and learning through work.

One-to-one study skills tuition may also available to some students in receipt of Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).  If you are interested in study skills tuition please contact the disability team.

The information given in this section is about general support available to all disabled students, other provision may be available with additional funding.  Most arrangements require up to date medical evidence for example a letter or report from a GP, Consultant or Specialist.