Support and Wellbeing
The Department has a dedicated undergraduate administrative team and an academic management team including a Director of Studies, Director of Undergraduate Studies, a Senior Tutor and Year Tutors.
This support comes in a variety of ways, aimed at strengthening different aspects of your academic studies, including support with module content and preparation for assessments. These range from maths drop-in sessions, advice and feedback hours, revision sessions and library support amongst other support activities.
Undergraduate Office
The Undergraduate Office team within the Department of Economics will be your first port of call for any enquiries.
Personal and Year Tutors
You will be assigned a Personal Tutor to whom you can talk about any matter, academic or personal. Your Year Tutor overseas the personal tutoring system for a specific year group.
Senior Tutor
The Senior Tutor has responsibility for the operation and design of the Economics Pastoral Care System and also takes a broader approach to your academic support.
Advice and Feedback Hours
Faculty members hold Advice and Feedback hours every week during term time. This is a chance to have a one-to-one conversation about any academic queries you have.
Student Wellbeing and Progression Officer
Our Student Wellbeing and Progression Officer holds regular drop-in sessions where you can talk about anything that is troubling you.
Advisor to Overseas Students
The Advisor to Overseas Students provides additional support to overseas students to help them adjust to studying in the UK.
Advisor to Female Students
Our Advisor to Female Students provides a source of additional support to ensure that our female students receive appropriate support to achieve their potential.
Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
The SSLC gives student representatives the opportunity to meet with staff to discuss various improvements to the learning experience.
Mentoring Scheme
You will be allocated a second or third year student mentor to help you settle into University life and beyond.