Your Academic Advisor is part of the wider Student Support environment that we hope will help students on their undergraduate journey. The best sources of support and guidance for your courses are the Course Organisers, lecturers and tutors. You should contact them first if you have any questions relating to a course. The Cohort Lead and cohort activities may also help you identify useful study skills, and the Institute for Academic Development is a valuable source of support material. Your Academic Advisor will be able to provide more general guidance and academic support.An example where an Academic Advisor might help:Helping students make the most of course feedback – for example, you might struggle with essay-style assessments or may ask for help with how to interpret feedback.Providing individualised academic references. Your Academic Advisors will be allocated to you for second, third and fourth years. Therefore, they are in a very good position to provide you with an academic reference. General references such as those required for lease agreements or suitability to work are the responsibility of your Student Advisors.Advice on further study – if you are considering postgraduate study and unsure of the direction that might best support your career aspirations. An Academic Advisor can share their experiences in academia and discuss potential options. This article was published on 2024-09-10
