As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your
personal tutor, the Centre for Academic
Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas
such as:
- Academic writing
- Maths and statistics
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Digital skills
- Presentation skills
- Note taking
- Revision, memory and exam techniques
- English language skills (if English is not your first language).
In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability,
mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have
Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and
requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.
Support at the School of Social Sciences
We offer our students the best support both in and out of lectures. This includes:
- A designated personal tutor and dissertation supervisor to offer academic and pastoral care
- Social events organised by the student-led Criminology Society
- Employability advice, placement and research internship opportunities (subject to availability)
The school also has a dedicated Student Information Office who will be able to offer academic assistance throughout your studies.