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Student Support Services

The Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE)

The Centre for Academic Skills and English is based on the top floor of The Link building.

All students are welcome to use the Centre, which is there to develop academic skills as well as improve students’ coursework and examination outcomes. The CASE team seeks to give students opportunities to maximise their potential and move forward into further study or achieve the qualifications to enhance potential employability.

Additional Learning Needs

CASE offers a range of services for students with specific learning needs such as dyslexia or visual impairment; visit CASE to discuss your individual needs and find out about the support packages which are available. You will be advised on the procedure to inform the Examinations Unit, based in the Academic Registry on the Third Floor of The Link, about any special arrangements you may require in an examination, such as the use of a computer or the provision of a reader, if this is appropriate.

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Student Services

Student Services is based on the Ground Floor of The Link and is a one stop shop for all students, providing information, advice and guidance on non-academic matters. A range of support is available through the Student Services team and there is no need to arrange an appointment, just drop in and speak to a member of the team. They offer advice on:

Accommodation
Financial Support
Health and Wellbeing
Mentoring

Student Support

Accommodation

The University owns and manages accommodation for more than 800 students at our purpose-built halls of residence in central Birmingham.

The Maltings

The Maltings student accommodation is owned and managed by University College Birmingham and is situated in the heart of the city on Granville Street, between Broad Street and Bath Row. The name was inspired by the brewery formerly based at the site.

The Maltings is popular with students attending the University for the first time. It is conveniently located only 10 to 15 minutes’ walk from the main campus and comprises 827 study bedrooms, including 809 en-suite rooms, of which five are twins.

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Financial support

It is important to manage your finances well whilst at College. To do this, you should ensure that you have access to any financial support for which you may be eligible. College students are able to apply through our financial support scheme for:

Help with travel costs
Help with the costs of Uniform and Equipment
Free College meals
Childcare

Please note: All forms of support have specific eligibility requirements.

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Childcare

Childcare doesn't have to be an obstacle to learning at University College Birmingham. There are a number of schemes to assist UK students with childcare costs. If you need to find a suitable childcare provider you should contact the Family Information Service run by your local authority.

Students aged 16 to 19

Students aged between 16 and 19 on the start date of their course must apply for childcare support through the Care to Learn Scheme. To find out more information and how to apply, go to the Gov.UK Care to Learn site. Alternatively, call the helpline on 0800 121 8989.

Care to Learn

College students aged 20+

Students aged 20 and over are able to apply for help with childcare costs if their total household income falls below £31,000 per year. Please visit the financial support page for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who make a successful application are expected to maintain an excellent attendance record for the duration of their course.

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Health and Wellbeing

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Assessment Issues

Over your course of study you will be assessed using a variety of techniques. Assessment plays a significant role in your learning experience.

Assessments: If Things Go Wrong

This page tells you what can happen if you fail a module and also how to apply for Late Submission of Work or make an appeal.

Assessments Fairness and Marking

This page explains about how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly.