Disability

The University provides support for students who declare a disability when they start their course and during their studies.

A range of reasonable adjustments can be put in place to help students achieve their academic potential and to make the transition to university as smooth as possible. New students should contact the Disability Service as soon as they apply to study at the University, to start the process of putting arrangements in place before starting their course.

Medical information and supporting documentation may be required to ensure appropriate support is put in place or as part of an application for Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Guides on disability

  1. Apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    Find out if you are eligible for DSA and how to apply if you are.

  2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Understand ADHD and the University support available to students with the condition.

  3. Get course materials in an alternative format

    Understand what document formats are available and how to access them.

  4. Personal support and independent living for students with disability

    Understand when and how to organise personal care and independent living arrangements including accommodation, contacting social services for an assessment, employing an assistant, and nursing care.

  5. Physical disabilities and access

    Understand who to contact to discuss your teaching and living needs as a student with physical disability.

  6. Request teaching and exam arrangements as a student with disability

    Understand how to request teaching and exam arrangements, and how University staff can support you.

  7. Support for students who are D/deaf or have a hearing impairment

    Understand how to access the support available if you are D/deaf or have a hearing impairment.

  8. Support for students with autistic spectrum conditions

    Understand the advice, support and events available for students with autistic spectrum conditions.

  9. Support for students with specific learning differences (SpLD)

    Understand what University support is available if you have a specific learning difference (SpLD).

  10. When to contact the Disability Service

    Understand what support is available to students with disability and how to contact the Disability Service.