Academic support designed around you
Access to support and resources you need to achieve your academic goals.
Starting university is a big step, and at Roehampton, you'll be supported by a dedicated team of academic specialists, personalised support services and flexible learning resources designed to help you succeed.
Whether you're looking to build confidence, develop your study skills, prepare for assessments or enhance your academic performance, you'll have access to the guidance, expertise and resources you need to thrive throughout your degree.
Your academic support network
Throughout your studies, you'll be supported by a team of academic specialists who are here to help you make the most of your university experience. Whether you need advice on assignments, study techniques, research skills, or the latest learning technologies, support is always available.
Personal Tutor
From day one, you'll have a dedicated Personal Tutor, an academic member of staff within your subject area who will get to know you, support your progress and provide personalised guidance throughout your degree.
Your Personal Tutor will:
- Help you choose modules that match your interests and career goals
- Support your academic development and study skills
- Offer guidance on future opportunities and next steps.
You'll be in contact with them right from the start, and meet regularly, both in person and online throughout your degree.
Academic Engagement Coach
Alongside your Personal Tutor, you'll have access to an Academic Engagement Coach who can help you build confidence, develop effective study habits and make a successful transition to university life.
They'll work with you throughout your studies, helping you prepare for assessments, identify areas where additional support may be beneficial, and develop strategies to improve your academic performance. They can also connect you with specialist services whenever you need extra help.
Module Convenor
Each module is led by a Module Convenor, an academic specialist who will support your learning, answer subject-specific questions, and help you get the most from your studies.
Programme Leader
Your Programme Leader oversees your degree programme and works closely with students to ensure you have the best possible academic experience.
Dissertation Supervisor
When you complete your dissertation or final-year project, you'll be supported by a dedicated supervisor who will provide expert guidance, feedback, and advice throughout the process.
"Another aspect of the course that I truly value is the Personal Tutor system. Beyond supporting students academically, our personal tutors are genuinely committed to helping those who are eager to learn and grow outside the classroom. They are always generous with their advice, whether it concerns career development, creative projects, or navigating the film industry."
Sengur, BA Film Production
Extra support whenever you need it
Whether you're preparing for an assessment, developing your study skills or looking for advice on managing your workload, you'll have access to a wide range of support throughout your time at Roehampton.
Academic development sessions
Our Student Engagement Team delivers free online workshops throughout the year to help you develop the skills needed for university success.
Sessions include:
- Academic writing
- Critical thinking
- Digital literacy
- Presentation skills
- Exam preparation
Catch-up camps
Our catch-up camps will give you informal, in-person or online support from an Academic Engagement Coach to help you get on track.
You'll able to chat with them about:
- Assignment planning and structure
- Referencing and academic writing
- Grammar and clarity
- Managing deadlines
- Completing outstanding work.
RoeBuddies
Through RoeBuddies, you’ll be matched with a trained student mentor who can answer questions, offer advice and help you settle into life at Roehampton.
Your RoeBuddy can support you with:
- Managing workloads
- Adjusting to university life
- Submitting your first assignment
- Engaging with the wider university
- Building a support network.
Online Study Skills Hub
Our Online Study Skills Hub provides practical guidance, resources and personalised feedback to help you study with confidence. You’ll find support with:
- Academic writing
- Research and essay planning
- Referencing
- Statistics and data skills.
If you need extra help with statistics and your data skills, we have guides and you can also book an appointment with a Statistics Advisor.
Moodle
Moodle is your virtual learning environment, where you'll access lecture notes, recordings, reading lists, learning activities and other course materials in one place.
You'll also see upcoming assignment deadlines on your dashboard, helping you stay organised and avoid any last-minute issues.
“Academic support at Roehampton is excellent. The lecturers are always available when you reach out, and they respond quickly to emails. You really feel supported.”
Kazi, MSc Digital Marketing
Study, research and succeed
Located at the heart of campus, our library is home to hundreds of thousands of books, extensive digital resources and a range of study spaces to suit the way you work. Whether you prefer quiet study, collaborative learning, or accessing resources online, you'll find the space, technology, and expert guidance you need to succeed. Specialist library advisers are also on hand to help you develop your research and study skills.
Our collections span three floors and cover every subject area taught at Roehampton, from Business and Law to Psychology, Education, Humanities, Life and Health and Social Sciences.
You’ll have access to:
- Subject-specific resource guides
- E-books, academic journals and databases
- Reading lists linked directly to your course.
Accessible support for everyone
If you have a disability, specific learning difference or long-term health condition, our Disability and Dyslexia Service can help you access the support and reasonable adjustments you need before and throughout your studies. The team provides confidential advice to help ensure you can fully participate in your course and university life.
Library services include:
- Alternative digital formats
- Digitisation services
- Proxy borrowing services, allowing nominated helpers to borrow materials on your behalf.
AccessAble guides
You can explore our campus accessibility information in our AccessAble guides.
