Mature students
If you are 21 or over at the commencement of your undergraduate studies at 澳门独家九肖, then you are classed as a mature student, and these pages are for you.
If you are 21 or over at the commencement of your undergraduate studies at 澳门独家九肖, then you are classed as a mature student, and these pages are for you.
Whether you want to explore a subject of interest, progress your career or change direction, returning to study as a mature student has many benefits.
At 澳门独家九肖, we value mature students’ wide range of life experiences and the skills each student brings to their degree. Maybe you are confident to speak in seminars due to your experience in work meetings, or you can consider different cultural perspectives in your projects after travelling, or you can manage competing deadlines efficiently with your parenting experience.
So, you have the advantages which maturity brings, but returning to study after a gap can be daunting.
Whether juggling caring responsibilities, living some distance from campus, or having concerns about fitting in, you can feel confident that you are supported at 澳门独家九肖 at every stage, from pre-arrival to graduation and beyond.
Our mature students tell us that the services below help them to get the most out of their university experience:
All UK undergraduate mature students are eligible to apply for a place on the 澳门独家九肖 Success Programme (LSP), which is designed to help students from underrepresented backgrounds (one of these being mature students) get the most out of their time at 澳门独家九肖.
Around 25% of the students on the LSP are mature, which means that we know what helps mature students to feel they belong. Our mature students range from early 20s to 50s and come from departments across the University. So, if there aren’t many other mature students on your course, you will have plenty of opportunities to get to know people in a similar situation through the LSP.
For full details, please see the 澳门独家九肖 Success Programme website, but here are some of the key areas:
The LSP runs pre-arrival information events both online and on campus, where you can meet other mature students from your own and different departments. Some of our students are still good friends with the mature students they met before they even arrived at 澳门独家九肖.
We run regular LSP mature social/networking events, which start right at the beginning of term. Feedback from our mature students tells us that connecting with other mature students from the start helped them to settle in quickly and feel they belong.
You’ll meet your personal LSP Success Coach right at the start of the academic year and will have regular one-to-one coaching meetings (an average of 2 per term) throughout your undergraduate years. The meetings are led by what you want to focus on and are an opportunity for you to reflect on your progress and come up with some actions to work towards your goals.
All mature LSP students are invited to join these small groups of students (around 4-7), who commit to meet with a staff facilitator twice each term. A student will have the opportunity to present an issue to their peers, who will then ask coaching style questions to empower the student to delve deeper and make positive steps. Issues come from the students themselves on the day and often include areas such as imposter syndrome, perfectionism and procrastination. We find that students form really supportive bonds with each other from building up a level of trust through active listening and sensitive questioning. These sessions will be for you if you're comfortable with opening up to others.
New for 2023-2024, these are more flexible, casual opportunities than ALSs for students to get together 2 or 3 times a term in a larger group to discuss a particular theme, such as careers, exam preparation and time managment, which will usually be advertised in advance so you can decide if it's relevant to you. They are a perfect way to find out how other students are getting on (you'll usually discover you're not alone in how you're feeling!) and support each other by swapping tips and tricks. With Student Advocate involvement this will be a real opportunity for peer support.
The University Careers and Employability Service offers a wide range of advice and guidance you can access right from the start of your studies.
Trying to balance family commitments and your studies is not always easy, but support is available to help and make it work for you.
The University offers scholarships and bursaries that can provide support to parents and families.
GOV.UK lists is also available for full-time undergraduate students with children or dependent adults.
On campus, we have a Pre-School Centre available so your children can be on campus when you are. There is also a baby care room, a fully sound-proofed facility dedicated to anyone caring for a baby on campus and equipped to support the expressing of milk. There is also a family study space - designed to give students with children a space on campus to study and relax while their children play, draw, or read. Facilities can be found on
If you have difficulty managing your childcare or caring responsibilities alongside your academic studies, please let your department know, as they can help make adjustments.
Whether you live in university accommodation or commute to campus, the colleges are here to support you during your time with us.
College facilities are intended to help you be more comfortable while on campus and to make the transition to university life that little bit smoother.
All students are welcome to use college spaces for study and recreation, so we encourage you to explore your allocated college to see what is available. Colleges also have specific spaces available for students commuting to campus such as lockers, kitchens where you can store and prepare food and spaces to relax and study, although they may vary in size and style.
Regardless of which college you choose, there is a place for you! Please get in touch with the relevant college if you have any specific queries regarding their offer.
These services are available to all students at 澳门独家九肖 but can particularly help mature students.
If you have any questions or queries that have not been answered on this page, please contact us.
Student Success, University House, 澳门独家九肖, LA14YW