Student Support
The University of Edinburgh provides numerous support services for students who encounter problems during their studies. If you have any difficulties with your work, personal life or health, there are people available to help you.
One of the main benefits of studying at the University is the quality and range of the support services available.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service/student-support
All staff are available to help you with problems and you may find it easier to approach your supervisor or course organiser in the first instance. However, there is also a more formal and structured system of student support available which is explained below:
Your Supervisor
Your Supervisor will normally be your first point of contact if you experience any difficulties whilst studying.
Your Supervisor is a member of teaching staff within ECA. They are there to provide you with academic guidance and to help you reflect on your academic progress so that you get the most out of your studies.
ECA Student Support Officers
Edinburgh College of Art’s Student Support Officers are here to help you move forward in your studies. Student Support Officers are happy to be a first point of contact for students on any subject, and they can typically advise on all administrative and pastoral matters, including:
- Absences, Interruption of Study applications and Withdrawal
- University procedures
- Special Circumstances applications
- Information on University of Edinburgh Services
- Degree Transfer and Course Changes
For further information on ECAs Student Support Officers, and how to contact them, please see the following link:
For further information on the range of Student Support Services available to you, please follow the below links:
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Peer Support
Peer Support in the context of the University means a student with more experience sharing their knowledge, skills, abilities and expertise with a new or less experienced student. Peer Support may focus around advancing your academic work, providing opportunities to socialise with other students within your School or offering additional support to ensure you wellbeing while at University.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) and the University have been widely developing the Peer Support Project across the University since 2012.
