Academic Advice
During your time at Birmingham City University you will be asked to take various assessments to test your learning and understanding of your subject. Unfortunately problems can and do sometimes happen. If this has happened to you then there is support and help available.
Help with your work
The University has resources and help available for students who are struggling with their learning, whether it is help preparing for exams, problems with referencing, English language support, general study skills advice or disability support.
Help if things go wrong
Hopefully you won’t have any academic problems while you’re at Birmingham City University but if you do then The Advice Centre is here to help. We offer advice, information and representation on a number of academic issues, including:
What to do if illness or personal problems affect your work and you need to defer an assessment or request a coursework extension.
•Disciplinary procedures and appealing the outcome of a hearing
What happens if you are accused of breaching the University rules i.e. plagiarism, an examination offence or issues about you behaviour.
•Complaints
Information about how to complain about; a member of University staff, the course delivery or an aspect of your time ant the University that you are unhappy with.
•Fitness For Practice
What to expect if your Fitness For Practice is called into question whilst studying a professional course (i.e. Nursing, teaching, radiography etc.)
Other sources of information
Details of what you can expect from the University - and what it expects from you - are
published in:
• The University Prospectus
• Course Handbook
• Assessment regulations
• Student Regulations and Procedures
Most of this information is available on Moodle. It is important to be familiar with the contents of these documents but if you have difficulties understanding anything or if you can't find what you need to know then the Advice Centre can help.