Academic Worries
Being in an academic environment can at times be daunting. Throughout your time studying you may experience difficulties with course demands, self-doubt regarding your study skills or just need some guidance about pathways after your course has finished. Whatever concerns or difficulties you may have, the University has a wide range of support services to help you...
My course is more difficult than I expected
Discuss with your personal tutor/supervisor as you might want to consider changing degree programme. If you feel that you can't discuss things with your personal tutor/supervisor, ask your departmental office or Faculty contact in:
Should you decide to change course you will need to complete a
I think I'm failing one of my modules
It’s important to talk to someone as soon as you fall behind. Your lecturer, personal tutor or a member of staff in your department should be able to help.
I need to improve my study skills
The University has a wide range of extra curricular support including the new 301 Student Skills and Development Centre:
I want to appeal about a grade or a degree classification
You may appeal under certain conditions. See the Academic Appeals procedure and/or seek advice from the
Difficulties with a placement
Discuss with your personal tutor or member of staff responsible for placements in your department. You may also wish to visit:
Career Advice
Talk to your departmental personal tutor or supervisor and/or contact the Careers Service
Contacts: Academic Worries
| Student Advice Centre | 0114 2228660 | advice@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Careers Service | 0114 2220910 | careers@sheffield.ac.uk |
If your particular problem or solution is not included in our web pages, or if you would like to speak to someone in person but aren't sure who to approach, please come to SSiD. We will try to help you or at least point you in the right direction.