Support when you need it
Our Student Support and Wellbeing team are here to make sure you have the best support available.
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Student Support
We recognise that no two students are the same, so our Student Support team are on hand to offer personalised support throughout you studies at Stranmillis. Many students will never need this provision, but if you do, we are here to help. Our friendly, experienced team offer a broad range of health, wellbeing, academic and personal support service.
Students with Disabilities
Our Disability Support Service offers guidance and signposting to relevant internal and external support and resources for students with a disability or specific learning difficulty. The nature and type of support available varies and will be tailored to meet individual student requirements.
- Arranging support providers, including note-takers, library assistants, proof readers etc.
- Assisting with an application for Disabled Students’ Allowance
- For more information on Disability Support, email p.smyth@stran.ac.uk
Counselling
University can be enjoyable, but it can also be quite stressful, especially if you are struggling with academic or personal issues. Student Support provides a range of counselling services to support students.
We work in collaboration with Inspire to provide a 24/7 confidential counselling service that is free to all Stranmillis Students. The counsellors are fully trained and experienced in working with students with a wide range of problems. For further information contact: p.smyth@stran.ac.uk or stranmillisstudents@inspirewellbeing.org or call 0800 3895362.
For more information on Inspire click here
Communication Skills Centre
Our Communication Skills Centre Centre provides individual and group tuition to help students develop writing and communication skills.The Centre is staffed by specially trained peer tutors, who provide one-to-one advice and support, helping students with essays, reports, dissertations, exams and all other assignments in which writing plays a part.. This is a free service available to all students. For more information or to make an appointment, e-mail csc@stran.ac.uk or telephone 02890 384 510.
Bursaries and Support
A range of bursaries and financial support funds are available to assist students who meet certain criteria, including the Stranmillis University College Bursary, Halls Accommodation Bursary, Care Leavers Bursary, Student Support Fund, Emergency Loan and other financial support. For further details click here.
Chaplaincy
The College Chaplains would like to welcome you to Stranmillis. Students are welcome in any of the Chaplaincies as a place of study, for coffee and a chat, or for spending a few prayerful moments. List of College Chaplains
REASONS TO STUDY AT STRANMILLIS
Work-based placements
100% of our undergraduate students undertake an extensive programme of work-based professional placements.
STUDENT RETENTION
High student retention rates at >95%. We're big enough to be dynamic, but small enough to know your name.
Student Satisfaction
Stranmillis is ranked first in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction (NSS 2022).
Global Community
The campus attracts students and staff from over 30 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad
All undergraduates have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad.
Green Campus
The College is the first HEI in Northern Ireland to be awarded EcoCampus status.
Employability
Stranmillis graduates have the highest full-time employment rate of any HEI in Northern Ireland.
Student Success
We are proud to have a 96% student success rate.