Personal Tutor
Within the first few weeks of arriving at the University, your department will allocate you a personal tutor. This is a member of academic staff in your department who is there to provide academic support and guidance throughout the course of your degree.
Your personal tutor is likely to be the same person throughout your degree, although this may change if your personal tutor goes on research leave. If this occurs, your department will allocate you a replacement personal tutor.
Your personal tutor will organise to meet you periodically during your time at University to discuss how you are getting on and if you have any concerns. However, if you are experiencing difficulties, please contact journalism@sheffield.ac.uk and/or contact your personal tutor, as they will want to help you identify ways to help resolve the problem.
You can email your personal tutor to ask for an appointment or visit your personal tutor during their office hours. It is important to meet your personal tutor early on in your programme so you know who to go to if you have a problem. Remember, your personal tutor is not just there to help resolve issues but to support you in reaching your full potential and making the most out of your experience here so be proactive and make the most of your meetings.
Student Experience
In addition to your personal and academic tutor, the School of Journalism, Media and Communication also has a Senior Student Experience Officer, Nicola Daniel, who can help you to navigate the different types of student support available to you here at the University of Sheffield. You can also contact Nicola if you have questions about processes such as extensions, extenuating circumstances, and taking a leave of absence. To get in touch with Nicola please contact journalism@sheffield.ac.uk
Wellbeing Advisors
If you are feeling down, overwhelmed, or struggling to adjust to student life, your faculty Wellbeing Advisor can support you with difficulties you're experiencing, listen supportively and assist you in improving your emotional wellbeing, offer practical advice, and signpost you to other relevant support services. All of the Wellbeing Advisors are experienced professionals in supporting your wellbeing needs. Sessions can be conducted by telephone, online through Google Meet or Blackboard Collaborate, or in person.
For further information please see this webpage, email SWSsocialsciences@sheffield.ac.uk , or book an appointment with an Advisor in the Faculty of Social Sciences here.