Please take a moment to review the information on this page before beginning your studies with us. This will help you make a successful start to your postgraduate student journey.
If you have any questions, please email us
Postgraduates - make the best start to your studies
Feeling nervous about higher level study is common. You can ease into postgraduate study with the activities below.
Academic Language and Communication Skills
The Faculty of Arts works closely with the Academic Language and Communication Skills (ALACS) team to support our postgraduate students. We encourage you to explore their range of courses and services, which are designed to enhance your academic skills and help you succeed in postgraduate study. We highly recommend the ALACS team for students who may require English-language support.
Transition to Postgraduate Study
When your Welcome Week induction timetable is published, you will see the Transition to Postgraduate Study session. In this session we will look at the structure of the university, timings of the university year, how to engage with academic events in your area and feel empowered as a postgraduate student. Even if you have studied with us before, this session is an essential step in equipping you with the skills needed to succeed as a postgraduate student.
Course-related information
Find out below how you can stay informed about what’s happening on your course during Welcome Week and once your studies begin.
Bulletins and email
Important course-based information will always be emailed to your university email address. We will also email you regular bulletins. They will contain valuable information about opportunities while you study with us.
Moodle Community Hubs
Moodle is our virtual learning environment for teaching and learning resources. This page has information and resources tailored specifically to your department. We recommend you look at your Moodle Community Hub as soon as possible after you've registered. A self-enrol option is available on the page.
Pages to bookmark (available from 1 September 2026)
Help and support
There are a wide range of people and services to support your academic studies and wellbeing.
Welcome Week Helpdesk
On Wednesday 23 September, the Education and Student Experience Team will have a Welcome Helpdesk at the Student Opportunities Showcase, in the Old Blackwells Bookshop, Portland Building B Floor from 11am - 2pm. We can help with any queries around your department induction schedule, contacting your supervisor, and the student rep system. Outside of these times, please go to B7 Trent Building, where someone will be happy to help you between 9am-4pm.
Specific student groups
Support and resources for mature students, disabled students and students of black heritage can be found on the Information for Specific Student Groups page.