
Personal tutors provide a first-line counselling service but also offer academic advice and guidance to students on their progress through the degree and appropriate modular choices. They also assist by giving diagnostic help regarding both the English language and study skills. The service is intended to improve students' awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and help develop independent learning skills by fostering awareness of how they can help themselves better on their next assignment. Among the services offered, are: IT & Library Support; Introductory Economics course (6 weeks); Support for Required Courses.