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How to succeed in your studies
Develop the habit of learning
Studying at University is different. Although your
lecturers will provide considerable support, the onus
to learn is placed firmly on you. Each module typically
has around 200 hours of ‘learning time’. Some of these
hours will be spent in timetabled sessions with tutors.
The remaining learning time is for you to use to work
independently on your assignments and to deepen your
understanding of the subject.
General Regulations
These are mainly regulations and policies that apply
to all members of the University community, such as
health and safety procedures, emergency procedures,
our Equal Opportunities Policy, A Guide to
Promoting a Mutually Respectful University Community,
and the University’s statement on how we communicate
with students.
The University regulations that apply to students can be
found online:
tees.ac.uk/sections/about/policies.cfm.
Attend regularly
All students are required to attend all formal teaching
sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform a
designated member of staff if they are unable to attend
classes. If you persistently fail to attend or to engage
with your studies the University reserves the right to
withdraw you and report your withdrawal to external
authorities (e.g. SLC, UKBA) as necessary.
International students should be aware that it is a
condition of your visa that you attend all your classes
and maintain contact with the University. You will
therefore be required to sign in regularly throughout
your studies, to ensure compliance with UKBA
regulations. We will supply you with more information
when you arrive.
What if I’m having difficulties?
All students are required to attend all formal teaching
sessions, to engage with their studies, and to inform a
designated member of staff if they are unable to attend
classes.
If you are ill, and not able to attend classes or
scheduled contact hours, you should inform the School
Reception desk by telephone before 10am. You should
do this on every day of your illness.
If you are an international student, this will also apply if
you are going to miss a required sign-in session.
Please note that if you are ill for five days or more, you
will be required to provide a note from your doctor,
certifying your illness.
How do I contact my
module leaders if I can’t
attend?
E-mail is the best method.
Remember that this must
be done via your University
e-mail account to ensure
your message is not filtered
as spam.
If the telephone is your only
means of communication you
can contact the School Office
(01642) 384019 and ask for
a message to be sent to each
of the module leaders you
are due to see that day.
What should I do if my
contact details change?
Your current term time and
holiday addresses must be
on file to avoid any important
messages going astray.
Please e-mail the School
Office with any changes:
sam@tees.ac.uk.
And if you change your
mobile number, please keep
us informed.