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Student Charter

COURSE INFORMATION, GUIDANCE AND ENROLMENT

As a student of Study House you can expect:

Accurate information about available courses which includes:

• Length content and start date

• Entry requirements

• Fees

• Assessment requirements

• Tutor support arrangements

• Application procedure

 

RECRUITMENT

When you enrol for a programme you will be dealt with quickly and fairly. You can expect;

• A discussion with specialist advisory staff

• A decision within five working days

• Information about fee payment arrangements

• To be able to enrol on any working day of the year

 

DURING YOUR COURSE

Once you have enrolled, we shall provide good quality support to ensure that you have the best possible chance of success. You can expect:

An induction which provides:

          The name and contact details of your tutor

          Basic information about the course and content

          A studyguide explaining the course, assessment  and practical tips on studying

          An indication of the amount of work involved

          Details of where to access additional resources

          Regular and prompt feedback on coursework and assignments

          The standard of work required to be successful in assessments

          Information on how to get student support

          An explanation of your responsibilities as a student progression routes

          Reasonable notice of any changes to the learning programme

          Assessment arrangements and processes appropriate to your course

          The opportunity to provide feedback to your tutor and/or to Study House about the programme

          The right to raise any grievances and for them to be heard promptly and sympathetically

          Access to confidential advice and guidance

 

COMPLETING THE COURSE

When you finish your course you will be offered everything you need to make the next step. You can expect:

          To be notified of results promptly

          Information about progression routes and other courses

 

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

If you have cause to complain you will be able to raise concerns confidentially and for them to be dealt with sympathetically and promptly. You can expect:

          Opportunities to provide feedback to your tutor on the programme content, conduct, duration and assessment etc.

          An opportunity to raise a complaint at any time and for this to be dealt with professionally

          A right to appeal against any decision, assessment outcome or complaint outcome if you are not satisfied with the initial response.

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

In return for providing a supported learning programme, we expect students to:

          Take responsibility for their own learning

          Attend regularly and punctually where appropriate

          Complete coursework within agreed timescales

          Adhere to acceptable standards of behaviour

          Make prompt payment of course fees

 

DIVERSITY

Study House is committed to supporting students of all abilities and all ethnic, racial and religious groups.

If you have any special requirements in order to complete your studies please tell us at the time of registration and we will do our best to assist.