We can offer you a range of advice and guidance
We will work with you to help you make informed decisions about any support that might help you with your studies

Contact us
Come to an open day
Email: ds@plymouth.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1752 587676
Learning Gateway Room 11, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA
Our opening times: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00
Thinking of choosing the University of Plymouth?
Don’t wait until you have arrived at Plymouth – contact Disability Services early to find out about the support available for study and living on campus. We can arrange meetings with academic staff and a Disability Services prior to your arrival.
Coming to an Open Day?
Come and talk to us at our stand.
Unsure about your choice of course?
Does your course have fieldwork, placements, practicals and professional body requirements which you would like to discuss before you arrive? We can support you to liaise with the admissions tutor to answer any questions that you may have. For
further information about our courses please refer to Admissions.
Already applied and disclosed a disability?
We will be writing to you asking for more information, please reply when we do. If you prefer, you can send us your information now.
We may write to you and invite you to an information meeting. This is an opportunity for new students to meet with a member of their academic team as well as a Disability Advisor.
Applied and not yet disclosed a disability?
It’s never too late you can still send us your information. Take a look at our disclosure information for further advice.
What accommodation arrangements are available for students with disabilities?
Please refer to students with disabilities and medical conditions and to accommodation disability Q and A.
If you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia)
We can provide advice regarding diagnosis if you think you may have dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty (e.g. DCD (dyspraxia), ADHD etc). If you have told us that you have a specific learning difficulty, we will be writing to you to ask for more information. If you prefer, you can send us your information now - dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty.
Help with getting support from the Disabled Students’ Allowances.
Pre induction programme for applicants with autism
If you have an Autistic Spectrum condition then Disability Services are able to offer you a pre induction programme to help you get to know the University and the local area before you start your course. We'll contact you with further information once you have a place at University and have told us about your disability.
What support can I expect when I am a student?
We have listed the support available to our students below in the 'For all current students' section. Additional information can be found on the Learning support, health and wellbeing pages.
Where can I learn more about what to expect when I start at University?
Visit our induction pages.
If you are progressing from a partner college to complete your degree with us we will be pleased to help with any disability related queries or help you put existing support in place.
We have a Disability Advisor who will contact you to help you with your transition, so please make contact with us and send us your information.
If you are already in receipt of the Disabled Students’ Allowances you'll need to reapply through your funding body.
For international and EU applicants |
Thinking of choosing the University of Plymouth? Don’t wait until you have arrived at Plymouth – contact Disability Services reception on +44 1752 587676 or email Disability Services at ds@plymouth.ac.uk early to find out about the support available for study and living on campus. Although international and EU students are not eligible for the UK government funded Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), Disability Services can work with you to assess your individual support requirements and consider reasonable adjustments. We can arrange meetings with academic staff and a Disability Advisor prior to your arrival or if this is not possible provide advice and guidance via email or telephone. Coming to an Open Day? Come and talk to us at our stand. Unsure about your choice of course? Does your course have fieldwork, placements, practicals and professional body requirements which you would like to discuss before you arrive? We can support you to liaise with the admissions tutor to answer any questions that you may have. For further information about our courses please refer to Admissions. Already applied and disclosed a disability? We will be writing to you asking for more information, please reply when we do. If you prefer, you can send us your information now. We may write to you and invite you to face to face or telephone information meeting. This is an opportunity for new students to communicate with a member of their academic team as well as a Disability Advisor. Applied and not yet disclosed a disability? It’s never too late - you can still send us your information. Take a look at our disclosure information for further advice. |
What accommodation arrangements are available for students with disabilities?
Please refer to students with disabilities and medical conditions and to accommodation disability Q and A.
If you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia)
We can provide advice regarding diagnosis if you think you may have dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty (e.g. DCD (dyspraxia), ADHD etc). If you have told us that you have a specific learning difficulty, we will be writing to you to ask for more information. If you prefer, you can send us your information now - dyslexia or another specific learning difficulty.
Pre induction programme for applicants with autism
If you have an Autistic Spectrum condition then Disability Services are able to offer you a pre induction programme to help you get to know the University and the local area before you start your course. We'll contact you with further information once you have a place at University and have told us about your disability.
What support can I expect when I am a student?
We have listed the support available to our students below in the 'For all current students' section. Additional information can be found on the Learning support, health and wellbeing pages.
Where can I learn more about what to expect when I start at University?
Visit our induction pages.
If you are progressing from a partner college to complete your degree with us we will be pleased to help with any disability related queries or help you put existing support in place.
We have a Disability Advisor who will contact you to help you with your transition, but why not be proactive and send us your information.
Find out more about supporting students with specific conditions and creating an inclusive learning environment.