Students can make an appointment for an individual interview. If they want to discuss some of their written work they have to hand it in at least by noon of the day before their appointment so that the adviser has time to read it carefully. Other small groups are run, on demand, for students with particular needs. Specialist advisers work with graduate students, with second language students, and with students admitted through the Countrywide Access Scheme. Advisers also work with hall and college tutors, with Honours groups and Graduate School Programs, and with other groups who request their professional assistance.
Advisers work with students on the skills which are basic to effective study at university level.