The Politics Department at Leicester provides an environment in which students who encounter academic or personal difficulties can raise them and be assured of receiving a sympathetic hearing.
Every student is allocated to a personal tutor who is normally the first point of contact.
In addition, the Senior Tutor and the Departmental Administrator have a special responsibility for the welfare of undergraduates in the Department. Beyond that, the University offers a range of specialist help through its Welfare and Counselling Services. Current and former students commented enthusiastically on the quality of academic and pastoral support provided by the Department and particularly by the senior tutor and the special needs tutor. Both academic and administrative staff were described as approachable, accessible and caring. Comments from the Quality Assurance Agency report Opportunities after your degree Politics graduates go on to a wide range of careers.