Accessible Learning Support
Supporting you throughout your student journey
Welcome to the student information section of our website. Queen’s University Belfast welcomes and encourages applications from students of all backgrounds.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
We want to ensure that students with a disability or long-term condition have equitable access as far as reasonably possible to all aspects of University life. We are committed to creating an environment where students feel comfortable in disclosing their disability or long-term condition.
In outlining this commitment, the University will take all reasonable steps to ensure that all students can benefit from the full range of academic, cultural and social activities that the University offers.
Please read our Student Support Agreement, as this explains how we will treat the information you share with us while receiving support.
Find out more below
ACCESSING SUPPORT
Accessing support through Accessible Learning Support is simple, straightforward, and we will support you every step of the way.
Check out our handy roadmap below to ensure you’re on track.
'GET-STARTED' QUESTIONNAIRE
Even if you have told us you have a disability or long-term condition, you’ll need to complete our short questionnaire
You will be asked some short questions about your condition(s), so that we can start preparing the most appropriate support for you.
Please note: Students who are returning to study a postgraduate course and who were previously supported by Queen’s University Accessible Learning Support (formerly Disability Services) need to engage with us again as support does not automatically roll over to a new course.
Please contact us at accessiblelearning@qub.ac.uk prior to completing a new questionnaire to begin the process.
Supporting Documentation Guidance
When you’re completing your 'Get Started' Questionnaire, we encourage you to upload supporting documentation that outlines your disability or health condition.
This is helpful for understanding your needs and identifying bespoke reasonable adjustments, it is also required for possible funded support. However, not having documentation is not a barrier to receiving support.
If you have already completed the 'Get Started' Questionnaire, but have additional supporting documentation, please upload it via the Additional supporting documentation link.
Prospective Students Information
THINKING OF APPLYING TO QUEEN’S?
Deciding to disclose a disability or long-term condition is a personal decision and we strongly recommend that students inform us at application stage. Disclosure will not have any bearing on whether a student is offered a place at the University and all information regarding your condition will be treated in strict confidence.
Details of the application procedures are given on the Admissions and Access Service webpage and we would also advise you to consult the University's Undergraduate or Postgraduate prospectus for specific information.
If you are applying for an undergraduate degree, the easiest way to disclose is to tick the disability box when completing your UCAS form.
Postgraduate students can disclose their disability on their University application.
If you’d rather not do this, you can contact us directly.
If you would like to find out more about what life is really like as a student at Queen’s, then please visit the Student life pages to get a feel for what Queen’s has to offer.