Welcome to the School of Policy & Global Affairs
Congratulations on securing a place to study at the School of Policy & Global Affairs (SPGA)!
Established in 2022, the School prides itself as a centre of world-class scholarship, education and public service; dedicated to making a transformative impact on society.
As you begin your journey with us, discover our key induction events, support within the School and opportunities you can take up throughout your studies.
There is a lot to get involved in and we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Welcome events within the School
There are lots of great events at the University to welcome you and help you get started in your first weeks.
To discover your personal Welcome week, please visit your induction timetable. Don't forget to also check out our Welcome events page to explore what's taking place across the whole University.
Come along to our SPGA Meet and Greet
Friday 2 October, 10am - 12pm, The Great Hall (College Building)
Join our SPGA Meet and Greet to get to know our School and meet other new students. There will be plenty of things to get involved in, from games and sports to video games, crafts and so much more!
You’ll also have the chance to meet our Dean, Charlie, and other staff from across the School to learn more about the people here to support you throughout your time with us.
No need to book ahead, just come along on the day!
Support within the School
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Student Wellbeing Officers
At City St George's, you have lots of support networks available to you to help you each step of your journey at University.
Student Wellbeing Officers (formerly known as Student Welfare Officers) are your first points of contact for any wellbeing or student experience related issues- they are here to help no matter how large or small the issue.
You can contact the team through Support@City, our dedicated portal that allows you to submit and track your queries.
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Course Office
Your Course Office is responsible for the administration and official records of students.
You may have a question about the organisation of your course’s modules, Moodle page enrolment, program or module changes, timetabling clashes, or how to submit an assessment. Your Course Office will be happy to answer any such questions.
You can find their contact details on our Student Hub page.
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Academic Advisers
Every student at the University is assigned an Academic Adviser (formerly known as Personal Tutors) to support them with their studies. They are there to help you navigate the academic aspects of student life and support your progress.
They are a key point of contact throughout your programme, offering advice, helping you make the most of your university experience, and encouraging you to think about your future beyond City St George's.
You will be allocated your Academic Advisers during the first few weeks of the academic year.
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Module Leaders
Your course is made up of different modules or topics. Your Module Leader is the lecturer who oversees the specific module (topic) you are being taught.
A Module Leader is the first point of contact for any queries you may have about the content of what you are studying.
You can contact them via Moodle and will meet them during your first week of teaching.
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Programme Director
Your Programme Director has an overview of all operational issues concerning your programme. They have the responsibility of coordinating module leaders and actioning any feedback from Student Staff Liaison Committees (SSLC).
They will strive to make continuous improvements to the programme through feedback from, Student Representatives, staff and the SSLC.
Meet our support services
As well as the support available within the School, there are lots of teams across the University here to help you with your studies and student experience. You’ll meet all the teams during your Induction in Welcome Week, but why not get to know three of them now?
(Please note: Links to all resources mentioned in the videos are included within the descriptions on YouTube).
Go beyond your subject
Societies are a great way to explore your subject further, meet new people and discover new opportunities and interests. We have highlighted a few that might be of interest to you below, but there is a whole array of societies run by students for students, catering to diverse interests from hobbies and academia to spirituality and networks.
Take a look around the School
We are a world class institution at the heart of one of the world’s great cities with first rate buildings and facilities. Watch our video to take a tour around the School of Policy & Global Affairs.
Keep up to date with the School
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