Information and Support for Students at ICMuS

The Student Services website contains comprehensive information concerning your life as a student at Newcastle University. Our Student Wellbeing Service provides information, advice and support on a wide range of student support issues to help you maximise your potential whilst at University. For example, we offer support for students with disabilities, and information and advice relating to childcare, funding and international scholarships, support for life matters - advice and information on health matters including emotional and psychological health needs, counselling, life skills development, access to mental health support and information on faith and religious provision. There is also help for mature students. The service is free, confidential and available to all.

ICMuS's Personal tutor system

Although most of our students complete their studies without any personal problems getting in the way, every so often you might find yourself in need of a friendly ear, or someone to help you with a difficult personal problem. We are therefore exceptionally proud of our personal tutoring system at ICMuS and, although ICMuS is one of the largest university providers of music in the UK, it is also one of the friendliest. When you arrive in Newcastle, you will be assigned to a personal tutor from the ICMuS academic team. Your tutor is your personal link with the University and will be someone involved in the teaching of your degree programme. Your tutor can advise and support you in academic and non-academic matters. You can go to them at any time for advice and help, whether about choice of modules, finance or any other University matter. They may help you directly or refer you to another relevant support service. You will meet at the beginning and end of each semester, and regularly at other times. In addition, ICMuS has a super pastoral tutor who is a specialist in student care and counselling and who is available for consultation at any time in your programme of study.

 

New health scheme for ICMuS studentsHealth scheme for ICMuS students

The ICMuS is part of a student health scheme, as lead partner of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) for Music and Inclusivity, that has been launched by the Musicians Benevolent Fund. This innovative scheme offers financial assistance with the treatment of performance-related health problems, both physical and psychological. A student suffering from any health issue affecting their ability to perform can apply to the MBF for a treatment grant, which can be used to pay for sessions with an appropriate therapist or practitioner. Typically, following assessment at a specialist clinic, a student will be awarded an initial treatment grant of £250 to pay for the treatment that has been recommended. A further £250 can be made available if the practitioner recommends further treatment. £500 is the maximum that any student can receive. The eligibility guidelines for this scheme are as follows:

  • Applicants should be enrolled in a full-time music-based course, specialising in performance, at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
  • Applicants who are not British or Irish must have been resident in the UK for at least three years prior to their application.
  • The MBF can only help with treatment costs whilst you are a full-time student.
  • The MBF cannot help with the costs of routine healthcare.
  • If you have any queries, please visit the MBF website or contact the scheme manager, Jonathan Whiskerd, at studenthealth@mbf.org.uk or 020 7299 8340.