There is a diverse range of students at the University of Southampton and we look to support each and every one of you to develop your employability through bespoke careers resources, information and advice.
If you have a disability, specific learning difference (SpLD) or long-term health condition (including mental health), the support available includes:
Please see the tabs below or email careers@southampton.ac.uk for further information.
Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise run an information session for students with a disability, specific learning difference such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, or long-term health condition. This session explores sharing information about a disability in the graduate recruitment process and in the workplace, plus advice on the range of support available.
It covers:
The information session can be attended in person or online. Please check the MyCareer Events Calendar for upcoming dates.
Recordings of the session are also available below. It is in two parts.
Disability, Employability and Adjustments: Part 1
Disability, Employability and Adjustments: Part 2
If you need any further support, please contact careers@southampton.ac.uk to book an appointment with an adviser.
Additional information is also available in our Disability and Employability Toolkit and through the MyPlus: Applying to roles with a Disability pathway.
Students who have declared a health condition, specific learning difference or a disability to the University have access to additional support services as detailed below:
University services:
External services:
The government defines disability in the following terms:
"You're disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities."
Please see the Gov.uk website and UoS Career Hub for more information relating to the Equality Act.