To consider potential academic and assessment adjustments, the university will require sufficient evidence of a disability, long-term physical/mental health condition, Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) or Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). This ensures we can put in place the most appropriate support.
Disabilities and Long-Term Conditions
Evidence of a disability or long-term physical/mental health condition, such as Epilepsy or Depression will need to be provided by a health professional (such as a GP or psychiatrist). Evidence should include details of the following key points:
- Diagnosis/working diagnosis or description of difficulties
- Duration or date of on-set
- Impact on day-to-day activity and/or ability study
Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs)
Evidence of an Autistic Spectrum Condition, such as Asperger’s Syndrome will need to be provided by a health professional (such as a GP or psychiatrist) or a full diagnostic assessment report completed by an Educational Psychologist. The university recognises ASCs as lifelong conditions so will accept evidence of a diagnosis made at any age. Evidence should include details of the following key points:
- Diagnosis/working diagnosis or description of difficulties
- Duration or date of on-set
- Impact on day-to-day activity and/or ability study
Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs)
Evidence of a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia will need to be provided in the form of a full diagnostic assessment report completed by either an Educational Psychologist or Specialist Teacher with a current practising certificate.
- The report should use the format and tests recommended in the Specific Learning Difficulties Working Group Guidelines. Further information about this is available from the Wellbeing and Disability Service
- You could contact your school SENCO to ask about obtaining evidence, or if you are already enrolled at Swansea University, please contact the Wellbeing and Disability Service for further advice on obtaining a diagnostic report
Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
If you are a home student and intend on applying for DSA, you will also need to provide evidence to your funding body. Funding bodies often have specific medical evidence forms and we would advise you use these where possible to avoid delays in your application.