Associate Students

Being an Associate Student at Brunel University of London

We are delighted that you have chosen to join us as an Associate Student. To ensure you have a smooth start and are well-prepared for your studies, we have put together this essential information and resources available to you.

Enrolling as a student

Please ensure that you stay up to date with emails from our admissions team. You need to register as a student prior to accessing the learning content.

This video will help you to complete this process

Accessing Brightspace

Brightspace is our online learning platform where you will find course materials, assignments, and announcements. Once you are enrolled you should be able to access this space and your chosen module. To access Brightspace:

• Go to https://brightspace.brunel.ac.uk/d2l/home
• Log in using your university credentials (your student ID and password)
• You should see the module you are enrolled on visible on the home page, if not please contact studenthub@brunel.ac.uk

Guidance on Brightspace for students is available here - Brightspace Tutorial videos

Student Intranet

TheStudent Intranet is your go-to place for important information, updates, and resources. From the intranet, you can access:

• Library services: Search for books, journals, and other materials, and use your student ID to borrow items and access online resources.
• Additional support services: Academic skills workshops, writing support, counselling, mental health services, career advice, and employability resources.

Assessment 

As an Associate Student, you will undertake formal assessment to complete and pass the modules you are studying with us. Guidance on your assessment will be provided once you are studying the module. The University's offers support to students who face challenges during the assessment process through its extenuating circumstances procedures - Extenuating circumstances (ECs).

WISEflow - the University's digital assessment platform

WISEflow is the University's online system for students to submit their assessments, and also undertake exams. Most assessments are managed through WISEflow, and students will recieve instructions when it is time to do their assessments. Guidance on WISEflow is available here - WISEflow | Brunel University of London

Support with Studying at University 

We understand returning to University can be challenging. All students are supported by the University's Student Hub, which provides help with:

• Assessment submissions
• Dyslexia support
• Module/programme changes
• Student engagement
• Student records
• Study skills
• Timetabling information
• Finances
• Funding
• Immigration support
• Visa support
• Counselling
• Wellbeing, support & welfare
• Disability support

The Hub can be contacted at student.hub@brunel.ac.uk and is located on campus in the Michael Sterling Building (open 9am to 5pm). You can also reach out to the Hub through the following methods: 

Call us: +44 (0)1895 268268

Online: Find us on the intranet or try our virtual assistant