Introduction to PASS

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are weekly study sessions for Level 4 students. These sessions are led by PASS Leaders, who are Level 5 or 6 students studying the same course. It is an opportunity for you to learn collaboratively with your peers, which can help to improve your confidence in your studies and ease your transition into higher education.

The Peer Mentoring team coordinate the PASS scheme at UWL. PASS is for any Level 4 student studying on a course or module in which the scheme is being implemented.

What are the benefits of attending PASS?
  • Obtain key information from students studying at a higher level

  • Develop key course-related skills

  • Gain confidence with tackling difficult assignments

  • Opportunities to work collaboratively with peers

Launching PASS at UWL

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PASS is a scheme adopted by many universities in Europe and Internationally. In 2023, PASS was launched within the School of Law at UWL. This scheme aims to expand to other Schools and Colleges within the University over the upcoming academic years.

Volunteering as a PASS Leader

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PASS Leaders are students studying at level 5 or 6. These students attend a two-day training delivered by a PASS Supervisor to prepare them for the role.

It is highlighted to students during the training that they do not take the role of a lecturer and cannot teach the course, nor do they give students the answers. Their role involves facilitating learning to support students and helping them with finding answers on their own.

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How to get involved

To register your interest in attending PASS (Level 4 students) or becoming a PASS Leader (Level 5 and 6 students) complete the short expression of interest form below.

Please note that we cannot guarantee that this scheme will be available for your course as it is dependent on the demand for these sessions in each course or module. 

Additional information

For more information about PASS please contact the Peer Mentoring team: Peer.Mentoring@uwl.ac.uk