What You'll Do
- Represent students on your course (or subject area/research cluster for PGRs)
- Attend Student Voice Committees and other key meetings in your School
- Raise student feedback and contribute to decision-making
- Collaborate with staff and other reps on changes that benefit current and future students
Course Reps are academic representatives — not expected to support individual student issues — but you’ll be trained to signpost peers to relevant support services.
What You’ll Gain
- Leadership, communication and teamwork skills
- Recognition through the QUB Future Ready Award
- A stronger connection with your School and the Students' Union
- Opportunities to join wider University and national student voice initiatives
- A network of staff and students who care about making things better
You’ll also have the chance to take part in optional projects, forums, campaigns, and skills development activities.
Real Impact, Real Change
Course Reps have helped:
- Improve course content and feedback processes
- Extend deadlines and get better study space access
- Organise School feedback sessions and academic events
- Collaborate with staff on assessment design
- Raise awareness of support services
Time Commitment
Reps typically spend around two hours per week on the role, which may include:
- Conversations with staff or students
- Attending meetings
- Reading proposals and gathering feedback
- Sharing feedback with the Union or your School
Available Roles
We’re now recruiting Course Reps for 2025–26 in all Schools at:
- Undergraduate Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5
(Level 1 UG and postgraduate roles will be recruited in Sept/Oct 2025.)
How to Apply
- Complete a short online form to express interest
- Most courses have one rep per year (larger courses may have more)
- If multiple students apply, selection is usually by random draw
- You’ll hear back within four weeks after the deadline
- By applying, you agree to follow the rules of the SU and the University and allow us to process your data under our privacy policy
Reps recruited in May start in their roles on 1 Sept. Reps recruited in Sept/Oct start once selected.
Training and Support
- Core training is provided starting in Sept 25
- In-person follow-up session
- Optional development sessions throughout the year
- Briefings on academic issues and policy changes
- Regular Rep Forums with students, staff, and SU Officers
- Peer support and opportunities to share feedback and ideas
Accessibility & Disability Support
We are committed to making Rep roles accessible for everyone. Reasonable adjustments are made wherever possible.
If you require support, contact the SU Voice Team as early as possible so we can work with you to provide tailored support.
Additional Info
- These are voluntary roles (unpaid), but offer excellent experience
- Current Course Reps must reapply if they wish to continue in 2025–26
- Organising social activities is not part of the role - usually done by academic societies
- Queen's-INTO students do not apply using this form. Their Course Reps are recruited locally in Queen's-INTO.
Other Opportunities
Want to go further? The SU also recruits School Reps, Faculty Reps, Student Councillors, Association Committee Members, and Full-Time Officers.
Most of these roles are filled in Feb–Mar, with Course Reps recruited Apr–May (UG) and Sept–Oct (PG & vacancies)
UG Faculty and School Reps, and Association Chairs, for 2025-26 were elected in Mar 2025.
Check the Students’ Union website year-round for current vacancies.