Welcome Guide 2014-15 Preparing you for BU
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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Contents
Welcome to BU
2
Get ready!
4
Before you arrive
6
Accommodation
12
Getting to BU
16
ISOP and Arrivals Fortnight
18
Transport and parking
21
Fees and your finances
23
Preparing to start your studies
28
Academic facilities and study support
30
Health and wellbeing
32
Student Support Services
35
Social and extra-curricular activities
36
Being part of the local community
38
Staying safe
39
Bournemouth and the local area
40
Adjusting to life in the UK
42
Useful contacts
44
Rules and Regulations
46
Glossary
47
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Welcome to BU!
Welc om e to BU ! We hope you’re excited about joining us soon. This Welcome Guide will help you to prepare for becoming a BU student. It includes information about the most important things you need to do before you arrive and during your first two weeks here in Bournemouth. It will also help you to understand what to expect when you arrive and how the university can help you if you have any problems. In addition, this international version of the Welcome Guide also includes details about immigration, travelling here from abroad and practical tips about living in the UK. Please read this Welcome Guide carefully. You should also look at these other fantastic sources of information: • The New Student Essentials website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ essentials • The BU Student Portal: studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk • iBU app
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About BU As a student at BU you will be part of a vibrant university life and learning community made up of motivated students, successful graduates and inspirational academics. You will be studying alongside over 17,000 students from 130 countries. You’ll have the opportunity to make life-long friends, get involved in a diverse range of activities and learn from amazing guest lecturers and academics passionate about their subjects.
About SUBU SUBU, the Students’ Union at Bournemouth University, is here to ensure you get the very best out of your university experience. You can go to SUBU Advice to get support about money, housing and all kinds of other issues. SUBU manages the student rep system, clubs and societies, volunteering, Nerve media and lots more opportunities for you to enhance your employability and have fun. For more information see: www.subu.org.uk
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Get ready!
Ac ceptin g yo ur pla ce an d enroll ing on yo ur cou rse Use this check list to make sure you are ready to
start your studie s at BU.
Bef ore you arr ive:
you have met the condi tions of your Confir m your place on your cours e. Tell us when (If you are a non-E U postg radua te offer and confir m your result s to us if neces sary. stude nt, you will also need to pay your depos it.)
for your cours e (your cours e offer Accommoda tion. When you have accep ted our offer , you can begin your applic ation for statu s is Condi tiona l Firm or Uncon dition al Firm) online form at w w w.bou rnem outh. unive rsit y-ma naged accommoda tion using the or ask us to alloca te you a room ac.uk /acco mmod ation . You can self-s elect rooms e an offer of accommoda tion if you prefe r (subje ct to availa bilit y). You will receiv required date to secure your by email and you will need to pay a depos it by the rsit y-ma naged accommoda tion, accommoda tion. If you do not want to live in unive tion for when you arriv e. please ensure you organ ise altern ative accommoda ame, password and link to the online Onlin e regist ration . We will send you your usern this in a letter with this Welco me regist ration webp ages. (You may have receiv ed we will email you about this.) Onlin e Guide by post. If you are living outside of the EU, us who will be payin g your fee). You regist ration includes payin g your fee (or tellin g e you can enrol on your cours e. must compl ete the online regist ration proce ss befor ation about your cours e, includ ing You will then be able to acces s impor tant inform our Virtu al Learn ing Envir onme nt, myBU.
ully at the New Stude nt Essen tials Prepa re! Read this Welco me Guide and look caref need to know ! Visit: webp ages to make sure you know every thing you w w w.bou rnem outh. ac.uk /student/e ssent ials
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Get ready! Get ready!
After you arr ive :
iona l Pre- enro lmen t you whe re and whe n your Inte rnat We will cont act you by ema il to tell ld cont act askBU take plac e. If you don’t know, you shou Chec ks and Enro lmen t sess ions will (w w w.bo urne mou th.a c.uk /stu dent/ask
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to atte nd this As an inte rnat iona l student, you need Inte rnat iona l Pre- enro lmen t Chec ks. . You mus t do ifica tion s and, if appl icab le, your visa sess ion so that we can chec k your qual se. this befo re you can enro l on your cour need to brin g: Whe n you atte nd this sess ion, you will
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Befo re yo u ar rive
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Before you arrive
Immigration If you are a national from the EU or EEA, you do not need a visa to come to study in the UK. If you are a non-EEA national, you need to apply for a Tier 4(G) student visa if you will be studying at BU for longer than six months. If you are currently in your home country, you need to apply for Entry Clearance before you travel to the UK. If you are already in the UK, you need to make your Tier 4 (G) visa application before you can enrol on your course. Under the Points Based System (PBS) for
immigration, BU is required to monitor students’ attendance and progression. If you do not enrol on your course, or if you stop attending or withdraw from your studies, we are required to report you to the Home Office. If you are having problems that mean you will not be able to enrol or you need to take a break from your studies, it is essential that you contact us to tell us what is happening. All the detailed and up-to-date information about immigration, visas and reporting is on our website. Please do take time to read the web pages about your student visa and find out how BU can help you: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/immigration Student Handbook 2014 | 7
Before you arrive
To give yourself the best possible start, there are a few things to consider before you arrive:
Preparing for life in the UK Studying Look at www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk for lots of information and interactive resources to help you prepare for your studies in the UK If you have an additional learning need, contact our Additional Learning Support team to discuss the support that we can offer you (see page 31) If you are a research student arriving outside traditional semester start dates, inform your Research Administrator or the Graduate School of your arrival date (see page 44 – useful contacts).
Money and fees You should make arrangements for paying your fees (see page 23) Apply for scholarships or bursaries for which you are eligible (see page 24) Plan how you will transfer money from your own country into your UK bank account.
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Before you arrive
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Before you arrive
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each other. For example, some ts you have are consistent with Make sure that all the documen ’ name when they are in the UK. wish to be known by a ‘western students from the Far East may name while your passport and ’ tern ‘wes your y university carr If, however, documents from the delays at Immigration, as the and e, this could cause problems your visa carry your ‘eastern’ nam r to the same person. both the names used actually refe officers will need to establish that
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Before you arrive
What to pack It can be hard to decide what to pack, but remember you will have to carry your suitcases and there will be a weight limit if you are flying. Also, coaches and taxis have limited luggage space and may not allow you to board if you have too many bags. When you arrive, you may find your room has limited storage space. Please note: There is nowhere to store suitcases at BU on arrival.
Clothes and the British weather If you are travelling from a hot climate, please carry some additional clothing with you in your hand luggage. The plane can often be quite cool and when you arrive in the UK you may be surprised at the difference in temperature, especially if you are arriving in autumn/winter. British weather has four seasons and is changeable throughout the year. In the winter you need warm, waterproof clothing. If you are living in private accommodation, heating can be expensive in the winter, so bring warm indoor clothes, slippers, pyjamas and sweatshirts. Pack clothes that you can layer (thermal underwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts).
Also remember that you will have to wash your own clothes while you are here. Pick clothes that are easy to keep clean for everyday use. Some silks and delicate materials will need dry cleaning, which is quite expensive. Drying clothes can be difficult in Britain because of the wet weather, so plan to budget for use of dryers at the laundrette. Styles of dress in Britain are varied. During the day at lectures you can dress informally. It is common for students to wear jeans to lectures. However, the British do expect you to dress well for formal occasions; usually women wear dresses and men wear suits. There are also some occasions when students and staff wear national or traditional clothing, so please do bring yours and share your culture with us. In Bournemouth, two of the easiest ways to get around are walking and cycling. Comfortable, warm, waterproof shoes are important in winter. You may wish to wait until you get here to buy shoes and some other items such as coats, pyjamas, sweaters and socks that are more suited to the British climate.
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Accommodation
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I’ve confirmed I’m coming. Where am I going to live? To make the most of your BU experience it is important that you are happy and settled in your accommodation. Therefore, please do your best to arrange your accommodation before you arrive. You should apply for your accommodation online as soon as you have a Conditional Firm or Unconditional Firm offer. You will be able to finalise your application when your course offer becomes Unconditional Firm. We will offer accommodation to all international students starting their courses in September/October, providing you have completed your application and paid for your accommodation before the published deadline (mid-August). If your course starts in January 2015, the deadline is 1 December.
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If you’re studying on an NHS-funded course, you may be eligible for NHS-managed accommodation, but this is not allocated by us and there is limited availability. For information on the different types of accommodation, including photos, a virtual tour, prices and an application form, please visit the website at www.bournemouth. ac.uk/accommodation or contact Residential Services via telephone on +44 (0)1202 961671.
What if the university can’t offer me accommodation? If you miss the deadline, or you are arriving outside the traditional start dates (for example, PhD students or exchange students), we may not always be able to offer you accommodation. However, you should still contact Residential Services, who will check for cancellations and vacated rooms. The team can also put you in contact with our BU Lettings team who organise privately rented accommodation. Residential Services also have Facebook pages for students who want to advertise
Accommodation their room because they wish to leave university. Log in to Facebook and search ‘BU Accommodation’ and select the relevant site for you.
Is there housing for couples or families? We have a small supply of housing suitable for families or couples. For further information go to the web page at www. bournemouth.ac.uk/accommodation/family. Our BU Letting Service, who help students find private sector housing, may also be able to help, and their web address is www.bulettings.com or you can also find them at www.rightmove.co.uk, which also has other local letting agents advertising houses and flats.
Location It is important that you consider the location of your accommodation in relation to your place of study. Some accommodation may be within walking distance; in other cases you may wish to buy a bike or take a bus. There is a dedicated bus route during term time to all university-allocated halls. Unilet houses are within walking distance of the bus route. In order to help you choose your accommodation you should find its location
on maps.google.co.uk (type the postcode in the search box). Remember to check which campus you will be studying on. Please note: Corfe House is located in Poole, not Bournemouth, overlooking Poole Quay and close to the railway station and bus stops. Due to its location in Poole, Corfe House is only suitable for students studying on Talbot Campus.
Telephones and internet services Some university-allocated residences have an internet telephone handset in the bedroom. Okeford House, Lyme Regis House, Chesil House and Dorchester House do not have this facility; however, an IP phone can be purchased and the broadband connection to the room used to make calls. Outgoing calls need to be made by pre-paid card. A variety of international telephone cards can be easily purchased in local newsagents. In Unilet houses there is at least one telephone line in each house accepting incoming calls. Again, outgoing calls need to be made by pre-paid card. All university-allocated residences have an internet connection.
The Student Village, Talbot Campus
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Accommodation
Laundrette facilities All university-allocated residences have a laundrette which is coin operated. The number of machines varies. Costs are average for a commercial laundry, typically around £3 for a wash and £1 for a dry. Unilet houses all have a washing machine which is free to use.
Your flat/house mates You and your flat/house mates will be expected to keep the accommodation clean and tidy. Please have respect for the other people who share your accommodation and recognise that they may have different timetables, habits or food preferences to you. Part of the challenge of coming to university is learning to live with others. Sharing accommodation with students from the UK and other parts of the world is a great opportunity to get to know new people and learn about different cultures. Make the most of it!
What do I need to bring? Your room If you are going to live in halls of residence, you can check the website to find details about the size of your room and what furniture and equipment is provided for you.
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Wherever you’re going to be living, you will probably need to provide the following yourself: • Bedding (sheets, pillows, duvets) • Towels and tea towels • Cups, saucers, plates and cutlery • Cooking utensils and saucepans. You can bring these things with you or buy cheap household items here. There is a list of shops selling household goods on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ living-in-the-uk You can buy a comprehensive equipment pack (including bedding) from www. click2campus.com. Please note this website is not connected with the university in any way. Halls of residence rooms are single occupancy and the amount of storage space is limited. As a result, it makes sense to bring the minimum amount of possessions with you, until you see how much space you have. It might be a good idea to buy some items for the kitchen in Bournemouth with your new flatmates to avoid duplication and save money.
Accommodation
You should also consider the following: • Electrical appliances – look at any electrical goods you plan to bring. Ensure plugs and power cords are in good condition. Bring a plug adaptor for your electrical equipment: the UK has a 240-volt electrical supply and generally uses three-pin plugs. Note: US appliances plugged into UK mains, via an adaptor, may run faster or more slowly. Alternatively, you can buy British appliances when you arrive. They are quite cheap (hair dryers, for example, cost about £12). • TV Licence – if you intend to bring your television, make sure you buy a TV Licence. Students in halls have free access to IPTV, and can view multichannel television (with premium channels available) on their laptop or PC using the Freewire Service; bringing a separate TV is not necessary. Students accessing the Freewire Service are still required to purchase a TV Licence. Information about obtaining a TV Licence can be found at www.tvlicensing.co.uk
National Union of Students (NUS) and, in conjunction with UKCISA (the UK Council for International Student Affairs), offers special policies to protect you during your studies. For further information visit www.endsleigh.co.uk. Endsleigh Insurance is not a Bournemouth University service. • You might also want to bring some things to remind you of home and to show other students what your home life is like: • Photos of your home/family/country/town • Cookery book with your favourite recipes • Map of your country • Traditional clothing • Small gifts from your country for when you visit friends • Music • Bilingual dictionary • Camera. Please note: you are not allowed to bring certain foodstuffs into the UK. Please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk and look under the Individuals and Employees Customs Allowances section for more information.
• Insurance – students in universityallocated accommodation (including Unilet houses, halls owned by UNITE PLC and Signpost Homes, and students finding private housing via the BU Letting Service) will have Personal Possessions Insurance included with the booking fee. This insurance does not cover bicycles or mobile phones as standard, but you can upgrade your insurance to cover these items if you want to. Bournemouth University cannot accept responsibility for loss, theft or damage to personal property. • If you need insurance, either to protect your personal property or to cover health or travel, there are several student insurers that offer specialist insurance policies designed exclusively for international students. (See page 33 for details of how much health cover you are entitled to on the NHS.) Endsleigh is the official insurance service of the
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Getting to BU
G ettin g to BU The university is split over two sites, the Talbot Campus and the Lansdowne Campus. The Talbot Campus is about two miles from the centre of Bournemouth, while the Lansdowne Campus is close to the town centre: www. bournemouth.ac.uk/maps There are detailed directions about how to get to BU by rail, coach and car from within the UK on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/gettinghere
Airport transfer service At times of the year when there are a lot of international students arriving at the same time, BU operates an airport transfer service from Heathrow Airport. To find out if you can use our airport transfer service, check our website where you’ll find detailed information about the dates, times and how it works. You must book in advance if you want an airport transfer. Visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/airporttransfers
By air London airports connect Bournemouth to anywhere in the world and are just a couple of hours away by car or public transport. Bournemouth and Southampton airports serve many European destinations.
By coach from Heathrow Airport National Express coaches depart for Bournemouth every one to two hours
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from the Central Coach Station (serving Terminals 1 and 2), Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Each terminal has a National Express office where you can ask for timetable information or buy a ticket. The journey time is around two hours and the cost is approximately £20 one-way. It is advisable to book your seat on the coach in advance. Make sure you book on a direct coach to Bournemouth. Some of the coaches that travel via London and/or Southampton take much longer.
By coach from Gatwick Airport Coaches depart for Bournemouth every one to two hours from both North and South Terminals. There is a National Express office for information and tickets at South Terminal. The journey takes about three hours 30 minutes and currently costs about £30 for a single ticket.
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Taxis?
Trains?
Bournemouth
15 minutes
No
Yes
No
Southampton
40 minutes
No – use airport service bus No
No
Book in advance
Heathrow (London)
2 hours
Yes (easy station access/40minute journey) Not direct
Gatwick (London)
3 hours
Yes – at Yes certain times of year. You must book in advance No Yes
“It is very easy to travel from Heathrow to Bournemouth if you book a National Express coach ticket in time from their website. The station is just in the airport, so you can’t miss it!” Ana-Maria Tolbaru, Romania BA Multimedia Journalism
Taxis from Heathrow or Gatwick Airports If you want to take a taxi from the airport, we advise that you book it in advance otherwise it will be very expensive. Pre-booked taxis cost about £90 from Heathrow Airport and £95 from Gatwick Airport, but allow for extra money just in case it is more. To book a taxi in advance, please contact Travel Link UK Transfers: www.travelinkuk.co.uk If you have to take a taxi and have not booked in advance, make sure you use a recognised taxi firm. Do not take offers of lifts from anyone who approaches you offering a taxi service. If in doubt, ask at the Information Desk at the airport.
Book in advance
Book in advance
Not direct
By train from Southampton Airport If there is an option of flying direct to Southampton Airport, you can catch the train to Bournemouth from directly outside the airport and it only takes approximately 40 minutes. Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway run frequently to Bournemouth.
By bus from Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth Airport is only 15 minutes from the town centre and offers an increasing number of international flights. There is a regular bus service (route A1) that runs between the airport and the town centre, which only costs about £5. For timetable and further details see www. bybus.co.uk/routes You can check travel times and make bookings in advance by using the following websites: Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk Coach: www.nationalexpress.com
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ISOP and Arrivals Fortnight
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We have a fantastic combination of activities planned to help you make friends and adjust to life as a BU student.
When should I arrive? You will receive a letter from BU telling you where and when the first induction or enrolment session for your course takes place. Your Academic School will organise a variety of introductory sessions related to your course during the first one or two weeks. It is important that you attend all of these sessions and prioritise them over any other social activities that are taking place. If you will be living in university-managed accommodation, you will also receive a letter telling you when you can move into your room. School of Health & Social Care (HSC) courses normally enrol and start one week later than other courses, but if you are an HSC student you are welcome to arrive early to take part in ISOP and other social events if you want to. If you are unsure about when you should arrive, please contact askBU (see page 44 (useful contacts)).
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The International Students’ Orientation Programme (ISOP) ISOP is designed to help you to adjust to the UK and BU more quickly, make friends and succeed in your academic studies. ISOP will give you extra information about things which are particularly relevant to international students. For example, you will be able to attend lectures and workshops about the UK academic system, immigration information, cultural transition, and shopping and budgeting in the UK. We also organise a wide variety of ISOP social activities and excursions so that you can meet other international students and explore the local area. 99% of international students who attend ISOP say that they would recommend it to their friends. Don’t miss your chance to take part. You can find more detailed information about ISOP on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/isop
ISOP and Arrivals Fortnight
“ISOP was all I needed to adapt quickly to the UK academic and social systems. The programme actually exceeded my expectations. For those of us who are leaving home for the first time, ISOP is an incredible experience. How could I have comfortably found my way into and around the campus without it?” Ugochukwu, Nigerian Master’s student.
Arrivals Fortnight Alongside ISOP you will have the opportunity to join in with other Arrivals Fortnight activities. You’ll receive a programme of all these events so that you can choose which ones you are most interested in. This is a great way to meet British students! The full Arrivals Fortnight events programme will be available to download from the New
Student Essentials website in August: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ essentials
School induction Your Academic School induction will give you all the information you need about your course and plenty of opportunities to get to know your classmates. You’ll meet your tutors and programme administrators and learn exactly how your course is structured and how you will be assessed.
Courses starting in January If your course starts in January, we also organise a tailored ISOP programme for you, in addition to your school induction. You will receive full details of this in advance of your course and we will publish the programme on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ isop-january
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ISOP and Arrivals Fortnight
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University bus service The university bus service operates between our two campuses and extends to areas in Poole, Bournemouth and Boscombe that are populated by students. You can also get discounted travel on selected Wilts & Dorset bus routes by showing your student ID card. For more information on bus times and routes, see www.thebusforbu.co.uk Smartcard ticketing, using The Key, is in operation on BU buses. This makes paying for bus travel in and around the Bournemouth University area a whole lot easier. Instead of buying a paper ticket each time you travel, you load tickets on to the ‘key’ in advance, online. To find out more visit: www.thebusforbu.co.uk Timetables for the university buses can be viewed on the iBU app.
Other local buses There are two major bus companies in Bournemouth and Poole: Yellow Buses (www. bybus.co.uk) and Wilts & Dorset (www. morebus.co.uk). Always check timetables carefully and make sure you are waiting on the right side of the road for the direction you want to go in! Many of these buses start and finish in Bournemouth town centre (the Square) and Poole Bus Station, which is right next to the Dolphin Shopping Centre. Some stops are only ‘request stops’, which means you need to put your hand out as the bus approaches to ask it to stop. Remember to have your money ready and try to have the correct change. It is usual to queue at bus stops and, although a queue may not be obvious, it is polite to allow people who arrived at the bus stop before you to board the bus first. Keep your ticket –
sometimes bus inspectors get on the bus and will want to see that you have bought one. You may find the prices more expensive than in your own country, but both bus companies offer discount card schemes.
Cycling Bournemouth and Poole have numerous cycle paths and many other wide roads where cycling is good and enjoyable. Cycling is the ideal way to get around – cheap, efficient and with no parking problems. Bournemouth Borough Council offers help and advice for cyclists. Please visit www.gettingabout. co.uk for details. BU provides cycle lock-ups and secure bike compounds at our campuses and students’ residences, special showers and lockers, discounts at over 11 cycle shops in the area, free hi-vis jackets, vastly discounted quality lights and D-locks, and free cycle maintenance events. We also have our own bike user group and mountain biking club. You may not be used to British roads and will therefore need to take extra care to ensure that you follow the laws of the road in this country. Also, your expectation of conditions
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Transport and parking and drivers may be different from what you have experienced when travelling in your own country. Sadly, every year international students are injured on the road and we want to make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Be careful when you cycle. For more information on cycling at the university, including guides on what to look for when buying a bike, storage facilities at the university, bike maintenance and local cycling maps please visit www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/cycling
Taxis If it is very late and you are alone, take a taxi. There are taxi ranks all over town (big ones at the station, on the Lansdowne Roundabout, in the Square and opposite the cinemas in Westover Road). It is also a good idea to make sure you have the number of a taxi company with you, programmed into your mobile phone. Choose one of the larger, more well-known companies. If you order a taxi, tell them your name. Make sure when the taxi arrives they tell you who they are picking up. Do not get into a car with anyone unless you are sure they are working for an official taxi company. Depending on the taxi company, you can sometimes ‘flag down’ a taxi by putting out your hand.
Typical fares: Travel Interchange (train/coach station) to Winton/Charminster: approx £6 Bournemouth town centre to Winton/ Charminster: approx £8 Bournemouth town centre to Talbot Campus: approx £9 Poole train station to Corfe House: approx £5 Poole town centre to Bournemouth town centre: approx £15 After midnight, taxi prices are much more expensive. Most of the bigger companies offer student discounts. They will charge you according to a meter, so the price should be fair.
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Trains Trains are often the quickest and easiest way to travel long distances. They can be expensive but if you book in advance, tickets are usually much cheaper. Megatrain offers very cheap tickets from Bournemouth to London if you book several weeks in advance. It also operates Megabus, which offers similarly cheap services from BU’s Talbot Campus to London and some other cities by bus. Visit www.megatrain.com for more details, or www.thetrainline.com.
Driving in the UK You must have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK. If you want to bring a car with you here, you need to be aware of the relevant legal requirements. You will find everything you need to know about driving in the UK on the UKCISA website. Click on the ‘Study, Work and More’ tab and then go to ‘Driving’. www.ukcisa.org.uk
Car parking In support of our commitment to the environment, student parking is limited at the university. There is no student car parking at any of our halls of residence. If you want to bring your car with you, then a Unilet house would be a better option for you. There is no parking available for students based at Lansdowne Campus and very limited parking at Talbot Campus. You must have a parking permit to park your car on campus. Permits are very limited and are only issued to specific types of student (for example, if you are registered disabled or have a young child). If you park your car on university premises without a permit, you will be fined up to £70. For further details and an application form for a parking permit, please see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/parking
Fees and your finances
Fe es an d yo ur fin an ce s
Do you have sufficient funds? You are strongly advised to make sure you will have enough money to cover all your expenses while studying in the UK. Students who arrive without sufficient funds often cannot complete their courses and have to return home. Unfortunately, there are no funds available at the university to help students in this situation. Failing to complete the course is a waste of your time and money, and can be a very distressing experience.
Fees and how to pay them You remain ultimately liable for your tuition fees, regardless of whether or not someone else is paying for them. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that your fees are paid, no matter what the source of the funds – your parents, Student Loans Company, employer or any other sponsor, such as the NHS. If you study an undergraduate course with a 40-week placement in your third year of study, you will still pay a tuition fee, but it will be at a reduced rate.
During your online registration you are required to specify who will be paying your fees and the method of payment. Depending on your course and the method of payment, it may be possible to pay your fees in instalments. However, if you do not pay your fees by the agreed payment dates, then you may have your IT access, Library borrowing rights and access to BU buildings suspended and ultimately be withdrawn from the university. You will not be issued with your degree certificates until all outstanding fees and academic charges have been repaid. If you formally withdraw from your course within 14 days of your official start date, you are entitled to a 100% refund of your tuition fee. After 14 days, you will be liable to pay a percentage of the fees (between 25% and 100%, depending on your withdrawal date), even if you have not attended lectures or seminars. You can read the university’s fees policy in detail at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ student/financial-rules. For full details of tuition fees, how to pay and funding opportunities, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/funding
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Fees and your finances Full-time undergraduate EU students may defer payment of their tuition fees until after they complete their course by taking out a Tuition Fee Loan. This does not need to be repaid until your earnings are over the income threshold (which was £21,000 in January 2014). Interest is charged on Tuition Fee Loans which will begin when you take out the loan and vary according to how much you earn after study. We recommend that you visit the Direct.Gov website for up-to-date information on interest charged: www.gov. uk/browse/education/student-finance
Scholarships and bursaries BU offers a range of scholarships to international students. Information about BU Scholarships (including appropriate deadline dates) can be found on the website at www. bournemouth.ac.uk/funding There are a number of alternative scholarship opportunities for international study in the UK. It is important to note that many of these scholarships have very early deadlines, particularly those that are externally funded. If you are relying on a scholarship to fund your studies, it is important that you make sure you have the details confirmed before you travel to the UK.
Fee status If you or any member of your family is an EU national, or if you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you may be entitled to pay the EU fee. If you have any doubts about whether you should pay the EU or overseas fee for your course, please complete a Fee Status Assessment form available from the BU International Admissions Team (contact details on your offer letter) or visit the UKCISA website (www.ukcisa.org.uk) and under ‘Advice for International Students’ click on ‘Fees and Funding’. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes to your circumstances that may affect your fee status.
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US students Students from the USA are entitled to apply for a US Federal Loan (Stafford Loan) and/ or private Sallie Mae Loan. BU is registered with the US Department of Education and, as such, we are allowed to certify US loans. The process of applying for a loan to study at an international institution is lengthy and different to the process of applying to a US institution. Therefore, as soon as you accept your place at BU, please look on the Federal Loan pages on our website for the administrator contact details and further information about how to apply for your US loan and find a US lender: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/usa
“To help pay for my course fees, housing and living expenses I took out a US Federal Loan. The process appears daunting and long at first but the staff at BU are able to assist in any way possible, making the transition to a foreign university and loan process much easier. “I would recommend that future students begin the application process as early as February to start the FAFSA forms. I also suggest making sure that when estimating the amount for the loan, you include everything (food, laundry, travel to and from home, travel locally, household supplies, leisure, transport etc.) so as not to underestimate the amount.” Elisabeth Pontoski, USA, BSc Psychology
What are the costs of studying and living in the UK? How much money you spend will depend on your personal lifestyle. However, most international students say that living in the UK is more expensive than they had originally imagined.
Fees and your finances To give you an idea of costs, here is a list of things you are likely to need to pay for (all prices are approximate and based on a single person):
• Washing/laundry: £26 per month
• Rent: £430 per month
• Leisure costs: between £40 and £172 per month, depending on your lifestyle.
• Food: £173 per month • Utility bills (electicity, gas etc): £33 per month (if you are in university-managed accommodation, bills are normally included in your rent) • Mobile phone bill: £40 per month (if you use international calling cards) • Books/printing: £53 per month
• Travel: between £21 and £150 per month, depending on where you live and how you choose to travel
In order to help you budget for the year we have included a costs sheet on the next page. Once completed, it will allow you to calculate how much you will spend in sterling and how much that converts to in your own currency. Remember that exchange rates can change significantly and often suddenly. It is advisable to take this into account if possible when budgeting. Please note that the UK uses Pounds Sterling not Euros.
British currency It may take you a little while to get used to British money.
1 penny/1p
20 pence/20p
2 pence/2p
5 pence/5p
50 pence/50p
100 pence/£1
10 pence/10p
200 pence/£2
There are also £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes in circulation.
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Estimated costs for studying for one year: Study costs
Estimated annual cost
Converted into own currency*
Estimated annual cost
Converted into own currency*
Tuition fees Expenses relating to producing photos/films Dissertation/thesis (binding costs) Field trips Lab/bench costs IT costs Travel costs to and from campus Travel costs related to research Books Stationery (pens and paper) Graduation (clothes, photos, travel, accommodation)
Subsistence
Monthly costs
Rent
Bills: Electricity Gas Water rates TV licence Council Tax** Telephone rental/internet provider Telephone/mobile Personal insurance Food Laundry Medicines
Leisure activities: Sports card Membership of clubs and societies Eating out/social activities Leisure travel (visa fees/travel costs)
Other Registration with the Police Visa extension charges
Totals * If your country has foreign exchange controls, check the maximum amount you can convert in one year. ** If applicable.
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Managing your money Coming to university may be the first time that you have been financially independent. It may mean that there is a significant change in your financial situation. Many students find it difficult to manage their finances and balance studying with part-time work. You can find an excellent tool designed to help international students budget for their studies in the UK at www.studentcalculator. org.uk/international You can find more information and tips on budgeting and saving money on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/ funding/budgeting
Opening a bank account Our askBU team can provide you with a letter to help you open a bank account. You can
find detailed information about how to open a bank account in the UK on our website: www. bournemouth.ac.uk/student/living-in-the-uk It can take time to open an account. You should bring money with you for the first two weeks. £500 in British currency and/or travellers’ cheques will probably be enough to cover your expenses during this time. You can also use all major credit cards at most shops in the UK, although American Express and Diners Club Card are not as widely accepted as Visa and Mastercard. Debit cards with the Maestro symbol on them are also widely accepted. You will need your PIN (Personal Identification Number) for most credit or debit card transactions in the UK, so make sure you know what it is. Do not carry too much cash on you because of the risk of loss or theft.
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Preparing to start your studies
o u r st y t r a t s o t g epa r i n
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Timetables The timetable for your course should be available to you online before your course starts. You will need to complete online registration before you can access your timetable online at:www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/timetable
Academic dates You can find information about academic dates (i.e. holidays and course start and finish dates) on our website: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/academic-dates.
Reading lists The reading list for your course is included in your Programme Handbook, which you will receive at enrolment. You can normally access it in advance on myBU once you have
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completed online registration. You don’t need to buy all the books on your reading list. You will be able to borrow them from the library or access them online. You can also access your reading lists and the library search facility via the iBU app (see inside front cover for details).
Pre-arrival activities Depending on which course you will be studying, your course tutors might contact you before you arrive to ask you to do some pre-arrival work. This is often done online via myBU (BU’s Virtual Learning Environment). It may just be some reading or it may be some preparation for an activity that will take place as part of your course induction. Pre-arrival activities are designed to help you to feel prepared for starting your course, so make sure you complete them if you are asked to.
Preparing to start your studies
Study Skills We also recommend that you take some time to look at www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk which has an excellent range of interactive resources especially designed to help international students prepare for UK Higher Education. If you would like to improve your study skills, you can explore the online help available on the Academic Skills Community in myBU.
Assessment Your Programme Handbook includes the Assessment Regulations for your course and specifies the pass mark, as well as the arrangements for resitting exams, resubmitting coursework or repeating units if you fail. If you have an additional learning need which makes it difficult for you to undertake certain forms of assessment, you can apply for an alternative method to be used via Additional Learning Support (see page 31 for details). The university has a policy about mitigating circumstances which describes what you should do if you believe that ill-health or serious personal problems are likely to affect your results. Details can be found in your Programme Handbook and in the ‘rules’ section of the website. It is your responsibility to read and understand these rules, so please take time to do so: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/rules.
Plagiarism “Plagiarism is the practice of using or copying someone else’s idea or work and pretending that you thought of it or created it” (Collins English Dictionary). Plagiarism is the most common academic offence committed by university students. Often students plagiarise work by accident because they don’t understand how to reference properly. Unfortunately, you will be penalised for plagiarism, regardless of
whether or not you did it deliberately, so you must make sure that you understand how to reference properly. For further information and links to useful resources about plagiarism, referencing and avoiding academic offences, see the library webpages: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ library/how-to/academic-offences.html
Managing your time When you’re studying at university level in the UK, you will be expected to do a lot of independent study. You may also take part in volunteering, societies or sports activities. This means that you will need to learn to manage your time well. It may be even more challenging if you have childcare commitments or if you haven’t been studying for several years. You need to find a way of managing your time that works for you. Here are just a few ideas: • Keep a wall planner with deadlines and targets listed on it • Make the most of time in between lectures and seminars – a spare hour is enough time to read a chapter of a book or make an essay plan • Prioritise your work and make sure you complete the most important or urgent tasks first, rather than the easiest or most enjoyable • Try to complete your work a few days in advance of the deadline so that if anything goes wrong you will still have a bit of extra time available • Be sure that people you live with know when you are studying – consider putting a ‘do not disturb’ sign on your door if you need to • Don’t forget to schedule some relaxation time into your plans!
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Academic facilities and study support
Academ ic fa ci lities and st
udy supp ort
There is a wide range of facilities and support available to you while you are studying at BU. If you would like to find out more, please look at the relevant webpages for detailed information about each service: Libraries The Sir Michael Cobham Library is on Talbot Campus and on the Lansdowne Campus you will find the Bournemouth House Library and The Postgraduate Lounge in the Executive Business Centre. Subject Librarians provide advice on information resources for assignments, dissertations and research as well as guidance on referencing and avoiding plagiarism. All the BU libraries have Wi-Fi and you will also find a variety of study spaces, from silent study areas to group rooms, technobooths and social learning spaces. You will attend a library introduction as part of your course induction. This will show you
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how to use the Library and, in particular how to access e-journals and e-books. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/library
Information Technology (IT) support and facilities In addition to the libraries, there are Open Access Centres on both Talbot and Lansdowne campuses which give you access to computers and printers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We encourage you to bring your own laptop or PC with you. Most key university buildings have Wi-Fi. For more information visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/wireless
Academic facilities and study support
We offer a 24-hour telephone support service which operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year – call +44 (0)1202 965515.
You can find more information on the Student Portal: studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk/ things/language
Visit the IT Services homepage at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/it for more information about our services.
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)
myBU myBU is the University Virtual Learning Environment which you can access anytime, anywhere, by using your university username and password. It contains study materials related to your course, including reading lists and past exam papers, and offers opportunities for communication, collaboration and e-assessment.
Language support At BU you can get support for your English language skills and you can also learn another language independently if you would like to. There are two communities on myBU which are related to language skills: • BU:Languages@BU for learning French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese • The English LAB for English language support To register for English language support or for other language learning, please go to the registration page on the myBU Languages@ BU community and select the language you require.
Most undergraduate courses offer students the opportunity to take part in Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions. These are group sessions where first-year students meet with more experienced students (usually the Year 2 students on the same course) to learn more about study techniques and approaches relevant to that course.
Additional Learning Support (ALS) ALS offers advice and one-to-one support to students who have a disability, specific learning difference, medical or mental health condition. If you think you have a disability or medical condition which might affect your studies, it is extremely important that you tell us about it before you arrive so that we can arrange support for you. If, because of a disability, you need personal support such as bathing, dressing or eating, you must be able to pay for it yourself because international students are not eligible for UK Social Services support. Bournemouth University can only provide learning support, not personal support. If you would like more information about the type of support we can offer you, visit www. bournemouth.ac.uk/disabilities or contact one of the Additional Learning Support team for a confidential chat on +44 (0)1202 965663. Student Handbook 2014 | 31
Health and wellbeing
H ea lt h an d wel lb ei ng
It’s important to look after yourself while you’re studying, to ensure a healthy body and state of mind. Health problems can be made worse by adjusting to a different climate, different food and the emotional strain of being away from your family. Registering with a doctor You should register with a GP (General Practitioner) as soon as you arrive, even if you are healthy. You can choose to register with a local GP practice or at the Student Medical Centre on Talbot Campus, which is available to all BU students (see page 34). When you register, you can choose if you prefer a male or female GP. You may be unfamiliar with the way healthcare operates in the UK. If you feel ill, you should make an appointment with a General Practitioner (GP). He or she will either diagnose your condition or send you to a specialist. Unfortunately, there is often
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a waiting list for specialist treatment on the NHS, unless your condition is serious. If your GP refers you on for specialist treatment, you will need to provide a letter from askBU as evidence that you are enrolled on a course at BU and are attending classes. You will also be interviewed by a member of staff at the hospital. This procedure is to protect the NHS against false claims for treatment. There are also alternative medical practitioners and Chinese Medicine doctors available in Bournemouth. Please note: these are not GPs.
Health and wellbeing
Are you entitled to free healthcare? Are you a European Economic Area national?
Yes
No
Do you have a European Insurance Card (EHIC)?
Does your course last for more than six months?
Yes
No
You are entitled to free treatment on the NHS. This includes treatment for any existing medical conditions.
Contact the health authority in your country to arrange to complete the relevant forms. This is especially important if you have any existing medical conditions.
*Please note that the NHS will not cover the cost of repatriation, so you may wish to take out private medical insurance to cover this.
Yes
No
Do you have a student visa?
Does your country have a reciprocal agreement with the UK?
Yes
No
You are entitled to free treatment on the NHS. This includes treatment for any existing medical conditions*
Contact the health authority in your country to arrange to complete the relevant forms. This is especially important if you have any existing medical conditions.
Yes
No
Find out the details of the reciprocal agreement and bring them with you to the UK.
You will have to pay for medical treatment in the UK. Make sure you take out a suitable health insurance policy.
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Health and wellbeing
Student Medical Centre The Student Medical Centre offers a range of services including family planning, sport medicals and treatment of sports injuries, health advice for travel, immunisations, asthma clinic and blood tests. You can find further details, including opening times on the Medical Centre website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/medical
Infectious diseases Students who are diagnosed with an infectious disease must inform the university immediately and should not attend classes or on-campus activities until the condition resolves or they have been given the all-clear by their GP.
Immunisations If you have not already received vaccinations for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR – normally two vaccinations) and Meningitis C, we strongly advise you to have them before you arrive at the university. If you are unable to arrange these vaccinations in your home country, talk to your GP here about it when you register.
Tuberculosis (TB) There are some countries where tuberculosis (TB) is very common. If you are from one of these high-risk countries, you will need to get a certificate to prove that you do not have
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infectious TB before you can apply for a visa. You can find more details about this on the Home Office website: www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa If you are from a high-risk country, you might receive a letter from the Health Protection Authority giving you advice about the symptoms of TB. They may also ask you to attend a TB screening appointment in the UK.
Medication If you are currently taking a course of medicine, try to bring at least one month’s supply with you. Make an appointment soon after arrival and show your new GP the medication you are taking.
Dentists There is a charge for all dental treatment, even under the NHS, but you may be entitled to some assistance with payment. For details of dentists, visit the NHS website: www.nhs.uk
Emergencies and accidents If you have a genuine emergency, telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance, the police or the fire service. For more information about health matters, read the Healthcare information on the UKCISA website www.ukcisa.org.uk and www.nhs.uk/livewell/studenthealth
Student Support Services
St udent Supp or t Se rv ic es Sometimes you might feel homesick or stressed; you may have a question about money, health or relationships; you may just want to chat. The support services listed below are here to help you. askBU Students Service Our friendly, professional advisers are available to help you with information and advice throughout your studies at BU. You can come to see us to: • Get a letter to confirm that you are a student (e.g. to open a bank account) • Get a replacement ID card or Council Tax exemption certificate
ac.uk/counselling for more information. (see page 44 for our contact details)
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy All students (whatever their faith, if any) are welcome to contact the Chaplaincy to: • Talk to a Chaplain in confidence about personal matters
• Find out how to extend your visa
• Be put in touch with local faith communities and places of worship
• Get information about bursaries and scholarships
• Explore the concept of religious faith and its implications for justice and peace
• Reset your computer password or unlock your IT account
• Join a group for prayer, study or fellowship or use our various prayer rooms
• Find out how to submit appeals, mitigating circumstances and complaints.
• Ask questions about life issues and the working out of one’s own spirituality.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/askbu (see page 44 for our contact details)
In Talbot House we have a spirituality area where you can reflect, work on computers in a quiet space, have free refreshments and open access to the Chaplains. We have Faith Advisors covering all the world religions. We run the Global Café for international students, postgraduate lunches and lectures about academic and faith issues.
Counselling Service Depending on the culture you come from, counselling may be a new concept for you. Often family members or friends provide the role of listener or counsellor at home. When you are away from home, you may feel more vulnerable or isolated than when you are surrounded by family and friends. You may want to share a problem, talk through an issue that is worrying you or seek help dealing with a personal crisis. Student counsellors are there to listen to you, in confidence. Please visit www.bournemouth.
BU has Islamic prayer rooms and a kosher kitchen available for students to use. They are both in Talbot House and can be accessed via the Chaplain, Bill Merrington (see page 44). Please see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ chaplaincy for further details.
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Social and extra-curricular activities
So cia l an d ext ra- cur ric ula r activi tie s Even when you are busy studying it is important to take a break from time to time. Extra-curricular activities will help you develop skills that improve your employability at the same time as having fun and making friends. sportBU
Visual Arts at BU
sportBU provides a wide range of facilities catering for both recreational, performance and academic requirements.
BU is very proud of the quality of the fine art that is displayed on campus and in the public areas. Over the years, we have achieved a growing reputation for showing works by reputable and internationally acclaimed artists.
Membership to our facilities is in the form of a sports pass which entitles users access to our Gym Training Zone, fitness classes, social sports sessions and pay-and-play table tennis, badminton and basketball court hire. All activities can also be accessed on a pay-asyou-go basis and booked online.
Varsity sport sportBU competes in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships in a number of sports. We hold trials for university sports teams, where athletes are selected to join the squads.
Sport Scholarships sportBU has two support programmes for elite athletes: • BU Sport Scholarships: Up to £1,000 available • EXCEL Scholarships: Provision of in-kind services (e.g. free gym memberships, sports massage etc.). For more detailed information about sportBU, please visit our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportBU or contact sportBU reception: +44 (0)1202 965012.
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The Atrium Art Gallery (opposite the bookshop in Poole House) showcases a diverse programme of quality exhibitions that are educational as well as visual. We invite students to get involved and participate in the gallery exhibitions and programme of forthcoming cultural events. For further information, please see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/art
BU Music Centre BU Music offers students, staff and members of the local community the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of ensembles. BU ensembles regularly perform within the university and at venues throughout the South of England; the majority do not require auditions and annual memberships are free for BU students.
Social and extra-curricular activities Our activities include: • BU Orchestra • BU Choir • BU Big Band • BU Chamber Choir • BU Contemporary Choir • BU Chamber Music Groups • Popular Music Groups • Individual Music Tuition • Rehearsal rooms equipped with pianos, drum kits and amps • A professional concert series on campus. Music scholarships are available, see website for details: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/music
The BU Student Development Award The BU Student Development Award will help you to stand out from the crowd when speaking to potential employers. You can gain credits for a variety of extra-curricular activities, attend dedicated Award workshops and complete an e-portfolio detailing how you’ve increased your skills through the activities you’ve been involved with.
Eating and drinking There is a variety of restaurants and cafés for students to use on both the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses. Eating on campus is relatively cheap with a wide range of meals and snacks on offer, from £2.50 for a sandwich to approximately £3.50 for a cooked meal. There are usually plenty of vegetarian options. BU has a kosher kitchen available for students to use. It is in Talbot House and can be accessed via the Chaplain, Bill Merrington (+44 (0)1202 965383 or chaplaincy@ bournemouth.ac.uk). You can find more details about campus food outlets on our website: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/eating
Pubs and ‘drinking culture’ International students are often surprised by the very prominent drinking culture among students and young people in the UK. The majority of UK students enjoy meeting friends and drinking alcohol in a pub or bar in the evenings. You can find more information about this and other aspects of British Culture on our Living in the UK webpages: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ culturaltransition
To find out more visit www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/award or email busda@bournemouth.ac.uk
Global Café Every Wednesday there is a chance to meet other international students, have a free cup of coffee and a chat at Global Café. It takes place on Talbot Campus from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Excursions Throughout the year, we organise trips to different UK towns, including Oxford, London, Bath and Brighton. The trips are a good-value way to explore the UK and meet new friends. You can buy tickets from SUBU reception or online: www.discoverdorset.co.uk/ servlet/uni-tours
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Being part of the local community
Being pa rt of th e loc al co mm un ity When you join us at BU, you will become part of the university community as well as the wider community in the area where you live. Respecting your neighbours You may have an active social life while studying at BU. Please remember that your neighbours might not be students. They may have to work early in the morning, or have young children, or they could be elderly. Even if you live in halls, your neighbours might have different lifestyles to you. Top tips for having a good relationship with your neighbours: • Take time to introduce yourself when you move in • Keep the outside of your house/flat tidy
disturbing neighbours and remember that bass sound travels through adjoining walls.
• Don’t leave waste on the streets or pile it up in the garden or communal areas
• Try not to be noisy in the street when getting in and out of taxis late at night.
• If you are going to have a party, tell your neighbours in advance and agree a sensible time for the party to finish (or at least turn the music off)
Respecting others in the BU community
• Try to avoid holding mid-week gatherings • Be aware of the dangers of advertising parties on social networks – often people you don’t know arrive and can cause problems • Close doors and windows to reduce music
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Whoever you are, we believe that you deserve to be respected by other students and staff, whatever your background, beliefs, values or lifestyle choices. In return, we expect you to be equally respectful of others. For details of BU’s policies on Equality and Diversity, please see the website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/diversity
Staying safe
St ay ing safe Bournemouth is a relatively safe place to live. However, as in most towns and cities around the world, it is sensible to take precautions to protect yourself and your property from crime. We recommend that you download and read these British Council leaflets about keeping safe while you are in the UK: ‘Creating Confidence’ and ‘Safety First’: www. britishcouncil.org/eumd-immigration.htm The Universities’ Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) We are Sergeant Steve Houston, PC Andy Scarratt and PCSO Majid Samadi. If you have any community safety concerns, come and see us in Room T108, Talbot House, Talbot Campus, or stop us to talk if you see us on campus. Alternatively you can ring us on our mobile: +44 (0)7554 439 650 or email us: universitiessnt@dorset.pnn.police.uk. (Please note, if a crime is in progress or life is in danger, dial 999.) We hold surgeries every week at both the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses. Visit our webpage at www.dorset.police.uk to find out more. Personal safety advice When you are out, particularly after dark, please think about the following personal safety advice: • Plan where you are going and how to get there. Find out bus or train times to avoid waiting for long periods at bus stops or stations. Either book a taxi in advance or take the number of a licensed taxi company with you • Stay with your friends if possible. If you are walking home alone, arrange to call or text a friend to let them know that you have arrived safely • When walking, stay on busy, well-lit streets whenever possible • If you feel threatened, go to a public place
where you know there will be other people, for example, a garage or shop • Stay alert! If you are wearing headphones or chatting on a mobile phone, you will not hear trouble approaching. This information and much more can be found at www.suzylamplugh.org Burglary prevention: Lock doors and windows at night and when you leave the house (even if you are only going into the garden). Don’t leave valuables such as mobile phones and handbags in view of ground-floor windows or doors. Mark valuable items with your postcode using an ultra-violet pen and register the items’ serial numbers for free at www.immobilise. com. This will help the Police to return your property to you if it is lost or stolen. Bicycle thefts Remember to lock your bike in a designated area that is under regular surveillance rather than to a lamp post or fence. Use a good quality ‘D’ lock. These are inexpensive and are available on campus and at local cycle shops. Drugs The UK has very strict regulations regarding the possession of drugs. If you are caught in possession of drugs (other than those available from a UK pharmacist or on prescription), you will be arrested and either taken to court in the UK or deported. The Police will always inform the university of any student who is arrested on drugs-related charges. BU always takes this very seriously and will take disciplinary action against the student in addition to any legal action. Student Handbook 2014 | 39
Bournemouth and the local area
Bo ur ne mo ut h an d th e loc al area – yo ur new ho me Bournemouth has a vibrant town centre with large high street stores, boutique shops and plenty of cafés and coffee shops. The town is connected to the seafront by the beautiful Victorian gardens. Nearby Poole is a lively, bustling harbour town renowned for its many water sports and Poole Harbour – the second largest natural harbour in the world.
Salisbury
The New Forest
The seafront and beach Bournemouth is famous for its seven miles (12 kilometres) of sandy beach. In the summer, the beach is very busy with tourists. In the winter, it is the perfect place for taking a long walk. You can start at Bournemouth Pier and then either take a left or a right: If you turn right, you will be heading in the direction of Sandbanks and Poole. Sandbanks is a beautiful stretch of beach with views over the Isle of Purbeck and Studland beach. On the other side of Sandbanks beach is Poole Harbour, which is often full of windsurfers and kitesurfers. Alternatively, if you turn left at Bournemouth Pier, you will be walking in the direction of Boscombe Pier and Southbourne. If you have the time (and energy), you can walk to the very end of the stretch of beach to Hengistbury Head, a prehistoric nature reserve which offers superb views of Christchurch Harbour and Poole Bay.
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The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Christchurch
Bournemouth and the local area
Arts and cultural activities in the town The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is a beautifully restored house by the sea with collections from around the world and various works of art, performances and workshops on offer. Entrance is free. www.russell-cotes. bournemouth.gov.uk There are theatrical and musical performances at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), The Pavilion (in Bournemouth) and the Lighthouse in Poole. Events listings can be found at www.bournemouth.co.uk Pavilion Dance is the South West’s new dance centre based at The Pavilion offering dance lessons and a great line-up of international and local dance performers.
Poole Quay is also an interesting place to visit with historic buildings, a museum and boat trips around the harbour or to Brownsea Island.
The local area Bournemouth and Poole sit in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. To the east lies the beautiful New Forest, full of wild horses and cattle, wonderful walks and bike trails and traditional old villages and pubs. To the west lie the 185-million-year-old World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Purbeck, with its stunning countryside and the historic village and castle at Corfe. Christchurch and Lymington are small historic towns that are also worth visiting and are only a short train journey away.
Bournemouth Pier
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Adjusting to life in the UK
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Living in a new country is a fantastic and exciting experience. However, living, working and studying in a different country is not the same as being on holiday and sometimes you might feel frustrated or confused by the way we do things in the UK. If you are coming to live in the UK for the first time, it’s a good idea to try and prepare yourself so that you know what to expect. If you have friends who have lived here before, talk to them and ask them about their experiences. To help you adjust to living here, we’ve added lots of practical information to the ‘Living in the UK’ pages of our website, including:
own. Most international students experience a slight culture shock when they move to the UK, which is completely normal. It is often the small differences that cause the most discomfort: the smell of certain foods, the way people greet you in the street or on campus, or the sense of humour.
• Food and mealtimes.
In order to help you adapt to living in the UK it is useful to have an understanding of UK culture and your own cultural identity. You probably already have a certain level of cross-cultural knowledge and understanding. However, it’s still a really good idea to prepare yourself by considering the issue of culture before you get here (and while you have time). If you adapt successfully and quickly to the UK culture, it will help you to be successful in your studies.
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ living-in-the-uk
Start thinking!
• British weather • Public holidays • Supermarkets (including specialist shops that sell food from your home country) • Clothes shopping
Cultural adaptation It may take you a little time to adjust to living in a different culture, however similar to your
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In order to successfully adapt to a different culture, you need to understand your own culture first. Most of the time we don’t need to think about our own culture because we just naturally know how to behave and what
Adjusting to life in the UK is expected of us. We learn these cultural values and behaviours automatically from our families and friends, and the environment around us during our childhood.
Normally the symptoms of jetlag gradually improve and are gone after the first week.
On our website you’ll find quizzes and activities to help you to understand your own culture and the differences you might find in the British culture. Also on the website, you’ll find information about the process of adjusting to life in a new country, including links to BU’s YouTube channel where you can watch interviews with international students to find out what they think about British culture and how they have adapted to it.
• Try to sleep and eat meals according to UK time, starting on your flight – it will help your body to adjust
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ culturaltransition
Jetlag Jetlag is most common when travellers rapidly cross five or more time zones. It might make you feel tired and can affect your sense of time, concentration, memory and performance. The combination of jetlag and culture shock isn’t great. If you’re feeling tired, it will be harder to deal with any problems that arise and you might feel more emotional than normal, so it’s especially important to look after yourself at this time.
The following advice might help:
• When you arrive, try to keep active during the day, spend some time outside in the daylight and avoid sleeping for short periods, allowing your body to adapt to the new time zone • Limit or avoid alcoholic drinks – alcohol may make you more tired or emotional • Drink lots of water and eat healthily.
“Adapting to British culture at first wasn’t an issue, although every day I did wake up and realise this wasn’t home! If you make friends with others that have come from abroad, you learn to cope with it together because you are all going through the same issues. I started to feel at home a bit after Christmas.” Jason Banrey, USA, MA Multi-Media Journalism
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Useful contacts
Useful contacts If you are phoning or faxing, remember that:
Emergencies
• From outside the UK dial the international dialling code for your country, then 44 and omit the 0 at the beginning of the numbers below
Fire, Police, Ambulance and Bomb Threats (any time, day or night) • From inside the university: telephone 222 • From outside the university: telephone 999
• If you are in the UK omit the +44 and dial the full number including the 0.
English Language Support (ELSIS)
BU contacts: Residential Services Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 961671 Fax: + 44 (0)1202 965025 Email: accommodation@bournemouth.ac.uk
Additional Learning Support Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965663 Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk
askBU Students Service Website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ student/askbu Talbot Campus: The Base, Poole House Lansdowne Campus: The Library, Bournemouth House Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 969696 Fax: + 44 (0)1202 961623 Email: askbustudents@bournemouth. ac.uk
Counselling Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965020 Email: scounsel@bournemouth.ac.uk
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Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965300
International Admissions Team Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 961603 Email: internationaladmissions@ bournemouth.ac.uk
International Student Exchange Co-ordinator (for exchange students) Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965824 Email: studyabroad@bournemouth.ac.uk
Useful contacts
Medical Centre During term-time: Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965378 Outside term-time: Telephone: + 44 (0)8444 772416
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, Centre for Spirituality, Belief and Religion Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965383 Email: chaplaincy@bournemouth.ac.uk
Nursery Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965576 Email: talbotwoods@brighthorizons.com
sportBU Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965012
Students’ Union at BU (SUBU) Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965765
SUBU Advice Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965779/965778 Text: +44 (0)7501 622462 Fax: + 44 (0)1202 535990 Email: subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk
Travel: The following contacts may be useful to you when planning a journey or travel in the UK: National Express: www.nationalexpress.com Train enquiries: www.nationalrail.co.uk Travel Link UK Transfers (Bournemouth taxi company): www.travelinkuk.co.uk Megabus (cheap bus travel): www.megabus.com Greyhound UK (cheap bus travel): www.greyhounduk.com Megatrain (cheap train travel): www.megatrain.com
Other useful numbers and websites: Counselling support Samaritans (24-hour crisis line) Telephone: 0845 790 9090 (from inside the UK) Email: jo@samaritans.org
Foreign Nationals Registration Office Telephone: +44 (0)1202 220693 Madeira Road Police Station, Bournemouth BH1 1QQ Open Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, 9.30am-12pm.
Immigration www.gov.uk/visas-immigration
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants Telephone: +44 (0)20 7251 8708 Fax: +44 (0)20 7251 8707 Email: info@jcwi.org.uk Website: www.jcwi.org.uk
DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) Telephone: 0300 7906801 Driving licences 0300 7906802 Vehicles Website: www.dvla.gov.uk
The British Council The British Council and UKCISA provide excellent information for international students. We suggest that you visit their websites to see the services they offer before you come to the UK. Telephone: +44 (0)161 957 7755 Fax: +44 (0)20 7957 7762 10 Spring Gardens London SW1A 2BN Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org Website: www.britishcouncil.org
UKCISA (The UK Council for International Student Affairs) Telephone: +44 (0)20 7107 9922/9214 9 - 7 St Albans Place, London N1 0NX Website: www.ukcisa.org.uk
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Rules and Regulations
R ules an d Reg ul atio ns When you accept your offer from BU, you are agreeing to abide by all our rules, regulations, policies and procedures during your studies. When you complete your Online Registration you will need to tick a box to say that you have read, understood and agreed to the rules and regulations. You can read them in full at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/rules Our rules outline how certain decisions are made, for example, your progression on your course. They also include details about what you should do if you are unable to submit a piece of coursework and the consequences of handing in a piece of work late. It’s important that you know about this, so please read the information carefully.
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Our rules are in place to make sure that the university treats all students fairly. Often, when students break the rules and are penalised, they claim that they didn’t know about that rule. Unfortunately, this is not an acceptable defence.
Data Protection The university holds all students’ personal information securely in hard copy format and electronically, and in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998. For more information about this, see: www. bournemouth.ac.uk/dpa
Glossary
Glo ssa ry Academic offence Gaining an unfair advantage in your studies (e.g. by copying someone else’s work).
Assessment Normally, assessment takes the form of an assignment or exam, but it could also be a presentation, the production of a portfolio or some other task.
Bachelor’s degree Undergraduate degree or first degree.
Conditional Offer An offer of a place on a course which has conditions attached to it (e.g. you can have a place on the course if you pass a specific exam, get a minimum of 6 in IELTS etc.).
Dependant(s) In immigration terms, this means someone who relies on you financially. This is usually a spouse (husband or wife) or child.
EEA European Economic Area – this consists of the EU, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Entry Clearance The visa that you apply for before you enter the UK.
EU National A person who holds a passport from an EU (European Union) country.
Foreign Nationals’ Registration Office This office is based at the police station and is where students from some countries need to go to register when they arrive.
GP (General Practitioner) This is the doctor that you will first see in your medical practice and who will make the initial diagnosis – a GP is trained in all areas of medicine.
Home Office The UK government department responsible for the police, national security, the justice system and immigration.
Instalments (paying by…) A number of separate payments (rather than paying all in one go).
Lecture A talk or presentation given to a large group of students. Although they are not as participative as seminars, students are still encouraged to actively participate in lectures by asking questions etc.
Levels C, I, H, M These are different levels of higher education qualifications. Level C, I and H are at undergraduate level and represent Certificate, Intermediate and Honours levels. M is Master’s level. For full-time undergraduate courses, Level C is taught in the first year, Level I in the second year, and Level H in the third year of a three-year course or the fourth year of a sandwich course.
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Glossary
Master’s degree
Repatriation
A postgraduate degree.
When you are flown to your home country if you are very sick, or when your body is flown home if you die.
Mitigating circumstances Special reasons that need to be taken into consideration when marking your assignments or when considering your academic progress. For example, if you are seriously ill and therefore you can’t hand in an assignment on time, you will need to report your mitigating circumstances in order to request an extension to the deadline.
Seminar
myBU
Academic department or faculty (e.g. The School of Tourism, The Media School).
BU’s Virtual Learning Environment which provides access to course materials online; learning resources including reading lists for most units and past exam papers; opportunities for communication and e-assessment.
NHS National Health Service.
NUS National Union of Students.
Postgraduate degree A Master’s degree.
Programme Your course of study.
Programme Administrator The person who will be responsible for the administration of your course.
Programme Leader The academic who leads a programme/ course.
Refectory Large cafeteria serving food and drink.
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A class with a smaller group of students than a lecture. Seminars allow the opportunity for greater interaction and participation between students and their tutors.
School
Student ID card The card that you will be given when you have enrolled. It is your identification card (to prove you are a student), your library card and it stores printing credits.
Students’ Union (SUBU) The organisation that is responsible for representing and supporting (academically and socially) students during their studies. SUBU is independent from the university.
UKCISA (The UK Council for International Student Affairs) UKCISA offers advice to international students and staff working in international education. It represents their interests in negotiations at government level.
Unconditional offer Offer of a place at university with no conditions attached (i.e. when you have already met all of the entry requirements).
Undergraduate degree Bachelor degree/first degree/honours degree.
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