Welcome Guide 2014-15: UK Edition

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Welcome Guide 2014-15

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Contents

Welcome to BU

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Get ready!

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Accommodation

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Orientation Checklist

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Arrivals Fortnight

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Transport and parking

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Fees and your finances

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Preparing to start your studies

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Academic facilities and study support

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Health and wellbeing

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Student Support Services

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Social and extra-curricular activities

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Being part of the local community

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Staying safe

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Bournemouth and the local area

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Rules and Regulations

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Useful contacts

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Glossary

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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 if you have any problems. Please read this Welcome Guide carefully. You should also look at these other great sources of information: • The New Student Essentials website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/ essentials • The BU Student Portal: studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk • iBU app www.bournmouth.ac.uk/student/ibu

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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

? G ot q u e stio n s? th t to Bo ur ne mou • Ho w w ill I ge live? • Whe re w ill I

m y fe es? • Ho w do I pay udies? ep are fo r m y st • Ho w ca n I pr e ill or I ne ed som • What if I am ? th ou m ne Bo ur he lp w hi le I’m in e? do in m y free tim • What ca n I ne mou th lik e? • What’s Bo ur

ll t h e Re ad o n fo r a a n swe rs !

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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 offer and confir m your result s with us if neces sary. 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 usern ame, password and link to Onlin e regist ration . You should have receiv ed your this Welco me Guide by post. Onlin e the online regist ration webp ages in a letter with 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 :

ion. Enro lmen t. Atte nd your enro lmen t sess tion abou t whe re this Welc ome Guide inclu des info rma The lette r you rece ived by post with ld cont act take plac e. If you don’t know, you shou and whe n your enro lmen t sess ion will askBU (w w w.bo urne mou th.a c.uk /stu You need to brin g the follo wing docu

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men ts with you to your enro lmen t sess

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(orig inals only plea se!) • Your qual ifica tion s/ce rtific ates 4, we will have rece ived your resu lts (If thes e are A-le vels awa rded in 201 g them with see them , but it’s a good idea to brin elect roni cally so we may not ask to you just in case .)

se • Phot o ID (Pas spor t or driv ing licen

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orig inal birth cert ifica te)

men ts you ide you with the info rma tion and docu At your enro lmen t sess ion, we’l l prov de the follo wing : to star t your stud ies. This will inclu othe • Your ‘Pro gramme Han dboo k’ and

r course docu men ts as appr opri ate

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ent and read y to star t your stud ies. That ’s it! You’re a fully enro lled stud ks. to help you thro ugh the first t wo wee See page 9 for an orie ntat ion chec klist

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Accommodation

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I’ve confirmed I’m coming. Where am I going to live?

What if the university can’t offer me accommodation?

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.

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.

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. 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.

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Residential Services also have Facebook pages for students who want to advertise 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


Accommodation 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. 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.

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.

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

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Accommodation 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.

You should also consider the following: • 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/studentinfo • Insurance – students in university-allocated 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. • You should register at your term-time address on the Electoral Roll, in addition to your home address. This is important because without registering you will not be able to vote in local elections and you may find it difficult (or even impossible) to gain goods on credit, open a bank account or get

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a new mobile phone contract. You can find more information about this online www. bournemouth.gov.uk/voting. • As a full-time student, you will be exempt from paying Council Tax and will be given a Council Tax exemption certificate when you enrol on your course. If you have any questions about this, you should contact askBU or SUBU Advice. (see page 31).

Getting to BU For maps, directions and other information about travelling to BU, please see our website: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/gettinghere


Orientation Checklist ISOP and Arrivals Fortnight

Or ie nt atio n C h e c k

list

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Th is is a ch ar rive at BU:

du ring th e first t wo

we ek s af te r yo u

mmod at ion Move int o yo ur ac co fami ly at home yo u do n’t Co nt ac t fr ien ds an d t ac tiv ities so th at t Ar riv als Fo rtn igh ou ab t ou d fin to ide Re ad yo ur Even ts Gu mi ss anyt hing

t is an d bu y fo od ne ares t su pe rm ar ke Fin d ou t wh ere yo ur eq uipme nt, be dding ) ss ar y ite ms (ki tch en ce ne th wi use ho t/ t Eq uip yo ur fla th ro ugh th e dif feren ac ce ss inf or matio n to w ho t ou d fin d Lo g in to myBU an commun ities th ere ve r fo r de ta ils ) p (se e ins ide fro nt co t, Do wn load th e iBU ap on s ins uran ce . If no s yo u wi th po sse ssi ide ov pr ct ra nt co od at ion bik es, Ch ec k if yo ur ac comm prop erty (es pe cia lly ho w to ins ure yo ur t ou ab ce an ur Ins ta lk to En ds leigh lap top s, came ra s) r Re gis ter wi th a do cto

En ro l on yo ur co urs e use s nt pa rts of th e camp y arou nd th e im po rta Ge t to kn ow yo ur wa se s use th e un ive rsi ty bu Ge t to kn ow ho w to Mee t ot he r st uden ts

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Arrivals Fortnight

ht A r r iva ls fo r t n ig b e r 2014 15 - 28 Septe m

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. It is essential that you attend this. If you will be living in university-managed accommodation, you will also receive a letter or email 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

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early to take part in social events if you want to. If you are unsure about when you should arrive, please contact askBU (see page 44).

Arrivals Fortnight Arrivals Fortnight is an exciting combination of everything you need to settle into life as a BU student. It includes essential things like enrolling on your course and getting all the information you need to start your studies, as well as plenty of opportunities to make friends, have fun and explore the town and the local area.


Arrivals Fortnight Together, BU and SUBU offer a wide range of daytime and evening events for you to choose from, catering for all tastes and personalities. Your challenge is to plan your time carefully and make the most of every opportunity! The Arrivals Events Guide is your essential guide to your first two weeks at BU and includes a full programme, showing you what is happening, when and where. Make sure you read it so you don’t miss anything! You should have received a copy by post alongside this Welcome Guide. It is also available to download from the New Student Essentials website: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/essentials When you enrol on your course you will be given a timetable which will show all the course induction sessions which you must attend and it is important that you prioritise these above any social activities.

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Transport and parking

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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. 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 mobile 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). 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.

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

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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. 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


Transport and parking

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.

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

parking near to Talbot Campus is also very limited. There are no parking spaces available at Halls of Residence, except for blue badge holders, who must apply for a BU parking permit. If you feel you need a car, we recommend that you consider Unilet accommodation where the options of a driveway or on-street parking are often available. Parking permits are limited and only issued to specific types of student (e.g. if you are registered disabled or have a young child). There are penalties of up to £70 if you park without a permit. Due to the on-going developments to our facilities, car parking at Talbot Campus will be monitored closely. BU operates a Car Share group for those who have no other option than to travel to BU by car – find out more at www.bournemouthuni. liftshare.com. For more information, see www.bournemouth. ac.uk/parking.

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.

Trains 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.

Car parking In support of our commitment to the environment car parking is limited, both on campus and at accommodation residences. There is no parking at Lansdowne Campus, and limited parking (for parking permit holders only) at Talbot Campus. Alternative

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Fees and your finances

Fe es an d yo ur fin an ce s

Fees and how to pay them You remain ultimately liable for your tuition fees, no matter what the source of the funds – your parents, Student Loans Company, employer or any other sponsor, such as the NHS. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure that your fees are paid. 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.

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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 Full-time undergraduate UK 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/student-finance


Fees and your finances

Scholarships and bursaries

• Rent: £430 per month

BU offers a range of scholarships to UK students which are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and personal profile. Information about BU Scholarships (including appropriate deadline dates) can be found on our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ funding.

• Food: £173 per month

We also offer bursary funding for students who come from a low income background. This support is offered to applicants whose household income is £25,000 or below. The number of awards available is limited so if you meet the income criteria, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Full details including how to apply can be found on our website at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/funding.

What are the costs of studying and living at university?

• 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 • Washing/laundry: £26 per month • Travel: between £21 and £150 per month, depending on where you live and how you choose to travel • Leisure costs: between £40 and £172 per month, depending on your lifestyle. In order to help you budget for the year we have included a costs sheet on the next page.

How much money you spend will depend on your personal lifestyle. 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):

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Fees and your finances

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 students budget at www. studentcalculator.org.uk You can find more information and tips on budgeting and saving money on our website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/budget

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Fees and your finances

Estimated costs for studying for one year: Study costs

Estimated annual cost

Tuition fees Dissertation/thesis (binding costs) Field trips Other course-related costs (e.g. uniform, equipment etc.) IT costs (i.e. printing/copying/software) Travel costs to and from campus Travel costs related to research Books, study guides, journals, subscriptions Stationery Graduation (clothes, photos, travel, accommodation)

Subsistence

Monthly costs

Estimated annual cost

Rent

Bills: Electricity Gas Water rates TV licence Council Tax* Telephone rental/internet provider Telephone/mobile Personal insurance Food Laundry Medicines

Leisure activities: Gym/Sports membership Membership of clubs and societies Eating out/social activities Leisure travel

Totals * If applicable (see page 8).

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Preparing to start your studies

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Timetables Your timetable will be made available to you when you start your course. You’ll need to complete your online registration in advance of your arrival to ensure you can access your timetable once it’s released.

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 completed online registration. You don’t need

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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 our iBU mobile 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. 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

Managing your time

If you would like to improve your study skills, you can explore the online help available on the Academic Skills Community in myBU.

When you’re studying at university level, 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.

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 21 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 on our 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.

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!

For further information and links to useful resources about plagiarism, referencing and avoiding academic offences, see the library webpages: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ academic-offences

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Academic facilities and study support

Academ ic fa ci lities and st

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

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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 how to use the Library, the different services available to support your studies 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 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. Visit the IT Services homepage at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/it for more information about our services.

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 learn another language independently if you would like to. There is a community on myBU related to language skills: BU:Languages@BU for learning French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese Please go to the registration page on the myBU Languages@BU community and select the language you require. You can find more information on the Student Portal: studentportal.bournemouth.ac.uk/ things/language

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) 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 moving around, you will need to access UK Social Services support. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) offers some financial support for your learning and you should apply for this as soon as possible. If you would like more information about the type of support we can offer you, or how to apply for the DSA, visit www.bournemouth. ac.uk/disabilities or contact one of the Additional Learning Support team for a confidential chat on +44 (0)1202 965663.

BU Graduate School The Graduate School provides a central academic and social focus for our postgraduate community, both postgraduate researchers and Master’s students. The team are there to provide you with a framework to support your studies as well as maximise your development, in terms of: • Personal and professional development • Research skills training • Internationalisation www.bournemouth.ac.uk/graduate-school

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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. Registering with a doctor

Medication

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 31). When you register, you can choose if you prefer a male or female GP.

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.

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. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/medical

Dentists There is a charge for all dental treatment, even under the NHS, but, as a student, you may be entitled to some assistance with payment. For details of local dentists, visit the NHS website: www.nhs.uk

Alcohol and Drugs

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.

You may already be aware of some of the dangers of excessive drinking or taking drugs or ‘legal highs’. Please think carefully about the effects that alcohol and other substances could have on your health, your mental wellbeing and your studies. You’ll find a wide range of information relating to your health, alcohol, drugs and legal highs, as well as more general health information at www.nhs.uk/livewell/studenthealth

Immunisations

Emergencies and accidents

Infectious diseases

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.

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If you have a genuine emergency, telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance, the police or the fire service. If you are on campus, you should dial 222 from a BU phone.


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

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy

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:

All students (whatever their faith, if any) are welcome to contact the Chaplaincy to:

• Get a letter to confirm that you are a student

• Be put in touch with local faith communities and places of worship

• Get a replacement ID card or Council Tax exemption certificate • Get information about bursaries and scholarships • Reset your computer password or unlock your IT account • Find out how to submit appeals, mitigating circumstances and complaints. • Be referred to other support services. www.bournemouth.ac.uk/student/askbu (see page 31 for our contact details)

Counselling Service 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. ac.uk/counselling for more information. (see page 31 for our contact details)

• Talk to a Chaplain in confidence about personal matters

• Explore the concept of religious faith and its implications for justice and peace • Join a group for prayer, study or fellowship or use our various prayer rooms • Ask questions about life issues and the working out of one’s own spirituality. 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 postgraduate lunches and lectures about academic and faith issues. 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 31). For further details please see www.bournemouth.ac.uk/chaplaincy.

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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’s 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 phone us (see page 31).

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The Atrium Art Gallery 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.

Excursions Throughout the year, we organise trips to different towns, including Oxford, London, Bath and Brighton. The trips are a good-value way to explore and meet new friends. You can buy tickets from SUBU reception or online: www.discoverdorset.co.uk/ servlet/uni-tours

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 (see page 31). You can find more details about campus food outlets on our website: www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/eating

To find out more visit www.bournemouth. ac.uk/student/award or email busda@bournemouth.ac.uk

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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, have young children, or they could be elderly. Even if you live in halls, your neighbours might have different lifestyles and timetables 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, it is sensible to take precautions to protect yourself and your property from crime. 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 call or email us (see page 31). 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.

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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 Police will always inform the university of any student who is arrested on drugsrelated charges. BU always takes this very seriously and will take disciplinary action against the student in addition to any legal action.

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Bournemouth and the local area

Bo ur ne mo ut h an d th e loc al area – yo ur new ho me

Salisbury

The New Forest

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. 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:

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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.


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 a dance centre based at The Pavilion offering 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.

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Rules and regulations

R ules an d re gu lation s

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


Useful contacts

Useful contacts 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

Emergencies Fire, Police, Ambulance and Bomb Threats (any time, day or night) • From inside the university: telephone 222 • From outside the university: telephone 999

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

Police (Universities’ Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT)) Mobile: + 44 (0)7554 439650 Email: universitiessnt@dorset.pnn.police.uk

sportBU Telephone: +44 (0)1202 965012 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sport

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 www.subu.org.uk/advice Email: subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk

English Language Support (ELSIS) Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965300

Medical Centre During term-time: Telephone: + 44 (0)1202 965378 Outside term-time: Telephone: + 44 (0)8444 772416

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Glossary

Glo ssa ry Academic offence

myBU

Gaining an unfair advantage in your studies (e.g. by copying someone else’s work).

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.

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.

Programme Your course of study.

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.).

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 threeyear course or the fourth year of a sandwich course.

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.

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Programme Administrator The person who will be responsible for the administration of your course.

Programme Leader The academic who leads a programme/course.

Seminar 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 Academic department or faculty (e.g. The School of Tourism, The Media School).

Unconditional offer Offer of a place at university with no conditions attached (i.e. when you have already met all of the entry requirements).


iBU is the FREE official mobile app for students studying at BU Available for Blackberry, Android and Apple devices (as well as a web browser version for other web-enabled devices)

The app will allow you to access a range of university services including your academic timetable, live bus timetable, staff directory, library catalogue search and much more. You can download the app before you arrive, but you will need to have completed your university online registration (as detailed in your welcome letter) before you can register and use it. You’re also able to suggest ideas for other services that you think would be useful to have on the app. Download the app now for your phone or tablet device through the App Store, Google Play Store or Blackberry World. For students with other web enabled devices, you can also access the app at the following link www.bournemouth. ac.uk/ibu


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