Welcome to UCA Canterbury
Campus Welcome Guide 2019
A Warm Welcome
Professor Terry Perk Head of UCA Canterbury
On behalf of UCA, I would like to give you a warm welcome to our Canterbury campus. Situated in the heart of Canterbury, a cathedral city exuding historic charm, our campus presents a wealth of opportunity. At the hub of an incredible network of local and regional arts organisations, you will be instantly connected to professional opportunities and projects in and outside of your course. From partnerships with galleries to connections with festivals, there’s something for all our creatives. Bursting with student appeal, it’s no wonder that so many of our students fall in love with the city. The warm, friendly atmosphere both on and off campus will make you feel right at home. Last year saw UCA students exceed expectations, from award-winning design to international architecture. Alongside these incredible achievements, our students are also engaged in helping shape our local environment in Canterbury. Amongst these last year was MA Fine Art student, Gloria Treseder, who won an open art competition to transform Canterbury East
Network Rail Footbridge with her communityinspired designs. Here at UCA, we will also encourage you to collaborate with different courses across our campus to enhance your skills and experience. One thing I am personally looking forward to for the coming year is our campus celebration of the 100-year centenary of the Bauhaus, which has had such an influence on Art and Design education in Europe. In October, a series of shared projects and guest lectures across our courses at Canterbury will give new and existing students and staff new opportunities to work collaboratively, bringing our already wonderful community even closer together. Progressive and traditional, historic and futurethinking, UCA really does have it all to offer. Our environment here at Canterbury makes the overall UCA experience a remarkably diverse, stimulating and enjoyable one. As such I look forward to you joining us and helping shape your creative future together.
UCA Canterbury
The campus Our Canterbury campus is a short walk from the picturesque city centre and has a range of purpose-built studios, workshops and lecture theatres. With on-campus accommodation, a café, a newly refurbished bar and a range of art facilities including a specialist library, an art shop and the Herbert Read art gallery, the campus is a relaxed and creative environment. We pride ourselves on being a part of Kent’s vibrant and dynamic international art scene. Our campus is perfectly set in Kent’s glorious countryside and offers a wide range of places to live and things to do. With a buzzing student population, there are lots of living options, making it an attractive place to study. In addition, we have well-established community links which enable grants, paid apprenticeships and internships, involvement with events such as the Folkestone Triennial, and the availability of studio spaces for art and design students and graduates in the area. The campus has a warm, welcoming community that will allow you to fit right in. Watch our video to see what it’s like at UCA Canterbury.
The city Canterbury is an unexpectedly small city brimming with student appeal, with a distinctive mix of ancient culture and contemporary charm. Being home to three universities makes it a lively place, with no shortage of entertainment or good food. A stroll around the city will reveal historic architecture, eclectic bookshops and characterful cafés, alongside lively pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants, so you’ll never run out of things to do! Why not book a visit to Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or go punting along the river? Canterbury’s rich cultural feel attracts a diverse creative crowd, making it the perfect student hub. The nightlife is one of the city’s main draws for its student residents – with DJs, clubs, comedy, cocktails, live bands and more, you’ll find plenty that will appeal to all tastes. Canterbury has fantastic transport links, so you’ll also be within easy reach of London, as well as the towns of Ashford, Maidstone and Rochester, if you fancy going further afield.
Why choose Canterbury?
Canterbury really does have it all to offer. The charm of the city is ignited by architecture, history and culture and it proudly boasts a variety of attractions, from museums to theatres, cathedrals to river tours. There really is something for everyone, so whatever you like to do for fun outside of your studies – and whatever your budget – you won’t be disappointed. The cost of living in Canterbury allows you to enjoy one of the UK’s quaintest towns on a student-friendly budget.
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Students’ Union welcome
Marta Szurmiej UCASU President
We’re here to make your time at UCA amazing! We’re led by and for students, and each year everyone gets a vote to elect a President and VicePresidents for Surrey and Kent. This means you are at the heart of everything we do, and always will be. We’ve won national awards for our work, but we’re always trying our best to do new and better things. We know it’s not all about studying! To ensure you get the most out of your UCA experience we work closely to organise social events, including Freshers’ Fair and work with local venues to ensure you get the best deals on activities and nights out in the area. Over 500 people run or take part in our clubs and societies across our four campuses. UCA Canterbury has a range of existing clubs and societies and we encourage you to get involved and make the most of your time here with us. There are plenty of ways to get involved with us, whether you want to enjoy the events we host, change something about your course, or become a bigger part of your campus community. For instance, we run a Course Rep programme, which puts two students from every year of every subject in a position to give feedback about how the course is run.
Part of what we do is to meet with students directly, to discuss the issues affecting you. This helps us to only work on things that you want, as well as provide support and information about personal or academic concerns. Though we’re run independently to UCA, we work closely with every area of the University to ensure your best interests are integral to everything that happens. As a result, we’ve achieved agreements to pause tuition fee rises, provide student input on the design of campus common areas, and remove the need to spend big on materials to get a good grade. We also know that sometimes things don’t go as planned, so we offer support around course and welfare issues. From academic appeals to help around resubmitting work, we can help simplify the process for you. You’ll get a warm welcome in the Students’ Union, where everyone will always do their best to help you with any issue that you have. See you soon, Marta Szurmiej UCASU President
SU Clubs & Societies UCA Canterbury encourages you to be an active member of the UCA community. Your student body has established several clubs and societies to help enhance your overall experience, enable you to meet new people, and most importantly have fun! We welcome all sorts of activities, from competitive sports clubs to cultural, political and artistic societies and much more!
School Reps In order to provide greater representation within the UCA community we also have one School Rep for each of the eight Schools. School Reps attend School Boards, where they can discuss wider academic issues and trends. They also sit on the Students’ Union Executive Committee, where they are involved in making political decisions that relate to student issues. Learn who your Reps are and what they’re up to
Information is subject to change, so please check the ucasu.com website for a live list. Can’t see something you’d like to join? Why not start your own! For more information, please visit: ucasu.com/clubs/lead Course Reps At the start of each year, we ask students to nominate themselves to become a Course Rep, putting you at the heart of your studies and enabling you to be proactive about change. Each course has reps who are selected near the start of term. As a Course Rep you’ll pass on student feedback and get extra info about your course at meetings called ‘Course Boards’. From tiny problems to really big issues, if things could be improved, Course Reps can represent student views to Course Leaders – meaning students don’t just consume their university experience, they create it. For more information, please visit: ucasu.com/coursereps
Freshers’ Week 23–27 September 2019 To welcome you to life at UCA Canterbury, our SU organises a wealth of fun activities and events especially for you during your first week. With a thriving student population, there will be no shortage of Freshers’ activities for you to get involved with around the city. This is the perfect induction to university life and will give you the opportunity to meet other students and have fun before you start your course. To find out more visit: ucasu.com facebook.com/ucasu twitter.com/ucasu Instagram.com/ucasu @ucasu
Facilities
Our campus and accommodation buildings provide an inclusive, secure and comfortable environment to live, work and socialise in. Physical access is straightforward with automatic entrance doors, ramps and lifts. You’ll find accessible toilet facilities in all our buildings and lecture theatres are fitted with induction loops. Studios and specialist equipment We believe it’s important to have outstanding studio spaces and workshops that allow you to explore your creativity and maximise your potential. At our campus, you can take advantage of any of our creative spaces. We pride ourselves on learning development and will encourage you to learn new techniques and practices to give you the best university experience possible. We’ll help to support your studies and explore your potential by giving you access to high-calibre equipment, unique resources and high-tech digital technologies, including: –– A Fabrication Lab (FABLab) with CNC routing –– Wood, metal, casting and printmaking workshops –– Animation and stop-motion bays –– Herbert Read Gallery and multiple exhibition spaces for fine art –– Digital Visualisation and Simulation lab –– Extensive dedicated sculpture workshop. Take a tour of our campus facilities.
Campus café You’ll find our campus café near the main reception. Throughout the day, the café offers you delicious breakfasts, morning patisseries, and hot and cold lunches. Open to students, staff and visitors, the 50-seat dining area trades on good home-style food and caters for every budget – look out for cut-price dinners, theme days and traditional roasts. We can cater for all dietary needs and if you can’t find what you are looking for, just ask. Our café specialities include: –– A legendary home-made cake selection –– A full selection of Italian coffee, speciality teas and associated branded goods –– An extensive freshly-prepared hot lunch menu –– A wide variety of homemade soups, sandwiches and snacks. Opening hours 08.30–16.00, Monday to Friday (term time) 09.00–14.00, Monday to Friday (out of term)
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Campus bar Open to students, staff and visitors, our newlyredecorated bar offers a great social space, wide variety of drinks and competitive bar prices. As well as being open every weekday, you’ll find it open late on select nights for organised events, such as comedy, themed and open mic nights. With brand new furniture and a new sound system, it’s a great place to relax with friends. The bar offers coffee, a diverse bar menu and a relaxing space for great conversation. If you’re looking for entertainment, you can make the most of Freeview TV, pool and football tables, giant Jenga and Wii. Opening hours 11.00–20.00, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11.00–22.00, Wednesday Galleries Our Canterbury campus is home to the Herbert Read Gallery. All UCA galleries are free to enter and we welcome students and staff, as well as visitors from the local and wider community. We aim to showcase talent and inspire people to engage with the arts in an open and creative environment. Opening hours 10.00–18.00, Monday to Friday 10.00–17.00, Saturday 13.00–17.00, Sunday Want to see more? Take a virtual tour of the campus.
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Library & Student Services
Our library collections include a wide range of resources to help support you in your studies. We have a vast and impressive selection of books, journals and DVDs for you to explore, as well as special collections focused on animation, photography and arts activism, to name but a few. In each library, there is a Gateway Desk where you will find someone to help point you in the right direction. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, please let us know. You’ll be able to request and borrow materials from any of our UCA campuses, and if they don’t have the resource, we can arrange to borrow materials from the British Library. We have an online library catalogue to help you search and locate books, magazines and DVDs, as well as a team of expert advisers to make your studying as seamless as possible. You can find further information and contact details about our Library & Student Services at: uca.ac.uk/lss facebook.com/ucalibrarycanterbury twitter.com/ucalibrary Instagram.com/ucalibrary
Using the library before enrolling You’re welcome to use the library as a visitor before you enrol on your course – it’s a great way to gather some inspiration, especially if you’ve been assigned a summer project. Our full collection of books will be available to you, as well as the wide range of art and design magazines that we subscribe to. Although you won’t be able to borrow anything until you’re fully enrolled, you can make copies of anything in either printed or digital format using the library photocopiers and scanners. Borrowing from the library Standard loan periods are three weeks or seven days for high-demand books, and seven days for DVDs. Pre-degree students can borrow up to 10 items at once, whilst undergraduate students can borrow up to 15 items. This number increases to 20 in the third or fourth year of your course. If you need any further information, please contact the library at: library@uca.ac.uk
Enrolment and UCA libraries Your Learning & Teaching Librarian and Learning Development Tutor will run special workshops and events throughout the year, which are tailored to your course requirements. These are scheduled into your course timetable so you’ll receive the full details for each event. You can find an up-to-date schedule of talks and workshops held in each library throughout the academic year at: uca.ac.uk/lss/lss-events You can also use a range of electronic learning resources on myUCA – the University’s student portal. Library card Your student ID card is also your library card. You’ll be issued with this card at your enrolment session and you’ll need to have it with you if you want to borrow, print or photocopy material. Digital resources For more information, and a full list of the digital resources that we have here at UCA, please visit: uca.ac.uk/library/resources
Archives and special collections Our archives contain artists’ books, catalogues, photos and press from our founding institutions ranging from late 19th century fashion shows to technical architect’s drawings. Visit the UCA website for a full list of special collections, details about volunteering, and information on access: uca.ac.uk/archives Opening times The library is open seven days a week during term time: 08:30–20:00, Monday–Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday 13:00–17:00, Sunday There are also three weekends of extended opening hours per year: 10:00–19:00, Saturday and Sunday 09:00–17:00, weekdays during holidays
Student services & support Your gateway The Gateway can be located in the library – our Specialist Advisers are there to help you with any questions or support you may need, both in person and online. You’ll also have access to a range of student services and support, including counselling, advice on finance and careers, further academic support, disability services and dyslexia support. Our academic support teams can help you to develop your creative and academic practices, together with effective research skills for: –– Understanding project briefs –– Accessing online resources –– Finding and evaluating research sources –– Organisation and time management –– Presenting your ideas. For more information on how the Gateway can support you, please visit: uca.ac.uk/library/academic-support Alternatively, please contact: gatewaycanterbury@uca.ac.uk
International students If you’re an international student, our Specialist Advisers can help you with: –– Adapting to life and the culture in the UK –– Visa renewal –– Visas to visit other countries –– Police registration –– Working in the UK during and after your studies –– Getting a National Insurance number –– Registering with the National Health Service (NHS) –– Getting English language support –– Money advice, including help with setting up a UK bank account –– Problems with landlords, accommodation issues and council tax demands –– Personal and general problems. For more information, please contact a Specialist Adviser at: advicecant@uca.ac.uk Or visit: uca.ac.uk/student-services
Campus computing All new students are centrally registered by the University when you enrol. As part of enrolment, you’ll be automatically registered for IT facilities and your UCA username and password will be given to you at the end of the online process.
Your student card It is important that you display your student card at all times for identification purposes and also for accessing course buildings to which you have been granted access.
Usernames for all new students will be your student number. Student name: Joe Bloggs Username: 19123456 Email address: 19123456@students.uca.ac.uk
UCA email account All students are provided with a UCA email account and all your university email communications will be sent to this email address. It is expected that you will monitor your email account regularly as course materials and notifications will be sent to that address.
To access systems that use UCA single sign-on such as myUCA, Office 365 or Athens, your username will be in the format of 19123456@ students.ucreative.ac.uk instead of 19123456@ students.uca.ac.uk.
To access your email please visit: mail.uca.ac.uk or go online via the MyUCA homepage. Please note the mailbox is limited to 1GB.
Your UCA username and password will give you access to: –– IT facilities across campus. –– The Student Portal (myUCA) –– Email services –– Print and copy services –– Wireless services. Your UCA email address and password will give you access to: –– Office 365 (free Microsoft Office) –– LinkedIn Learning (creative skills) –– Student discounts. We recommend changing your password to something that is meaningful, so that you don’t forget it. This should be a combination of letters or numbers, special characters, uppercase and lowercase and eight characters or above. Forgotten passwords Passwords can be changed at the IT desk in the library (proof of photo ID required) or when logged into UCA mail online at mail.uca.ac.uk
You can also set up your mobile device or tablet to receive UCA emails. To do this, please follow the instructions on the IT help pages at: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students myUCA student portal myUCA is the online learning environment that supports student learning at UCA, and is used by our teaching team to communicate with students, provide course materials and create learning activities. Your lecturer can provide more specific information on how and where you can find required course materials on myUCA. You can access myUCA using your single sign-on username and password, visit: myuca.ucreative.ac.uk For further information on myUCA and our IT services pages, visit: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
Wi-fi Eduroam is a wireless service which enables you, as a UCA student, to access the internet securely on campus by using your UCA username and password login credentials. A good wireless signal is available via Eduroam across campus, excluding halls (where a separate internet service is provided by an external company, StudentCom, who provide wired internet in each bedroom and wireless internet in shared spaces). Full instructions on how to connect on a Mac, PC, tablet or smart phone can be found on the IT help pages or help sheets provided by the IT advisers in our University Library. UCA Print The University has a fleet of multi-functional mono and colour printer/scanner/copiers. The multi-functional devices can be logged into using either your University ID card, or you can log in manually using your UCA username and password. On campus, you can print from any computer to any print and copy station. You can also print from your own device on campus or from home, using mobility print, our E-print service. To set up your device, speak to one of our IT Advisers in the Library or visit our support page. Printing is a chargeable service and credits can be topped up using our secure online payment system at: epay.ucreative.ac.uk/print
Saving your work We provide every student with 5GB of personal UCA network file storage. This can be accessed from any Windows or Apple computer on campus. When working on large project files, we recommend you work from a personal portable hard drive. We also recommend that you don’t save your work locally to the computer as it will be deleted when you log out. Microsoft Office 365 OneDrive storage Microsoft Office 365 is available to all UCA students free of charge. The benefits of this service include 1TB of cloud storage (OneDrive) – accessible by logging in at portal.office.com with your single sign-on username (e.g. 19123456@ students.ucreative.ac.uk) and password. Backing up your work You can back up your work on portable hard drives and, more commonly, USB memory sticks. We recommend following these tips: –– Remember to always back up your work and have at least two copies of important files –– When using personal storage such as an external hard drive or USB memory stick, back it up and put your name on it in case you lose it –– If you’ve emailed a file to yourself, always save to a secure location before working on it –– Never leave your work saved on the desktop of open access computers. Removable storage media can contract and spread malware and malicious code, so make sure you only use trusted removable media devices, only plug into trusted sources and use anti-virus software to scan devices where possible.
Social networking sites If you’re using social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up with your friends and family during your time at university, we recommend the following to keep your personal identity safe: –– Never give your account login details to anyone and always ensure you log off if you’re on a shared computer or device –– Keep the publication of personal details to a minimum –– Be aware of what content you post and be mindful that you’re ultimately responsible for it –– Report anything posted about you that is abusive, offensive or attacks you personally.
never reply to mail from unknown sources or suspected malicious mail or click on any links in these emails –– Check the privacy box when you set up a social network site (Facebook, Twitter etc.) –– Avoid peer to peer (P2P) file sharing services and the use of torrent software on campus which may result in your account being suspended for legal reasons.
Student discounts As a student, you will have access to our student superstore providing up to 80% discount off hardware and software. All you need is your UCA username and password to access these discounts. To find out more please visit: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students/it-student-discounts
To find help online, please go to: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
You can download Microsoft Office for free on your personal device via portal.office.com Tips for data security & privacy –– The University will NEVER ask for your password in an email. If you receive an email asking for your login details, delete it immediately –– Never share personal information such as passwords, even with friends –– Never share personal information (e.g. passwords, credit card numbers) via email or on untrusted websites –– Delete suspect messages immediately –
IT inductions As a new student, you’ll be given an IT induction in your first couple of weeks at UCA. If you need a reminder of the IT induction at any point, please download it from myUCA.
Need IT help? You can contact our Campus Library IT Advisers on: +44 (0)1227 817 308 The Library IT Advisers on each campus can help with IT or password problems. Please note that UCA cannot provide support with your own personal devices. You can pop in during opening hours with your Student ID Card or contact them via telephone.
Accommodation at UCA Canterbury Accommodation at UCA Canterbury Starting a new course can seem quite challenging, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time. However, from the moment you arrive here, you’ll be part of a diverse and tightknit creative community. Our Accommodation Services Office is here to support you and give advice on any issues relating to University or private accommodation. Take a look around our accommodation
Ian Dury House This purpose-built development offers students the opportunity to live on campus. There is a total of nine flats, all of which house six students. All bedrooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom and have shared kitchen facilities. The purpose built-development also offers one self-contained flat for one person.
UCA Canterbury has two halls of residence which come with out-of-hours support, Residential Student Wardens and/or a Security Officer. Both halls have lots to offer! If you have arranged to live in UCA accommodation, please look out for an induction email approximately four weeks before your contract starts.
Hotham Court Located about a 30-minute walk from the campus, Hotham Court offers space for 107 students. Flats consist of three, four, five and six single-study bedrooms and contain a mix of en-suite and shared facilities bathrooms. This ideal location is close to the town centre, shops, bars and restaurants, making it a popular choice amongst students.
Cost per week – £141–£144 Cost per week – £131–£138
When you move in you’ll be given a Welcome Pack containing the Residents’ Information Handbook, lots of other information about living in University accommodation, and some forms which you’ll need to return to the Accommodation Office.
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The private rented accommodation website also offers new and existing students a forum where they can link to social media, find other students to house hunt with, and leave feedback about accommodation and landlords.
Or find out more on our website. HomeStamp and private accommodation With a thriving student population, Canterbury has many options for living in private accommodation. An official university service, HomeStamp can help you to source good-quality private accommodation with a variety of options to consider. HomeStamp is an accreditation scheme based at the University of Kent and all three Universities in Canterbury (UCA, Kent and CCCU) are affiliated to this scheme.
More housing options can be found at: studenttenant.com
Our Accommodation Services team has produced a guide to help you find, view, choose, live in and vacate private accommodation which you may find useful, particularly if this is your first time living away from home. You can download our Student’s Guide to Private Accommodation from our website.
Study Abroad
Broaden your horizons with international opportunities Your university experience at UCA can reach far beyond the South East of England. At UCA we offer you the opportunity to study abroad as a fully recognised and accredited part of your degree course. We pride ourselves in having strong collaborative links with partner institutions worldwide, and our experienced team can help you take advantage of the opportunities available to study outside the UK.
There are two types of exchange options available – a funded Erasmus+ exchange or an international exchange, each of which normally lasts three to five months. If you are on an undergraduate degree, exchanges tend to take place during your second year in spring term.
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. Living in another country, you’ll experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities. You’ll develop initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where you go, a working knowledge of another language, all important skills for employability. Choosing to study abroad can open up a world of career prospects and allow you to develop links with key emerging economies and form networks to set you up in your future career.
Find out more about our study abroad programme at: uca.ac.uk/study/study-abroad
For help and advice, our Study Abroad Co-ordinator is here to help you through the process and make sure that you are fully set up for your time away.
Financial support
UK students have access to a number of sources of funding to help with the costs of studying for a degree, which can be divided into two types – loans and grants. If you have a disability, you may be eligible to apply for support with the costs of study. Look at gov.uk/disabled-studentsallowances-dsas to get an idea of what you can access. Our Specialist Advisers can guide you to potential funding sources and offer you information and advice. You can find full details about the funding sources available to you on our website at: uca.ac.uk/financial-support
Payment of deposit and tuition fees for international students If you are from outside of the EU, you need to pay a tuition fee deposit of £2,500 to secure your place. If you haven’t paid your deposit yet, you can do this using our online payment system: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/how-to-pay As the fee for international students is higher than the fee for UK and EU students, you will receive a discount if you pay your tuition fees in full before the published start date of the course. If you wish to pay your tuition fees in instalments (maximum of six instalments) you will pay the standard fee. Alternatively, you can pay at the Cashier’s Office on campus.
Financial support for international students See our financial support web pages for more information about the support available to international students: uca.ac.uk/financial-support If you have any queries about International fees, please contact our admissions team: T: 01252 892838 E: internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk
Getting to campus The following pages give you our recommended directions to campus via various methods of transport. To view this information on our website, along with our address and postcode, a map to campus and directions from UK airports, please visit: uca.ac.uk/contact-us If you have any questions about travelling to campus, please contact our enquiries team T: 01252 892883 E: enquiries@uca.ac.uk UCA Canterbury New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3AN +44 (0) 1227 817302 By rail Take a National Rail train from London Victoria to Canterbury East, which is the nearest train station to campus, then take a taxi to the University (make sure that you ask for the University for the Creative Arts in New Dover Road – Canterbury has several colleges and universities and sometimes the taxi drivers get them confused!).
By road From London, take the M2 towards Dover, then take the exit at Junction 7 and follow the A2 towards Faversham. Exit the A2 at the A2050 to Canterbury. At the outskirts of the city, take a right at St Peter’s Roundabout and follow the A290/A28 Ring Road. Turn right at the third roundabout by the cinema (signposted A2050 to Sandwich) into New Dover Road. Immediately after the traffic lights turn left into the University drive – look for the signs to Canterbury College and to UCA. Follow the drive round to the right, UCA is on your left. If you’re using a satnav, please use the postcode CT1 3AN rather than searching for UCA Canterbury as some satnavs may take you to the wrong campus. Parking Student parking is only available for blue badge holders, and anyone with special requirements should contact the campus directly on 01227 817302 to arrange this.
Alternatively, take a National Rail train from London St. Pancras International or London Waterloo East to Canterbury West, changing at Ashford International if necessary, then take a taxi to the University.
We recommend that you use the Park and Ride car park which is on New Dover Road (CT1 3EJ). The bus journey to the campus only takes about five minutes. If you mention to the driver where you’re headed they can help you get off at the right stop. You can also look out for the large Canterbury College sign as the UCA campus is located to the left of this.
For train timetables, please see the National Rail website: nationalrail.co.uk
For information about nearby car parks, please visit: canterbury.co.uk/homepage/28/find_a_car_park
Eurostar passengers can get off the train at Ashford International in Kent. This station has direct rail links to Canterbury.
By air It takes between one and two hours to drive from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports to UCA Canterbury. The same journeys take between two and three hours by train. There are rail and coach connections from all airports via central London to all our campuses. By sea The English Channel ferry crossing arrives at Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone. Both Dover and Folkestone are around 30 minutes from Canterbury. From Dover you can take a National Express Coach from Dover (Ferry Port) to Canterbury (Bus Station), or you can catch a National Rail train from Dover Priory to Canterbury East. From these stations, you can catch a taxi to the University. From Folkestone, you can take a Stagecoach Gold number 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station which stops at St. Augustine’s Road. UCA is only three minutes’ walk from here on the righthand side before the traffic lights – turn right into the drive signposted ‘Canterbury College/UCA’ and then right again. Alternatively, you can catch a National Rail train to Canterbury East or Canterbury West, changing at either Dover Priory or Ashford International. If you choose to drive, from Dover take the A256 north, which leads onto the A2 towards Canterbury. From Folkestone, take the M20 east, which turns into the A20. Exit onto the A260, then take the A2 towards Canterbury. Exit the A2 at A2050, take the third exit at the roundabout and follow the New Dover Road towards Canterbury. UCA is on the right-hand side before the traffic lights – turn right into the drive signposted ‘Canterbury College/UCA’ and then right again.
Buses Stagecoach South East operate bus services in and around Canterbury. For details of routes and discounted tickets for students (studentrider) see their website stagecoachbus.com/regionaltickets/south-east/ canterbury/unirider
Car share UCA Liftshare is a free online car-sharing community exclusively for staff and students of UCA, aged 18 years and over. A safe and organised way to share car journeys, Liftshare connects people travelling in the same direction so you can arrange to travel together. It’s really simple to set up an account. And it’s completely free. UCA Liftshare is only open to people who hold a UCA email address and there are separate online communities for staff and students. Find out about the scheme and how to sign up at: uca.ac.uk/liftshare
Enrolment
Step one Before beginning your studies, you’ll need to enrol with us. The enrolment process is in two stages. The first stage can be done via the Applicant Portal before you arrive. The enrolment task will be available from the week commencing 21 August 2019 (pre-degree courses) and 28 August 2019 (undergraduate and postgraduate courses). You can access the Applicant Portal at: registryonline.ucreative.ac.uk Step two The second part of the enrolment process will take place during your induction week once you’re with us on campus. At your enrolment session, a member of the enrolment team will check your qualifications and identification so you’ll need to bring the following with you:
–– All of your original exam certificates –– Passport (or a driving licence AND birth certificate if you don’t have a passport) –– If you are from outside the UK, you must also bring details of your visa, if you have one. You’ll need to complete both of these stages in order to be a fully enrolled student. We will send you an email with information about your enrolment and induction in August. Need help with your enrolment? Visit: uca.ac.uk/enrolment
Step three – Your induction Your induction is a series of sessions specific to your course, which will introduce you to life at UCA and provide you with the information you need to know about our facilities and resources. Your Welcome Week timetable will be emailed to you separately. This provides more information about when and where these sessions will take place. You’ll receive your full course timetable during your Welcome Week. Step four – Your Student ID Card Over the summer, an ‘ID photo upload’ task will be available on the Applicant Portal for you to upload a photograph for your Student ID Card. We encourage you to make use of this option, as it allows you to select your preferred photograph. Unlike a UK passport picture, you are allowed to smile! Once you’ve enrolled, this photo will be used to create your Student ID Card, which will give you access to our buildings and facilities. ID Cards must be worn and be visible at all times whilst on UCA premises. If you can’t upload a photo, there will be an option to have your photograph taken when you arrive. However, you will not have the opportunity to review this photo, and no other methods of submission will be available.
Key contacts
Starting University can be a rollercoaster of emotion, nerves, excitement, anticipation‌ you name it. We are committed to helping you through the process, so we can welcome you to our community in September. On this page you will find key information about start dates and useful contacts for UCA Canterbury. Term dates Pre-degree (Diploma, Extended Diploma and Foundation courses): uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/pre-degree
Undergraduate (BA and BSc Degree) and MArch courses: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/undergraduate Postgraduate (MA, MFA & GradCert) courses: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/postgraduateterm-dates
Timetable You will be given your course timetable when you arrive during your Enrolment and Induction Week.
If you have any questions about term dates or enrolment, please contact the UCA Canterbury Campus Registry team: E: campusregistrycanterbury@uca.ac.uk Other useful contacts If you have any other queries, you can contact our reception team on: T: +44 (0)1227 817 302
If you have a question about your application, please contact our Admissions team on: E: admissions@uca.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1252 892960
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