Winchester University PG Welcome Pack 2017

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WELCOME PACK

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Welcome to the University of Winchester

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Welcome I am delighted that you have chosen to study with us at the University of Winchester.

We’d also love to hear from you as you get ready to start at Winchester – our social media details are on the previous page.

Our passion is to provide you with a university experience that helps you reach your full potential and make a real difference in the world. Whether you are continuing your studies, returning, or new to study, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.

I look forward to welcoming you in person very soon.

This Pack is designed to assist you before you arrive at Winchester, with information about how you register and enrol and how to make your first few weeks as easy as possible. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to our friendly team on the Arrivals Helpline (see page 4 for contact details).

Professor Joy Carter DL Vice-Chancellor

Welcome We, at Winchester Student Union, are delighted to be welcoming you to the University of Winchester as you continue your academic development.

Your Student Union is here to support and represent you every step of the way. Whether that be through academic and welfare support, advice, or just someone to talk to, our office door is always open. We will be out and about for the whole of Freshers’ Fortnight ensuring that you settle in just right, with your Executive Officers (in green) and Freshers’ Crew (in orange).

As well as Freshers Fortnight we are here throughout the year working behind the scenes to support you through your time at the University of Winchester.

If you are passionate, just like us, about making change and ensuring the best possible experience for yourself and your peers, the opportunity to become one of the most important change makers starts from the moment your university experience begins.

Head over to pages 18-19 to find out more about what your Student Union has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Tali Atvars Winchester Student Union President 2017-18

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Contents Arrivals Helpline.................................................... 4 Step One: Register Online..................................... 5 Step Two: Arrivals Weekend.................................. 6 Step Three: Enrolment, Programme Inductions and Timetables.................................... 7 Checklist................................................................ 9 Headstart schedule............................................... 9 Fees and finance.................................................... 14 IT Services............................................................. 15 Food on campus..................................................... 16 Winchester Student Union.................................... 18 Student support, health and wellbeing................. 20 Academic Skills...................................................... 22 English Language Teaching and Support (ELTSU).... 22 Careers.................................................................. 23 Your campus.......................................................... 24 Foundation Music.................................................. 26 Optional online study modules............................. 27 Summary of key terms and conditions.................. 28 Useful contacts .................................................... 30 Faculty information............................................... 31 How to find us....................................................... 32 Travel and transport.............................................. 33 Finding your way around campus.......................... 34 Walking into Winchester....................................... 35

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Arrivals Helpline If you have any queries relating to your arrival here at Winchester, please get in touch. We are happy to help. +44 (0) 1962 827321 Monday to Friday 10am-4pm from 17 August to 22 September arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk

Step One: Register Online All students must register online between 1-10 September 2017: www.winchester.ac.uk/register 5 Failure to register will delay your enrolment onto your course.

1. Set aside 5-10 minutes to complete the registration process

5. I f you are a distance learner, please complete a Verification of Identification Form (available at the end of the registration process)

2. Make sure you have a few things to hand.

6. Having issues?

• Y our username and password (sent in your offer and confirmation correspondence) – if you can’t find these details, please contact IT Services by emailing servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk (please state your seven-digit student number) • Y our term-time contact address (either new University housing address or, if this has not been allocated to you yet, your current home address) • Y our Unique Learner Number (www.ucas.com/advisers/guidesand-resources/adviser-news/news/unique-learner-numberuln) or Research Identifier Number if you are a Postgraduate Research Student • A suitable photo for upload 3. Visit www.winchester.ac.uk/register 4. U pload a valid, high-quality colour passport style photo showing your head and shoulders; no one else should appear in the frame.

Ask a friend or family member to take a new photo if you don’t already have a suitable one. Guidance on how to upload a photo is at https.//apps.winchester.ac.uk/photoupload

• M andatory fields should appear with an asterisk (*) and you will not be able to continue the process if any of these fields have been left blank • I f you want to alter any information you have entered, click the back button on the Internet browser toolbar to return to the previous screen • A s a security measure, you will be timed-out of the process if there are prolonged periods of inactivity. If this occurs, you should log in again and you will be taken to the relevant screen to continue.

• I f you queried your course details, you will see an information message. A member of Admissions/Registry will contact you within a few working days using the contact details you provided, with instructions on how to proceed.

7. T o complete the registration process, please ensure you click the Next button on the final screen to log you out Congratulations – you are now registered with the University.

Move onto Step Two.

Step Two: Arrivals Weekend Arrivals Weekend is Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 September.

6 Only students living in University Managed Accommodation are required to arrive during this weekend. If you aren’t moving into University Managed Accommodation, you can skip straight to Step Three (see page 7).

Remember, all students are welcome to attend any of the social and Headstart events (see pages 9-13) which are taking place over the weekend and during Welcome Week.

Students moving into on campus or off campus University Managed Accommodation If you have been allocated and accepted a room in University accommodation, you will have booked an arrival slot on either Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 September. You must only arrive within this allocated timeframe. Further information about arrivals can be viewed at www.winchester.ac.uk/arrivals

International students To benefit from the Orientation Programme, we encourage you to arrive on Saturday 16 September (or Sunday 17 September if you are unable to arrive on Saturday). We offer a free airport pickup service from Heathrow Airport to Winchester on Saturday 16 September only. Please check the International Handbook for more information. www.winchester.ac.uk/register

Students with disabilities

Support services On Arrivals Weekend, representatives from Student Services, Registry and Finance will be available to speak to. Please pop into The Zone (Main Building) and someone will be there to help.

IT support IT Services will be open to assist you during the Arrivals Weekend. If you need help or advice on getting connected, please come and visit us in the Library (top floor).

Refreshments The catering facilities in the University Centre and Kenneth Kettle Building (both on the King Alfred Campus) and Café Life in the Winchester Business School (at West Downs) will be open if you wish to purchase refreshments.

Your Faculty Your confirmation letter accompanying this pack will tell you the name of your ‘home’ Faculty. Please make a note of this as your arrival and activities during Welcome Week depend on which Faculty you are in. You will find contact details about your Faculty on page 31 and we encourage you to drop in to meet representatives from your Faculty in the St Alphege foyer from 11am-4pm on Saturday 16 and from 10am-4pm on Sunday 17 September.

Mini buses

Visit us in The Zone (Main Building) between 11am-4pm on Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 September, or 10am-4pm Monday to Friday during Welcome Week, to meet with a Disability Adviser. Please bring a copy of your needs assessment, evidence and timetable (if you know it) so we can draw up your learning agreement and start to put appropriate support in place.

Mini buses (one of which will be accessible) will be available to help transport people and baggage around campus and to accommodation over Arrivals Weekend. The accessible mini bus will continue to run throughout Welcome Week and during Freshers’ Fayre. If you need transport, just pop into Main Reception or The Zone in the Main Building, or you can ask any member of staff/ Student Helper.

Parents/Guardians/Families

Move onto Step Three.

There will be a quiet space for those with parental responsibilities in St Alphege, where we will also be holding ‘Parent Talks’ on both Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September.

Student Helpers Our friendly Student Helpers will be all around the campus during Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week, and are easy to spot in their brightly coloured t-shirts. They are here to welcome you and answer any questions, so look out for them.

Register with a doctor Visit The Zone (Main Building) to register with a doctor (you’ll need the name and address of your previous surgery). We will be open from 9am-5pm on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September.

Step Three: Enrolment, Programme Inductions and Timetables You must formally enrol with the University.

All postgraduate taught students (including Postgraduate Diploma and Masters) are invited to attend the postgraduate enrolment session on Wednesday 20 September 2017 from 16:30 to 18:00 in The Stripe (see point 17 on the map on page 34).

Students in the Faculties of BLS, EHSC and HSS: if you are unable to attend this session, then please attend your home Faculty session as detailed below (your ‘home Faculty’ is detailed in the correspondence confirming your place at the University).’

ARTS

Faculty of Arts

BLS

Faculty of Business, Law and Sport

EHSC

Faculty of Education, Health and Social Care

HSS

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Monday 18 September 2017 8.45-9.15

PGCE (Primary and Secondary) plus PGCE University-based School Direct surnames A to G

9.15-9.45

PGCE (Primary and Secondary) plus PGCE University-based School Direct surnames H to O

9.45-10.15

PGCE (Primary and Secondary) plus PGCE University-based School Direct surnames P to Z

10.15-11.45

All non-teaching EHSC students

14.30-15.45

International students (including EU) surnames A to N

15.45-17.00

International students (including EU) surnames O to Z

Tuesday 19 September 2017 12.00-14.00

HSS surnames A to F

14.00-15.45

HSS surnames G to O

15.45-17.30

HSS surnames P to Z

Wednesday 20 September 2017 12.00-13.30

BLS surnames A to G

13.30-15.00

BLS surnames H to O

15.00-16.30

BLS surnames P to Z

16.30-18.00

Postgraduate enrolment session: ARTS, BLS, EHSC, HSS

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Things to bring to your enrolment

Programme Inductions

■■ C orrespondence from the University confirming your place on the course

You must also attend your Programme Induction meetings during Welcome Week as these provide the opportunity for you to receive important course information and meet students on your course, the Programme Leader, Programme Administrators and members of the teaching team. Your Faculty Welcome Week schedule, detailing your Programme Induction meetings, will be available at the end of August via ‘My Record’ when you register online, from the website www.winchester.ac.uk/myrecord or visit your Faculty in St Alphege during Arrivals Weekend.

■■ Proof of identity

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• A ny one of the following documents will be acceptable: Birth Certificate, Passport, Driving Licence, Marriage Certificate, Adoption or Deed Poll Certificate (documents must be original, photocopies are not acceptable) • I f you are an international student you must bring your Passport and Visa/entry clearance documentation and original proof of your entry qualifications to be checked. For visa nationals this will involve scanning your passport and visa into our University system, to comply with Home Office monitoring requirements.

■■ Proof of student finance (hand to the Finance team) • I f you have applied for support, please bring your Financial Notification Letter which is sent to you by Student Finance. If you have not received your Financial Notification Letter before enrolment, you must bring the latest correspondence you have received.

• I f you are self-financing (paying your own fees) and have not yet paid your fees please arrange payment in accordance with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees. www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations • I f a sponsor or Government has agreed to pay your fees, you must bring a confirmation letter or purchase order from them to confirm this (this must include the full billing address).The letter should show: •

Your name

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T he name, address and contact details of the financial sponsor

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The date of the letter

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The length of the sponsorship

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T he amount of money the financial sponsor will pay towards your course fees or a statement from the sponsor that all of the tuition fees will be covered

■■ Supporting evidence for your disability or learning difference.

• I f you are dyslexic or have another learning difference such as dyspraxia, please bring a copy of your most recent Educational Psychologist’s report and, if possible, your Needs Assessment • I f you have any other disability, please bring the appropriate documentation and evidence to support this • I f you haven’t already, please meet with a Disability Adviser from the Student Services team as soon as possible to ensure the relevant support is in place ■■ N ame and address of your current doctor surgery, so you may register with a local doctor surgery When you have completed enrolment you will get a copy of your Student Handbook, receive your Campus Card and have access to your University IT account.

Timetables You will receive your personal timetable at the end of Welcome Week (provided you have fully registered and enrolled). Please be advised that standard teaching takes place between 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, although sessions on some postgraduate programmes are held in the evenings and/ or at weekends. If you have any specific queries, please contact your home Faculty using the details on page 31.

Checklist There’s a lot to think about, so here’s a handy checklist for you – tick off the points you’ve done while counting down to starting at Winchester.

International students should refer to the International Student Handbook enclosed for additional information about what to do before you arrive.

Before you arrive.

■■ Register online (see page 5) ■■ Apply for student finance (if eligible) ■■ If you have not applied for student finance and are paying for your own fees (either in full or in instalments), please arrange payment in accordance with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees (www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations) by 22 September 2017 ■■ I f a sponsor (employer, company, school or research council) has agreed to pay your fees, please obtain written confirmation from them (you need to bring this with you to enrolment) ■■ I f you are going to be living in University Managed Accommodation: • Accept your room offer online by 4 September 2017 • Read our Accommodation regulations • P lease arrange payment in accordance with the Regulations for Payment of University Fees (www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations) by 15 September 2017 ■■ Open a student bank account ■■ UK full-time students fill in an HC1 form (obtained from GP surgeries, dental practices, Post Offices and Benefit Agencies) for assessment for free or reduced health costs (such as NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment and sight tests). If you are eligible for this support you will be sent an HC2 exemption certificate.

■■ Ensure that you have had the MMR and Meningitis ACWY vaccines ■■ I f you have disclosed a disability, please complete the additional requirements form that has been emailed to you

Headstart schedule Get the Headstart you need to thrive at Winchester.

Free Headstart talks run throughout the week to help you settle in to life here at Winchester. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet different teams across the University including Winchester Student Union, Student Services, Careers, and Academic Skills. Find out more about what each of their services can offer you in the way of help, information, advice and guidance during your time here. None of the Headstart sessions are mandatory but we recommend you attend where possible.

You only need to book in advance for two events – visit www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events to book to attend the Life at University – UniSmart™ show and the Student Union/Student Services talk.

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EVERY DAY

MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

9.00-11.00 CANVAS WEBINAR FOR DISTANCE LEARNERS

10 STUDENT UNION/STUDENT SERVICES TALK

11.00-11.30

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and meet your SU and Student Services teams to hear how we work together to support you during your time here.

They will also guide you about expected levels of behaviour towards and from students, encouraging a campus where we all respect and value each other. Book your place at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

As a distance learner at the University of Winchester, learning is made possible through the internet using Canvas, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), to access everything you need to successfully complete a course. Using the VLE you will be able to access course materials and resources, engage in learning activities, communicate with staff and students and obtain support for your studies. In this online session we will talk you through everything you need to know and more.

Look out for an email link to access the webinar.

11.30-12.00

TEN TOP TIPS FOR HE STUDY

12.00-12.30

The Academic Skills team explore what is different about studying in higher education, how you can plan and prepare for your assignments and how we can support you as you progress your studies in your first semester.

Main Building (MB) 40 MATURE/COMMUTING/PART-TIME STUDENTS St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

12.30-1.00

1.00-1.30

1.30-2.00

Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time students. Get tips and pointers, and enjoy free light refreshments.

GETTING TO UNI – GREEN TRAVEL AND PARKING

SIGN UP TO THE SMART BUDDY SCHEME

CAREERS

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

Main Building (MB) 40

Main Building (MB) 6

Meet our University travel experts who can advise you on public transport, travel discounts, Park and Ride, and car parking on campus.

Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your potential in your academic studies.

Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the local area, access careers advice and help writing your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester Employability Fund.

GREEN CAMPUS – GET INVOLVED St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and hear about environmental activities at Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being green!

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff. Come along and find out more about how to get the most out of Canvas.

STUDENT UNION/STUDENT SERVICES TALK

2.00-2.30

2.30-3.00

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and meet your SU and Student Services teams to hear how we work together to support you during your time here.

They will also guide you about expected levels of behaviour towards and from students, encouraging a campus where we all respect and value each other. Book your place at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events LOOKING AFTER YOUR WELLBEING

3.00-3.30

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and hear our Wellbeing Advisers’ tips and pointers to help you to stay mentally healthy during your time at University and beyond.

3.30-4.00 4.00-4.30 4.30-5.00

The Stripe Auditorium A show not to be missed! If we said more it would spoil it. Remember once seen – keep the secret!

Book your seat at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

5.00-5.30 5.30-6.00 6.00-6.30 6.30-7.00

The Stripe Auditorium A show not to be missed! If we said more it would spoil it. Remember once seen – keep the secret!

Book your seat at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER

11 GREEN CAMPUS – GET INVOLVED St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and hear about environmental activities at Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being green!

DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Explore and develop your cross-cultural interactive skills.

This session is delivered by our English Language Teaching and Support Unit (ELTSU).

MATURE/COMMUTING/PART-TIME STUDENTS St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

TEN TOP TIPS FOR HE STUDY Main Building (MB) 40 The Academic Skills team explore what is different about studying in higher education, how you can plan and prepare for your assignments and how we can support you as you progress your studies in your first semester.

Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time students. Get tips and pointers, and enjoy free light refreshments.

GETTING TO UNI – GREEN TRAVEL AND PARKING

SIGN UP TO THE SMART BUDDY SCHEME

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Meet our University travel experts who can advise you on public transport, travel discounts, Park and Ride, and car parking on campus.

Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your potential in your academic studies.

Main Building (MB) 40

STUDENT UNION/STUDENT SERVICES TALK St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and meet your SU and Student Services teams to hear how we work together to support you during your time here. They will also guide you about expected levels of behaviour towards and from students, encouraging a campus where we all respect and value each other. Book your place at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff. Come along and find out more about how to get the most out of Canvas.

EVERY DAY

WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

9.00-10.30

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SMART BUDDIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Main Building (MB) 40

10.30-11.00

Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors who will talk to you about studying in the UK and how you can benefit from joining the SMART Buddy scheme.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR WELLBEING St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

11.00-11.30

Come and hear our Wellbeing Advisers’ tips and pointers to help you to stay mentally healthy during your time at University and beyond.

MATURE/COMMUTING/PART-TIME STUDENTS St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

11.30-12.00

Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time students. Get tips and pointers, and enjoy free light refreshments.

TEN TOP TIPS FOR HE STUDY Main Building (MB) 40

GETTING TO UNI – GREEN TRAVEL AND PARKING St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

12.00-12.30

The Academic Skills team explore what is different about studying in higher education, how you can plan and prepare for your assignments and how we can support you as you progress your studies in your first semester.

Meet our University travel experts who can advise you on public transport, travel discounts, Park and Ride, and car parking on campus.

CAREERS Main Building (MB) 6

12.30-1.00

1.00-1.30

1.30-2.00

Find out about part-time jobs and volunteering in the local area, access careers advice and help writing your CV, and see if you’re eligible for the Winchester Employability Fund.

STUDENT UNION/STUDENT SERVICES TALK

DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

St Alphege Building (SAB) 202

Come and meet your SU and Student Services teams to hear how we work together to support you during your time here. They will also guide you about expected levels of behaviour towards and from students, encouraging a campus where we all respect and value each other. Book your place at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

Explore and develop your cross-cultural interactive skills. This session is delivered by our English Language Teaching and Support Unit (ELTSU).

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff. Come along and find out more about how to get the most out of Canvas.

MATURE STUDENTS’ HAVEN

GREEN CAMPUS – GET INVOLVED

Main Building (MB) 40 An opportunity for mature students to meet up over tea and biscuits, and learn useful tips on how to start your University study.

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 2.00-2.30

Come and hear about environmental activities at Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being green!

SIGN UP TO THE SMART BUDDY SCHEME Main Building (MB) 40

2.30-3.00

3.00-3.30 3.30-5.00

Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your potential in your academic studies.

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

STUDENT UNION/STUDENT SERVICES TALK St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

TIMETABLES St Alphege (SAB) 301

Come and meet your SU and Student Services teams to hear how we work together to support you during your time here. They will also guide you about expected levels of behaviour towards and from students, encouraging a campus where we all respect and value each other. Book your place at www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events

Come and find out how to access and view your timetable.

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff. Come along and find out more about how to get the most out of Canvas.

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff. Come along and find out more about how to get the most out of Canvas.

MATURE/COMMUTING/PART-TIME STUDENTS

MUSIC MAKERS FAYRE

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

The Vault Foundation Music invite you to drop in to this exciting event to give you a flavour of the hugely diverse range of musical opportunities available. Meet other musicians who are new to Winchester, alongside a huge host of existing students and staff. The Fayre concludes with a Showstoppers performance from 2.30-3.30pm. All are welcome no experience necessary.

Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time students.

Get tips and pointers, and enjoy free light refreshments.

MATURE/COMMUTING/PART-TIME STUDENTS

SIGN UP TO THE SMART BUDDY SCHEME

Come and chat to other mature/commuting/part-time students.

Get tips and pointers, and enjoy free light refreshments.

St Alphege Building (SAB) 301

Main Building (MB) 40 Meet some of our Academic Skills Student Mentors and discover how joining the scheme can help you reach your potential in your academic studies.

GREEN CAMPUS – GET INVOLVED St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and hear about environmental activities at Winchester and how you can help out. From Campus Blackout and tree planting to winning ice cream for being green!

LOOKING AFTER YOUR WELLBEING St Alphege Building (SAB) 301 Come and hear our Wellbeing Advisers’ tips and pointers to help you to stay mentally healthy during your time at University and beyond.

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Fees and finance 14

The Finance Office on the first floor of the Main Building is open from 10am-3pm Monday to Friday. Any queries regarding financial payments can be discussed with our Income Team on +44 (0) 1962 827536 or +44 (0) 1962 827275. To view our full Regulations for Payment of University Fees please visit www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations

Tuition fees

Accommodation residence fees

Tuition fees go towards the cost of your course and allow the University to provide the resources, staff contact and support to enable you to succeed. The fees you will be charged will depend on the mode of study you are undertaking – visit www.winchester.ac.uk/studentsandmoney for more information.

If you are living in University accommodation, you are required to pay residence fees (the details of which will be sent to you with your room offer). The residence fee may be paid in full or in three equal instalments on 13 October 2017, 19 January 2018 and 11 May 2018.

There is an early settlement discount if payment is received in full by 13 October 2017. For students in a single room the discount is £100; for students in a twin room the discount is £50.

Full-time postgraduate students pay the full course fee in year 1 (excluding MSc Social Work which is paid over 2 years). Part-time students pay 50 per cent of the full-time rate in both Year 1 and Year 2. If you are studying over a period of time longer than two years, you will still be required to pay the first two years as stated. The result of this is that any additional years will be fully paid and no additional tuition fee payments will be required.

If you are studying a research degree, the agreed fee is paid annually for three years for full-time students and six years for part-time students, thereafter an ‘until completion fee’ is payable per annum.

If your employer or other organisation (for example, company, school or research council) agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees, the University will invoice them for the appropriate amount. Please see page 8 regarding the information you will need to bring with you to enrolment in order for this to happen.

Postgraduate Loans Postgraduate students starting their course in 2017/18 may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan from the Government – find out more at www.gov.uk/postgraduateloan Once you have been assessed, Student Finance will send you a Financial Notification letter to confirm your Loan. The first instalment of your Loan should reach your bank account on or around 25 September 2017, provided you have: •

pplied for and received an approved application from Student A Finance

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S igned and returned your Online Declaration by post to Student Finance

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Fully registered and enrolled at the University

Please note, you will not receive your funds in time for Welcome Week, so you will need to have sufficient funds available to cover all your expenses during this time and until your loan has cleared in your bank account.

The second and third instalments of your loan will be paid directly into your bank account in January 2018 and April 2018 respectively.

If you are experiencing delays with your funding application or are facing financial difficulties, please contact Students and Money on +44 (0) 1962 827008 or via studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk If you do not have a Loan or are ineligible for one, you will be required to pay your tuition fees in accordance with the payment terms of the University. Please visit www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations for details on how to pay your Tuition Fees.

How do I pay?

It is important that you pay your fees on time. If all, or a proportion, of your fees or charges remain unpaid after the due date relevant to your chosen method of payment, charges and/or sanctions may be imposed by the University which could affect your studies. If you are unable to pay any fees on the due date for payment, please contact the Finance Office as soon as possible (email credit.control@winchester.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1962 827265). It is usually possible to arrange a payment plan to help you avoid the University taking further action against you to recover what you owe. For details about payment options and to view our full Regulations for Payment of University Fees, please visit www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations

Withdrawal/interruption of studies Full-time and part-time students who need to withdraw or interrupt studies after enrolment and during an academic year must contact Registry and complete the relevant form. You may be liable to pay a proportion of your tuition fees. If appropriate, you must also inform Student Finance of change of circumstance. Please visit www.winchester.ac.uk/feeregulations for more information. If you have any queries about the financial implications of withdrawing from or interrupting your studies, please contact Students and Money on +44 (0) 1962 827008 or via studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk If you would like to talk through your options and decision in respect of withdrawing from or interrupting your studies, please contact our Student Advisers on +44 (0) 1962 827341 or via student.advice@winchester.ac.uk

IT Services The ITS department at Winchester provide a range of facilities and services for you – here is a flavour of how we can help.

IT Services

A bit of gaming?

Once you’ve enrolled, your IT account will be converted to a full student account and will normally be ready for use straightaway. It will be the same username and password that you have been using as an applicant. We are here to help when you start, and throughout your time at Winchester, so please come and visit the IT Helpdesk on the top floor of the Library or read the Getting Connected leaflet.

There are also helpful information guides on the Intranet and we’ll email your new University account (Unimail) with links to topics such as getting connected in halls, setting up mobile devices and much more.

Many common gaming consoles (for example Xbox and PlayStation) can be used with the University residence network. Information is provided to help you connect your device, but please be aware that technical support for gaming consoles is very limited and provided only on a best-efforts basis.

Campus Cards Every student is issued with a multi-function identity card which is used for borrowing learning resources from the Library, printing, accessing the free laptop loan scheme, security access, and as a catering card. Some students will be issued with their Campus Card before completing enrolment in order to access certain areas of the accommodation. This does not mean that you have finished the enrolment process, and you are still required to formally enrol (see page 7 for further details).

If you are a distance or flexible learner, your University Campus Card will be posted to you once you have completed the enrolment process. You will be able to use your Campus Card to confirm your student status to a range of organisations and please do bring it with you whenever you visit the University campus. You may also need it if visiting other university campuses.

University Mobile App You can download our ‘UoW Mobile’ App to access a range of information (for example your lecture timetable, campus maps, news and events). It is available for all web-enabled devices as well as a specific app for Apple and Android devices. You can also access Canvas from the UoW Mobile App.

Computing for you Across campus there are lots of computers (Apple Macs and Windows PCs) available for you to use, some of which can be booked in advance. You can access the computers in the Library, Learning Café and KKB 24/7 during term time. The computers have all the standard Microsoft programmes (such as Word, Excel) and some have additional applications to aid study (like ArcGIS and assistive technology software).

IT Skills ITS provide support for students who may need some additional help with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc), and a range of other applications used by the University. If you need assistance, email servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk for more information and support.

Printing on campus Your Campus Card can activate any of the multifunction printers that are located around the campus. They are easy to use – scan your Card and read the simple instructions. You need a printing balance loaded on your Campus Card – either use the print cash top-up machines located in the Library, Learning Café, Kenneth Kettle Building or West Downs social computing zone or use the online print payment gateway printcredit.winchester.ac.uk

Photocopying ITS run a photocopying service for the University – this includes printing, colour posters and dissertation binding. This is a chargeable service, however we aim to keep costs as low as possible.

Caring for your equipment For students in University accommodation, you will need to have successfully completed a security scan before you can connect your PC to the University network. You can scan your PC from home to save time when you get here. Type this line into your browser and follow the instructions: scan.winchester.ac.uk If you are bringing your own IT equipment to the University, please note that IT Services are unable to offer a repair or consultancy service (except to assist with the installation of SPSS if required).

There are local companies who offer maintenance and ITS can provide a list of contacts (but we do not endorse their work or prices).

It would be prudent to bring warranty proof and perhaps consider a maintenance plan in the case of hardware faults.

Portable computing Students have easy access to laptops from self-service units located on the main campus and West Downs. These are free to use for up to 24 hours – all you need is your Campus Card to access the service.

We like mobile devices Mobile devices can all be configured to work on the University wireless network on campus or in halls of residence. Full details on how to connect will be available when you arrive. Please note that wireless printers cannot be used with the University network, so ensure that, if you are bringing a printer, it can be connected to your PC or laptop via a USB cable.

Your Virtual Learning Environment Canvas is our Virtual Learning Environment where you can access all your course information, including lecture materials, handbooks, reading lists and contact information for key staff.

You can personalise your learning space to add different contact methods and decide how frequently you get different types of notifications. You can access Canvas through the intranet or through the Canvas app (iOS and Android).

Canvas has free 24/7 support for students – call 0800 098 8878 or live chat from the Canvas help button.

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The Food Hall is on Level 3 of the University Centre and is open to students, staff and visitors. It provides for a variety of culinary needs, with a range of hot and cold food served throughout the day. We cater for those who may want a quick snack, freshly made deli sandwich, soup or a hot meal, and we also provide a variety of international cuisines. The Food Hall is also the main dining area for those students who are in catered accommodation.

Arrivals Weekend: 10am-2pm and 5pm-7pm Monday-Friday: 8am-2.30pm and 5pm-7pm Weekends: closed

Ethical Earth Ethical Earth is located in The Learning Café which is adjacent to the Main Reception on Level 4 of the University Centre. As part of the social learning space, it provides an environment for students to relax, study or grab a takeaway coffee. We provide a selection of premium coffees using organic milk, and coffee beans that are Fairtrade, organic and Rain Forest Alliance Certified. We also offer a selection of sandwiches and paninis and a wide variety of smoothies, milkshakes and iced teas. Check out our selection of Fairtrade and gluten-free products.

Arrivals Weekend: 7.30am-5pm Monday-Friday: 7.30am-6pm Weekends: closed

Gourmet Burger Company The Gourmet Burger Company is located in The Lounge on Level 2 of the University Centre. We pride ourselves on using local and organic ingredients, all of our beef burgers are made using locally sourced organic mince. It’s not all burgers we also offer a selection of salads, hot dogs, wraps and locally produced Jude’s ice cream. The Gourmet Burger Company is open till 1am on the Student Union event night on Wednesday.

Arrivals Weekend: 2.30pm-12.30am Monday-Sunday: 12pm-7.30pm

Cyber Italia Cyber Italia is part of the social learning space in the Kenneth Kettle Building. The staff provide a full barista service, and they also produce hand-stretched pizzas every day. In addition, there are paninis, sandwiches, crisps, snacks and a variety of cold beverages including fruit smoothies and milkshakes.

Arrivals Weekend: 9am-11pm Monday-Friday: 8.30am-11pm Weekends: 10am-11pm

Café Life Café Life is our coffee bar in the West Downs Centre. It provides a selection of ‘grab and go’ hot and cold food and drinks. All coffee beans are Fairtrade, organic and Rain Forest Alliance Certified, and we also stock a variety of Fairtrade and organic cakes and snacks.

Arrivals Weekend: 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm Friday: 8am-3pm Weekends: closed

We lead the way in sustainable catering, providing a service that is Local, Independent, Fair and Ethical (LIFE). There are a wide range of vegan and gluten-free options across our catering outlets. We offer Fairtrade products and cater for a range of allergies and intolerances.

If you suffer from food allergies, you can contact our team at foodallergyaware@winchester.ac.uk to find out how we can cater for you during your time at Winchester.

Please note opening times stated are for term time only; opening hours vary outside term time.

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Winchester Student Union Winchester Student Union is an organisation run for students, by students.

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18 Student Unions are a unique chance for students to elect representatives from their peers, to run their services and extracurricular activities. Elected officers support and represent students during their educational experience at Winchester.

All students are automatically members of Winchester Student Union from enrolment, but if for any reason you do not wish to be a member, please email su_pres@winchester.ac.uk

Freshers Fortnight Nothing will introduce you to life at Winchester better than the Student Union’s programme of welcome activities. A full programme outlining these events can be found on our website, www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/events. This schedule of events is also known as Freshers Fortnight and is your chance to meet new people, get involved and find out what your Union can do for you.

The Student Union’s ‘Freshers Crew’ is a team of student volunteers who will be on hand (in orange t-shirts) to help guide you through two non-stop weeks of activities and events. They can help with any information on the Union or University you might need. Remember do as much or as little as you want, and take time to relax in-between.

Freshers Fayre Held in and around the University Centre on 23 September, the Freshers Fayre has stalls and exhibits you can visit to see what the Union and University has to offer. Sign up for a sports team (ranging from Rugby to Rounders) or join a society (from busking to gaming), and bag yourself lots of freebies. Local businesses and organisations will be there with great offers for students and to show you what Winchester has to offer. It is an event not to be missed.

University Centre The Student Union is located in the award-winning University Centre. The Vault, Terrace Bar and The Lounge are the social hub of the campus. The Vault is the biggest and best venue in the city and plays host to a wide variety of events and entertainment; from live music to comedy, karaoke, club nights, movie screenings and more.

If the busy atmosphere of The Vault isn’t your thing, then why not pop into our relaxing coffee bar. Open all day with fantastic indoor and outdoor seating, the Terrace Bar and The Lounge offer a great atmosphere, and serve the best coffee on campus.

Make your voice heard Winchester Student Union is dedicated to representing students.

Your Union is here for academic support, advice and protecting your rights. If you find yourself with any financial or academic issues, the Student Union is here to help and offer advice. Winchester Student Union campaigns on important issues that can affect your academic experience; for example access to funding or opening hours of campus facilities.

Student Welfare Student welfare is a priority for the Student Union, and we understand the challenges students may face when going to University. Working closely with the University’s Student Services team, Winchester Student Union offers advice and support on issues such as, mental health, sexual health, student money, housing, personal safety, alcohol awareness, body image and more. The Student Union runs campaigns to promote positive student wellbeing; such as the free Safety Bus, taking students home after a night out.

Shape your future We believe that students can be powerful change agents in shaping their university experience, so the University and Winchester Student Union offer a variety of schemes encouraging you to get involved (some of which offer a bursary): •

S tudent Fellows Scheme – you are paired with a member of staff to work on a project to improve something at the University

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S tudent-led Teaching Awards – an evening to celebrate exemplary practice from academic staff

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S tudent Academic Representatives Scheme – be the voice of your cohort and represent fellow students at Programme Committee Meetings

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S tudent Panel Member – be a part of official University procedures

NUS extra card Once enrolled, you can apply for your National Union of Students (NUS) card giving you membership of the National Union of Students and access to lots of discounts.

Your Student Union Above all, Winchester Student Union is a membership organisation which promotes inclusion, participation and representation; here to ensure that you have the opportunity to get the most out of your student experience whilst studying at Winchester. For more details about the Union and its activities, to see the range of participation opportunities available, or to book any of our special welcome events and entertainment, please visit our website: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk

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Student support, health and wellbeing Student Services The dedicated Student Services team provides information, advice, support and guidance on many aspects of student life. They are available in The Zone (Main Building) during Arrivals Weekend and each weekday from then on. Please do not hesitate to contact them before or after your arrival at Winchester.

Health and wellbeing The Wellbeing Advisers are available in the St Alphege foyer from 9am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-12.30pm Friday during Welcome Week. We can offer tips about managing stress, looking after your own wellbeing, and what to do if you are feeling worried about your friends. Please pop in to the top of St Alphege to say hello or chat to us, or if you just need space to think you are welcome to come and sit quietly here.

Counselling There may be times when it is helpful to seek support. Counselling provides an opportunity and a space to reflect in confidence with a person who is trained to listen and to help explore issues. We have male and female counsellors available and counselling can be provided via Skype and email.

Disability declaration and support (including mental health issues) The Disabilities and Learning Diversity team within Student Services supports students with disabilities and learning differences. If you have disclosed a disability and/or learning difference on your UCAS form, or by other means, you can pop along to Student Services during your first couple of weeks and set up support with one of our Disability Advisers. Disability support can also be provided via Skype and email.

Health matters All students living in University accommodation or in the local Winchester area are strongly recommended to register with a GP (visit The Zone (Main Building) during Arrivals Weekend or Welcome Week). You will continue to be able to see your family GP at home during the holidays as a temporary resident. There are three local practices for you to consider and their web addresses are: •

Friarsgate Practice: www.friarsgatepractice.co.uk

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St Clements Surgery: www.stclementspractice.co.uk

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St Pauls Surgery: www.stpaulssurgery-winchester.nhs.uk

Vaccinations MMR vaccinations You will be aware that the last few years have seen a significant increase in measles and mumps in the UK. In August 2008, the Department of Health sent a directive to all GPs requesting that they organise a national MMR catch-up programme for those children

and young adults who may only have been given one combined MMR vaccine. For life-long protection, two MMR vaccinations are necessary. Your medical records, held by your GP, will confirm your vaccination status – please check with your local surgery. If you have only had one MMR vaccination, please ensure you have the second before coming to University.

Meningitis ACWY vaccine Meningitis is a serious and potentially life threatening disease and all new students coming to University should have received the meningitis ACWY vaccine. However, there may be a few students who have not received it. Please check with your family GP and make arrangements to receive this vaccine before coming to University.

Dentists Please ensure you continue to see your family dentist every 6-12 months and have a check-up before you come to University. This can easily be arranged within the holidays. However, should an emergency appointment be needed between times, please contact the NHS Dental Helpline on 111.

International students The International Student Officer is available to help with any nonacademic issues you may face whilst at University including welfare and visa related enquiries.

Care leavers A designated Student Adviser is able to offer support to you if you are coming from care. This support includes advice in relation to University accommodation and study-related concerns. If you have indicated to us that you are a care leaver (or if you have not previously disclosed this information to us and would like to find out about the available personal support) please make an appointment with the nominated Student Adviser as soon as possible after your arrival by emailing student.advice@winchester.ac.uk

Personal tutoring We offer personal tutoring to ensure that every student can obtain guidance, support and advice. This is particularly important for new students who may need information on general matters and someone to approach if experiencing an academic or personal problem. Once you are here, you will receive more information about Personal Tutoring from your Faculty.

Childcare There are various nurseries around Winchester. The privately owned West Downs Nursery is located behind the West Downs Centre. It is managed by qualified staff and is registered with Ofsted as a day nursery to take children between the ages of six weeks and five years.

At the time of print, a small subsidy is available for term-time only places. For more information email west.downs@childbase.com

Security To ensure your security and welfare we have a team of Site Stewards who are on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The team offer a positive and reassuring presence on campus and are responsible for delivering a safe, secure yet open and relaxed environment for you to live, study, work and socialise. They regularly patrol the University site as well as acting as an emergency response to any issues that arise on campus. If you wish to contact the Site Stewards please call +44 (0) 1962 827666 or +44 (0) 1962 827667.

Full contact details for all these services are on page 30.

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Academic Skills offers a wide range of support for Masters students.

Go to Skillsnet on the Intranet and Canvas for resources and our programme of workshops which includes sessions on Critical Writing, Presentations and Dissertation Planning.

We also provide guidance through one-to-one appointments in person, on Skype or by telephone. In addition, we are running a Back to Study for Mature Students day on Tuesday 12 September, with special sessions dedicated to Masters students.

Email academicskills@winchester.ac.uk for more information.

Postgraduate research students The Academic Skills team provide a number of workshops dedicated to PGR students including: •

Planning to Write

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Writing Retreat

In addition, we offer one to one consultations (also via Skype or telephone) throughout the year including the holiday periods. Email academicskills@winchester.ac.uk for more information.

English Language Teaching and Support (ELTSU) If English is not your first language and you find it difficult to use academic English for writing your assignments or preparing your presentations, we are here to help. We provide one-to-one in-sessional support sessions to give you confidence to overcome these difficulties. The sessions are designed to identify your individual needs and help you develop your skills in English for academic purposes that you need for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programme.

Some of the areas in which we support students whose first language is not English include the following: •

Academic writing and referencing

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Speaking, pronunciation and presentations

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Listening skills and engaging with lectures and seminars

Learn more about our English Language Support Unit at www.winchester.ac.uk/eltsu

Careers At Winchester we work hard to help you develop exceptional employability skills and ensure you have access to first rate support throughout your time as a student so that you’ll go on to have success in your future career. For more information on any of the below initiatives please get in touch with careers@winchester.ac.uk or pop into Careers in Main Building 6.

JobShop Are you interested in some part-time work alongside your studies?

Our JobShop lists part-time and casual vacancies on campus and in the local area. You can also use the JobShop to search for work experience, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies.

Faculty Employability Advisers Each of our four faculties has a Faculty Employability Adviser whose expert knowledge of the careers open to your academic field feeds into the curriculum. You can also book careers advice appointments or attend a drop-in session for support and advice whether you know exactly what you want to do after graduation, or whether you’re still deciding what sort of career might suit you.

Help and tips Our Careers Service offers one-to-one sessions and group workshops on topics such as CV preparation and interview techniques to help you secure a part-time job while you study, or a graduate job for after you finish your degree. We also have a wide range of career and networking events each year so you can develop your skills or talk to recruiters and organisations face-to-face.

Volunteering and work experience You can enhance your skills, make a difference within the community, and set yourself apart from other job applicants by volunteering. We advertise a wide-range of local volunteering opportunities through our volunteering database on the JobShop.

Our Careers Service can also advise you on how to gain valuable work experience during your time with us. You can also search for work experience opportunities through our JobShop.

Languages Online Our partnership with Rosetta Stone means that you can apply to learn a language through self-study for free. Whether you fancy Dutch, French, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Italian or English as a Foreign Language you can practice vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening comprehension and pronunciation.

Your HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report) Extracurricular activities that you complete such as volunteering through the University, being a Student Representative and serving on Student Academic Council, can all be added to your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR).

Your HEAR gives you an online, verified record of your academic and other achievements during your time with us and accompanies your degree certificate. You can choose to share your HEAR with employers

and universities when you apply for jobs or further study to show your wide-range of skills and experiences. Make sure you add the activities you get involved with throughout your time at Winchester to your HEAR, find out more at www.winchester.ac.uk/hear. If you are a PhD or collaborative provision student you will not receive a HEAR.

Winchester Hub Winchester Hub believes in student powered social change and are making sure there are as many opportunities as possible for you to get involved, make a difference, and become powerful, active citizens – as well as meeting new people and developing valuable skills in the process.

Through our local branch of the national Student Hubs charity, you can build on valuable employability skills by getting involved in our student-led volunteering projects; there are lots of different opportunities to suit your existing interests and experiences, with projects focusing on education, elderly isolation, creative engagement and more. We have opportunities to suit a wide range of time commitments, our projects are based across Winchester and Basingstoke, and we cover travel expenses to ensure that as many people as possible have the opportunity to take part.

The Hub can also connect you with internships, jobs and career advice tailored for the not-for-profit sector. Our unique Social Impact Internship Scheme should be your first port of call if you’re passionate about crafting a career in charity or social enterprise.

Drop us an email at hello@winchesterhub.org, visit our website www.winchesterhub.org, and stop by our stall at Freshers Fayre. You can also come and visit us in MB116 for a chat at any other point in the year.

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Sports facilities

Faith

Our sports facilities team will be available throughout Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week to talk to you about participating in sport and the sports facilities available.

We celebrates our Christian foundation and welcome those of all faiths and none. Regardless of whether or not you have any religious belief, the chaplaincy seeks to encourage everyone to explore what spirituality, spiritual meaning, social ethics and human wisdom mean for individuals and for the future of humanity.

The Gym within Burma Road Student Village will be open throughout the week so you can visit and see what’s on offer; the facility is spread over two floors and offers a fantastic work out with state-of-the-art technology. We also run exercise and fitness classes on a weekly basis, along with a huge range of extra activities through our Get Active scheme.

The chapel is affiliated to Eco-church and actively seeks ways to interrogate the Christian tradition so as to help undo the harmful effects of theologies that have warped our understanding of the essential goodness and beauty of the world and of the ‘other-thanhuman’ creation.

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A new fitness studio offering a variety of exercise classes

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E ight-lane athletics track and all weather pitch – located at the Winchester Sports Stadium

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F ull size Tiger Turf Astro Pitch accommodating hockey or football and three five-a-side pitches

We have a programme of daily and weekly prayers in the Chapel and the Chaplaincy team are here to offer welcome hospitality, a listening ear, friendship and community.

We are part of the UK Student Christian Movement – meeting weekly – and attend their meetings and conferences. Additionally, there is a student-led Christian Union that arranges meetings and regular events.

Our Muslim Prayer Room is situated in Main Building room 7 on the King Alfred Campus and is open all day for prayers. There are washing facilities and the set times for prayers are shown.

For all enquiries please contact chaplaincy@winchester.ac.uk

Martial Rose Library We have more than 330,000 books, including all your key course texts and a huge range of online resources, including journals, ebooks and databases. We offer quiet places to study as well as bookable group study rooms to help you to prepare presentations. There are PCs throughout the Library for all your research and study needs. We are open 24/7 during term time, and our self-service kiosks mean that books can be issued and returned any time.

Come and join one of our tours to get to know your way around the library and its facilities during Welcome Week.

P&G Wells University Bookshop Find us on Level 4 of the University Centre The books you need Course books recommended by your lecturers – and we’ll help you find others Ready right here Pick up your books as soon as you need them – or we’ll order, at no extra charge Cheaper than Amazon Big discounts given Many ways to pay Payments can be made by card, cheque, cash or National Book Token Contact us at any time by emailing bookshop@winchester.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1962 827365 or 852016.

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Foundation Music is the University of Winchester’s Music Society offering a broad range of music making opportunities throughout the academic year. We operate eight choirs, 10 instrumental ensembles and many more activities besides. We are open to all.

Membership to all ensembles is totally free and there are no auditions. Whether you have never been involved in music making before or are a highly experienced musician, you are encouraged to come along. Each ensemble organises social events as well as musical activities.

Foundation Music caters for all musicians, from any background, in any genre. We encourage everyone to take part during their time here at Winchester. The vast majority of our current ensembles, many of which have been running for decades, were student initiated and are still student-led.

You do not need any qualifications, experience or the ability to read sheet music. Some ensembles use sheet music, but many are led by demonstration/ear.

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African Drumming Ensemble

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Flute Choir

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String Gems

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The Jazz Collective

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The Uke Group

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Winchester Recorder Consort

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Folk choir (folk music from around the world)

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Resonance (lower voice choir)

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SHOWSTOPPERS Musical Theatre Troupe

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The King Alfred Singers (classical choir)

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High Frequency (choir for upper voices)

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The SONG (soul, rock and pop choir)

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King Alfred Consort (challenging chamber choir)

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Chapel Choir (supporting Chapel worship)

Facilities There are six open access practice rooms (all with pianos) available throughout the day and evening. There are also a number of larger spaces with pianos, drum kits and various other musical instruments/ equipment which can be booked. Instrument storage on campus is available upon request.

Tuition Vocal Zone: we offer weekly free vocal coaching sessions with our Creative Director of Foundation Music, these are open to everyone regardless of your experiences.

Private instrumental or vocal lessons: These can be arranged, sometimes at a discounted cost, often on campus or in the local community.

BandHub Foundation Music runs BandHub, a network of band musicians studying or working at the University. Principally a Facebook page, the aim is to link musicians with the hope of encouraging you to make music together. Rehearsal facilities are available and support is given, including finding local performance opportunities.

Musical Routes Musical Routes is our skills and careers development initiative. The initiative give any FM member the opportunity to request specific musical development. £1,000 of funding is available each academic year from which bursaries are available to active FM members via application. These bursaries are there to help you enhance or develop musical skills related to a potential future career path. Examples may include: •

Covering costs to observe professional ensemble leaders at work

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Costs of taking a specialist musical qualification

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Attending workshops, conferences or masterclasses

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Music theory or other related training

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Advance technique sessions, beyond any normal musical tuition

Optional online study modules These courses can be completed throughout your time at Winchester, offering you the chance to explore topics beyond your degree.

They are not formally assessed and they do not give you credit towards your academic programme. However, if you work through the set tasks and activities and submit them as required, you will be able to include them as part of your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) if you are a postgraduate taught student.

These courses may have a cash prize for students who complete them. Contact the relevant organiser for more information.

Making Sense of Religion: Faith and Spirituality in Today’s World Forming a crucial part of human experience and with a powerful influence on politics and culture faith and spirituality are key to our society.

Topics covered in this course include: •

Religions in the UK today

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Religion, sex and gender

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Religion, ethics and medicine

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Where will you find religion? Religion in culture

For further information and instruction on how to join this short course please email Emma.Dinsmore@winchester.ac.uk

An Introduction to Contemporary Themes and Issues in Global Politics As global issues impact on all of our lives in tangible or less obvious ways, even if such topics do not form your primary area of study, an awareness of global issues is important. To make sense of the world you live in, you will need to understand local, international and global politics to some degree.

Topics covered in this course include: •

Establishing your political ideology and philosophy

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n overview of British politics and theories of international A relations

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atters affecting the workings of the global economy and their M relation to global politics

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Climate Change

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‘Failed States’

For further information and instruction on how to join this short course please email William.Sheward@winchester.ac.uk

An Introduction to Climate Change: the Causes, the Impacts, the Politics and the Importance of Action This introductory course provides a range of resources to help you to understand the causes, impacts, politics and actions needed at local, regional, and international levels. It also examines the part we play as individuals and communities in mitigating and/or adapting to the effects of climate change.

Topics covered in this course include: •

itigation and/or adaptation related to climate change in M communities

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Poverty and the links with climate change

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Energy – the case for renewable energy

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T he role of businesses and other organisations in taking action on climate change

For further details and information on how to join this short course please email Carole.Parkes@winchester.ac.uk

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Summary of key terms and conditions The following is a summary of the key terms in the University’s Terms and Conditions. The full Terms and Conditions are available at: www.winchester.ac.uk/TermsandConditions This summary is provided for information only and does not form part of your contract. Please ensure you read the full Terms and Conditions and relevant University Regulations (as stated in the full Terms & Conditions) before accepting an offer of a place at the University and before enrolling.

Tuition Fees

Pre-Enrolment Contract

If you do not pay your tuition fees, the University may charge interest on any outstanding tuition fees, withhold services from you and withdraw you from your Course. You will not be able to re-Enrol, receive your award certificate or official verification of your studies or attend a graduation ceremony if you have tuition fee debt.

A Pre-Enrolment Contract is formed between you and the University when you accept the offer of a place. If you do not Enrol by the deadline you have been given by the University, your PreEnrolment Contract will automatically expire at 23:59 on that date.

You have a 14 days statutory cancellation period during which you can change your mind about accepting an offer to study at the University. Even after this period, you can cancel your PreEnrolment Contract at any time without incurring any fees to the University.

Enrolment Contract When you Enrol, your Pre-Enrolment Contract automatically expires and a new Enrolment Contract is formed between you and the University. This is when you become responsible for paying tuition fees.

If you Enrol online, there is a 14 day statutory cancellation period during which you can change your mind about coming to study at the University. The period runs from the date you Enrol online.

If you cancel your place within this period, you will receive a full refund of any tuition fees which you have paid to the University.

If you Enrol in person, there is no statutory cancellation period, but if you withdraw from the University, transfer to another institution or take time out (interrupt your studies)within the first three weeks of your Course start date, you will receive a refund of any tuition fees paid but the University retains the right to retain any deposit paid.

If you withdraw from the University, transfer to another institution or take time out (interrupt your studies) after the first three weeks of your Course date but before the end of the Academic Year, refunds/credits are not automatically given, but unless you retain a statutory right to cancel which entitles you to a full refund, the University will refund a proportion of any Tuition Fees in accordance with the Regulations for the Payment of Tuition Fees.

You are strongly advised to discuss the implications in advance with relevant University staff since such decisions can have significant implications.

If you materially breach the Terms and Conditions or University Regulations, the University may terminate your contract.

In certain circumstances only, the University may make changes to, or discontinue your Course or change the Terms and Conditions or its Regulations. Please see the full Terms and Conditions for details.

The University charges Tuition Fees for the delivery of its Course and you will have primary responsibility for payment. Please see full Terms and Conditions for details.

Intellectual Property The University recognises that each student is the owner of the intellectual property they create during their course. However, there are exceptions to this as detailed in the Intellectual Property Policy.

Liability The University expressly excludes liability to the fullest extent permissible by law for all damage to your property and for personal injuries or death, unless caused by the negligence of the University or its staff. Unless it is liable in negligence for personal injury or death, the University limits its liability to the value of tuition fees paid by you or on your behalf, or, if greater, any relevant amount received from its insurers.

Student Regulations Students are required to abide by the University’s Regulations and associated Policies. Please see the full Terms and Conditions for a list of these documents and how to access them.

Code of Conduct Students are required to abide by the Student Conduct Policy.

Some courses also have professional conduct requirements.

Breach of Regulations The University will investigate allegations of misconduct in accordance with its own procedures and students found in breach of these may be subject to disciplinary sanctions. These can range from an informal verbal warning to expulsion from the University.

Please see section 12 of the full Terms and Conditions.

If you do not meet the programme requirements at each stage of your University Course, you may not be permitted to progress to the next stage of your Course, you may have to repeat assessments or modules or you may have to withdraw from your Course and may not be awarded the qualification for which you are studying.

Students found in breach of the Academic Misconduct Regulations may have sanctions imposed which can range from a formal warning to expulsion from the University.

Appeals If you wish to appeal as an applicant, please follow the Appeals by Applicants Policy. If you are an enrolled student, please follow the Academic Appeals Regulations.

Complaints The University has one Complaints Policy for both applicants and enrolled students.

Contact Us The University’s address is: The University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1962 841515 Fax Number: +44 (0) 1962 842280

Student Charter To view the Student Charter, please visit www.winchester.ac.uk/studentcharter

Insurance Your personal possessions, particularly valuable belongings, including bicycles, should be insured against theft, loss or damage. The University is unable to provide insurance for personal effects. The University had Public Liability cover in respect of its legal liability in any case of damages. It does not cover the payment of compensation to students injured whilst participating in a University course or sporting activities, unless a legal liability is established. You may wish to consider taking out Personal Injury Insurance.

Personal Data The University, and Student Union, holds personal data on its students and alumni. In compliance with our legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 we are required to explain what data is held and the purposes for which it will be processed and disclosed.

These details will be provided to you as part of the registration process and you will be asked to confirm that you give your consent to the University and Student Union processing and disclosing your information as described. As part of this process you will also be informed about how to object to the processing of your personal data.

Disclaimer Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this Welcome Pack, but the University accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions.

The University reserves the right to introduce changes to the information given.

For the most up-to-date information about the University of Winchester, please visit our website at www.winchester.ac.uk Š University of Winchester 2017

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+44 (0) 1962 827321 arrivalshelpline@winchester.ac.uk Academic Skills academicskills@winchester.ac.uk Canvas (Virtual Learning Environment) helpline 0800 098 8878 Car parking office parking.information@winchester.ac.uk Careers +44 (0) 1962 827310 careers@winchester.ac.uk @_UoWcareers Winchester Careers Service Chaplaincy +44 (0) 1962 827063 chaplaincy@winchester.ac.uk @UOWChaplaincy University of Winchester Chaplaincy Counselling counselling@winchester.ac.uk Disability/Dyslexia disability@winchester.ac.uk English Language Teaching and Support Unit (ELTSU) eltsu@winchester.ac.uk Winchester ELTSU Finance Payments: +44 (0) 1962 827257 Other queries: +44 (0) 1962 827536/827275 credit.control@winchester.ac.uk The Friarsgate Surgery +44 (0) 1962 871730 Out of hours: 111 – calls are free Interfaith Network for UK www.interfaith.org.uk International Recruitment Advisor +44 (0) 1962 826427 Donna.Rose@winchester.ac.uk International Student Officer international.students@winchester.ac.uk IT Services +44 (0) 1962 827654 Servicedesk@winchester.ac.uk @UoWITServices University of Winchester, IT Services Library +44 (0) 1962 827306 libenquiries@winchester.ac.uk @UniWinLibrary University of Winchester Library

Mental Health mentalhealth@winchester.ac.uk National Health Service (NHS) www.nhs.uk or call 111 Security office +44 (0) 1962 827666 security@winchester.ac.uk Sports facilities +44 (0) 1962 827650 sportsenquiries@winchester.ac.uk @_UoWSports The University of Winchester Sports Facilities St Clements Surgery +44 (0) 1962 852211 Out of hours: 111 – calls are free St Paul’s Surgery +44 (0) 1962 853599 Out of hours: 111 – calls are free Student Advice student.advice@winchester.ac.uk Student Housing Services +44 (0) 1962 827533 housing@winchester.ac.uk @UOWStuHousing University of Winchester Housing Student Services +44 (0) 1962 827341 studentservreception@winchester.ac.uk Students and Money studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk University of Winchester main reception +44 (0) 1962 841515 Winchester Student Union +44 (0) 1962 827418 SU_comms@winchester.ac.uk www.winchesterstudents.co.uk @winchestersu Winchester Student Union winchsu winchester student union winchestersu winchsu Winchester Tourist Information www.visitwinchester.co.uk

Faculty information All faculty offices are open 9.30am-4.30pm during Welcome Week and Week 1 and 10am-3.30pm Monday to Friday from Week 2 onwards.

FACULTY OF ARTS (ARTS) Acting Dean of Faculty: Alasdair Spark Alasdair.Spark@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Manager: Kath Whiting Kath.Whiting@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Office: 2nd floor, St Edburga building For further information please email: Arts.Admin@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF BUSINESS, LAW AND SPORT (BLS) Acting Dean of Faculty: Professor Pru Marriott Pru.Marriott@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Manager: Louise Tewkesbury Louise.Tewkesbury@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Office: West Downs Centre For further information please email: BLSenquiries@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (EHSC) Dean of Faculty: Dr Janice de Sousa Janice.deSousa@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Manager: John Brackstone John.Brackstone@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Office: Department of Teacher Development – St Grimbald’s Court Education Studies and Liberal Arts – Alwyn Middle Interprofessional Studies- Alwyn West For further information please email: EHSCenquiries@winchester.ac.uk FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSS) Acting Dean of Faculty: Dr Angus Paddison Angus.Paddison@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Manager: Lisa Simpkin Lisa.Simpkin@winchester.ac.uk Faculty Office: Medecroft For further information please email: HSSenquiries@winchester.ac.uk RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE (RKE) Director of Postgraduate Research Students: Dr Judith McCullouch Judith.McCullouch@winchester.ac.uk Research Students Administrator: Kay Carter Kay.Carter@winchester.ac.uk RKE Office: Masters Lodge, West Downs

Semester Dates The standard academic year* is split into two semesters comprising two blocks of 12 teaching weeks plus a three-week assessment period, all of which you are expected to attend (see table below for 2017/18 dates). For PGCE semester dates, please check My Record: www.winchester.ac.uk/myrecord.

If you are starting a full-time Masters programme in September 2017, then you will be expected to submit the dissertation/extended research project before the end of September 2018.

Semester 1

25 September-15 December 2017

Christmas break

18 December 2017-12 January 2018

Semester 2

15 January-29 March 2018

Easter Bank Holiday

30 March-2 April 2018

Semester 2 continued

3-6 April 2018

Spring Break

9 April-4 May 2018

Assessment weeks

8-25 May 2018

*Some courses follow a different teaching pattern – make sure you attend your Programme Induction for further information.

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Travel and transport For full details of how to travel campus and all transport discounts available, come to the Getting to Uni talks during Welcome Week (see pages 10-13).

Public transport

Car share

Park and Ride – There are four Park and Ride sites in Winchester and the University is well-served by the service. The nearest bus stop is on Romsey Road and is less than a five minute walk from the King Alfred Campus and West Downs.

The University has a car share database and if you car share with other eligible University users you will be entitled to a car share permit, which is the cheapest option for parking on campus. You can join the University car share database via the Travel and Transport section of the intranet once you have enrolled.

Park and Ride is the cheapest option if you’re looking to drive to Winchester. Heavily discounted Park and Ride Smart Cards (preloaded with 20 days of parking and riding) are available from the Customer Service Desk at St Swithun’s Lodge on King Alfred Campus.

Bluestar – You can save 20 per cent on Bluestar’s 30 day and 90 day network tickets giving you unlimited travel on all Bluestar services in Hampshire and Dorset, including the Bluestar 1 connecting Winchester and Southampton, and the Unilink bus services in Southampton. Access the discounted tickets through the Travel and Transport section of the intranet once you have enrolled. The nearest Bluestar bus stop is on Southgate Street, a 10 minute stroll from campus.

Stagecoach Unirider – Stagecoach’s Student Unirider bus ticket is for travel on any Stagecoach bus across Zone 1 (Winchester only) or Zone 2 (Winchester, Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex) all day, 7 days a week. You can purchase Unirider tickets once you have enrolled. See www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets/unirider for full details.

First Hampshire – You can save 10 per cent monthly, termly and annual tickets which cover all First Hampshire bus services in the county. For more information and to order a discounted ticket please email environment@winchester.ac.uk

Why not bring your bike to university?

We have extensive cycle storage facilities on campus including cycle hoops, covered shelters and cycle lockers, and hold monthly Bike Doctor workshops providing FREE maintenance checks and minor repairs.

A 10% discount on cycles and accessories is available at both Hargroves Cycles and Peter Hansford Cycles in Winchester when you present your student ID card.

Train The University sells South West Trains season tickets, which could help you make significant savings* on train travel to Winchester each semester. Email environment@winchester.ac.uk for prices and details on how to purchase. *Discount level depends on starting station and frequency of travel.

One season ticket per semester, valid across the following dates: Semester 1 season ticket: Monday 25 September to Friday 15 December 2017. Semester 2 season ticket: Monday 15 January to Friday 6 April 2018.

Parking If you are going to be living in University accommodation on campus you are not permitted to park on campus at any time. For exemptions, please see the Parking Regulations available on the intranet once you have enrolled.

Parking on campus is very limited, so we encourage all students to use public transport wherever possible. To check if you are eligible for a car parking permit, please read the University’s Parking Regulations.

Please note: A parking permit provides a right to roam; it does not guarantee a parking space on campus.

If you are unsure about the best way to get to the University or have enquiries about travel by public transport please email environment@ winchester.ac.uk

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