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BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism Course Welcome Guide 2018
Emma Fowler
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism,UCA Epsom
uca.ac.uk
In this section you’ll find your enrolment and induction timetables. Please take careful note of the dates and times you’ll need to attend during your first week.
If you’re not able to make any of these dates, please let your Course Administrator contact know as soon as possible. You can find their contact details in this welcome guide.
Induction & Timetable
Induction timetable continued on the next page
Monday 10 September Time Location
Welcome to Fashion Journalism at UCA Epsom 11:00am - 4:00pm Room 117
Campus Welcome - visit the refectory for your free drink and meet staff and students on campus 4:00pm - 6:00pm Refectory
Tuesday 11 September Time Location
Enrolment (surnames A - M) – bring your passport and qualifications 11:00am - 11:30am Refectory
Enrolment (surnames N - Z) – bring your passport and qualifications 11:30am to 12:15pm Refectory
Library, Student Services, Health & Safety and IT induction 12:30pm - 1:45pm Auditorium
Students’ Union presentation 3:00pm - 3:30pm Gallery
Wednesday 12 September Time Location
Meet the Year 1 team 11:00am - 1:00pm Room 117
Welcome to UCA Fayre - drop in throughout the day for more information about our services 12:00pm - 3:00pm Refectory
International and EU Welcome Event (an event for non-UK students that includes a welcome presentation from the Leadership Team, free food and drink and an opportunity to meet other new students)
4:00pm - 6:00pm Auditorium
Thursday 13 September Time Location
About the course 11:00am - 12:30pm Room 117
Team quiz 1:30pm - 3:00pm TBC
Friday 14 September Time Location
Optional London visit – itinerary to be confirmed (A self-directed activity will be offered to students who cannot attend)
All day London
Welcome to UCA! We’re delighted you’ve chosen to study with us and become part of our creative community.
To help you prepare before joining us in September, this guide outlines your reading list, the equipment you’ll need for your course, and any projects you should do over the summer. Remember to look at your course timetable in this guide too.
If you have any questions, the contact details for your faculty are below – feel free to get in touch and they’ll be happy to help.
We look forward to seeing you at UCA.
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If you have any questions, please contact the following:
Jackie Forrest (Course Administrator) E: [email protected]: 01372 202560
Instagram @ucafashionjournalism
An answer phone service is available on the phone number listed above for any out of hours enquiries.
Welcome
The following information includes books, magazines, websites, films and documentaries that we’ve put together so that you can start getting acquainted with fashion and the media landscape.
Many of the resources listed here form part of our reading lists, resources and some of our personal favourites that you might find useful (and we’re more than happy to discuss with you) during your time with us.
Joining UCA means you have access to one of the largest art and design specific libraries in the UK, with a wide range of DVD, website and electronic resources, so there’s plenty of opportunity to keep this guide and explore everything at your own pace.
ReadingBradford, J. (2014), Fashion Journalism.
Caldwell, C. (2014), Editorial Design: Digital and Print.
Cosgrave, B. (2005), SAMPLE: 100 Fashion Designers, 10 Curators.
Fogg, M. (2013), Fashion: The Whole Story.
Frankel, S. (2001), Visionaries: Interviews with Fashion Designers.
Fukai, A. (2002), Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century (The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute).
McDowell, C. (1994), The Designer Scam.
Pinker, S. (2014), The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person’s Guide to Writing in the 21st Century.
Tortora, P. (2014), Fairchild Dictionary of Fashion.
Wilson, A. (2015), Alexander McQueen: Blood Beneath the Skin.
Magazines – 032c – Acne Paper – AnOther Magazine – AnOther Man – Arena Homme + – Dazed – Elle Collections – Harper’s Bazaar – Hunger – i-D – Kinfolk – LOVE – Modern Matter – Monocle – POP – System – Self Service – The Gentlewoman – Vogue – Wonderland.
Websitesbusinessoffashion.comcameramoda.it/endazeddigital.comfashionista.comhypebeast.comi-d.vice.comlondonfashionweek.co.uklsnglobal.commagculture.commbfashionweek.commodeaparis.com/ennowness.comnytimes.compsfk.comshowstudio.comted.comtheguardian.comtrendhunter.comvogue.comwgsn.com
Pre-arrival
20 inspiring icons – Anna Trevelyan – Audrey Hepburn – Bianca Jagger – Björk – Chloë Sevigny – David Bowie – Debbie Harry – Edie Sedgwick – FKA Twigs – Grace Jones – Jackie Onassis – Kate Moss – Larry B – Leigh Bowery – Madonna – Tilda Swinton – Twiggy – Veruschka – Yo-landi Visser – Yoon Ambush.
Pre-arrival continued
10 inspiring documentaries – Advanced Style (2014) – Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel (2011) – In Vogue – The Editor’s Eye (2012) – Lagerfeld Confidential (2007) – Mademoiselle C (2013) – Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton (2007) – Notebooks on Cities & Clothes (1989) – Paris is Burning (1990) – Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s (2013) – Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston (2010).
20 inspiring films – 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – A Single Man (2009) – American Gigolo (1980) – Annie Hall (1977) – Barbarella (1968) – Blade Runner (1982) – Blow Up (1966) – Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) – Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) – Do The Right Thing (1989) – Grey Gardens (1975 version) – Lolita (1962) Marie Antoinette (2006 – Mulholland Drive (2001) – Rebel Without a Cause (1955) – The Breakfast Club (1985) – The Fifth Element (1997) – The Virgin Suicides (1999) – They Shoot Horses Don’t They? (1969) – Tony Takitani (2005).
Course Costs
Equipment & Materials [needed]You’re not required to bring any specific equipment at this point of the course other than plenty of pens, notepads and external hard drives/USBs. However, you might find it useful to get your hands on a laptop – the vast majority of the time we use Macs – and if you can, ensure it is equipped with Adobe Creative Suite.
This is not essential as you will have access to computers on campus, but it might help you in terms of self-directed study. Should you be required to provide any of your own equipment throughout the duration of the course, we’ll let you know in advance.
If you wish to buy a Mac, please be aware of the following specification suggestions:
MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Laptop
Please Note: If you buy a MacBook Air Laptop, at the time of purchase upgrade the RAM from 4GB to 8GB (as this cannot currently be done retrospectively, and is essential for supporting the range of software that will be used on the course).
Throughout the course, you’ll be expected to produce printed outcomes – the costs for these depend on the nature of the project, and we do what we can to avoid unnecessary printing. However, in the third year of the course, many students produce a printed magazine for their final major project, often printing additional copies for their own purposes as well as for submission. The costs of this vary, depending on quantity and the type of paper/production - in the past this has ranged between £200-£400. You’ll be advised of the costs in more detail at the beginning of each academic year.
Equipment & Materials [recommended] – USB memory stick x 2 – minimum 16GB – 1 TB external hard drive – Notebooks: A5 & A4 – General stationery (pens, pencils etc.) – Continued purchase of periodicals/newspapers/magazines/website subscriptions is recommended throughout the course – our Library also holds copies of particular titles and offers access to some websites free of charge via subscription on campus, but you’ll be asked to bring magazines of your own as part of workshops throughout the course – the specific titles are up to you.
VisitsIn the past, the course has made overseas trips to Paris, Berlin and New York. Trips are not compulsory and there is a charge for students to join.
The Paris trip costs approximately £200 for travel and hotel, Berlin £300 and the New York trip £550 for travel and hotel – however, this always depends on the time of year and the duration of visit.
UK field trips such as visits to London are an important part of the course. You’re likely to be expected to pay the cost of travel associated with these field trips as well as any entry fees for museum and galleries that we visit.
Summer Project
Please ensure you complete the following tasks and bring them with you to your first day of induction on Monday 10 September 2018 for submission.
The role of a fashion journalist has changed rapidly over the past few years – the widening of available platforms, methods of communication and emerging sectors means there has never been a more exciting time to explore the discipline.
This also means there is more to read than ever before.
As a journalist it is important to identify interesting and engaging news and features and understand how and why a writer is skillful at what they do. For example, Tim Blanks at The Business of Fashion is an experienced fashion-industry insider whose reputation is built on his catwalk reports and opinion pieces infused with useful descriptive detail and popular cultural references.
The first part of this summer project is intended to help you evaluate and discover new magazines, newspapers, blogs and online sites and find writers you enjoy.
The second part of this assignment is designed to engage your knowledge of contemporary designers and their work as, in order to write well, you need to become a subject expert. Confidence in your knowledge makes for better writing.
The third will help you begin to contextualize garments and collections we see through influences of the past.
Task one:Find one print publication and one online fashion site you have not looked at before and write a short study of each that includes a reflection on the following:
– Who do you think the magazine/newspaper/digital site is aimed at?
– Explain why you think this, and give an example of one story that evidences your thinking.
– How does the writer engage the reader with the tone and style of their language? How effective is the journalist’s technique?
– Look at an article from both the print and digital publication and identify the “5 Ws”- Who is doing what, where, why and when?
– Write a 2-line summary of the article.
Task two:Identify a trend from the Autumn/Winter ’18 Catwalk collections and construct a visual mood-board to reflect the look. Ensure you include the name of the trend and label the appropriate designers who you feature on the mood-board.
Task three:Whilst looking at the fashion site and the collections for the other tasks, keep your eyes open for any garments, images or collections that reference the past or are described by journalists as being vintage, or having the feel of a previous era (anything from a designer using eighties-style shoulder pads, a show that channels the nineties club scene or a twenties-inspired cut). Keep notes/an image file of all the references to the past that you find, so that you would be able to find them again. We’ll be using them in your first week of Fashion History and Theory.
We look forward to looking at your assignments in September – Good luck!
UCA Epsom Campus Welcome Guide 2018
uca.ac.uk
The campusEpsom has a creative atmosphere with a friendly and welcoming environment. Located close to the town centre, the campus offers a range of Fashion courses as well as Graphics and Music Journalism. It’s also the home to our Business School for the Creative Industries.
Our campus boasts modern IT facilities and a specialist art library, gallery spaces, an art shop, on-campus halls of residence, and printing and photography studios.
We host exhibitions and talks by high-profile industry figures, and our links with employers – from small, niche companies to large and established multinationals – give you the chance to take part in live projects and gain work placement opportunities.
UCA Epsom
The townEpsom is a dynamic and lively cosmopolitan town located at the edge of the Surrey Hills. With over 60 bars and restaurants, great shopping, a multiplex cinema, nightclubs and much more, you’ll find plenty of entertainment within easy reach of our campus.
The picturesque town offers a friendly community-focused environment and this creative hub is the perfect place to let your talent run wild. If you’re seeking some inspiration, or just something a little different, head down to the nearby Epsom Playhouse, where you’ll find a varied calendar packed with live performances. You’re also a short train ride away from London, plus Guildford, Kingston-upon-Thames, Sutton and Wimbledon as well as Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, RHS Wisley and Hampton Court Palace are all within easy reach if you fancy a change of scenery or a day out.
Students’ Union welcome
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 Vice-Presidents 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.
Over 500 people run or take part in our clubs and societies, from Basketball to LGBTQ+ Society to the Radio and Podcasting Society. We organise social events, and work with local venues to get students the best deals on activities and nights out in their area.
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.
Find a club or society for you: ucasu.com/clubs
Become a Course Rep, find out more information here:ucasu.com/coursereps
Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week is designed to give you the best possible introduction to student life. It’s held right at the beginning of term and is your chance to get to know other new students, enjoy events organised by the SU, and generally have a good time before your course starts.
We’re announcing our plans for Freshers on Thursday 16 August at ucasu.com/freshers, where you’ll see everything we have lined up, and get your wristband nice and early!
To find out more visit: ucasu.com
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Library & Student Services
Our library collections include a wide range of resources to help support you in your studies. Not only do they give you access to an impressive selection of books, journals and DVDs, you can also explore 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.
You can request and borrow materials from any of our UCA campuses. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can arrange to borrow materials from the British Library.
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 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.
Searching the library catalogue or asking one of our advisers can help you find anything specific that you might be looking for.
You can find further information and contact details about our Library & Student Services at:myuca.uca.ac.ukuca.ac.uk/lsstwitter.com/libraryuca
Borrowing from the libraryStandard 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: [email protected]
Enrolment and UCA librariesYour Learning & Teaching Librarian and Learning Development Tutor will be running 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 cardYour 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 resourcesFor 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 collectionsOur 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
GatewayThe Gateway is the first point of contact for our students, answering enquires and providing support both in person and online. It’s also the ‘gateway’ to a range of student services and support, including counselling, advice on finance and careers, academic support, disability services and dyslexia support.
Our Specialist Advisers are always helpful and are the best place to start with any queries about Student Services, or the library in general.
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 email your campus Gateway:[email protected]
International studentsIf you’re an international student, our Specialist Advisers can also 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 email a Specialist Adviser at:[email protected]
Or visit:uca.ac.uk/student-services
Opening timesThe library is open seven days a week during term time:
Monday–Friday 8:30am–8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm–5:00pm
There are also three weekends of extended opening hours per year:
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am–7:00pm
Holiday opening times are 9:00am–5:00pm on weekdays.
Student services & support
When you arriveYou can find term dates for your course on our website.
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, MBA & GradCert) courses:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/postgraduate-term-dates
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 Epsom Campus Registry:E: [email protected] You can also contact UCA Epsom Reception on:T: 01372 728811
You can also get in touch with our admissions team by email or phone:E: [email protected] T: 01252 892960
Arriving at UCAArriving in a new country can be a little daunting, so to make things a little easier for you, we offer our new international and EU students the opportunity to use our Meet & Greet service.
To welcome you at the airport and greet you after your flight, we send our representatives to meet you inside the Arrival Halls at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. They will then drive you directly to your UCA campus. Our representative will also track your flight, so they will know if your flight is delayed, and they will know what address to take you to.
Our Meet & Greet service is really simple to use – just book your place online and give us your flight details, we will arrange for our representative to collect you when you land.
For more information, pricing and how to book, visit:uca.ac.uk/international-study/meet-greet
If you have any questions about the Meet & Greet service, please email: [email protected]
International information
International and EU welcome eventOur International and EU Welcome Event, held at all four of our campuses, is a great way to meet other new students from outside the UK.
The event is free and includes a welcome from a member of our Leadership Team, as well as complimentary food and drink. We recommend that all new students attend as it gives you a chance to meet new people and make friends during the first week of term.
For information and dates for your particular campus, as well as to book, please visit:uca.ac.uk/international-study/welcome
If you have any questions about the International and EU Welcome Event, email: [email protected]
We offer international students a range of support services, available via our Gateway Services, that can help with BRP collection, visa extensions, police registration, finance, welfare and more. Please see the Library and Student Services section for further details.
For specific questions regarding Tier 4 visas, you can also email: [email protected]
At UCA we offer you the opportunity to study abroad as a fully recognised and accredited part of your degree course. We have 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.
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 qualities that employers are looking for.
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.
We have links with around 50 partner institutions across Europe and further afield, including Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA. 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.
Find out more about our study abroad programme at:uca.ac.uk/study/study-abroad
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Study abroad
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Starting a new course can seem quite challenging, particularly 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 tight-knit creative community.
Our Accommodation Services Office provides support and advice on any issues relating to University or private accommodation.
We also offer out-of-hours support for residents in University accommodation (which may include Residential Student Wardens and/or a Security Officer).
Residents should be aware that the Accommodation Office’s main method of communication once you’ve moved in is by email to your UCA email address.
T: 01372 202448 or 01372 202434
Accommodation
Private accommodationDetails of landlords with available local private accommodation for each campus can be found at: studenttenant.com
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.
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 online at:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/accommodation/private-accommodation
UCA accommodationIf you’ve arranged University residential accommodation, we’ll email you with details of the arrival arrangements and online induction for accommodation four weeks before your contract starts.
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.
To find out more about how to apply for UCA Epsom accommodation, visit: uca.ac.uk/accommodation
Enrolment – a step by step guide
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 22 August 2018.
You can access the Applicant Portal here: registryonline.ucreative.ac.uk
The second part of the enrolment process will take place during your Welcome 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
Your inductionYour 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 Induction and Enrolment Timetable, in this guide, provides more information about when and where these sessions will take place. You’ll receive your full course timetable during your Welcome Week.
Your Student ID CardOver 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 pho-tograph. 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.
Campus computing
All new students are centrally registered by the University when you enrol. As part of this enrolment process, you’re automatically registered for IT facilities and your UCA username and password will be given to you at the end of the online enrolment.
Your username is normally your surname, initial and/or number. Example:Student name: Joe BloggsUsername: Bloggsj3Email address: [email protected]
Sometimes your email address is used as a login to access services listed below. This will be in the format of your email address, but with the word ‘ucreative’ instead of ‘uca’ e.g. [email protected]
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 ucreative email address and password will give you access to:
– Office 365 (free Microsoft Office) – Lynda.com (creative skills) – Student discounts.
We recommend changing your password to something that is meaningful, so that you don’t forget it. This can be a combination of letters or numbers, uppercase and lowercase, 8 characters or above. Do not use special characters (i.e. @£&!) in your password as some external systems do not support them.
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
Your student cardIt 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.
UCA email accountAll students are provided with a UCA email account and all your university email communication will be sent to this email address. The mailbox is limited to 1GB.
You can access your email at: mail.uca.ac.uk or via the MyUCA homepage.
You need to check your UCA email account regularly as course materials and notifications will be sent to this address.
You can also set up your mobile device or tablet to receive UCA emails, follow the instructions on the IT help pages at: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
MyUCA student portalMyUCA 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 UCA username and password at: myuca.ucreative.ac.uk
For further information on MyUCA and our IT services pages, visit: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
Campus computing
Wi-fiEduroam 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 ICT advisers in our University Library.
myPrint (printing)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 the E-print service found at: eprint.ucreative.ac.uk
Printing is a chargeable service and credits can be topped up using our secure online payment system made at:epay.ucreative.ac.uk/print
Saving your workWe 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 storageMicrosoft Office 365 is available to all UCA students free of charge. The benefits of this service include 1TB of cloud stor-age (OneDrive) – accessible by logging in at office.com with your ucreative username (your email address) and password.
Backing up your workYou 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 remov-able media devices, only plug into trusted sources and use anti-virus software to scan devices where possible.
Social networking sitesIf you’re using social networking sites such as Facebook, Ins-tagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up with your friends and family during your time at university, we recom-mend 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.
Student discountsAs 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
You can download Microsoft Office for free on your personal device via office.com
Tips for data security and 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 – 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.
IT inductionsAs 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 in-duction at any point, please download it from MyUCA.
To find help online, please go to: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
Need IT Help?You can contact Campus Library IT Advisers on: T: 01372 202551
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.
Campus computing
The University’s student regulations cover important aspects of your experience as a UCA student, for example, how your work is assessed. They also include our policies and procedures on issues like fees and debt, appeals and complaints, and student conduct.
To find out more about how your course operates and to fa-miliarise yourself with the regulations before you enrol, please visit: uca.ac.uk/university-regulations
Student regulations
Student terms and conditionsOur Terms and Conditions were included in your offer email. When you enrol online, you will be asked to confirm that you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Amongst other things, by doing so you agree to check your UCA email regularly and agree that the University may reproduce and publish your coursework.
You can find further details at:uca.ac.uk/student-admin-help/enrolment
AttendanceYou’ll get the most out of your course through full attendance at all timetabled sessions, as well as through the work you undertake in your own time.
You are expected to attend all directed learning sessions and, as you will have access to University facilities throughout the week, we expect to see evidence of self-directed learning being undertaken.
Please remember that holidays cannot be taken during term time.
Further Education students only: all absences must be notified to your Campus Registry before 10am on each day of absence. Course contacts are available in this Guide. If you are under 18, the call must be made by a parent or guardian.
Disclaimer: All information in this guide is correct at time of publication.
Fees, payment & financial support The tuition fees per year for new students starting in 2018 are detailed in your offer letter, as well as any extra material charges that apply to your course.
You can also view the current tuition fees for pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate students and find information and advice on student loans, additional costs and financial support on the fees and finance page of our website:uca.ac.uk/fees
Our full tuition fee schedules and fee regulations can be found on our website: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/schedules-regulations
You should also expect some additional costs while you are studying your course, visit:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/additional-fees
Paying your tuition feesTo pay your tuition fees you must first complete the online enrolment process which you can do approximately one month before you arrive. We’ll send you information about enrolment in August.
Once you have enrolled online, payments can be made using the online payment system at:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/how-to-pay
If you are a self-funded student, you may apply to pay your tuition fees in up to six equal monthly instalments. If you want to pay your fees in instalments, you will need to arrange this with our Finance department before your course starts. Whilst we recommend that you pay using the quick and secure online payment system, there are also cashiers available on all sites who can accept payment for your tuition fees.
Fees and finance
Undergraduate feesFees for undergraduate home students don’t have to be paid up front. In most cases, the Government will provide a tuition fee loan through the Student Loans Company to cover these costs.
Repayments for student loans are linked to your income. You only make repayments when your income is over £25,000 a year. At this point, you repay 9% of what you earn above £25,000. For example, if you earn £26,000 you would repay £90 per year (9% of £1,000). If your income drops below this amount, repayments stop. You stop repaying when you've cleared the debt or after 30 years, whichever comes first. If you never earn over the threshold, you won't repay a penny.
If preferred, 2018 tuition fees can be paid upfront directly to UCA but this isn’t always the best option.
We would recommend that you look at the Student Loans myth-busting article on the Money Saving Expert website for independent information and advice on student loans: moneysavingexpert.com/students
EU students starting in 2018/19 will not be affected by the result of the EU Referendum, and you will still have access to student loans. EU students on the Erasmus+ programme in the UK, and UK students on the Erasmus+ programme in Europe, will continue to be eligible for the Erasmus+ grant at least as long as we remain a member of the EU, and potentially beyond this time.
For more information please contact the Epsom Specialist Adviser:T: 01372 202441E: [email protected]
An answerphone service is available on the above line for any out-of-hours enquiries.
Financial supportUK 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-students-allowances-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 financial support web pages at: uca.ac.uk/financial-support
Payment of deposit and tuition fees for international studentsIf 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 either before or during enrolment.
If you wish to pay your tuition fees in instalments (maximum of six instalments) you will pay the standard fee. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque or cash at the Cashier’s Office on campus.
Financial support for international studentsOverseas students progressing from a pre-degree course (including our International Foundation course) to an undergraduate course, or from an undergraduate course (including Graduate Diploma) to a taught postgraduate course will be eligible for a 10% discount on the standard listed tuition fee for the first academic year of the course onto which they are progressing. If you pay the discounted progression fee in full before enrolling, you will also be entitled to a 4% discount on the discounted progression fee.
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 892838E: [email protected]
Financial support
Epsom maps & directionsThe 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 892883E: [email protected]
UCA EpsomAshley RoadEpsomSurreyKT18 5BE+44 (0)1372 728 811
By roadOn the A3 from London, exit at the Tolworth Roundabout and take the A24 towards Epsom town centre. When you enter Epsom town centre, pass under the railway bridge, bear right onto the main High Street and keep to the left-hand lane, turning left at the lights into Ashley Road. Keep to the left-hand lane and the University is on the left, just after the turning for Heathcote Road.
From the M25, exit at junction 9 and take the A24 towards Ashstead. Follow the road through Ashtead into Epsom, then bear right onto the High Street (the clock tower will be on your right). At the next main set of lights turn right into Ashley Road. Move immediately into the left-hand lane and the University is on the left, just after the turning for Heathcote Road.
If you’re using a satnav, please use the postcode KT18 5BE rather than searching for UCA Epsom as some Satnavs may take you to the wrong campus.
ParkingWe have limited parking on campus, particularly if you’re visiting us on a weekday. Exceptions are made for blue badge holders, and anyone with special requirements should contact the campus directly on 01372 728811 to arrange this.
The nearest car parks to the campus are Depot Road (KT17 4RJ) or at the Ashley Centre (KT18 5AL) – both are about a five-minute walk away.
For details of other public car parks nearby, please visit the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council website:epsom-ewell.gov.uk/car-parks
By railTake a National Rail train from London Waterloo or London Victoria to Epsom. It’s a five-minute walk from Epsom station to the University, opposite Rosebery Park in Ashley Road. As you leave the station turn left down Station Approach, then right down Waterloo Road. Cross the High Street into Ashley Road (you’ll need to be on the left-hand side of the road). Walk past Heathcote Road and the University is on the left.
For train timetables, please see the National Rail website:nationalrail.co.uk
Eurostar passengers should get off the train at London St. Pan-cras International, then take the Underground (Victoria Line – southbound) to London Victoria, or change at Oxford Circus for the Bakerloo line – southbound to Waterloo.
By airIt takes between one and two hours to drive from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports to UCA Epsom. 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.
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