your first week - southend campus 2014-15

Your WeekFirst

Welcome Southend Campus edition 2014–15www.essex.ac.uk/welcome

WelcomeI am delighted to welcome you as you start your educational journey at the University of Essex. We aim to provide a transformational learning experience in our living and learning community, an experience which will prepare you to shape your future with confi dence and enable you to contribute meaningfully to the wider world.

As well as your studies, you will have many rich opportunities to take part in the arts, sports, volunteering and student societies. Work hard, play hard and make the most of all that our University provides. I wish you success and a happy and fulfi lling student career at Essex.

Professor Aletta Norval Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)

Contents

Getting Ready 4

Getting Here 6

Getting Started 8

Arrival, Registration and Welcome 14

Health and Human Sciences 16

Essex Business School 18

East 15 20

Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies 22

Useful checklist 24

Key contacts 26

Map of our Southend Campus 27

Term dates 28

Standard timetable of University weeks 30

East 15 Timetable of Weeks 33

School of Health and Human Sciences 36

In the weeks leading up to your arrival on campus there are many things that you can do to help make your fi rst week as productive and exciting as possible. You’ll be receiving various communications from the University – and there’s a lot to get through, but we try to keep our information relevant, so please make time to read it all.

All the latest news and updated information is available on the Southend Campus pages of our Welcome website: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome so please bookmark it and revisit regularly to check for any updates or additions to your Welcome programme. Also, check out some of the online tours and fi lms of our Southend Campus so that the environment will be familiar when you arrive, visit: www.essex.ac.uk/explore/360tour/southend/ and https://vimeo.com/84201820.

Pre-arrival onlineYou will need to complete your pre-arrival online process. You will be able to do this from 1 September 2014 at: www.essex.ac.uk/students/new/registration. Please complete the following:

nCheck and update your personal details

nComplete Equal Opportunities questions

nCheck and update your home and contact address

nAdd emergency contact details

nConfi rm your course details

nUpload a photograph to be used on your Student ID card

nSign-up to the University’s regulations

nPay your tuition fees (if you are self -funded)

AccommodationYou are advised to have your accommodation arrangements in place before travelling. For further information visit: www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation.

Most full-time students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, are exempt from the payment of council tax and this is automatically applied if you are living in University Square. If you will be living in your own home or privately rented accommodation, you will require a council tax certifi cate to prove eligibility for a discount or exemption. Once you’re registered you can request this from the student documents portal at: www.essex.ac.uk/studentdocs. Any enquiries about the council tax on your property should be directed to your local council tax offi ce.

Your healthWe want all our students to stay as healthy as possible so it’s important that you are able to visit a doctor when you need to. You are required to register with a local doctor for the duration of your studies and you can use the following website to fi nd a GP and other health services, local to your new term-time address: www.nhs.uk. If you need medical help fast, but it’s not an absolute emergency, call 111 to get advice.

Thinking of buying a laptop?You may be thinking of buying a laptop to aid your studies. If you are, we recommend that you take a look at the prices on our StudentStore website. As a student of the University of Essex you may benefi t from special educational pricing. For more information visit: www.studentstore.co.uk/essex.

Students’ Union (SU)You can start to access almost all of our SU’s services and support online before you arrive, including joining sports clubs and societies and buying event tickets at: www.essexstudent.com/freshers.

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www.essex.ac.uk/welcome

www.essex.ac.uk/explore/360tour/southend

https://vimeo.com/84201820

www.essex.ac.uk/students/new/registration

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When should I arrive?This will depend on your course. Normally students arrive the day before their welcome programme begins. For new fi rst year students you should already be on campus and ready to start your welcome on the following dates:

BSc Nursing (all courses) Monday 15 September 2014

FdSc (Oral Heath/Adult Care) Monday 22 September 2014

Essex Business School (all courses) Monday 29 September 2014

East 15 (all courses) Tuesday 30 September 2014

BA Social Work Wednesday 1 October 2014

FdA Therapeutic Communication Friday 3 October 2014and Therapeutic Organisations (Adult/Child)

If you think you may need to arrive later you should check whether you would miss any compulsory events. Key collection for University Square may be different if you arrive later and you will have to request late registration if you miss the main registration period. Please email [email protected] if you think this may affect you.

Travel informationDetailed information about how to travel to our University, for students coming from both within the UK and from overseas, are on our website at: www.essex.ac.uk/about/getting_here. On the main arrivals day of Sunday 28 September 2014, the University offers a transfer service directly from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports to University Square, Southend Campus. You will need to book and pay for your seat in advance via: www.essex.ac.uk/students/new/international/travel-southend.aspx

More about the local areaThe town of Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area has a great deal to offer and you can fi nd out more about the facilities and attractions from the following websites: Visit Southend: www.visitsouthend.co.uk Southend-on-Sea Borough Council: www.southend.gov.uk/visitors

Starting a new degree is likely to be a signifi cant change in lifestyle for most of our new student members, even if you’ve studied at degree level before. Give yourself time to settle in, meet new people and fi nd your way around. It may feel overwhelming at fi rst but it gets easier over time. Welcome is very different from the rest of the autumn term and you may not build routines until your teaching has begun, so don’t expect too much of yourself at fi rst. One of the best things you can do during Welcome is take time to fi nd out where the rooms are that you’ll have to go to for teaching, which will help you arrive in good time.

Finding your way aroundAs with any new environment you may fi nd the town centre layout of our Southend Campus confusing for the fi rst few weeks but don’t worry! There is a map on page 27 to help you fi nd useful facilities in the local area quickly. Note that inside University buildings, room numbers beginning with GB are in The Gateway Building, and room numbers beginning with TF are in The Forum. The fi rst number denotes the fl oor – so TF.2.15 is located on the second fl oor of The Forum (room 15). Don’t miss our Befriend Southend Team Challenge on Wednesday 1 October which also acts as a fun orientation exercise!

Looking after yourselfOur Southend Campus is generally a safe environment but it’s important to use common sense to help you stay safe as you settle into student life. Make sure you keep your valuables close when you’re travelling, and once you move into your accommodation don’t forget to lock your bedroom door and, if you’re in a ground fl oor room, close your window when you’re not in your room, even if you’ve only gone to the kitchen. If you’ve brought cash with you, make sure you open a bank account and deposit your money as soon as possible. Details on how to open an account are at: www.essex.ac.uk/students. Further information about staying safe and staying well throughout your time at Essex are in Your Campus Guide.

Academic Welcome programmeEach department has its own Welcome programme which you should follow carefully. The programmes identify events which are compulsory and those which are optional. As well as providing useful information about the University’s facilities and how to use them, these events will give you the opportunity to meet staff and network with fellow students before you begin your course, as well as introduce you to life at our University and help you settle into your studies. Please visit: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome and follow the links for Southend Campus. This will contain any updates or alterations to events so you should check back from time to time. If you have any questions please email: [email protected].

Information for students aged under 18 at the start of your courseIf you’re under 18, you must arrive on time and attend all your Welcome events. There will be opportunities for you to ask any questions you have, and to meet relevant staff in your department. You’ll be given important information about your time at Essex. If you’re unsure about which events to go to please email: [email protected].

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Disabled studentsWant to meet your Student Support Adviser, tell us about your disability or find out more about receiving support? Once you’ve registered in person, please come along to one of our drop-in sessions in room TF.2.20 on the second floor of The Forum, where we can speak in confidence and plan how best to support you in your studies: Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm, Thursdays and Fridays 1.30pm – 3.30pm, and Tuesdays by appointment.

RegistrationRegistration for new students will take place on the second floor of The Forum. You should register at the appropriate time so make sure you check the Arrival, Registration and Welcome pages later in this booklet. Full details of Registration and Welcome can be found on the Welcome website at www.essex.ac.uk/welcome and following the links for Southend Campus.

What to bring to RegistrationnPhotographic identification: A passport is our preferred method of

identification. Please note if you are a non-EEA International student you must bring your passport and visa which allows you to study at the university of essex. If you have applied for a new Tier 4 visa you need to provide a copy of your passport and previous visa, as well as proof of postage of your visa application. If you do not provide the appropriate paperwork the University will not be able to register you. You will not be able to start your studies until you are fully registered. If you have any questions please email: [email protected].

nConfirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) statement: If you are a Non-EEA international student, please make sure that you bring a printed copy with you.

nOriginal award qualification certificates: But only if you have been asked to provide these by the Admissions Office.

nDocumentation relating to the payment of your tuition fees. If you are a self-funded student please bring the first instalment of your tuition fees, unless you have paid this in advance.

Please refer to Registration online for further information: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome. Please note: East 15 Acting School students are required to pay a refundable £300 deposit to secure their place. This deposit will be refunded during the autumn term from our Income Office on the second floor of The Forum.

Late registrationYou must register at the times indicated. If you cannot arrive in the UK on-time you will need the permission of your Department, School or Centre in order to register late in the week commencing Monday 6 October 2014. Please contact Student Administration if this affects you, email [email protected].

Registration cardShortly after Registration, you will receive your University registration card. This card is printed with your personal details and the photograph you have uploaded. The card is used:

nto identify you as a student of our University, and must be produced when using student services;

nto gain entrance to University buildings and facilities;

nin the Library, if you wish to borrow items;

nduring examinations, to verify your identity;

nto prove your eligibility to enter Students’ Union venues.

Please note carefully that your Registration Card (sometimes called Student ID Card) is provided for your own access only, and that no other persons are permitted to use your card to access University premises or other University facilities.

On the cardIn addition to your name, photo and level of study, the card shows:

nPRID – this is your personal identifier. In the example below it is TESTB11004. This identifies your financial and student accounts at our University. If you stay at Essex and take a second course, you will keep this identifier. Your PRID is also shown as a barcode, for use by scanning devices.

nRegistration number – this is associated with your personal academic record for your course. In the example shown it is 0886051. If you stay at Essex and take a second course, you will be given a new registration number.

nExpiry date – this is the expected end date of your course. If you extend your course, you will need a new card.

nLogin – this is your username for your University computer account, in this example jtestb. Add @essex.ac.uk to create your email address.

nIf you are under 18 years old when you start your studies, your registration card will state this clearly. Once you are 18, you will be able to exchange your registration card for a new one at no cost.

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Loss of registration cardIf you lose your card, please report this immediately to Student Services (Student Administration) by telephone: 01702 328231. The lost card will then be deactivated for security purposes. Please look after your card carefully as there is a fee charged for replacement if lost or damaged - currently £10.

English language assessment and in-sessional classesThe University Skills Centre provides English language assessment and support at the University of Essex. All students whose first language is not English must take the University English language assessment in order to benefit from free English language support. The assessment is not a pass/fail examination, and is not used to determine entrance to University departments, schools or centres. Further information will be available at Registration.

Registration with the PoliceStudents from the countries listed below, who are studying at our University for more than six months, will usually be required to register with the police. Your entry clearance should state ‘Police registration within seven days of arrival’.

Afghanistan Algeria Argentina

Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain

Belarus Bolivia Brazil

China* Columbia Cuba

Egypt Georgia Iran

Iraq Israel Jordan

Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Kuwait

Lebanon Libya Moldova

Morocco North Korea Oman

Palestine Peru Qatar

Russia Saudi Arabia Sudan

Syria Tajikistan Tunisia

Turkey Turkmenistan United Arab

Emirates Ukraine Uzbekistan

Yemen

*Some citizens of Hong Kong have new passports and are required to register with the police; if you are unsure if this applies to you, please check with the police when you arrive.

It is important to note that you must register with the police within seven days of your arrival in the UK. To do this you will need to gather the following information in advance:

nyour passport and your Identity Card for Foreign Nationals (ICFN) or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) if you have been issued with one;

nthe correct registration fee of £34 in cash;

ntwo passport-sized photographs of yourself;

nwritten proof of your student status from the University (available from Student Services (Student Administration) – 48 hours notice is required).

nproof of UK address (via an accommodation allocation letter, tenancy agreements, bank statement or utility bill)

nyour original offer letter.

If you have a spouse and/or children with you in the UK you will also need to take:

ntheir passports and ID card (ICFN or BRP), if they have one;

nthe registration fee, £34 per person over the age of 16; and

ntwo passport-sized photographs of each person over the age of 16.

Children under 16 years old do not register with the police.

Please note that we expect to make arrangements so that you will be able to complete Police Registration on campus. Further details will be provided at Registration. Otherwise, the nearest police station where you can register is in Victoria Avenue. Telephone: 101 and ask for Southend Police station’s customer service desk. Once connected you should ask to make an appointment with the Foreign Nationals Registrar.

Other eventsThere are a range of exciting events and activities available which don’t relate directly to your academic department, school or centre. These are all listed in your departmental welcome programme, at: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome. Some events are open to all new students, whilst others are for specific groups such as international students, and are marked ‘optional’. You must prioritise compulsory events over the optional events to ensure that you don’t miss the most important things!

Don’t miss our Befriend Southend Team Challenge on the afternoon of Wednesday 1 October. This is very popular with students each year and it’s fun all the way - taking you around the campus and across the town via a series of team activities. There’s lots of fab prizes up for grabs, too!

We’re also planning a brand new event to run in conjunction with The Forum’s first year anniversary celebrations, and this will be unveiled shortly before Welcome Week. For the most up-to-date information on what’s happening at Southend Campus, check out our Southend Student Services Facebook page www.facebook.com/southendstudents.

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The information in this section tells you when to arrive and dates for registration and welcome events for your department. There are also students’ views to provide you with some top tips! Each degree course has its own full welcome programme, at: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome. For more information, you may also wish to visit:

n Our Welcome Facebook page for up to date information via our main page at www.facebook.com/UoEWelcome;

n Our Southend Student Services Facebook page for Southend specifi c posts www.facebook.com/southendstudents;

n Our Students’ Union webpages and have a look at what they are offering at: www.essexstudent.com/southend.

Our Student Services team is located on the second fl oor of The Forum and is available throughout the year for advice or guidance. If you have any queries on, or before, your arrival that have not been answered in this booklet, please feel free to contact us by email on [email protected].

More about WelcomePlease note that your Welcome programme is likely to undergo some development and further refi nement over the summer, so you should consult the latest version from the Welcome website at: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome (select and follow the links for Southend Campus).

Student handbooksA copy of Your Campus Guide, your Departmental Student Handbook and The Rulebook are online at: www.essex.ac.uk/students/experience/handbooks

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BSc Nursing: A student’s viewAdvice for first year BSc Nursing students from current undergraduates:

nKeep on top of Biosciences!

nPlacements are hard work, but very rewarding

nAlways submit your draft essays to receive really useful feedback

nCheck your emails!

nKeep an eye on deadlines

nTake full advantage of the expertise of your tutors

nImmerse yourself in a hobby or socialise to switch off

BA Social Work: Tips for new studentsnDon’t worry about the role plays or being videoed in interpersonal

skills - it really helps getting lots of feedback and after a while you sort of forget about the cameras

nThere’s masses of stuff, bits of information and handbooks and people telling you things! Try to work out what you might need just for the next day to start with. Then, look at it all during the first weekend and think about the following week and what could be useful.

nGet out into Southend as much as you can and have a good look around. You’ll need to know it for the course as well as to have a good time.

nYou may be surprised when you realise how friendly all the tutors are and they know so much about social work. If you ever feel like you might have made the wrong choice, talk to them – they’ll be able to help a lot.

nGet into the habit of reading right from the start…newspapers, blogs, novels, everything - not just text books or the stuff we have to read! It makes it much easier to do the written work and have things to talk about in class.

nIn placements you’ll meet loads of new people and do things like make appointments to visit service users…it might be a bit difficult to start with and you might mess up a couple of times. Eventually it will get a lot better…you’ll wish you asked for a bit of help sooner!

Health and Human Sciences

There seems an awful lot to learn, but things begin to fall into place. Professionalism, self-discipline and planning are important. But there’s time to have fun too.

Sunday 14 SeptemberArrival: BSc Nursing (Adult) students

BSc Nursing (Mental Health) students

Monday 15 SeptemberWelcome begins: All BSc Nursing Students 10 am Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, The Forum

Registration: All BSc Nursing Students TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum

1.00 pm Surnames: A-F

2.25 pm Surnames: G-N

3.50 pm Surnames: O-Z

Sunday 21 SeptemberArrival: FdSc Oral Health Sciences students

FdSc Health Sciences (Care of the Adult) students

Monday 22 SeptemberWelcome: All FdSc students 10 am TF.0.34, Ground Floor, The Forum

Registration: TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum 10.15 am

All FdSc Oral Health Science students 11.15 am

All FdSc Health Science (Care of the Adult) students

Tuesday 30 September Arrival: BA Social Work students

Wednesday 1 OctoberWelcome: BA Social Work students 9.30 am GB.3.49, Third Floor, The Gateway Building

Thursday 2 OctoberRegistration: BA Social Work students 10.00 am TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum

When you know you have made a difference to a patient, it makes you feel really good.

Moodle is a mine of information! Delve into it and you’ll be amazed what you find!

Please note, this school operates non-standard term dates

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Essex Business SchoolA student’s viewAdvice from our current students:

nMake use of what’s available, like ‘Languages for All’. Look for opportunities.

nCheck your emails regularly!

nHave a plan – try to think what you want to get out of University. Set yourself goals which will assist you in your future career.

nAfter a lecture or seminar, it’s a good idea to go over the material straight away while it’s still fresh in your mind. This helps a lot when the time comes to revise.

nDo some career research and look into modules that are available for your course. For example, if you want to go into HR, there are some modules that have HR elements.

Living at University Square was a good experience. My housemates and I have become close friends.

Get involved! It is very important when you go for a job that you can present yourself as a well-rounded person. You can’t achieve that without stepping out of your comfort zone of academic study.

Sunday 28 SeptemberArrival: All Essex Business School students

Monday 29 September (main Welcome week)Welcome: Undergraduate (BSc) Essex Business School students 10.00 am GB.3.52, Third Floor, The Gateway Building

Postgraduate (MSc) Essex Business School students start with registration (see below)

PhD Essex Business School students start with registration (see below)

Registration: TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum

Postgraduate (MSc) Essex Business School students

9.10 am Surnames: A-H

10.10 am Surnames: I-P

11.10 am Surnames Q-Z

PhD Essex Business School students

12.10 pm Surnames: all

Registration: Undergraduate (BSc/BBA) Essex Business School students International students only

1.30 pm Surnames: A-L

2.15 pm Surnames: M-Z

Home/EU students only

3.30 pm Surnames: A-L

4.10 pm Surnames: M-Z

Wednesday 1 OctoberEnglish Language For all students who do not have Assessment 1 English as their first language Details to be confirmed at Registration.

Thursday 2 OctoberLate Registration General session for late students 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm TF.2.15 Second Floor, The Forum

Friday 3 October Late Registration General session for late students 10.00 am – 11.30 am TF.2.15 Second Floor, The Forum

English Language For all students who do not have Assessment 2 English as their first language tbc

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A student’s viewAdvice for first years

nSee as many shows/pieces of theatre as you can – and watch the shows put on by all of the East 15 courses

nUse the library, it’s massive!

nIf you’re an international student, get a bank account set up early

nSave going out until the weekend… You won’t have enough energy the next day if you’ve been partying the night before

nGet a student railcard and an NUS extra card – they’ll save you loads of money!

nKeep an actor’s journal – write down things you’ll need to remember to improve your skills

Don’t worry – you’re in safe hands!

nNo one will judge you so throw yourself into your work

nDon’t be scared about not making friends – everybody at East 15 is really supportive and you’ll make loads!

Every two weeks we have ‘Theatre Café – an opportunity to take risks without being graded. It really helps hone your work.

East 15

10 different classes each week. One day it might be archery. The next, something very different.

Sunday 28 September or Monday 29 SeptemberArrival: All East 15 students

Tuesday 30 SeptemberWelcome begins: All East 15 students 9 am Clifftown Theatre, Nelson Street

Registration TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum

1.00 pm BA Acting & Community Theatre All surnames

1.45 pm BA World Performance Surnames A-L

2.35 pm BA World Performance Surnames M-Z

3.30 p.m BA Physical Theatre Surnames A-L

3.30 p.m BA Acting & Stage Combat Surnames A-L

4.10 pm BA Physical Theatre Surnames M-Z

4.10 pm BA Acting & Stage Combat Surnames M-Z

Thursday 2 October Registration TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum

11.00 am Cert HE Theatre Arts Surnames A - L

11.45 am Cert HE Theatre Arts Surnames M - Z

Please note, this school operates non-standard term dates

Don’t be worried about singing classes if you can’t sing – the teachers are really nice and help you and everyone is really supportive.

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FdA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations: A student’s-eye viewAdvice for first years

nTo get the most out of the course, be sure to manage your time well and set a routine.

nThere’s a lot of self-learning and home study – be prepared by setting aside the time to do the reading or online seminars.

nTry to find the right balance between work life and academic study.

nBe aware there is a Group Relations Conference weekend held in late February which includes the Friday.

nCheck your emails!

nKnowing your deadline dates is essential.

nSelf-discipline is very important.

Check your emails!

It’s not just facts and figures! It’s an emotional course and you need to be open to look into yourself and self-analyse.

Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies

The teachers are lovely and give lots of support. Admin is excellent – very efficient.

Friday 3 October Welcome: FdA Therapeutic Communication and Therapeutic Organisations (Adult/Child) 10am GB.3.50, Third Floor, The Gateway Building

Registration: TF.2.13, Second Floor, The Forum 2.00 pm All students

Useful checklist

Before you arrive Sign up to use myEssex for applicants via:

www.essex.ac.uk/students

Activate your University of Essex computer and email account (you can do this once you have signed into myEssex)

Complete pre-arrival online (open from1 September): check and update your personal information, emergency contact, course details, upload a photograph, sign up to our University’s Regulations, pay your tuition fees (if you’re a self-funded student)

Check the latest Welcome and registration programme for your department. This is available at: www.essex.ac.uk/welcome, follow Southend Campus.

What to bring with you to registration Photographic identifi cation (eg passport)

International students (those from non-European Economic Area countries): bring your passport, visa/Biometric Residence Permit and a printout of your CAS statement

Documentation relating to the payment of your tuition fees (eg confi rmation from Student Finance England or your sponsor)

Self-funded students: the fi rst instalment of your tuition fees, if you have not paid in advance

Original qualifi cations (if these have not already been supplied to our Admissions Offi ce)

During Welcome Week Access and follow your department’s welcome programme,

available at www.essex.ac.uk/welcome

Attend registration at the time and place identifi ed in your department’s welcome programme

Login and access myEssex at: www.essex.ac.uk/students and check your University of Essex email messages

Look up your timetable at www.essex.ac.uk/timetable, or for East 15 students make sure you know where to look for it in your department.

Visit the Students’ Union at The Forum or online at: www.essexstudent.com/southend

Don’t forget to sign up for your NUS Extra card which entitles you to discounts in a range of shops

Find the Student Common Room (second fl oor) and IT labs (second and third fl oors) in the Gateway Building

Find the Learning Hub, Employability and Careers Centre @Southend, and the Touchdown Points in The Forum (second fl oor)

International students Register with the police, if required to do so (details will be

available at registration)

Attend the English language assessment, if required to do so, this could entitle you to free English language support classes throughout the year

During your fi rst month Check how you will be assessed/examined on your course

Check when you are required to submit your fi rst piece of coursework

Visit the library at The Forum and understand how to use online library catalogues and databases

Find out what plagiarism is and how to avoid it

Find out about skills development, eg skills programmes, personal development planning

Know where to access information about the regulations of our University

Be aware of the range of support services available to students and be ready to ask for help if you need it. You may fi nd it useful to revisit the Starting Your Studies leafl et given to you during Welcome.

Visit the Employability and Careers Centre @ Southend at The Forum to fi nd out how we can help you start your career or continue with further study.

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Accommodation (University Square) T 01702 330226 E [email protected]

Campus Manager T 01702 328228

E15 T 01702 328327

Employability and Careers Centre @Southend T 01206 872494E [email protected]

EBS Undergraduates T 01702 328378 E [email protected]

EBS Postgraduates/Research T 01702 328388 E [email protected]

Harassment Advisory Network T 01206 874334/0794818707 E [email protected]

Health and Human Sciences T 01702 328360 E [email protected]

Income Office (Finance) T 01702 328218 E [email protected]

International Academy T 01206 872217 E [email protected]

IT Help Desk T 01702 328341 E [email protected]

Library (The Forum) T 01702 534111 E [email protected]

Library (Albert Sloman) T 01206 873192 E [email protected]

Multi-Faith Chaplaincy T 01702 328308 E [email protected]

Nightline T 0800 326 5454 E [email protected]

Reception (The Gateway Building) T 01702 328200 E [email protected]

Security (Norland) T 01702 328208/07825 382273 E n/a

Student Administration T 01702 328231 E [email protected]

Student Support (Southend) T 01702 328351/8264 E [email protected]

Students’ Union T 01206 878233 E [email protected]

Students’ Union Advice Centre T 01206 874034 E [email protected]

University Skills Centre E [email protected]

Emergency Services T 999

NHS 111 T 111

Local Taxi Company: Radio Cars T 01702 345678

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Essex Business School term dates

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Welcome for new students 29/09/14 – 03/10/14

All years 02/10/14* – 12/12/14 12/01/15 – 20/03/15 20/04/15 – 26/06/15

*for undergraduates, teaching begins in the week commencing Monday 6 October

Standard term dates for future academic years are as follows:Standard 2014-15 Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term

2015/2016 01/10/15 – 11/12/15 11/01/16 – 18/03/16 18/04/16 – 24/06/16

2016/2017 06/10/16 – 16/12/16 16/01/17 – 24/03/17 24/04/17 – 30/06/17

Health and Human Sciences term datesBSc Nursing

Welcome for new students 15/09/14

Yr 1 15/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 15/05/15 01/06/15 – 28/08/15

Yr 2 22/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 17/04/15 27/04/15 – 28/08/15

Yr 3 22/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 01/05/15 18/05/15 – 04/09/15

FdSc Oral Health Sciences Term dates


Yr 1 29/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 02/04/15 13/04/15 – 28/08/15

Yr 2 29/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 02/04/15 13/04/15 – 28/08/15

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

FdSc Health Science (Care of the Adult) Term dates


Yr 1 29/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 17/04/15 27/04/15 – 24/07/15

Yr 2 29/09/14 – 19/12/14 05/01/15 – 17/04/15 27/04/15 – 24/07/15

BA Social Work


06/10/14 – 12/12/14 12/01/15 – 20/03/15 20/04/15 – 26/06/15

E15 term dates

BA Courses


Yr 1 06/10/14 – 12/12/14 12/01/15 – 20/03/15 13/04/15 – 03/07/15

Yr 2 02/10/14* – 12/12/14 12/01/15 – 20/03/15 13/04/15 – 03/07/15

Yr 3 22/09/14 – 12/12/14 05/01/15 – 20/03/15 07/04/15 – 29/05/15

*for second year undergraduates teaching begins on Monday 6 October

Cert HE Theatre Arts


Yr 1 06/10/14 – 28/11/14 12/01/15 – 13/03/15 20/04/15 – 05/06/15

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Standard timetable of University weeks 2014-15 (including Essex Business School students and BA Social Work students)

Week No Description Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 Welcome Week 29-Sep 30-Sep 01-Oct 02-Oct 03-Oct 04-Oct 05-Oct

2 Autumn term 06-Oct 07-Oct 08-Oct 09-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct



5 Autumn term 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct 01-Nov 02-Nov

6 Autumn term 03-Nov 04-Nov 05-Nov 06-Nov 07-Nov 08-Nov 09-Nov




10 Autumn term 01-Dec 02-Dec 03-Dec 04-Dec 05-Dec 06-Dec 07-Dec


12 Christmas Vac 15-Dec 16-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec 21-Dec


14 Christmas Vac 29-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 01-Jan 02-Jan 03-Jan 04-Jan

15 Christmas Vac 05-Jan 06-Jan 07-Jan 08-Jan 09-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan

16 Spring term 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan 18-Jan


18 Spring term 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 01-Feb

19 Spring term 02-Feb 03-Feb 04-Feb 05-Feb 06-Feb 07-Feb 08-Feb



22 Spring term 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 01-Mar

23 Spring term 02-Mar 03-Mar 04-Mar 05-Mar 06-Mar 07-Mar 08-Mar



26 Easter Vac 23-Mar 24-Mar 25-Mar 26-Mar 27-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar

27 Easter Vac 30-Mar 31-Mar 01-Apr 02-Apr 03-Apr 04-Apr 05-Apr

28 Easter Vac 06-Apr 07-Apr 08-Apr 09-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr

29 Easter Vac 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr

30 Summer term + early exams 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr

31 Summer term + early exams 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 01-May 02-May 03-May

32 Summer term + early exams 04-May 05-May 06-May 07-May 08-May 09-May 10-May

33 Examinations 11-May 12-May 13-May 14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May



36 Examinations 01-Jun 02-Jun 03-Jun 04-Jun 05-Jun 06-Jun 07-Jun

37 Summer term 08-Jun 09-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun



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40 Summer Vac 29-Jun 30-Jun 01-Jul 02-Jul 03-Jul 04-Jul 05-Jul

41 Summer Vac 06-Jul 07-Jul 08-Jul 09-Jul 10-Jul 11-Jul 12-Jul

42 Graduation * 13-Jul 14-Jul* 15-Jul* 16-Jul* 17-Jul* 18-Jul 19-Jul


44 Summer Vac 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 01-Aug 02-Aug

45 Summer Vac 03-Aug 04-Aug 05-Aug 06-Aug 07-Aug 08-Aug 09-Aug




49 Summer Vac 31-Aug 01-Sep 02-Sep 03-Sep 04-Sep 05-Sep 06-Sep

50 Resit Exams 07-Sep 08-Sep 09-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep

51 Summer Vac 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep


Graduation dates apply to all three campuses.

*NB: Please note Examination and Graduation dates may be subject to change

The terms, vacation, and examination times on this calendar reflect the standard University structures, which are used by the Essex Business School. Students of the Department of Health and Human Sciences will be provided with relevant information by their Academic Department. The calendar for East 15 students is included on the next page.

East 15 Timetable of Weeks2014-15 (East 15 students only)

Week No Description Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

52 BA Yr 3 returns 22-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep

1 Yr 1 Welcome 29-Sep 30-Sep 01-Oct 02-Oct 03-Oct 04-Oct 05-Oct

2 BA Yr 2 returns 06-Oct 07-Oct 08-Oct 09-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct



5 Autumn term 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct 01-Nov 02-Nov




9 Cert HE term ends* 24-Nov 25-Nov 26-Nov 27-Nov 28-Nov* 29-Nov 30-Nov





14 Christmas Vac 29-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 01-Jan 02-Jan 03-Jan 04-Jan

15 BA Yr 3 returns 05-Jan 06-Jan 07-Jan 08-Jan 09-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan

16 BA Yr 1 & 2 return

Cert HE returns

12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan 18-Jan

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18 Spring term 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 01-Feb




22 Spring term 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 01-Mar


24 Cert HE term ends* 09-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar* 14-Mar 15-Mar


26 Easter Vac 23-Mar 24-Mar 25-Mar 26-Mar 27-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar

27 Easter Vac 30-Mar 31-Mar 01-Apr 02-Apr 03-Apr 04-Apr 05-Apr

28 Yr 3 returns (Tues)* 06-Apr 07-Apr* 08-Apr 09-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr

29 Yrs 1 & 2 return 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr

30 Cert HE returns 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr

31 Summer term 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 01-May 02-May 03-May

32 Summer term 04-May 05-May 06-May 07-May 08-May 09-May 10-May



35 BA Yr 3 term ends* 25-May 26-May 27-May 28-May 29-May* 30-May 31-May

36 Cert HE term ends* 01-Jun 02-Jun 03-Jun 04-Jun 05-Jun* 06-Jun 07-Jun




40 BA Yr 1 & 2 term ends* 29-Jun 30-Jun 01-Jul 02-Jul 03-Jul* 04-Jul 05-Jul


42 Graduation** 13-Jul 14-Jul 15-Jul 16-Jul 17-Jul 18-Jul 19-Jul


44 Summer Vac 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 01-Aug 02-Aug





49 Summer Vac 31-Aug 01-Sep 02-Sep 03-Sep 04-Sep 05-Sep 06-Sep



**NB: Please note Graduation dates may be subject to change

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School of Health and Human SciencesBSc Nursing Programme (Adult and Mental Health) Placement Map 2014-2015 From Sept 2014

Week 51 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

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Year 3N H R P P P P U U U U U U U R H H P P P P P P P R U U U U U U U U R H H U U U P P P P P P P P P P P P U H

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Year 2N H U U U U U P P P P P P P P H H U U U U U R P P P P P P P P P H R U U U U U U P P P P P P R U U U U H H

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Year 1N U U U U U U U P P P P P P R H H R U U U U U U P P P P P P U U U U U U H H P P P P P P P P R U U U U H H

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

H = Holiday Week P = Placement R = Reading Week U = University Week * = Week contains one or more public holidays

Year 1 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Adult Nursing Placements In Patient Community Community

Mental Health Placements In Patient Community Community


Adult Nursing Placements Acute/Community Acute/Community Acute/Community

Mental Health Placements Ongoing/Community Ongoing/Community Ongoing/Community


Adult Nursing Placements Elective Community/Hospital Management (Community/Hospital)

Mental Health Placements Elective Community/Hospital Management (Community/Hospital)

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