UK Visiting Student Handbook 2006_07

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International Office Visiting Student Handbook

Academic Year 2006-07

This Handbook is for: The ECTS Student Mobility Scheme The Year Abroad/Semester Abroad Programme The Erasmus Exchange Programme The North American Exchange Programme This document is for guidance only and shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between a student and Anglia Ruskin University. The information in it has been carefully checked and is accurate at the time of printing. The University, however, cannot accept legal responsibility for any omissions or inaccuracies contained within it. The University reserves the right to make changes to the provision offered. © Anglia Ruskin University 2006

1 How to use this handbook: We have produced this handbook to ensure Visiting and Exchange students receive the specific advice and guidance they require to plan for their programme of study at Anglia Ruskin. You should read this handbook carefully to ensure that you understand: 󰂃 how to finalise your programme of modules 󰂃 the programme requirements and your home university requirements 󰂃 the notes on assessment regulations and when to expect your transcript of results from Anglia Ruskin 󰂃 when you will be expected to arrive on campus and what to expect of your first few days 󰂃 who you can contact if you have any questions This handbook focuses on the academic aspects of your programme of study at Anglia Ruskin. For practical advice regarding accommodation and travel to the UK, you should refer to the Guide for International Applicants. You should also consult the ‘Frequently asked Questions’ section of this handbook. However, for specific or personal advice not available in this handbook or our guide, please email the Study Abroad Adviser whose contact information is below.

Welcome.......................................................................................................................................3

Finalising your admission...........................................................................................................4

Programme Planning...................................................................................................................6

Programme Requirements and Module Choice..........................................................................7

Assessment, Credit Transfer and Transcript.............................................................................8

Your first few days at the University.......................................................................................10

The Academic Calendar.............................................................................................................12

Student Life in Cambridge and Chelmsford............................................................................14

Campus Facilities......................................................................................................................15

Main Contact Points during your stay at Anglia Ruskin........................................................18

Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................................20

Glossary......................................................................................................................................22

Study Abroad Advisers Cambridge campus: Marika Hooke Study Abroad Adviser, International Office Anglia Ruskin University East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT United Kingdom Tel: + 44 1223 363271 Ext 2609 Fax: +44 1223 417720 Email: marika.hooke@anglia.ac.uk Chelmsford campus: Dawn Hopper Study Abroad Adviser, International Office Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ United Kingdom Tel: + 44 1245 493131 Ext 3012 Fax: +44 1245 348772 Email: dawn.hopper@anglia.ac.uk We aim to respond to enquiries promptly and to provide applicants with all the necessary information. If you contact us by e-mail or post, please make sure that you give your full name, your home university and SID number.

2Welcome

Dear Applicant,

We are very pleased that you have chosen to spend your period of study abroad at Anglia Ruskin

University and we hope that you will have a rewarding and enjoyable experience here.

Anglia Ruskin University has over 70 partner universities and colleges in the European Union and

North America, and each year we welcome over 250 Visiting and Exchange students. We hope that

you will continue to be successful in your new environment and that you will adjust rapidly to your

time in the UK.

Studying abroad gives you a wonderful opportunity to experience a different way of life, meet new