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Guide
2015 entry
Welcome to
Welcome
On behalf of all the staff here at
Newcastle University London I would
like to wish you a very warm welcome.
By studying with us not only will you
build the skills you need to succeed in
todays globalised work force, but you
will also be living in the exciting capital
city and making friends from all over
the world. You will join Newcastle
Universitys alumni network some
of whom have become well-known in
the business sphere including Andrew
Bird, CEO of Disney International;
and Keith Ludeman, former CEO of
Go-Ahead Group. We hope you enjoy
your time here.
Elizabeth Munro, Chief Operating Officer
Newcastle University London
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Your London campus
Your London
campus
Introduction
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the University
during the 2015-16 academic year, and we hope that your
time here is both successful and enjoyable!
September start
Mon 21 Sept 2015 to Fri 11 Dec 2015
January start
Wed 06 Jan 2016 to Thu 24 Mar 2016
April start
Mon 04 Apr 2016 to Fri 17 Jun 2016
July start
Mon 04 Jul 2016 to Fri 09 Sept 2016
International Foundation/Diploma/
Graduate Diploma
September start (three term)
Mon 21 Sept 2015 to Fri 11 Dec 2015
Mon 04 Jan 2016 to Fri 18 Mar 2016
Mon 04 Apr 2016 to Fri 10 Jun 2016
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How to use the guide
Undergraduate degrees
Autumn Term
Mon 28 Sept 2015 to Fri 18 Dec 2015
Spring Term
Mon 11 Jan 2016 to Fri 11 Mar 2016
Summer Term
Mon 11 Apr 2016 to Fri 17 Jun 2016
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Semester dates
Semester 1
Mon 28 Sept 2015 to Fri 29 Jan 2016
Semester 2
Mon 1 Feb 2016 to Fri 17 Jun 2016
Postgraduate degrees
Public holidays
2015
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Important dates
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General
The kitchen
International students
Clothing
Airport baggage
Shipping items
Electricity
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Before you depart
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Student Ambassadors
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Airport pickups
Your journey
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Your journey
to Newcastle
University London
By underground
By bus
By taxi
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Travelling around
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Travelling
around London
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go to www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa to make
your application.
Visa advice
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signature.
If you come from certain countries and want to
stay in the UK for more than six months, you
may be required to have a medical examination
carried out by a qualified medical inspector.
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Visa advice
Accommodation
Choosing your accommodation
International student
accommodation guarantee
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Accommodation
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Student finance
Paying your tuition fees
Alumni discount
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Student finance
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Academic costs
Everyday costs
Zone 12 Day
Travel Card
Zone 12 Monthly
Travel Card
Cinema ticket
Local lunch
Weekly food shop
Social event
Ticket to Premier
League Football
Local gym
membership
Welcome Week
Student ID card
International students
What documentation do
I need to bring with me?
your passport
proof you are a student we will issue you
with an official bank letter after registration
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Your first week
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Here to help
Free In-sessional English
language support
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Your first week
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UK/EU students
International students
prescriptions
dental treatment
eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
immunisations.
All you have to do is register with a local
General Medical Practitioner (GP) when you
arrive. A local GP will be there during Welcome
Week to help students with this, but they can
come to the Welcome Desk at any time.
Personal safety
Health services
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Health services
in the UK
Seminars
Tutorials
Group work
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Private study
Assessments
Plagiarism
Monitored attendance
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Studying at
Newcastle
University London
Social life
Students Union
Sport
Multifaith provision
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Social life
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London
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All students
passport
entry clearance documents
confirmation of place letter and CAS number
accommodation contract
vaccination certificates.
Health
Preparing to travel
Do you have a valid passport?
Have you obtained any necessary student
British Council
www.britishcouncil.org
UK weather information
International students
www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international
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