International Students' Induction - University of Southampton

International
Students’
Induction
September 2006

Welcome to the University of Southampton
I am delighted to welcome you to the Induction Programme for international students.
We hope that the academic and social activities help you to settle into life at the University and in the
UK. All members of staff will be happy to assist you, so please ask if you need help.
I look forward to meeting you during your time at the University and wish you well with your studies
and future careers.
Professor W Wakeham
Vice-Chancellor
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Academic structure of the University
The University of Southampton comprises three Faculties,
which include 22 Academic Schools. Many of our induction
activities are organised at Faculty level.
To help you navigate through this booklet, we have colourcoded
the Faculties and Schools.
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
Academic Schools: Chemistry, Civil Engineering and
the Enviroment; Engineering Sciences; Electronics and
Computer Science; Foundation Year in Engineering, Physics
and Geophysics; Geography; Institute of Sound and
Vibration Research; Mathematics; Ocean and Earth Science;
Optoeletronics Research Centre; Physics and Astronomy.
Please note the colour of the Faculty as it will match that
of the School – this should make it easier to follow which
events and activities are relevant to you and your chosen
course of study.
Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
Academic Schools: Education; Humanities; Law;
Management; Social Sciences; Winchester School of Art.
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences:
Academic Schools: Biological Sciences; Health
Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences; Medicine; Nursing
and Midwifery; Psychology.
The Students’ Union Social and Cultural Programme
can be found on pages 15 and 16.
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Induction Programme Outline
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Welcome
A Meet-and-Greet service will operate between Heathrow
Airport and Southampton on 24, 25 and 26 September.
Hall staff and induction assistants will meet you on arrival at your
campus accommodation. These staff can assist with any immediate
queries and help you to settle into your new environment.
A series of information sessions will also take place on 25 and 26
September in halls of residence. Please check meeting times at
the reception desk. The sessions last 30 minutes and will cover:
• Uni-link, the University bus service, and local public transport
• road and personal safety
• purchasing and using bicycles
• living in halls
• highlights of the induction programme.
It is strongly recommended that you attend these sessions.
Register your arrival
At the earliest opportunity after your arrival in Southampton,
please register with the Student Services Centre (SSC),
George Thomas Building, Highfi eld Campus, University Road,
Southampton, where you will receive further information about
the induction programme. At the SSC you will be able to obtain
any further help or advice required. On completion of your
online enrolment, the identity card will be given to you by your
School offi ce during the fi rst week of the semester.
The Student Services Centre will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays 09.00 – 17.30, and Wednesdays
09.00 – 15.30.
Paying your fees
Fees can be paid at the Student Services Centre
(see opening times above).
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 9599
Email: ssc@soton.ac.uk
www.payments.soton.ac.uk
Subscribe and Enrol
If you have not yet subscribed to set up your computing
(Information Systems Services) account, or enrolled as a
University of Southampton student, you will be able to do this
from most of the computer terminals on the Highfi eld campus.
There are ISS workstations available on Level 2, Rooms 2055 and
2057 in the Hartley Library, which you can use. This is what you
need to do once you’re at a computer terminal:
1. At the log in screen, type ‘SUBSCRIBE’ in the username fi eld
and leave the password fi eld blank. Click OK.
2. This will take you to the ISS subscribe page. You will now need
the student ID number that was sent to you during the summer.
(If you do not have this number, please contact your academic
School offi ce.) Enter the number and your name. Follow the

instructions to create your ISS account and ‘soton.ac.uk’
email address. Make a note of your username and remember
your password.
3. You will then be taken into the enrolment pages, where you
may be asked for your username and password. Now complete
the enrolment process. If for any reason the system will not allow
you to subscribe, please contact the ServiceLine:
Tel. 023 8059 5656 (internal 25656) or ServiceLine@soton.ac.uk.
Social activities
The Students’ Union Advice and Information Centre (SUAIC)
has organised an extensive social programme that runs from 25
September to 1 October. See pages 15–16 for programme details.
Venues
Most of the induction academic and social activities will be held at
the Highfi eld Campus, but students who will be studying mainly at
the Avenue, Boldrewood and Winchester campuses will also have
some activities at these sites.
Winchester School of Art (WSA) students
WSA students will stay at Erasmus Park accommodation in
Winchester for the induction period. This must be pre-booked
in advance.
Transport will be provided for WSA students to enable them to
participate in activities at the Highfield Campus in Southampton.
Further details will be available from the Erasmus Park reception desk.
English language and study support
Information on the language and study support available to you
will be provided during your Faculty induction session. In addition,
some drop-in sessions are available in the Hartley Library on
28 and 29 September. Staff will be there to offer advice and
help you register for courses.
Welcome for partners
Partners and children are invited to participate in activities
organised by the International Women’s Club on Wednesday 27
September, 10.30 – 12.00, in the Hartley Suite, Staff Social Centre,
Building 38.
Feedback on the programme
We always welcome feedback on the induction programme, so
would be very grateful if you could complete the online survey
that you will receive and return it to us. Thank you very much.
“It is a very good idea to organise this kind of week for international students because all of the students
attending are in the same situation and have the same questions and fears. It was great for students to have some
time to get to know each other before starting classes and was a good way of easing into the lifestyle here.”
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Wednesday 27 September 2006
Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics
All students in this Faculty should attend these sessions
10.00 Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor, Nuffi eld Theatre
Professor W Wakeham Building 6
Highfi eld Campus
10.15 Presentation on University support services Venue as above
11.00 Welcome from Southampton University Venue as above
Students’ Union President, Ben Rogers
11.30 ‘Immigration Matters’: Introduction from Venue as above
International Students’ Adviser
Reminder:
Partners and children welcome event: 10.30 – 12.00 in the Hartley Suite, Staff Social Centre, Building 38.
See page 15 for today’s social activities, including the ‘Tea Quiz’.
Thursday 28 September 2006
09.30 – 10.00 Welcome address for all students from the Turner Sims Concert Hall,
Dean and other university staff
Building 52, Highfi eld Campus
10.00 – 10.50 Undergraduate (UG) students Venue as above
Learning how to learn
10.00 – 10.50 Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students Building 54, Maths
Online skills development resources
Lecture Theatre 4A
10.00 – 10.50 Postgraduate Research (PGR) students Building 58, Murray
Faculty and key research facilities Lecture Theatre 1067
10.50 – 11.20 Refreshment break
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Thursday 28 September 2006 cont...
11.20 – 11.40 Information on English Language Turner Sims Concert Hall,
and study support for all students
Building 52, Highfi eld Campus
11.40 – 12.40 Panel discussion: ‘Learning cultures and Venue as above
what is different about UK higher education’
12.40 Lunch break
14.00 – 14.50 Library and Information Systems Services Hartley Library Foyer,
(ISS) sessions for these academic schools: Building 12,
Optoelectronics Research Centre; Chemistry, Highfi eld Campus
and Physics and Astronomy
15.00 – 15.50 Library and Information Systems Services Hartley Library Foyer,
(ISS) sessions for these academic schools: Building 12,
Civil Engineering and the Environment;
Highfi eld Campus
Engineering Sciences; Electronics and
Computer Science; Foundation Year in
Engineering, Physics and Geophysics;
Geography; Institute of Sound and Vibration
Research; Mathematics
General activities for all
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support Hartley Library, Level 2
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service Hartley Library, Level 2
Drop in for information and advice: Room 2051
for students with a learning difference,
for example, dyslexia, or a disability
Reminder:
See page 15 for today’s social activities and Police registration.
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Friday 29 September 2006
Please attend the activities under the School you will study in and the following general activities if you have not already
attended a session.
School of Chemistry
10.00 Arrival and refreshments Building 30, Chemistry, Foyer
10.30 – 12.30 Postgraduate students’ induction Building 30, Chemistry
10.30 – 12.30 Undergraduate students’ induction Building 30, Chemistry
School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
10.00 Introduction to the School Building 7 (Lanchester),
Room 5019
11.00 Refreshment break
11.15 Meet the Administration Team Venue as above
11.30 Student Resources within the School Building 21 (Faraday), Room 4001
12.30 Lunch with academic staff Building 7 (Lanchester), Room 5019
School of Engineering Sciences
09.45 – 10.00 Refreshments for all students Building 13 (Tizard), Room 5019
(Lilley Room)
10.00 – 11.15 Postgraduate students – introduction to Venue as above
the course; networking
10.00 – 11.15 Undergraduate students – introduction to Building 13, Room 5101
the course; networking
11.15 – 12.15 All students tour facilities
12.15 – 12.45 Postgraduate students’ group work Building 13, Room 5019
12.15 – 12.45 Undergraduate students’ group work Building 13, Room 5101
12.45 – 13.15 All students meet academic and support staff. Building 7 (Lanchester), Lecture A
Questions and answers
13.15 – 13.45 Lunch break Building 7, Foyer
School of Electronics and Computer Science
10.00 – 11.00 Presentation on ECS for all students Building 45 (Health Professions and
Excellence of ECS; important forums;
Rehabilitation Sciences),
Meet course leaders Room 0045, Lecture Theatre 1
11.00 – 11.30 Refreshment break
11.30 – 12.30 Tour facilities Building 59 (Zepler)
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Foundation Year in Engineering, Physics and Geophysics
10.30 – 12.00 Programme induction Building 27, (Chemistry) Room 2023
School of Geography
09.00 – 14.00 Visit to the New Forest Meet at Building 44 (Shackleton)
Level 2, Geography Reception
Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
12.00 – 14.00 Open house and refreshments Building 13 (Tizard)
Meet staff and students Room 3019
School of Mathematics
09.30 – 10.30 Postgraduate students’ induction Building 54 (Mathematics), Room 10C
09.30 – 10.30 Undergraduate students’ induction Building 54, Room 10B
10.30 – 11.00 Tour of Mathematics Building Building 54
11.00 – 11.30 Refreshment break Building 54, Ketley Room
11.30 – 13.00 Team Building – Undergraduates Building 54, Room 10B
and Postgraduates
School of Ocean and Earth Science
Students to travel by Uni-link bus U1 or U6 to the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (NOCS)
Dock Gate 4, Southampton
09.30 All students meet for tour of NOCS NOCS Reception
10.00 – 12.00 Boatwork on MV Callista
(Please wear fl at-soled, waterproof shoes and clothing)
12.00 – 12.30 Questions and answers in the NOCS cafeteria
Optoelectronics Research Centre
10.30 Meet staff. Questions and answers Building 46 (Physics & Astronomy),
Room 4050
11.30 Meet supervisors Venue as above
12.00 Tour facilities, then lunch with current students Venue as above
School of Physics and Astronomy
10.00 – 12.00 School induction Building 46 (Physics & Astronomy),
Room 5081
General activities for all
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for information and advice: Room 2051
for students with a learning difference,
Reminder:
See page 16 for today’s social activities.
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Wednesday 27 September 2006
Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
All students in this Faculty should attend these sessions
10.00 Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor Nuffi eld Theatre
Building 6
Highfi eld Campus
10.15 Presentation on University support services Venue as above
11.00 Welcome from Southampton University Venue as above
Students’ Union President, Ben Rogers
11.30 ‘Immigration Matters’: Introduction from Venue as above
International Students’ Adviser
13.00 – 13.50 Library and Information Systems Services (ISS) session Hartley Library Foyer,
for academic Schools: Education; Management; Humanities Building 12, Highfi eld Campus
Reminder: Partners and children welcome event: 10.30 – 12.00 in the Hartley Suite, Staff Social Centre, Building 38.
See page 15 for today’s social activities including the ‘Tea Quiz’.
Thursday 28 September 2006
09.45 Students arrive Building 40 (West Building)
10.00 – 10.25 Welcome from the Dean and other staff Garden Court
10.25 – 11.15 Sources of information and support. Venue as above
Academic Expectations questionnaire
11.15 – 11.45 Refreshment break Venue as above
11.50 – 13.00 Group work and panel discussion Venue as above
13.00 – 13.30 Lunch break Venue as above
13.30 – 14.00 Taster seminar Building 58 (Murray)
14.00 – 14.50 Library and Information Systems Services Hartley Library Foyer,
(ISS) session for these academic schools:
Highfi eld Campus
Law; Social Sciences
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support, Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for informaton and advice for students with Room 2051
a learning difference, for example, dyslexia, or a disability
Friday 29 September 2006
Please attend the activities under the School you will be studying in and the following general activities if you have not
already attended a session.
School of Education
10.00 – 11.15 Introduction to MA programme Building 29 (Chemistry), Level 3,
Meet staff and tour facilities
Science Learning Centre
11.45 – 13.00 Introduction to IML, SpLD, CBLT Venue as above
programmes. Meet staff and tour facilities
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break Venue as above
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Friday 29 September 2006 cont...
School of Humanities
Meet at Avenue Campus, reception desk in the entrance foyer
09.30 – 14.00 Welcome and introduction Avenue Campus
Seminar on studying in UK higher education
Information on student support. Questions and answers
Tour of the library and facilities
School of Law
09.30 – 12.00 Welcome to the School of Law Nuffi eld Lecture Theatre,
Introductory lecture ‘The School of Law’ Building 4, Room 1077
Lecture: ‘Understanding the Common Law’
Meet staff and students over coffee
School of Management
09.00 – 14.00 Welcome from the Head of School Building 2 (Management),
North End, Reception
Meet current students; participate in a Building 2
management task
Buffet lunch, feedback and plenary Building 2
School of Social Sciences
09.30 – 14.00 Welcome from the Head of School and Building 58 (Murray),
other staff
Level 1, Foyer
Organisation of the school; student support; Building 58
teaching and learning in the social sciences
at Southampton
Meet current international students over a buffet lunch Venue as above
Winchester School of Art
Meet at Winchester School of Art, Textile Conservation Building, Seminar Rooms 8 and 9
09.30 Welcome from Head of School and other staff Seminar Rooms 8 and 9
Studying at WSA
10.30 – 11.00 Refreshment break
11.00 – 12.00 Tour of teaching facilities WSA
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch break
13.00 – 14.00 Introduction to the Registry, IT support,
Library, WSA Students’ Union
General activities for all
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for information and advice Room 2051
for students with a learning difference,
for example, dyslexia, or a disability
Reminder: See page 16 for today’s social activities.
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Wednesday 27 September 2006
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
All students in this Faculty should attend these sessions
10.00 Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor, Nuffi eld Theatre
Professor W Wakeham Building 6
Highfi eld Campus
10.15 Presentation on University support services Venue as above
11.00 Welcome from Southampton University Venue as above
Students’ Union President, Ben Rogers
11.30 ‘Immigration Matters’: Introduction from Venue as above
International Students’ Adviser
12.00 – 12.50 Library and Information Systems Hartley Library Foyer,
Services (ISS) session for these Building 12
academic schools: Nursing and
Highfi eld Campus
Midwifery; Health Professions and
Rehabilitation Sciences; Psychology
Reminder: Partners and children welcome event: 10.30 – 12.00 in the Hartley Suite, Staff Social Centre, Building 38.
See page 15 for today’s social activities including the ‘Tea Quiz’.
Thursday 28 September 2006
10.00 – 10.30 Welcome from the Dean and senior academic staff Building 67, Room 1007
10.30 – 11.00 Sources of information and support Nightingale Building
11.00 Refreshments
11.30 – 12.40 English Language support. Health and Safety Venue as above
12.40 Lunch break
13.00 – 14.00 Panel discussion on learning cultures Venue as above
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service. Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for information and advice Room 2051
for students with a learning difference,
for example, dyslexia, or a disability
Reminder: See page 15 for today’s social activities and Police registration.
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Friday 29 September 2006
Please attend the activities under the School you will be studying in and the following general activities if you have not
already attended a session.
School of Biological Sciences
09.50 Meet at reception desk Building 62,
Biomedical Sciences,
Bassett Crescent East
10.00 – 10.30 Meeting and refreshments with Head of
School, Director of Education and other staff Building 62
10.30 – 11.00 Educational structure of the School
11.00 – 12.00 Meet Programme Managers/programme overview
12.00 – 12.30 Questions and tour of the building
12.30 – 13.00 Introduction to Boldrewood Library
School of Health Professions and Rehabilitation Sciences
09.30 Welcome and outline of morning Building 45, Reception
09.40 – 10.30 Student experiences and expectations – Building 45
led by international postgraduate students
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee with postgraduate staff
11.00 – 12.00 Programmes: learning and teaching methods Building 45
12.00 Tour of the School
School of Medicine (for Bachelor of Medicine students only)
09.30 Welcome and introduction to study and the Building 62,
School Seminar Room 1
Tour of Boldrewood and the library
Biomedical Sciences
Bassett Crescent East
11.30 Coach to Southampton General Hospital,
and collect lunch vouchers
12.00 – 13.00 Meet Clinical Skills staff Southampton General Hospital
(SGH), Room AB239, Level B,
South Academic Block
13.00 Lunch with third-year students SGH cafeteria
Visit library and language facility
Reminder: See page 16 for today’s social activities.
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Friday 29 September 2006
School of Medicine Postgraduate Students
Postgraduate research student induction will take place over
two days, starting on Monday 2 October at 12.30 pm with
lunch in Seminar Room AB225, Level B, South Academic Block,
Southampton General Hospital. Should you have any queries,
please contact the Postgraduate Studies Offi ce on
+44 (0)23 8079 6685 or email: medpostgrad@soton.ac.uk
Students attending postgraduate Masters courses will have
programme-specifi c induction sessions. Please contact your
programme co-ordinator as follows:
MSc in Allergy: Mrs Brenda Colwell
Tel +44 (0)23 8079 6379 or email: b.colwell@soton.ac.uk
MSc in Public Health Nutrition: Mrs Julie Hickman
Tel +44 (0)23 8079 6539 or email: J.Hickman@soton.ac.uk
School of Nursing and Midwifery
09.30 Welcome from Award Leaders and Building 67,
Associate Directors
Nightingale Building
10.30 Refreshments with postgraduate staff
11.00 – 12.00 Programmes: learning and teaching methods
Discussion focused on expectations
12.00 – 13.00 Tour of facilities and introduction to Registry Building 67
School of Psychology
11.00 – 13.00 School induction Building 44 (Shackleton),
Room 3051
General activities for all
15.00 – 17.00 English Language and Study Support Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for one-to-one advice Consultation Room 4
15.00 – 16.00 Assistive Technology Service Hartley Library, Level 2,
Drop in for information and advice Room 2051
for students with a learning difference,
Reminder: See page 16 for today’s social activities.
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Students’ Union Social and Cultural Programme
Student partners are welcome to attend all social and cultural events. Certain restrictions apply to children. For more information, please
contact the Students’ Union Advice and Information Centre (SUAIC) in the Student Services Centre.
Monday 25 September 2006
19.30 – 21.30 MMus student exam Turner Sims Concert Hall,
Free concert. Voice recital. Limited seating
Building 52, Highfi eld Campus
Tuesday 26 September 2006
14.00 – 15.00 ‘Slow Life’ international artists show John Hansard Gallery
Talk and refreshments
Building 50, Highfi eld Campus
19.30 – 21.30 MMus student exam Turner Sims Concert Hall
Free concert. Guitar recital. Limited seating
Building 52, Highfi eld Campus
Wednesday 27 September 2006
15.00 – 17.00 Tea Quiz Building 40, (West Building)
Garden Court
19.00 Film: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Building 42, Students’ Union
Entrance free
Uniplex Cinema
19.30 MMus student exam Turner Sims Concert Hall,
Free concert. Voice recital. Limited seating
Building 52, Highfi eld Campus
Thursday 28 September 2006
09.00 – 17.00 Police registration – make an appointment Student Services Centre,
at SUAIC Building 37
13.00 – 16.30 Information Fair Building 42,
Students’ Union Concourse
13.00 – 17.00 Sport and Recreation – taster sessions Jubilee Sports Centre,
Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Swimming. Building 18
Please bring sport/swimwear and a towel.
As numbers are limited, please book a place
at SUAIC
14.00 – 16.00 Arrival briefi ng for British Council Building 40, Students’
managed students
Union Clubs and
Societies Room
19.00 – 01.00 Traditional English Fish and Chips* SUSU Café,
Cost £4.50 (includes soft drink) Building 42
*Vegetarian option available
Followed by FREE Oriental Karaoke
Building 40, West Refectory
Please book with SUAIC
and Stags Head
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Friday 29 September 2006
13.00 – 14.00 ‘Slow Life’ international artists show John Hansard Gallery,
Talk and refreshments
Building 50, Highfi eld Campus
14.15 Presentation from the HOST Regional Uniplex Cinema,
Co-ordinator. Find out about spending
Building 42, Students’ Union
a weekend with a British family
14.45 Virtual tour of Southampton Uniplex Cinema,
Building 42, Students’ Union
19.00 – 02.00 Brazilian Carnival The Cube,
Free event Building 42
Saturday 30 September 2006
12.30 – 18.00 Trip to Stonehenge and Salisbury Meet in the Upper Car Park,
Book at SUAIC
Nuffi eld Theatre
Cost is £3.50 per person Estimated time of return 18.00
21.00 – 02.00 Mi Casa es tu Casa The Bridge Bar
Free event Building 40
Sunday 1 October 2006
12.30 – 18.00 Trip to Arundel Castle Meet in the Upper Car Park,
Book at SUAIC
Nuffi eld Theatre
Cost is £3.50 per person Estimated time of return 18.00
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Campus maps
Highfield Campus
Avenue Campus
Winchester School of Art
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Southampton City map

Bus services
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International Offi ce
University of Southampton
Highfi eld Campus
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)23 8059 2772
Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 8878
Email: international@soton.ac.uk
www.soton.ac.uk/international
This information can be made available, on request, in
alternative formats, such as electronic, large print, Braille
or audio tape and, in some cases, other languages. For
more information, please contact the International Offi ce
on: +44 (0)23 8059 2772
Disclaimer
This brochure is prepared in advance and the University of
Southampton reserves the right to make alterations or cancellations
to any statement in this publication and accepts no responsibility for
any consequences of such modifi cation or cancellation.