Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
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International students (non-EU)<br />
other members <strong>of</strong> staff. Orientation<br />
includes enrolment, familiarisation tours,<br />
practicalities such as opening a bank<br />
account and registering with a doctor,<br />
and information sessions on our computer<br />
systems, cultural adjustments, academic<br />
matters and student support available.<br />
It is vital to arrive at the <strong>University</strong><br />
in good time to participate in this<br />
orientation programme.<br />
English language support<br />
This takes the form <strong>of</strong> tutorials and<br />
weekly classes. English tutors <strong>of</strong>fer help<br />
with written work and other languagerelated<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> academic work.<br />
Charges may be made for some language<br />
support. There are also five-week and<br />
10-week pre-sessional courses in English<br />
language available in the summer.<br />
Health<br />
All students need to register with a local<br />
doctor. Students can register and meet<br />
with a GP in the on-campus surgery and<br />
regular sessions are held. International<br />
students on courses longer than six<br />
months in duration qualify for free<br />
National Health Service (NHS) treatment.<br />
If your course lasts for less than six<br />
months you will need private health/<br />
medical insurance.<br />
Support during your studies<br />
The International Student Officer in<br />
the Internationalisation Centre and the<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> the Student Services team are<br />
available to help with non-academic<br />
issues such as welfare issues, working in<br />
the UK, applying for a visa, financial and<br />
health matters, counselling, careers and<br />
study skills programmes. See page 40<br />
for further information about Student<br />
Services.<br />
Working in the UK<br />
Full-time undergraduate international<br />
students can undertake paid employment<br />
for up to 20 hours a week during termtime<br />
and full-time during <strong>University</strong><br />
vacations (this does not apply to students<br />
who have a prohibition stamp in their<br />
passport but it does apply to all students<br />
who have a valid student visa in their<br />
passport). The <strong>University</strong>’s Careers Service<br />
can help you find work on campus or<br />
locally.<br />
International social events<br />
The International Student Officer liaises<br />
with the International Student Society<br />
(part <strong>of</strong> the Student Union) to arrange an<br />
active programme <strong>of</strong> social functions for<br />
international students.<br />
How to apply<br />
International students apply via UCAS<br />
unless <strong>Winchester</strong> is the only institution<br />
you are applying to. If so, students<br />
should apply direct to the <strong>University</strong><br />
by completing the <strong>Undergraduate</strong><br />
International Application Form, which is<br />
available on our website or on request<br />
from the <strong>University</strong>’s International<br />
Recruitment team. For more details on<br />
how to apply see pages 165-167.<br />
Members <strong>of</strong> the International<br />
Recruitment team regularly travel<br />
overseas and work with international<br />
partners to support the application<br />
process – they <strong>of</strong>fer advice about how to<br />
apply and can answer questions about<br />
studying at <strong>Winchester</strong>.<br />
International Recruitment<br />
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827023<br />
Email: international@winchester.ac.uk<br />
Web:<br />
www.winchester.ac.uk/international<br />
30 <strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>2013</strong>
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