Liverpool John Moores University Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

HANDBOOK

2012/2013

Liverpool John Moores University

Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies

Table of Contents Welcome to Liverpool ...... 3 Contact details: ...... 5 What forms you need: ...... 7 Qualifications required for entry to the UK and LJMU ...... 8 Study support and pre-sessional English courses: ... ¡Error! Marcador no definido. Exchange Student Induction ...... 10 Accommodation ...... 12 Halls of residence accommodation ...... 12 Private accommodation ...... 12 Temporary accommodation ...... 13 Travel 14 Frequently asked questions ...... 15 Your home school – the Liverpool Business School ...... 18 Confidentiality ...... 19 Student Mentoring Scheme ...... 21 Academic regulations ...... 22 English Testing ...... 23 Advice from former exchange students ...... 23 Dos and Don’ts for exchange students ...... 25 Programme changes ...... 26 Assessment and final transcript ...... 27 International study semester ...... 27 General Information ...... 28 The cost of living in Liverpool ...... 29 Health services ...... 29 Appendices ...... 34

Welcome to Liverpool

With over 20,000 students, Liverpool John Moores University is one of the largest and popular universities in Britain. Students study in a city-centre environment in some of the most prestigious old and new buildings in the city. Students can expect to study in a well- planned, high-tech environment, making use of just about every learning aid - from chalk to the latest computer equipment.

The mix of people that have passed through, and often stayed in, the historic port has led to a culture that is vibrant, open-minded and friendly. We can boast the oldest Chinatown (with its many eating places) in Europe, the first public Medical Officer in the world (1835), the first ever regular passenger railway service (1826), a continuing history of technological innovation (the first ship to be extended by cutting in half underwent this on Merseyside on 1872, and we are still doing it), a developing expertise in software design and space research, one of the best orchestras in the world, two cathedrals, two world-class football teams, a popular music culture that has produced the Beatles, and much, much more. You will find this rich variety of experience reflected in your experience at Liverpool JMU.

Increasingly, Liverpool is becoming a student city - there are currently over 85,000 students following courses at LJMU and at other colleges and institutes across the city. This leads, as you might expect, to a good social life, with people to meet, sports to play, cheap places to eat, good bars, clubs and discos, museums, galleries, places to enjoy good company quietly - or even the possibility for solitude. Liverpool is the cheapest place in Britain for students to live - the cost of living is low and, there is ample, reasonably priced private accommodation, as well as places in university halls of residence.

In Liverpool you are well-placed for visiting some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain - the mountains and coast of North Wales are very near, the Lake District is no great distance, the train can get you to London in under 3 hours, and buses and trains offer good connections to major towns and cities.

Students do sometimes encounter problems and need to ask for help. Our welfare and counselling services are open to all and can help to find answers to most problems that arise. More support and a major social and services venue is offered by the Student’s Union, situated in Maryland Street (behind the Mount Pleasant site) and, at an early point in semester one we will ask exchange students to appoint two student representatives who are willing to act for students on School committee meetings.

Most students enjoy their time in Liverpool. Many stay, most want to come back. So much for pleasure! As for work, you can read about that in the pages that follow.

This handbook has been prepared to help you discover what the exchange programme at Liverpool John Moores University has to offer. You will find a lot of information and useful suggestions in the pages that follow. Every new beginning brings a challenge and a sense of achievement. We hope that your expectations of travel to Britain and study in an English-

3 speaking environment will be met. Both Academic and Administrative staff will do everything they can to ensure that your time in Liverpool gives you the best possible combination of learning opportunities inside the classroom and in the wide community abroad.

The main responsibility for making a success of your visit, however, lies with you. It is very important that you come to Liverpool with an open mind and the ability to adapt and fit in with the local conditions and practices in this country and this university. We do not aim to duplicate your experiences at home - this would be impossible since we have forty or fifty different exchange institutions in any one year! But we do aim to provide stimulating and friendly learning opportunities. We are proud of our relatively small classes and our good relationship with students. This does mean, however, that classes are sometimes full, and we do sometimes ask you to accept similar or alternative courses where timetable or funding difficulties are encountered. The spirit of partnership means that we take your views seriously and always try to improve communication with students and partner universities abroad.

With very best wishes,

Jarmila Hickman and Brigitte Hordern Exchange programme coordinators

Contact details : Lynn Nicolson Exchange Faculty Administrator Liverpool Business School Liverpool John Moores University John Foster Building 98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5UZ +44 (0) 151 231 3521 [email protected]

To 31 st July 2012: Jarmila Hickman Exchange Programme Leader Liverpool Business School Liverpool John Moores University John Foster Building 98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5UZ +44 (0) 151 231 3595 [email protected]

From 1 st August 2012 Brigitte Hordern Exchange Programme Leader Liverpool Business School Liverpool John Moores University John Foster Building 98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5UZ +44 (0) 151 2313848 [email protected]

N.B. The Liverpool Business School will move to a new building in the summer. We shall send the new addresses at a later date. E-mails will remain the same.

Dates for your diary

INDUCTION DATE : Semester One 6th September 2012

Semester Two Date to be confirmed

SEMESTER DATES: Semester One 6th September 2012

Semester Two 7th January 2013

EXAM DATES: Semester One 14 th -18 th December 2012

Semester Two 22 nd April-10 th May 2013

COHORT MEETING : Semester One Date to be confirmed

Semester Two Date to be confirmed

This is an opportunity for staff and students to check details: timetables, module registration and settling in at JMU, and for students to offer their opinions on their stay at LJMU so far.

*Please note that the only late arrivals we will accept are students who arrive late because they are sitting exams at their home institution. No students will be accepted under any circumstances, after the following dates, as we do not feel that exceptionally late arrival will benefit either our Exchange students or the School:

What forms you need:

The actual forms are in Appendix 1 at the back of this handbook

EU forms for European students

ECTS - European Credit Transfer System - Student Application Form ECTS credit conversion Learning Agreement (ECTS - European Credit Transfer) Student Mentor form Module choice form

Non-EU forms

Non-EU application form Module choice form Student Mentor form Learning agreement

To make your enrolment easier, it is very important that you return the above forms to the Programme Administrator as soon as possible.

Please return to: Lynn Nicolson Exchange Faculty Administrator Liverpool Business School Liverpool John Moores University John Foster Building 98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5UZ +44 (0) 151 231 3521 [email protected]

Qualifications required for entry to the UK and LJMU http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/january/78-english-language

IELTS scores: Students studying level between NQF levels 3 and 5 modules will need an overall score of at least 4.0 including 4.0 or above in each of the 4 components in order to satisfy UKBA requirements (this is equivalent to B1 standard).

Students studying any NQF level 6 module will need an overall score of at least of 5.5 including 5.5 or above in each of the 4 components in order to satisfy UKBA requirements (this is equivalent to B2 standard)

TOEFL (iBT) scores: B1: Reading – 4, Listening – 9, Speaking – 16, Writing - 13 B2: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17,

It is also possible to come for a shorter period of time (up to, but no longer than six months). If you let us know we can send you an offer letter which will enable you to apply for student visitor visa. However, please be aware that there will be very few modules available for students to take because the university has changed over to 24 credit, year-long modules.

Dear Exchange partners,

We are sorry that the new UK BA Tier 4 regulations which came into play on 21st April 2011, have caused such upset and confusion. We appreciate your concerns regarding the requirement for your students to reach IELTS 5.5 or 6 and understand that, in most cases, your students will not be able to reach this level.

I am, however, very pleased to tell you that we have found a solution to the problem, as long as your students can prove competence in English Language at a minimum of IELTS 4. (B1 of the CEFR), which I hope, will not be a problem for you. We will be able to enrol them on an Exchange Programme, in modules in years 1 and 2 (NQF3-5) of our degree programmes and they will thus satisfy the UKBA requirements. This will allow us to assign them a CAS (confirmation of acceptance) letter, which will be produced by our International Office.

For your reference, I attach below a link to the relevant UK Border Agency Tier 4 requirement, which also contains a list of approved English language test centres. Please note that your students may be required to attend an interview with UK Border Agency officers, either as part of their visa application or when they arrive in the UK. If they are required to attend an interview and cannot show at that interview that their English language ability is at the required standard, their application may be refused or they may be denied entry into the UK. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/

I sincerely hope that this is an acceptable solution to all concerned and deeply regret the upset caused, although this was totally outside our control.

Study support and pre-sessional English courses:

A variety of student services are available – consult the university web pages. http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/development/

We are expecting that the Pre-sessional English classes will be offered this summer. Study Group normally offers 4 week, 8 week and 12 week pre-sessional courses. Those students who have an IELTS score of 5.5 and 5.5 in all skills should be eligible to do the 4 week pre-sessional course, those with IELTS 5 could be offered the 8 week and those with 4.5 the 12 week.

For further information on this please contact directly Jan O’Driscoll

Jan O’Driscoll Head of Centre International Study Centre, UK Liverpool John Moore’s University

T: 0151 231 4281 E: j.o’[email protected] http://www.studygroup.com/isc/ljmu www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

Exchange Student Induction

All students are required to attend a compulsory three-day induction programme. You will be given important information on academic, administrative and University procedures and issues.

Please make a note of the dates as given in the Dates for your diary.

The induction programme for September 2012 is as follows:

ROOM NUMBERS TO BE ADVISED Day 1: Thursday 6th September 2012

9.30 Welcome to JMU

Presentation by the Exchange Programme Leader on academic and administrative matters : - computerised language test - forms of assessment - plagiarism - rules and regulations - acquiring information - module choices - and other matters

14.00 Enrolment with the Student Zone

This is a very busy time in the academic year and there may be queues at the LRC - please be patient. Everyone will be dealt with and everyone’s concerns are important!

Day 2: Friday 7th September 2012

10-11.15 IT induction

11.30-13.00 Computerised language test : - students tested in groups, each test takes approximately 30 minutes

Day 3 Monday 10th September 2012

10-12.30 Amanda Mason: Plagiarism and collusion session

13.30-15.00 Computerised language test (for those not tested previously)

Day 4 Tuesday 11 th September 2012

10.30 Library induction

Day 5 Thursday 13th September 2012

15-17.00 Film Matinée

17-19.00 Erasmus Time with home students

Additional information will be distributed during this period regarding modules, welfare, health and safety etc. It is important that you make sure you receive all the information you will require to ensure you settle in quickly and get as much out of your time here as possible.

It’s different studying in Liverpool. It’s not like being at home. That is what the exchange programme is all about!

For you: Health and safety John Moores University has a strict NO SMOKING policy

Accommodation

N.B.: STARTING FROM THIS YEAR WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATON FORMS BEFORE THE ACCOMODATION OFFICE WILL BOOK YOU INTO HALLS .

Halls of residence accommodation

Exchange students who intend to come to LJMU for the full academic year 2012/13 should contact the LJMU Accommodation Office . The Office is contactable by phone on 0151 231 4166 during these opening hours or by Email to [email protected] at all times. All Emails sent to the Office outside the opening hours will usually be answered on the following morning. Alternatively contact Liverpool Student Homes to enquire about available accommodation, either in private houses or in purpose-built student accommodation in the city-centre.

Exchange students who intend to come to LJMU for one semester only should contact Michelle James at Cosmopolitan Homes to book a bedroom at Gerard Manley Hopkins Hall. More information about Gerald Manley Hopkins Hall is available at : http://www.cosmostudents.com/properties/liverpool/gmhh.php

Please note that all non-UK students are required to pay for their accommodation in full in advance of arriving in Liverpool - there are no exceptions to this rule.

If you are unsure about what sort of accommodation is best for you or if you require further advice, please feel free to contact the Accommodation Office [email protected] .

North Western Hall, Atlantic Point, Grand Central and Great Newton Hall are all within walking distance of the Mount Pleasant Campus.

Please note that for accommodation in Halls of Residence you will often be required to pay for a fixed number of weeks (possibly until the end of July), even though the LJMU academic year finishes at the end of May. Unfortunately, most Halls of Residence are not owned by LJMU, so we have no control over this.

Private accommodation

We normally recommend that you arrange your private accommodation through Liverpool Student Homes. You can visit their website at www.lsh.liv.ac.uk

Please remember that the University has no control over private accommodation. Do not sign a contract unless you definitely want to rent the property as once you have signed the contract you are responsible for paying the rent for the full term of the agreement .

The staff at Liverpool Student Homes will take a brief look at your tenancy agreement for you before you sign it, although they cannot be held legally responsible in doing so. Remember, you get what you pay for! If a property is exceptionally cheap, ask yourself why? Is it in an undesirable area? Is the property in a poor state of repair?

Neither LJMU nor Liverpool Student Homes inspect such properties, and although private accommodation may appear a less expensive option than JMU halls, it is often worth paying slightly more for the peace of mind that comes from staying in a safe, well-maintained property.

Areas popular with students include Aigburth/Sefton Park (Liverpool 17) and Wavertree/Allerton (Liverpool 15/18). We do not recommend the Kensington area of Liverpool (Liverpool 7) as, although many students live there quite happily, others have reported problems in this area.

Temporary accommodation

Once you have chosen your accommodation you should find out what is the earliest date at which you can move in. If you need temporary accommodation on your arrival in Liverpool, you can choose from the properties listed below or you can arrange something for yourself. There is a vast range of hotels and hostels situated in and around the city.

Temporary accommodation - suggestions You may need a place to stay while you are arranging your permanent accommodation. If so, we suggest the following:

Antrim Hotel 73 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 Tel: 0151 709 5239 Small, family-run hotel near to the Mount Pleasant Campus

International Inn 4 South Hunter Street Liverpool L1 9JG Tel: +44 (0)151 709 8135 Website: www.internationalinn.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Tourist information in Liverpool - for more information concerning temporary accommodation: 0906 68068867

Travel

Airport travel

You will probably arrive at either Manchester International Airport or Liverpool John Lennon Airport when you come to the UK. If you arrive at John Lennon, you can catch a bus from the airport, which will take you to the city centre for around £3. Alternately, you can catch a black cab from the Airport to the city centre for about £15.

If you arrive at Manchester Airport you can catch a train from the train station attached to the Airport directly to Lime Street Station, which is situated in Liverpool City Centre. Trains run approximately every hour and a ticket will only cost you about £16. From Lime Street you can easily catch a bus/taxi/walk to your accommodation.

For more details check relevant websites.

Frequently asked questions

Who is my first point of contact?

If you have any ACADEMIC queries, you need to speak to Brigitte Hordern who can help you with timetables and advise you on module contents.

If you have any ADMINISTRATIVE queries once you arrive, you need to call into the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) which is located inside the Aldam Robarts building. They will register you for your chosen modules and you need to inform them if you have any change in your circumstances. Opening hours are: Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 9:00pm, Fri 9:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4:00pm

Where will most of my classes be held?

You will be based at the Southern Campus site on Mount Pleasant. John Foster Building or Redmond Building is where you will attend most of your lessons. The rooms are numbered according to which floor they are on; for example room G03 will be on the ground floor, 101 is on the first floor and 207 is on the second floor.

The IT Suite is on the second floor of John Foster Building and classroom B05 is situated in the basement.

The Student Zone and the Library are situated in the Aldam Robarts building in the gardens at the back of John Foster Building. It is also referred to as the LRC which stands for the Learning Resource Centre. In the LRC is the transaction desk where you will go for all administrative programme related queries. Across the road and behind the Learning Resource Centre is the Haigh Building where you will find the Student’s Union, the Workbank and student shop. There is also a cash point, café and bar there.

What is LJMU WEB?

LJMU WEB is the Campus Wide Information Service, and can be found by logging on to any computer within the University. If you navigate around LJMU WEB you will find that it can answer most queries you may have. It includes information on modules, degree courses, other Schools and gives details of current issues and events at JMU. We strongly recommend that all students familiarise themselves with this internal website as it will make your adjustment to life at JMU so much easier. The IT induction will prove very helpful – make sure you attend it.

How does JMU keep in contact with its students?

At JMU we use the University EMAIL if we need to contact you, so this should be checked every other day at least. We also use BLACKBOARD which is a virtual

15 leaning environment known as VLE. Blackboard will be used by your lecturers to inform you of room changes, post lecture notes etc. You should also check the NOTICEBOARDS on a regular basis.

How do I get my student card?

You will be given a form which you take to the Learning Resource Centre. They will process the form and give you your card. There is ALWAYS a long queue for processing student cards at the start of the year, so please be patient.

Once you have your card, you can go to the Learning Resource Centre and get access to the computers.

It is important that you carry this card with you at all times to access University buildings also if you need to request any documentation from the Student Zone (LRC) you will be asked to show this as proof of enrolment. Another reason you should carry the card with you is that it shows your student identification number which will be requested for administration purposes.

How many modules am I allowed to study?

Your own University will have discussed with you how many modules they wish you to study and will have advised you if they have any specific requirements. We do not advise you on what modules you should choose, this is your decision. However, you cannot study for more than 60 credits in a semester (5x 12 credit modules. This equates to 120 JMU credits and 60 ECTS credits for the year. You are allowed to study modules from other schools but the Liverpool Business School will remain your “Home” School and deal with all your administration. You can choose a maximum of two modules from other schools.

How do I register for a module?

A copy of the module choice form will have been sent to you with your application form in your welcome pack or via e-mail. Enter your name, and your home University and also the code and title of each module you wish to study. It is very important that you give us ALL the required information, otherwise we will not be able to complete registration. Please bear in mind that we cannot guarantee you will be able to take all of the modules you choose as the more popular tutorials fill up very quickly. Register your modules as quickly as you can and have a couple of modules as a reserve to avoid disappointment. You can hand your module choice form into the Student Zone (LRC) to be processed once you arrive. N.B. Level 3 modules require that you have attained Level ‘F’ in your English test. If you decide you wish to amend your choices, you will ask at the Learning Resource Centre for a MODULE AMENDMENT FORM. Again, please complete all relevant information in full. Modules cannot be changed after week 2 of term without permission of the Course Tutors. Please note that tutorial groups must NOT be changed.

How do I contact my Module Leader?

We have Staff Availability details, for all full time lecturers, on the School notice boards. These give a room number, telephone number and scheduled times set aside for students. You can also contact staff via email, which is easier in the case of part time lecturers.

When are the exams?

Some exams take place in mid-December but mostly during April and May. We strongly recommend that you do not book your flight home until the last day of the semester.

When do I get my transcript of results?

The transcript of results for first and second semesters, are sent out to your home address and your home University usually by the end of July.

How do JMU credits compare to ECTS credits?

In ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), normally 30 credits represent the workload of a semester and 60 credits would be awarded for the year. So an approximate conversion would be : XX JMU credits divided by 2 to obtain ECTS credits.

1. Your home school – the Liverpool Business School

Liverpool Business School, John Foster Building, 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UZ; Fax no. (International + 44) 151 707 0423.

Academic Support:

The Exchange Programme Leader is Brigitte Hordern [email protected]

Administrative support before you arrive: The Exchange Faculty Administrator is Lynn Nicolson – [email protected] . Administrative support after you arrive: Learning Resource centre AldhamRobartsStudentAdmin @ljmu.ac.uk , Tel.: 0151 231 3333.

Programmes within the International Business and Language Group:

A degree in language is provided teaching in four modern languages – Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. Because of the university restructuring, only the final year modules are available in the languages.

BA in Applied Languages (BAAL) BA in International Business Studies (BAIBS) BA in Public Relations and Languages

If you have access to the Internet, we have a home page at http://www.ljmu.ac.uk

http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/LBS/91128.htm#UGProg

Confidentiality

When you arrive at the School you will meet your Exchange co-ordinator Brigitte Hordern. She will be the first contact if you have problems or worries over your academic or personal needs. All matters discussed remain confidential and are only relayed to other members of staff when absolutely necessary.

Additionally each module has a specific module leader who will answer any particular questions related to that module. Module leaders will tell you when they are available for consultation. The times when they are available are usually posted on their office doors. You can always speak to the administrative staff should you need to contact your tutor urgently. Messages from academic and administrative staff will be placed on notice boards around the Building. Should you need to, you can leave a message for members of staff in the Faculty School Office (0151 231 3859).

Equal Opportunities, Special Needs and Disability

Liverpool John Moores University is an Equal Opportunities University and as such tries to understand the needs of all students. Should you have any specific needs, we would encourage you to speak to the University Welfare Service for advice and guidance on arrival. All discussions would be entirely confidential. Alternately, you could speak to your Personal Tutor (see above section). If you would like to know more about Equal Opportunities at Liverpool John Moores University, then visit our web site at:

www.ljmu.ac.uk/employ/equalopportunities/policies

If you need to discuss any special needs or disability, please speak initially to Brigitte Hordern.

Student Advice and Wellbeing/Student Union

Further networks of support for students can be found through the Student Advice and Wellbeing and the Liverpool Student’s Union.

The Student Advice and Wellbeing team aims to assist students with any problems they may experience whilst at University. They can offer advice in most areas ranging from financial worries to legal advice. Trained staff is available throughout the academic year and can be found at:

Student Advice and Wellbeing 0151 904 6372

Student Advice and Wellbeing Liverpool John Moores University Kingsway House, Mezzanine Level Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AJ

Alternatively, contact the team direct by emailing: [email protected] or visit www.ljmu.ac.uk/studentadvice .

As well as practical support, there is also a team of counselors available should you wish to talk through any areas of concern. Further details can be found at: www.ljmu.ac.uk/healthandwellbeing

Liverpool Students Union, based in the Haigh Building on the Mount Pleasant Campus also offers a comprehensive service to students. They provide a Job shop, access to various clubs and associations, and a student welfare service as well as many other useful services. Liverpool Students Union can be contacted at:

The Haigh Building Email: Maryland Street [email protected] Liverpool L1 9DE Facebook: Telephone: Liverpool Students' Union 0151 231 4900 Twitter: Fax: @LiverpoolSU 0151 231 4918

Website : www.l-s-u.com

Student Mentoring Scheme

We have set up a student-mentoring scheme involving British students here on degree courses and incoming exchange students. What we hope to do is send you the details of some British students who will become your link whilst you’re here. We then hope you will be able to get help and guidance from the students prior to your arrival to help you settle in Liverpool.

If you are interested please sign the enclosed authorisation form which will give us permission to pass on your contact details to British students should they request them. You could then correspond via letter/e-mail/telephone prior to your arrival to get more information about your studies here.

Academic regulations

The academic system at Liverpool John Moores University is based on the accumulation of credits. To complete a year’s work successfully, a student has to pass a sufficient number of modules in order to gain 120 credits. However, Exchange students do not necessarily have to gain 60 credits per semester, 36 or 48 credits will be sufficient if their University agrees. Programmes of study, or courses, are made up of modules, and each module is valued in credits. A module is usually taught for two to three hours a week, and requires another six to eight hours private study - a total of approximately ten hours work a week over fifteen weeks. Most Modules are year-long and are worth 24 credits, although there are still some modules of 12 credits each.

To gain credits for the course, a student has to complete all the coursework and pass the examination, with a mark of 40% or more.

We stress the importance of arriving on time in Liverpool, as late arrival will only result in missed information. Students are not permitted to leave early at the end of the semester as exams often take place during the final two weeks of the semester. Under no circumstances will the booking of flights home be accepted as a reason for missing any assessments; you will merely receive a zero mark.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 120 CREDITS IN ONE ACADEMIC YEAR or 60 credits in any of the two semesters.

You choose your modules before arriving in consultation with your own University. This then ensures you are choosing subjects to complement your studies at home. Please note we cannot guarantee that all modules listed will be available but making an initial choice now will help. Exchange students have to register for the modules they want to take, and then complete the coursework and the assessment, including the examination. It is not possible to ‘sit in’ on modules that look interesting and we do expect students who have registered for modules to complete them.

Please be aware that the British university system is different from the systems in other European universities. You may be surprised to find how few modules British students study, compared with your own university. On the other hand, you will discover after a while that the amount of work a student is expected to do for each module is greater than you would do in your own university.

Lecturers may set coursework for students to do in private study time from one week to the next, either class exercises or background reading and you will be expected to keep up with this coursework. Many exchange students come to Liverpool JMU thinking that they should go to twenty or twenty-five classes per week. This is not normally possible under our system.

English Testing

On arrival all exchange students will be asked to complete the Computerised Language Test. Testing takes place during your Induction Programme. The tests will be held in the IT Suite on the second floor of John Foster Building in Mount Pleasant as marked on your map. The test will take approximately 30 minutes.

NOTE : this is not a pass or fail test; everyone passes, but at different levels. Following your initial attempt at the test, you will be allowed one more attempt only. Both attempts at the English test must be taken within the first two weeks of the semester.

Finally, during the first two weeks of the semester any problems regarding timetabling must be resolved. This is also true about signing up for the appropriate translation group.

Please remember that both the academic and administrative staff will be on hand to help you with any queries about the test or other matters.

Advice from former exchange students

“Arrive in time for the induction programme – this gives essential information on modules, layout of the campus and life in Liverpool in general.”

“Be aware that although you don’t seem to have many classes, they do generate a lot of coursework! Decide whether you can handle the assignments. Perhaps you might need to select only a few modules, and do them well.”

“Avoid making comparisons between your own university and Liverpool JMU.”

“Assessments, in particular, can be very different. Expect lots of different types of assessment (for example essays and presentations, as well as exams). Be prepared to have to take assessments at any time of the semester, not just having one exam at the end.”

“Make sure you check your emails and the notice board on a regular basis; you could miss important information”

“Do not wait for English people to approach you. Initiate relationships by introducing yourself.”

“Maintain a balance between work and the social life in Liverpool!”

“Try not to forget that Liverpool, like any other big city, contains risks. Take care, don’t trust everyone you meet and avoid walking alone at night.”

“Do not stay at home with other exchange students. Take advantage of all the clubs and sports activities available at the Student Union.”

“Be flexible about the different teaching methods used at LJMU.”

“Spend your experience abroad in the right frame of mind. Be open minded and learn about the new culture.”

“Try and fit in some sightseeing whilst in Liverpool. The city has some magnificent architecture and a visit to the Albert Dock and the Museums are well worth while”

“Bring a good dictionary with you as they are often in short supply at the Library, particularly at Exam time”

Dos and Don’ts for exchange students

DO: DON’T: 1. Attend the Induction. 1. Miss the opportunity to meet new friends Semester 1 6th September 2012 and learn about your new learning Semester 2 Date to be confirmed environment. 2. Select Modules from those listed in 2. Select Modules that are not listed for this Exchange Handbook and check your Exchange students without checking with timetables on the LJMU website. the module leader that it is ok. 3. Have alternative module choices 3. Expect all your choices to be met as selected and agreed with your tutor. timetable clashes might occur. 4. Stay in your tutorial group 4. Change your tutorial group because rooms have been allocated to accommodate student numbers. 5. Get into the habit of reading your LJMU 5. Ignore information sent to you from the emails . Faculty Office, Learning Resource Centre, your tutors and/or module leader as this could cause you problems with your Learning Agreement. 6. Go to Brigitte Hordern with any concerns 6. Feel afraid to ask for help concerning your and remember that there is usually a work, being away from home or living in solution to any problems you may have. Liverpool. 7. Let the Learning Resource Centre know 7. Leave Liverpool without letting Brigitte of any change of address either in Hordern, Lynn Nicolson or the Learning Liverpool or at home. Resource Centre know. 8. Register your Module Choices in the 8. Register your module choices on Learning Resource Centre using the Module Blackboard Choice form by the deadline. 9. Complete your Modu le Amendment 9. Change your module choices after that Form by the end of the second week. without talking to Brigitte Hordern 10. Ensure that you have your Learning 10 . Forget to have all your documentation Agreement Forms signed with you on arrival. 11 . Make full use of the Student Mentor 11 . Miss out on the opportunity to talk and System! Get to know someone new. Do work with a new partner. Don’t feel afraid to introduce yourself to your new work partner. use your language skills . Appreciate the chance to enhance your language skills. 12. Make friends with home students . This 12. Do not plagiarise, this is seen as will help you to practice your language skills cheating. Do not cut and paste! and work together on group coursework.

Programme changes

At present the university is going through extensive changes and we are moving onto a new computer system (SIS). The modules are currently being revalidated and transferred onto the new system so all course information is subject to change. You will find course details attached at the end of this handbook. Please be aware that some modules may not run.

As explained earlier, you are only allowed to study a maximum of 60 credits in each semester (maximum 120 a year). Once you are settled in to your classes, after a few weeks, we will ask all students to look on the Blackboard system to check their module registration. It is extremely important that you check Blackboard when we ask you to, as the modules we have registered you for, are the modules, which will appear on your transcript of exam results. If you change a module without informing us this will cause problems later on in the semester. Note that tutorial groups must NOT be changed.

Assessment and final transcript

At the end of the academic year there is an assessment period, after which examiners meet in a ‘Programme Assessment Board’ or PAB. The marks for your modules are then made available on Blackboard. A transcript will be sent to your home address / your Home University.

Please note: the School will not issue any other kind of record of your work, apart from the official university transcript. We would stress the importance of keeping all

• module outlines • coursework details • other related materials as proof of what you have studied in each module. This will serve as information for your tutor in your home university, giving him/her an idea of course content.

International study

As we have been forced to reduce our Erasmus quotas in recent years, we have found that more students than ever would like to extend their stay in Liverpool. If you decide that you would like to continue to study at LJMU but all the Socrates places in your University have been taken, you can apply for International Study - but this is a fee-paying course.

For further information write to:

Admissions Liverpool John Moore’s University 68 Hope Street Liverpool L1 9HW United Kingdom.

General Information

Aldam Robarts Learning Resource Centre (LRC) or ‘Student Zone’

This provides students with a range of services in one location, such as: -

Student Wellbeing and Advice Information and referrals on Student Loans, Hardship Fund, Access Fund, Bursaries, Emergency Loans, Secondary Shortage Subject Scheme Fund, and remission of fees. Appointments with Counselling specialists or Welfare Advisors can be arranged.

Careers For information on the full range of available services and appropriate referrals see career advisors.

Fees, Loans and Grants Payment of tuition fees, accommodation charges, APEL charges, etc advice on debt management. Issuing of student loan cheques.

Administration Advice and Information on the assessment regulations, examination timetable, appeal procedures and all other student facing related administration. Dealing with student complaints. Receipt and processing of assignments.

General

Staff are trained to offer advice on the full range of services and will endeavour to answer student enquiries without referring a student to another office. If the enquiry is of a specialist nature or complex, staff will make an appointment for you to see the relevant advisor.

Opening Hours

Opening hours are: Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 9:00pm, Fri 9:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4:00pm

The cost of living in Liverpool

Food prices are generally comparable to your own country, however, many of our Premium supermarkets; i.e. Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda have their own budget range of staples. A more recent addition to our city are the European chains of Lidl, Aldi and Netto supermarkets, names you may recognise, which are popular with our present intake of students

Prices vary so, as with most things, it pays to shop around.

Health services

All overseas students are strongly advised to register with a local GP to provide health care should the need arise during their stay in Liverpool: See the University Medical Centre web pages http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/Medical/ for further details of opening times and G.P availability.

The NHS operate a walk- in service for non emergency treatment in the city centre at Great Charlotte street, Liverpool 1, and a 24 hr helpline on 0845 46 47.

Emergency Dental Treatment

GPs and casualty departments are unable to do dental work. If you are not registered with a dentist, in an emergency call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 and they will be able to advise you on the most appropriate service for you.

Please be aware that if you need to seek dental treatment in the UK you will be liable to pay dentist’s charges.

For more information about dentral treatment in Liverpool, please go to the following webpage:

http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/Medical/92356.htm

Available modules

LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL MODULES:

Level 1 Semester

4005BUSHN Financial Accounting for Business Semester 1 4010BUSAE Economic Principles: Theory and Policy Year long 4000BUSRE Data Interpretation Semester 2 4000BUSHR Organisational Behaviour Year long 4004BUSBM Business economics Year Long 4000LAIS Independent Study Year long

Level 2 Semester

5000LASSX Coping with Culture Semester 1 5008BUSBS Business practices across the world Year long 5030BUSAE International Trade Finance Semester 1 5009BUSAZ Information Systems for Management Semester 2 Accounting (Mgt Acc for Business) 5014BUSAE Microeconomic Analysis 1 Semester 1 Choice, Demand and Value 5012BUSBM Investment and Financial Analysis Year long 5029BUSAE Investment and Financial Analysis Semester 2 5016BUSAE Mainstream macro schools of thoughts 1 Semester 1 5015BUSAEC Microeconomic Analysis 2 Semester 2 Production and Distribution 5017BUSAE Mainstream Macroeconomic Schools Semester 2 Of Thought: 2 5018BUSAE Methods of Economic Investigation Year long 5019BUSAE Firms, Finance and Strategy Semester 1 5021BUSAE Transport Economics Semester 1 5022BUSAE Transport Economics Project Semester 2 5006BUSHM Managing People in an International Semester 1 Environment 5001BUSMA International Business Practice Semester 1 5000BUSMK Principles of Marketing Semester 1 5001BUSMK Consumer Behaviour Semester 2 5000BUSHM Principles of HRM Semester 1

5002BUSHM Leadership (Theory and Practice) Semester 2 5003BUSHM Employee Resourcing Semester 2 5008BUSHM Personal Development Semester 1 5035BUSAE Management for Financial Managers Semester 2 5001BUSOM Managing Quality Semester 2 5000LAIS Independent study Year long

Level 3 Level 3 modules require a Level ‘F’ in English Semester

6016LASP La Economia y los Negocios Year long en España 6006LACH Chinese for Professional Purposes 1 Year long 6007LAJP Japanese for Professional Purposes 1 Year long 6015LAFR French for Professional Purposes 1 Year long 6013LASP Spanish for Professional Purposes 1 Year long 6007LACH Chinese for Professional Purposes 2 Year long 6008LAJP Japanese for Professional Purposes 2 Year long 6016LAFR French for Professional Purposes 2 Year long 6014LASP Spanish for Professional Purposes 2 Year long

6008LACH Western reporting and representation of China Year long 6009LACH Chinese Media and Communication Year long 6017LAFR Contemporary French issues Year long 6018LAFR Le Monde des Affaires Year long 60xxLAJP the Japanese Worker Year long 6015LASP Contemporary Issues in the Spanish Year long Speaking World 6001LASS Language and Power Semester 1 6009BUSBS Comparative International Business Cultures Year long 6010BUSBS Women in Management across nations Year long 6051BUSAE International Finance Semester 2 6053BUSAE Personal Finance Semester 1 6040BUSAE Microeconomic Policy Analysis Year long 6041BUSAE Issues in Macroeconomic Stabilisation Year long Policy Year long 6043BUSAE Understanding the International Economy Semester 1 6044BUSAE Britain in the International Economy Semester 2 6068BUSAE Public Finance Semester 1 6030BUSIS E-Business Semester 2 6001BUSMA Comparative Business Cultures Semester 1 6008BUSMK International Marketing Semester 2 6002BUSMK Strategic Marketing Semester 2 6001BUSSR Corporate Social Responsibility Semester 1 6002BUSSR International Business Ethics Semester 2 6000BUSST Strategic Management Semester 2 6002BUSOM Managing Projects Semester 1

6051BUSAE International Finance Semester 2

As most modules in languages are taught in the foreign language get in touch with the Module Leader before choosing them. However, they may not be suitable for native speakers. To take translation modules you must have reached the required level in the target language

THE SCHOOL OF LAW MODULES:

Modules are subject to availability .

Level 2, Semester 1:

5000LAWFAM Introduction to Family Law 12 credits 5001LAWPL Property Offences 12 credits

Semester 2:

5002LAWBL Introduction to Employment Law 12 credits 5001LAWBL Introduction to Business Organisations 12 credits 5001LAWTL Introduction to Legal Theory 12 credits 5006LAWCL Sports Law 12 credits

LEVEL 3

Year Long 6002LAWFAM Family Law 24 credits 6003LAWWEL Criminology 24 credits 6004LAWWEL Welfare Law 24 credits 6002LAWBL Commercial Law 24 credits 6004LAWBL Law of Information Technology 24 credits 6006LAWCL Evidence 24 credits 6007LAWCL Medical Law and Ethics 2 24 credits 6004LAWCL Law of Succession 24 credits 6005LAWCL Intellectual Property 24 credits 6001LAWLT Legal Theory 24 credits 6000LAWCL Media Law 24 credits Semester 1:

6003LAWCL Animal Law 12 credits 6004LAWLT Gender and the Law 12 credits

Semester 2:

6002LAWPL Sex, Crime and Society 24 credits

Students can only study for a maximum of 24 credits per semester from this School and will be expected to obtain a level F on their English Test if they wish to undertake level 3 modules. Students may be briefly interviewed. For further information on modules available in the school of Law please contact

Law School Office. John Foster Building , 80-98 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5UZ

Telephone: +44 (0) 151 231 3976 Fax: +44 (0) 151 231 3908

Email: [email protected]

THE SCHOOL OF MEDIA, CRITICAL AND CREATIVE ARTS MODULES :

A small selection of modules are available in the School of Media, Critical and Creative Arts from the departments of American Studies, English and Media and Cultural Studies which may be available to students studying these subjects for their undergraduate programmes at their home university.

Students should contact Julie Yates on [email protected] on arrival and will be interviewed by a member of the Media and Cultural Studies staff prior to their attendance. Places on modules are not guaranteed prior to arrival and students may only attend a maximum of 2 modules per semester from this School.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND LEISURE:

No modules are available to exchange students at the Faculty of Education, Community and Leisure at IM Marsh Campus

Please note: We cannot guarantee module choices Level 3 modules require a Level ‘F’ in English and for students to have achieved recognised module outcomes at level 2

Appendices

Information Guide for Incoming Erasmus Students 2012-13

Welcome to Liverpool Liverpool is a vibrant and internationally renowned city that has something to offer all visitors . Founded in 1207 by King John and given the name ‘Livpul,’ it was not until the seventeenth century that Liverpool began to establish itself as an important shipping trade centre. A massive growth in population and significance to industry saw Liverpool receive its status as a city in 1880. A series of rapid changes affected Liverpool during the Twentieth Century including massive damage during World War II, industrial decline, and of course the birth of the Beatles. The last twenty years have seen the city re- establish itself as a cultural and civic centre, its status as European City of Culture 2008 is only one indication of the continued renaissance of the city.

Liverpool has always been an important, vibrant and culturally diverse city and will continue to be relevant throughout the twenty first century.

Welcome to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) The University was originally founded in 1825 as Liverpool Mechanics’ School of Arts. Continued growth during the twentieth century eventually led to the University being granted Polytechnic status leading to University status in 1992. LJMU has over 24,000 students and over 2,000 staff. LJMU is committed to Internationalisation and aims to maximise the benefits of International participation for the institution and the visitor. Our continuing success and popul arity with European students is indicative of our commitment to the Erasmus programme and our students. We have international links in 80 countries world wide and we are a UK leader in teaching subjects such as sports sciences, health studies, physics and astronomy. There are five faculties spread out over several campus centres throughout the city centre and one campus centre three miles away.. In terms of variety, vibrancy and creativity, LJMU is a reflection of the city itself.

For more information please visit www.ljmu.ac.uk

There is a Facebook page for the Erasmus programme at LJMU allowing you to speak to other Erasmus students (including Erasmus students from LJMU) and LJMU staff involved with Erasmus. Please search for the page on Facebook with ‘ LJMU Erasmus ’ or [email protected] .

2012-2013 Academic Calendar Liverpool John Moores University operates a two semester academic year. Teaching in semester 1 runs from September 17 th 2012 to December 17 th 2012. Teaching in Semester 2 runs from January 7th 2013 to April 19 th 2013, followed by the assessment period which finishes 10 th May 2013. The dates may vary slightly per faculty so please check with the School you are studying with when induction and teaching begins.

How to Apply All Erasmus students must:

• Hold an EU passport, be a permanent resident, or recognised as a refugee in a country eligible to participate in the Erasmus programme. • Study at an institution that has an Erasmus exchange ag reement with Liverpool John Moores University. • Have English language proficiency to understand and participate in classes and lectures.

All applications to LJMU must be confirmed by the Erasmus Coordinator at your institution or the by school where you st udy. The application forms that are needed to apply are located at the end of this guide and include the application form , the learning agreement , and a transcript of records .

Module choices will be made available to you through the LJMU Erasmus Coordinator or your School at your University.

Please note: The Erasmus guidelines now allow for the mobility of non-European students. Due to UK study visa requirements we must be made aware of any non-EU applications six months before the proposed study begins.

Credits The LJMU credit system is fully compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). A conversion rate must be applied as 2 LJMU credits are equal to 1 ECTS credit. A year of study in LJMU is represented by 120 credits, this equals 60 ECTS credits.

Erasmus Contact: The details of the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator are below. The Coordinator can help you with your Erasmus queries so please use e-mail for contact.

Michael Harley Tel: +44 151 904 6470 Erasmus Coordinator Fax: +44 151 904 6462 Liverpool John Moores University Email: [email protected] Development Funding Kingsway House (4 th Floor) Hatton Garden Liverpool L3 2AJ

University Services

Accommodation Liverpool as a city currently has plenty of private student housing available for all students.

However, LJMU does not have any University owned Halls of Residence which means the accommodation office (details below) can provide assistance but cannot secure accommodation for you directly.

Please contact Liverpool Student Homes to acquire accommodation. Their details are: http://www.studentpad.co.uk/liverpool/ Liverpool Student Homes 140 Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5SR United Kingdom

Tel: +44 151 794 3296 Fax: +44 151 3333 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lsh.liv.ac.uk

The accommodation office at LJMU is:

Liverpool John Moores University Accommodation office Roscoe Court 4 Rodney Street Liverpool L1 2TZ United Kindgom

Tel: 0151 231 4166 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/Accommodation/index.htm

Specific information on accommodation for Erasmus students can be found here: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/Accommodation/59128.htm

Alternatively Liverpool Student Homes can help with accommodation searches:

You should try to arrange your accommodation before arriving in Liverpool. However, if you do not manage to do this then arrange temporary accommodation in a hotel/hostel until your residence is secured.

Library Facilities Liverpool John Moores University has excellent learning facilities. There are three Learning Resource Centres in our three campus areas. Each centre stocks the resources for the Faculties it supports. The available library facilities include books, journals, special collections, and plenty of I.T. equipment. The libraries also include dedicated areas for group study and access to audio/visual equipment. For more information on the resources available please visit http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/lea/ .

Liverpool Students Union The Liverpool Students Union (LSU) is an independent body that represents the students of LJMU. The Union is run by elected students and is involved in many areas of student life. The aim is to provide support for LJMU students and to improve their experiences at University. LSU provides support for social/sports clubs, and provides information and support on a number of issues such as health and finances.

The Union has three locations throughout LJMU and provides everything that you need to become part of the student community. More information on the Liverpool Students Union and the support you can expect when you arrive here can be found here: http://www.l-s-u.com

Student Welfare Services The Welfare Advice Service is available to assist students with any problems they may experience whilst at University. The aim of the service is to provide appropriate, confidential and effective advice to students to aid in the resolution process. Students must also take responsibility for their part in this process. The office endeavours to provide practical assistance where possible. However, advice will be given where necessary if other departments or outside agencies can be of greater assistance. Advice is also available to students with financial difficulties, international students and to those students with disabilities. Welfare staff are available throughout the academic year and can be found at the Campus Centre’s around the University.

The Student Welfare website is located here http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studentadvice/index.htm and provides advice on academic issues, health, counselling, and chaplaincy and faith services.

The Overseas Student’s Welfare and Liaison Service There are two organisations that plan social events and trips to places such as the Lake District, Shakespeare’s home, and Alton Towers. These are both highly recommended. Please see the following websites for more information: http://www.wirralowl.co.uk/ http://www.l-s-u.com/events/

English Language Support English classes are available twice a week for all incoming students. More information can be found here http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/International/121239.htm

Student Discipline It is essential for a University to create and maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to the academic and social well being of the University community, and to discourage behaviour from students that will have adverse effects on this well being. Hence students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that demonstrates respect for the University, its staff, fellow students and property. Students who fail to meet these basic standards will be subject to the disciplinary procedures of the University. These exist to ensure that students are treated fairly and equitably, taking into account their commitment to study.

Serious breaches of the disciplinary code constitute gross misconduct and may lead to expulsion from the University.

Insurance

Please check with your home University regarding what insurance cover you will have whilst you study with us. It is also worth getting the European Health Insurance Card before you arrive. These should offer enough cover but if you want insurance against theft or fire, for example, then you will have to take out an insurance policy when you arrive. If you wish to drive a car in the UK then you must have an insurance policy. Student Services or the Liverpool Students Union will be able to help you with your search.

Healthcare The European Health Insurance Card allows you free treatment from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). You are also entitled to medical support at LJMU, however we recommend that all students register with a doctor as soon as they arrive. Please visit http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/healthandwellbeing/index.htm for more information.

Money, Expenditure, and Tax When you arrive in Liverpool, you should open a bank account as soon as possible. There are many different options available to you, but all the banks offer good student packages. To open a bank account you will need proof of identity and some money to put into the account. There are many banks throughout Liverpool and it will take approximately a week for the account to be opened.

It is estimated that a student visiting Liverpool will end up paying between £5,000 and £7,500 per year for food, bills, accommodation etc. If you have concerns about money and budgeting Student Services will be able to advise you.

All UK residents are eligible to pay a Council Tax for basic services. Students that are in a Halls of Residence or a house occupied by full time students do not have to pay. This should apply to most incoming Erasmus students. If you would like more information then please visit http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/feesandfunding/117786.htm

All students that have their own television must also pay a TV license. Information on that can be found here http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/index_91781.htm .

Enrolling at LJMU

To enrol at LJMU you must provide:

• Proof of Identification (passport). • Proof of Home address (in your country of origin – a letter addressed to you). • Term time address (if possible). • A transcript of records. A transcript should also be sent in with your application – so please keep a copy. • Module choices – what you will be studying at LJMU. • A letter confirming your acceptance as an Erasmus student, this is available on the final page of this document.

Useful Web Addresses

University Liverpool John Moores www.livjm.ac.uk

Travel and Tourism http://www.visitliverpool.com/ http://www.merseyworld.com/tourism/ http://www.aboutbritain.com/towns/liverpool.asp

Liverpool John Lennon Airport www.liverpoolairport.com Manchester Airport www.manchesterairport.co.uk National Rail Enquiries http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ National Express Coaches http://www.nationalexpress.com Visa Advice www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

Application Forms follow on the next page.

Liverpool John Moores University

ECTS - EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM STUDENT APPLICATION FORM Photograph ACADEMIC YEAR 20…./20..... FIELD OF STUDY : ......

This application should be completed in BLACK ink order to be easily copied and/or faxed. STUDENT’S PERSONAL DATA (to be completed by the student applying) Family name : ...... First name (s): ......

Date of birth: ...... Sex: ...... Nationality.:...... Place of Birth:...... Current address:...... Permanent address (if different): ...... Current address is valid until: ...... Tel.: ...... Tel.: ...... Email address:…………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………..

SENDING INSTITUTION Name and full address: ......

Department coordinator - name, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail ......

Institutional coordinator - name, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail ......

Name of student: ......

Sending institution: ...... Country: ......

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION: Briefly state the reasons why you wish to study abroad : ...... STATE PERIOD OF STUDY (please tick one box only)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Full Academic Year LANGUAGE COMPETENCE Mother tongue: ...... Language of instruction at home institution (if different): ......

Other languages I am currently studying I have sufficient knowledge I would have sufficient knowledge to this language to follow lectures follow lectures if I had some extra preparation yes no yes no yes no ...... § § § § § § ...... § § § § § § ...... § § § § § § WORK EXPERIENCE RELATED TO CURRENT STUDY (if relevant) Type of work experience Firm/organisation Dates Country

...... PREVIOUS AND CURRENT STUDY Diploma/degree for which you are currently studying: ...... Number of higher education study years prior to departure abroad: ...... Have you already been studying abroad ? Yes § No § If Yes, when at which institution ? ......

The attached Transcript of records includes full details of previous and current higher education study. Details not known at the time of application will provided be at a later stage.

Do you wish to apply for a mobility grant to assist towards the additional costs of your study period abroad? Yes § No §

RECEIVING INSTITUTION We hereby acknowledge receipt of the application, the proposed learning agreement and the candidate’s Transcript of records. The above-mentioned student is § provisionally accepted at our institution § not accepted at our institution

Departmental coordinator’s signature

...... Date: ......

Liverpool John Moores University

ECTS - EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM LEARNING AGREEMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 20…./20…. - FIELD OFSTUDY:...... Name of student: ...... Sending institution:...... Country: ......

DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME ABROAD/LEARNING AGREEMENT Receiving institution: ...... Country: ......

Course unit code Course unit title Number of ECTS credits *

(and page no. of the Information (as indicated in the Information Pack) ...... Pack) ...... if necessary, continue the list on a separate sheet The courses are offered subject to their availability at the receiving institution

* To convert JMU credit values to ECTS credit values, you must divide the JMU credits by 2 (e.g. 120 JMU credits = 60 ECTS credits)

Student’s signature:...... Date: ......

SENDING INSTITUTION We confirm that the proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved. Departmental co-ordinator’s signature Institutional co-ordinator’s signature ...... Date: ...... Date: ......

RECEIVING INSTITUTION We confirm that this proposed programme of study/learning agreement is approved. Departmental co-ordinator’s signature Institutional co-ordinator’s signature ...... Date: ...... Date: ......

CHANGES TO ORIGINAL PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAMME/LEARNING AGREEMENT (to be filled in ONLY if appropriate)

Name of student: ...... Sending institution: ...... Country: ......

Course unit code (if any) Course unit title (as indicated in the Deleted Added Number of and page no. of the information package) course course ECTS credits information package unit unit

...... § § ...... § § ...... § § ...... § § ...... § § ...... § § ......

§ § § § § § § §

if necessary, continue this list on a separate sheet

Student’s signature: ...... Date: ......

SENDING INSTITUTION We confirm that the above-listed changes to the initially agreed programme of study/learning agreement are approved. Departmental co-ordinator’s signature Institutional co-ordinator’s signature ...... Date: ...... Date: ......

RECEIVING INSTITUTION We confirm by the above-listed changes to the initially agreed programme of study/learning agreement are approved. Departmental co-ordinator’s signature. Institutional co-ordinator’s signature ...... Date: ...... Date: ......

Liverpool John Moores University

ECTS - EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM

TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS

NAME OF SENDING INSTITUTION : ...... Faculty/Department of ...... ECTS departmental coordinator: ...... Tel.: ...... Fax: ...... e-mail : ......

NAME OF STUDENT : ...... First name: ...... Date and place of birth: ...... (sex) :...... Registration date: ...... Registration number: ......

NAME OF RECEIVING INSTITUTION : ...... Faculty/Department of ...... ECTS departmental coordinator: ...... Tel.: ...... Fax: ...... e-mail : ......

Course Title of the course unit Duration of Local ECTS ECTS Unit code course unit grade grade credits (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ...... Total: ...... to be continued on a separate sheet

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) see explanation on back page

Diploma/degree awarded:......

Date Signature of registrar/dean/administration officer Institution Stamp

......

1) Course unit code:

Refer to the ECTS information Package

(2) Duration of course unit:

Y = 1 full academic year 1S = 1 semester 2S = 2 semesters 1T = 1 term/trimester 2T = 2 terms/trimesters

(3) Description of the institutional grading system:

120 credits (JMU credits) must be obtained at each of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 for an undergraduate programme. A Level is one year of study.

This means that 120 credits represent the workload of a year of study. In ECTS 60 credits (ECTS credits) represent the workload of a year of study. Therefore to convert JMU credits to ECTS credits, you must divide the JMU credits by 2.

......

(4) ECTS grading scale:

ECTS Grade % of successful Definition students normally achieving the grade A 10 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors B 25 VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors C 30 GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors D 25 SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings E 10 SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria FX - FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded F - FAIL - considerable further work is required

(5) ECTS credits:

1 full academic year = 60 credits 1 semester = 30 credits 1 term/trimester = 20 credits

NB: This document is not valid without the signature of the Registrar/Dean/Administration Officer and the official stamp of the institution

Confirmation of Erasmus placement for Enrolment This form is to be completed and brought to LJMU on arrival (with proof of i.d. and home address) to be signed by a staff member (usually the academic Erasmus coordinator) in the School where you are studying.

To whom it may concern,

Please accept this letter as proof of Erasmus status for the student detailed below. Erasmus status means that the student is studying at Liverpool john Moores University (LJMU) as part of an organised exchange programme with our European partners. The student is NOT eligible to pay fees whilst registered at LJMU and must be given access to the same support as that of a fee paying LJMU student.

The student must provide: proof of i.d. and proof of home address

Student Name:

Name of Course & School:

Duration of stay: From to

Student Home Address (country of origin):

Term-time Address (if known):

Telephone number (including country code):

Programme of study (list of modules/classes taken):

Confirmation by LJMU Staff of students’ Erasmus status:

Staff name (print):

Position:

Telephone: Email:

Signature: Date:

Liverpool John Moores University Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies

98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5UZ Tel: +44 – 0151 – 231 3521/3595 Fax: +44 – 0151 707 0423

Exchange Programme International Application Form

Please complete all sections of this form using black ink. The form should be signed on the back page by your supervising professor. It should be returned Lynn Nicolson by 30 th April 2012.

PLEASE PERSONAL INFORMATION AFFIX

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FAMILY NAME: ______FORENAMES: ______

DATE OF BIRTH: ______SEX: ______

NATIONALITY: ______

PERMANENT ADDRESS : ______

______

TELEPHONE: ______EMAIL: ______

PERSON TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: ______

TELEPHONE (WORK): ______TELEPHONE (HOME): ______

PRESENT COURSE OF STUDY

INSTITUTION: ______

FACULTY/DEPARTMENT: ______

LIST OF SUBJECTS FOLLOWED IN THE PAST YEAR: NUMBER OF HOURS/CREDITS:

______

PROPOSED PROGRAMME AT

START DATE: 10 th September 2012

PLANNED LEAVING DATE: ______

YEAR- LONG modules, (for semester long module please consult the handbook). Please note that 12 credit modules are being phased out.

PROPOSED MODULES (TITLE) MODULE CODE

______

Please provide two more modules in case some of the ones you have chosen are not available. ______

______

OTHER INFORMATION

Please indicate here any other information which you feel we may need before you come e.g. your interests, special needs etc.

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Student’s signature: ______Date: ______

REFERENCE (To be completed by your supervisor) REFERENCE: TO BE COMPL ETED BY YOUR

Please indicate the student’s level of English. IELTS ……………….

Language requirements depend on the type of visa students are applying for and on the length of stay. We have to comply with the UK Border Agency. For UKBA please check their web site.

Students studying level between NQF levels 3 and 5 modules will need an overall score of at least 4.5 including 4.5 or above in each of the 4 components in order to satisfy UKBA requirements (this is equivalent to B1 standard).

LJMU must be able to establish the level at which the student will be studying before a CAS can be issued for the main programme of study (the exchange programme) and the information provided on the CAS must accurately reflect the level at which the student is studying whilst on the exchange programme..

Please indicate below any other information which you feel we need to know about the student and your particular course requirements:

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SUPERVISOR’S SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

ADVICE ON FILLING IN THIS FORM

Ensure you clearly write all information, especially your name and address. This information has to be put onto the computer and can easily cause problems if incorrect.

Please provide a copy of your (the applicant’s) passport. This must be the same passport as you will be using to apply for a Tier 4 Student Visa and must have 6 months duration remaining at the quoted start date of the programme.

Remember to insert your date of birth.

Attach two photographs to the form.

When choosing your modules, ensure you put both the code and the title .

We try to provide up-to-date information about the modules in the handbook but we cannot guarantee that they will run.

It is advisable to try to discuss any subject choice with your tutor in your own University.

Finally, should you have any queries about this form, you can email Lynn Nicolson [email protected] and she will be happy to help you.

STUDENT MENTOR SCHEME LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY LIVERPOOL BUSINESS SCHOOL

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY

Name: ______

Address: ______

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Tel no. ______

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E-mail: ______

As an exchange student coming to Liverpool John Moores University I would have no objections to my details (as above) being passed on to a degree student in Liverpool who would possibly be able to answer questions concerning life in Liverpool, accommodation, and help sort out any problems in the first few days.

SIGNED: ______

HOME UNIVERSITY: ______

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