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STUDENT GUIDE 2018/19 CONTENTS

ONCAMPUS 2 & SURROUNDING AREA

LONDON SOUTH BANK MAP 3

AROUND CAMPUS 4

TEACHING BUILDINGS 6

ENROLMENT AND INDUCTION 9

ATTENDANCE 13

STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVICE 15

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 18

WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE CITY? 19

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES 21

STUDENT OYSTER PHOTOCARD 22

PAYING YOUR FEES 24

TERM DATES 28

CENTRE STAFF CONTACTS BACK PAGE

1 A2198 Long Lane A2

ONCAMPUS A3 Restaurant 6 Harper Road Borough High Street 2.6 miles BRICK LANE : A201 A201 BOROUGH TO New Kent Road A3 Falmouth Road LONDON Mint Street 3 David Bomberg House GARDENS ST PAUL’S NEWINGTON NEWINGTON TO New Kent Road of Worship Place Mosque CATHEDRAL: 2 miles CATHEDRAL: Street Sudrey

SOUTH BANK Road Road BOROUGH ROAD BUILDING Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Engineering, Science and the Built Environment Borough 7 PERRY LIBRARY & THE SURROUNDING AREA WING FARADAY Faculty of Business SHOPPING CENTRE ELEPHANT & CASTLE STUDENT CENTRE STUDENT CENTRE AND STUDENTS’ UNION ELEPHANT & CASTLE : 1.4 miles MODERN : 1.4 TATE A2 1 TO of Worship Place Church Newington Butts Union Street Street Webber UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 2 LONDON SOUTH BANK 5

04. WESTFIELD Dante House

01 & 02. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS SHOPPING CENTRE A201 AND ONCAMPUS LONDON ON CAMPUS London’s newest shopping area and Blackfriars Road

SOUTH BANK Europe’s largest in-city shopping BUILDING KEYWORTH Railway

centre. The centre, between Mclaren House Kensington and Shepherd’s Bush, Road 03. ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL contains 265 stores, a 16-screen A201 St George’s St George’s A201 multiplex cinema, gym and library. Brook Drive A Church of cathedral and seat A3202 34 mins of theBishop of London. The present church dating from the late 17th century Waterloo Road was built to an English Baroque design

of Sir Christopher Wren. SOUTH BANK TO 05. THE KEYWORTH CENTRE 1.5 miles CENTRE: 29 mins | 14 mins Student Line accommodation

As well as its facilities for A23 conferences and small events this 06. BRICK LANE

architectural landmark provides Road teaching space for the Faculty of Today, Brick Lane is the heart of the city’s Bangladeshi-Sylheti community

Arts and Human Sciences. NORTH and is known to some as Bangletown.

3 mins | 1 min It is famous for its Sunday market and A3203

many fantastic curry houses. Lambeth Road 54 mins | 19 mins | 20 mins WATERLOO STATION WATERLOO Underground Station : 2.2 miles : 2.2 CHINATOWN TO TO WESTFIELD 7.1 miles SHOPPING CENTRE: : 0.8 miles 4

07. ROAD : 3 miles EDGWARE 8 TO BIG BEN miles 1.4 & WESTMINSTER: 08. THE LONDON EYE TO

Britain’s national museum of GARDENS international modern art. Each year, The tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe, and 09. BIG BEN 9 more than 5 million visitors visit to the most popular paid tourist attraction The nickname for the great bell of the PALACE LAMBETH Railway view some of the most famous (and in the UK, visited by over 3.5 million clock at the north end of the Palace of Station bizarre) artworks in the world. people annually. Westminster in London. YOUR POCKET MAP YOUR POCKET SOUTH BANK LONDON OF ON CAMPUS MAP KEY The London Underground The London Underground serving a system is a metro London, part of Greater large and efficient fast providing those travelling for service the city. around 20 mins | 8 mins 17 mins | 7 mins 20 mins | 8 mins

2 3 AROUND CAMPUS... WHERE WILL I FIND... ?

Attractions Library John Harvard Library Lambeth Road 211 Borough High Street 020 7416 5000 www.southwark.gov.uk www.iwm.org.uk Books, CDs & DVDs Established: 1936 Internet facilities The View From Open 7 days a week London’s highest viewing gallery and the fourth highest Local Council building in Europe Southwark Council 32 London Bridge Street Town Hall, SE1 9SG Road, 020 7525 5000 www.theviewfromtheshard.com www.southwark.gov.uk

Shopping centre Swimming Pool Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre The Castle Sports Centre Elephant & Castle 2 St Gabriel Walk 020 7703 5678 London, SE1 6FG Chain shops: Boots, Iceland, Peacocks, Tel: 0844 893 3888 Superdrug, Tesco, WH Smiths WH Smith, Restaurants Post Office Tesco etc, Juice Bar, English & Latin Nandos Road Banks cafes. Indian restaurant 119 Newington Causeway 125-131 Westminster Bridge Road Abbey La Bodeguita Co-op 9 Transport Shopping Centre 136 Rd, www.abbey.com Elephant & Castle Railway Station Chatkhara SE1 0DG Barclays Elephant Road 84 Walworth Road 29 Borough High Street www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/EPH.html Police Station www.barclays.com Bakerloo Line Zone 1 Dragon Castle Southwark Police Station Overseas Northern Line Zone 1 100 Walworth Road HSBC Visitor & Registration Office (OVRO) Masters Super Fish 28 Borough High Street 323 Borough High Street SE1 1JL Markets www.hsbc.co.uk 191 Waterloo Road Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Weds & Fri Lloyds Market (street food) Tai Top Mein 9am – 4pm (closed on Thursdays, 69 Borough High Street, 6 Elephant & Castle weekends & national holidays) www.lloydsbank.com Assado NatWest Borough High Street 157 Waterloo Rd, London Supermarkets 10 Southwark Street Elephant & Castle Street Market Tesco, Shopping Centre www.natwest.com Solicitors Open 7.00am—10.00pm Mon-Sat Anthony Gold Taxi office 169 Walworth Road Elephant Cars 020 7703 1987 109 Elephant Road www.anthonygold.co.uk 020 7703 0134

4 5 TEACHING BUILDINGS

Technopark building Faraday Wing The Keyworth centre

90 London Road, SE1 6LN Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG

The Technopark is home to the University The Faraday wing provides teaching facilities As well as its facilities for conferences International Office. and locations for the Sports Science courses. and small events this architectural landmark provides teaching space for the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences Borough Road building Perry Library and is a centre of excellence for our 103 Borough Road, SE1 OAA 250 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 6NJ media courses. Magnificent views are Dating back to the origins of the institution available from the eighth floor. The Library not only holds thousands of over 100 years ago, the Borough Road building course-specific texts but also a significant contains the Tower block, M block, Extension number of key journal subscriptions, past Block and Joseph Lancaster House (J block). examination papers, audio-visual resources It is home to the Faculty of Arts and Human and subject databases. Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment. Its facilities include a refectory, the Tower Restaurant and Learning Resource Centre (LRC) the Edric Hall performing arts centre. 105 Borough Road, SE1 0AA

The LRC on Borough Road provides free London Road building computer access to all students and staff, as 100-116 London Road, SE1 6LN well as printing, scanning and photocopying This is the teaching and administrative home facilities. Further specialist facilities for for the ONCAMPUS staff, Faculty of Business, Engineering and Language students are also and Computing and Information Management. available. It also incorporates the Abbey Conference Suite, a refectory and cafeteria. Student Life Centre

Borough Road, SE1 0AA K2 building The Student Life Centre is a central hub for Keyworth Street, SE1 6NG student support and employment information K2 houses the Faculty of Health and Social as well as being home to our Students’ Union; Care and The Department of Education. a base for its social and support facilities. The Facilities include four modern lecture theatres, building is also home to the Student Mental 12 skills labs for the Faculty of Health and Health & Wellbeing service, including disability Social Care, 10 mock education classrooms and dyslexia support. and the Geo Cafe serving hot and cold drinks, baguettes and hot snacks.

6 7 STUDENT ENROLMENT SPORTS CLUBS AND INDUCTION

THE STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) SPORTS OFFICE (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS THE ATHLETICS Induction programme – enrolment To register, you must take UNION) IS THE CENTRAL POINT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION FOR ALL OF THE the following with you: When you attend enrolment, please bring UNIVERSITY’S REPRESENTATIVE AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CLUBS. THE CLUBS ARE RUN the following: • Your passport and BRP card BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS, AND CLUBS HAVE QUALIFIED COACHES TO HELP YOU WITH • £34 in cash (bring the exact amount) 1. Your passport and BRP card (Biometric YOUR PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT. Residence Permit) • a copy of the Visa page from your passport as well as a copy of both sides of your BRP 2. All the academic certificates and (if applicable) The SU Sports Office can help you find out transcripts you used for your visa • two passport sized photographs anything about a sports team or an activity. application: high school and/or university We will be able to tell you what you need (only original copies will be accepted). • completed OVRO Registration to know, or at least point you in the right • Proforma (a link to this electronic form 3. The English language certificate you direction. If you do not see your sport on this will be provided by the centre) used for your visa application e.g. IELTS site, do not worry - just ask! We provide the certificate (only original copies will be opportunity for students to represent the accepted). university in student competitions in almost Once you have registered, you will be given every kind of sport e.g. athletics, horse 4. Proof that you have paid your tuition fees. a Police Registration Certificate (PRC). You riding, rowing and many more. If you have not yet paid your tuition fees, will need to bring your PRC into the office you should present your credit/debit card for us to make a copy for our records. You The SU Sports Office is also the place to or a cheque made payable to ‘ONCAMPUS should keep this throughout your time in the leave messages for club officers, as each London South Bank’ at your induction. UK, as you will need it in the event you wish club has its own mailbox and drop file. For to extend your visa from the UK. In the event more information contact: 5. Police registration certificate. Please you change your address or obtain a new check your visa to see if you need to Barry Taylor visa, you must update your PRC by reporting register with the police. ONCAMPUS Vice-President Sports & Societies to your local police station This must be done London South Bank will provide guidance Tel: +44 (0)207 815 7806 within 7 days of you moving. There is no extra during your first week. Email: [email protected] charge for this. Our Student Recruitment and Support Officer will help you with police Iain Killoughery Registering with the police registration if necessary. Senior Operations Manager Tel: +44 (0)207 815 8205 Certain international students who come to Email: [email protected] study in the UK will be required to register with the police within 7 days of their arrival in the UK. Please check your visa sticker to determine whether you are required to register.

8 9 Looking after your health 0207 735 7918 Languages spoken: Bengali, French, Hindi, Full-time courses lasting six months or more ENROLMENT Spanish, Urdu Under new regulations, you will be required The & Lansdowne Medical to pay a healthcare surcharge (called the Mission ‘immigration health surcharge’- “IHS”) as AND INDUCTION 6 Decima Street, SE1 4QX, 0207 403 3618 part of your visa application. You’ll then Languages spoken: Afrikaans, French, be able to use the National Health Service German ...CONTINUED (NHS). You can visit www.gov.uk/healthcare- immigration-application for more information. Surgery 182-184 Old Kent Road, SE1 5TY Once you have paid the surcharge and 0207 252 6272 LSBU’s Library and computing facilities: to-one help at the enquiry desk and also enrolled with us, you will have the same offer a number of free info sessions. Keep Languages spoken: Yoruba Shortly after registering with ONCAMPUS, rights to health care as a UK resident. This up to date with these sessions by checking you will get your Student ID card from the means that you can register with a local GP. their website www1.lsbu.ac.uk/library/htm/ university; you will need this to borrow Opening a bank account and on social media www.facebook.com/ material and to enter the libraries. The LsbuLibraryAndLearningResources List of GPs near LSBU (and foreign You will need to open a bank account when you ONCAMPUS staff will tell you when your ID languages spoken) arrive in the UK. There are a number of ‘high card is ready to collect. ONCAMPUS students street’ banks in the UK and all will provide Princess Street Group Practice have full access to all student support Opening an IT account special student accounts. To open a bank 2 Princess Street, SE1 6JP, 0207 928 0253 services and should ensure that they collect account in the UK you will need: You will need your LSBU ID number. To Languages spoken: Arabic, Chinese, their Student ID card as soon as it is ready to activate your IT account open the link below Cantonese • proof of identity (passport) gain their access. and follow the instructions on the screen: • VISA/BRP valid for the duration of your Borough Medical Centre The library is not just a local storehouse of www1.lsbu.ac.uk/php5c-cgiwrap/ictss/ course (Dr Misra and Dr Sharma) books; it is also your gateway to a global pword_main.php 1-5 Newington, Causeway, SE1 6ED • proof of address (letter or receipt from your network containing electronic databases 0207 357 0288 and 0207 357 7852 landlord/Accommodation Office) of journals and catalogues covering all Languages spoken: Hindi, Urdu subject areas. The Libraries provide one- • initial deposit (may vary depending on bank) Lambeth Walk Group • Student Status Letter (this means you 5 Lambeth Walk, SE11 6SP, 0207 735 4412 will need to wait until AFTER you have Languages spoken: French, Spanish enrolled).

Falmouth Road Group Practice 78 Falmouth Road, SE1 4JW, 0207 407 4101 Languages spoken: Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu, Vietnamese

Blackfriars Medical Practice 45 Colombo Street, SE1 8EE, 0207 928 6216 Languages spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Swahili, Urdu Waterloo Health Centre 5 Lower Marsh, SE1 7RJ, 0207 928 4049 Languages spoken: French, Spanish Hurley Clinic Ebenezer House, Kennington Lane, SE11 4HJ,

10 11 ENROLMENT AND INDUCTION ...CONTINUED

Banks and branches near ONCAMPUS Natwest Bank plc London South Bank 10 Southwark Street,London, SE1 1TJ 290 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2ET There are five main ‘high street’ banks 91 Westminster Bridge Road, operating in the UK and all will provide London, SE1 7HW special student accounts. Below we added 0845 605 1605 the addresses of the branches nearer to the University. The two HSBC branches have Please note: Some banks will charge a agreed with the university to accept LSBU monthly fee for your current account. You letters as a proof that you are a student in may be able to avoid this so check with the UK. different branches and different banks. Santander 9 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RQ ONCAMPUS Student Portal ATTENDANCE 0845 765 4321 The Student Portal is our student intranet General rules Lateness Barclays Bank plc and gives you access to your own personal 260 Walworth Road, Southwark, page. Go to https://my.oncampus.global/ and Attendance at all classes and examinations If you arrive after the scheduled start of the London, SE17 1JF login to: is compulsory. We expect 100% attendance class you may be marked as “Late” or not and commitment from all students. You are permitted entry for your class. 29 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LY • Check your personal information 414 Kennington Road, London, SE11 4PZ required to attend Monday to Friday from • View your timetable the first day of the term until the last day, 463-465 Road, London, SW9 8HL Religious/Cultural Holidays 0845 755 5555 • Monitor your attendance including any examination and resit weeks. • View your exam entries and results As a multicultural education centre, If you do not maintain an attendance level HSBC Bank plc ONCAMPUS has respect for all faiths. We • Access your emails. of above 90%, you will have disciplinary 22 , Blackfriars, may authorise one day’s absence for religious action taken against you and in severe London SE1 9LJ You will be given your username and holidays at the discretion of the Centre Head. 28 Borough High Street, Southwark, password in induction week and you need cases this can result in exclusion from London SE1 1YB to make sure that you can log in and access your examination or termination of your Planned absence 0845 740 4404 your e-mail. programme of study. If you know about your absence in advance, TSB Bank plc Please check your emails regularly as If you encounter problems of any nature, for example if you have a doctor/dentist/ 243-245 , Shopping ONCAMPUS staff will send you important which prevent you from attending classes, embassy appointment, you must submit Centre, London, SE1 6TE information such as room or timetable you must inform the Attendance Officer as “Absence Request Form” along with 69-73 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1NQ changes. soon as possible. 0845 300 0000 evidence of your appointment (appointment card or medical certificate). This form would need to be authorised and signed

12 13 ATTENDANCE STUDENT SUPPORT ...CONTINUED AND ADVICE off before your absence takes place. from the Home Office and/or UKVI. • If you arrive with evidence of a pending Illness visa application, you must inform ONCAMPUS of any correspondence If you are ill, you MUST contact us on you receive from the UKVI. the morning of your absence. Please • If you do not attend your course regularly, phone 0207 815 7059 or email foclsbu- ONCAMPUS will be obliged to withdraw [email protected] you (and if you are a Tier 4 student - You can self-certify your sickness for up to report you to the UKVI). ONCAMPUS 2 consecutive days. After 2 days you must is also obliged to inform the UKVI if provide a sick note from a Registered Medical a Tier 4 student chooses to withdraw Practitioner. To find your nearest NHS doctor, from their course, defer or suspend. use the link www.nhs.uk/service-search • You must keep ONCAMPUS informed of any changes to your contact details Your responsibilities as an throughout your studies with us (phone ONCAMPUS student number, email address, postal address). As an education provider holding a Tier If any of your contact information has 4 licence, ONCAMPUS is legally required changed, you will need to complete to ensure Tier 4 students understand and a “Change of Contact Details” form, comply with the conditions of their visa. which is available from our office. You may be on a Short-Term Study visa or • You must not breach the work conditions have the permission to study as a European of your visa. No Tier 4/Short-Term Citizen or as a dependant / parent / spouse. Study students enrolled on ONCAMPUS Personal tutors However, if you feel that the relationship is As a student, you still have responsibilities courses are permitted to work. not developing and that for whatever reason Every ONCAMPUS student is allocated a relating to regular attendance on your you are unable to confide in your supervisor, • You must inform ONCAMPUS immediately personal tutor who is a member of the course, and will be monitored in the same you should approach the Centre Head and of any changes in your personal academic staff. way as students under Tier 4 visas. circumstances (change of visa, marriage/ request a change of supervisor, explaining • It is your responsibility to make contact You are required to follow the below rules: civil partnership, birth of a child in the UK, the reasons why this is the case. ONCAMPUS and keep in touch with your supervisor will not hold this request against you. If, for • Enrol at the right time on your programme change in dependent circumstances etc.) during your studies at ONCAMPUS. any reason, you feel unable to approach the at ONCAMPUS as stated on your offer • Your personal tutor will act as a contact Centre Head on this matter you should seek letter, and return on the first day at the Penalties between you and the rest of the Centre the assistance of another member of staff. start of each term. If you are on a Tier 4 Penalties for failing to comply with the above should there be problems which need to Student visa and you have not enrolled may be severe and long lasting. They may be notified. by the stated enrolment deadline, include your removal from the UK and/or your Gifts for staff ON CAMPUS are obliged to report this to exclusion from the UK for a number of years. Please do not embarrass your tutor or any Changing personal tutor the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Centre staff member by offering expensive • Inform ONCAMPUS of any letters and/or If your tutor leaves, another member of gifts as they cannot accept gifts of more than e-mails or other messages you receive staff will be appointed as your supervisor. a modest nature.

14 15 with regard to integration into both the circumstances and you should look at pastoral and academic programmes. which method is the most cost effective and STUDENT SUPPORT practical. We have outlined the following most popular communication tools for students. Taxi transfers

When you are ready to go home, you can book Internet AND ADVICE a taxi to pick you up from the campus and drop you off at the airport. Please contact us Software such as Skype allows you to call ...CONTINUED at [email protected] if you would landlines, mobile phones and other Skype like to make a taxi booking. Our Student users over the internet. Calls between Skype Arrivals Coordinator will be pleased to make users are free of charge. Call rates from a Student enquiry time Student Support the booking on your behalf and send you the Skype user to a landline and mobile phone confirmation. Our trusted drivers will meet vary, depending on country, but this is often Student enquiry time is when you can come The LSBU Student Life Centre provides you at the campus and take you straight to much cheaper than buying international and speak to members of the ONCAMPUS various services, such as: your destination. You can pay for your taxi in calling cards. London South Bank team in relation to a • Skills for Learning advance whilst you are still in college, so you broad range of issues including but not will not need to have cash ready for the driver. limited to: • Disability and Dyslexia International calling cards • visas You can buy cards from a number of places • Student Advice Making international calls • accommodation advice and guidance including grocery stores and the Post Office. • Jobshop and Careers Advice Service Keeping in touch with your family and friends Again, rates differ based on which country • request for official documents More info can be found on their website – at home is important. You should make sure you are calling and whether you are dialling • Informing us of a change of address or any https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/student-life/student- that you have a way of communicating with a landline or mobile phone. The Post Office other changes to your personal details services them regularly. Today’s technology makes phone card features monthly offers (e.g. free • requesting authorised absence this very easy. Your options include using calls on Saturdays to particular countries). See • any questions/concerns you may have with the internet, international dialling cards www.postoffice.co.uk/internationalphonecards Working in London regard to your programme of study and mobile phones. The option that works for further information. ONCAMPUS students on Tier 4 and Short best for you will depend on your individual If you have a question or concern not covered Term Study Visas are not permitted to work above please come and see us during these (this includes paid, unpaid or voluntary work, times and we will be happy to provide any or internships). assistance we can. Mobile phones A number of mobile phone operators cater for the needs Student enquiry time will take place Monday- Disability Friday between 9am-10am; 12pm-2pm and of international students. These companies, including 4pm-5pm in the General Office. For the purpose of this statement, disability is Nomi and Lebara, offer very cheap calling rates to a defined as: “A physical or mental impairment number of countries overseas. with substantial and long term adverse effect Privacy on normal day to day activities.” If you have a confidential matter to discuss, The centre ethos is to provide a high-quality please see the Centre Head. educational experience, designed to ensure that students excel both academically and Library services personally. As such, we aim to ensure that all students are treated as individuals and that LSBU is committed to ensuring equality and needs are met accordingly. a supportive learning environment for all students and staff through the Library and Those students that are within the scope of Learning Resources team (LLR) the definition of disabled will be supported

16 17 CLUBS AND WHAT’S GOING ON SOCIETIES IN THE CITY?

YOU CAN JOIN MANY CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AT THE STUDENTS’ LONDON IS ONE OF THE MOST CULTURALLY DIVERSE CITIES IN THE WORLD. UNION, INCLUDING (AT TIME OF WRITING): WITH OVER 240 MUSEUMS, NUMEROUS ART GALLERIES, A VARIETY OF FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND A HUGE RANGE OF MUSIC VENUES Societies FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM, THERE ARE SIMPLY TOO MANY TO MENTION. TO GET YOU STARTED, HERE IS A LIST OF 10 FREE THINGS TO SEE AND DO: African and Caribbean Society (A.C.S.) Green Impact Society Acting Industry Islamic Parks Atheist Society Law London boasts many beautiful parks. Accounting & Finance LGBT Regents Park and Primrose Hill are perfect Bright Futures LSBU Music for a stroll or picnic with friends. The popular Christian Union Nigerian Diana Memorial Walk crosses St James’ Chemical Engineering Society O.N.E. (Our New Era) Park, Green park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Or try St. James’ Park for a Criminology Political Science Society fantastic view of Buckingham Palace. Dance Raise and Give Society (RAG) Drama South Bank Entrepreneurs (S.B.E.) Changing of the Guard Film & Photography Society Young Socialist Society The changing of the Queen’s Guard takes place outside Buckingham Palace every day at 11.30am in the summer and every other day in the winter. Get there early for a good view! Art Galleries Street markets London is home to many outstanding art Wander around many of London’s street galleries, which offer free entry, including markets, selling anything from food to the Tate Modern, the National Portrait flowers or vintage clothing and antiques. Gallery and the National Gallery. Popular markets include Borough, and Camden. Speaker’s Corner

Every Sunday morning, speakers and Go to the recording of a TV show listeners gather on the corner of Park Lane If you want to be in the audience for a TV and Cumberland Gate in Hyde Park to set show, you can sign up for free tickets. Visit the world to rights. The main topics are www.bbc.co.uk/tickets or www.tvrecordings. politics and religion but there are usually com for details. some off-the-wall ideas too. 18 19 WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE CITY? ...CONTINUED

The shows Music

The Young Vic shows present a wide variety There are many places across the capital of classics, new plays, forgotten works and where you can regularly enjoy free music, music theatre. Residents of Lambeth and recitals and entertainment, including the Southwark can see a Young Vic show for free. , and the Get involved with 2 Boroughs. www.youngvic. Royal Opera House. org/taking-part/two-boroughs Museums Southbank London is home to some fantastic museums Take a stroll along the Southbank for a including the Victoria & Albert, the Science first class view of some of London’s major Museum and the Natural History Museum landmarks including the London Eye, Big – all free to enter (some exhibitions may Ben and the fantastic skyline showing St charge an entry fee and need to be booked in Paul’s Cathedral. advance). STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Students from each course are elected by and future developments. Students will their peers to represent the views of students communicate with their peers on their at the Academic Programme Committees. courses and attend meetings to discuss this These meetings happen once a term and are feedback in Centre and then with the other designed to improve the management and student representatives nationally once a enhancement of their programmes of study. term.

Staff and students consult each other on It is a chance to really make a difference, to all aspects of their learning experience improve your student experience.

20 21 Access the internet and go to: STUDENT OYSTER www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/adultdiscounts-and-concessions/18-student?cid=18plus • Select the type of card you wish to apply for You will need to click ‘Create Web Account’. (18+ oyster card). You will be prompted with the following screen • Scroll down and click ‘Apply’ for an 18+ below. Under ‘Establishment’, you need to type PHOTOCARD ‘London South Bank Uni’. You then need to Oyster Photo card. select one of the following pathways:

As a student at ONCAMPUS London South Bank, you will be eligible for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard (when you are fully enrolled).

Why should I get one?

A Student Oyster photocard will entitle you majority of London’s bus services in zones to a 30% discount on adult Travelcards and 1–6. If you use public transport frequently bus and tram passes valid for seven days, (eg a few times a week, or daily), buying a one month or longer periods. You can use Travelcard is much cheaper than buying a Travelcard on all Tube services and the single tickets.

Types of Travelcards and sample prices

With Student Oyster photocard Without Student Oyster photocard

Zones Weekly Monthly Annual Zones Weekly Monthly Annual Select London South Bank University 1-2 £23.80 £91.40 £952.00 1-2 £34.00 £131.00 £1,364.00

1-4 £34.20 £131.00 £1,368.00 1-4 £49.00 £188.20 £1,960.00

1-6 £43.60 £167.50 £1,744.00 1-6 £62.30 £239.30 £2,492.00

What do I need to complete the application form online?

• Your LSBU enrolment number Please note that you can only apply for the • Your course dates Student Oyster Card once ONCAMPUS staff have informed you that you are fully enrolled • A digital photograph with the University. • A valid email address If the application is declined twice, you will as they can find out why the application was • A debit/credit card to pay the need to pay the £20 admin fee again to make declined and help you avoid it happening a £20.00 application fee a new application. Therefore, contact staff second time. in the office if your first attempt is declined,

22 23 PAYING YOUR FEES

Fee payment information Fees can be paid via the Credit card (including Visa/MasterCard following payments or debit card) We want to make paying your fees as easy programme. Tuition fees for each term of as possible. You have paid your deposit and study at the Centre are due before the term We do not accept American Express. secured your place. See below for details of begins. All fees are payable in GBP (pounds International Bank Transfer The following information is required: your payment plan for the remainder of your sterling). • card number • expiry date 3-term programme September starters* • three-digit security code (from the Terms Tuition fees Deposit Registration fee You will pay ONCAMPUS has partnered with flywire as signature strip on the back of the card). a fast and easy way to make international Term 1 £4,300 + £2,200 + £300 £6,800 payments. This is the best way to send To make a payment using this Term 2 £4,300 £4,300 funds from overseas. By using flywire method, please call our Finance you can be sure that your funds arrive team on +44 (0)1223 447795 Term 3 £4,300 - £2,200 £2,100 on time and that ONCAMPUS will Total £13,200 always receive the correct amount. Direct transfer of funds Payment by this method also means you 3-term programme January starters* do not have to pay any bank charges, Please see your pre-arrival information which can be expensive; with flywire the packs for bank account details. Terms Tuition fees Deposit Registration fee You will pay rates are clear so you can always be sure An additional GBP12 must be transferred Term 1 £4,300 + £2,200 + £300 £6,800 about the total cost of the transaction. with the fees to cover bank charges.

Term 2 £4,300 £4,300 Over 40 currencies are available and they Important: A payment reference must offer competitive foreign exchange rates. If Term 3 £4,300 - £2,200 £2,100 be provided so that the College can you need help, they are always contactable. identify funds on safe arrival into our Total £13,200 Please be aware that the process may still account. This must be the student involve making a transfer through your bank. reference number as stated on your offer Visit www.flywire.com/pay/oncampus 3-term programme September starters* document. This reference means that we to get started. can then allocate the funds against your Terms Tuition fees Deposit Registration fee You will pay invoice accordingly. Failure to include a Term 1 £4,300 + £2,200 + £300 £6,800 reference may mean we have to contact you again to establish proof of payment. Term 2 £4,300 - £2,200 £2,100 Total £8,900

*this is a guide only, as subjects may vary in price. Your full payment plan is available on request, please contact the centre for further details.

Please note: non-payment of fees can result in you being suspended or withdrawn from the programme. 24 25 PAYING YOUR FEES ...CONTINUED

Sponsors the course has begun. Any notice to withdraw To read our full terms & conditions certificates due to changing address or cancel must be made in writing. If the please visit our website www.oncampus. during term time are available from the If your employer or government sponsors cancellation is received before the start of global/uk/london-south-bank-university/ centre administrator free of charge. your study, we will require a letter from them term then we will charge the forthcoming dates-and-fees confirming the following details: 3. Your course must be full time. term's tuition fees. If the cancellation is • your name and course made after the start of term then we will 4. Your course must last for a minimum of 24 Council Tax • the amount of fees they will be paying (for charge both the current term's and the weeks during the academic year. example, 100%) following term's tuition fees. Students registered full-time at ONCAMPUS 5. You have to live with other people who are are generally entitled to claim a discount or • the contact name, company name, Any students withdrawing from an also exempted from payment (usually exemption from Council Tax. If you are living telephone number and address where we ONCAMPUS programme of study will be other students). in non-University accommodation, at some should send the invoice. reported to the UK Border Agency and British point during the year you are likely to receive If a house or property is occupied entirely Embassy/High Commission in their home Please note: student sponsor invoices will a demand for payment of Council Tax from by full-time registered students then the country as a curtailment of their programme. be payable in full within 30 days of receipt the Local Authority. entire household is exempted from Council ONCAMPUS reserves the right to withdraw a of invoice. If your sponsor does not make Tax. This includes the halls of residence and previously available programme of study at To prove that you are a student, you should payment, you will be personally liable to pay university-owned student houses which are its own discretion. Where a student is unable contact Student Administrative Services who the full amount of tuition fees. occupied entirely by students. to enrol in a similar course at ONCAMPUS will supply you with a ‘Council Tax Status and the enrolment is cancelled then all fees Certificate’ which you can then send to the It also applies to private accommodation Refunds will be refunded. Local Authority. The Local Authority will then which is occupied entirely by students. Acceptance of an ONCAMPUS offer on decide if you are entitled to a discount or full Houses with one or more non-student exemption. The certificate will show your residents will have to pay Council Tax (at payment of the minimum stated deposit Financial Issues constitutes a binding contract between the current term time address so please make least 75%). Student Support operates in close liaison sure you keep your contact information up to student and ONCAMPUS. Tuition fees are Please remember that payment of Council with the Students’ Union Students’ Advice date at all times. Please also remember to non-refundable except in the case of visa Tax is a matter between individuals and Bureau in assisting and advising students request a new council tax status certificate if refusal. Should a student be refused a visa, the Local Authority. ONCAMPUS has no who are in financial difficulties. Students you move house. evidence of refusal and a written application responsibility in these matters. Please do not face the responsibility of managing their to withdraw must be made available to To qualify for a student discount/exemption: ignore demands for council tax because fees own budgets and for some this presents ONCAMPUS before any refund can be for this can be costly. Speak to ONCAMPUS a problem. If you encounter any problems 1. You have to be registered as a full-time initiated. staff who will be happy to assist you. please contact the Student Recruitment & student. ONCAMPUS will check with the appropriate Support Officer in the ONCAMPUS Office. British Embassy/High Commission that 2. You should be able to prove it (by means the refusal is genuine, and will charge an of the certificate explained above). It is administration fee of £100 if a refund is important that you keep this certificate given. Tuition fees are non-refundable after for the duration of one academic year of study. Replacements for lost or incorrect

26 27 TERM DATES ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/19 NOTES Students on all courses at ONCAMPUS London South Bank will follow the same term dates, as follows:

Term 1 24 September 2018 – 14 December 2018

Term 2 07 January 2019 – 15 March 2019

Term 3 25 March 2019 – 09 June 2019

Term 4 10 June 2019 – 16 August 2019

28 29 CONTACT DETAILS

ONCAMPUS General Office This is where you will submit your coursework, receive your results and get information, documentation and help with other general enquiries.

ONCAMPUS London South Bank Room LR201, London Road Building, 110-116 London Road, London SE1 6LN

STAFF Adelina Melillo – Centre Head Telephone: +44 (0)207 815 7098 | Mobile: +44 (0)7715 851933 [email protected] Dominic Hammond – Deputy Centre Head Telephone: +44 (0)207 815 7026 | Mobile: +44 (0)7730 321427 [email protected] Marcella Simon – Curriculum Information Officer (CIO) Telephone: +44 (0)207 815 7059 | Mobile: +44 (0)7834 529531 [email protected] Liz Li – Student Recruitment & Support Officer (SRSO) Telephone: +44 (0)207 815 7045 [email protected] | [email protected]

If you need to contact centre staff in an emergency outside of office hours please call: +44 (0)7805 771 585

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