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www.lsbu.ac.uk/international
international
students
a guide for
Useful information for new
international students 2013/2014
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04 Pre-arrival information u
04 Key arrival dates u
04 Packing for the UK u
04 Insurance u
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10 Support services u
10 International Student
Advice u
10 Workshops u
10 Department of Student
Services u
15 Adjusting to Life in the UK u
15 Culture shock u
15 Religion u
15 Food and shopping u
15 Your social life in London u
16 LSBU Campus u
16 History of the University u
16 Directions and Travel u
16 Teaching buildings u
16 Administrative and support
buildings u
17 Campus map u
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07 Faculty ofces u 08 Immigration and visas u
08 Your student visa u
08 Entry Clearance Correction
Scheme (ECCS) u
08 Renewing your student visa u
08 Registering with the Police u
09 Applying for entry
clearance u
09 Immigration advice u
09 Frequently asked immigration
questions u
13 Health and Safety u
13 The NHS u
13 How to Register with a GP u
14 Dentists u
14 What to do in an
emergency u
14 Security and safety u
14 Student mental health &
wellbeing u
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03 Arrival Questions u
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03 Welcome to London South
Bank University u
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05 Arriving in the UK u
05 Airport meeting service u
05 London Heathrow to LSBU u
05 London Gatwick to LSBU u
06 Orientation and enrolment
programme u
06 International Orientation u
06 Programme Orientation u
06 Enrolment Documents u
06 Payment Information u
11 Working in London u 12 Accommodation u
12 Staying at Home u
12 Renting u
12 LSBU Halls of Residence u
12 Residences u
18 Academic Calendar u
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07 Getting Started u
07 My LSBU u
13 Opening a bank account u
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Arrival Questions
How can I email home/ have access to the internet?
Where can I buy bedding, food, provisions for my accommodation?
Do I need to buy a TV licence?
How do I register with the police?
How can I stay safe in London?
Am I entitled to National Healthcare Service (NHS) medical care?
How do I open a bank account?
How can I fnd out details of my course, my timetable
and the location of my faculty?
How can I improve my knowledge of UK study methods?
How can I travel around London?
How can I meet other students?
Where can I fnd information about local places of religious worship?
Who can help answer my immigration queries?
How can I get information and help when I arrive?
Where can I fnd information on using the library?
What is culture shock?
Can I work in the UK?
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When I frst arrived in the UK I faced a lot of challenges
such as fnding accommodation, opening a bank account,
the trafc and the food! But the University staf were
really supportive, friendly and patient and my tutor always
gives me advice on what to do. Im really enjoying my time
in London now.
Mai Van Tung, Vietnam
This handbook is designed to help
you settle into life at LSBU and to
life in the UK and London.
The International Ofce was probably your frst contact with the
university. We are here to help you choose your course and guide
your through the admissions process, but we are also here to help
you settle in and provide support during your studies.This may be
your frst time in the UK or you may be new to London or University
life so this booklet aims to give you advice on some of the things
you may need to do while you are studying, such as how to register
with a doctor (GP), how to open a bank account, and how to extend
your student visa. It will also direct you to where to go if you have
academic queries.
Welcome to London South Bank
University (LSBU)
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Pre-arrival Information
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Here are some guidelines to give you an idea of what
you need to do before you leave your home country
to start your studies at LSBU:
Check your email regularly
It is important for you to check the email address
which you provided when applying regularly. You
will be sent important information by the University
with regards to your enrolment, orientation and
accommodation (if applicable). You will be asked to
complete an online pre-enrolment form and book a
slot for enrolment when you arrive.
Key arrival dates
This could depend on how quickly your visa is issued
to you but here are some dates that you should be
aware of:
13 September 2013 - Enrolment
16 - 20 September 2013 - Faculty Orientation
19 - 21 September 2013 - International Orientation
23 September 2013 - Semester One begins
11 October 2013 -Latest date for enrolment
Packing for the UK
If you are fying to the UK from overseas, please be
aware that baggage allowances difer depending on
the airline. Please check with your airline to fnd out
the weight and number of pieces of baggage you are
allocated to avoid costly charges.
Here are some suggestions about what you might
want to bring with you:
Include a fresh change of clothes and toiletries in
your hand luggage in case your luggage is delayed
in transit.
Electrical adapter for any electric items you bring -
the UK uses a voltage of 240V.
The weather in the UK can be unpredictable. The
temperature in winter averages at 1C and reaches
20C in summer. Appropriate clothing can be
bought easily here, however it is advisable to bring
enough clothes to ensure you will be comfortable
given the changing climate.
If you are staying in University accommodation
then please remember that bed linen, towels,
cooking utensils, crockery or cutlery are not
provided in your room. These can be bought easily
from shops local to the University or ordered
online through a company called
www.click2campus.com
See the section on Accommodation on page 12 for
more details.
Photographs and reminders of home to display in
your room.
It might be useful to bring a dictionary and
reference materials in your own language.
However, do not bring too many books as this will
make your luggage very heavy.
Documents for enrolment see page 6.
Insurance
It is essential that you take out insurance when
coming to the UK to cover yourself for these possible
situations:
Lost baggage while travelling
Theft or robbery of personal possessions items
might be stolen from your room or taken from you
when are outside
Serious accident or illness of a close relative you
may need to pay for an emergency fight home
Personal illness or accidents please note that you
do not require medical insurance for treatment
in the UK if you are enrolling on a course which
is longer than 6 months. See page 13 for more
information.
If you are in University Halls of Residence you
will be provided with a basic level of possessions
insurance cover at no additional cost to you. This
insurance has been negotiated with Endsleigh
Insurance Services as part of a block policy
agreement. Please note that laptops are not
covered.
You may wish to add to the level of cover provided
by contacting Endsleigh on 0800 028 3571 or via
their website: www.endsleigh.co.uk
Applying for entry clearance to come
to the UK
If your course lasts more than six months then you
will probably need to apply for a student visa under
the Tier 4 (General) category of the points-based
system. For more information about applying for
your visa and other immigration advice please see
page 8.
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Arriving in the UK
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Airport meeting service
If you normally live outside the European Union you
can use our Airport Meeting Service which will be
running from Heathrow Airport. We will arrange
for coaches to run from the airport to the LSBU
Southwark Campus at specifed times. Please see
our website for more details of when this service is
running and to book your collection:
www.lsbu.ac.uk/php4-cgiwrap/mktgiweb/
airportMeeting.php
If you would like to make your own travel
arrangements to the University, LSBU is very
accessible from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
London Heathrow Airport to LSBU
Heathrow Airport is very large and has fve terminals.
There are several routes from Heathrow to LSBU
campus due to the Universitys accessible location in
Elephant and Castle.
London Underground (Tube)
www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-
directions/underground
The Piccadilly Line between Heathrow Airport and
Central London is one of the cheapest options.
Heathrow Airport has three London Underground
stations which are accessible from all 5 terminals.
A single fare will cost approximately 5 and can
be bought from ticket ofces or machines at the
Underground station.
To get to Elephant and Castle underground station,
you will need to change trains. You can change at
Piccadilly Circus station and take the Bakerloo line,
or at Leicester Square station and take the Northern
line. The journey should take about an hour. Further
information is available at www.tf.gov.uk
Once at Elephant and Castle underground station
please follow the signs to London South Bank
University for the nearest exit to the campus.
Train: Heathrow Express
www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-
directions/trains/heathrow-express
You can take the Heathrow Express train between
Heathrow and Paddington station. This is a faster
option but is more expensive with tickets costing
around 20. Trains run every 15 minutes and the
journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
On arrival at Paddington station you will need to
change and take the London Underground. The
Bakerloo line (Southbound) will take you directly to
Elephant and Castle underground station.
Train: Heathrow Connect
www.heathrowairport.com/transport-and-
directions/trains/heathrow-connect
You can take the Heathrow Connect train between
Heathrow and Paddington station. The journey takes
around 25 minutes and trains run every 30 minutes.
A single fare between the airport and Paddington
costs 9.50. Tickets must be bought prior to boarding
the train to avoid a penalty fare.
Coach: National Express
Coaches run from Heathrow Airport (Terminals 1
and 3) directly to London Victoria Coach station
approximately every 30 minutes. The journey
should take around 1 hour. If you are travelling from
Terminals 4 and 5 you will need to change coaches
at Terminal 1 and 3 to travel onward from there. The
journey time varies from 2 to 3 hours and ticket
prices vary depending on your Terminal.
Once at London Victoria Coach station you will
need to take the London Underground to Elephant
and Castle. You can take the Circle or District line
(Eastbound) to Embankment station, and change
to the Bakerloo line (Southbound) to Elephant and
Castle underground station.
Taxi
Taxis ranks can be found outside all Heathrow
terminals. They can also be booked from the taxi
information desks in the arrivals halls of each
terminal. Taxis in London can be expensive, so it is
advisable to ask the driver for an estimated charge
before you start your journey. Costs usually start
from 60.
London Gatwick Airport to LSBU
Gatwick Airport has two terminals North and
South. Although there is no London Underground
station at the airport, there are still a few travel
options available.
Train: Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express is a train that runs between
London Gatwick Airport and London Victoria
station in Central London. The railway station is
located at the South Terminal and is also just a
few minutes from the North Terminal by a free
shuttle. You can buy tickets at the station or at the
rail information desks located in arrivals at both
terminals. Trains depart every 15 minutes and the
journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Tickets cost
approximately 20 and can also be bought online
prior to your arrival at www.gatwickexpress.com.
Train: First Capital Connect
First Capital Connect runs direct trains from
Gatwick Airport to London Bridge. The journey takes
approximately 30 minutes and tickets should cost
approximately 15. From London Bridge you will
need to take the London Underground Northern
Line (Southbound) direct to Elephant and Castle
Underground station.
Taxi
There is a taxi rank located outside the main
terminal at Gatwick Airport where you can queue for
a black taxi. Taxis in London can be rather expensive,
so it is advisable to ask the driver for an estimated
charge before you start your journey. Costs usually
start from 70.
Coach: National Express
Coaches run from Gatwick North and South
Terminals to London Victoria Coach station once an
hour. The journey should take approximately 1 hour
30 minutes and ticket prices depend on your journey.
Once at London Victoria Coach station you will
need to take the London Underground to Elephant
and Castle. You can take the Circle or District line
(Eastbound) to Embankment station, and change
to the Bakerloo line (Southbound) to Elephant and
Castle underground station.
All four of London South Bank Universitys Halls
of Residence are within walking distance of the
university campus.
If you expect to arrive outside normal ofce
hours and then plan to travel to your University
accommodation make sure the Accommodation
Ofce are aware of your arrival time. See page 12 for
the relevant contact details.
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Orientation and
Enrolment Programme
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International Orientation
The International Ofce holds orientation days
specifcally for international students. This is a great
opportunity to meet other international students
from all over the world, mix with academic staf,
and speak to student advisers and staf from the
Universitys International Ofce.
For more information about international orientation
please visit: www.lsbu.ac.uk/ukarrival
Faculty Orientation
In addition to your international orientation session,
the University organises programme orientation
sessions every September for new students. Your
orientation session will give you the opportunity
to meet academic staf and other students on your
course. You will be welcomed to the University and
your Faculty, and will receive information about
your course and the Universitys services. These
orientation details are also available online:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/enrolment-orientation
You will need to check this link to fnd out when and
where your faculty will be holding their orientation
session and what you need to bring with you.

Enrolment
Face-to-face enrolment for all new students will take
place on the Southwark Campus and involves:
showing your original qualifcations
showing original identifcation documents
making your payment (if applicable)
collecting your LSBU student ID card (provided you
have fulflled all the requirements).
Enrolment Documents
When you attend enrolment, please bring:
1. Proof of identity students may be required to
bring at least 2 of the following:
passport
birth certifcate
EU identity card (if applicable)
documents issued by the Home Ofce (if
applicable for example, a Recognised Refugee
letter, ILR or ELE/ELR, HP or DL letter, or application
for asylum letter)
driving licence (paper document if issued in the
UK), or NHS card, or a utility bill, or bank statement
(showing your name and address).
Some students may need to bring:
marriage/civil partnership certifcate
parent(s) EU birth certifcate/passport
sponsor letter or fnancial notifcation or payment
- if applicable
other documents relating to residency may also be
required.
For students enrolling on the following programmes,
passports must be produced. EU identity cards and
other forms of identity are not acceptable:
Mental Health Studies (Nursing and Social Work),
BSc (Hons) full-time 3 years
Nursing & Social Work Studies (Learning
Disabilities), BSc (Hons) full-time 3 years
Nursing Studies (Adult or Childrens or Mental
Health Nursing), BSc (Hons) full-time 3 years
Midwifery, BSc (Hons) full-time 3 years
Diagnostic Radiography, BSc (Hons) full-time 3
years or part-time 4 years
Therapeutic Radiography, BSc (Hons) full-time 3
years or MSc full-time 2 years or part-time 4 years
(in-service)
Operating Department Practice, DipHE full-time
2 years
Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons) part-time 4
years or MSc full-time 2 years
Social Work, BA (Hons) full-time 3 years or MSc
full-time 2 years.
2. LSBU Enrolment form (you should have received
this by e-mail before arriving in the UK)
3. LSBU ofer letter
4. Original academic certifcates/transcripts (for
example, GCSEs, A Level results, HND and frst
degree certifcates, professional qualifcations).
If you know you dont possess the original
documents needed, you must bring along a certifed
replacement to your face-to-face enrolment - so
please plan this into your preparation. If any of your
documents are not in English you will also need to
provide an ofcial translation.
Payment Information
Diferent payment dates and arrangements apply
depending on which type of student you are. For full
details concerning the deadlines for fees payments
and any supporting documentation you may be
required to provide, you can:
1. Download Tuition fees regulations and Student
Responsibilities Booklet:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/assets/documents/regulations/
tuition-fee-regulations.pdf
2. Visit the Fees and Funding website, to fnd
comprehensive payment details:
www.lsbu.ac.uk/fees
LSBU ofered me the warmest welcome upon
arrival; could not have made me feel more at
home in this big city.
Louisa Nicolaou, USA
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Getting started
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Student IT Account
Once you receive your student ID number you can
activate your IT account, and receive your username
and create a password. This will enable you to:
Log on to PC workstations at one of the
Universitys open access study areas and access a
wide range of IT resources
Use your university email account
Use library and information services (the day after
you have completed your online enrolment form)
Use the Universitys virtual learning environment
(the day after you have completed your online
enrolment form)
Access My LSBU
Access halls and wireless networks
For more information, please visit my.lsbu.ac.uk/
page/it-support-how-to-student-it-account.
My LSBU
As an LSBU student, the quickest way for you to
know what is happening on campus and get access
to all of the information you need to help you
through your studies here is by using your dedicated
portal, My LSBU (my.lsbu.ac.uk). The portal ofers the
following:
Personalised information about your course,
personal details, your timetable and access to your
email and fles
Information about the support services we
have available at the University, including Fees,
Accommodation, Skills for Learning, Employability
& Careers, Library and IT Support
Access to our How to Guides, which are designed
to help answer any questions you might have
about a range of diferent topics
Notices on our dedicated student notice board,
where new items are posted regularly on special
ofers, events on or near campus, and important
University updates
This is where you will submit your course work, receive your results, ask for letters to confrm that you are a
student in this institution, get information about oyster cards and other general enquiries. The University is
organised into four faculties. Each faculty is organised into academic departments. Below is an outlook of the
faculties organisation and information on how to contact your faculty.
The Faculty Ofce is where your course is
administered.
Faculty Ofces
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Arts and Human Sciences (AHS)
Arts and Media
Culture, Writing and Performance
Education
Law
Psychology
Social and Policy Studies
Urban, Environment and Leisure Studies
Post Graduate Research
Faculty Ofce room BR266
Tel: 020 7815 5740 or 5741
Fax: 020 7815 5858
Email: ahsfo@lsbu.ac.uk
Engineering, Science and the Built Environment
(ESBE)
Applied Sciences
Engineering and Design
The Built Environment
Urban Engineering
Faculty Ofce room T314
Tel: 020 7815 6776
Email: esbe@lsbu.ac.uk
Business (BUS)
Faculty Ofce room L105
Dept of Accounting & Finance
Tel: 0207 815 7788
Email: busaccst@lsbu.ac.uk
Dept of Business Studies
Tel: 0207 815 7751
Email: busbusst@lsbu.ac.uk
Dept of Informatics
Tel: 0207 815 7754
Email: businfst@lsbu.ac.uk
Dept of Management
Tel: 0207 815 7753
Email: busmanst@lsbu.ac.uk
Health and Social Care (HSC)
Adult and Midwifery Studies
Allied Health Sciences
Institute for Leadership and Service Improvement
Childrens Nursing
Institute of Vocational Learning
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Primary and Social Care
Faculty Ofce room K2 VG05
Email: hsc@lsbu.ac.uk
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Renewing your student visa
If you are a current student at LSBU and need to
extend your student visa it is important that you
understand what is required and allow yourself
plenty of time to gather all the information you
need. You should always submit your application
before your current visa expires. The immigration
rules often change and so it is important that you
keep updated with the latest regulations.
These can be found on the Home Ofce website:
www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk. In general, to extend
your student visa you will need to collect the
following:
1. A completed online print and send application.
2. Payment for the application.
3. A Confrmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
number which will confrm your enrolment at
the University (you should request this from
International Student Advice).
4. Documents which show that you meet the
fnancial requirements.
5. Original qualifcations used to apply to LSBU
(if applicable).
6. Your current passport or travel document.
7. Your police registration certifcate
(if applicable).
8. Two passport-sized photographs.
For further details and help with applying please
refer to the relevant sections on My LSBU:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/international-students
Registering with the Police
If you are required to register with the police you
will have to do so within 7 days of your arrival in
the UK. You will have to take your passport and
2 passport photographs of yourself to the Police
Station. Police Registration can be made at:
Overseas Visitors Registration Ofce (OVRO)
Ground Floor, Brandon House
180 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LH
Tel. 020 7230 1208
Open: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm
Please note: The OVRO may close early (e.g.
2:30pm) during busy periods.
When you register, the police will give you a
Police Registration Certifcate which you should
keep in a safe place with your passport. From
then, you will have to inform the police every
time you change address and each time you are
granted an extension of your permission to stay
in the UK.
For further information please refer to My LSBU:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/international-students
Most students from outside the EEA will need a
student visa to study in the UK.
What I appreciate the most about LSBU is the diversity.
My course mates are from all around the world South
America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Tatiana Diniz
Your student visa
If you have a student visa then it is your
responsibility to maintain your immigration status
while you are studying at the University and inform
the University of any changes to your immigration
status. Please make a note of the expiry date of
your student visa and contact us in good time if
you need to extend it in order to complete your
course.
It is important that you comply with the
regulations set out by the Home Ofce. Please
ensure that you read these carefully as we will
need to report you to Home Ofce if you fail to
comply:
Tier 4 Policy Guidance:
www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/visas-
immigration/studying/adult-students/applying-
inside-uk/
Tier 4 Sponsor Guidance:
www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/sitecontent/
documents/employersandsponsors/
pbsguidance/
Entry Clearance Correction Scheme (ECCS)
The Entry Clearance Correction Scheme is a method
of correcting mistakes on your student UK Entry
Clearance visa. Common mistakes are errors with
the visa expiry date and work entitlement. Please
check the Home Ofce website to check that your
visa expiry date is correct:
www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/visas-immigration/
studying/adult-students/how-long/
If you think there is a mistake then please
contact the International Student Advice team:
international.advice@lsbu.ac.uk
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Who can ofer immigration advice?
The immigration system is often subject to change
and therefore it is important that any immigration
advice you seek is up-to-date. Although you may
want to ask family and friends for immigration
advice, please remember that immigration rules are
very complex and are likely to apply diferently to
diferent people. We advise you to seek expert advice
from the following sources:
International Ofce
The International Student Advice team can ofer up-
to-date immigration advice to current students. For
more information on the services provided and the
relevant contact details please see page 10.
Due to regular changes in the immigration rules, the
International Ofce is the only place in University
allowed to give immigration advice to students.
Staf in your Faculty or other areas of the University
cannot provide any advice related to immigration.
External advice
If you have a query that is beyond the expertise
of the International Student Advice team you can
seek advice from an immigration solicitor. The
International Student Advice team can advise on
how to fnd a regulated immigration adviser.
Further information on immigration and other topics
relevant for international students may be found
on the UK Council for International Student Afairs
(UKCISA) website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/
Frequently asked immigration questions
Can I work in the UK?
I want to switch my course of study. How does
this afect my immigration status?
I want to travel in the holidays. Do I need to
apply for a visa?
Can I bring dependents to the UK?
How can I invite my friends and family to visit
me in the UK?
The International Student Advice team can give
advice about these and other queries you may
have see the relevant contact details on page 10.
Alternatively, there are a list of How To Guides
available on My LSBU which can help answer
these questions.
Applying for entry clearance to come
to the UK
If your course lasts more than six months then
you will probably need to apply for a student visa
under the Tier 4 (General) category of the points-
based system. You will be given leave to remain in
the UK to complete your studies and receive your
results. You must have an unconditional ofer on
a full-time course in order to get a Tier 4 (General)
student visa.
You will need the following to make an application:
Tier 4 Policy Guidance and Supporting
Documents Guidance - Tier 4 (General). You can
fnd this on the right-hand side of the Home
Ofce website: www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/
visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/
apply-outside-uk/
The application form completed either online or
in paper format. You can fnd this on the right-
hand side of the Home Ofce website:
www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/visas-
immigration/studying/adult-students/apply-
outside-uk/
Tier 4 (General) application fee (in local currency)
you can fnd these on the Home Ofce
website: www.ukba.homeofce.gov.uk/visas-
immigration/studying/adult-students/visa-fees/
Your current travel document e.g. passport,
and any old passports and visas used to travel
to the UK
Passport-sized colour photographs
A Confrmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
number this is a virtual document which
contains information about you and your
course of study. This will be issued to you by
the University when you have accepted your
unconditional ofer and paid a deposit of 2500
Evidence of money you will need to show
that you can pay any remaining tuition fees for
the frst year of your course and that you have
enough money for living costs. For more detailed
information about this please see our How
to Guides: my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/international-
students-how-to-guides
Original evidence (e.g. academic qualifcations)
which were used to obtain your ofer at the
University these will be listed on your CAS
If you have an ofcial fnancial sponsor (e.g.
government) you will need to include a letter
from them
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
Clearance Certifcate (if applicable) certain
courses require this. Please see the Foreign
and Commonwealth Ofce website for more
information: www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-
we-do/services-we-deliver/atas/
For more detailed information please see our How
to Guides on our website: my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/
international-students-how-to-guides
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International Student Advice
Our dedicated team can advise you on visa and
immigration issues while you are studying with us.
You can also speak to them about general welfare
issues, such as settling into life in the UK, as well as
any personal problems you may be facing.
International Student Advice runs one-to-one
appointments, workshops and provides advice and
information via email and over the telephone about:
immigration and visas
registering with a doctor
registering with the police
opening a bank account
working in the UK
settling into life in the UK, including international
student induction
things to do in London and the UK
or just someone to talk to about anything at all
To contact us, please email:
international.advice@lsbu.ac.uk
Workshops
International Student Advice also runs workshops
giving guidance on making a successful student visa
extension application under Tier 4 General of the
points-based system.
For more information about when these are taking
place please see our website:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/international-students-advice
Department of Student Services
LSBU is committed to promoting equality and a
supportive environment for all students. For that
reason, the Department of Student Services was
created. Many of the related services are to be found
in the Student Centre located on Borough Road:
Student Advice
Student Advice is a service that ofers a free and
confdential service for all students, advice and
guidance on fnancial and money management, and
help with any personal, emotional or academic issue
you may face.
Disability & Dyslexia (DDS)
DDS provides advice and information about
disabilities, specifc learning difculties (including
dyslexia) and mental health conditions or other
medical conditions. They also coordinate the support
that is ofered to you while you are studying with us,
and their services and facilities can be personalised
to meet your individual needs, enabling you to get
the most out of your time at LSBU.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Our Student Mental Health & Wellbeing service
ofers short-term support and advice to all students
who are experiencing personal difculties, who
may be struggling to cope at university or just
need someone to talk to. The service is free and
confdential and there are a range of appointment
days and times available.
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Employability & Careers Service
The Employability Service ofers information, advice
and guidance on employment and job search
issues for all students. The service also ofers the
JobShop which is a professional vacancy handling
service to assist graduates and students locate full
and part-time work, work experience, placements
and temporary and vocational work. The service is
free and is available for up to two years after you
graduate.
Accommodation
If you are looking for somewhere to stay during
your time at LSBU our Accommodation Ofce is
the frst point of contact for students looking for
accommodation. The main role of the ofce is to
process applications, allocate and ofer places in the
Universitys Halls of Residence.
Fees & Bursaries
We know that managing your money while you are
studying can be quite tricky, but we also know that
it is a vital part of student life. Staf at the Fees and
Bursary Ofce can help you with enquiries about
fees, student loans, bursaries, cheques, withdrawals,
interruptions of study and refunds.
Chaplaincy
We have a dedicated Multi-faith Chaplaincy which
has been set up to care for students of all faiths or of
none. It is led by a full-time multi-faith chaplain who
is linked to representatives from difering churches
and faith groups.
Skills for Learning
Through a mixture of face-to-face sessions, online
learning materials and summer courses, our Skills
for Learning team can help you to a) develop your
academic and professional literacy skills
(including writing, speaking, reading and grammar),
b) develop your mathematics and statistics skills,
c) become a more efective learner, d) manage the
efect of any barriers to your learning, e) enhance
your academic performance, and f) help you
to realise your potential. The Skills for Learning
programme aims to provide you with all of your
learning development needs while at university.
Library Services
The Perry Library on Southwark Campus holds items
for all LSBU courses which are available to borrow.
There are study spaces across the library and there
are a range of study environments for individual
and group/social learning. There is also wireless
internet access, bookable group rooms, laptops for
loan, course materials, online information resources,
and Faculty Information teams are also on hand to
provide support for efective researching.
To learn more about any of these services, where
they are located, and to make it easier for you to
access the various learning support services that the
University provides, please visit my.lsbu.ac.uk
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Your entitlement to work is usually stated on
your visa. If your visa allows you to work then the
immigration regulations state you can work:
During term-time:
If you are studying a course at degree-level or
above or a foundation degree course: up to 20
hours a week.
If you are studying a course below degree-level
(e.g. Extended degree): up to 10 hours a week.
During holiday/vacation periods: you can work full
time.
For more information on this, please speak to the
International Student Advice team.
JobShop
In London there is a great deal of part-time work
available: in order to help you identify and apply for
opportunities the University has a JobShop (part of
the Employability & Careers Service) which will assist
you in obtaining paid employment which fts in with
your academic commitments.
JobShop staf can:
Help you develop your individual skills;
Help you track your own personal development;
Help you with your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
For more information about JobShop services please
go to my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/employability or visit them
in the Student Centre.
Working in the UK after your studies
If you are coming to the end of your studies in
the UK, you might be considering the possibility
of staying in the UK to work. You can fnd general
information on the UK Council for International
Students (UKCISA) website: www.ukcisa.org.uk/
International-Students/The-next-stage/Working-
after-your-studies/
For general information regarding employability and
career prospects please contact the Employability
Service: my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/employability
For any enquiries regarding options after graduation
please contact International Student Advice.
If you have a student visa there are likely to be restrictions
on the number of hours you can work during term-time,
depending on when your visa was granted.
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I chose LSBU in particular because its modules are very career
focused and job directed, which was very helpful for my career
options after graduating.
Heidi Wang, China
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Residences
If you have applied for accommodation already,
please make sure you check all the documentation
you have been sent with your confrmation letter/
email. You will fnd general information, such as:
Check-in times and procedures
Costs
Out of ofce hours
Terms and conditions
More resident information can be found from:
www.lsbu.ac.uk/accommodation/information
All residence fees are fully inclusive and cover the
cost of hot water, heating and lighting. There are
no hidden costs. Basic possessions insurance is also
included. The University does not provide bed linen,
towels, cooking utensils (pans etc), crockery or cutlery.
You can bring these with you or purchase essential
items through a company called Click2Campus
(www.click2campus.com). You can also buy them
from shops local to the University, such as in
the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre and
Walworth Road.
Contact Details
McLaren House
1 St Georges Circus
London SE1 0AP
Telephone:+44 (0)20 7815 7360
Email: mclaren@lsbu.ac.uk
Dante Road
2 Dante Place
London SE11 4RX
Telephone:+44 (0)20 7820 8052
Email: dante@lsbu.ac.uk
David Bomberg House
282-302 Borough High Street
London SE1 1JJ
Telephone:+44 (0)20 7815 7380
Email: bomberg@lsbu.ac.uk
New Kent Road
83 New Kent Road
London SE1 6RD
Telephone:+44 (0)20 7407 9174
Email: newkent@lsbu.ac.uk
Staying at Home
Living with relatives can often be the cheapest option
as it usually means no deposits, no rent, and no bills
(water, gas, electricity, and internet). However, it can
also mean long journeys to and from campus, higher
costs in transportation, and less independence. It
is left to the individual to calculate what is most
important.
Renting with a Private Landlord/Estate Agent
Renting privately can be pretty expensive in London,
although you can always try to fnd someone to
share with you. When you are a private tenant you
are expected to pay/share bills (gas, electricity, water,
TV license, phone/internet, and, of course, rent).
Students are exempt from paying council tax so make
sure you get a certifcate from your faculty to provide
to your local council.
The money you will usually need to rent privately is:
Deposit (Usually ranging from 2 6 weeks rent)
First months rent upfront
Agency fees, inventory fees and reference fees (if
renting from an estate agent)
The Accommodation Ofce will help and support you
in fnding private accommodation
www.lsbu.ac.uk/accommodation
Staying at LSBU Halls of Residence
When staying at the Halls of residence all you have
to pay is your TV licence and your rent. You are
free to come and go as you please, you can receive
visitors, theres access to free internet, and no travel
costs you can walk to university in no more than
10 minutes. Plus, you have the chance to meet fellow
university colleagues. The Halls of Residence are safe
and good value for money. For more details about
paying your TV licence please go to
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/
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I am living in University accommodation and share a fat with
university students from Malaysia and Greece who are studying
their Masters degrees. We talk a lot, usually in the kitchen, and my
speaking and listening have really improved.
Un Kun Wong (Rachel), Macau
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You are strongly advised to open an
account with a bank in the UK for the
time of your stay.
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Having an account here will save you money because
you will not be charged additional fees to withdraw
your own money from your account. In addition to
this, you are required to open a UK bank account if
you are planning to work in the UK.
To open a bank account in the UK you will need:
Proof of identity (e.g. passport) (original + copy)
Bank details from your home country account (if
applicable) to provide country of origin address
Proof of UK address (you can use the University
Letter for this)
University Letter Please fll in a Bank Letter
Request Form from your faculty and they will
provide you with a letter that confrms your status
as a student.

List of Banks and Branches near LSBU
Southwark Campus
Below is a list of banks near the University. All will
ofer a student account. All these banks should
accept the bank letter issued by the University.
Please contact International Student Advice if you
are having problems opening an account.
Santander UK
0845 765 4321
9 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RQ

Barclays Bank plc
0845 755 5555
260 Walworth Road, Southwark, London SE17 1JF
29 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LY
HSBC Bank plc
0845 740 4404
28 Borough High Street, Southwark,
London SE1 1YB
Lloyds TSB Bank plc
0845 300 0000
243-245 Elephant and Castle, Shopping Centre,
London SE1 6TE
69-73 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NQ
Natwest Bank plc
0845 605 1605
10 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TJ
290 Walworth Road, London SE17 2ET
The NHS (National Health Service)
The NHS is the UKs state health service which
provides treatment for UK residents through a wide
range of health care services. Some services are free,
and some you will have to pay for. You qualify for
NHS treatment if your course will last six months or
more. If so, you are entitled to the same treatment
as an ordinary resident of the UK. Your spouse or
children with you in the UK will also be entitled to
NHS treatment. If your course is under six months
then you are only entitled to limited free NHS
treatment, e.g. treatment given in a NHS Accident
and Emergency department. You will have to pay for
other types of treatment so we would advise you to
take out medical insurance.
It is important that you register with a doctors(also
known as a general practionioner or GP) surgery
before you get ill. GPs have the right to refuse you
as a NHS patient if you do not show the appropriate
evidence that you are eligible for free treatment.
Under the NHS, consultations with doctors are free,
but if you need any medication you will be given a
prescription which authorises a pharmacist to give
you a particular medicine. A standard charge of
approximately 7.85 will be made for each item on
your prescription.

How to Register with a GP
You will need some documents in order to register
with your GP:
Enrolment letter confrming you are enrolled at
LSBU. You can request this from your Faculty Ofce.
Completed patient form
Your passport
Proof of address (you can use your enrolment
letter for this)
If you have any preferences about who sees
you (male, female or someone who speaks your
language) then you mention this when registering.
To fnd a doctor in your catchment area use the NHS
website: www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/
ServiceSearch.aspx
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Other ways to get medical advice
Go to a pharmacy
You can fnd pharmacies (or chemists) on the high
street where a qualifed pharmacist or healthcare
adviser can give you advice on symptoms and
whether you should see a doctor. Boots and
Superdrug are examples of high street pharmacies
but you can also fnd many independent ones.
Contact NHS Direct
This is a 24-hour advice and health service which
you can access via telephone or the internet. You can
call them for advice on what to do if you are feeling
ill, particular health conditions, local healthcare
services, and self-help and support organisations.
The website also features a symptom checking
feature: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Go to an NHS Walk-in Centre
If you have not registered with a GP or you need to
see someone urgently about a minor illness or injury
you can go to an NHS Walk-in Centre without an
appointment. Please be aware that you may have to
wait a few hours before you are seen. The Soho NHS
Walk-In Centre is the nearest one to LSBU and is at
1 Frith Street, W1D 3HZ. It is open Monday to Friday,
8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 8pm.
Security and staying safe in London
The majority of our students feel safe living in
London but there are a few important points which
you should be aware of:
Dont wander around late at night on your own
Dont carry large amounts of cash around with you
Dont leave bags unattended
Do speak to LSBUs Security Team
Do speak to your local police force about safety
Do insure all your belongings
In an emergency situation dial 999
If you are on campus dial 020 7815 6666
(or 6666 if using a University telephone)
Reporting a crime
If it is not an emergency you can report a crime by
dialing 101. Alternatively you can visit the police
station responsible for the area in which the crime
was committed.
The nearest police station to the University is:
Southwark Police Station
323 Borough High Street
SE1 1JL
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
For more information please see:
LSBU Security Services: www.lsbu.ac.uk/about/
departments/securityreception.shtml
Metropolitan Police: content.met.police.uk/
British Council website: www.britishcouncil.org/
c361_creating_confdence_fnal_web_only.pdf
Student Mental health and Wellbeing
The Student Mental Health and Wellbeing service
ofer short term support and advice to all students
who are experiencing emotional or personal
difculties, who may be struggling to cope at
university or just need someone to talk to. The
advisory service is free and confdential, and there
are a range of appointment days and times available.
For further information or to book an appointment:
Tel: 020 7815 6474
Email: studentwellbeing@lsbu.ac.uk
List of GPs in Southwark
Students accommodated in University residences
can register with one of the local doctors practices
listed below:
Princess Street Group Practice
Princess Street
London SE1 6JP
Tel: 020 7928 0253
You can register at Princess Street even if you do not
have a permanent address.
Hurley Clinic
Ebenezer House
Kennington Lane
London SE11 4HJ
Tel: 020 7735 7918
Borough Medical Centre
1-5 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6ED
Tel: 020 7357 7852
Lambeth Walk Group Practice
5 Lambeth Walk
London SE11 6SP
Tel: 020 7352 4412
Dentists
Dentist clinics are available everywhere. However,
as a student you might be entitled to a discount.
Ask your dentist or pharmacist about how to apply
for student exemption. Below is a list of dentist
surgeries near LSBU.
Portelli Dental Surgery
0207 928 4474
108 St. Georges Road, London SE1 6EU
Ses & Associates
0207 703 2524
32 New Kent Road, London SE1 6TJ
SE1 Dental Centre
020 7928 5964
52 Kennington Road, London SE1 7BL
What to do in an emergency
Emergency services: dial 999
If you need immediate medical assistance e.g.
because you have had an accident, you can
telephone 999 to get emergency assistance. The
operator will ask you which service you need Fire,
Police or Ambulance. If it is for urgent medical
assistance, ask for the ambulance. If it is very serious
then an ambulance can be dispatched to pick you up
to take you to a hospital.
Accident and Emergency (A&E)
Go to an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department
at your nearest hospital if you are well enough to
travel. You should only use A&E departments for
serious illness or injury. The nearest A&E department
to LSBU is at St Thomas Hospital on Westminster
Bridge Road, near the London Eye.
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Food and shopping in the UK
You can buy a wide variety of international food in
London due to the multicultural nature of the city. Most
supermarkets sell ingredients from all over the world
and there are plenty of markets around the city ofering
a diverse range of food.
It is important to stay healthy while you are in the
UK, so be sure to eat a balanced diet. If you are new to
cooking and would like to try some recipes, the following
website is a good place to start!
www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes
Your social life in London
Being a student in London gives you a fantastic
opportunity to explore one of the best cities in the
world. It is important to have a balance between your
studies and your social life in order to keep positive and
mentally happy.
In order to make the most of the city it is advisable to
buy an Oyster card. This is a travel card which you can
add money to and use to pay for transport in London.
Once you are fully enrolled you can apply for a Student
Oyster card which will give you 30% discount. See the
following link for further details: my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/
travel
LSBU social programme
To help you make the most of your time here, we have
some great tours and events to help you get to know
London and England. All of these tours are subsidised
by the University, so theres no better way to discover
London. Sign up for upcoming tours here: my.lsbu.ac.uk/
page/international-students-socials
HOST
HOST UK ofers you the chance to spend a day, weekend
or Christmas in a British home with a British family. This
is a unique opportunity to learn about British history,
food, customs and culture. Your frst visit is free so all
you need to pay for is your travel. For more information
visit www.hostuk.org.uk
International Students House (ISH)
ISH holds an excellent social and cultural centre for
international students who are studying in the UK. They
organise great trips, hold frequent social nights (such as
karaoke, quiz and club nights), free flm nights, as well as
special lectures.
See www.ishevents.org for more information
London International Meetup
The London International Meetup is a social group for
people in London who come from all parts of the world.
It provides a chance to make new friends from many
diferent cultures and backgrounds. Events include
informal social evenings, a weekly English club, day trips
out of London, as well as longer weekend trips. For more
information see
www.meetup.com/London-International/
Join a club or society
The Students Union Sports and Societies Ofce is
the central point of information on the Universitys
representative and recreational sports clubs, and all
societies, including academic, cultural and special
interest societies. They provide information about sports
team and activities, guidance on how to get started and
signposting useful sources. Clubs are run by students,
for students:
www.londonsouthbanksu.com
Become a student ambassador
Every year the University recruits student ambassadors.
They look for exceptional students that want to gain
key skills, expend some energy, have a lot of fun and
get paid in the process. You will need to be professional,
personable and punctual, fun, fexible and fearless,
enthusiastic, engaging and empathetic. See the website
for more information and recruitment dates: my.lsbu.
ac.uk/page/become-a-student-ambassador
An excellent guide to things to do in London is the Time
Out guide. They produce a weekly magazine and have a
website: www.timeout.com/london/
London is an amazing multicultural city ofering a
multitude of exciting opportunities and experiences.
LSBU hosts students from over 120 nationalities
and we want you to have the best possible time
here. Studying in a new country and city can be
exciting and memorable, however it can also be
challenging. The extent of this change and its efects
may surprise you, but do not worry - this reaction is
temporary and quite normal.
Culture shock
Culture shock can be triggered by various everyday
characteristics of the new environment you are
adjusting to. This commonly includes changes in the
food and weather, or it could be a reaction to the
social rules and etiquette of the UK that difer from
what you are used to.
What are the signs of culture shock?
It is not always easy to recognise you are sufering
from culture shock however the following emotions
are common signs:
lackofself-confdence
lackofzestandinterestinlife
panicattacks
lossofinitiativeandspontaneity
excessiveangeroverdelaysandminorfrustrations
strongdesiretoassociatewithpeopleofyourown
nationality
excessiveamountoftimespentsleepingorreading
How to cope with culture shock
Eatawell-balanceddiet
Exercisetohelpalleviatestressandtension.
Information about the LSBU Sports Centre can be
found here: www.lsbu.ac.uk/sports/facilities
UseyourfreetimetotravelandexploretheUK-
see the next section for more information.
Relax-read,listentomusicorgotobedearly.
Keepintouchwithfriendsandfamilyathome
speak to your friends, write a letter or email home.
WritedownwhyyouhavecometotheUKand
what you hope to achieve while you are here. You
can then refer to these goals and work towards
accomplishing them.
ContactamemberofInternationalStudentAdvice
who will be happy to chat to you and talk things
through.
Religion in the UK
Religion in the UK covers all faiths so if you follow
a religion at home, you can continue to do so here.
London hosts Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist
centres, as well as synagogues and churches of all
denominations. Many students suggest that if you
have a faith and continue to practice this in the UK it
may provide you with a link to your life at home and
help to alleviate homesickness. LSBU has a multi-
faith Chaplaincy who can ofer further information
and answer any questions you may have:
my.lsbu.ac.uk/page/multi-faith-pastoral-support
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The Keyworth Centre
Keyworth Street SE1 6NG
As well as its facilities for conferences and small
events this architectural landmark provides teaching
space for the Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences
and is a centre of excellence for our media courses.
The seventh foor is dedicated to architecture.
Magnifcent views are available from the eighth foor.
London Road Building
100-116 London Road SE1 6LN
This is the teaching and administrative home for the
Faculty of Business (BUS). It also incorporates the
Abbey Conference Suite, a refectory and cafeteria.
Administrative/Support buildings
Perry Library
250 Southwark Bridge Road SE1 6NJ
Not only does the library hold thousands of course-
specifc texts but also a signifcant number of key
journal subscriptions, past examination papers,
audiovisual resources and subject databases. The
building is also home to the academic support
services, including the disability and dyslexia unit.
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
105 Borough Road SE1 0AA
The LRC on Borough Road provides free computer
access to all students and staf, as well as printing,
scanning and photocopying facilities. Further
specialist facilities for Engineering students are also
available.
The Student Centre
The centre is home to all non-academic services:
Student Advice, Employability, Accommodation, Fees
& Bursaries and Disability & Dyslexia Support. It also
accommodates the social and support facilities of
our Students Union.
South Bank Technopark
The Admissions & Recruitment Centre (ARC),
Cash Ofce, International Ofce and International
Student Advice are located here, alongside the Vice-
Chancellors ofce and a range of smaller enterprises
and not-for-proft organisations.
I believe there is nothing comparable to
studying in the right place in the UK. The staf
and tutors have been instrumental in creating
a good atmosphere for learning.
Adebayo Ilesanmi Samson, Nigeria
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History of the University
Established as the Borough Polytechnic Institute
in 1892, London South Bank University (LSBU) has
focused on providing professional opportunities
for all who can beneft for well over a century. Our
original aim to promote the industrial skill, general
knowledge, health and well-being of young men
and women remains remarkably similar today.
Our continuous focus on vocational education
and professional opportunity allows us to produce
graduates who can meet the challenges of todays
workplace. With over 25,000 students, LSBU is one of
the largest universities in London. Students at LSBU
are drawn in from across the globe and the UK.
The University has invested 47 million into the
campus and its facilities, set in the heart of London,
to allow us to continue to provide the best student
experience.
Directions and Travel
By train and tube
Our closest stations are Waterloo, London Bridge and
Elephant & Castle and they are all within walking
distance.
By bus
Numbers 1, 12, 35, 40, 45, 53, 63, 68, 100, 133, 148, 155,
168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 196, 333, 344, 360, 363, 453, 468,
C10 and P5.
By car
Parking in Central London is very difcult and it is not
possible to park in the University grounds or on the
surrounding roads.
Teaching buildings
Borough Road Building
103 Borough Road SE1 OAA
The Borough Road building is the original university
building. It is home to the Faculty of Arts and Human
Sciences (AHS) and the Faculty of Engineering,
Science and the Built Environment (ESBE). Its
facilities include a refectory and the Edric Hall
performing arts centre. It also contains the Tower
block, M block, Extension Block and Joseph Lancaster
House (J block).
Faraday Wing
Keyworth Street SE1 6NG
The Faraday wing provides teaching facilities and
locations for the Sports Science courses and the
Engineering Faculty.
K2
Keyworth Street SE1 6NG
K2 is a state-of-the-art low-carbon building and
is the newest edition to the LSBU campus. Based
in this building is the Faculty of Health and Social
Care and Department of Education. It also provides
facilities for the Sports and Exercise Science, part
of the Academy of Sport. K2 also houses the Centre
for Efcient and Renewable Energy in Buildings
(CEREB) and is a unique resource for the teaching,
research and demonstration of low carbon energy
technologies in the built environment.
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103 Borough Road, London
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020 7815 7815
Campus buildings
1. Borough Road Building
2. Tower Block
3. Metal Block
4. Joseph Lancaster Building
5. Extension Block
6 Faraday Wing
7. Perry Library
8. Admissions &
Recruitment Centre

9. South Bank Technopark
10. London Road Building
11. Foundation Campus
12. Student Centre
13. Keyworth Centre
14. K2 Building
15. Learning Resources Centre
16. Caxton House

17. McLaren House
18. The Clarence Centre for
Enterprise & Innovation
Building Entrance
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Internal walkway on Level 1
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The Week
Beginning
Week Key Activities
16-Dec-13
Christmas
vacation
23-Dec-13
30-Dec-13
06-Jan-14 13 Monday 06 Jan 13 Spring Term begins
13-Jan-14 14 Monday 13 Jan 14 Semester one exams week 1
20-Jan-14 15 Monday 20 Jan 14 Semester one exams week 2
Friday 24 Jan 14 Semester one ends
Semester Two
27-Jan-14 1 Monday 27 Jan 14 Semester Two begins
03-Feb-14 2
10-Feb-14 3 Tuesday 11 Feb 14
Release Level 4 semester one provisional
results to students
17-Feb-14 4
24-Feb-14 5 Monday 24 Feb 14
Release semester one provisional results to all
other students
03-Mar-14 6
10-Mar-14 7
17-Mar-14 8 Friday 22 Mar 13 Spring term ends
24-Mar-14 9
31-Mar-14 10 Friday 04 April 14
Final date for requests to Disability &
Dyslexia (DDS) for new or updated alternative
assessment arrangements for semester two
Spring term ends
07-Apr-14
Easter
vacation
14-Apr-14
21-Apr-14
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Academic calendar 2013/14
16
The academic year has traditionally been organised
into three terms and a small number of programmes
at LSBU are organised in this way. Most programmes,
however, are organised by semesters. The academic
year incorporates two semesters, each lasting 15
weeks.
Not all events for this academic year have been
fnalised. Some will be added in the near future.
Please check our website for updated information:
www.lsbu.ac.uk/current.student/academicCalendar.
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The Week
beginning
Week Key Activities
09-Sep-13 Monday 09 Sep 13 Enrolment week one
16-Sep-13 Monday 16 Sep 13 Enrolment week two
Autumn term begins
23-Sep-13 1 Monday 23 Sep 13 Semester one begins
30-Sep-13 2
07-Oct-13 3
14-Oct-13 4
21-Oct-13 5
28-Oct-13 6
04-Nov-13 7
11-Nov-13 8
18-Nov-13 9
25-Nov-13 10 Friday 29 Nov 13
Final date for requests to Disability & Dyslexia
Support (DDS) for new or updated alternative
assessment arrangements for Semester One
02-Dec-13 11
09-Dec-13 12 Friday 13 Dec 13 Autumn Term ends
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The week
beginning
Week Key activities
28-Apr-14 11 Monday 28 April 14 Summer term begins
05-May-14 12 Monday 05 May 14 May Day Holiday
12-May 14 13
19-May-14 14 Monday 19 May 14 Semester two exams week 1
26-May-16 15 Monday 26 May 14 Recess week
Spring bank holiday
02-June-14 16 Monday 02 Jun 14 Semester two exams week 2
Friday 06 Jun 14 Semester two ends
09-Jun-14
16-Jun-14
23-Jun-14
27-Jun-14
30-Jun-14 Monday 30 Jun 13 Award and progression boards
Friday 04 Jul 13 Summer term ends
07-Jul-14
Wednesday 09
Jul 14
Publish all referred/deferred coursework briefs
to students
Friday 11 Jul 11 Dispatch results to students
14-Jul-14
15-Jul-13
21-Jul-14
28-Jul-14
04-Aug-14
11-Aug-14
The week
beginning
Semester Key activities
18-Aug-14 Monday 18 Aug 14 Re-sit exams week 1
25-Aug-14 Monday 25 Aug 14 Summer Bank Holiday
Tuesday 26 Aug 14 Re-sit exams week 2
01-Sep-14 Monday 01 Sep 14 Re-sit exams last day
08-Sep-14 Monday 08 Sep 14 Enrolment week 1
Friday 12 Sep 13 2013/2014 academic year ends
15-Sep-14 Monday 15 Sep 14 Enrolment week 2
Tuesday 16 Sep 14 Results letters sent to students
06-Oct-14 Monday 06 Oct 14 Graduation ceremony*
Monday 07 Oct 14 Graduation ceremony*
20-Oct-14 Monday 20 Oct 14 Graduation ceremony*
Tuesday 21 Oct 14 Graduation ceremony*
*Faculty to be confrmed