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KEYDATES

Start of Programme 9.00am, Monday 4 October 2010

INDUCTION Monday 4 October 2010

REGISTRATION Tuesday 5 October 2010

MATRICULATION Wednesday 6 October 2010

TEACHING COMMENCES Thursday 7 October 2010

Christmas Break 16 December 201016 January 2011

(Term One Examinations for some modules 10 - 14 January 2011)

Easter Break 19 March 201124 April 2011

Submission of Dissertation Deadline 2 September 2011

Graduation Ceremony (Award of MSc) January 2012

(To be confirmed)


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STUDENT ENROLMENT

Online Enrolment

The student enrolment system opens 8 weeks before the start of your programme. However, you will

need to make sure that you have accepted your place, paid your deposit, met any offer conditions, and

allowed time for the Admissions Team to process this acceptance before you are invited to enrol.

During busy periods this can take a couple of weeks from receipt of your acceptance.

You will receive two email messages [email protected]. The emails provide your username

and password and further information on how to log onto the student enrolment system. Themessages are sent out 24 hours apart.

The emails are sent to the email address you provided when you applied, so its important that you

keep us up to date with any changes to this information. You may also need to monitor your spam

folders to see if the messages have arrived there.

Where possible, its advisable to complete online enrolment before the start of your course.

The student enrolment system provides the opportunity to upload a photograph for your Campus

Card. If you complete online enrolment and upload a photograph by the required deadline your card

should be available for collection from your College when you arrive.

Verification of Identity

Before you can your collect your Campus Card, you will be required to provide your College with

proof of your identity.

We accept the following photographic identification as proof of identity: current passport, current

driving licence or current European identity card. If you are a UK student and you do not have either

of these forms of identification, you may supply your original Birth Certificate. You will be required to

show this documentation to a member of staff at your College during the first few days after your

arrival in Durham.
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Module Registration

Module Registration will take place on Tuesday 5 October 2010.

If you require assistance throughout the enrolment process, please contact your College. If you have atechnical problem, please contact the IT Service Desk [email protected].

PLEASE REMEMBER:

As mentioned in your offer letter, you will need to bring original degree certificates, transcripts and,where applicable, English Language certificates with you to Registration if they have not already been

seen by Admissions staff.
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PRE-PROGRAMME READING

A number of MSc participants have requested guidance concerning optional pre-course reading

material. Individual lecturers will offer advice on essential texts for specific subject areas in their

introductory lectures.

You should not see the following as obligatory but you may find a selection of these to be useful

background reading for the Programme.

1.

For Mathematics, revise especially differentiation, (which particularly includes log differentiation,chain rules and implicit function theorem), integration and matrix algebra on either AC Chiang,"Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics" (McGraw-Hill, 1984you may use this or thelatest version available), or another mathematics for economics and business book at a similarlevel. A WORKOUT text that some students MAY find particularly useful as it has many examplesis Edward T. Dowling "Schaum Series on Introduction to Mathematical Economics"

2. For Statistics, revise especially probability theory and random variables, probability densityfunctions and distributions (normal distribution, chi-square, t, F), statistical inference (pointestimation and interval estimation) and small sample properties of estimators. Any intermediatestatistics book used at the level of a university's first degree will do. You may also like to

revise/study some elementary econometrics (regression analysis and principle of least squares,OLS). A good book for this is G Gujarati, "Essentials of Econometrics" (McGraw-Hill, 1999youmay use this or the latest version available). A WORKOUT text that some students MAY findparticularly useful as it has many examples is Dominic Salvatore and Derrick Reagle, SchaumSeries on Introduction to statistics and econometrics.

3. For Finance, strictly speaking we do not expect you to have previous knowledge and a number ofstudents do come to our MSc without any knowledge of economics or finance. However, there isno doubt that if you do some work in finance before starting your MSc course, you will findyourself better prepared to the demands of the course. A good introductory book to read isRA Brealey and SC Myers, "Principles of Corporate Finance" (McGraw-Hill, 2000 you may usethis or the latest version available).

In addition, The Economist and The Financial Times, and other quality newspapers are very useful forkeeping up to date with current financial issues.


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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYSERVICESAT

DURHAMBUSINESSSCHOOL

The Business School recognises the important role that IT plays in the MSc programmes and that, as an

MSc student, you should have easy access to top-quality facilities whenever you need them, without

having to compete with other postgraduate students.

The School also offers access to web-mail, allowing you to keep track of correspondence when you are

not on-site, and there is a dedicated IT support team who can advise on hardware and software issues.

As a postgraduate student, you will be required to produce word-processed essays and assignments. If

you are not already proficient in Microsoft Word, then you are strongly advised to become so before

the start of the programme. You will also find useful the ability to have an understanding of other

Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.


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WELCOMING EVENTS

Students attending Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes at Durham Universitys

English Language Centre

The International Office will run a welcome service for students who travel to Newcastle International

Airport. The service will be available for each of the three Pre-Sessional Programmes, but only on one

day for each course. Pre-Sessional students who wish to be met at the airport must therefore arrive

on the date listed for their particular course, between the hours of 9.00 am and 9.00 pm.

Pre-Sessional Programme Date of welcome

service

EAP Programme 1 (start date: Monday 5th July 2010) Saturday 3 July 2010

EAP Programme 2 (start date: Monday 2nd August 2010) Saturday 31 July 2010

EAP Programme 3 (PARSE) (start date: Tuesday 31st August 2010) Sunday 29 August 2010

Students must confirm their time of arrival by booking on-line at:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centr

e/

Students who are not planning to arrive on the above dates or those who will not be travelling in to

Newcastle International Airport, will need to make their own arrangements to travel to their

accommodation. Document G provides information about travelling to Durham.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/language_centre/


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Other arrivalsstudents not attending Pre-Sessional Programmes

The International Office will be operating a general welcome service for students who are arriving at

Newcastle International Airport or Durham Bus and Train Stations on 29 September and 30 September

2010. The details of the general welcome service are shown below and staff will be present to meet

students and guide them to coaches, which will provide transportation to accommodation.

Date Location Times29 September 2010 Newcastle International Airport

Durham Bus and Train Stations

9.00 am to 11.00 pm

9.00 am to 9.00 pm

30 September 2010 Newcastle International Airport

Durham Bus and Train Stations

9.00 am to 11.00 pm

9.00 am to 9.00 pm

Students must confirm their time of arrival by booking on-line at:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autum

n/

Students who are not planning to arrive on the above dates/times or those who will not be travelling in

to Newcastle International Airport or Durham Train and Bus Stations, should make their own

arrangements to travel to accommodation. Document G provides information about travelling to

Durham.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autumn/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autumn/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autumn/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autumn/http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/prospectivestudents/beforearriving/induction/durham/durham_autumn/


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TRAVELLINGTODURHAM

(Please seehttp://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/todurham/ for more information)

By Road

Durham city centre is only two miles from the A1(M). Leave the motorway at Junction 62 on the A690

Durham - Sunderland road and follow signs to Durham City Centre.

Durham is 264 miles from London, 187 miles from Birmingham, 125 miles from Edinburgh and 67 miles

from York.

There are several express coach services daily from most major cities. Durham is well served by both

regional express services and the local bus network. From the city bus station - a short walk from therailway station - a bus service runs every 15 minutes past the Colleges on South Road.

By Rail

60 InterCity trains from most major centres in the country call at Durham daily including 14 trains from

London. The National Express high speed service takes under 3 hours from London King's Cross on

the main East Coast line. First Transpennine Express offers frequent links to Manchester, Sheffield and

Leeds, while Cross Country links Durham directly with Scotland, the Midlands, and the South West.

Durham is just over 3 hours from Birmingham, 2 hours from Manchester, 1 hours from Edinburgh

and 45 minutes from York.

A taxi will take you from the station to any College within 5 minutes and you can walk to the city

centre in 10 minutes.

By Air

Durham is 30 minutes' drive fromNewcastle Airportand about 40 minutes fromDurham Tees Valley.

Both have regular domestic and international flights. Durham is linked to Newcastle Airport by rail and

metro. Travellers into Durham Tees Valley can take advantage of the free Sky Express bus service that

links the airport to Darlington railway station, with regular connections to Durham.

By Sea

Scheduled ferry services link the River Tyne to The Netherlands.

Public Transport In Durham

Please seehttp://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/public/for details of public transport within and around Durham,with links to several public transport providers.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/todurham/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/todurham/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/todurham/http://www.newcastleairport.com/http://www.newcastleairport.com/http://www.newcastleairport.com/http://www.teessideairport.com/http://www.teessideairport.com/http://www.teessideairport.com/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/public/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/public/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/public/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/public/http://www.teessideairport.com/http://www.newcastleairport.com/http://www.dur.ac.uk/travel/todurham/


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ACCOMMODATION AND COLLEGE MEMBERSHIP

College Membership

Durham is a collegiate university, which means that, as a full-time MSc student, you are required to be a

member of one of the colleges. Membership provides support and a sense of belonging to students

during their time in Durham, as well as providing accommodation (when available), and being an

essential component of the graduation processes. Whether or not you require accommodation from

the University, you are required to become a member of a college during your time at Durham. Each

college has particular characteristics and, as a member, you will be able to use the college facilities and

take part in various college events. Some colleges have accommodation available for postgraduate

students. However, you should NOT assume that a college will be able to automatically provide

accommodation for you. If you require college accommodation, you will need to apply directly to the

college of which you are a member.

If you DO require college accommodation, then you can only be a member of the college in which you

live.

Most MSc students have applied for membership of Ustinov College and will have received a

membership application form directly from them. This should be returned to the College, who willthen forward details of accommodation.

Accommodation

There are two types of accommodation available to you during your stay in Durham:

1. College accommodation

2. Private rented housing

College Accommodation

Applicants who apply for college single accommodation for the academic year 2010-2011 and pay the

250 booking fee by 1st July 2010 are guaranteed an offer of university accommodation. You will

receive further details about how to qualify for the guarantee when you accept your offer to study at

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Ustinov College

Ustinov College is Durhams postgraduate only college and is located close to the Business School. It

offers self-catered accommodation only.

Further information is available by telephoning +44 (0) 191 334 5470 or at the following address

http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/.

Other Colleges of the University of Durham to which you can apply for membership and

accommodation (if you chose to do so, please let us know)

Josephine Butler College College of St Hild and St Bede Collingwood CollegeGrey College Hatfield College St Johns CollegeSt Chad's College St Cuthberts Society University College

St Marys College Trevelyan College Van Mildert CollegeSt Aidans College

Please seehttp://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/ and

http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/living/accommodation/colleges/ .

Private Rented Housing

If living in College accommodation does not appeal to you there are a number of privately owned

houses in and around Durham that are available to rent. Some MSc students prefer to live in private

rented accommodation because of the freedom and privacy this allows them. Durham has a relatively

large private rented accommodation sector and you should have no problems in finding somewhere to

suit your needs and your budget. It is worth bearing in mind that properties just a few miles out of the

city are cheaper and easily accessible by car or public transport.

The following can help you in your search for your student home:

Durham Studentpad

The following weblink is for the Online Student Accommodation Service in association with Durham

University Students Union (Durham Studentpad):

http://www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk/

All properties listed on this site are accredited by the DSU Accommodation Office, and as such adhere

to its Code of Standards. You can search for available private rented accommodation and find other

like-minded students to share with, if you wish.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/living/accommodation/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/living/accommodation/colleges/http://www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk/http://www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk/http://www.durhamstudentpad.co.uk/http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/living/accommodation/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/


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Staff will gladly help you with your search and will give advice on the most suitable areas in and around

Durham. Please contact Caroline Heslop ([email protected]) or Matthew Wren

([email protected]) for further information.

Residential Property Specialist (Letting Agent)

At the Business School we have close links with a local property specialist, Cathedral Lettings, who will

be happy to assist you with your house hunting. You can register your details and your requirements

on their website and, when a suitable house becomes available, you will be contacted. The letting agent

prefers to assist you personally when you are ready to look for accommodation, as they cannot hold

properties for you unless you pay a non-refundable deposit. All properties are inspected prior to their

addition to the agents letting books, and only properties suitable for professionals are registered.

The contact details for Cathedral Lettings is as follows:

Tel: +44 (0) 191 374 1234Email: [email protected]: www.cathedrallettings.com

Please remember that letting agents charge an administration fee and that you will have to pay a

security deposit as well as the rent. However, this security deposit will be returned at the end of your

stay, so long as there is no damage. Utility bills (for example, gas, water, electricity) are not normallyincluded in the rent.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.cathedrallettings.com/http://www.cathedrallettings.com/http://www.cathedrallettings.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Estate Agents

There are a number of other estate & letting agents in Durham that deal with Student Accommodation

and you can contact these directly: Some are listed below:

County Durham Properties 0191 375 0111 www.countydurhamproperties.co.uk

Evenmore Properties 0191 340 7315 www.evenmoreproperties.co.uk

Robinsons 0191 386 2777 www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk

Bradley Hall 0191 383 9999 www.bradleyhall.co.uk

J W Wood 0191 386 9921 www.jww.co.uk

Keith Pattinson 0845 1461589 www.pattinson.co.uk

Remember, estate agents will probably charge you a fee for arranging your accommodation.

Viewing your Property

As we cannot inspect any properties for you we strongly advise that you travel to Durham before

commencement of your studies to secure accommodation.

Living Costs

Your living costs will depend on your personal circumstances, but the majority of students will need to

pay for accommodation and related costs, food and other household shopping (toiletries, washing

powder etc.), utilities, essential clothing, travel, study-related costs and leisure. You should work out

how much you will need to spend on your living costs before you start your course. Many

postgraduate students live in College accommodation and you can find information on the cost of living

in College accommodation at http://www.durham.ac.uk/colleges/postgraduate/costs/. The Durham

Students' Union Accommodation Office can provide information on the cost of private rented

accommodation in Durham City and near Queens Campus in Stockton-on-Tees. There are a lot of

websites aimed at helping undergraduate students to budget, but you might find this site more

appropriate to you as a postgraduate:

http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/guides/everyday/managing_your_money.html.
http://www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk/http://www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk/http://www.bradleyhall.co.uk/http://www.bradleyhall.co.uk/http://www.jww.co.uk/http://www.jww.co.uk/http://www.pattinson.co.uk/http://www.pattinson.co.uk/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/postgraduate/costs/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/postgraduate/costs/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/guides/everyday/managing_your_money.htmlhttp://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/guides/everyday/managing_your_money.htmlhttp://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dur.ac.uk/colleges/postgraduate/costs/http://www.pattinson.co.uk/http://www.jww.co.uk/http://www.bradleyhall.co.uk/http://www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk/


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It is very important that you have sufficient funds in place to meet your tuition fees and

living costs before you start your course. The University has a small amount of hardship

funding available to help students who started their studies with a sound financial plan

which was compromised by circumstances beyond their control, but it is unable to help

students who started their studies with insufficient funds in place to meet their tuition fees

and living costs.

Most full-time students do not have to pay council tax. However, if your partner is a UK citizen and is

eligible to work in the UK, then you may have to pay Council Tax. Further details can be found at

www.dur.ac.uk/spa/student/counciltax/.

Temporary Accommodation

You will need temporary accommodation for the time you spend house hunting, and there are a

number of Hotels, Guesthouses and College Accommodation available in Durham. You are advised to

contact Event Durham on +44 (0) 191 334 [email protected] can help you find

suitable temporary college accommodation. There are also rooms available at the Business School

which Event Durham can book for you, depending on availability.

We do not recommend that you bring your family with you when you begin to house hunt. However, ifyou have no alternative and require a family room, we suggest that renting a self-catering house may be

the best value for you, as you can usually get a weeks worth of accommodation for the same price as

two/three nights in hotels and guesthouses. Please refer to www.durhamtourism.co.uk which gives

details about accommodation available.

If you prefer to stay in a hotel, there is a Travelodge located in Gilesgate, Durham, with 48 family

rooms. These are reasonably priced at 50 - 70 per room per night. Please note, this chain of hotels

do not include breakfast or meals in this price, and eating facilities are often adjacent to, rather than in,

the hotel. To enquire about accommodation, or to book a room, contact www.travelodge.co.uk, or

phone 0871 984 6136.

We advise you to book your temporary accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/spa/student/counciltax/http://www.dur.ac.uk/spa/student/counciltax/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.durhamtourism.co.uk/http://www.durhamtourism.co.uk/http://www.travelodge.co.uk/http://www.travelodge.co.uk/http://www.travelodge.co.uk/http://www.durhamtourism.co.uk/mailto:[email protected]://www.dur.ac.uk/spa/student/counciltax/


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Useful Contacts:

Business School (Dawn Nichol) +44 (0)191 334 5439 / [email protected]

University Accommodation Office +44 (0)191 334 1777 / [email protected]

Ustinov College +44 (0)191 334 5470 / [email protected]

Event Durham +44 (0)191 334 2887 / [email protected]

Travelodge (hotel) +44 (0) 871 984 6136 / www.travelodge.co.uk

Tourist Information +44 (0)191 384 3720 / [email protected]

Although we can provide information, it is up to you to choose your accommodation and

to make your own arrangements. We cannot make your choice for you.

The best time for seeking private rented accommodation is July to early September.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.travelodge.co.uk/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.travelodge.co.uk/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TUITIONFEES&PAYMENTMETHODS

Tuition Fees

UK and EUStudents

Non EUStudents

Deposit * 500

Balance 7,500

Total 8,000

Deposit * 2,000

Balance 13,000

Total 15,000

* A non-refundable deposit is payable within six weeks of the date of your offer letter.

Tuition fees are payable as follows: one third due 5 November 2010; one third due 31 January 2011; onethird due 9 May 2011. You will be issued with an invoice after the start of the programme giving full detailsof payment methods. You may be charged a 100 administration charge for failure to pay on time.

Methods of Payment

* Deposit payments can be made via the following payment methods:

Online Payment

We strongly encourage you to pay your deposit using our online facility. Please use the following link

to make a secure payment onlinehttp://www.dur.ac.uk/deposits/ .

You should follow the instructions and once successfully submitted a confirmation email will be sent to

you. This is the most efficient and secure way to pay your deposit.

Sterling cheque or bankers draft

If you are unable to pay your deposit online, then we will accept a cheque. These should be crossed

Account Payee Only and made payable to Durham University and send to:

Admissions Team, Durham Business School, Durham University, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, DH1 3LB

Please write the applicants details, including student reference number (000xxxxxx), programme code

if known and full name of the applicant, on the back of your cheque.

Please contact Durham Universitys Finance Department for alternative payment methods:

0191 334 6934 [email protected]
http://www.dur.ac.uk/deposits/http://www.dur.ac.uk/deposits/http://www.dur.ac.uk/deposits/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.dur.ac.uk/deposits/


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PRE-SESSIONALENGLISHLANGUAGE

3 months (12 weeks) Pre-Sessional5 July 2010 to 24 September 2010Tuition Cost 31802 months (8 weeks) Pre-Sessional2 August 2010 to 24 September 2010Tuition Cost 21201 month (4 weeks) Pre-Sessional31 August 2010 to 24 September 2010Tuition Cost 1060

The pre-sessional programmes are open to all students wishing to improve their academic literacy inpreparation for a degree programme at Durham. This will normally be prospective undergraduates andpostgraduates who hold a conditional offer of a place to study at Durham. Given the focus onfoundational research and study skills, many students with unconditionaloffers also find our programmes

an excellent preparation for the academic road ahead.

Our four-weekPreparatory Academic Research Skills & English (PARSE) programme will be of particularinterest to students who have IELTS 6.5 or higher, but have little or no experience of studying at a UKuniversity. The programme prepares students for coping with a degree course at Durham by integratinglibrary-based research skills, critical approaches to reading and thesis-based academic essay writing.

Course Content

Formal, academic English style & structure

The academic thinking process & argument development Research and study skills Writing extended essays Listening to lectures & note-taking Seminar speaking skills Awareness of academic culture and conventions

For further details and an application form, go to the English Language Centre website athttp://www.dur.ac.uk/language.centre/englishlanguage/presessional/ where you will also find informationregarding accommodation during your pre-sessional programme and details of the Pre-Sessional InternationalWelcomeor e-mail pre-sessional related staff [email protected] .
http://www.dur.ac.uk/language.centre/englishlanguage/presessional/http://www.dur.ac.uk/language.centre/englishlanguage/presessional/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.dur.ac.uk/language.centre/englishlanguage/presessional/


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PRE-SESSIONAL

INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Wednesday 22 September to Tuesday 28 September 2010

The objective of this course is to give you the opportunity to either revise or update your knowledge

of those quantitative skills essential for success in your chosen degree. The course will involve three

hours of formal lectures and three hours of workshops a day. Although you may have covered most of

this material in your first degree, we would encourage you to make every effort to attend this

introductory week. The attendance at this course will also allow you to settle in Durham, meet

students and staff and be better prepared for the beginning of your formal tuition. There is no extra

tuition fee for this course.

If you require accommodation during the period of this course, you can contact the following

Centralised Sales Booking Office (Event Durham) who will be able to give you information regarding

available bed and breakfast accommodation in Durham:

Email: [email protected]

Fax: 0191 334 2892Tel: 0191 334 2887

Before you can attend the introductory course we must be in receipt of your formal acceptance of

your place on the MSc programme together with your deposit.

A syllabus and booking form for the programme is available from the MSc Programme Office

([email protected]). Booking forms must be returned by 3 September 2010.

Please note that, if your offer is conditional upon the completion of an English Language Pre-sessional

Course, this must take priority over the Mathematics and Statistics Course. However, we will be able

give you access to the material from the Mathematics and Statistics Course.
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MSC INVESTMENTCLUB

Following a generous donation from an alumnus of Durham University, DBS is pleased to launch astudent-managed fund for the MSc programme. A group of no more than ten selected MSc students will

have the opportunity to form an investment Club to decide how to increase the donation by investing

in stocks and shares. The group will elect a chair and decide on the frequency and format of meetings.

The aim of which is to increase the value of the fund in the period to September 2011. Upon leaving the

School, the Club will produce a report outlining activity and performance of the fund to pass to the

incoming MSc cohort to continue the process.

Not only is this a valuable addition for your CV, it is great opportunity to put into practice the theories

and strategies learned on your course. At the end of the year, members of the club will be awarded

certificates and a commemorative plaque will be placed in the School to honour the 2010/11 group.

The transactions will be undertaken by a member of University staff. The club will not have direct

access to the cash at any stage.

For the opportunity to be selected for membership to this club please forward your application to

[email protected]. Your application should include your CV and a short essay (no more than

500 words) answering the following question; How would you use your experience and expertise to

effectively manage the MSc Investment Club?

The closing date for applications will be Monday 4th October 2010.
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ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

There are many things you will need to do before you travel to Durham. Please read this section

carefully.

Banks

If it is possible, please open a bank account with a multi-national bank in your home country before you

travel to the UK. This will enable you to use the bank's Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in the UK as

soon as you arrive. If this is not possible, you should open your bank account as soon as possible after

you arrive in Durham. Ideally, your bank account should be with one of the banks near to the

University, eg Barclays, HSBC, NatWest or Lloyds TSB. Most banks will offer you a current account

that includes a cheque book and a cash withdrawal card.

Opening a bank account may take some time. Students from countries outside of the European Union

will need to pay careful attention to the strict UK Government regulations relating to banking

arrangements. The British Bankers' Association leaflet (www.bba.org.uk/pdf/40746.pdf) and the Financial

Services Authority leaflet (www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/pdfs/identity_check.pdf) explain more

about bank accounts for international students.

Please take the following with you when you go to open a bank account:

your passport a letter of acceptance from Durham University proof of your home and UK address

Contact details for the banks nearest to the University are as follows:

Barclays Bank PLC

26 New Elvet, Durham, Co Durham,DH1 3ALTelephone: +44 (0) 845 755 5555

HSBC Bank PLC

30 New Elvet, Durham, Co Durham,DH1 3ALTelephone: +44 (0) 845 740 4404

NatWest Bank PLCDunelm House, New Elvet, Durham,Co Durham, DH1 3ANTelephone: +44 (0) 845 609 0000

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC28 New Elvet, Durham, Co Durham,DH1 3ALTelephone: +44 (0) 845 300 0000

It is essential that you have sufficient funds to cover any expenses during the first few days in the UK,

though we would recommend that you bring no more than 400 in cash or preferably Travellers

Cheques.
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Visa Information

Please see the Universitys International Office web pages for comprehensive immigration advice:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/international.office/immigrationad/

Do I need a UK visa?

For further information on obtaining a visa or entry clearance, please go to www.ukvisas.gov.uk and

select Do I need a visa?.

The Points Based Immigration System

If you want to apply to come to the UK to study for more than six months, or are already here and

want to apply to extend your permission to stay in the UK to study, you will have to apply under the

Tier 4 student route of the points-based system.

You must pass a points-based assessment of your circumstances and score 40 points before you are

granted a student visa. You score:

30 points for a CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Studies) from a licensed sponsor; and 10 points if you can show you have enough finances to cover your course fees and monthly

living expenses for up to 12 months (known as maintenance).

CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Studies)

The Business School will provide a CAS for your application. However, you must have accepted your

offer of a place, paid your deposit and met any offer conditions before the Business School will be able

to issue you with your CAS.

Maintenance requirements

For courses of9 months or less you will need to show capacity to pay the course fees plus600 monthly for each month of the course

For courses ofmore than 9 months you will need to show capacity to pay the first year ofcourse fees plus 5,400 to cover the first year in the UK (not specified is any amount to take

account of dependants)

Students can apply for up to 3 years below undergraduate degree level and up to 4 years degree level

or above.
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Official Guidance

For full details of the UKBA guidance please see theUKBA fact sheets.

Home Office guidance and application forms change frequently, so it is essential to keep updated with

current amendments on the Home Office UKBA website below:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/

British Council Pre-Departure Briefings

In many countries, the British Council offers pre-departure briefings for students who are about totravel to the UK for study. Please contact the British Council in your home country for further details

or go tohttp://www.britishcouncil.org/eumd-pre-departure-briefings.htmand click on your country of

residence.

Registering With The Police

If the stamp or sticker in your passport instructs you to 'Register with the Police', you must do so as

soon as possible once you arrive in the UK. To register, you must contact the Foreign Nationals

Department of the Police Headquarters at Aykley Heads in Durham. Please telephone 0191 375 2234

to make an appointment.

What should I take with me?

To register, you must provide:

your passport your visa/ identity card 2 passport style photographs confirmation of your University acceptance proof of your local address 34 (cash only) registration fee

If you change your address or extend your visa, you must inform the Police
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Healthcare in the UK

Healthcare costs

International students registered on a course of more than six months and all students from the EU are

entitled to free medical care under the National Health Service (NHS). You should register with a local

medical practice as soon as possible on arriving at Durham.

You will need to pay for any medicine prescribed by the doctor. You will also need to pay for eye

examinations, spectacles if required, and dental treatment.

Seeking medical assistance

If you become ill, need medical advice or treatment, you should first contact your doctor (sometimes

known as a General Practitioner or GP), through the medical practice. The practice will give you details

of how to book an appointment. Some medical practices also arrange 'drop-in' sessions where no

appointment is necessary.

If it is not possible for you to see your doctor you can telephone NHS Direct (0845 4647) to discuss

your symptoms with NHS nursing staff and to establish if you need further medical attention.

If you require emergency medical assistance please dial 999 and ask for an ambulance. Please do notdial 999 in non-emergency situations but seek the advice of your doctor at the medical practice.

How to Register with a Doctor

Most students in Durham register with the University Health Centre which is part of the Claypath and

University Medical Group. The University Health Centre is located beside the Magistrates Court,

opposite the cricket pitch on Green Lane. You will be given an opportunity to register with the

University Medical Centre as part of your College induction programme.

The surgery is open:

During Term Time: Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 17.00 During Vacation: Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 13.00, and some afternoons dependant on demand

www.dur.ac.uk/health.centre/

Tel: (0191) 386 5081
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Local Chemists

If your doctor decides that you need medicine, you will be given a prescription, which you will need to

take to a chemist in order to get your medicine.

If you are looking for non-prescription medications such as medicine for hay-fever, colds or pain, you

can also purchase these from a chemist or local pharmacy.

A list of local chemists can be obtained from the NHS website:

www.nhs.uk/England/Pharmacies/Default.aspx

Children And Schooling

In the UK, all children between the ages of 5 and 16 must attend school. Children of international

students can enrol in any local state primary or secondary school (depending on age) provided that you

live within the schools catchment area. The Local Education Authority (LEA) produces a helpful

information leaflet and further information about local schools can be found on the Durham County

Council website (www.durham.gov.uk). If you are a Ustinov College student, please contact

[email protected] will be pleased to help you enrol your children in a local school and

answer any questions you may have about schooling.

Useful information and advice for international students is offered by the International Office at

www.dur.ac.uk/international/ and http://www.dur.ac.uk/international.office/.
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Number BuildingGrid

reference

27 Administration (University Office) E3

21 Advanced Study, Institute of D4

41 Anthropology(Dawson Building) E657 Applied Social Sciences- Sociology and Criminology F3

36 Applied Social Sciences- Sport F3

25 Applied Social Sciences- Social and Community & Youth Work E3

41 Archaeology(Dawson Building) E6

46 Assembly Rooms D3

11 Biological and Biomedical Sciences E7

7 Botanic Garden D9

43 Calman Learning Centre E6/7

26 Careers Advisory Service E4

15 Chemistry, Scarbrough Lecture Theatre E6

30 College of St Hild and St Bede G2/H2

46 Classics and Ancient History D3

6 Collingwood College D8

25 Combined Honours in Arts and Social Sciences E3

25 Community and Youth Work Studies E3

14 Computer Science E7

25 Counselling Service E3

56 Dryburn Court (Ustinov College) n/a

1 Durham Business School A7/A826 Durham Students' Union (Dunelm House) E4

43 Earth Sciences, e-Science Research Institute E7

39 Economics and Finance F3

29 Education G2

25 Elvet Riverside E3

14 Engineering E7

33 English Studies E5

35 Estates and Buildings H4

25 Faculty Office (Arts & Humanities) E3

15 Faculty Office (Science) E6

43 Faculty Office (Social Sciences & Health) E7

40 Geography, Applebey Lecture Theatre D6

51 Government and International Affairs - South End House (Politics) C8

5Government and International Affairs - Al-Qasimi Building (Middle Easternand Islamic Studies)

B7

8 Grey College and Holgate House D8

20 Hatfield College D4

37 Health Centre G4

14 Health and Safety Office E724 History D3
http://www.dur.ac.uk/iashttp://www.dur.ac.uk/iashttp://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/soccrim/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/soccrim/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/sport/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/sport/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/http://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/biological.sciences/http://www.dur.ac.uk/biological.sciences/http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden/http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden/http://www.dur.ac.uk/careers-advice/http://www.dur.ac.uk/chemistry/http://www.dur.ac.uk/chemistry/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hild-bede/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hild-bede/http://www.dur.ac.uk/classics/http://www.dur.ac.uk/classics/http://www.dur.ac.uk/collingwood/http://www.dur.ac.uk/collingwood/http://www.dur.ac.uk/combined.honourshttp://www.dur.ac.uk/combined.honourshttp://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/cayw/http://www.dur.ac.uk/computer.science/http://www.dur.ac.uk/computer.science/http://www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/http://www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dur.ac.uk/earth.sciences/http://www.dur.ac.uk/economics.finance/http://www.dur.ac.uk/economics.finance/http://www.dur.ac.uk/education/http://www.dur.ac.uk/engineering/http://www.dur.ac.uk/engineering/http://www.dur.ac.uk/english.studies/http://www.dur.ac.uk/english.studies/http://www.dur.ac.uk/estates/http://www.dur.ac.uk/estates/http://www.dur.ac.uk/arts.humanities/http://www.dur.ac.uk/arts.humanities/http://www.dur.ac.uk/science.faculty/http://www.dur.ac.uk/socialsciences.health/http://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/http://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/politics/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/imeis/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/imeis/http://www.dur.ac.uk/grey.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/health.centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/health.centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/healthandsafety/http://www.dur.ac.uk/healthandsafety/http://www.dur.ac.uk/history/http://www.dur.ac.uk/history/http://www.dur.ac.uk/history/http://www.dur.ac.uk/healthandsafety/http://www.dur.ac.uk/health.centre/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/grey.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/imeis/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/imeis/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sgia/politics/http://www.dur.ac.uk/geography/http://www.dur.ac.uk/socialsciences.health/http://www.dur.ac.uk/science.faculty/http://www.dur.ac.uk/arts.humanities/http://www.dur.ac.uk/estates/http://www.dur.ac.uk/english.studies/http://www.dur.ac.uk/engineering/http://www.dur.ac.uk/education/http://www.dur.ac.uk/economics.finance/http://www.dur.ac.uk/earth.sciences/http://www.dsu.org.uk/http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/http://www.dur.ac.uk/ustinov.college/http://www.dur.ac.uk/counselling.service/http://www.dur.ac.uk/computer.science/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/cayw/http://www.dur.ac.uk/combined.honourshttp://www.dur.ac.uk/collingwood/http://www.dur.ac.uk/classics/http://www.dur.ac.uk/hild-bede/http://www.dur.ac.uk/chemistry/http://www.dur.ac.uk/careers-advice/http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden/http://www.dur.ac.uk/biological.sciences/http://www.dur.ac.uk/archaeologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/sport/http://www.dur.ac.uk/sass/soccrim/http://www.dur.ac.uk/anthropologyhttp://www.dur.ac.uk/ias


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3 House of Sport B8

15 Information Technology Service E6

55 Josephine Butler College C10

3 Lafcadio Hearn Centre, Teikyo University B8

25 Language Centre E324 Law (undergraduate) D3

57 Law (postgraduate) F3

29 Library (Education Section) G2

13 Library (Main Section) E6

22 Library (Palace Green Section) C3

32 Maiden Castle Sports Centre I6/I7

15 Mathematical Sciences E6

25 Modern Languages E3

45 Mountjoy Research Centre E8

22 Music C3

15 Natural Sciences E6

53 Nursery G2

48 Observatory A6

18 Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology C4

3 Oriental Museum B8

34 Palatine House E5

21 Pemberton Lecture Rooms D4

28 Philosophy E3

12 Physics (Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics) D744 Psychology E7

31 Racecourse playing fields H3

49Refounders House/ Fonteyn Court/ Parsons Field House & Court /BrooksHouse

G4

15 Security Office E6

54 Services for Students with Disabilities (DUSSD) G2

50 Shoichi Hall / Etsuko Hall, Teikyo University C7

2 St Aidan's College and Lindisfarne Centre A7/A8

19 St Chad's College D4

16 St Cuthbert's Society C5

17 St John's College D5

10 St Mary's College C6/C7

21 Theology D4

9 Trevelyan College and Sir James Knott Hall C7/C8

21 Union Society D4

23 University College (Castle) D3

47 Ushaw College n/a

52 Ustinov College B10/C10

4 Van Mildert College B8/C842 Visitor Information Point E6
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