Department of Hebrew and Jewish StudiesUndergraduate Handbook

2019/20

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Contents:

1 Welcome to UCL.................................................................................................................................................3

2 Introduction to the department and parent faculty...........................................................................................3

3 Departmental staff related to the programme...................................................................................................4

4 Key dates............................................................................................................................................................5

5 Programme structure.........................................................................................................................................8

6 Advice on choosing module options and electives...........................................................................................11

7 Progression, Award and Classification..............................................................................................................12

8 Tutorials and supervision.................................................................................................................................13

9 Projects, placements and study abroad (if applicable).....................................................................................14

10 Learning resources and key facilities................................................................................................................14

11 Student representation....................................................................................................................................17

12 Student support and wellbeing........................................................................................................................19

13 Student feedback.............................................................................................................................................24

14 ChangeMakers..................................................................................................................................................25

15 Employability and Careers................................................................................................................................26

16 Global Citizenship.............................................................................................................................................26

17 Information on assessment..............................................................................................................................27

18 Extenuating Circumstances and Reasonable Adjustments...............................................................................35

19 Changes to Registration Status.........................................................................................................................38

20 Our expectations of students...........................................................................................................................39

21 Data Protection................................................................................................................................................40

22 Health, Safety and Security..............................................................................................................................41

23 After study........................................................................................................................................................41

APPENDIX A……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….41APPENDIX B………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..43

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1 Welcome to UCLProvost’s Welcome

Dear students To those of you who are returning, welcome back. To those of you who are new, congratulations for choosing UCL as your university. Whatever your degree programme, your UCL education offers fantastic opportunities to stretch your intellect, expand your experience and develop your skills. And you are in London, which was this year recognised by QS as the best city in the world for students.

We want you to learn how to think, not what to think: through our Connected Curriculum you have the opportunity to take part in research and enquiry and to create new knowledge. Your programmes are informed by the work of UCL’s world-leading researchers and are designed to develop your skills of analysis and problem-solving, preparing you for your career, wherever it takes you. At UCL, we believe the best way to solve a problem is to bring together thinking from different academic disciplines. This is reflected in the UCL Grand Challenges, our joined-up approach to the world’s most pressing problems. Most of our degrees allow you to take elective modules from other disciplines within UCL and we encourage language study, to bring new perspectives to your studies.

I warmly encourage you to shape your journey at UCL. Take our university-wide surveys and make your voice heard. Become a ChangeMaker or an Academic Representative and work in partnership with academics to make your programme of study even better. You’ll also have opportunities to learn outside your degree programme. Participate in our Global Citizenship Programme, exploring ways of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges in the two weeks of summer term following exams. Get involved with amazing volunteering opportunities (coordinated by the Volunteering Services Unit) and make a difference locally. Investigate opportunities for entrepreneurship through UCL Innovation and Enterprise. UCL is first and foremost a community of great minds. You are a valuable member of that community. I hope you will take every opportunity to shape your time here, so that your experience is the best possible. Professor Michael ArthurUCL President and Provost

2 Introduction to the department and parent faculty Introduction to the department

The department aims to research and teach all areas of Jewish Studies, from antiquity to modernity. A variety of disciplinary approaches, historical, literary and linguistic are employed towards this end.

Our degree programmes are dedicated to training future scholars of Jewish Studies as well as educating the wider community.

Our courses provide the language and methodological tools for studying the full range of Jewish Studies.

The Institute of Jewish Studies

The Institute (IJS) is attached to the Department and exists to promote research and learning in all areas of Jewish Studies. The IJS sponsors an extensive programme of public lectures and seminars. Students are urged to attend those which most closely relate to their own interests.

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The IJS also sponsors annually two major academic conferences, held between terms and during the summer. Students are invited to attend all conferences, and to assist in running them. Students interested in IJS activities should contact ijs@ucl.ac.uk. The IJS office is located in FC327, third floor, Foster Court. The IJS administrator is Ms. Sara BenIsaac. Telephone number: 020 7679 3520, www.ucl.ac.uk/ijs

Explanation of the relationship between department and facultyThe department is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, one of UCL’s 11 faculties. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a renowned centre of excellence, where research of world-leading quality feeds directly into programmes of study within its nine academic departments. A unit of great intellectual diversity, the Faculty spans the traditional academic disciplines and creativity. It has a strong ethos of collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement and is made up of some of the most highly regarded arts and humanities scholars in the UK.

The Faculty’s academic and administrative management is aligned with that of the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. The close collaboration between these areas creates a vibrant interdisciplinary culture, providing students with a vast range of opportunities to enrich their academic experience at UCL.

Most issues concerning your studies will be dealt with by your department in the first instance, but some matters, particularly those affecting your registration as a student such as a change of programme or an interruption of study may need to be referred to the Faculty Office for approval. The Faculty Tutor oversees all learning and teaching matters as well as student care issues for taught degree programmes in the Faculty. The Faculty Graduate Tutor oversees research degree programmes.

Details of key faculty staff and how to contact them

Faculty Tutor: Dr Arne Hofmann Deputy Faculty Tutor: Ashley DoolanFaculty Head of Student Casework: Claire HartillFaculty Quality Assurance and Governance Officer: TBDFaculty Student Administrator: Celia MacDougall

To contact any of the above please email ah-shs-faculty@ucl.ac.uk

3 Departmental staff related to the programmeThe Departmental Office is located in room 318, third floor, Foster Court, Malet Place (off Torrington Place).Telephone number: 020 7679 7171Email: jewish.studies@ucl.ac.ukhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/maps/foster-court

Head of Department Prof Sacha Stern FC325sacha.stern@ucl.ac.uk

Departmental TutorPersonal Tutor to First Year Undergraduates and Part-Time students

Dr Helen Beer FC324helen.beer@ucl.ac.uk

Personal Tutor to Second Year Undergraduates and Year Abroad students

Prof Mark Geller FC319m.geller@ucl.ac.uk

Personal Tutor to Finalist Undergraduates Prof Michael Berkowitz FC3264

m.berkowitz@ucl.ac.uk Personal Tutor to Affiliate students Prof Michael Berkowitz FC326

m.berkowitz@ucl.ac.uk Chair, Teaching CommitteeChair

Dr Lily Kahn – term 1

Dr Seth Anziska – term 2/3

FC329 l.kahn@ucl.ac.uk,

FC317 s.anziska@ucl.ac.ukChair, Student Staff Consultative Committee

Prof Neill Lochery FC320 n.f.lochery@ucl.ac.uk

Chair, BA Board of Examiners Dr Willem Smelik FC315w.smelik@ucl.ac.uk

Departmental Manager Mrs Vanessa Richards FC318 Jewish.studies@ucl.ac.uk

Departmental Administrator Mx Casey Johnson FC318Jewish.studies@ucl.ac.uk

FC = Foster Courthttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/maps/foster-court

4 Key dates

UCL Term Dates: 2019/20

First Term Monday 23 September 2019 – Friday 13 December 2019Second Term Monday 13 January 2020 – Friday 27 March 2020Third Term Monday 27 April 2020 – Friday 12 June 2020

For those departments that operate them, Reading Weeks are the weeks beginning Monday 04 November 2019 and Monday 17 February 2020.

Christmas College Closure Close 5.30pm Friday 20 December 2019Open 9.00am Thursday 02 January 2020

Easter College Closure Close 5.30pm Wednesday 8 April 2020 Open 9.00am Wednesday 15 April 2020

Bank Holidays Closed - Friday 08 May 2020Closed - Monday 25 May 2020Closed - Monday 31 August 2020

Further information: Term Dates 2019-20

Module Selection and Verification Deadlines

Initial module selections will need to be made by the following deadlines:

September Starters January Starters

Students select modules for the year ahead (any changes to Term 1 modules will also need to be made by this deadline)

October (Term 1, Week 3) January (Term 2, Week 2)

Departments approve selections for the year ahead

October (Term 1, Week 5) January (Term 2, Week 3)

Students verify module selections and notify the Department if they want to make any changes to their Term 2 or 3 modules.

December (Term 1, Week 11)

Not applicable

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Departments approve any changes to Term 2 or 3 modules.

December (Term 1, Week 12)

Not applicable

Exact deadlines will be published each year in the Student and Registry Services calendar and in the ‘Module Selection Task’ on Portico.

It is very important that module selections are verified by the above dates as the examination timetable will be based on the information recorded on Portico at this point.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 2: Module Selection

UCL Examination Periods 2019/20

Examination Period: TBCLate Summer Assessment Period: TBC

Please check Moodle or speak to your lecturer for coursework assessment deadlines.

Department- and faculty-level events and key dates:Jewish FestivalsIt is the policy of the Department not to hold any classes/activities on Jewish Festival days. Please note that missed classes are often made up during reading week.

30th September/1st October 2019 Rosh Hashana9th October 2019 2019 Yom Kippur14th October/15th October 2019 Sukkot21st/22nd October 2019 Shmini Atseret

Other Departmental Dates and Deadlines NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of dates.

UCL Induction WeekMonday 23 September – Friday 27 September 2019(Most HJS Induction activities will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week)

Beginning of Term Departmental Party and Prize Giving Thursday 26 September 2019 (5pm), 3rd floor Common Room

End of Term/Hanukah PartyWednesday 11th December 2019

Final Deadline for all courseworkFriday 8 May 2020

Inaugural LecturesA series of free evening lectures, delivered by recently-promoted professors across the arts, humanities and social sciences, runs from November to June. Dates for these lectures will be published on the Faculties’ web pages.

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IAS EventsThe Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) harnesses UCL’s extensive expertise across the humanities and social sciences to investigate received wisdom and to address the most urgent ethical and intellectual challenges of today. It is a research-based community, comprising colleagues and doctoral students from across UCL, as well as visiting fellows and research collaborators from the UK and around the world. Based in the Wilkins Building, the IAS runs a vast and varied range of conferences, talks and seminars throughout the year. Visit the Institute’s website to discover more about upcoming events.

Festival of CultureUCL’s Festival of Culture takes place in term three. It is an exciting, weeklong showcase and celebration of the quality, diversity, and relevance of scholarship across UCL’s Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social & Historical Sciences. Visit the Festival webpage for more information about past and upcoming events.

How UCL and the department will communicate with students

UCL will communicate with students via: UCL student email – Students should check their UCL email regularly. UCL Moodle – UCL's online learning space, used by module organisers, programme leaders,

departments and faculties to provide essential information in addition to learning resources. myUCL – A weekly term-time e-newsletter to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) at UCL,

which covers key internal announcements, events and opportunities. UCL Instagram – UCL’s official Instagram channel, featuring news, events, competitions and images

from across the UCL community. @ucl Twitter channel – Sharing highlights of life at UCL from across UCL’s diverse community.

Contact between Students and the Department

Each member of staff has a pigeonhole in FC330 (John Klier Library), in which students may leave messages. Office hours are displayed on the HJS noticeboard. Contact staff directly for an appointment outside of their office hour.

A series of bulletin boards near the Departmental Office carry notices of interest to students. Students should check these boards whenever they are in UCL.

There is a twitter account (@UCLHJS) which regularly tweets about news and events which relate to the Department.

Student pigeonholes are located in FC330, the John Klier Library (blue trays). Messages and mail are left in these pigeonholes. PLEASE CHECK YOUR PIGEONHOLE REGULARLY

It is the responsibility of students to keep both the Departmental Office and the UCL Registry informed of any change of address, telephone number or e-mail address. Amendments should be made by students on PORTICO. Students are required to obtain a UCL e-mail address at the start of term and to check it on a regular basis. They will receive all departmental and UCL communications via that email address only.

While contracts will vary, UCL’s core working hours are Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. You should not expect academic and administrative staff to be available, check e-mail, and/or to respond to non-emergency requests outside these hours. For out-of-hours welfare support, please see www.ucl.ac.uk/students/support-and-wellbeing/evening-and-weekend-support

5 Programme structure

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The structure of the programme, duration, credits, qualification(s)Undergraduate study in the Department leads to a BA Honours degree in the following subjects:

Hebrew and Jewish Studies Hebrew and Jewish Studies with Year abroad Ancient Languages Ancient Languages with Year Abroad History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies with Year Abroad Modern Languages - Hebrew or Yiddish and a European language Modern Language Plus including Hebrew or Jewish Studies

It is possible to choose either Hebrew or Yiddish as one of the languages to be studied – at a variety of levels, from Beginners to Advanced – within the Languages and Culture BA programme (UCAS Number R991). Other degrees involving elements of Hebrew/Yiddish or Jewish Studies are Modern Languages (UCAS Number R000) and Modern Language Plus (UCAS Number RY00) respectively.

All degree programmes are taught by the Department, in collaboration with other departments of UCL and the University of London where appropriate.

All degree programmes are three year or four years in length (depending if you have a year abroad).

All students of HJS are required to take some courses in Hebrew or other relevant languages and/or text-based courses in which literary or historical documents are read in their original language. The specific requirements for each degree programme will be explained below.

All the degree programmes taught in the Department are structured in such a way as to ensure that students acquire a firm grasp of the Hebrew language (or, in the case of the combined degrees, another relevant language) as well as grounding in the broad contours of Jewish history and culture. At the same time, there is opportunity for in-depth study of specific topics chosen from a large number of options covering the extraordinarily broad field of Jewish Studies.

Following are detailed outlines of the programme content for each of the BA degrees offered by the department.

BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies with Year Abroad

Year 1Compulsory modules Introduction to Biblical Hebrew or Elementary YiddishModern Hebrew for BeginnersSources, Methods, and Skills

Optional modules You will select three of the following 0.5 credit options (the selection varies each year):Introduction to Biblical and Rabbinic LiteratureIntroduction to Hebrew Literature: Medieval to ModernIntroduction to Jewish LanguagesIntroduction to Jewish Philosophy and MysticismIntroduction to Israeli Culture, Society and PoliticsIntroduction to Modern Jewish LiteratureIntroduction to the Study of JudaismSurvey of Jewish History 1: The Ancient and Medieval Near East

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Survey of Jewish History 2: From Medieval to Early Modern EuropeSurvey of Jewish History 3: The Modern World

Year 2Compulsory module Lower Intermediate Modern Hebrew

Optional modules You will select 3.0 credits from a wide range of options in the following areas: Hebrew, Yiddish and other Jewish languages; Jewish history and culture; literature and politics. Alternatively, 1.0 credit can be selected from another subject area by arrangement with the UCL relevant department or other college of the University of London, subject to approval by the programme tutor and the relevant college authorities.

Over the first two years of their degree, students pursuing a BA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies must complete two out of the three Survey of Jewish History modules.

Year 3Year abroad (for BA Hebrew and Jewish Studies with Year Abroad)Year abroad at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem following a full time programme of study.

Final YearCompulsory modules (full-time) Final-year dissertation (1.0 credit)

Optional modules You will select 3.0 credits from a wide range of options in the following areas: Hebrew, Yiddish and other Jewish languages; Jewish history and culture; literature; and politics. Alternatively, 1.0 credit can be selected from another subject area by arrangement with the UCL relevant department or other college of the University of London, subject to approval by the programme tutor and the relevant college authorities.

Students pursuing a BA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies must successfully complete a minimum of three units (four units if four year degree) of language courses, reaching the level of HEBR7302 Modern Hebrew – Lower Intermediate (HEBR7303 Modern Hebrew – Higher Intermediate if four year degree).

BA Ancient LanguagesBA Ancient Languages with Year Abroad

Year 1Compulsory modules Introduction to Biblical HebrewIntroduction to the Study of LanguageGreek or Latin at the appropriate level

Optional modules You will select 1.5 credits of optional modules, which may include a third language* and up to 1.0 credit of modules taken from other disciplines.

* Third language: Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Sumerian, Syriac or Ugaritic. (Additional languages, e.g. Hittite, Luwian, Sanskrit, etc. are available from other University of London colleges subject to approval by the programme tutor and the relevant college authorities.

Year 2Compulsory modules

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Intermediate Biblical HebrewGreek or Latin at the appropriate levelA third language at the appropriate level

Optional modules You will select 1.0 credit of optional modules, which may include a fourth language* or up to 1.0 credit of modules taken from other disciplines.

* Fourth language: Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Sumerian, Syriac or Ugaritic. (Additional languages, e.g. Hittite, Luwian, Sanskrit, etc. are available from other University of London colleges subject to approval by the programme tutor and the relevant college authorities.

Year 3Year abroad (for Ancient Languages with Year Abroad)You will spend your third year abroad studying ancient languages at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and/or at a European or North American university chosen from a range of institutions available to UCL students.

Final YearCompulsory modules Advanced Biblical Hebrew or UgariticGreek or Latin at the appropriate level

Optional modules You will select 2.0 credits of optional modules; these may include an extended essay (0.5 credits) or final-year dissertation (1.0 credit), a fourth language* or up to 1.0 credit of modules taken from other disciplines.

* Fourth language: Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Sumerian, Syriac or Ugaritic. (Additional languages, e.g. Hittite, Luwian, Sanskrit, etc. are available from other University of London colleges subject to approval by the programme tutor and the relevant college authorities.

BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies

Year 1Compulsory modules History of Eastern Europe since 1856Modern HistoriographySeminars in HistorySurvey of Jewish History 2: From Medieval to Early Modern EuropeSurvey of Jewish History 3: The Modern World

Optional modules You will select 1.0 credits from a wide range of optional modules including the following:Elementary YiddishIntroduction to Biblical HebrewIntroduction to Biblical and Rabbinic LiteratureIntroduction to Hebrew Literature: Medieval to ModernIntroduction to Israeli Culture, Society and PoliticsIntroduction to Jewish LanguagesIntroduction to Jewish Philosophy and MysticismIntroduction to Modern HebrewIntroduction to Modern Jewish LiteratureIntroduction to the Study of JudaismSurvey of Jewish History 1: The Ancient and Medieval Near East

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Year 2Compulsory modules All second year modules are optional.

Optional modules You will select 2.0 credits from a wide range of optional modules from within the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies. A further 2.0 credits will be selected from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies.

Year 3Year abroadYou will spend your third year abroad studying ancient languages at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and/or at a European or North American university chosen from a range of institutions available to UCL students.

Year 4Compulsory modules All final year modules are optional.

Optional modules You will select 2.0 credits from a wide range of optional modules in UCL Hebrew & Jewish Studies and a further 2.0 credits from SSEES. You will have the opportunity to take an optional final-year dissertation of 10,000 words to the value of 1.0 credits.

After the first year, students can choose from the many courses offered by the Department. Some of these have pre-requisites (usually language skills) but otherwise the choice is open, although students must consult their Personal Tutor on selecting their options. This is to ensure that they conform to the requirements of their particular degree track, and that their individual course choices amount together to a coherent degree programme.

6 Advice on choosing module options and electives Choosing Modules

Modules are the individual units of study which lead to the award of credit. Many programmes offer students the opportunity to choose between different modules that they are interested in. However some new students will find they do not need to make selections as all their modules are compulsory. If students need to choose modules, their department will advise them of how and when to do this, usually during departmental introductions. The deadlines for making module selections are outlined in the Key Dates section and are posted on Portico each year.

UCL Module CatalogueUCL‘s new Module Catalogue gives access to a comprehensive catalogue of all modules across the whole of UCL, published in a consistent, searchable and accessible format.

Further information: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/module-catalogue/

Affiliate students will be advised of the process for selecting modules by their home department. Modules may need to be selected before enrolment, or after the student has arrived at UCL.

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Further information:

Selecting Modules Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 2: Module Selection

Contact details for staff who can give adviceYour Personal Tutor will give you advice on module choices.

7 Progression, Award and ClassificationProgression through Programme

UCL’s Progression and Award Requirements define how many credits and modules students need to pass to progress from one year of study to the next and to be awarded a UCL qualification.

This programme uses the Honours Degree Progression and Award Requirements in the UCL Academic Manual, (Chapter 4, Section 9: Progression and Award).

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 9: Progression and Award

Modern Foreign Language RequirementsUCL is committed to Modern Foreign Language education and requires all UK Honours Degree students to enter UCL with, or have developed by graduation, a basic level of language competence. Students who fail to satisfy the requirement by the end of their programme will not be eligible for the award of an Honours Degree. Students should speak to their personal tutor or programme leader in the first instance if they have any questions about the requirement.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 9: Progression and Award

How will marks be combined to reach a classification?Students who have successfully completed the Progression and Award Requirements will be awarded a Classification. The UCL Academic Manual (Chapter 4, Section 10: Classification) defines the Classification Schemes for each qualification.

See also appendix A – Understanding your marks

Bachelors and Integrated Masters DegreesThis programme uses UCL Honours Degree Classification Scheme A in the UCL Academic Manual (Chapter 4, Section 10: Classification).

Further information:

Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 10: Classification

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8 Tutorials and supervisionWhat students can expect in terms of academic and personal tutoring

UCL is committed to providing all students with the academic guidance and personal support that they need to flourish as members of our active learning and research community. As part of the wider support infrastructure provided by a programme, every undergraduate or taught postgraduate student will be assigned a member of staff who can provide constructive academic and personal development guidance and support. Students are encouraged to be proactive in engaging with their Personal Tutor, as it is the responsibility of the student to keep in touch.

Each student in the Department is assigned a Personal Tutor. The Personal Tutors are responsible for both the academic and the general welfare of their students. Tutors are always available for consultation, either during their Office Hours or by appointment. They can be contacted through their UCL email, on such matters as course-unit selection or changes from one course-unit to another, academic difficulties, personal or financial problems - anything that may affect a student's academic progress or sense of well-being in the Department.

Students should meet with their Personal Tutor at least once in each of the two teaching terms as a group (the time and place of the meetings are to be arranged by each Tutor and his/her group of students), and on an individual basis during Induction Week at the start of the academic year. From then on, the Personal Tutor becomes the first port of call to his or her students in need of advice, help, references, and for all other matters which do not clearly fall into anyone else's area of responsibility. It is particularly important to remember that all changes affecting course-unit registration - switching from one course-unit to another, adding or dropping a course - must be discussed with and authorised by the Personal Tutors on the appropriate form.

Further information:

Personal Tutors

Finalists completing the BA in Hebrew and Jewish Studies degree write a Final Year Dissertation (FYD) under the supervision of a designated member of staff. The FYD is an independent research project which is worth 1 course-unit towards the BA degree. The FYD should be between 7,500 and 10,000 words in length. It permits students to pursue a particular question or interest in greater depth. It should provide an opportunity for demonstrating skills acquired during the degree programme. During registration, finalists should speak to the Personal Tutor to Finalists. Your Personal Tutor will suggest one or two members of staff who might be able to supervise the FYD. By 1 November 2019, students should secure the agreement of one member of staff to supervise their FYD, and complete the FYD enrolment form (obtainable from the departmental website) which should be submitted to the Departmental Office. Students must meet with their FYD supervisor at least once a term to discuss their progress. The Final Year Dissertation should be submitted by 8 May 2020. For further information on FYDs, FAQs are available to download from the departmental website and designated area in the HJS BA Coursework Submissions Moodle page. https://moodle.ucl.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=26695

Transition Mentors (first year UG only)The UCL Transition Programme supports new first-year students at UCL, helping them to settle in quickly and achieve their potential. Each first-year student is assigned a Transition Mentor for their first term. Transition mentors are later-year students within each department who work with small groups of students on a weekly basis to help them settle in to UCL and London as well as focussing on academic issues and topics specific to their degree programme. First-year students meet their Transition Mentor during the first week of term at their department’s ‘Meet your Mentor’ session.

The department’s Transition Mentor for 2019/20 is: and Ashley Hayward (final year student).

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Further information:

UCL Transition website

9 Projects, placements and study abroad (if applicable)Information about regulations concerning the year abroad

BA students on a four year programme in the Hebrew and Jewish Studies degrees will spend the 3rd year of their course at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. A Year Abroad Guide is distributed to all second-year students going on the Year Abroad.

For students starting in 2016/17 and beyond, the Year Abroad will be excluded from the degree classification calculation. Students will still need to complete 4 course units (and pass 3.5) to ensure that they fully engage with their time abroad.

Students in any of the Department’s combined studies programmes spend their third year abroad partly at the Hebrew University and partly in another country, depending on their programme of study. The Year Abroad Guide provides details on individual programmes.

If a student is unable for reasons of safety or significant discrimination to go to the country they are expected to go to for the year abroad the department will endeavour to find an alternative placement (in a different country) wherever possible. Where this does not prove possible, arrangements for transfer to an equivalent three-year programme (without a year abroad) will be made.

Further information:

Go Abroad

10 Learning resources and key facilitiesUCL Library and Learning Resources

UCL Library Services

UCL has 18 libraries and a mixture of quiet study spaces, bookable study rooms and group work areas. Each library has staff that students can ask for help. The UCL Library Services page has information for students about using the library, services available, electronic resources and training and support.

Further information:

Library information for students

UCL Information Services Division (ISD)The UCL Information Services Division (ISD), the primary provider of IT services to UCL, offers IT learning opportunities for students and staff in the form of ‘How to’ guides which provide step-by-step guidance to all of ISD’s key services, including email and calendar services, user IDs and passwords, print, copy and scanning, Wi-Fi and networks.

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There are also opportunities for Digital Skills Development through face-to-face training in areas such as data analysis, programming, desktop applications and more, along with individual support through drop-ins and via the ISD Service Desk:

Digital Skills Development

UCL also has a licence for Lynda.com (now migrated to LinkedIn (Learning) which provides thousands of high quality video-based courses from programming to presentation skills:

LinkedIn Learning

Learning on Screen (“bob”) provides students with access to a vast archive of 65 free-to-air channel programming for educational usage – you can view TV programmes and films, and listen to radio programmes. In addition, Kanopy (“thoughtful entertainment”) is available to UCL students, and offers a wide range of movies:

Learning on Screen (“bob”) Kanopy

E-learning services available to students include Moodle, Turnitin and LectureCast and allow students to access online course materials or take part in online activities such as group work, discussions and assessment. Students can re-watch some lectures using the LectureCast service and may also use interactive tools in the classroom:

E-learning services

ISD provides desktop computers and laptops for loan in a number of learning spaces:

Laptop Loans

Information on Learning and Teaching spaces as well as a map of computer workrooms is available on the ISD website. Computers at UCL run a Desktop@UCL service which provides access to hundreds of software applications to support students.

Learning and Teaching Rooms and Spaces

Map of Computer Workrooms

It is also possible to access a large range of applications remotely, from any computer, using the Desktop@UCL Anywhere service.

Students also have access to a range of free and discounted software via ISD Software for Students:

ISD Software for Students

All students are encouraged to download the UCL-Go app, available for iOS and Android devices. The app gives access to Moodle and timetabling and shows where desktop computers are available on campus.

Further information:

Library information for students

UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE)

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The UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) offers courses in 13 foreign languages and English for Academic Purposes (EAP), across a range of academic levels to support UCL students, staff and London’s wider academic and professional community. CLIE provides modern foreign languages and EAP modules for UCL students, including courses satisfying UCL’s Modern Foreign Language requirements and degree preparation courses for international students. CLIE also offers UCL summer school courses. Students can access language-learning resources online through the CLIE Self-Access Centre, including films and documentaries and books for self-study.

Further information:

CLIE website CLIE Self-Access Centre

Department/faculty library spaces/resources, IT provision/support, social spaces etc.There is more information on IT services and drop in sessions on the Information Services Division website.

Further information: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/it-essentials-for-new-students

Library Resources for HJS Students

UCL Library houses one of the most important Hebrew & Jewish Studies collections in the UK, covering all aspects of Jewish history, languages, literature and culture. The Hebrew & Jewish Studies collection is on the 2nd floor of the Main Library and you can also access electronic books, journals and databases through the library website.

Further information: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/subject-support/guides/hebrew-jewish-studies https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/getting-started

John Klier Library

In addition to the main UCL Library Hebrew and Judaica collections, the department maintains the John Klier Study – a study space and a collection of books, journals and reference works housed in Foster Court, room 330. It provides students with copies of books not held in the main UCL collection and contains many volumes on specific areas of study, and a wide range of reference books.

Books may not be borrowed from the John Klier library, but are intended for use in that space. Thank you for not removing any books.

HJS Seminar Room

The HJS Seminar Room (FC331) is located on the third floor of Foster Court. Departmental events will be scheduled in this space. Check the noticeboards for details.

Student Common Room

The departmental Common Room (FC307), located on the third floor of Foster Court, is shared with the Departments of Spanish and Latin American Studies, Italian and Dutch.

How to access Moodle and support contacts16

Moodle is UCL's online learning space. It includes a wide range of tools which can be used to support learning and teaching. Moodle is used to supplement taught modules, in some cases just by providing essential information and materials, but it can also be integrated more fully, becoming an essential component of a module. Some modules may use Moodle to provide access to readings, videos, activities, collaboration tools and assessments.

Further information:

Moodle Moodle Frequently Asked Questions Moodle Quick Start Guide

PorticoPortico is the main UCL student information system which is used by all students for:

Updating personal data such as addresses or contact numbers Completing online module registration Viewing information about programmes/modules Viewing examination timetables and results Pre-enrolment and re-enrolment Applying for programme transfer Plan and record skills development Applying for graduation ceremonies

Further information: Portico Login Portico Helpdesk

11 Student representation

Students’ Union UCLThe Union helps you to do more at UCL, experience something you’ve always dreamt of, turn a curiosity into a new passion and help you reach your potential. The Union cares about the things you care about, it’s made up of all kinds of people from all kinds of places and it’s there to fight for you when you need someone in your corner.

Students’ Union UCL is the representative body of all UCL students. It’s run by students for students and is a registered charity, independent of UCL. All UCL students at every level are automatically members of the Union (but can opt out), and the Union’s leaders are elected annually by and from all current students. The elected student leaders are called Sabbatical Officers and they represent students on various UCL committees and campaign on the issues that matter to students. Alongside the Sabbatical Officers there are more than 1500 other student representatives, who cover every part of UCL life, from your programme, research students or the UCL accommodation you live in.

Further information: Students' Union website Elections information (including how to become a representative)

Student societiesUCL students currently run over 250 different clubs and societies through UCLU, providing a wide range of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved with during their time at UCL.

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UCL Jewish Society

The UCLU Jewish Society is one of the largest Jewish societies in the UK and is open to all those interested in learning more about Judaism.

Further information: http://uclu.org/clubs-societies/jewish-society

The UCL Jewish Society is affiliated with the UK-wide Union of Jewish Students. Further information: https://www.ujs.org.uk Students’ Union Clubs and Societies Club and Society Welcome Events

Information on Academic RepresentativesAcademic RepresentativesYour Students’ Union is there to make sure you have the best possible time while you’re studying at UCL. One of the ways they do that is by working with departments and faculties to ensure that every student is represented and has a voice in the way that the university works.

Every student at UCL will have a Course Representative or a Research Student Representative who will be your eyes, ears, and voice. They’ll work closely with staff in your department to make sure that they understand what you most value, and take action to deal with things you’d like to see improve. They’ll also work with representatives in your Faculty and the Students’ Union to make things better across the whole of UCL.

These Academic Representatives are appointed during early October – if you’d like to take up the role, staff in your department can tell you how. If you take up a representative role, the Students’ Union will work closely with you to provide training, support, and advice, and you’ll be able to change the experience of everyone on your course or in your department for the better.

Even if you don’t fancy taking up a role yourself, keep an eye out for your chance to vote for which students you feel will do the best job.

Further information:

Academic Representatives Find your representative

Staff-Student Consultative Committee Every department at UCL has a Staff-Student Consultative Committee (SSCC) that meets at least three times a year. Staff Student Consultative Committees are meetings where Academic Reps and staff work together to develop solutions to students’ concerns, and prioritise areas for improvement. Some departments have a single SSCC, while others split this into different levels of study. Most commonly, departments operate both an undergraduate and postgraduate SSCC.

Other ways to give feedbackIf you do not wish to feedback through the SSCC, please contact the Departmental Tutor, Dr Helen Beer, h.beer@ucl.ac.uk or the Departmental Manager, Vanessa Richards, vanessa.richards@ucl.ac.uk

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The Students’ Union Advice Service is available to all UCL students. Trained and experienced staff are ready to support you with any difficulties that might occur during your time at UCL. The Advice Service specialises in:

Academic issues - including extenuating circumstances, plagiarism and complaints Housing - including contract checks and housemate disputes Employment - including unpaid wages and part time employment contracts Many other legal and university matters

The service is free, confidential and independent. We will not disclose anything to your department or any other university staff unless at your request. Students can make an appointment or attend a drop-in session for advice and support.

Further information: Students’ Union Advice Service

Informal and Formal Student ComplaintsStudent ComplaintsUCL aims to ensure that every student is satisfied with their experience of UCL. However we recognise that from time to time problems do arise and students may wish to express concern or dissatisfaction with aspects of UCL or the quality of services provided. Informal resolutionMany complaints can be resolved at an informal or local level without needing to submit a formal complaint. Students can speak to their Personal Tutor, Programme Leader, Departmental or Faculty Tutor, Course Representative, or Research Student Representative if they have any concerns about their programme. They can also speak to the UCL Student Mediator or the Students’ Union’s Advice Service. UCL strongly encourages this kind of resolution and does expect students to have attempted some form of informal resolution before making a formal complaint.Formal complaintsIf an issue cannot be resolved at a local level, students may feel they need to submit a formal complaint using UCL’s Student Complaints Procedure. UCL aims to ensure that all complaints are treated fairly, impartially, effectively and in a timely manner, without fear of victimisation. The Complaints Procedure applies across all Schools, Faculties, Academic Departments and Professional Service Divisions. Students’ attention should be drawn to the timescales set out in the Procedure.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 10: UCL Student Complaints Procedure UCL Student Mediator Students’ Union Advice Service

12 Student support and wellbeingUCL Student Support and Wellbeing

UCL is committed to the wellbeing and safety of its students and tries to give assistance wherever possible to ensure that studying at UCL is a fulfilling, healthy and enjoyable experience. There is a wide range of support services for student – the Students website provides more information:

Student Support and Wellbeing

Students should be aware that, while there are many services on offer, it is their responsibility to seek out support and they need to be proactive in engaging with the available services.

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The Student Centre provides front-line administrative services to UCL students and is an excellent source of information about the services provided by Student Support and Wellbeing. They can also provide advice about a range of Student Records enquiries and fulfil requests for proof of student status.

Further information:

Student Centre website

The Student Enquiries CentreThe Student Enquiries Centre (SEC), now open from 8am to 6pm - Monday to Friday, except Tuesdays (11am – 5pm) - is based on the first floor of the new Student Centre building (open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) in Gordon Square. It provides front-line administrative services to UCL students and is an excellent source of information about UCL in general and all of the services provided by Student and Registry Services (SRS). SRS is implementing an enquiry and case management system known as askUCL, to streamline processes and enable students to have the majority of their queries answered in one place, via a knowledge bank of frequently asked questions. If their question cannot be answered students are able to log and track an enquiry, thus replacing the use of multiple email addresses.

Further information: About the Student Centre Student Enquiries Centre

Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team

The Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team in Student Support and Wellbeing (SSW) provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, in which students can discuss any wellbeing, mental health and/or disability concerns that may be affecting their ability to study. This encompasses any personal or emotional challenges students may be experiencing, mental health difficulties such as anxiety or depression and long-term health conditions. The service also supports students with physical and sensory impairments, specific learning difficulties, and autistic spectrum conditions. As well as arranging for adjustments to learning environments, the team loan out specialist equipment. They provide one-to-one tutoring and support for students with specific learning difficulties and mentoring for students with mental health conditions.

Further information: Disability support

Mental health and wellbeing support Student Psychological and Counselling Services

Student Psychological and Counselling Services (SPCS) is dedicated to helping UCL students with personal, emotional and psychological concerns. The SPCS team is diverse and consists of a variety of highly trained and experienced professionals, who offer short-term CBT and psychodynamic support. There are currently two psychiatrists and ten therapists on staff with varying kinds of psychological training and expertise.

Further information: Student Psychological and Counselling Services

International Student Support The International Student Support team provide specialist support and advice for all non-UK students at UCL. They help international students settle into life in the UK and make the most of their time at UCL and in London. This includes practical guidance on healthcare, banking, transport and safety, as well as information about the International Student Orientation Programme (ISOP).

Further information: International Students

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The Study Abroad team provide administrative and welfare support to all undergraduate students undertaking a period abroad as part of their studies, working with colleagues across academic departments in order to advise and guide students from application through to their return to studies at UCL. The team coordinates a diverse portfolio of global student opportunities via different projects: Student Exchanges and Exchange Agreements, the Erasmus Scheme, Study Abroad, Global Experience (Summer Schools, internships, short-term mobility).

Further information: Go Abroad

AccommodationUCL Accommodation provides a range of housing options which includes two Halls of Residence (catered), self-catered Student Houses and Intercollegiate Halls (both catered and self-catered) shared with other colleges of the University of London. Each Hall has a designated Warden supported by a number of live-in Student Residence Advisers (SRA) to provide support for students and to foster a positive environment within the accommodation.

Further information: Wardens and Student Residence Advisers at UCL Residences

Financial supportThe UCL Student Funding Office provides a central service aimed at supporting students with money matters. We can assist with scholarship, bursary and loan queries, and help signpost students to sources of funding. We also offer a range of resources and tips on money management. The easiest way to access our information and guidance is online, but for students with more complex circumstances an appointment can be booked with one of our Student Funding Advisers.

Further information: UCL Financial Support Manage your Money

Student of ConcernThere are many sources of support for students who are having difficulties, but sometimes it is hard to know how to help a student who appears to be struggling, particularly if they seem unwilling or unable to seek the help they need. Anyone concerned about the behaviour of a student, who believes the problem may be related to health and wellbeing issues, is encouraged to complete the online UCL Student of Concern Form:

UCL Student of Concern Form

Depending on the concerns raised, Student Support and Wellbeing may respond by offering support or advice to the student or the person who submitted the form, liaise with support services or, if necessary, work with the relevant authorities to ensure the student is safe.

Further information: Student of Concern

Information about registering with a doctor and out-of-hours support services (Centrally Provided)

Registering with a DoctorStudents are strongly encouraged to register with a doctor as soon as possible after they arrive in London so that they can access healthcare quickly if they become ill or injured. When attending a university in the UK students under the age of 25 are also advised to be vaccinated against Meningitis (ACWY). The Ridgmount Practice is a National Health Service (NHS) practice providing healthcare for students living within its catchment area (i.e. near the main UCL campus). Students can also choose to register with a

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practice closer to where they live if they prefer. The Ridgmount Practice also runs a Walk-in Surgery which any UCL student can attend, even if they are not registered with the practice.

Further information: Register with a Doctor Ridgmount Practice

Out-of-hours support and information helplineUCL works in partnership with Care First to provide an out-of-hours support and information helpline. The helpline is free of charge and includes access to information specialists who are trained by Citizens Advice and to professionally-qualified and BACP-accredited counsellors who can help students with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Further information: Care First

Crisis support - immediate and urgent helpIf anyone is in immediate danger, medical support can be received by:

Attending an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department of a local hospital. University College Hospital is the nearest A&E department to UCL’s main campus (this A&E department has a dedicated mental health unit)Print URL: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/PandV/emergency/Pages/Home.aspx

Calling 999 to request an ambulance if you are unable to reach the hospital yourself

If a student is feeling distressed, urgent medical support can be obtained by:

Contacting the student’s GP surgery to request an emergency appointment If the GP surgery isn't open, the free NHS out-of-hours medical line on 111 can help students access

the right services. Calling the Samaritans on 116 123 to talk to someone at any time, day or night

Print UCL: https://www.samaritans.org/ Nightline are available overnight and can help students across London, call them on +44 (0) 207

631 0101

Further information: Crisis Support

Information on how students can access support/information related to Equality and Diversity (Centrally Provided)Equality and DiversityUCL fosters a positive cultural climate where all staff and students can flourish, where no-one will feel compelled to conceal or play down elements of their identity for fear of stigma. UCL is a place where people can be authentic and their unique perspective, experiences and skills seen as a valuable asset to the institution. The Equalities and Diversity website brings together a range of information on issues relating to race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation, and disability amongst other equalities initiatives at UCL.Departmental Equal Opportunity Liaison Officers –DEOLOs

DEOLOs provide support and assistance for students and staff about issues relating to equalities and diversity.

Please contact the Departmental Manager, Vanessa Richards, vanessa.richards@ucl.ac.uk if you have any concerns regarding Equality and Diversity.

Further information: DEOLOs

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Support for Pregnant Students Support for Student Parents Religion and Faith LGBTQ+ Students

Information about UCL’s Zero Tolerance policy on harassment and bullying (Centrally Provided)

Harassment and bullying Every student and member of staff has a right to work and study in a harmonious environment. UCL will not tolerate harassment or bullying of one member of its community by another or others and promotes an environment in which harassment and bullying are known to be unacceptable and where individuals have the confidence to raise concerns in the knowledge that they will be dealt with appropriately and fairly.

To help with this, UCL has launched Report and Support, an on-line reporting tool where students can report any issues anonymously or contact an advisor to make an informed decision about their support options.

Further information: UCL Policy on Harassment and Bullying Report and Support Student Mediator Students’ Union UCL Advice Service

Sexual misconductIt is unacceptable for any person at UCL, whether staff or student, to be subjected to any unwanted and persistent behaviour of a sexual nature. UCL is working with the Students Union to implement a two-year action plan to tackle issues of sexual harassment and make sure that staff and students have access to relevant training. Any UCL student experiencing sexual harassment may access confidential support from a range of sources including their personal tutor or any other member of staff in their department or faculty who they trust, their Hall Warden, or a Students’ Union student officer. Support is also available from the trained staff in the Students’ Union Advice Service or the UCL Student Mediator:

Students’ Union UCL Advice Service UCL Student Mediator

Further information: Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment

Support for students who have been affected by sexual violationUCL will do its utmost to support anyone who has been, or is being, affected by sexual violence. If a student would like to talk to somebody at UCL, the Student Support and Wellbeing Team can offer advice on the support available both internally and externally.

Further information: Specialist information and support

13 Student feedbackStudent Feedback

UCL’s goal is to put students’ feedback, insights and contributions at the heart of our decision-making. We value students’ feedback and work with students as partners in the process of shaping education at UCL. In

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recent years, as a direct result of student feedback, we extended library opening hours, opened new study spaces and scrapped graduation ticket fees for students.

Student surveys and how UCL uses the results, including information about the NSS, PTES and the New to UCL survey Student SurveysOne of the principal ways in which UCL gathers and responds to student feedback is via online student experience surveys such as the National Student Survey, The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, and the New to UCL survey. Whether it’s about teaching, accommodation, or facilities, surveys are a chance for students to have their say about what works and what needs improving, to help us make sure that UCL is as good as it can be for current and future students. We aim to minimize the volume of surveys students are asked to take, so undergraduates will be invited to take just one institutional survey per year, and full-time postgraduate students will be invited to take two. Each survey takes just a few minutes to complete, all responses are anonymous, and some include a generous prize draw. Every piece of feedback is read and the results of each survey are shared with staff across UCL – including President & Provost Michael Arthur.

Further information: You Shape UCL

Student Evaluation Questionnaires Departments also run Student Evaluation Questionnaires on individual modules throughout the year. This gives students the opportunity to feedback about the teaching on their specific modules, helping departments to continuously improve learning, teaching and assessment. Feedback from SEQs feeds into the Annual Student Experience Review process.

Towards the end of each term of every course, students are requested to complete an anonymous, confidential course evaluation form. These forms are reviewed by the Head of Department. The Head identifies and acts on any problems requiring action. He then prepares a report on the scheme (rates of return, good practice or any problems observed) which is submitted to the SSCC for discussion, as well as to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The forms for each course are shown to the lecturer who taught it, and he or she is invited to respond to the students’ comments in writing. This process is designed to treat student evaluations (both positive and negative) seriously. The Department acts to identify and rectify problems raised by student course evaluations.

The Annual Student Experience Review (ASER)UCL’s Annual Student Experience Review (ASER) process requires all departments to undertake an annual self-evaluation and produce a development plan for how they plan to improve in the coming year. The self-evaluation involves looking at student feedback from surveys and student evaluation questionnaires as well as other data about student performance and academic standards, such as the feedback provided by the External Examiner, which helps departments to understand what is working well and what might need improving. Student’s Academic Representatives are active participants in the evaluation process and creation of the development plan through discussions at departmental and faculty committees, giving students an important role in identifying and planning improvements within their department. Students can view the completed reports and action plans on the faculty/departmental intranet.

Further information:

Academic Manual Chapter 9, Section 2: Annual Student Experience Review (ASER)

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UCL ChangeMakers supports students and staff to work in partnership on projects that improve the learning environment at UCL. Each department in UCL is guaranteed funding of £850 for one project per year. Any student or member of staff can make a proposal, which should be submitted to the relevant department’s Staff Student Consultative Committee (SSCC). If you are a student but are not a member of your department’s SSCC, talk to one of the student representatives about your proposal and ask them to take it to the Committee on your behalf. Proposals must also be approved by the relevant Department Teaching Committee.

Further information:

UCL ChangeMakers

15 Employability and CareersUCL Careers

UCL Careers provides a wide variety of careers information, one-to-one guidance and events for UCL students and recent graduates, and assists them through the entire job hunting process, including exploring options, searching for vacancies, preparing CVs and applications, practicing for interviews, aptitude tests or assessment centres, and providing access to recruitment fairs and other employment-related events. They can also advise on exploring options for further study and funding. Services and events are available to all taught students, researchers (PhD students and postdocs) and graduates (for up to 2 years after course completion).

UCL Careers also supports employability activities within departments such as work-related learning, including internships and placements.

UCL students are helped with applications and sourcing opportunities with web resources and advice. They can book appointments via myUCLCareers and can source opportunities via myUCLCareers, UCL Talent Bank - a shortlisting service connecting students to small and medium sized organisations, and apply for opportunities within our summer internships and global internships schemes.

Further information: UCL Careers myUCLCareers UCL Careers Information on internships

Entrepreneurship at UCLUCL has a long and successful track record of supporting spin-outs and start-ups developed by its academic and student communities. Many of the student and staff entrepreneurs have won external awards and achieved substantial investment allowing their enterprises to grow and reach their full potential. UCL offers a wide range of support to students ranging from training programmes, advice on whether an idea has commercial potential, one-to-one sessions with business advisers, funding, competitions and incubator space to help them start or grow their business.

Further information:

UCL Innovation and Enterprise

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UCL Global Citizenship ProgrammeThe UCL Global Citizenship Programme is aimed at UCL undergraduates and taught postgraduates offering them the chance to put their studies in a global context, connect with students across UCL and see the world differently. The Programme runs for two weeks after summer exams have finished, providing a range of opportunities to help students boost their studies, develop hands-on skills and make an impact on the world. Participation is free and is not assessed. Places are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Further information: UCL Global Citizenship Programme

17 Information on assessmentSee also APPENDIX B.The majority of courses are assessed by a final written examination and/or essays or other types of written coursework. Most language courses have an additional element of continuous assessment (class participation, oral exams, homework, etc.). A few courses are assessed entirely on the basis of essay work.Homework for language courses MUST be handed in on a regular basis and not at the end of the year. Students must check their course Moodle pages regularly. They will provide full details about the course, including requirements and essay deadlines. Please note that all marks awarded in the course of the year are provisional until they have been confirmed at the Board of Examiners’ meeting, which takes place at the end of the academic year, in June. Marking scaleThe marks awarded to examination and course work can be interpreted broadly as follows:

70-80 Excellent60-69 Very good50-59 Good40-49 Adequate39 and under Fail

Course-unit assessment results, as well as final degree classification, are determined by the Board of Examiners at a meeting held in June. Unofficial pass/fail results are available to all students shortly after this meeting. Students are awarded a numerical mark for each examination, essay and homework. The usual marking range is 0-80, with 40 being the pass mark. At the end of the student's final year, s/he is awarded a degree ‘class’ which is determined on the basis of the student’s overall performance in the course. Degree ‘classes’ are divided into First, Upper Second (often referred to as a ‘Two One’, IIi or 2:1), Lower Second (IIii or 2:2), Third (III). A 'First' and a 'Third', which represent the top and bottom of the scale, are comparatively rare; most students fall into the category of 'Upper Second' or 'Lower Second'. Numerical percentage marks are collated and used to determine the class of degree at the very end of the course. Students may use the following chart to establish in what class range any particular mark will fall. Also included are general guidelines as to what characterises work within each degree class mark.

First ExcellentUpper Second (Iii) Very goodLower Second (IIii) GoodThird (III) Adequate

70-80 'First'This is work of the highest standard. It should be factually correct, clear and concise. It should follow all the departmental guidelines on presentation.

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The work should be analytical. It should provide a reasoned critique rather than mere summary of scholarly opinion. It should show awareness of context as well as the ability to make comparisons. Work of this class would always demonstrate the capacity for original thought. 60-69 ‘Upper Second' Good, highly competent work, but without the flare which characterises First-class work. It should demonstrate a good command of the material and the ability to approach it critically, making reasoned arguments based on the effective use of evidence. Some originality of thought is expected. The work should generally follow departmental guidelines on presentation.50-59 ‘Lower Second' Work that demonstrates broad general knowledge of the topic, and an awareness of the major critical issues that surround it. Such work will generally be less original and may follow departmental guidelines for presentation somewhat casually.40-49 ‘Third’ Work that is of undistinguished quality, demonstrating an imperfect command of the material, and, in consequence, the inability to treat it critically. Such work will generally consist of mere summaries, with very little analysis. It will usually be poorly written, often suggesting last-minute preparation and inadequate attention to departmental guidelines for presentation.39 and below Fail Work that is deficient in every respect. Work of this standard generally reflects lack of preparation and effort.

How will marks be combined to reach a classification?

3 Year Degrees

Honours Classification Scheme A The Final Weighted Mark must be calculated from the following counting marks, rounded to 2 decimal places: 3 YearYear 1: Best 90 credits, weighted at 1 Year 2: Best 90 credits, weighted at 3 Year 3: All 120 credits, weighted at 5.

4 Year Programmes with a Year Abroad

The Final Weighted Mark must be calculated from the following counting marks, rounded to 2 decimal places: 4 YearYear 1: Best 90 credits, weighted at 1 Year 2: Best 90 credits, weighted at 3 Year 3: All 120 credits, weighted at 5Year 4: All 120 credits, weighted at 5.

UCL Standard turnaround time for feedbackUCL Feedback Turnaround PolicyRegular feedback is an essential part of every student’s learning. It is UCL policy that all students receive feedback on summative assessments within one calendar month of the submission deadline. This feedback may take the form of written feedback, individual discussions, group discussions, marker’s answers, model answers or other solutions (although students should note that UCL is generally unable to return examination scripts. Students writing dissertations or research projects should also expect to receive feedback on a draft on at least one occasion.

If, for whatever reason, a department/division cannot ensure that the one calendar month deadline is met then they will tell students when the feedback will be provided - it is expected that the extra time needed

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should not exceed one week. Where feedback is not provided within the timescale, students should bring the matter to the attention of their Departmental Tutor or Head of Department.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 8: Assessment Feedback

ExaminationsStudents must ensure that they are aware of the regulations governing written examinations detailed in the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates on the Examinations and Assessment website:

Examinations Guide for Candidates

Students should pay particular attention to the regulations around examination irregularities. Students who are suspected of any form of cheating or of breaching the Examination Regulations will be investigated under UCL’s Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism procedures. Intercollegiate Exams (If applicable)UCL students taking examinations at other colleges as part of the University of London’s intercollegiate module sharing scheme should refer to the Student Policy outlined in the Academic Manual, Chapter 8 (Annexe 11: “Intercollegiate Module Sharing with other University of London Colleges – Student Policy”).

Further information: Examinations and Assessments Academic Manual Chapter 8: Academic Partnerships Framework

Coursework submissions All coursework (other than language exercises) must be presented as one electronic copy (as a PDF document via Turnitin on the course page in Moodle) by the deadline set. All coursework must be in typescript, double spaced and accompanied by end/foot notes and a bibliography. These must conform to the presentation guidelines set out in the Departmental Style Sheet. Any piece of work which does not conform to these standards may be refused or marked down.

To conform to UCL policy, the Department operates a system of anonymous marking designed to ensure unbiased assessment not only of exam scripts but also of essays. ALL ESSAYS are “blind-marked”, namely, they are identified by Student Number only, not by name. Your Student Number is the long number of the front of your UCL ID.

To submit essays (Turnitin on Moodle):

Individual student number Before you upload your work, you will need to have available your student number as we mark anonymously. You must not put your name in the document. The student number is available from your ID card (bottom left corner on the side with your picture, not on the back).

Essay title page The title page should include:

Student number Module code and title (e.g. HEBR7740 History of the Jews in Poland)Course lecturer’s nameTitle of the essay or question number

Actual number of words Submission of coursework

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Login to Moodle using your UCL username and passwordEnter the page of the course you are taking (e.g. HEBR0006)

You will see an icon for an essay submission with the usual Turnitin icon. For detailed instructions on how to submit your work via Turnitin, click on this link: https://wiki.ucl.ac.uk/display/ELearningStudentSupport/Turnitin#Turnitin-Howtosubmitworkandcollectmarksandfeedback

Every essay will be first and second marked and then the mark and feedback will be released to students on Turnitin.

Late Submission PenaltiesPlanning, time-management and the meeting of deadlines are part of the personal and professional skills expected of all graduates. For this reason, UCL expects students to submit all coursework by the published deadline date and time, after which penalties will be applied.

If a student experiences something which prevents them from meeting a deadline that is sudden, unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond their control, they should submit an Extenuating Circumstances (EC) Form. If the request is accepted, the student may be granted an extension. If the deadline has already passed, the late submission may be condoned i.e. there will be no penalty for submitting late.

EC forms should be handed in to Dr Helen Beer, Departmental Tutor or the Departmental office.

Please see late submission penalties in the link below.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 3: Module Assessment Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

Absence from AssessmentAny student who is absent from an assessment without prior permission will receive a mark of 0.00%/ Grade F unless they formally request to defer their assessment to a later date by submitting a claim for Extenuating Circumstances with appropriate supporting evidence. If Extenuating Circumstances are not approved, the mark of 0.00%/ Grade F will stand and the student will be considered to have made an attempt.

Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

In line with UCL’s obligations for students studying under a visa, Tier 4 students must also obtain authorisation for any absence from teaching or assessment activities under the Authorised Absence for Students on a Tier 4 Visa procedures.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 3: Attendance and Absence

Word CountsAssignment briefs will include clear instructions about word counts, the inclusion of footnotes, diagrams, images, tables, figures and bibliographies etc. Students are expected to adhere to the requirements for each assessment. Students exceeding these parameters may receive a reduction in marks.Generally the word count should include the main text, including all references and quotations, but not the bibliography.You must keep within the word limit prescribed for specific courses. If you do not, you will be penalized.

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For work that exceeds a specified maximum length by less than 10% the mark will be reduced by five percentage marks, but the penalised mark will not be reduced below the pass mark; marks already at or below the pass mark will not be reduced.For work that exceeds a specified maximum length by 10% or more the mark will be reduced by ten percentage marks, but the penalised mark will not be reduced below the pass mark. marks already at or below the pass mark will not be reduced.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 3: Module Assessment

Information about the consequences of failureStudents are permitted a maximum of two attempts at any given assessment. If a student fails an assessment at the first attempt they might:

Be eligible for Condonement Need to Resit or Repeat the assessment Apply for a Deferral or other support under the Extenuating Circumstances procedures

CondonementCondonement allows a student to progress from one year to the next and/ or to be awarded a qualification where they are carrying a small amount of failure, as long as their overall performance is of a good standard and the requirements of any relevant Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies are met. Students who meet the Condonement Criteria will not be reassessed.

A student’s eligibility for Condonement in any given module is determined by the programme on which they are enrolled - some modules may be ‘Non-Condonable’ i.e. students must pass them. Condonement applies to module marks falling within a certain range, and students will need to meet defined criteria to be eligible for Condonement.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 9: Progression and Award

Student Guides to Condonement Undergraduate Student Guide to Condonement

Print URL: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/exams-and-assessments/exams/late-summer-assessments/guide-undergraduate-condonement

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 11: Consequences of Failure Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

ReassessmentDepending on the amount of failure, Reassessment may take the form of either a Resit, which usually takes place in the Late Summer, or a Repeat in the following academic session. The marks for modules successfully completed at the second attempt will be capped at the Pass Mark – 40.00% for modules at UG Level/ Levels 4, 5 and 6; 50.00% for PGT modules at Masters Level/ Level 7.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 11: Consequences of Failure

Deferred Assessment

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If an assessment has been affected by Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) students may be offered a Deferral i.e. a ‘new first attempt’ or a ‘new second attempt’. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their first attempt, their module marks will not be capped. If the student successfully completes a Deferral of their second attempt (i.e. they have ECs on a Resit or Repeat), their module marks will be capped at the Pass Mark (i.e. the existing cap will not be removed).

Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

Absence from assessmentAny student who is absent from an assessment without prior permission will receive a mark of 0/ Grade F and will be considered to have made an attempt.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations

Failure of a Year AbroadWhere a student fails a Year Abroad, either owing to interruption, non-engagement or failure to achieve the pass mark, there is no opportunity for reassessment of the Year Abroad and the student must transfer to an equivalent degree where there is no Year Abroad requirement.Year Abroad StudentsStudents who are on a Year Abroad at the time of the next scheduled occasion will be re-examined during the late assessment period in the summer following their Year Abroad.Format of ReassessmentStudents will normally only be reassessed in those module components which they have failed.

Further information: Reassessment

Academic IntegrityHigh academic standards are fundamental to ensuring continued trust and confidence in UCL’s world-leading research and teaching, as well as the individuals who work and study at UCL. UCL takes Academic Integrity very seriously, and expects students to familiarise themselves with UCL’s referencing and citation requirements. A good starting point is the UCL Library Guide to References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism. Students should also ensure that they are familiar with the specific referencing requirements of their discipline, as these may vary.

Candidates for written examinations should also familiarise themselves with the requirements set out in the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates, which is published annually on the Examinations and Awards website. It is also very important that students are aware of what items they are permitted to bring into the Examination Halls, so they can ensure they do not unintentionally breach the examination rules.

UCL has a zero tolerance approach to the use of essay mills and contract cheating, as they go against every principle that UCL stands for. These types of service disadvantage honest students and devalue standards in our universities.

The vast majority of students at UCL will maintain their Academic Integrity throughout their studies, but it is important to be aware that UCL may consider breaches to your Academic Integrity as an instance of Academic Misconduct. When Academic Misconduct occurs there can potentially be penalties imposed, and it is important to note that repeated breaches will be taken very seriously and could result in the strongest penalties. For students who are unsure of what may be considered as Academic Misconduct, the procedures in Chapter 6 of the Academic Manual define all such behaviour and how this is taken forwards. UCL also has online tools available to help students identify what behaviours may be considered as Academic Misconduct.

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Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 9: Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism Procedure Library Guide to References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations Examination Guide for Candidates

Information about academic integrity and accepted referencing methods in the disciplinePlease see information in our Style Sheet guide: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/hebrew-jewish/sites/hebrew-jewish/files/1819_essay_style_sheet.pdf

Information about academic integrity (plagiarism) in the disciplineUCL students are expected to be aware of and adhere to UCL’s referencing and examination requirements as a condition of their enrolment: For examinations, the UCL Examination Guide for Candidates is published annually on the

Examinations and Awards website. All candidates for written examinations must ensure they are familiar with the requirements for conduct in examinations set out in this guide.

For coursework submissions, students must ensure that they are familiar with the UCL Library Guide to References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism which provides detailed guidance about UCL’s referencing and citation requirements. Students should also ensure that they are familiar with the specific referencing requirements of their discipline.

UCL will use plagiarism detection software to scan coursework for evidence of plagiarism against billions of sources worldwide (websites, journals etc. as well as work previously submitted to UCL and other universities). Most departments will require students to submit work electronically via these systems and ask students to declare that submissions are the work of the student alone.

Any student suspected of examination misconduct, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, falsification contract cheating, ghost writing (paying and/or instructing someone to write an assignment for you) or any other form of academic misconduct which is likely to give an unfair advantage to the candidate and/or affect the security of assessment and/ or compromise the academic integrity of UCL will be investigated under the Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism procedures. If misconduct is found, students are likely to be failed for that assignment and/ or module. Serious or repeated offences may lead to failure of the whole year, suspension or even expulsion. A breach of copyright or intellectual property laws may also lead to legal action.Students are required to keep their own research notes as a precaution against charges of plagiarism. All summaries, paraphrases, or direct citations from someone else’s work should be noted. Please refer to the Departmental Style Sheet for Essays for directions on methods of citation, and for a copy of the official UCL policy on plagiarism.Further information:

Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 9: Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism Procedure Library Guide to References, Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism Plagiarism Students can also seek advice from the Students’ Union Advice Service Students’ Union Advice

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Marking, Second-Marking and ModerationAll work that is submitted for summative assessment is marked by a UCL Internal Examiner. All UCL programmes also include rigorous second-marking and internal moderation processes to ensure that marking is consistent and fair. Second-marking can take a number of different forms depending on the type of assessment, but the overall aim is to ensure that marking is as accurate as possible. Internal moderation also helps UCL to ensure that marking is equitable across different modules, pathways, options and electives.

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External Examining at UCLExternal Examiners are senior academics or practitioners from other universities who help UCL to monitor the quality of the education we provide to our students. In particular, External Examiners scrutinise the assessment processes on each programme, helping UCL to ensure that all students have been treated fairly, that academic standards have been upheld and that the qualifications awarded are comparable with similar degrees at other UK universities.

Each External Examiner submits an on-line annual report. Faculties and departments are required to reflect on any recommendations and address any issues raised in a formal response. The report and response are discussed with Student Reps at the Staff-Student Consultative Committee, and are scrutinised by faculty, department and institution-level committees. Students can access their External Examiner’s report and departmental response via their Portico account or by contacting their Departmental Administrator in the first instance or Student and Registry Services directly at examiners@ucl.ac.uk.

18 Extenuating Circumstances and Reasonable Adjustments

Students with Disabilities and Long-term Conditions UCL will make Reasonable Adjustments to learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that students with a disability are not put at a disadvantage. UCL also provides Reasonable Adjustments for students who might not consider themselves to have a ‘disability’ but who nevertheless would benefit from additional support due to an ongoing medical or mental health condition. It is the responsibility of the student to request Reasonable Adjustments, and students are encouraged to make a request as early as possible.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 5: Reasonable Adjustments Disability support Mental health and wellbeing support

Pregnancy and Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption LeaveUCL can also make Reasonable Adjustments for students who are pregnant or who need to go on Maternity, Paternity, Parental Leave and Adoption Leave. Students do not have to apply for a Summary of Reasonable Adjustments but should instead contact UCL Student Support and Wellbeing to find out about the support available.

Support for Pregnant Students Support for Student Parents

Religious ObservanceStudents may need Reasonable Adjustments to help them observe their faith, particularly where classes or assessments might fall on important religious dates. Students do not have to apply for a Summary of Reasonable Adjustments but should instead contact the appropriate Chaplain for advice and support. Further information is also available in UCL’s Religion and Belief Policy.

Religion and Faith Religion and Belief Equality Policy for Students

Information about Examination Adjustments (Centrally Provided)

Examination Adjustments are adjustments to written examinations for students with a disability, medical or mental health condition, such as extra time, rest breaks or specialist equipment.

Students should contact the Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team who can help them to complete an application and advise them on gathering the required documentary evidence. Applications need to be received by the Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team three weeks before the examination period in question.

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After this deadline students will need to apply to defer their assessment to the next opportunity (normally the Late Summer Assessment period) if they require mitigation, under the regulations in Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances.

Further information: Exam Arrangements Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations Disability support Mental health and wellbeing support

18.1 Information about when, where and how to submit a claim for Extenuating Circumstances (Centrally Provided)

Illness and other Extenuating CircumstancesIf a student’s assessments are disrupted by events which are unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond the student’s control, such as serious illness or bereavement, they can apply for ‘Extenuating Circumstances’.

Students are responsible for letting UCL know about any event that might affect their performance in assessments (exams or assignments) at the time that it takes place. Applications need to be submitted within 1 week. Meeting this deadline is important: we can only consider late applications if ongoing circumstances mean that it was genuinely impossible for the student to submit on time.

Students should not wait for supporting evidence to become available before submitting their EC claim. If a student is unable to obtain the necessary evidence within the deadlines they should still submit their form on time and indicate that their evidence is to follow.

Applying for Extenuating Circumstances

Read the Extenuating Circumstances procedures The regulations include important information about eligibility and how to make a claim:

Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 6: Extenuating Circumstances

Check whether the circumstances are covered: We may be able to support students better through reasonable adjustments, examination adjustments or an interruption of study.

Complete an Extenuating Circumstances Form EC application form

Students should make sure that they tick the box allowing us to share their request with members of staff who are directly responsible for making a decision (don’t worry, we will keep data secure). Students should make sure that they tell us about every assessment that has been affected – we won’t assume it applies to assessments that aren’t on the form.

Get supporting evidence This needs to be from a registered doctor or other verifiable source – students should ask their doctor or evidence provider to read the guidance notes on the form carefully – we need to understand how the circumstance has affected the student’s ability to do their assessment. If students need time to get their evidence, they should submit their form on time and submit their evidence as soon as they can.

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Extenuating Circumstances Evidence

Submit the form within 1 week of the Extenuating Circumstance taking placeWe may not be able to help if a claim is late. Students need to submit their form to their home department or faculty office. The office will forward the form and evidence, confidentially, to the appropriate person.

What happens nextIf students apply for a 1 week extension, this will be considered by staff in their department, who will try to give a response as quickly as possible.

If students apply for other help, requests will be considered by either the faculty or departmental Extenuating Circumstances Panel. The Panel will usually offer one of the following, although they may suggest something else:

an extension of more than 1 week a ‘deferral’ i.e. postponing the assessment to the next scheduled occasion suspending the normal penalties for handing work in late.

Longer-term conditionsThe Extenuating Circumstances regulations are designed to cover unexpected emergencies; they are not always the best way to help students who might have a longer-term medical or mental health condition, disability or learning difficulty. Although there may be times when it is necessary for such students to use the EC regulations, students should make sure they take advantage of all the other support mechanisms provided by UCL such as:

Reasonable Adjustments: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 5: Reasonable Adjustments

Examination Adjustments: Academic Manual Chapter 4, Section 4: Examinations

Interruption of Study: Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 5: Interruption of Study

Disability Support: Disability support

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support:

Mental health and wellbeing support

Information on fitness to study (Centrally Provided)

Support to Study Policy and Fitness to Study ProcedureStudents with physical or mental health concerns are encouraged to make contact with the available support services as early as possible so that UCL can put in place reasonable adjustments to support them throughout their studies. However, there may be occasions when a student’s physical or mental health, wellbeing or behaviour is having a detrimental effect on their ability to meet the requirements of their programme, or is impacting on the wellbeing, rights, safety and security of other students and staff. In such cases UCL may need to take action under the Fitness to Study Procedure.

Further Information: Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 2: Support to Study Policy

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Academic Manual Chapter 6: Section 3: Fitness to Study Procedure Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 4: Learning Agreements, Barring, Suspensions and

Termination of Study Disability support Mental health and wellbeing support

Key contacts in the department for assistance with any of the aboveIf you need assistance with any of the policies in this section, please contact the Departmental Tutor, Dr Helen Beer, h.beer@ucl.ac.uk or the Departmental Manager, Vanessa Richards, vanessa.richards@ucl.ac.uk

19 Changes to Registration StatusInformation on how to change, interrupt or withdraw from a programme (Centrally Provided)

Changes to RegistrationStudents wishing to make changes to their registration status should first discuss their plans with their Personal Tutor or Supervisor who can explain the options available and help students to make the right decision. Students should also ensure that they read the relevant sections of the UCL Academic Manual before making any requests to change their academic record.

Applications must be made in advance of the effective date of change.

Changing modules

If a student wishes to make changes to their individual modules they will need to do so by the deadlines in the Key Dates section. Students should contact their Department Office as soon as possible as all changes will need to be approved.

Further information: Changing your degree programme or modules Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 2: Module Selection

Changing programme

If a student wishes to transfer from one UCL degree programme to another, they must make a formal application. The usual deadline for change of degree programme during the academic session is the end of October each year (for students registering in September, with a later date for students registering in January) to be compatible with module selection deadlines, although later transfers may be possible, where the transfer does not affect module selections. Students should log in to their Portico account and complete the online application under the 'C2RS Home' menu. Students are strongly advised to discuss their plan with the departments involved before requesting a change of programme on Portico.

Further information: Changing your degree programme or modules Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 6 Programme Transfers

Interruption of studies

If a student requires a temporary break from their studies and plans to resume their programme at a future date, they must apply for a formal Interruption of Study.

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Interrupting or withdrawing from your studies Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 5: Interruption of Study

Withdrawing from a programme

If a student wishes to leave their degree programme prior to completing their final examinations they must apply for a formal withdrawal from their studies. Applications must be made in advance of the effective date of change. Students should log in to their Portico account and complete the online application under the 'C2RS Home' menu.

Further information: Interrupting or withdrawing from your studies Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 8: Withdrawing from a programme

Informing the Student Loans Company of changes to your student status

If a student makes a change to their programme or registration status during the course of the academic year, it is important that the Student Loans Company (SLC) is notified. The SLC can then re-assess and update its records. Changes could include a student withdrawing from their academic programme, an interruption in studies or transferring to a new programme. The SLC must also be notified when there is a change in mode of study or when a student has returned from an interruption.

To inform the SLC of a change in your student status, a Change of Circumstance (CoC) form must be completed online by your Faculty. See the Key Contacts section for details of who to contact in the Faculty if you require a CoC form to be submitted on your behalf or if you have any related queries.

Key contacts in the department and faculty for assistance with any of the above

If you need assistance with any of the policies in this section, please contact the Departmental Tutor, Dr Helen Beer, h.beer@ucl.ac.uk or the Departmental Manager, Vanessa Richards, vanessa.richards@ucl.ac.uk

20 Our expectations of studentsUCL enjoys a reputation as a world-class university. It was founded on the basis of equal opportunity, being the first English university to admit students irrespective of their faith and cultural background and the first to admit women. UCL expects its members to conduct themselves at all times in a manner that does not bring UCL into disrepute. Students should ensure they read and familiarise themselves with UCL’s Student Code of Conduct and other related policies and should be aware that any inappropriate behaviour may lead to actions under UCL’s Student Disciplinary Procedures.

Further information: UCL Code of Conduct for Students UCL Disciplinary Code and Procedure in Respect of Students UCL Policy on Harassment and Bullying UCL Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech Religion and Belief Equality Policy for Students

Hours of study

BA degrees within the Department are taught and examined on the Course-Unit system, and students take a total of 4 course-units (CUs) per year.

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All the courses taught in the Department are assigned the values of either one whole or a half course-unit. The teaching component of a whole course-unit normally comprises a total of two weekly hours of lectures and a one hour of a seminar; this entails work in class throughout the academic year (although elementary language course-units are usually taught in four weekly class hours). In addition, students will need to devote time to private reading, essay preparation and writing up. Consequently, their annual workload for each course-unit will be in the region of 300 hours. A half course-unit would usually entail half the workload of a whole unit.

Teaching in the department can take place Monday to Friday between 9am – 6pm except for Friday afternoons. Please check the timetable for further details.

Attendance requirements

Attendance RequirementsUCL expects students to aim for 100% attendance, and has a minimum attendance requirement of 70% of scheduled learning, teaching and assessment activities. If a student does not meet this requirement they may be barred from summative assessment.

Further information:

Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 3: Attendance and Absence Academic Manual Chapter 6, Section 4: Learning Agreements, Barring, Suspensions and

Termination of Study

Tier 4 students: Absence from teaching and learning activities In line with UCL’s obligations under UK immigration laws, students who hold a Tier 4 visa must obtain authorisation for any absence from teaching or assessment activities. UCL is required to report to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and engagement monitoring is undertaken by departments at regular points during a student’s registration. This is not only to meet the UKVI requirements, but also to identify any problems as early as possible to ensure action is taken to advise or assist the student.

Further information: Academic Manual Chapter 3, Section 3: Attendance and Absence UCL Immigration and Visas

21 Data ProtectionHow UCL uses student data

UCL uses student information for a range of purposes, including the provision of teaching and learning, managing accommodation and ensuring health and safety. Further information about how UCL uses student information can be found in the UCL General Student Privacy Notice.

Further information: UCL General Student Privacy Notice UCL Information Security Policies UCL Electronic (email) policy UCL Data Protection Policy Intellectual Property Rights: Policy for Students

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Students may send queries on data protection matters to the following University Data Protection Officer: data-protection@ucl.ac.uk

22 Health, Safety and SecurityHealth, Safety and Security at UCL

UCL’s overall objective is to provide and maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff, students, people who work with UCL and those who visit. Health and safety is an integral part of the way in which UCL’s activities are managed and conducted. The UCL Safety Services webpage includes further information about health and safety policies and useful guidance and tools for risk assessment. The UCL Security Services webpage includes information regarding security operations, emergency contacts and tips for staying safe at UCL.

Further information:

UCL Health and Safety Policy UCL A-Z Safety Guidance General Fire Safety for UCL Students UCL Security Services Staying Safe at UCL

Health and Safety information concerning the departmentDuring the year, you will be informed of any safety issues by the Departmental Safety Officer (DSO). There are a few points of which you should be aware:

Foster Court: When a fire alarm sounds, you must leave the building immediately via the nearest staircase and make your way to the Fire Assembly Point which is located opposite the Andrew Huxley Building (directions: turn right on leaving Foster Court and through the archway). Do not use the lift during a fire alarm. DO NOT CONGREGATE OUTSIDE FOSTER COURT. MOVE TO THE FIRE ASSEMBLY POINT QUICKLY BUT SAFELY. Remain there until a Fire Evacuation Marshall (FEM) permits you to return to the building.

There is a First Aid kit in the Departmental Office.

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Degree CertificatesA degree certificate will be sent to each successful student awarded a UCL degree within three months of conferral of the award.

Further information: Degree Certificates

TranscriptsFive copies of your official transcript, detailing examinations taken and results achieved, is issued automatically to all graduating students and sent to their home addresses as held on Portico within 3 months from the date the award is conferred by UCL authorities.

Affiliate studentsTranscripts for affiliate students are issued automatically upon the students’ completion of their study at UCL and are dispatched as follows:

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JYA, Exchange and Erasmus Students – transcripts are issued to the students’ home universities. Independent affiliate students – transcripts are posted to the students’ contact addresses.

UCL Student Records can produce additional transcripts for students on taught programmes as well as for affiliate students via the UCL Transcript Shop.

Further information: Transcripts

Information about the HEAR (Centrally Provided)Undergraduate students (excluding affiliates, MBBS and some IOE and MPharm students) Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) is an electronic transcript of a student’s verified academic results and approved non-academic achievements whilst at UCL. Students who commenced their studies in or after September 2011 will have a HEAR made available to them online, via our HEAR provider, Gradintel, each summer - new students will be invited to register for this facility during their first year of study and throughout their students. Students can share their HEAR, free of charge, as a secure electronic token with third parties via their registered Gradintel account.

Further information: Higher Education Achievement Report

Graduation CeremoniesFollowing successful completion of their studies, graduation ceremonies are held to celebrate students’ achievements:

Further information: Graduation Ceremonies

Information on UCL Alumni activities and key contacts (Central and Local)UCL Alumni CommunityThe UCL Alumni Community is a global network of more than 250,000 former students. Alumni can take advantage of a wide range of benefits on campus, across the UK and globally – including the Alumni Card, access to thousands of e-journals and library services, and a free UCL-branded email for life. All students and alumni can connect through the UCL Alumni Online Community, an exclusive mentoring platform with sector based and international networks, and get involved through events, reunions, and the UCL Connect professional development series.

Further information: UCL Alumni

APPENDIX A

For undergraduate student handbooks only

Understanding your marks

The UK university undergraduate marking system has historically been different from most other systems around the world. The system is also likely to differ from what you are used to from school or college.

Honours degree If you study for an undergraduate degree at UCL, you are aiming to graduate with a degree with honours. With this type of degree, the level of your academic performance on your programme is indicated by the ‘class’ of degree – or honours - you are awarded. Most universities award a class of

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degree based on the marks from the assessed work you have completed. To distinguish between students on the basis of their academic achievement, undergraduate degree awards are classified as follows:

First-Class Honours (70% and above): a first class degree, usually referred to as a ‘first’ or 1st, is the highest honours degree you can achieve 

Upper Second-Class Honours (60-69%): there are two levels of second class degree. An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels 

Lower Second-Class Honours (50-59%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree 

Third-Class Honours (40-49%): known as a ‘third’ or 3rd, this degree is the lowest honours degree achievable

Ordinary Degree: if an honours student fails to achieve a third class by a small margin, they will be awarded an ordinary degree i.e. without honours.

BA, BSc, MEng or what? When you graduate, the honours degree you are awarded depends on the disciplines you study.

For example, if you take an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, the qualification you will receive is BSc, where ‘B’ signifies ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Sc’ signifies ‘Science’.

If you take an integrated Master's degree (a four year honours degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with a fourth year at postgraduate level) the qualification you will receive is MEng, MSci or MPharm, depending on your discipline.

At UCL, at the successful completion of your UCL taught undergraduate programme, you will be awarded one of the following degrees, according to your discipline:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc)Bachelor of Education (BEd)Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Bachelor of Science (BSc)Bachelor of Science (Economics) (BSc (Econ))Master of Engineering (MEng)*Master in Science (MSci)*Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)*

*integrated Master’s degree

Assessment at UCL The way your assessments are marked is likely to be different to your previous school or college. Percentage marking is scaled differently according to your discipline - in particular the use of marks below 40 and above 70 - so it’s important to get to know the marking criteria for your programme. To understand how your performance will be assessed, look at the marking criteria for your assignment. (See the UCL Student Guide to Assessment and Feedback)

What is your assessor looking for? UCL’s Academic Manual states that to successfully complete your undergraduate degree at UCL, you will have to demonstrate:

a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study, including coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your field of study

an ability to use accurately the established techniques of analysis and enquiry within your field of study 

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a conceptual understanding that enables you to devise and sustain arguments and solve problems, using ideas and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of your field of study 

a conceptual understanding that means you can describe and comment on aspects of current research in the field of study 

an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge  an ability to manage your own learning  an ability to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources

Professional institutions will have different or additional learning outcomes.

Your UCL transcript Your UCL transcript will show the title, code, credit value and final UCL percentage mark of each module that you take at UCL, as well as your programme and programme route. UCL Student Records provides general advice about the interpretation of UCL grades on an information sheet which is included with each transcript.

Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) In addition to your grade transcript, you will receive a HEAR, which provides a single digital record of your achievement at UCL, including activities beyond the traditional transcript or degree result such as your participation in clubs and societies, voluntary activities, education enhancement, prizes etc.Find out more about HEAR on the UCL website.

Award of different classes of honours degrees See the percentage of each class of honours degree awarded across the UK, by year, and compare it to the breakdown of honours degrees awarded by UCL. Find out more.

International equivalencies/grade translation Find out how UK marking compares to other countries.

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APPENDIX B

Assessment and Feedback

A guide for Hebrew and Jewish Studies students

Assessment and feedback

You come to university to get a degree, but your primary goal is to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills for the next stage of your life. Assessment and feedback support you to do just that.

Here we answer ten frequently asked questions:1. What’s the point of assessment?2. How do I find out what is expected of me on my programme?3. In what ways might I be assessed? 4. Formative and summative assessment: what’s the difference? 5. How can I practice being assessed? 6. What is feedback for? 7. What kinds of feedback will I get?8. What do I do with the feedback I get? 9. How long does it take to get assignment feedback?10. How do I prepare for an assignment?

1. What’s the point of assessment?

Well-designed assessment actually helps you progress through your programme. It helps your learning, as well as measuring it, by focusing your attention on tasks and content that reflect the learning outcomes (see below) of the programme.

Assessment helps you measure your progress. It helps you and your teachers/tutors see what you have understood and which aspects still need some work

2. How do I find out what is expected of me on my programme?

Read your Student Handbook and Moodle for each of your modules. If it’s not clear, ask your teacher/tutor or module coordinator. Pay close attention to:

learning outcomes – your guidelines for the knowledge, understanding and skills you are expected to develop by the end of your programme

regulations – attendance requirements, penalties for late submission or exceeding word count, plagiarism, absence from assessment etc.

marking/assessment criteria – these make clear what the assessor will be looking for in your work mark/grade schemes – what format will your mark take? Will it be a grade or a percentage? Is the

marking scale limited (some works might, for example, be marked out of 80)? The Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies marks all assessments up to 80.

3. In what ways might I be assessed?

Your knowledge, understanding and skills can be tested – or assessed - in lots of different ways.

You are usually assessed through exams and assignments, individual pieces of work you are asked to do. They can be an essay, a lab report, group work, an oral presentation, a video, a set of worked problems, a

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journal article, a piece of computer code, a seminar contribution, a poster, an examination. You’ll probably experience several different types of assessment in your time at UCL.

4. What’s the difference between formative and summative assessment?

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/academic-manual/chapters/chapter-4-assessment-framework-taught-programmes/section-3-module-assessment#3.2

Formative assessment: an assignment or exam that doesn’t count towards your final mark you get constructive feedback which helps you to work out your progress

Take formative assessment seriously. It’s your chance to practice assessments, so you can find out where your knowledge and understanding is solid, where you need to do more work, and what you need to do to improve your results. Try out new approaches, take some risks, push the boundaries. The feedback on formative assessment is really valuable, so examine it carefully and if there’s anything that’s not clear, ask questions – of your peers, tutors and lecturers.

Summative assessment: an assignment or exam that counts towards your final module mark the mark and comments you get are important pieces of feedback – they tell you a lot about your

progress and helps you to focus your efforts in future assessments.

5. How can I practice being assessed?

Your programme should give you plenty of opportunities to develop your approach to assessment, for example through formative assessments, practice and guided marking.If you are given set practice exercises in class that are similar to part of the coursework or exam, take them seriously. Note the verbal feedback on the answers or solutions. If it is appropriate for your discipline, ask for a guided marking session at the beginning of your module - this is where you practice marking a range of similar assignments and discuss feedback comments with your peers and teachers. This helps you understand assessment criteria and teacher expectations.

6. What is feedback for?

Feedback tells you more about what you did well and what you can still do to improve. Feedback also helps you prepare for your next assessment task.

Your mark or grade is an important part of your feedback because it measures how far you’ve progressed. But you also need to understand how you could do even better. That’s where other feedback comes in. It helps you identify your strengths as well as those areas that need more work.

Feedback should always make you feel supported and able to identify what to do next. Remember, the feedback you’re given is about the piece of work, not about you personally.

7. What kinds of feedback will I get?

From day one on your programme, you’ll be getting feedback: it could be comments made in a lecture, discussions in a seminar or tutorial, feedback on practice exercises in class, answers to queries about coursework on a forum or in live Q&A sessions, conversations with other students on the module. Sometimes it’s not appropriate for your teacher/tutor to give individual feedback. Instead, they might give generic feedback to the group.

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There are many ways of getting feedback and you should be using all of them. Engage with your teaching, contribute to seminars or tutorials; ask questions in lectures – even if it is just to let the lecturer know that you don’t understand and you’d like them to go through it again. Ask for formative feedback early on in each module, ideally within the first 4 weeks.

Remember, your work on an assignment isn’t finished once you’ve handed it in. The final stage is feedback and how you make use of it. Your teachers must give an indication of when you can expect to receive feedback on your work.

8. How long does it take to get feedback on an assignment?

You should receive feedback within one calendar month of the submission deadline of each piece of assessed work. If the one calendar month deadline cannot be met then your module coordinator must contact you directly to let you know when the feedback will be provided. The extra time should not exceed one week.

9. What do I do with the feedback I get?

The feedback you get may be very specific, clearly signposting your route to improvement by pointing out gaps in your knowledge or problems with the way you have applied it. It may be more general, requiring a bit more reflection. Try discussing your feedback with other students on your module, or with your personal tutor.

Look at the comments you receive on your assignments and think about where and how you can improve. These comments might be made in lecturers or seminars, so write them down so you have them to refer back to.

Use your feedback to help you compare your work with other work that has been marked. Being able to decide for yourself how well you’re doing, rather than relying on feedback from staff, is a really useful skill, which you will use again and again in your future career.

If your module is set up for it, use your MyFeedback dashboard in UCL Moodle to view all your grades and feedback for any assessed work across all your Moodle courses, in one place. You can add self-reflective notes and copy and paste feedback from Turnitin into your report. The report helps you understand the variety of feedback you receive, draw comparisons between different assessments and modules, and reflect on your feedback to see how you can improve in future assessments.

If you do need more guidance, talk to your module convenor or module coordinator or personal tutor.

10. How do I prepare for an assignment?

Understand the task Look for the key words and pay attention to all the advice you’re given about the assignment – it might come from your Handbook, from Moodle or during lectures. Talk to other students: sometimes explaining what you think the assignment is about to others can really help you sort out your own ideas.

Understand the marking/assessment criteria that your work will be judged against. Your tutors must make sure you are aware of those criteria and the marking scales in advance.

Find out when and where your written exam, presentation, lab test or other assessment will take place. For exams, make sure you know how to get there, leave plenty of time, and make sure you bring along a note of your student identifier (available from Portico).

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If your assignment includes collaborative or group work, your tutors must make clear how the contribution of each individual will be assessed.

Plan your work Think about how to organise and structure your answer. Whether it’s an essay, a lab report, a presentation or a proof, the way you present the information affects how well the assessor can follow your line of thought.

Self-assess before you hand in your work. Think about the criteria for the assessment – how far do you think you have met them? Where have you done well and what not so well and how do you know?

Check you are meeting the requirements like word count, format, submission deadline, where and how to submit. There will be instructions about including footnotes, diagrams, images, tables, figures, bibliographies and so on. Before you start the piece of work, check that you know what the requirements are. Before you hand in the work, check again!

What if I need extra support?

Reasonable adjustments If you have a disability or other ongoing medical or mental health condition that might affect your assessments, ask for support from Student Disability Services (SDS). Ideally, you should notify UCL of any such condition when you enrol so that the university can put in place the support that you need. See the Student Guide to Applying for Reasonable Adjustments.

Extenuating circumstances You must notify UCL of any circumstances which are sudden, unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond your control that could affect your assessments, such as a serious illness or the death of a close relative. UCL will make sure that alternative arrangements are put in place for you in these cases, such as an extension or deferral of assessment to a later date. See your Student Handbook and the Student Guide to Applying for Extenuating Circumstances

Further resources: UCL Academic Manual: Assessment Framework for Taught ProgrammeExams and assessments Personal TutoringStudent Support and Wellbeing

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