Department of Economics. 2015/2016 Undergraduate Induction Handbook. Open up your world

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1 Department of Economics 2015/2016 Undergraduate Induction Handbook Open up your world

2 CALENDAR Semester 1 28 th September nd January 2016 September 2015 Monday 28 th WEEK 1 Autumn Term and Semester 1 begin October Monday 5 th WEEK 2 Lectures begin for 1st years Monday 12 th WEEK 3 Monday 19 th WEEK 4 Monday 26 th WEEK 5 November Monday 2 nd WEEK 6 Monday 9 th WEEK 7 Monday 16 th WEEK 8 Monday 23 rd WEEK 9 Monday 30 th WEEK 10 December Monday 7 th WEEK 11 Autumn Term ends Friday 11 th December CHRISTMAS VACATION (4 weeks) January 2016 Monday 11 th WEEK 12 Spring Term and Exams begin Monday 18 th WEEK 13 Exams end Friday 22 nd January Semester 2 25 th January th June 2016 January 2016 Monday 25 th WEEK 14 Semester 2 and teaching begins February Monday 1 st WEEK 15 Monday 8 th WEEK 16 Monday 15 th WEEK 17 Monday 22 nd WEEK 18 Monday 29 th WEEK 19 March Monday 7 th WEEK 20 Monday 14 th WEEK 21 Spring Term ends 18 th March EASTER VACATION (5 weeks) April Monday 25 th WEEK 22 Summer Term begins May Monday 2 nd WEEK 23 Monday 9 th WEEK 24 Monday 16 th WEEK 25 Exams begin Monday 16 th May Monday 23 rd WEEK 26 Monday 30 th WEEK 27 Exams end Friday 3 rd June June Friday 24 th WEEK 30 Summer Term and Semester 2 ends September* Monday 5 th Exams begin Monday 5 th September Exams end Saturday 10 th September (*For those students who are required to resit/sit previously failed exams in September) TERM DATES AT A GLANCE Autumn Term: 28 th September th December 2015 Spring Term: 11 th January th March 2016 Summer Term: 25 th April th June 2016

3 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK Table of Contents Welcome from the Head of Department Introduction Induction Programme An Induction for BA & BSc Degrees Registration (for new students) The Induction Programme Fresher s Fair and Student Societies Any Further Questions The Induction Timetable Induction Outline 2015 (for all Year 1, Erasmus, and Year 2 Direct Entry Students) Computing/ Groups Key Contacts... 9

4 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK Welcome from the Head of Department Welcome to the Department of Economics at the University of Leicester. You have joined one of the largest and most successful economics departments in the UK. The Department prides itself on a reputation for teaching and research excellence that few other economics departments can match. You will be taught by leading experts who have both an excellent academic reputation and real world experience. Our faculty is internationally renowned and its members have acted as advisers and consultants to many international and national organisations, including the European Central Bank, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the Central Bank of Poland, the Central Bank of Greece, the European Competition Commission, and a number of UK Government departments. The close relationship between research and teaching is one of the great advantages of studying within the Department. We offer ten specialist degrees in economics as well as joint degrees with Mathematics, Politics, and Management. We also have a thriving postgraduate programme, including one of the largest Ph.D. programmes in the UK. Our Department has a very large group of students, including many from overseas. I am sure you will be making many friends here and I hope you enjoy your time with us. With so much choice, we think that this induction booklet, as well as the online student handbook available on the Departmental website, will be useful in helping and guiding you through the study arrangements, opportunities and facilities available both in the Department and the University. I am certain that your experience in the Department of Economics will be productive, memorable, and successful. My colleagues and I are always available to assist you if you have any further queries, or any suggestions that may make your experience even more enjoyable. I look forward to meeting you all over the coming year. Christopher C Wallace William Tyler Professor of Economics Head of Department

5 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK 1. Introduction This booklet has been written to provide our incoming students with all of the information we feel they will require in the first week of term. It includes information about your induction programme, a welcome from the Head of Department and some key contacts. For more information about your degree programme please log on to Blackboard ( for teaching materials. You can also visit the Student Information Centre on the Department s website for more details, including an electronic version of the full student handbook Further information will be provided to you at appropriate times during your studies here. In the meantime we would be pleased to receive your suggestions for topics which should be included in this handbook in future.

6 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK 2. Induction Programme 2.1 An Induction for BA & BSc Degrees During the first week of semester one there are no lectures or classes in economics for first-years. Students enrolled on the ten single-subject undergraduate degrees participate in an induction programme which includes events taking place across the week beginning the 28 th September. The induction programme introduces students to staff, tutors and the working methods of the Department. Issues relating to study skills, learning and teaching (including computer-based learning) are addressed in a variety of ways. Additionally, talks are given by the Head of Department Professor Chris Wallace, as well as representatives of the Economics Society, the David Wilson Library, and the University s Career Development Service. All students are expected to attend these sessions. The Induction Programme timetable can be found in section 2.6 of this handbook. It is also available on the web at Registration (for new students) The University s Registry will already have sent instructions to you about how to register but we hope to reiterate the most important elements here. Step 1: Online Registration You need to register for your degree programme online at Instructions on how to complete the process can be found at including further information and contact details should you need any help or advice. As a student of the University you will be provided with a computer account that gives you an e mail address and grants you access to a wide range of electronic resources and computing facilities. Access to these services is available both on and off campus for the duration of your studies. Upon completion of the registration process, your computer account will be created, and you should receive an confirming your registration (usually within 24 hours). Confirmation by text message is also possible if you provide a mobile phone number. Please ensure you remember your username and password. Step 2: Visa Checkpoint This is applicable to INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY (i.e. those students who pay the international fee level). Once you have completed online registration, you must report to the University s Visa Checkpoint in the Charles Wilson Sports Hall before proceeding to Departmental induction. The Registry should already have provided you with an appointment at which you will be able to complete the Checkpoint. Further information can be found at The Induction Programme Monday 28 th and Tuesday 29 th September 2015 PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COMPLETE ONLINE REGISTRATION BEFORE YOU CAN ATTEND THE INDUCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT All new undergraduate students should report to the Lecture Theatre in the Astley Clarke Building (at the end of the ground floor corridor) at the time listed on the induction timetable in section 2.6 of this handbook. Please note that you will not be able to participate in the induction programme with the Department outside of the times advertised. A map of the campus can be found at

7 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK Please ensure you have completed the online registration process before arriving. If you do not, you will not be able to participate in the induction programme. To speed up your induction, you can bring with you a copy of the confirmation or text message that was sent to you by the University upon completion of online registration. However, please do not worry if you do not have this with you as we will still be able to verify your registration status using other means. Wednesday 30 th September Friday 2 nd October 2015 The rest of the induction programme provides you with a chance to meet your personal tutor, a welcome talk from the Head of Department, as well an introduction to the David Wilson Library, the Economics Society, our Peer Mentoring Scheme, and the University s Career Development Service. You will learn more about your degree programme, the help and support available and the general facilities on offer at the University. Training will also be provided in study/research techniques and computing skills. A copy of the induction timetable is in section 2.6 of this handbook. It is also available online at as well as being posted on the Departmental notice boards. 2.4 Fresher s Fair and Student Societies Fresher s Fair The University of Leicester Students' Union organises a weeklong activity during the first week of term to welcome you and to offer you the opportunity to join societies and associations. With over 200 groups and societies in the union, there is something for virtually every student! Further information is available from the Students Union, Percy Gee Building, or can be found at Economics Student Societies Economics Society, Enactus Leicester There are a number of thriving student societies affiliated with the Department that are here to help you make the most of your time at Leicester whether academically, socially or vocationally. Information on the Economics Society, Enactus, and others will be available from the Fresher s Fair in the Percy Gee Building. You will have the opportunity to join the Societies during the Fair. 2.5 Any Further Questions If you are unsure about any aspect of the above information please feel free to contact a member of the Department s Reception between 09:00-17:00 or by ing economics@le.ac.uk. Further details regarding registration can be found at The Induction Timetable A brief summary of the induction programme and details of computing and studies skills groups are on the following pages. These can also be found at

8 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK Induction Timetable Induction Week 2015: Year 1, Erasmus, and Year 2 Direct Entry Students 9:00 10:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 12:00 12:00 13:00 13:00 14:00 14:00 15:00 15:00 16:00 16:00 17:00 17:00 18:00 Departmental Induction: Astley Clarke Lecture Theatre Monday 28 September Tuesday 29 September Induction Talk for with A or B 11:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with L 11:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with C 12:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with D or E 13:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with F or G 14:00 AC LT Departmental Induction: Astley Clarke Lecture Theatre Induction Talk for Induction Talk for Induction Talk for with M or N with O, P or Q with R or S 12:00 AC LT 13:00 AC LT 14:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with H or I 15:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with T, U or V 15:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with J or K 16:00 AC LT Induction Talk for with W, X, Y or Z 16:00 AC LT Wednesday 30 September Thursday 1 October Meet Your Personal Tutors to make an appointment to see them (details of your Personal Tutors can be found in front of your information packs) 10:00 13:00 Computing Induction Class Group A DW IT R1 Group F DW IT R2 Computing Induction Class Group B DW IT RI Group G DW IT R2 Group A Group F Computing Induction Class Group C DW IT RI Group H DW IT R2 Group B Group G Computing Induction Class Group D DW IT RI Group I DW IT R2 Group C Group H Computing Induction Class Group E DW IT RI Group J DW IT R2 Group D Group I Undergraduate Departmental Welcome Address 14:00 15:00 FJ SW PW Computing Induction Class Group K DW IT RI Group L DW IT R2 Group E Group J Meet Your Mentor 15:00 16:00 FJ SW PW Computing Induction Class Group M DW IT RI Group N DW IT R2 Group K Group L English Language Induction Talk 16:00-16:30 RAT LT Group M Group N Friday 2 October Library Induction For UG Students 11:00-11:30 FJ SWPW Lectures start on Wednesday 30 th September and Thursday 1 st October for year 2 direct entry students. Year 1 lectures begin on Monday 5 th October. Please check the student noticeboards outside the Economics Reception for the timetable of lectures or view your personalised timetable at Please log into for all lecture materials. KEY TO ROOMS: AC: Astley Clarke Building DW: David Wilson, Library FJ: Fielding Johnson Building RAT: Rattray Lecture Theatre

9 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK 2.7 Induction Outline 2015 (for all Year 1, Erasmus, and Year 2 Direct Entry Students) Monday 28 September 11:00 17:00 Departmental Induction (AC LT, Astley Clarke Building). Students are asked to attend the scheduled talks in order of Family Name/Surname (please refer to your registration letters). Tuesday 29 September 11:00 17:00 Departmental Induction (AC LT, Astley Clarke Building). Students are asked to attend the scheduled talks in order of Family Name/Surname (please refer to your registration letters). Wednesday 30 September 10:00 13:00 Meet Your Personal Tutor to make an appointment to see them (details of your Personal Tutor can be found on the label on the back of your welcome pack) 14:00 15:00 Welcome Address from the Head of Department (FJ SW PW, Fielding Johnson Building) 15:00 16:00 Meet Your Mentor (FJ SW PW, Fielding Johnson Building) 16:00 16:30 English language Support Talk for all students with English as a second language (RAT LT, Rattray Building) Thursday 1 October 09:00 17:00 Attend your Computing/ classes. Tick Friday 2 October Check your Induction Week Timetable for the time and location of your Computing/Study Skills class. The label on the back of your welcome pack details the group to which you have been assigned. 11:00 11:30 Attend Library Induction for Undergraduate Students (FJ SW PW, Fielding Johnson Building)

10 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK 2.8 Computing/ Groups Your group letter can be found on the label on the back of your welcome pack. Thursday 1 October 2014 Group Computing Time Room Time Room A 09:00 10:00 DW IT R1 10:00 11:00 B 10:00 11:00 DW IT R1 11:00 12:00 C 11:00 12:00 DW IT R1 12:00 13:00 D 12:00 13:00 DW IT R1 13:00 14:00 E 13:00 14:00 DW IT R1 14:00 15:00 F 09:00 10:00 DW IT R2 10:00 11:00 G 10:00 11:00 DW IT R2 11:00 12:00 H 11:00 12:00 DW IT R2 12:00 13:00 I 12:00 13:00 DW IT R2 13:00 14:00 J 13:00 14:00 DW IT R2 14:00 15:00 K 14:00 15:00 DW IT R1 15:00 16:00 L 14:00 15:00 DW IT R2 15:00 16:00 M 15:00 16:00 DW IT R1 16:00 17:00 N 15:00 16:00 DW IT R2 16:00 17:00 PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ON-LINE REGISTRATION FJ: Fielding Johnson Building DW: David Wilson Library

11 STUDENT INDUCTION HANDBOOK UNDERGRADUATE INDUCTION HANDBOOK 3. Key Contacts These contact details may be useful to you in your first few weeks of term: Department of Economics Reception Reception is on the ground floor of the Astley Clarke Building and is open from 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday during term time and 10:00-13:00 outside of term time. For general queries please economics@le.ac.uk. Year Administrators Contact your Year Administrators if you have any non-academic queries such as difficulties accessing teaching materials or queries about your timetable. First Year Students: Mrs Ladan Baker (lb29@le.ac.uk) Second and Third Year Students: Mrs Siân Sadler (sem24@le.ac.uk) Erasmus Students: Mrs Nikki Pallett (njp27@le.ac.uk) Student Support Manager: Ms Korin Grant (kg53@le.ac.uk) Computing Problems If you are having difficulties accessing your account, Blackboard or your s please contact IT Services on ithelp@le.ac.uk or Registration If you are having difficulties registering then please contact registry on registry@le.ac.uk or go to see them in person in the Student Services Zone on the ground floor of the Fielding Johnson Building. Students Union For any queries relating to the Students Union. Students Union telephone: Students Union hellosu@le.ac.uk Welfare For help with finances, student loans, accommodation and visa queries please contact Student Welfare. You can find them on the 1st floor of the Percy Gee building (Students Union). Welfare telephone: Welfare welfare@le.ac.uk Social Media Links of interest to Economics Students - You may wish to follow: Student Support Manager (Department of Economics) Korin Economics Enactus Students University of - Join LinkedIn and connect with the University of Leicester Economics Students and Alumni Group for updates on jobs and events.

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