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Provost’s Welcome to ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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A warm welcome to those of you who are new and congratulations on making ÂÒÂ×Ðã your university of choice. To those of you returning, welcome back.  Ìý
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Your ÂÒÂ×Ðã education will take you deep into your chosen field and give you its broader context in our rich multidisciplinary academic culture. It will help you develop skills and networks to prepare you for your future.  Ìý
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We want you to learn how to think, not what to think, through ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s research-based approach to education. Our students are our partners and contributors, working alongside world-leading academic staff to pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on global challenges.  Ìý
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I warmly encourage you to shape your journey at ÂÒÂ×Ðã. Take our university-wide surveys and work in partnership with academics to make your programme of study even better. ÌýEach programme also has opportunities for you to volunteer as an academic representative to work closely with your department to improve the student experience.
This is an exciting time to make your voice heard, with our recently opened campus at ÂÒÂ×Ðã East and work underway on implementing our 2022-2027 strategic plan for education. Preparations have also begun on marking ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s bicentennial in 2026 and our student partners will be involved in planning an inspiring programme of events to celebrate this landmark anniversary.
ÂÒÂ×Ðã is a community of great minds. You are a valuable member of that community. I hope you will take every opportunity to shape your time with us, so that your experience is the best possible.  Ìý
Dr Michael Spence Ìý
ÂÒÂ×Ðã President and Provost
Director's Welcome to SSEES
Welcome to the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London (SSEES).
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SSEES is one of the world's largest institutions – and the largest in the UK – for research and teaching on Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the Baltics, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
We have some 80 academics devoted to the study of the Slavonic and East European region, engaged in teaching and research in the fields of politics, sociology, economics, business, history, language, literature and culture, all underpinned by a commitment to language-based area studies.
Our aim is to provide you with stimulating, high quality, research-led modules within flexible and wide-ranging interdisciplinary degrees. Our graduates have an enviable record in securing employment in both the public and private sectors.
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SSEES is ideally located within the ÂÒÂ×Ðã campus in Bloomsbury and at the heart of our building is our world-leading library, with a dedicated staff and unrivalled collection. Our students also benefit from our rich programmes of lectures and symposia that bring together leading experts on the region from London and around the world.
You are now a member of a specialist institution with outstanding resources and expertise. You are also a member of ÂÒÂ×Ðã and will be able to enjoy the benefits of studying in a diverse, large-scale, highly rated university.
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I invite you to take full advantage of the unique opportunities which lie before you.
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Professor Richard Mole
SSEES Director
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Detailed Table of Contents:
1 Departmental Staff Related to Your Degree Programme
1.1 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Communication
1.2 Explanation of the Relationship Between Department and Faculty
1.3 Key Staff Members Within the Department and Faculty
2 Key Dates
2.1 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Term Dates: 2023/24
2.2 Module Selection and Verification Deadlines
2.3 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Examination Periods 2023/24
2.4ÌýSSEES and ÂÒÂ×Ðã events
3 Programme Structure
3.1 The Structure of the Programme, Duration, Credits, Qualification(s)
3.1.1 Programme Documentation
4 Advice on Choosing Module Options and Electives
4.1 Contact details for staff who can give advice
4.2 Deadlines for choosing modules, and how a student will know if they have secured a place
4.2.1 New UG Students
4.2.2 Continuing UG Students
4.2.3 PG Students
4.2.4 Affiliate Students
5 UG Progression and Award Requirements
5.1 Information on how a student progresses through the programme – what does a student need to complete and pass to be awarded a degree; what are the criteria for condonement (if applicable), what are the consequences of unsatisfactory progress
5.1.1ÌýSSEES Undegraduate Programmes (BA)
5.2 Progression
5.3 Progression from Year One
5.4 Progression from Year Two
5.5 Progression from Year Three (on Four Year Programmes)
5.6 Consequences of Failure
5.7 Information on Condonement
5.8 Award of an Honours Degree
5.8.1 Passing Modules
5.8.2ÌýHow will the classification of my final award be calculated?
5.9 Modern Foreign Language Requirement
6 PG Programme Documentation
6.1 Scheme of Award
6.2 Consequences of Failure
6.3 Award of Postgraduate Degree
6.4ÌýInformation on Condonement
7 Our Expectations of Students
7.1 UG Hours of Study
7.2 UG Personal Study Time
7.3 PG Contact Hours and Personal Study
7.4 Attendance Requirements and Penalties for Poor Attendance
7.5ÌýBarring & Warnings
7.6ÌýÂÒÂ×Ðã Disciplinary Policies and Expected Behaviour
7.6.1 Student Code of Conduct
8 Tutorials and Supervision
8.1 What Students Can Expect in Terms of Academic and Personal Tutoring
8.2 Pastoral Tutoring at SSEES
8.3 UG Dissertation
8.4 PG Dissertation
8.5 Transition Mentors
9 Study Abroad
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Preparing for Your Year Abroad
9.3 Year Abroad Preparation – Key Dates
9.4 Choosing Where to Go: Your Programme Guide
9.4.1 Economics & Business Programme
9.4.2 Politics & Sociology Programme
9.4.3ÌýLanguages & Culture Programme
9.4.3.1 Central, Eastern and South-East European Languages
9.4.3.2 Russian Language
9.5 Waiving the Year Abroad
9.6 Failure to complete the year abroad (once it has begun)
9.7 Workload During the Year Abroad
9.7.1 Year-abroad workload for 2018-19 – overview
9.7.2 Year-abroad workload for students on BA EBEES + YA and BA PEES + YA programmes
9.7.3 Year-abroad workload for Russian Language & Culture students studying in Russia (at HSE or through RLUS)
9.7.4ÌýYear-abroad workload for all other Language & Culture students
9.8 ÂÒÂ×Ðã assessment – how to pass the year abroad
9.9ÌýCosts, Funding and Finance
9.10ÌýSelecting Your Year-Abroad Destinations: What to Do Next
9.11ÌýWhat If I Experience Problems During My Year Abroad?
9.12ÌýKey Points of Contact
10 Information on Assessment
10.1 How will students be assessedÌý
10.2 PG forms of Assessment
10.3 What Are the Marking Criteria and Learning Outcomes?
10.4 How Will Marks Be Combined to Reach a Classification?
10.5 Feedback
10.5.1 Collection of Work
10.6 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Standard Turnaround Time for Feedback
10.7 Examinations
10.7.1 Intercollegiate Exams
10.8 Coursework Submission
10.9 Information About Penalties for Late Submissions
10.10 Information About Absence from Assessment
10.11 Information About Word Counts and Penalties
10.12 Information About the Consequences of Failure
10.13 Absence from assessment
10.14ÌýInformation About Accepted Referencing Methods on the Programme
10.15ÌýInformation About Academic integrity (Plagiarism) in the Discipline
10.16ÌýInformation About ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s Examination Irregularities and Plagiarism Procedures
10.17ÌýInformation About Research Ethics, Approvals Process, Code of Conduct, Etc. on the Programme
10.18ÌýInformation About Marking, Second-Marking and Moderation
10.19ÌýInformation About the External Examiner Process and How to Access Reports Via Portico
11 ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s Student Support Framework inc Extenuating Circumstances
11.1 Key Contacts in the Department for Assistance with Any of the Above
12 Changes to Registration Status
12.1 information on How to Change, interrupt or Withdraw from a Programme
12.1.1 Changing Modules
12.1.2 Changing Programme
12.1.3 Interruption of Studies
12.1.4 Withdrawing from a Programme
12.2 Informing the Student Loans Company of changes to your student status
12.3ÌýKey Contacts in the Department for Assistance with Any of the Above
13 Student Support and Wellbeing
13.1 Information Regarding Central Wellbeing and Support Services, Including What Services Are Offered, Locations and Contact Information
13.1.1 The Student Enquiries Centre
13.1.2 Student Advisers for First Year Undergraduates (first-year UG only)
13.1.3 Disability, Mental Health and Wellbeing team
13.1.4 Student Psychological Services
13.1.5 International Student Support and Welfare
13.1.6 Study Abroad Support
13.1.7 Accommodation
13.1.8 Financial Support
13.1.9 Students of Concern
13.2 Information About Registering with a Doctor and Out-of-Hours Support Services
13.2.1 Registering with a Doctor
13.2.2 Out-of-Hours Support and Information Helpline
13.2.3 Crisis Support - Immediate Help
13.3 Information on How Students Can Access Support/information Related to Equality and Diversity
13.4 Information About ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s Zero Tolerance Policy on Harassment and Bullying
13.4.1 Harassment and Bullying
13.4.2 Sexual Harassment
13.4.3 Support for Students Who Have Been Affected by Sexual Violence
14 Learning Resources and Key Facilities
14.1 Information on University-Wide Learning Resources and Key Contacts for Support
14.1.1 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Library Services
14.1.2 ÂÒÂ×Ðã information Services Division (ISD)
14.1.3 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Centre for Languages & international Education (CLIE)
14.2 Information on SSEES library spaces/resources, IT provision/support, social spaces etc.
14.3 How to Access Moodle and Support Contacts
14.4 Portico – What It Is, Why It Is Important and Who to Contact for Support
14.5 Online Timetable
14.6 Research Student Log (MRes only)
15 Student Representation
15.1 information on ÂÒÂ×ÐãU, How to Run for Election and How to Find a Representative
15.2 Student Societies
15.3 Information on Academic Representatives
15.4 Role of the Staff-Student Consultative Committee
15.5 Other Ways That Students Can Give Feedback
15.6 The Advice Service
15.7 Informal and formal Student Complaints
15.7.1 Informal Resolution
15.7.2 Formal Complaints
16 Student feedback and working in partnership with staff through You Shape ÂÒÂ×Ðã
16.1 The Importance of Feedback and How ÂÒÂ×Ðã Uses the Results
16.2 Student surveys and how ÂÒÂ×Ðã uses the results, including information about the NSS,) Annual Programme Evaluations and New to ÂÒÂ×Ðã survey
16.3 Module Dialogue – what is it and why it’s important
16.4 The ASER Process and How Student Representatives Are involved
16.5 The Internal Quality Review (IQR)
16.6 ÂÒÂ×Ðã ChangeMakers
16.7 Student Quality Reviewers
17 Volunteering Services
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17.1 About Volunteering Services, who they are and how a student can find out more or become involved
18 Employability and Careers
18.1 Opportunities Available, Where and How to Get Advice, Career Planning Tips
18.2 Information on ÂÒÂ×Ðã Careers
18.3ÌýEntrepreneurship at ÂÒÂ×Ðã
18.4ÌýStudent involvement in Publications (PG)
18.4.1 The Slavonic and East European Review (SEER)
18.4.2 Central Europe
18.4.3 Slovo: a Journal of Contemporary Russian, East European and Eurasian Affairs
19 Global Citizenship
19.1 What It Is, Who a Student Can Contact Or Where they Can Go to Find Out More, Or Become involved
20 Data Protection and Intellectual PropertyÌý
20.1 How ÂÒÂ×Ðã Uses Student information, for What Purposes, and the Steps Taken to Safeguard This information; Where to Find Information Security, Intellectual Property and Email Policies; information on How to Enquire or Make a Related Complaint
21 Health, Safety and Security
21.1 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Health, Safety and Security information
21.2 Health and Safety at SSEES
22 After Study
22.1 Information on Transcripts and How to Access Replacements
22.2 Graduation Ceremonies
22.3ÌýInformation About the Hear
22.4ÌýInformation on ÂÒÂ×Ðã Alumni Activities and Key Contacts.