Winchester University College (Detailed Info)

Founded: 1840, as diocesan training college for teachers.

Location: Overlooking city of Winchester.

Awarding body: Southampton University.

Main undergraduate awards: BA, BSc, BAQTS.

Length of courses: 3 years; 3-4 years primary education.

Library & IT facilities: 200,000 volumes, 600 periodicals, 450 study places. Annual expenditure on library information provision, £61 per (FTE) student. Separate IT service, access 24 hours; network also available from halls of residence. 400 PCs with internet access (ratio workstations to students 1:10). IT support from IT centre staff, surgery on appointment basis; IT training available to all students, including for European Computer Driving Licence (free). Induction to IT facilities and library (tour, subject specific talk and internet session).

Other learning facilities: Audio, video and photographic equipment, theatre & arts centre, school resources centre.

Study abroad: Exchange opportunities open to most first degree students; linked with universities in USA and Canada.

Careers & Jobs: Talks, information, advice and individual guidance service.

Student advice & services: College nurse, welfare and disability advisers, international student adviser, counsellors, chaplain (college chapel), childcare provision, financial guidance, work experience and voluntary work opportunities, study skills co-ordination.

Amenities: Theatre, cash point, arts centre, bookshop, shop, bars and laundry in SU building and at main student village.

Sporting facilities: Sports hall, movement studies centre, netball, tennis, badminton, squash courts, dance studio, playing fields.

Accommodation: Approx 1000 places in halls of residence (accommodation guaranteed for first year students, non-EU students and those with disabilities throughout their course): catered package £93 per week, for 30 weeks; £70 self-catering (£78 ensuite) for 40 weeks. All rooms have internet connection. Residential facilities for married students and single parents.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £6900 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by college.

Term-time work: College allows term-time work for full-time students. Some work available on campus in catering, accommodation office, registry and SU. College job shop helps find work on and off campus.

Financial help: Total available £216,000, 466 students helped (average £460). Apply for help to Student Services Department.