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Transition Resources

We have developed a set of transition resources designed to boost your confidence and skills, so you can start your academic journey feeling well-prepared and supported. We鈥痵trongly recommend鈥痚xploring these materials before your course begins.

• Academic EssentialsLink opens in a new window
• Academic Enhancement ProgrammeLink opens in a new window

Summer Reading

Our optional summer reading list will introduce you to key ideas, spark your curiosity, and help you feel more prepared for your course.

The books suggested are by no means compulsory reading and you are not required to purchase them. However, if you have the time, we hope you enjoy our recommendations.

Student Handbook

Familiarise yourself with our Student Handbooks, these are essential guides to everything you need to know about your studies:

* These will be updated shortly*

• L100 Handbook
• EPAIS Handbook
• Economics & Management Handbook

Module Choices

If you're an L100 or EPAIS student, we recommend taking some time to explore your optional modules, as this will help you make a more informed decision about what you'd like to study.

You will have a lecture discussing the module registration process during Welcome Week.

Economics and Management students will not need to select optional modules in Year 1

Resources for International Students

Moving to a new country and starting university is an exciting experience, but it can also bring a lot of questions.

Read our comprehensive pre-arrival guidance, top tips on settling in and getting support when you are here, and a wide range of opportunities to help you thrive:

International Student Support - University of 海角社区

The International Orientation Course has been designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and confident before you arrive at 海角社区:

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The Academic English Enhancement Programme offers a number of short modules designed to help you succeed in your studies at 海角社区. Whether you want to improve your academic writing, participate more confidently in seminars, or understand assessment expectations, our modules support you throughout your degree. Available to UK and International students:

Click here to find out more and registerLink opens in a new window

Spring Week Internships

Many of our first year students choose to apply for Spring Weeks, which are short internship/work experience programmes. Spring Week applications open early, so if you'd like to get a head start before arriving at 海角社区, click here to learn more.

Welcome to 海角社区

Take a look at the useful guidance from 海角社区鈥檚 Central Welcome Week Team, including checklists to help you prepare before leaving for university.

Student Blogs

Find out from our current students what it's like to study at the University of 海角社区 - explore Unibuddy.

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