Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I renew my Visa?
- How do I get a student card?
- Why do I need a student card?
- How do I get a replacement card?
- How do I enrol?
- What do I do if I am not happy with the course?
- How do I change courses?
- How do I withdraw?
- As a research student, how do I apply for an extension to my registration
- As a research student, how do I apply for a suspension of my registration
- Where can I find further details concerning the submission of my MPhil or PhD?
- As a University staff member wishing to study part-time for an MPhil/PhD, how do I get started and what do I need to do?
See the international office site at:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/visas.php
You need to have completed an enrolment form, arranged to pay your fees and provided ID (passport or birth certificate) in order to receive a student card.
The student card gives you access to University buildings, it is used to register your attendance at lectures/ seminars, it provides proof that you are a student.
How do I get a replacement card?
Go to the Hub
If you have lost your card you will have to pay £10.00 for a replacement (this is the cost after the 1 August 2010).
If your card is not working or damaged through wear and tear we will replace your card free of charge if you can hand in the damaged card.
If your card has been stolen we will provide a free replacement on production of a crime reference number
See the Hub Enrolment pages by clicking here.
What do I do if I am not happy with the course?
Contact your department/ tutor in the first instance and discuss with them what you are not happy about.
First discuss with your present department why you want to change; they will need to know as they will have to release you from a course. If the course change is within your own department they may make the change for you. If it is a change to another department then you will also have to speak to the admissions tutor for the course you want to move to. If you are accepted on the new course your old department will have to release you and you will have to inform the Student Loan Company (if in receipt of a tuition fee loan) or your sponsor (if some one else pays your fees for you).
Once your course transfer is agreed, if required, we will also write to your funding body finalising your transfer.
First discuss with your present department why you want to leave they may be able to help. You need to put any withdrawal in writing to your departmental administrator or The Hub. If you are worried about any financial consequences (outstanding payments to the University) then come into The Hub to discuss your withdrawal, or ring on 01274 235050.
You will have to inform the Student loan company (if in receipt of a tuition fee loan) or your sponsor (if someone else pays your fees for you).
Once your withdrawal is agreed, if required, we will also write to your funding body finalising your withdrawal.
As a research student, how do I apply for an extension to my registration?
To apply for an extension to your registration you will need to complete a thesis planner stipulating the date you wish to extend your registration until, why the extension is required and how you intend to use this extra time. This needs to be sent to SAS (Research), accompanied by a statement in support of your extension from your supervisor. You need to apply for an extension of studies before the expiry of your registration.
The following link provides more details about the process and an example of a thesis planner:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/hub/ResearchStudents/extension/
As a research student, how do I apply for a suspension of my registration?
To apply for an suspension of your registration you will need to send an email or letter detailing the reasons for your request for a suspension to your registration and the dates you wish to suspend from and to. This should be accompanied with a statement in support of your suspension from your supervisor. Note, you apply for a suspension in a timely manner, retrospective suspensions are not usually permitted.
More detail about this process can be found:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/hub/ResearchStudents/suspension/
Where can I find further details concerning the submission of my MPhil or PhD?
Details regarding submission for Research Degress can be found:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/hub/ResearchStudents/submission/
This area of the University's website also provides information on font size, line spacing, formatting, approval of thesis title, front cover amongst others.
As a University staff member wishing to study part-time for an MPhil/PhD, how do I get started and what do I need to do?
You will need to submit an application and enrol in the same way as all the other students, completing a University enrolment form at the Hub. When you enrol you will also need to bring in your employment contract so that we can check if you are eligible for a fee waiver. After enrolment you will need to self-register for access to IT services so that you have a student e-mail address - two email addresses may seem inconvenient but it is important to check both so that you can be informed about matters relating to your studies and so that you have student access to e:vision to re-enrol each year to keep your registration active and to keep your personal details up-to-date.
