Everybody needs a little help sometimes
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Term Dates
Induction 13th September (online) 14th September (in person)
Term 1 - 18th September 2023 – 14th December 2023
(Half Term/Reading Week 30th October 2023 – 5th November 2023
Term 2 - 8th January 2024 – 29th February 2024
Classes run between 9.00-5.30 Monday – Thursday (any change will be discussed with you in advance)
Please ensure that you attend both induction days and that you do not book any flights or trains outside term dates to avoid class disruption.
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Student Services Support
Student Services are on hand to support you with:
● Accommodation queries
● Financial queries
● Disability Support
● Wellbeing Support
● Counselling Services
● General Support
Student Services are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
E: jodow@belfastscreenacting.com
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Accommodation
If you need accommodation for your stay in Belfast, you may find the following links useful:
Popular sites include:
livstudent.com - This is a very popular site for accommodation.
Don’t get lost! We’re right here
Address: Belfast Screen Acting, Downshire House, 1-3 Downshire Place, Belfast BT2 7JU
Nearest Rail Station: Great Victoria Street – 10 mins walk to Downshire House
For info on local buses visit: www.translink.co.uk
Parking: There is paid on street parking nearby. Information on parking in Belfast: www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Everybody needs a little help sometimes
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Student Union
The Student Union are here to support and guide you through student life. You can keep up to date with them and also contact them on their Facebook page .
The Student Union Contact
E: jodow@belfastscreenacting.com
Student Discount
The TOTUM card is a great way to get discounts and save some money! You can apply online, and you can also download the TOTUM extra app to see all of the offers available with the card.
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Disability and Neuro-diversity
You do not need to be registered as disabled or have declared a condition to receive support, our Specialist Support and Quality Officer can support you if you have any of the following conditions:
● A sensory impairment such as visual or hearing impairment;
● A long term unseen medical condition e.g. asthma or epilepsy;
● A physical or mobility impairment;
● A mental health condition;
● A social /communication impairment such as Asperger’s syndrome;
● A specific neuro diverse condition such as: dyslexia or dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, OCD
● A disability or medical condition not listed above.
To enable us to give you the support you need it is essential that you contact our Specialist Support and Equality Officer as early as possible to discuss any issues connected with your application, interview, course requirements, demands or assessments. Please also discuss with your Course Leader.
BSA Jo - Specialist Support and Equality Officer
Email: jodow@belfastscreenacting.com
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Counselling
If you are experiencing a difficult time and would like to talk to someone please contact Student Services. We are happy to offer support and can discuss our counselling provision with you. Counselling sessions will be offered by Skype or over the telephone at Belfast.
Further information on local amenities can be found on the following page.
Doctor
We would recommend that all students register with the local doctor. To register with a GP you will need to provide them with the following:
● ID: Passport or Driving License
● Proof of Address: 2 x Utility Bills or Tenancy Agreement
● For international students: A letter from your home GP describing and ongoing health issues or medication you need if required.
Medical Services
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Doctors
Carrick Hill Medical Centre
1 Carrick Hill
Belfast
BT1 2JR
02890 268080
Willow Medical Practice
Ashton Centre
5 Churchill Street
Belfast
BT15 2BP
02890 744222
Crumlin Road Health Centre
94-100 Crumlin Road
Belfast
BT14 6AR
02890 741188
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Hospital
Emergency treatment is free of charge to everyone.
Belfast City Hospital
51 Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
(028) 9032 9241
The Royal Hospitals
274 Grosvenor Road
Belfast
BT12 6BA
(028) 9024 0503
This is also an online GP service Babylon Health UK - The Online Doctor and… | Babylon Health
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Dentist
Carlisle Wellbeing and Treatment Centre
40 Antrim Road
Belfast
BT15 2AX
02895 042500
Twin Spires Dental Surgery
Unit 12A
Twin Spires Centre
155 Northumberland Street
Belfast
BT13 2JF
02890 240635
Library
Belfast Central Library
Royal Avenue
Belfast
BT1 1EA
Everybody needs a little help sometimes
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Bank Account
To open a UK bank account you need to provide the following information to the bank of your choice;
● ID: Passport
● Proof of address or letter of study confirmation from College
We recommend that you check with your chosen bank about their individual requirements to open a bank account.
A study confirmation letter can be obtained by contacting Student Services
The nearest banks are:
To open a UK bank account you need to provide the following information to the bank of your choice;
● ID: Passport
● Proof of address or letter of study confirmation from College
We recommend that you check with your chosen bank about their individual requirements to open a bank account.
A study confirmation letter can be obtained by contacting Student Services
The nearest banks are:
Santander
Campus, University of Ulster Belfast
York Street, Belfast , BT15 1ED
Halifax
Castle Court Shopping Centre
Unit 18 Smithfield Square N, Belfast, BT1 1DD
HSBC
25-29 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FB
Banks and local post offices will also exchange currencies for you.
The Co-op Bank and the Nationwide Building Society also offer competitive student accounts. Also offer a wide use of ATM’s.
Banks and local post offices will also exchange currencies for you.
The Co-op Bank and the Nationwide Building Society also offer competitive student accounts. Also offer a wide use of ATM’s.
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Mobile Phone
You could either purchase a roaming SIM card that works in multiple countries such as World Sim (www.worldsim.com/roaming-sim/) or you can purchase a UK SIM card.
A UK SIM card comes in two formats: pay as you go or pay monthly.
Note: You will need to ensure that your mobile phone is unlocked to use on any network.
Pay As You Go
The pay as you go option is the most suitable for short term use. Most providers will give you the SIM card for free if you top up at the same time. You can purchase SIM cards in lots of place such as Carphone Warehouse, Tesco, Asda and Poundland.
The network Three (3) offers some of the best pay as you go deals in the form of an add on; More information can be found at: www.three.co.uk
Pay Monthly
This is a fixed contract where you pay a set amount each month. These contracts are normally for 12 months or longer. It can be difficult to get a phone contract if you have no credit history in the UK. We would recommend speaking to a customer service advisor in store if you wanted to try this option.
FITNESS
Leisure Centre - www.better.org.uk
Gym - www.puregym.com
Yoga - www.flow.yoga
GROCERIES
Tesco Express: 91-93 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FE
Tesco Superstore: 100-150 York St, Belfast, BT15 1WA
Lidl: Hi Park Centre, Belfast, BT1 2JZ
ASDA Superstore: 1 Westwood Centre, Kennedy Way, Belfast, BT11 9BQ
ASDA Superstore: Shore Rd, Belfast, BT15 3PR
