LONDON2019 | 2020

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Hello, and welcome to Christie’s Education!

We would like to offer you our warmest congratulations on being offered a place at our institution. We hope that you will be as happy here as we are to have you study with us.

Please find enclosed some important information to read through before September (as well as some handy hints and tips for anyone new to London!).

You can always send us an email if you have any questions – we love to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

FIONA GUERNAOUIDirector of Registry and Student Servicesfguernaoui@christies.edu

FELICITY STONEStudent Services Officerfstone@christies.edu

DAISY JAMESRecruitment Officerdaisyjames@christies.com

Christie’s Education is located at:42 Portland Place LondonW1B 1NB

Nearest Tube stations to Christie’s Education are:Regent’s Park, Great Portland, Warren Street and Oxford Circus

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Starting at Christie’s Education 4Orientation Week Registration Registration Checklist Tuition Fees Term Dates

Arriving in London 6Travelling in London Oyster Cards

Healthcare 7EEA Nationals Tier 4 Students Pre-Existing Health Conditions Private Healthcare Medical Emergencies

Accommodation 9Where to live and what to expect? Student AccommodationStudent Accommodation Providers International Students House Private AccommodationProviders Finding Flatmates Bills Your RightsDeposit Staying Safe Disclaimer

Moving In Checklist

Student Letters 14Student letter request form

Hints and Tips for Living in London 16

Guidance for Tier 4 Students 17Travelling to the UK Collecting Your Visa Police Registration Compliance Responsibilities

Pre-Arrival Checklist 19

Reading List 20

Contents

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RegistrationYou will formally register as a student at the start of Orientation Week, so please be aware that this is a compulsory session. We will need to check original copies of your documents (see below) during your registration session. You will be asked to arrange delivery of required documents if you fail to bring them to registration. Failure to present the necessary documentation during Orientation Week may mean you will not be able to attend classes.

Registration ChecklistPlease bring the original copies of the following to registration.

All Students: Passport

Undergraduate degree certificates/transcripts

Loan payment plan (if applicable)

Fee instalment plan (if applicable)

Evidence of English language accreditation, e.g. IELTS (if applicable)

Tier 4/Other Visa Students: Visas (current/ previous UK visas)

IELTS exam certificate (if applicable)

After registering, you will receive:

• A Christie’s Education welcome pack• A detailed Orientation Week schedule• Your student ID card (which will also be your

security pass for the building)• Login details for the Virtual Learning Environment

(VLE), including access to your timetable

Tuition FeesTuition fees are due in full by 3rd September 2018. You may have arranged a payment plan with the accounts department in advance. If you would like to discuss anything relating to your fees, please email educationaccounts@christies.com.

Fees can either be paid by cheque made payable to Christie’s Education Ltd, or bank transfer:

Lloyds TSB, Bailey Drive, Gillingham Business Park, Kent ME8 0LS

Sort Code: 30-00-02Account Number: 00065108Account Name: Christie’s Education LtdSwift Code: LOYDGB2LCTYIBAN # GB88 LOYD 3000 0200 0651 08

When paying by bank transfer, please include your name (or the student’s name for whom you’re paying) as the reference, so that we can match the payment to the correct student.

Term DatesORIENTATION:16th September – 20th September 2019

TERM 1:23rd September – 29th November 2019

TERM 2:6th January – 13th March 2020

TERM 3:20th March – 26th June 2020

TERM 4:21st September – 4th December

You will submit your final work in November/December 2020.Please note, assignment deadlines may be up to one week past the term end date.

Starting at Christie’s EducationOrientation Week

Orientation Week is your chance to settle in to Christie’s Education before the start of term. We’re looking forward to meeting you all in person! Orientation will take place from Monday 16th September to Friday 20th September 2019. We will be hosting a special Welcome Drinks reception at Christie’s on Monday evening; come and introduce yourself over a glass of champagne and enjoy a private gallery view! You’ll be able to meet with your Programme Directors and academic team, as well as all of the support staff and your new fellow students. A schedule outline for the week will be sent to you by the beginning of September. You will be invited to a variety of talks and sessions to help you settle in to your new programme. In previous years we have invited guest speakers, enjoyed gallery and museum visits, and hosted evening events at Christie’s. Please be aware that, while some sessions are optional, attendance during Orientation Week is mandatory.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS The building will be closed on these dates:

25th December Christmas Day

26th December Boxing Day

1st January New Year’s Day

10th April Good Friday

13th April Easter Monday

8th May Early May bank holiday

25th May Spring bank holiday

31st August Summer bank holiday

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Heathrow Express operates a premium rate train service which will take you from Heathrow airport to Paddington within 15 minutes. The Gatwick Express will take you from Gatwick airport to Victoria, and this will usually take you about 30 minutes. Whilst expensive, it’s the fastest way of getting to central London on public transport.

All major international airports are connected to the city by a direct train line. These journeys will be slower than the Express services, but will usually save you money. You can purchase your tickets at the station or you may choose to book in advance online. You may also want to try an independent retailer (such as the Trainline or Red Spotted Hanky) to find the best-priced tickets. Booking in advance is usually cheaper than buying tickets on the day.

Travelling by coach with National Express is another useful transfer option to consider. You can often find a bargain if you look at booking your ticket in advance.

Travelling in LondonLondon’s public transport network is divided into 9 travel zones: Zones 1 and 2 are in central London, and Zones 6-9 are further outside the city centre. Public transport is managed by Transport for London (TfL).

The most common way to travel in London is by using the Underground (the Tube).

Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and an interconnected local Overground train network. Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday. Several Tube lines and bus routes now run a 24-hour service on Friday and Saturday nights.

Buses are another easy way to travel in London and this is usually the cheapest option. One-way fares cost £1.50 for any standard London bus (this does not include sightseeing or tour buses). You can now also make unlimited bus journeys within one hour of touching in on your first bus, all for £1.50! You must use the same contactless payment card for all journeys in order to get this discount and be aware that buses no longer accept cash.

If you plan to travel by taxi (the London “black cab”), please ensure that you book or travel with a licensed company. The airport will be able to provide you with contact details for local minicab companies, or save this list to keep on you when you travel. Taxi fares are calculated by meter and not by distance, so be

aware that they can quickly become very expensive (especially when you’re in central London and stuck in traffic). You can tell if a taxi is available because the ‘Taxi’ light on the roof will be switched on.

Santander Cycles is a public bike hire scheme. You don’t need to book; just pick up a bike using the app or your bank card and return it to any one of the 750 docking station across London. Cycle hire prices start from £2. This can be a fun way to take in the sights during those sunnier days!

For more detailed traveller information on which stations to use and suggestions for the best route to reach your destination, we would recommend using the Transport for London Journey Planner. There are also some very useful apps available for your phone: Citymapper (for journey planning), Gett (to hail a licensed cab), London Live Bus Countdown (find out when the next bus will arrive at your stop, available for Android and Apple stores), and Tube Map are great apps to start with.

Oyster CardsThe Oyster card is a form of electronic ticket used on public transport in London. It’s a plastic smartcard which can hold pay as you go credit (money), Travelcards and bus passes. You can use an Oyster card to travel on the bus, Tube, tram, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground and most National Rail services in London. You can also use your contactless payment card if you would prefer. Oyster cards and contactless payment cards have a daily price cap, so you can take as many journeys for a fixed fare. This is usually cheaper than buying a daily paper Travelcard.

Before you arrive in London, you may wish to buy a Visitor Oyster card so you can top up before leaving home. You can buy a Visitor Oyster card on the Transport for London (TFL) website and choose how much ‘pay as you go’ credit you would like to have pre-loaded on to it.

As a student of Christie’s Education, you are also eligible to apply for an 18+ Student Oyster card once you’ve registered during Orientation Week. This will give you a 30% discount on any Travelcard (which can save you money if you plan on making several journeys each day)! You can choose Travelcards to cover 7 days, 1 month, or even the full year. You can also decide which parts of London you want to include on your Travelcard: you might want to stay in Zones 1 and 2, or include coverage all the way up to Zone 9.

Arriving in London

If you are arriving into one of London’s international airports, we would strongly advise you to plan your route from the airport to the city in advance. Some of London’s airports are quite far out from the city centre and you may find it more cost efficient to use public transport (rather than a taxi).

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Healthcare

Firstly, if you are new to the city, you should register with a doctor’s surgery (GP surgery) as soon as possible. Please bear in mind that you will need to be registered with a surgery if you want to request medication, book an appointment with a doctor or nurse, or if you need to be referred to a specialist.To find a local GP surgery, please visit the NHS website. The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK’s state healthcare system and it provides a wide range of services. This includes appointments with a doctor, treatment in hospital and all kinds of specialist medical care.You will need to take along your passport and a letter confirming that you’re a student of Christie’s Education when you register. You can request a letter by contacting the Student Services Officer. She’s always happy to help if you have any questions!

EEA NationalsNon-UK European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before coming to the UK to access NHS services for free in the UK.

Tier 4 StudentsStudents on a Tier 4 student visa will have paid an immigration health surcharge (IHS) as part of their visa application fee. This entitles you to access NHS care free of charge in the same way as a permanent UK resident. This includes at your chosen GP surgery, a Healthcare Centre or in a hospital.

You may still need to pay for dental and optical treatment, as well as for any medicine prescribed by the doctor and collected from a Pharmacy. There is normally a standard charge of £9 per item. If you need to have continued medication, you may find it cheaper to get a prescription prepayment certificate.

Pre-Existing Health ConditionsIf you have a long term health condition and/or are receiving ongoing medical treatment, please bring documentary evidence from the doctor in your home country (in English) and hand this in when you register at your new surgery. You may wish to ask for an appointment to discuss your needs. If you need ongoing medication in the UK, the doctor or nurse will explain how they arrange repeat prescriptions for you. It can take up to 48 hours to obtain a repeat prescription.

If you plan to bring medication with you, it is wise to check the Government website (in case it contains a controlled drug) to make sure that you will be able to bring it through UK customs. Bear in mind that not all medication from outside the UK is available through the NHS and GPs reserve the right not to prescribe certain medications.

Private HealthcareIt is your decision whether you also have private healthcare insurance. You may wish to consider taking out private cover, as it can protect you from the following potential health-related costs:

• Loss of fees if you are unable to complete your course

• Costs incurred returning to your home country for treatment

• Private medical treatment which may offer provision over and above the NHS healthcare treatment

If you already have medical insurance in your home country, you may wish to check whether this can be extended to cover your stay in the UK.

Medical EmergenciesIf you require emergency medical assistance and are unable to travel to the hospital, dial 999 from any phone and ask for the ambulance service.

You should only call 999 in an emergency – for example, when someone’s life is at brisk or someone is seriously injured or critically ill. Calls made to the emergency services will always be free.

If you need urgent treatment but are well enough to travel, please make your own way to the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. The nearest A&E department is at University College London hospital.

If you need help fast, but it is not life-threatening, call 111. When you call 111, a trained adviser will ask you questions to find out what’s wrong, give you medical advice and direct you to someone who can help you, like an out-of-hour doctor or a community nurse. Like the emergency 999 number, calls to 111 will always be free.

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Retailer discounts

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Accommodation

Where to live and what to expect?

London is a fantastic city to live in, and will give you access to some of the world’s best museums, restaurants, parks and entertainment! In general, we recommend that you look for accommodation that is close to a tube station, as it will make it easier for you to travel around the city.

Starting Your SearchIf you are new to London, one of the first choices you will face is deciding where you would like to live. There will be a number of factors to consider. These may include:

• Distance: how far are you willing to travel in to Christie’s Education each day? Would you like to walk or cycle in? Do you want a grocery store on the corner or a local high street for easy access to the shops?

• Transport: what is the range of public transport like in the area? Do you have a long walk to your closest tube or bus stop? Do you have a choice of tube lines or stations to travel from?

• Cost: what is your weekly or monthly budget for rent? How much would you like to budget for travel each week? (Remember: if you are looking further outside of the centre (Zone 1), your travel expenses may be higher)

• Type of accommodation: would you like to rent privately, or stay in student halls?

• Neighbourhoods: Each London neighbourhood has its own unique identity; what kind of area is right for you?

For a rough idea of the more expensive and more affordable areas in London, the London Rents Map shows the average monthly rent for different types of home across London.

Student AccommodationStudent halls can be a great option for new students here at Christie’s Education, as they generally offer excellent central locations and the price will usually include all bills. This means avoiding the additional responsibilities that come with renting privately (more on this, shortly). Student halls are a great option if you want a more social experience, whether you choose a studio apartment or a shared communal flat.

International Students HouseChristie’s Education have a partnership with International Students House, which is located about 5 minutes’ walk away on Great Portland Street. You have access not only to their fantastic facilities and social events (see Hints and Tips for Living in London on page 16), but are able to use their short and long stay accommodation.

Student accommodation Providers

GOODENOUGH COLLEGESingle rooms with shared or ensuite bathrooms, and independent studio flats.Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury, WC1N 2AB (Zone 1) +44 (0)20 7837 8888

NIDOStudio apartments, and ensuite rooms with shared communal living space.Blackburn Road, West Hampstead, NW6 1RZ (Zone 2) +44 (0)20 7100 0100

ACCESS ACCOMMODATIONServiced apartments for long- and short-term lets, in various Zone 1 and 2 locations.Nearby: Euston, Gower Street or Bloomsbury, Burton Street +44 (0)20 3763 4634

LIBERTY LIVINGSelf-catered studio apartments with or without shared communal living space, in five Zone 1 locations.Nearby: Liberty House, St John Street +44 (0)20 7608 0328

URBANESTSingle or twin rooms, ensuite rooms, and private studio flats. Various London locations.Nearby: Urbanest St Pancras or Urbanest Kings Cross+44 (0) 207 042 7890

UNITEStudio apartments, and rooms within shared flats, in various London locations.Nearby: Somerset Court+44 (0) 845 602 9976

QUEEN ALEXANDRA’S HOUSESingle rooms with catering and shared bathroom facilitiesBremner Road, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2QT (Zone 1) +44 (0)20 7589 1120

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Private AccommodationStudent halls aren’t for everyone, and you may wish instead to look at renting privately during your time with us. You can either rent from a private landlord or through a letting agent.

Providers

ZOOPLAProperty listings website, including a handy “travel time search” (just specify how far you’re willing to walk/ travel into Christie’s Education, and it will filter out any properties that don’t fit your requirements). Use “SmartMaps” if you want to look in a specific area, or set up property alerts to get notifications when new properties are added.

RIGHT MOVESearch through listings from numerous letting agents, with a specific portal for student-friendly properties. Set instant alerts for new properties, and refer to their handy “Renter Advice” guide.

THE HOWARD DE WALDEN ESTATEMarylebone’s main residential landlord, offering high specification flat and homes within walking distance of Christie’s Education. As a student with us, HdWE will even furnish your property for free!

GUMTREEProperties to rent privately or through a lettings agent, plus a dedicated flat/house-share search feature.

SPARE ROOMSearch for rooms in existing flatshares, studio apartments, or whole properties to share.

WARNERHEATHAn independent property search agency who will guide you through the process from start to finish, whether you are looking to rent or buy.

Finding flatmatesFlat-sharing is usually a lot cheaper than renting a studio apartment, and it’s a good way to share the responsibilities of paying bills and cleaning. It’s also a great way to meet new people! If you are moving to London alone and would like to find a flatmate, the Christie’s Education Facebook group is a good place to start. You can also register with websites like SpareRoom, which will help to match you up with fellow students looking to share a home.

BillsIf you live in a shared house or in private accommodation, you may need to calculate water, heating, electricity and gas bills into your monthly budget. This will usually be in addition to rent. The amount you can expect to pay for bills will likely be somewhere between £70 to £200 (each month), although the actual amount will vary depending on your home, location, and whether you live alone.

These utilities may be include in your rent, so make sure you check before signing a tenancy agreement. Council tax is a charge that everyone must pay to their local authority. As a student, you will only have to pay council tax if you live with non-students. Christie’s Education can provide a letter for you confirming that you are a full time degree student; all you need to do is request a student letter (see page 15) and send this in to your local council. There are plenty of apps and websites that you can use to help keep track of shared bills, as well as transfer money quickly and easily: Splitwise (online and app) or Wally (app) are two good apps to start with.

Your RightsIf you are renting private accommodation and ever need free and impartial advice, both the Citizens Advice and Government websites are there to help. Whether you are renting from a private landlord or used a lettings agent to find your home, there are some basic rights and responsibilities to bear in mind.

Deposit and InventoryYou should expect to pay one month’s rent in advance when moving in, plus a deposit (which is usually the equivalent of 6 weeks’ rent). The deposit is there as a guarantee for the landlord, who will use the deposit to cover any costs if you damage the property while living there. The landlord also has a right to keep the deposit if you fail to pay your rent.

It is sensible to insist that the landlord provides you with a detailed inventory report when you move in, which will list any furniture in the property (and am existing damage that may already be there). Take photos when you move in if you need to – remember that the landlord must clearly state any reasons if they deduct money from your deposit, so make sure that you can evidence the condition of the property when you moved in.

Your landlord must protect your deposit by placing it in a government-backed tenancy deposit scheme if you rent your home on an “assured shorthold tenancy” (AST) agreement. This means that your security deposit is held by a third party, and not by your landlord. Providing you meet the terms of your tenancy agreement (including paying rent on time and not damaging the property), your security deposit will be returned when you move out at the end of the year. If the deposit is not returned to you within 10 days, and the landlord does not give you a good reason, you can then raise a dispute with the tenancy deposit scheme. They all provide a free dispute resolution service.

Staying safeDoes the property sound too good to be true? It may be. Be wary of scammers and fake adverts, particularly if you choose to rent through a private landlord.

• Don’t transfer money or pay a deposit if you haven’t viewed the property or you if you haven’t received a copy of the tenancy agreement. Never send money using an anonymous transfer system (such as Western Union or Moneygram).

• If you are going on a viewing, let someone know where you’re going. If possible, take someone with you.

• Landlords have a legal responsibility for keeping their property safe for their tenants. Make sure to ask for gas and electricity safety certificates if your landlord doesn’t automatically provide them, and ensure that you have access to a copy of your tenancy agreement (both before you sign, and a copy signed by both of you after you have agreed to move in).

• Your landlord must give you at least 24 hours’ if they want to enter the property when you’re living there, unless it’s an emergency and they need immediate access.

DisclaimerPlease be aware that Christie’s Education provides this information as an introductory guide only. Christie’s Education does not inspect, or provide references for property, students or landlords. We do not act as personal or financial guarantor for landlords or students and will not engage in any contractual agreement.

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Moving In Checklist

FOR ALL STUDENTS Check when your rent is due and arrange a

standing order with your bank

Buy a TV license

Test your smoke alarm/s

FOR STUDENTS RENTING PRIVATELY Ensure your landlord provides you with:

Your tenancy agreement (signed by landlord/s and tenant/s)

Inventory

Details of the Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme (TDPS)

Gas certificate

Energy Performance Certificate (ECP)

Ask your landlord where you can find your:

Electricity meter

Water meter

Heating thermostat

Fuse box

Request a Council Tax exemption letter (see Student Letters, page 15)

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MA Art History and Art World Practice:• Tom Flynn, The A-Z of the International Art Market:

The Essential Guide to Customs, Conventions and Practice (London: Bloomsbury, 2017)

• Michel Foucault, The Order of Things: Archaeology of the Human Sciences (1966, various later editions)

• Lucy Steeds (ed.), Exhibition (London: Whitechapel Gallery, MIT Press, 2014)

• Anne Massey, Interior Design of the 20th Century (London: Thames & Hudson, various editions)

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Student Letters

During your time with us, you may need to request some letters to open a bank account or for council tax exemption. To request a letter, you will need to complete the Letter Request Form (below).

A UK address is required for most letter requests in particular to open a bank account. You will need to open a bank account as soon as you can when you get to the UK. If you are an international student you will need a supporting letter to open an account. This letter can be obtained as soon as you have a UK address. In order to make the opening of an account as simple and as straightforward as possible, please make an appointment with the bank of your choice to discuss your options further.

All appointments need to be made after you receive your student letters. You will need to take with you:

a bank letter from Christie’s Education confirming your student status*

your passport

proof of your address in London (ideally, a signed tenancy agreement)

proof of your home address (if you’re not from London)

*This letter will confirm your personal details, valid student status, and the title and duration of the programme you will be enrolled on. Please remember to complete the Letter Request Form whenever you would like a new letter!

IMPORTANT It is essential to have the documents described here to open a bank account in the UK, so please be prepared.

IMPORTANT Please do not submit this form until you have your UK address, as this is necessary to produce valid letters. Standard letters will be ready to collect within 5 working days

Surname: First Name:

Date of Birth: Telephone number:

Email:

Home Address UK Address

Address Line 1: Address Line 1:

Address Line 2: Address Line 2:

City: City:

County/State: County:

Post Code: Post Code:

Country: Country:

UK Mobile Phone Number:

E-mail:

Letters Requested

Student Confirmation Council Tax Letter Bank Letter

Please return completed form to studentsUK@christies.edu or to Reception.

Letter Request Form

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Hints and Tips for Living in LondonIf you are living in privately rented accommodation, you may be asked to pay Council Tax on top of rent. Remember, as a full-time student, you are exempt from this charge while studying with us. You can apply for an exemption by requesting a Student Confirmation Letter and sending this to your local Council.

If you are worried about budgeting, the International Student Calculator can help you balance your ingoing and outgoing finances. ‘Save the Student’ have useful articles to help you save money, such as this comprehensive guide to bills or how to shop for food on a budget. ‘Money Saving Expert’ has plenty of sound advice to help you stick to a budget. Register with student discount websites such as Unidays or Student Beans for a whole host of deals and special discounts.

Most cashpoints (ATMs) found at bank branches won’t charge you to withdraw cash. Check for the “free withdrawals” notice.

You may want to set up a UK bank account while you’re studying with us. Some of the main banks are Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, RBS and TSB. You may also want to consider alternatives to “traditional banks”, such as Monzo or Revolut.

New to the city? You’re not alone! Once you register with us in September, you will also become a member of International Students House (ISH). ISH offer a huge variety of events, talks and trips throughout the year (or you may just like to make use of the discounted student bar!) - don’t miss anything by joining their Facebook page and you’ll be making new friends in no time.

Time Out is a free magazine that is published weekly across London. It will give you information on plenty of events (free and ticketed) that are coming up that week, plus reviews and offers. Look out for vendors handing it out around Tube stations every Tuesday. Design My Night is another handy website that lists all kind of evening events; anything from film screenings to themed nights out.

Don’t forget to join us at the auction house every month for Christie’s Lates, a fantastic programme of events that’s free to attend. Remember to register here to receive your unique QR code to gain entry.

Don’t forget: in any emergency, dial 999. Sensible precautions should keep you safe (for example, don’t leave your bag or drink unattended, plan your journey if you’re travelling at night, and keep to well-lit roads), so keep this advice in mind when you’re out and about.

Whether it’s tapas or a coffee, an ATM or a pharmacy, you can find whatever you’re looking for by using the new student Welcome Map. Make sure to bookmark the page and have fun exploring! If you need help settling in, just email the Student Services Officer (Felicity) at fstone@christies.edu.

If you’re not sure what to expect from British culture, this article provides a brief introduction to some of the weird and wonderful traditions of the British Isles. Whether it’s tennis at Wimbledon, a Sunday roast every week, or our inexplicable love for tea and queuing, there are some customs you won’t want to miss during your time in the UK!

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Travelling to the UKAfter making a successful visa application overseas, you will be issued an entry vignette in your passport to enable you to travel to the UK. You will need to travel to the UK within the validity of the vignette or apply for a new vignette to extend the date at an extra cost.

Arriving at the airport, you should complete a landing card given to you during the flight. When you arrive in the UK, you will see two different signs for border control at the airport. One queue is for nationals from the European Economic Area and the other is for all other passport holders. You will need to show your passport and entry vignette to border control.

It is also advisable to carry the following in your hand-luggage as Border Force officers may ask to see this information:

the decision letter you received with the outcome of your visa application

a print-out of your CAS email

supporting documentation used for your visa application and details of where you will be staying in the UK

Once you have collected your luggage, you will pass through Customs control. You cannot bring any meat or dairy products from outside the EU and there are also restrictions on other food products such as fish, eggs and honey as well as some fruit, vegetables and plants. You will also need to declare cash of 10,000 Euros or more, or the equivalent in another currency, if you are travelling from a country outside the EU.

Collecting Your VisaYou will be required to collect your visa within 10 days of arriving in the UK or prior to your 30 day entry permit expiring, whichever is later. The visa will be in the form of a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) which looks like an ID card. The decision letter notifying you of your successful visa application will confirm where you should collect your BRP. This will be at a designated Post Office.

Police RegistrationSome students will need to register with the police after arriving in the UK. If you are not sure whether you have to do so, just check your visa ‘vignette’ (the sticker in your passport). You must register if it has ‘Police registration’ or ‘Register with police in 7 days of entry’ on it.

Remember to do this within the first week of arriving in the UK! Failing to register with the police may put your visa (and right to study in the country) at risk.

If you live in the City of London (a very small part of the city!), then you can register at any local police station. If you live anywhere else in London, you will need to register at the Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO):

323 Borough High Street London SE1 1JL

To register with the police you will need:

your passport

two passport-sized photos

your BRP card

the decision letter notifying you of your successful visa application

£34 registration fee (payable by cash or card)

Please remember that you must inform the police if any of your details change. This includes your address, if you suspend or leave your studies, if you renew your passport or extend your visa, if you get married, or if anything changes on your Police Registration Certificate.

Compliance ResponsibilitiesIt is important you fully understand and comply with the responsibilities of your student visa and co-operate with Christie’s Education in fulfilling its Tier 4 duties. You should make sure you have read the Tier 4 compliance guide, which will be sent out to you separately.

Guidance for Tier 4 StudentsThe information in this section is for students who are being sponsored by the Christie’s Education for a Tier 4 student visa.

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Health Obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EEA

nationals only)

Obtain a letter from your doctor explaining any medical treatment or medication you are taking (if applicable)

Check whether you can take your medication on your flight and through Customs (if applicable)

Transportation Plan your onward journey from the airport

Consider baggage restrictions on your flight

Check any restrictions on goods that can be brought into the UK

Order your pre-paid Visitor Oyster Card (optional)

Immigration Check the details of your entry vignette and

decision letter

Make photocopies of your passport and visa

Carry a print out of your CAS email in your hand-luggage, as well as any other documents you used for your visa application

Finances Consider how much money to bring to the UK

(and whether your home country restricts the amount of cash that can be taken out of the country) and/or

Consider whether to use Travellers Cheques (optional)

Request money in £5, £10 and £20 notes (£50 may not be accepted for smaller payments)

Establish whether your current bankcard, if applicable, can be used in the UK and whether your bank can provide any advice about transferring money to the UK

Living and studying Pack original documents that you will need

during Orientation Week’s registration

Consider whether you need an adaptor for any electrical equipment

Consider the UK weather and climate when packing!

Bring spare passport photos

Request a student letter (to collect during Orientation Week)

Pre-Arrival Checklist

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Law Component:Please select and familiarise yourself with one of the following two works:

• Slapper, G. and Kelly, D. The English Legal System (16th edn, Routledge-Cavendish 2015)

• Darbyshire, P. Darbyshire on the English Legal System (11th edn, Sweet & Maxwell 2014)

Please select and familiarise yourself with one of the following two works:

• Williams, G. Learning the Law (15th edn, Sweet & Maxwell 2013)

• Holland, J. A. and Webb, J. S. Learning Legal Rules (9th edn, OUP 2016)

Please also read the enclosed packet of materials.

OSCOLA is the legal citation format you will be expected to use in your Law writing. All other referencing at Christie’s Education follows Chicago style. While the Christine Steiner article is focused on American law, it provides a good overview of the sorts of issues encompassed within ‘art law’ and our studies.

ATTACHMENTS:

• Christine Steiner Art Law Looking Back Looking Forward 2017

• Interpreting Case Citations

• OSCOLA 4th edition Quick Reference Guide

Business / Art Components:• Boll, Dirk. Art for Sale: A Candid View of the Art

Market. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz, 2011

• Watson, Peter. From Manet to Manhattan: The Rise of the Modern Art Market. London: Hutchinson, 1992

• Degen, Natasha. (ed.) The Market. Whitechapel: Documents of Contemporary Art, 2013

• Harrison, Charles. An Introduction to Art. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010

• D’Alleva, Anne. Methods and Theories of Art History. London: Laurence King London, 2004

• Foster, Hal, Rosalind Krauss, Yves-Alain Bois, Benjamin H. D. Buchloh and David Joselit. Art since 1900: Modernism, Antimodernism, Postmodernism. 3rd ed. London: Thames & Hudson, 2016

Reading List

Before the start of term, you may want to do some preliminary reading. Your academic team have some recommendations:

MSc in Art, Law and Business

MA Art History and Art World Practice• Tom Flynn, The A-Z of the International Art Market:

The Essential Guide to Customs, Conventions and Practice (London: Bloomsbury, 2017)

• Michel Foucault, The Order of Things: Archaeology of the Human Sciences (1966, various later editions)

• Lucy Steeds (ed.), Exhibition (London: Whitechapel Gallery, MIT Press, 2014)

• Anne Massey, Interior Design of the 20th Century (London: Thames & Hudson, various editions)