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You'll be based in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in years one and two, and for six months or a year at the end of the course. You'll spend year three in St. Catharines, Canada at .

You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Canada.

St. Catharines is located in the heart of the Niagara region, and is bordered by two Great Lakes. It's only an hour away from Toronto, while offering picturesque scenery and a thriving downtown.

Wellbeing and mental health support

You can get personal and emotional support from student wellbeing to help with your university experience; from resources, workshops and courses to 1-2-1 advice sessions, we have multiple ways to help you with your mental health.

Disability advice and additional support

If you require extra support because of a disability or additional learning need our specialist team can help you.

They'll help you to

• discuss and agree on reasonable adjustments
• liaise with other University services and facilities, such as the library
• access specialist study skills and strategies tutors, and assistive technology tutors, on a 1-to-1 basis or in groups
• liaise with external services

Res Life team

As a support service for students living in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Halls, they are here to empower you in your new community.

They'll help with

• health concerns
• homesickness
• relationship problems (e.g. with housemates)
• noisy neighbours

Library support

are available in person or by email, phone, or online chat to help you make the most of the University’s library resources. You can also request one-to-one appointments and get support from a librarian who specialises in your subject area.

The library is open 24 hours a day, every day, in term time.

Accommodation support

From Halls of Residence to living in the private sector, our dedicated housing team will help you decide where to live and manage your time while living in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.

Financial support

For help managing your money effectively, our Student Money team can give you information, advice and support to keep your finances on track.

Careers support

Our Careers and Employability Service supports you to help find part-time jobs, career planning, work experience and volunteering, graduate jobs, further study or starting up a business.

They offer

• CV reviewing, application and interview support
• LinkedIn essentials
• Help to find your ideal career
• Student Startup support to help those looking to freelance or start a new business

IT support

You can get help with all your computer issues face-to-face at the in the Library, and by phone, email and online chat.

As a student you'll get access to

• Free Wi-Fi across all University buildings
• Laptops on short-term loan
• Free Microsoft Office 365 download on your own devices and access to other essential software and apps such as Adobe Creative Cloud
• Open access areas, printing facilities and group working areas

There may be support available on this course through the partner college it is delivered by, for skills such as note taking, referencing and presentation skills. Please contact student services at the college for more information about accessing this type of support. 

You can access information on the personal, emotional and mental health support available to you from your college. They can help you understand the support available locally, as well as other support that might be available to you to help you engage with your studies and improve your wellbeing. 

If you require extra support because of a disability or additional learning need, your partner college should be your first point of contact for arranging reasonable adjustments. 

However, our University  is also available to offer advice and guidance if needed. We can help you: 

• Explore reasonable adjustments in collaboration with your partner college 

• Liaise with other University services and facilities, such as the library 

• Connect with external services where appropriate 

• Provide advice and support on accessing the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) 

Library staff are available in person or by email, phone, or online chat to help you make the most of the University's library resources. You can also request one-to-one appointments and get support from librarians who specialise in your subject. 

The library is open 24 hours a day, every day, in term time. 

The Maths Cafe offers advice and assistance with mathematical skills in a friendly, informal environment. You can come to our daily drop-in sessions, develop your mathematics skills at a workshop or use our online resources.

If English isn't your first language, you can do one of our English language courses to improve your written and spoken English language skills before starting your degree. Once you're here, you can take part in our free In-Sessional English (ISE) programme to improve your English further.

Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.

You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module. We endeavour to make all required books accessible online.

You can also borrow most of these online from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.

We endeavour to be a paperless and sustainable university. As such, files and content is kept electronically on e-databases where possible. Most academics will print the paperwork if required. If you choose to print, photocopy, or bind your work, you may want to budget up to £30 a year for this.

If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.

You'll need to cover your living costs and pay additional costs to cover your studies at Brock University in Canada.

For the year at Brock University, Canada, students will need to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and subsistence. These costs will vary but they can range from £6,000 - £8,000. You can cover these costs using a UK Government student loan.

Additionally, you will need to pay a course fee for your year overseas. 

We can advise you on travel arrangements, finding and accessing a student loan that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Canada. You'll be in charge of handling these tasks and keeping track of them, but we’ll be here to support you throughout the process.

Information about your study abroad year

To study in Canada during your study abroad year, you'll need the correct visa. You'll need to make sure you satisfy the Canadian Government Immigration requirements when you apply - which is typically in the 2nd year of your course. 

Requirements can vary from year to year, so it's important to in advance to prepare for your visa application.

If you're unsure or have questions, get in touch.

As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things. 

You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.

Find out what additional information you need in our international students section. 

If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.