2. Semester dates Academic year Semester dates 2010/11 Semester Dates Semester 1 27 September 2010 4 February 2011 Semester 2 7 February 2011 17 June 2011 Attendance Dates 27 September 2010 to 17 December 2010 17 January 2011 to 25 March 2011 26 April 2011 to 17 June 2011 12 weeks teaching 3 weeks assessment 5 weeks teaching 4 weeks vacation 7 weeks teaching 3 weeks assessment 4 weeks vacation
3. Campuses King Alfred Campus Student life is centred on our King Alfred Campus, which is situated in the shadow of the South Downs, within walking distance of the historic cathedral city of Winchester. There is a mixture of new and old buildings, all offering excellent facilities for learning and teaching, which are continually updated to enhance the student experience.The King Alfred Campus includes the University Centre (Student Union), Martial Rose Library, Chapel, sports facilities, IT Centre and Faculty buildings where the majority of lectures and seminars take place. Many undergraduate students live on campus in the halls of residence and the self-catering accommodation at nearby West Downs.
4. West Downs West Downs is a short walk away from the centre of the King Alfred Campus. It is the home of our self-catering accommodation, the West Downs Student Village,and the West Downs Centre, which is where the University'sWinchester Business School is based. The Link Gallery is alsolocated in the Centre. It is open to the general public and runs an exhibition programme throughout the year featuring established and emerging artists from the world of visual arts. The Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre is also based at West Downs. It is dedicated to research, enterprise and consultancy. It provides excellent resources for postgraduate students, particularly research students as it is the centre of research administration and support services.
5. Chute House Campus Chute House is a part-time study centre located in the town centre of Basingstoke. The courses are intended for people who combine full or part-time employment with study to develop new skills and gain qualifications to further their careers.