Postgraduate Arrivals

Welcome! The White Horse on the hill

This page provides important information for all arriving Postgraduate students. Please read it through carefully to ensure you are prepared for the start of your Cranfield University course.

Upcoming arrival date:

21 March 2010 - Resilience MSc

6 September 2010 - Full-time and Part-time courses

 

MSc Registration

On your Arrival Day you will be introduced to the School, your course and complete the enrolment process. Generic Timetable

On arrival at the Main Gate Reception you will be required to produce photographic ID and your offer letter from Academic Registry. You will be issued with a vehicle pass and a personal pass (not UK military) to allow you to access the site. Please allow at least 15 minutes for this process.

Please remember to bring the following documentation with you (where required):

  • degree certificates (all students, if applicable)
  • passport (non military students)
  • any other documentation required to fulfil your conditions of offer, eg IELTS results for international students

How to find us - detailed instructions on how to get here

Postgraduate Student Handbook

 

Accommodation

It is ESSENTIAL that all students arrange accommodation prior to arrival in Shrivenham. 

Military and MOD Civil Servants: Single room accommodation may be available in the Mess (Mess Rules). Please book through Mrs Jo Nash (jnash.cu@defenceacademy.mod.uk), facsimile 01793 314901.

Full Time Civilian Students: Information on external rented accommodation is available from our Accommodation Officer, Mr Ryan Baker (r.p.baker@cranfield.ac.uk)

Further details on accommodation at Shrivenham - for both military and civilian students.

Part Time Civilian Students: Please contact Mrs Jo Nash (jnash.cu@defenceacademy.mod.uk). Accommodation is not always available in the Officers' Mess but details of external accommodation can be supplied. Students need to arrange this accommodation themselves.

Students are also recommended to get Insurance.

 

Facilities

All students have access to the Library, please adhere to the Library Regulations.

There are also computing facilities available on site.  Guide for students purchasing their own equipment.  

For further details on where to live, where to go and what to do, as well as details of the services we provide to help you throughout your study please see the Student life at Shrivenham section.

All registered students are also members of the Cranfield Students' Association, and are entitled to have an NUS Card.

HIVE offer excellent support for all students, especially those moving to the Shrivenham area.  Further information is available in the following documents:

Overseas Military Students

If there are any immediate concerns or questions please e-mail International Defence Training (Army) 3 on idta3-ops@artd.mod.uk.

 

Plagiarism

Plagiarism - the University’s policy for dealing with suspected cases.

 

Finally, we hope your time with us is a great experience, both academically and personally.  If you have any problems or questions please get in touch with - List of contacts at Cranfield Defence and Security.

 

MOD Police Post 01793 785611

 

Military Students - for general training enquiries please contact Claire Green on 01793 785422

Designated Mess:
Mountbatten House (Reception) 01793 785548
Kitchener Hall (Porters Lodge) 01793 785542

 

Your address whilst attending your course:
“Course Title”
Cranfield University
Shrivenham
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 8LA