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ManchesterSaturday 30th NovemberCheshireWednesday 4th December
OpenDays2013Come and visit us
To find out more, and to book your place go towww.mmu.ac.uk/openday or call 0161 247 6969
Open Day
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Cheshire Campus, Crewe Green Road,Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 5DUwww.cheshire.mmu.ac.uk
Cheshire campusWednesday 4th December1:00pm – 4:00pm
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Welcome to Manchester
Welcome to ManchesterMetropolitan University fromour Student Ambassadors
Clockwise from left: Student Ambassadors: Sophie, Janice, Kayode, Sabrina, Anna
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“When coming to the Cheshire campusfor the Open Day, make sure you talk tostudents and ask questions aboutstudent life. Go to the talks about thecourse you’re interested in and talk tolecturers. Be open-minded and don't beshy; there is always someone on campuswho will gladly answer any questions youmight have.”Anna
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5 steps togetting themost outof youropen day
Choosewhich talks to
attend
pages 2-3
Collectstudent life
information, tour the campus andaccommodation
page 7
Findwhere you need
to be
pages 8-9
Usethe day planner toschedule your day
back cover
Learnabout your subject, talk tolecturers and pick up
information
pages 4-6
When you arrive at the open day makesure you register and collect visitorbadges for yourself and your party
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Open Day Talk Timetable
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LectureTheatreD-0-01
RoomC-0-3A
RoomC-0-17
LectureTheatreC-0-01
Reception
Couzens BuildingExercise & Sport Science Centre
Delaney Building
CreweLectureTheatre
Time
Welcometo the
CheshireCampus
Welcome to theDepartment ofExercise &
Sport Science
Business &Management
Introductionto Teaching& Educationcourses
1.00to1.45
Welcometo the
CheshireCampus
Sport & Exercise Science*
Coaching and Sport*
PE and Sport Pedagogy*
StudentFinance
English,Film, TV &CulturalStudies
Sociology2.00to2.45
PrimaryEducation
Life as astudent atthe CheshireCampus
Psychology &Psychology of Sport &Exercise
SportManagement
CrimeStudies
P3.00to3.45
“University is not just about the degree,it is also about developing as a person,
social elements are always fun, there isan endless list of societies to join.”
Sophie
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*Exercise and Sport Science talks will take place in the following locations, please meet at reception:
Sport and Exercise Science - Laboratories Coaching and Sport Development - Data Analysis SuitePE and Sport Pedagogy - Sports Hall
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CCA-1-45
**Arts ledCommunityPractices
Time
1.00to1.45
2.00to2.45
3.00to3.45
Axis Theatre
CCA-0-17
Axis Studio
CCA-0-24
AxisMusicStudioCCA-0-29
AxisDanceStudioCCA-0-20
RoomS-0-01
RoomD-0-06
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SeeleyBuilding
Contemporary Arts Building
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CreativeWriting
CombinedHonours
Dance
Music,Popular Music& CreativeMusic
Production
ContemporaryTheatre &Performance
Drama
OutdoorStudies
*EventsManagement
Philosophy
Sport/CoachingStudies/SportDevelopmentCombinedHonours
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RoomD-0-08
EducationStudies
AbuseStudies,
Childhood &Youth Studies
Early Years&
ChildhoodStudies
*Events Management (Creative Industries) & Events Management (Sport Development)
*This talk will cover: Dance led Community Practices, Drama led Community Practices Music led Community Practice, Creative Writing led Community Practices Theatre led Community Practices, International Community Arts Practices
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Use this table to find the subject area(s) youare interested in, and the talks and activitiesavailable for your course. Then refer to the
Fair Plan on page 6 to find the stand(s) andTalk Timetable on pages 2-3 to find thepresentation(s) relevant to you.
Courses Fair, Student Zone and Subject Activities
Subject / Course(A-Z)
StandNo.
Activity Description Time / Location
9 Abuse Studies Meet staff and students in a workshopsession to discover what it is like to be astudent on the Abuse Studies course andwhere you can go from here. (Joint sessionwith Childhood and Youth Studies).
2:00pm, D-0-08, Delaney
9 Childhood and YouthStudies
Meet staff and students in a workshop sessionto discover what it is like to be a student on the Childhood and Youth Studies course andwhere you can go from here. (Joint session with Abuse Studies).
2:00pm, D-0-08, Delaney
14 Coaching and SportDevelopment
An interactive performance analysis workshopin the Exercise and Sport Science building.
2:00pm, Data AnalysisSuite, Exercise andSport Science centre
9 Combined Honours Find out about the flexibility and choiceavailable in the Combined Honours Programme.
1:00pm, S-0-01, Seeley
17 Contemporary Theatre and Performance
Learn about the course, meet current studentsand watch work performed by our students.
1:00pm, CCA-0-24, AxisStudio, ContemporaryArts Building
17 Community Practices withDance, Drama, CreativeWriting, Music, Theatreand International Arts
Learn about these exciting new courses thatcombine community practice with performanceand creative arts.
1:00pm, CCA-1-45,Contemporary ArtsBuilding
17 Creative Writing Subject presentation and an opportunity tomeet the current students, see examples oftheir work and learn in detail about the course.
1:00pm, D-0-06, Delaney
9 Crime Studies A historical and contemporary overview ofCrime Studies.
3:00pm, D-0-01, Delaney
7 Business andManagement (including: ,Enterprise, Logistics, Financial Managementand Marketing)
Subject presentation and taster lecture: Anoverview of Business and Management.
1:00pm, C-0-17, Couzens
17 Dance Learn about the course, meet currentstudents and watch work performed by ourstudents.
1:00pm, CCA-0-20, AxisDance Studio,Contemporary ArtsBuilding
17 Drama Learn about the course, meet current studentsand watch work performed by our students.
1:00pm, CCA-0-17, AxisTheatre, ContemporaryArts Building
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6 Early Years andChildhood Studies
What is Early Years and Childhood Studies?Learn more about how this practice baseddegree prepares you for working with childrenfrom 0-19.
3:00pm, D-0-08, Delaney
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9 English
Film, Television Studiesand Cultural Studies
Subject presentation followed by a workshop:Word and Image – Filming Shakespeare.
2:00pm, C-0-17, Couzens
17 Music (including Music,Creative Music Productionand Popular Music)
Learn about the courses and experience someof our current student work.
1:00pm,CCA-0-29, AxisMusic Studio,Contemporary Arts Building
7 Events Management -Creative Industries
Events Management -Sport Development
Find out more about this exciting new courseby meeting the lecturers and hearing aboutall the events you could be involved withthroughout your degree.
2:00pm, S-0-01, Seeley
9 Outdoor Studies What is Outdoor Studies? – An introductionto the exciting combination of geography andoutdoor/environmental education at MMU.Meet staff and students, tour the outdoorfacilities and find out about related careers.
2:00pm, D-0-06, Delaney
9 Philosophy What is the point of Higher Education? –Taster lecture followed by subject presentationand Q&A session.
3:00pm, D-0-06, Delaney
14 Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
Learn more about the course, and meet thestaff in an interactive session.
2:00pm, Sports Hall,Exercise and SportScience Centre
6 Primary Education Subject talk, including advice on entryrequirements, personal statements and pre-entry professional skills tests.
3:00pm, Crewe Lecture Theatre
9 Psychology
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Find out about Psychology and Psychology ofSport and Exercise in an interactive sessionwith staff and current students.
3:00pm, C-0-17, Couzens
9 Sociology A historical and contemporary overview ofSociology.
2:00pm, C-0-3A, Couzens
14 Sport Management A tutor led subject talk- you will have theopportunity to ask questions and chat aboutthe course with staff and current students.
3:00pm, C-0-3A Couzens
14 Sport/ SportDevelopment /Coaching Studies(Combined Honours)
Subject talk and interactive session – Findout about the different coaching, sportdevelopment and sport routes within theCombined Honours programme.
3:00pm, S-0-01, Seeley
14 Sport and ExerciseScience
An interactive sport and exercise scienceworkshop based in the laboratories. You will havea chance to meet staff and current students aswell as viewing our world class facilities.
2:00pm, Reception,Exercise and SportScience Centre
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Subject / Course(A-Z)
StandNo.
Activity Description Time / Location
6 Education Studies An introduction to the course coupled with aninteractive workshop on ‘Notions of Education’followed by a question and answer session.
1:00pm, D-0-08, Delaney
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Information Fair Student Zone
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1 Prospectus & InformationPoint
2 Applying through UCAS
3 Student Services
4 MMU and the Environment
5 Students’ Union
6 Faculty of Education
7 Business, Management and Events
8 Foundation Year
9 Interdisciplinary Studies
10 Student Finance11Accommodation12Campus &
Accommodation Tours
13MMU International -exchange & study abroad
14Exercise and Sport Science15 Library16 IT Services17Contemporary Arts
Stand key
Entrance
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Student Life Talks:(please check the Talk Timetable on pages 2-3)
Student FinanceApplying for financial support andbudgeting for 2014.
How to ApplyFind out more about the application processand preparing your personal statement.
Life as a student at at the Cheshire campus Our current students talk about social lifeand the students union on campus.
Campus andAccommodation Tours:Tours depart frequently throughout theOpen Day from the gazeboes outside theStudent Zone. Tours include Booth halls of residence and take approximately 40 minutes. Information on all halls of residence is available from theAccommodation stand. Additional tours of Barlow, Davenport or Harley Hall areavailable on request.
Contemporary Arts Tours:View our departmental facilities with astudent ambassador. Tours lasting 30minutes depart at 2:00 and 3:00pm.
Exercise and SportScience Tours:Take a tour of our new sports facilities.Tours lasting 30 minutes depart at 2:00pmand 3:00pm from the Exercise and SportScience Centre reception.
Welcome Talks:(please check the Talk Timetable on pages 2-3)
Welcome to the Cheshire campusFind out about the Faculty, ourdepartments, facilities and student life on campus.
Introduction to Exercise and SportScience coursesWelcome to one of the most successfulsport and exercise centres in the UK. Gainan overview of all the routes and courseoptions within the department.
Introduction to Teaching and Education coursesAn introduction to all Faculty of Educationcourses which can lead to careers in teaching,early years, youth and community work.
Library Tours:Self-guided tours are available throughoutthe day. Collect a tour leaflet from thelibrary reception and explore the library at atime that suits you.
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RefreshmentsFood and drinks are available on campusfrom the Student Zone and the Students'Union coffee shop.
Health & SafetyFire AlarmIf at any time during the Open Day you hear a continuous alarm, please leave thebuilding by the nearest fire exit. StudentAmbassadors and staff will ensure that youare guided to the nearest exit and fireassembly point.
Illness or AccidentIf you feel ill or require first aid, please notifya member of staff or a StudentAmbassador.
Children under 16For health and safety reasons there may be restrictions for children under the age of16 years gaining access to certain parts ofthe University’s buildings, they mayaccompany parents or guardians to theexhibition areas, but must be kept underclose and constant supervision.
Travelling to MMUTravel by trainA Student Ambassador will meet you atCrewe train station and a mini bus will takeyou to the Cheshire campus (this service isavailable until 2.00 pm). Return mini bustrips will be available, report to mainreception if you would like to use thisservice. Alternatively, the campus is a 10minute walk from Crewe Station. Onleaving the station turn right, cross theroad, pass the petrol station and crossMacon Way. Walk down Crewe Green Roadpast the fire station and the Cheshirecampus can be found on your left.
Travelling by carThe Cheshire campus is signposted fromJunction 16 of the M6 motorway. CreweCampus is 6 miles/10km from Junction 16,following the A500 (A5020). Car parking islimited at the Cheshire campus, and wewould encourage all visitors to travel bypublic transport if possible. If you do travelby car, parking is charged at 30p per hourand a permit is required.
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“Before you attend the Open Day it isimportant to write down any questions so you
are ready to ask the students and staff.”Sophie
“It is important to attend an open daybecause it gives you a real feel of theplace you could be studying for thenext three years.”
Kayode
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Courses and Student Life Fair
Cafés
Information Point
Toilets
Students’ Union
Library
Walking route from car parkOpen Day Key
1 Contemporary Arts Building
2 The Student Zone
3 Seeley Building
4 Crewe Lecture Theatre / Students’ Union
5 Delaney Building
6 Couzens Building / Main Reception
7 Valentine Building
8 Exercise and Sport Science Centre
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