Education StudiesDepartment of Children, Young People

and Families

Applicant Days 2014

Wednesday 19 February Saturday 8 March

90%of graduates are in work or further

study 6 months after graduating

DLHE 2012

Universities come in all shapes and sizes, but atLeeds Trinity University you’ll be treated asan individual and never feel lost in the crowd!

Your Applicant DayCongratulations on your successful application to Leeds Trinity University!

Absolutely loved Leeds Trinity,

officially my first choice!

#LTappday

5 Reasons to come to an Applicant Day • Getthedetailsyouneedtomake aninformeddecisionregarding youroffer• Takepartincourse-specific academicsessionsrunbyour lecturers• Talktocurrentstudentstofind outwhatit’slikestudyingat LeedsTrinityUniversity• Takeatourofthecampus, includingaccommodationand sportsfacilities• Findoutwhythemajorityof peoplewhovisitus,studywithus.

Thenextstepofyourjourneyistodecidewhetherornottoacceptyourplace.Ifyou’veseenourprospectusorvisitedourcampusbefore,thenyou’llalreadybeawareofourfantasticfacilities,teachingexcellenceandourstrongrecordforproducinghighlyemployablegraduates.

OurApplicantDayswillallowyoutoexperienceallofthisandmorefirst-hand.Youwilldiscoverwhatit’sliketostudyinauniversityenvironmentand,moreimportantly,theincrediblebenefits,bothacademicallyandsocially,ofstudyingforyourdegreeatLeedsTrinityUniversity.

I was fortunate enough to work in Australia for my first placement. I worked with young people

within their department of Health, which helped me gain confidence and offered me a

learning experience like no other.

Teju - Education Studies and Early Years

Department of Children, Young People and Families

Dr. Carmen Lau Clayton, SeniorLecturer

Working with children, young people and families is challenging, but can lead to great job satisfaction where you can make a difference to a young person’s life. Our programmes provide the knowledge and skills to take on these roles at all levels, covering a wide range of subjects and areas that support children, young people and families.

10.00am - 11.00amMain Reception

RegistrationOnce you have booked your place, you will receive a confirmation letter which also contains you registration slip. Simply hand over this slip at the registration desk when you arrive.

11.00am - 11.45amAF36

Welcome PresentationFind out more about Leeds Trinity University, the Education Studies course, and where your degree can take you.

12.00am - 1.00pmAF36

‘The King Stay the King’: Education, Inequality & Achievement* A taster session designed to introduce you to a student seminar and theme that dominates contemporary educational policy. This session is for prosepctive students only, your guests will be shown to an alternative activity during this time.

*Any fans of The Wire?

1.00pm - 1.45pm

LunchOur Dining Room will be open all day, where you can purchase a range of drinks, meals and snacks.

1.45pm - 2.30pmAF36

Questions & AnswersAn opportunity to ask the academics any questions about the course.

Timetable

Your Applicant Day Programme

10.10am or 2.40pmAuditorium

Student Life TalkFindoutwhatitisreallyliketostudyatLeedsTrinityUniversityfromourStudentAmbassadors–perfectforanyprospectivestudent!Thetalklastsapproximately30minutesandincludesawelcomefromourExecutive.

10.00am - 4.00pmMain Reception

INFO HubTheINFOhubwillbeopenthroughoutthedaywhereyouwillgetthechancetofindoutaboutFinance,Accommodation,StudentSupportandtheStudents’Union.Ifyouwishtospeaktoarepresentativefromanyoftheseareas,theywillbeavailablefrom10.00amuntil1.00pm.

2.30pm - 4.00pmMain Reception

Campus ToursTakeatourwithoneofourStudentAmbassadorstogetafeelforourcampus,includingourhallsofresidence,theAndrewKeanLearningCentre,theMediaCentreandoursportsfacilities.Tourslastapproximately45minutestoanhour,andwilldepartfromtheMainReceptiononaregularbasis.

Additional Activities

Event Information

ParkingFreeparkingisavailableoncampusfortheApplicantDay.Uponarrival,pleaselookoutforourStudentAmbassadorswhowillguideyoutoanavailablespace.FormoreinformationaboutgettingtoLeedsTrinityUniversity,pleaseseethebackpageofthisguide.

Food and DrinkTheDiningRoomandLoungeprovideawiderangeofhotmeals,drinksandsnacks,freshlypreparedoncampususinglocalproducewherepossible.Theyareyourmainhubsforrefuellingoncampus,andwillbeopenfrom9amuntil4pmontheApplicantDay.

GuestsYouaremorethanwelcometobringyourfriendsandfamilytotheApplicantDay.Ifyoudo,pleasenotethatsomeoftheacademicworkshopsareforprospectivestudentsonly.Foranyworkshopswherethisisthecase,itisindicatedontheprogrammefortheday,alongwithasuggestedactivityforguestsaccompanyingapplicants.

Special RequirementsIfyouhavespecialrequirementsyou’dliketotalkover,pleasecontactJanePerekrest(DyslexiaandDisabilityCoordinator)on0113 283 7138ore-mailj.perekrest@leedstrinity.ac.uk. Pleasecallusbeforeyouarrivesowecanmakesureyou’recateredforontheday.

IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheApplicantday,pleasedon’thesitatetogetintouch.Youcancalluson01132837150,emailenquiries@leedstrinity.ac.ukorvisitwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk/appdays

Key Dates for your diary

7 May 2014You will need to reply to all offers made by Leeds Trinity University by 7 May 2014.

31 May 2014You will need to apply for Student Finance by 31 May 2014 in order to receive your finance before you start university in September.

14 August 2014If you are studying this year you will receive your exam results on 14 August. Good luck!

22 September 2014Time to celebrate becoming a student at Leeds Trinity University - ‘Freshers’ Week’ begins!

What happens next?Making your decisionWhenyouhavereceivedoffersfromalluniversities,UCASwillsendyouanemailtosaythere’sbeenanupdate.YouwillthenneedtogothroughUCASTracktomakeyourreplies.You’llhaveadeadlineshowninTrackofwhentodothisby–howmuchtimeyouhavedependsonthetimeofyear,varyingfromaweektofiveweeks.

Replying to an offerFirm acceptance -This is your first choice. Ifit’sanunconditionaloffer,theplaceisyours!Ifit’sconditional,theplaceisyoursifyoumeettheentryrequirements.Sojustincaseyoudon’t,youcanpickasecondofferasabackup–yourinsuranceacceptance.

Insurance acceptance -The backup choice to a conditional firm acceptance.Ifyou’rechoosinganinsurancechoice,goforacoursewithlowerentryrequirements,

butmakesureit’ssomewhereyou’dstillliketostudy.Remember,youwillonlyattendyourinsurancechoicecourseifyoudon’tmeettherequirementsofyourfirmchoice,butyoudomeettheconditionsofyourinsurance.

You can’t choose between your firm and insurance coursewhenyougetyourresults,somakesureyou’rehappywithyourfirmandinsurancechoicebydoingasmuchresearchintothecourseandinstitutionasyoucan.

DeclineYouwillthenneedtodeclineallotheroffers.Orifyoudecideyoudon’twanttoacceptanyoftheoffers,youcandeclinethemallandyoumaybeeligibletousetheUCASExtraservice.InExtra,youcanapplyforanycoursewithvacanciesandhopefullysecureanofferbeforethesummer.

GPSIfyouareusingaSatNav,ourcampuspostcodeisLS18 5HD.

ParkingThereisfree car parkingavailableonourcampusduringtheApplicantDay.Whenyouarrive,pleaselookoutforourStudentAmbassadorswhowillguideyoutoanavailablespace.

By trainLeedsTrinityUniversityissituatedapproximatelyonemilefromHorsforthTrainStationontheLeeds-Yorkline,withtrainsarrivingevery30minutes.Telephone08457484950forfurtherinformationorvisit: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Free Leeds Trinity Shuttle BusTheLeedsTrinityUniversityfreeshuttlebuswillbeoperatingbetweenHorsforthTrainStationandourcampusevery30minutesthroughouttheApplicantDay,fromHorsforthTrainStation.

By busTherearefrequentbusservicesbetweenLeedscitycentreandHorsforth.WestYorkshirebusroutes97and731travelfromLeedsCentralBusStationandbothstopoutsideLeedsTrinityUniversity.Forfurtherinformationonlocalbusservices,pleasecontactMetroon0113 2457676orvisit:www.wymetro.com

How to find usLeeds Trinity University has great transport links – it’s easily accessible by road, there’s a railway station ten minutes’ walk from campus and plenty of buses from and to Leeds stop directly outside the main entrance.

www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/appdays

Give us a call 0113 283 7150

Drop us an email enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5HD

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