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A top 10 UK modern university

Guardian University Guide 2016

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OPEN DAY

Your Gloucestershire journey starts at our open dayOur open day has been designed to inform and inspire you; to help you make the right decision about your next step.Everything you need to know about the day is included in this booklet, so make sure you explore it thoroughly. You’ll find the programme on the centre pages: information about on-the-day activities, Park campus and our facilities is also featured. Don’t forget to use the stickers included to mark what’s important to you throughout!

If you can’t make the date, visit www.glos.ac.uk/open to see our other open day dates.

UNI ESSENTIALS SESSIONS Get information about student loans, applications and university accommodation at information-packed presentations

INTErAcTIvE wOrKShOPSGet involved in a practical learning session. Meet other students and be inspired by your subject area

OPEN DAY hUBS Get one-to-one advice from academic, finance, accommodation and support teams while enjoying tasty refreshments

SUBJEcT FOcUS TALKSLearn everything you need to know about your degree subject, hearing from current lecturers and students

cAMPUS AND AccOMMODATIONExplore the campus you could study at and visit halls of residence on a student-run tour

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Find out about Your Future Planwww.glos.ac.uk/yourfutureplan

If you haven’t yet booked

your place, visit www.glos.ac.uk/

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Our Media centre includes broadcast standard facilities and multimedia newsrooms

A top 10 UK modern universityGuardian University Guide 2016

In the UK top 10 for student supportWhatUni Student Choice Awards 2015

94% of graduates in employment or further study within 6 monthsDLHE 2013/14

New state-of-the-art facilities for computing opened in 2015

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Make the most of your Gloucestershire open dayYou can plan your day to suit you using the programme in this book. here’s an idea about what it could look like…

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1. rEgISTrATIONCheck in. Get all the information you need for the day

5. LUNchEnjoy lunch in our campus cafés

8. cAMPUS AND AccOMMODATION TOUrExplore halls of residence and our campus

Find out about student life at Gloucestershire

/universityofglos

4.SUBJEcT FOcUS TALKDiscover all you need to know about your subject

2. wELcOME TALKFind out about Your Future Plan from staff and students

9. JOUrNEY hOMERecap what you enjoyed most about your day and plan your next step

6. INTErAcTIvE SUBJEcT wOrKShOPGet hands-on with a practical subject workshop

3. ThrEE BIg QUESTIONS SESSIONExplore accommodation, finance and application processes

7. OPEN DAY hUBSSpeak to university staff and students, one-to-one

What others say Had a fantastic open day, came away all set to

submit my UCAS application to @uniofglos, and even won a lovely warm hoodie! Thank you.

8:15 AM - 31 Oct 2015

me @EmmelleDiess

@uniofglos very well run open day, been to three others & yours was by far the best! Made the three hour drive well worth it. @UoGSocAndCrim

10:54 AM - 3 Oct 2015

clarkie @pcbikerider

I have absolutely fallen in love with @uniofglos

4:46 AM - 3 Oct 2015

chloe @_ChloeSophia_

The atmosphere was amazing. The campus was stunning and the accommodation was fantastic. Also, the town of cheltenham is perfect.” Open day survey 2015

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The facilities are incredible, the opportunities are amazing and the teaching staff are really professional and genuinely care about their students.”Open day survey 2015

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The lecturer was engaging, informative and friendly - and most importantly, he was passionate about his subject matter and the course. he really fired me up to want to come and study at the University of gloucestershire.”Open day survey 2015

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As part of your preparation for university, you will need to write a winning UCAS application including a personal statement. You may also need to arrange a student loan and secure a room in halls of residence.

Our Uni Essentials Sessions will get you started, so that when you arrive, you are ready to grab university life with both hands.

Welcome and Student Life TalkFind out what makes us different; what we’re passionate about and the support we offer every student to create their own unique career plan, Your Future Plan. You don’t need to rely on what we say, as you’ll hear what our students think too!

Three Big QuestionsDiscover the secrets of creating a successful UCAS application including writing a strong personal statement. Explore the ins and outs of student finance and accommodation. This one session will help you to get fully prepared for university life.

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In the UK top 10 for student

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creative Music Technology (13:00) Surround sound mixing

Multichannel audio is a rapidly growing area with increasing opportunities for use. In this interactive workshop, you will discover how to move sound objects in a multi speaker set up and experience 5.1 mixing for moving image and special FX.

computing (all day) A day in the life @ Computing School

Join the School of Computing and Technology in our state-of-the-art facilities to experience virtual reality headsets, live games design and take the opportunity to become cyber aware!

Get up close and personal with your degree subject in an exciting practical session, just like our students do. You will meet other students (who you may well end up studying with) and be inspired by a fascinating area of your degree.

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Interactive workshops

Law (12:30) Law in action

For a taste of what our Law degree is all about, join our interactive session where you will participate in an activity on intellectual property law and experience a sample teaching session on criminal law. This is your opportunity to gain insight into our course and explore your future career options.

Media Production (13:00) Media Production challenge

One of the skills of a modern media professional is the ability to react quickly and creatively to new challenges. In this workshop, you will have access to a variety of Media Production equipment and software. Working in small groups with current Media Production students, you will gain hands-on experience of responding quickly to a brief and exploring different methods of interpreting it.

Magazine Journalism and Production (13:00) Magazine-making

Design your own magazine pages in our interactive workshop run by experienced magazine editors and journalism lecturers. Try your hand at cropping images, writing headlines and editing text, and get a taste of what it’s like to study with us in the Journalism department.

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Course Talk (TC102)

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Welcome/ Student Life Talk

Three Big

Questions

School of Media Overview

Animation Business Computing

Computer and Cyber

Forensics

Computer Games Design

Computer Games

ProgrammimgComputing

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Course Talk (LCE042)

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TC014Course Talk (WW101B)

Course Talk (WW107)

Course Talk (WW001)

Course Talk (WW001)

Course Talk (WW001a)

Creative Music

Technology

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Cyber and Computer Security

Digital Media and Web

Technologies

Film and TV Production

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Journalism Courses Law Media

ProductionMusic

CoursesProduct Design Radio

Course Talk (WW107)

Course Talk (WW002)

Course Talk (TC015)

Course Talk (EW004)

Course Talk and Interactive

Workshop (LC114)

Course Talk (TC104)

Course Talk (TC102)

Course Talk (DH003)

Course Talk (EW016)

Interactive Workshop (EW004)

Interactive Workshop

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Interactive Workshop

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Magazine Journalism and

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Interactive Workshop (EW004)

• The School of Computing and Technology will be open all day to showcase a day in the life of a computing student• For Film and Television Production Level 6, please visit the school stand in the Open Day Hubs area

Course Talk (EW004)

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Our lecturers (and students) are in the spotlight at our open days, so that you can be inspired by their passion and expertise first-hand. From subject presentations to one-to-one chats, you’ll get insights into the degree subjects you’re interested in as well as who will be teaching you.

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Nick Stubbscourse Leader, Tv Production

Assistant Director for TalkBack ProductionsFreelance producer

and director, with clients including the BBC

LIghTAndre van rooijenLecturer, computer games

Design and 3D Design

Visual design and games development for Adidas,

Sony and Intel

Freya BillingtonSubject Leader, Film Production

BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Editor on documentaries

for BBC4 and BBC2

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You will also get to chat to students, discovering what they really get up to as part of campus life as well as what they enjoy most about their degree and Your Future Plan activities.

Make the most of your time with lecturers to find out about their teaching styles, what they’re passionate about as well as their industry and academic experience. And if your subject holds application interviews, use this time to leave a positive impression of your subject-relevant skills, in preparation for interview stage.

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Open Day Hubs

rEgISTrATIONTell us you are here and get started with your Gloucestershire open day experience

The Open Day hubs are dedicated stands for different subject areas and almost every university department, all in one room.

Time spent here is your chance to have one-to-one chats with lecturers as well as finance and accommodation teams, support staff and Your Future Plan representatives. Students will also be on hand for you to liaise with.

You can book your campus and accommodation tours from here at a time to suit you and enjoy refreshments that will be on tap for most of the day.

Take a look below for a sneak preview into what’s going on.

ADMISSIONS AND APPLIcATIONSHave a one-to-one chat about the UCAS application process. No question will be left unanswered

STUDENTS’ UNION AcTIvITIESBrowse our over 100 sports clubs and societies, part-time employment and work experience opportunities, and exciting Freshers’ Fayre events

AcADEMIc SchOOLSMeet teaching teams and current students at our school stands to find out more about your course

YOUr FUTUrE PLANExplore your personal career plan that we will support you to start right from your first year

hELPZONEFrom finding course timetables to accessing dyslexia support, our helpzone advisers are dedicated to making your university experience the best it can be

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In 2012 we were given the green light to renovate Park campus. The first development was our Media centre followed last September by the new home for our School of computing and Technology. Our students work as professionals in industry-standard studios and labs.

cOMPUTINgDedicated research labs and purpose-built break-out areas including games consoles and 4K TV screens equip our computing students with everything they need to excel at their subjects.

MEDIA cENTrECreativity and the latest technology come together in our Media Centre,

with its broadcast-standard TV and radio facilities, multimedia newsrooms, film, animation and music studios.

MOOT cOUrT rOOMOur law students hone their debating skills in our Moot Court Room, presenting arguments in front of practising barristers and solicitors. They recently reached the semi-finals of the OUP BPP National Mooting Competition.

Park campusCheltenham

Our welcome Talks at 10am and 11am will tell you more about our plans

for Pittville

Superior studio bedroom*

Townhouse kitchen and social area*

Standard bedroom*

*All graphics are illustrative and development details may be different

Pittville Student VillageCheltenham

£38million investment in Pittville Student village

We’re currently developing a brand new student village that those starting in 2017 will be the first to enjoy. The village is part of our student accommodation guarantee which you’ll discover more about at the open day.

chOIcE OF hOMESFrom town houses and studio apartments to en-suite rooms, the development offers high-quality living options to suit a range of budgets.

SOcIAL SPAcESA gym, outdoor games area, landscaped grounds, bar, café, shop and faith space are just some of the facilities you will enjoy.

LOcATION IS EvErYThINgPittville is a short walk, bus or bike ride to our Cheltenham campuses and an easy walk into the town centre. The famous Cheltenham Racecourse (think Gold Cup Week and big festivals) and the stunning Pittville Park are also close by. Cheltenham town centre hosts specialist student nights and we’ll ensure there’s a late-night bus service to get you safely home.

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Discover GloucestershireFrom students to celebrities, people from all walks of life are proud to call gloucestershire their home. hrh Prince charles, Lily Allen, rugby’s Phil vickery and artist Damien hirst all have homes in the county. And many of our students choose to stay after graduating, finding work with multinational businesses including Superdry, Dyson and Zurich.

With over 45 festivals each year, Gloucestershire offers something for everyone – music, cricket, cider, food – it’s all here, drawing in big names and rising stars.

We’ve also got the great outdoors in abundance, from the picture-perfect Cotswolds to the ancient Forest of Dean. You can take the plunge at Cotswold Water Park or scale new heights at the Warehouse Climbing Centre.

If you prefer to shop ‘til you drop, chic boutiques, chain stores and plenty in between offer a shopper’s paradise. And with a diverse nightlife boasting everything from dancefloors to traditional pubs, comedy evenings to cocktail bars, our students grow and thrive here.

Our students work behind the scenes at the biggest international events in Gloucestershire. And when it’s time to play, they can be found on the pitch, out on the town, or soaking up the atmosphere of our festival county.

Getting herePark campus » Cheltenham

ADDrESSThe Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 2RH

BY rAILCheltenham Spa is served by rail services from London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow. A taxi from the train station will cost approximately £6.

BY cArCheltenham is easily accessible from the motorway and dual carriageway network, lying from Junction 11 on the M5. For more detailed information please visit www.glos.ac.uk/travel

Park ChallinorCar Parking

Free parking is available on campus and you will

not require a parking permit for the

open day.

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Your notes

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Use this space to get prepared for your open day. Note down your questions and anything else that will help you get the best from the day

www.glos.ac.uk 03330 14 14 14 enquiries@glos.ac.uk

AnimationFilm ProductionFilm and Television ProductionTelevision ProductionMedia Production

Business ComputingComputing Computer Games DesignComputer Games ProgrammingComputer and Cyber ForensicsCyber and Computing SecurityDigital Media and Web TechnologiesProduct Design

Creative Music TechnologyMusic BusinessPopular Music

JournalismMagazine Journalism and ProductionSports Journalism

Radio

Law

Degrees based at Park campus

We endeavor to deliver everything as stated in this programme. However, details may vary on the day. Please check our website for updates, as well as for fees and additional costs