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•Advertising•FashionDesign•FineArt•GraphicDesign•Illustration•InteriorDesign•LandscapeArchitecture•VisualCommunications

•AnimalBiology•Biology•Geography•EcologyandEnvironmental Science

•AppliedSocialSciences•Criminology•CriminologyandPsychology•CriminologyandSociology•Policing•Psychology•Sociology

•EarlyChildhoodStudies•EducationandLearning•EducationStudies•PrimaryEducation

•ChildrenandYoung People’sPractice•CommunityandDistrictNursing SpecialistPractice•CommunityandHealth Management•Health,CommunityandSocialCare•HealthandSocialCarePractice•MentalHealthPractice•SocialWork•YouthWork

•CreativeWriting•English•EnglishandCreativeWriting•FilmStudies•History•Religion,PhilosophyandEthics

•Photography:Editorial andAdvertising•Photojournalismand DocumentaryPhotography•Photography

Degrees based at Francis Close Hall campus

OPEN DAY

We endeavour 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

SATURDAYOCTOBER29 10am

We have new creative spaces, art studios and specialist design facilities

Primary Education rated ‘outstanding’Ofsted2015

In the UK top 20 for student supportWhatUniStudentChoiceAwards2016

95% of graduates in employment or further study within 6 monthsDLHE2014/15

This summer we’ve invested in our science labs. Our students also use the latest virtual reality equipment such as Oculus Rift

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.Everythingyouneedtoknowabout thedayisincludedinthisbooklet,somakesureyouexploreitthoroughly.You’llfind theprogrammeonthecentrepages:informationabouton-the-dayactivities,FrancisCloseHallcampusandourfacilities isalsofeatured.

Ifyoucan’tmakethedate,visit www.glos.ac.uk/opentoseeour otheropendaydates.

UNI ESSENTIALS SESSIONS Getinformationaboutstudentloans,applicationsanduniversityaccommodation atinformation-packedpresentations

DISCOVER MOREGetinvolvedinaninteractivesession. Meetotherstudentsandbeinspired byyoursubjectarea

OPEN DAY HUBS Getone-to-oneadvicefromacademic,finance,accommodationandsupportteamswhileenjoyingtastyrefreshments

SUBJECT FOCUS TALKSLearneverythingyouneedtoknowaboutyourdegreesubject,hearingfromcurrentlecturersandstudents

CAMPUS AND ACCOMMODATIONExplorethecampusyoucouldstudy atandvisithallsofresidenceona student-runtour

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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…

1. REgISTRATIONCheckin.Getall theinformationyouneedfortheday

5. LUNCHEnjoylunchinourcampuscafés

8. CAMPUS AND ACCOMMODATION TOURExplorehalls ofresidenceand ourcampus

FindoutaboutstudentlifeatGloucestershire

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4.SUBJECT FOCUS TALKDiscoverall youneedto knowabout yoursubject

2. WELCOME TALKFindoutabout YourFuturePlanfromstaffandstudents

9. JOURNEY HOMERecapwhatyouenjoyedmostaboutyourdayandplanyournextstep

6. DISCOVER MOREGethandsonwitharangeofactivitiesandworkshops

3. THREE BIg QUESTIONS SESSIONExploreaccommodation,finance andapplicationprocesses

7. OPEN DAY HUBSSpeaktouniversitystaffandstudents,one-to-one

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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.

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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

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clarkie @pcbikerider

I have absolutely fallen in love with @uniofglos

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Chloe @_ChloeSophia_

The atmosphere was amazing. The campus was stunning and the accommodation was fantastic. Also, the town of Cheltenham is perfect.” Opendaysurvey2015

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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.”Opendaysurvey2015

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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.”Opendaysurvey2015

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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!

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Three Big Questions

1 How do I get onto my dream course?

2 How can I afford to go?

3 Where will I live?

Thesearethequestionsthatallstudentsconsideringuniversityface.Thishandysessionwillprovideyouwithalltheessentialinformationandtoptipsforyourjourneytouniversity.Wewilltackletheall-importantUCASpersonalstatement,demystifytuitionfees,explainalltheoptionsavailableforstudent-digsandansweranyquestionsyouhaveaboutapplications,financeandaccommodation.Thisisasessionnottobemissed.

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Discover More Join an interactive workshop

All art and design degrees (12:00, 14:00)The perfect art portfolioJoinourheadofArtandDesignforprofessionalguidanceonwhatthebestuniversitiesare lookingforinaportfolio.Learnhowtocreate anoutstandingartpersonalstatementandhowtoprepareforinterview.Learnaboutpresentationtechniques,keythemesandgettoptipson howtomakesureyourportfoliostandsout. Thisworkshopisopentobothstudents andparents.

NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES*Biology/Animal Biology (11:00, 13:00)*Ecology and Environmental Sciences (12:00)*geography (11:00, 13:00)Discovery tour We’llnavigateyouthroughourdegrees,takeyouonan explorationofouroverseas fieldworkdestinationsand introduceyoutoourspecialist facilities.Thenjoinourcurrent studentstoexploretheir applicationexperiences,theirtimewithussofarandthesubstantialinvestmentsthatwe’vemade tofurthercementthesuccess ofourstudentsandgraduates.

*Criminology and Sociology (11:00)*Sociology (11:00)Popular culture and the social world Negotiatingthefutureinanuncertainworld.Inthissessionwediscusssomeofthebigsocialquestionsfacingustodayandhowyoucanmakeadifference.

*Criminology (10:00, 12:00)How criminal are you? Whatconstitutescriminalactivity?Whatmakesacrimeactuallyacrime?This interactivesessionexplorestheconceptofcrimeandhowitrelatestoallofourlives.

*Criminology and Psychology (10:00, 12:00) Preparing for forensic practiceThissessionwillactivelyengageyouinthedynamicfieldsofcriminologyandpsychology-exploringhowyourdegreecanequipyouwiththeknowledgeandexpertiseforafascinatingcareerin forensicpractice.

Psychology/Criminology (12:00 - 15:00)Virtual Reality in Psychology and Criminology VRcanbeusedtohelpexplorehowpeoplebehaveinuncertainenvironments.Itallowsresearcherstocreaterealisticscenariostotestandunderstandthevalidityofeye-witnesstestimony,egwhydosomefirefightersmakefataldecisionswhentheyenteraburningbuilding? TryourVRkittodiscoverjusthow realisticavirtualworldcanfeel!

Social Work (14:00)Putting yourself in their shoesWhatwouldyoudoinaparticularscenario?Asasocialworker, howwouldyourespondtoagivensituation?Partnerwithother studentstoexplorevariouscareissuesthroughroleplayand discussion.Addressquestionslinkedtoprovisionandconsidertheviewsandfeelingsofaserviceuser.Putyourselfintheshoesof asocialworkerandthink,‘HowcanIhelp?’

Health, Social Care, Children and Youth (14:00)Essential skills - Have you got what it takes? Aninteractivesessionexploring theimportanceofexcellent communicationskillsand teamwork.Thisworkshopwill introduceyoutoaselectionofessentialpeopleskillsrequired forthoseaspiringtoworkwithinthehealth,social,childrenandyouthsettings.

Primary Education (11:00)Teacher training masterclass – Ace your interview! Foreverythingyouneedtoknowaboutgainingaplaceonateachertrainingcourse,joinourteachertrainingmasterclass.We’llshowyouhowtoprepareforinterview,howtoconnectwith theinterviewerandhowtodelivertheperfectpresentation.Ifyouwanttolearnhowtostandoutfromthecrowdorstaycoolunderpressure,ourmasterclasswillgiveyoutheanswersyou arelookingfor.

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Beyond the course talks you can discover more about our degrees with these useful and exciting sessions. Open for anyone to attend, whether it’s your subject of interest or just for fun, these more hands-on opportunities will enhance your day and help you get a better feel of what it’s like to be a student with us.

*Includes a subject talk. This will be followed by an optional tour of related facilities, led by Natural and Social Sciences students

Course Talk and

Interactive Worskhop (HC203)

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Course Talk (TC102)

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Interactive Workshop (HC206)

Introduction to Health,

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Animal Biology/ Biology

Applied Social

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Children and Young People’s Practice (FdSc)

Community and District

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Community and Health

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Creative Writing

CriminologyCriminology

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Course Talk (TC001)

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The Perfect Art Portfolio (TheDesignStudio CE002)

Interactive Workshop(HC202)






Course Talk (HC303)

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Course Talk (HC303)

Course Talk (CL050)

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Social Care and Youth courses (HC202)



Social Care and Youth courses (HC202)



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Fine Art Geography Graphic Design

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HELPZONEFromfindingcoursetimetablestoaccessingdyslexiasupport,ourhelpzoneadvisersarededicatedtomakingyouruniversityexperiencethebestitcanbe. Ourdisabilityanddyslexiaadvisers willbeavailablefrom10:00-15:00

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Open Day Hubs

REgISTRATIONTellusyouarehereandget startedwithyourGloucestershire opendayexperience

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.

Youcanbookyourcampusandaccommodationtoursfromhereatatime tosuityouandenjoyrefreshmentsthatwillbeontapformostoftheday.

Takealookbelowforasneakpreview intowhat’sgoingon.

ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONSHaveaone-to-onechat abouttheUCASapplication process.Noquestionwill beleftunanswered

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

ACADEMIC SCHOOLSMeetteachingteamsand currentstudentsatourschool standstofindoutmore aboutyourcourse

YOUR FUTURE PLANExploreyourpersonalcareer planthatwewillsupport youtostartrightfrom yourfirstyear

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Francis Close Hall

Fromtrainingthenextgenerationofteachersandcarers,tocampaigningforthefutureofoursocietyandenvironment,FrancisCloseHall(FCH)hasalottobeproudof.WithitsHogwartsfeel,it’sbeenwithusfromtheverybeginning.Inadditiontoa150-yearheritageineducation,thecampusalsohasawell-earnedreputationfornurturingourdesigners,landscapearchitectsandscientists.

Hardwick Centre for Fashion, Art and Photography

Athrivinghubofcreativity,thiscampusisdedicatedtodesignandphotography,withstudios,adarkroomandsculptureyard.Thereisalwayssomethinggoingonhere,fromguestlectureswithprofessionalsfromVogue,topublicartexhibitions.ThelauncheventforournewFashionDesigndegreerecentlysawdesignersandretailerscatchingthefirstglimpseofourbuddingdesigners’work.

Francis Close Hall and Hardwick campusesCheltenham

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

for Pittville

Pittville Student VillageCheltenham

£38million investment in Pittville Student Village

We’recurrentlydevelopingabrandnewstudentvillagethatthosestartingin2017willbethefirsttoenjoy.Thevillageispartofourstudentaccommodationguaranteewhichyou’lldiscovermoreaboutattheopenday.

CHOICE OF HOMESFromtownhousesandstudioapartmentstoen-suiterooms,thedevelopmentoffershigh-qualitylivingoptionstosuitarangeofbudgets.

SOCIAL SPACESAgym,outdoorgamesarea,landscapedgrounds,bar, café,shopandfaithspace arejustsomeofthefacilities youwillenjoy.

LOCATION IS EVERYTHINgPittvilleisashortwalk,bus orbikeridetoourCheltenhamcampusesandaneasywalkintothetowncentre.ThefamousCheltenhamRacecourse(thinkGoldCupWeekandbigfestivals)andthestunningPittvilleParkarealsoclose by.Cheltenhamtowncentrehostsspecialiststudentnightsandwe’llensurethere’sa late-nightbusservicetoget yousafelyhome.

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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.

Withover45festivalseachyear,Gloucestershireofferssomethingforeveryone–music,cricket,cider,food–it’sallhere,drawinginbignamesandrisingstars.

We’vealsogotthegreatoutdoorsinabundance,fromthepicture-perfectCotswoldstotheancientForestofDean.YoucantaketheplungeatCotswoldWaterParkorscalenewheightsattheWarehouseClimbingCentre.

Ifyouprefertoshop‘tilyoudrop,chicboutiques,chainstoresandplentyin betweenofferashopper’sparadise.Andwithadiversenightlifeboastingeverythingfromdancefloorstotraditionalpubs,comedyeveningstococktailbars,ourstudentsgrowandthrivehere.

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 hereFCH campus » Cheltenham

ADDRESSSwindonRoad,Cheltenham,GloucestershireGL504AZ

PARKINgThereislimitedparkingoncampusthereforewerecommendthatyouusethefreeuniversityOpenDaybuswhichrunsevery10minutesfromCheltenhamRacecourseParkandRide(postcodeGL504SH).TheentrancetotheParkandRideisonNewBarnLane,oppositeUCAS.ThenearestpayanddisplaycarparktoFCHcampusistheNCPonStMargaret’sRoad,Cheltenham(postcodeGL504EJ).

BY RAILCheltenhamSpaisservedbyrailservicesfromLondon,Birmingham,Bristol,CardiffandPlymouth.FrancisCloseHallisapproximately25minutes’walkfromthetrainstation.Ataxifromthetrainstationwillcostapproximately£6.00.

BY CARCheltenhamiseasilyaccessiblefromthemotorwayanddualcarriagewaynetwork,lyingashortdistancefromJunction11ontheM5.Formoredetailedinformationpleasevisitourwebsiteonwww.glos.ac.uk/travel

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