Academic excellence for business and the professions
Open Day 2012
6th October 2012 / 10:00 to 15:00
Why study at City?
Choosing the right university for you is one of the most important decisions you will make. To help you, here are six reasons that make City special: 1. We are a University with a reputation for academic excellence. Our staff and students are actively involved in pioneering research. In the Government̢۪s latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), our research in fifteen areas was rated by expert panels as amongst the best in the world. 2. We offer exceptional employment prospects by having strong links with business and the professions. We are ranked 10th in the UK for graduate-level jobs and 12th for graduate starting salaries (The Sunday Times University Guide 2012). 3. We are located in the heart of central London, close to the capital̢۪s leading financial, legal, media and medical institutions. Both professionally and personally, you will have the opportunity to benefit from all that London has to offer. 4. We are in the top 5% of global universities according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12 and are ranked in the top 30 higher education institutions in the UK by the Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2012. 5. We are an international university. Our student population is drawn from over 150 different countries, helping to create a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere. 6. We are committed to supporting you in your education and your life in London. In 2011, City won the coveted Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award for Outstanding Student Services Team.
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Welcome to City Your arrival A guide to our buildings Talks and tours Talks planner Cass Business School School of Arts & Social Sciences 12 School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences 14 The City Law School 15 School of Informatics 16 School of Health Sciences 18 Accommodation 20 Student Centre 21 Student life 22 A short history of City University London 24 Self-guide map 25 Fast-track form
Welcome to City University London’s Open Day I am delighted that you have chosen to visit us and experience what City University London has to offer. Our commitment to academic excellence, our focus on business and the professions and our location in the heart of a global city make us distinctive. If you decide to join us you will learn with staff at the forefront of their fields. For example, the last Government assessment of our research quality identified fifteen areas of academic activity where our research is comparable with the very best in the world.
Professor Paul Curran Vice-Chancellor City University London
Our courses are popular, we have a close relationship with many professional institutions and businesses, we attract students and staff from around 150 countries and we produce graduates who are in demand by employers: we are ranked 10th in the UK for graduate-level jobs by The Sunday Times 2012. We hope that our Open Day will provide you with an understanding of what City can do for you and what it would be like to study with us. Welcome to City.
City Open Days are designed to help you get a feel for the University and in particular the course(s) you might be interested in. But life at City won’t just be about your course: the Students’ Union exists to ensure that you have a great time at university, by organising events, supporting clubs, sports and societies and representing the student body. In order to make the most of your visit, I’d recommend a campus tour where you can see the facilities. You should also try your best to attend all the talks and presentations that interest you. There will be many current students around on the day and all of them will be more than happy to answer your questions. Going to university is one of the biggest decisions you will make, so don’t be afraid to separate from your parents or friends and have a look round for yourself so that you can develop your own perspective. Giulio Folino Students’ Union President City University London
The Students’ Union will be available all day in Saddlers Bar, our on-campus venue, giving talks on student life, sport, events and activities. They can also answer any questions you might have about being a student here. I hope you have a great day and if you do choose City, I look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Your arrival FREE TEA AND COFFEE
Our Open Day is held at our Northampton Square campus. On arrival, please make your way to the main entrance of the University Building (B) (see map on facing page), where one of our Student Ambassadors will help you with registration and any queries. Please make sure that you bring your confirmation email, which includes your barcode for fast-track registration. TRAVEL TIME BETWEEN TALKS AND TOURS
Due to the layout of our campus, please allow up to ten minutes to travel between the talks and tours you wish to attend.
Help yourself to a cup of tea or coffee when you arrive and take five minutes after registration to plan your day with the help of this guide.
COURSE ADVICE
For more detailed information about the course(s) you are considering, please visit the Information Stand for the relevant School. Student Ambassadors – clearly identified by their red t-shirts – will guide you.
LOCATION
Main Refectory, University Building (B) REFRESHMENTS
Hot and cold food will be available to purchase throughout the day from all University catering outlets. Ask at the Help Desk should you require directions. FACILITIES FOR PRAYER AND REFLECTION
Please ask at the Help Desk on the main walkway in the University Building (B) if you need to pray during the day. They will direct you to the appropriate facilities. HELP DESK
If you want to know anything about what’s happening on the day just visit one of our Help Desks on either the main walkway in the University Building (B) or on the first floor in the College Building (A). We can advise you on how to make the most of your day and point you in the right direction for talks or tours. LOCATIONS
Main walkway, University Building (B) The Great Hall Foyer, College Building (A)
CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Student Area, opposite the Career and Skills Development Service, Drysdale Building (E) SCHOOL OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Journalism: ground floor, College Building (A) Department of Music: lower ground floor, College Building (A) School of Social Sciences: atrium, Social Sciences Building (D) SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Tait Building (C) THE CITY LAW SCHOOL
Room AG06, College Building (A) SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Tait Building (C) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Common Room, College Building (A)
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A guide to our buildings Career and Skills Development Service, Unitemps and Student Development and Outreach Teams.
Angel
Santander Bank
Saddlers Bar
Students’ Union Office
Angel
Sports Desk
D H
C
E
Great Hall Drysdale Garden
B
A
Main Entrance College Common Room
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre
Level 1 Walkway Main Library and Library Graduate Centre
Student Centre
Barbican Farringdon
A COLLEGE BUILDING B UNIVERSITY BUILDING C TAIT BUILDING D SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING E DRYSDALE BUILDING H CENTENARY BUILDING
Access to the Tait Building (C) is via the University Building (B).
Entrance Accessible entrance
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Talks and tours ACCOMMODATION TALK
Throughout the day we’ll be giving talks and tours for you to find out about student life at City. These take place across the University so please speak to someone at the Help Desk if you need assistance.
Where you will live is a key factor in choosing your university and this talk will present the accommodation options available at City. We will also advise you of the costs, how to apply and further information about living in London. TIMES
10:30 and 13:00 LOCATION
Great Hall, College Building (A) WELCOME TO CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON
We believe our students are the best people to promote the University so City’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Curran, will be joined by an alumnus to showcase the exciting opportunities City University London has to offer. They will also be able to answer any questions you have about studying at City. TIMES
10:00, 12:15
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30
ADMISSIONS TALK
‘Sandpit’, Library, University Building (B)
This talk will cover the key stages in the annual admissions process including how to apply, the UCAS system and different types of offers. This is an ideal opportunity to find out how the admissions process works. TIMES
11:00, 12:15, 14:15 LOCATION
LOCATION
DURATION
45 minutes
STUDENT FINANCE TALK
STUDENT LIFE TALK
30 minutes
Student funding is one of the most important factors in planning for your life at University. This talk provides up-to-date information on student finance including funding sources, eligibility, scholarships and money management tips. For information about the NHS Finance talk please refer to page 17. TIMES
11:00 and 12:45
DURATION
The Students’ Union plays a central role at City University London and this talk will highlight the key services and areas of support available. It includes details about clubs and societies, information on health and sports facilities, club nights, live music events and education and welfare support. TIMES
11:00, 13:00, 14:30 LOCATION
The Students’ Union, University Building (B)
DURATION
30 minutes
45 minutes
LOCATION
DURATION
15 minutes SPORTS TALK
Whether you are a complete beginner to a sport, have represented your school or college or even played at county and national level, we have opportunities for you to participate. This talk will provide you with key information on the leisure activities and competitive university sport available here at City. TIMES
10:30, 11.45 LOCATION
LOCATION
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tait Building (C)
TIMES
DURATION
30 minutes
11:00 and 12:15: Great Hall, College Building (A) 14:15: Room A130, College Building (A)
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, Tait Building (C)
LIBRARY TALK
The Library will be a key area during your time at City. Find out how our excellent facilities and large range of electronic resources, including a library app and our universal study skills package ‘Upgrade’, can support you during your studies. Hear from our dedicated subject librarians about the one-to-one assistance and the tailored workshops offered.
DURATION
Room BG02, University Building (B) DURATION
30 minutes If you miss any of these talks you can speak to someone in the following areas throughout the day (10:00 to 15:00): Student Centre, University Building (B) - Student Finance - Accommodation - Admissions Students’ Union, University Building (B) - Students’ Union and Sport The Library, University Building (B) - Library
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CAMPUS TOURS
Who better to give you the real picture of what it is like to study and live here than our very own students? Our Student Ambassadors will show you our main campus facilities such as the Student Centre, the Career and Skills Development Service, the Library and the main buildings around Northampton Square. TIMES
Every 10 minutes from 10:00 to 14:30 (booking required) LOCATION
Book your place at the Campus Tour registration desk, main walkway, University Building (B). Tours depart from outside Waterstone̢۪s Bookshop (outside the main Northampton Square entrance). DURATION
30 minutes LIBRARY TOURS
See page 21 for further details of our Library. Tours are available throughout the day but remember that current students will be using the Library on the day, so please respect their study environment. TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION THE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY BUILDING (B) DURATION
10 t0 20 minutes
DEPARTMENT TOURS
See the department guides in the pages that follow for information about department tours.
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A COLLEGE BUILDING
Talks Planner
B UNIVERSITY BUILDING
Activity
Room
Length of talk
10:00
10:15
10:30
10:4
WELCOME TALK
OTLT
30 mins
OTLT
STUDENT FINANCE
OTLT
45 mins
ACCOMMODATION
GH
30 mins
ADMISSIONS
GH/A130
45 mins
SPORTS AND LEISURE
BG03
30 mins
STUDENT LIFE
SU
30 mins
CASS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OVERVIEW
Oakden
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
Geary
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Geary
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Oakden/Geary
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Oakden
30 mins
CASS UNDERGRADUATE STUDY ABROAD AND PLACEMENT OPTIONS
Birley
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
AG07
45 mins
MOOTING DEMONSTRATION
AG07
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Finkelstein Laboratory
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL, ENERGY AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
CG02
30 mins
CIVIL ENGINEERING INFORMATION CENTRE
C118
All day
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICAL AND AIR TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
CG03
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
CG05
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS
C304
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
CG04
45 mins
HANDS ON COMPUTER SCIENCE LAB SESSION
EG12
45 mins
INTERACTION LAB SESSIONS
OTLT Foyer
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
B103
45 mins
B103
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY
Drysdale Lecture Theatre
45 mins
Drysdale Lect
INTRODUCTION TO OPTOMETRY
B104
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO MIDWIFERY
BG02
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
OTLT
30 mins
NHS STUDENT FINANCE TALK
GH
30 mins
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
DLG19
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
DLG08
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
D220
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
D104
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
ALG10
60 mins
INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
A130
45 mins
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
AG21
45 mins
GH
BG03
Oakden
OTLT
DLG08
A130
45
C TAIT BUILDING
E DRYSDALE BUILDING
D SOCIAL SCIENCES BUILDING
H CENTENARY BUILDING
11:00
11:15
11:30
11:45
12:00
12:15
12:30
12:45
13:00
13:15
13:30
GH – The Great Hall OTLT – Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre SU – Students’ Union 13:45
14:00
14:15
14:30
14:45
OTLT OTLT
OTLT GH
GH
GH
A130
BG03 SU
SU
SU
Oakden Geary
Geary Geary
Geary
Oakden
Geary
Oakden
Oakden
Oakden
Birley
Birley
AG07
AG07 AG07
AG07
Finkelstein Laboratory
Finkelstein Laboratory
CG02
CG02
CG03
CG03
CG05
CG05
C304
C304
CG04
C304 CG04
CG04
EG12
EG12
OTLT Foyer B103
OTLT Foyer B103
OTLT Foyer
B103
ture Theatre
OTLT Foyer
B103 Drysdale Lecture Theatre
B104
B104 BG02
B104 BG02
BG02
OTLT
OTLT GH
DLG19
DLG19 DLG08
D220
D220
D104
D104 ALG10 A130 AG21
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Cass Business School
INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Student Area, opposite the Career and Skills Development Service, Drysdale Building (E)
Cass Business School delivers innovative and relevant education, research and consultancy. Located in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial centres, Cass is the business school for the City of London. Our undergraduate, specialist Masters, MBA, executive education and research programmes have a reputation for excellence and attract students from around the world. We are proud that our undergraduate programme is ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for Business, Finance and Management degrees by The Guardian University Guide 2013.
CASS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION TO ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
This talk will cover career opportunities in business and finance and how Cass degrees prepare you for your career. As an intellectual hub for the world’s leading financial centre, Cass provides undergraduate programmes that will stimulate, challenge and give you the key skills to maximise your career prospects.
As the longest established Actuarial Science degree in England, this degree will offer you a sound education in actuarial and financial studies, as well as mathematics, statistics and information technology. It will help to equip you for success in your career in the actuarial profession, investment or financial analysis.
DEGREES
BSc Actuarial Science
BSc Accounting and Finance BSc Actuarial Science BSc Business Studies BSc Banking and International Finance BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management BSc Management TIMES
10:30 and 12:30 LOCATION
Oakden Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes
DEGREE TIMES
11:00 and 14:00 LOCATION
Geary Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Developed and operated in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), this degree prepares you for a career with leading accounting and audit firms. The degree grants exemptions from the ICAEW’s Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) professional exams. DEGREE
BSc Accounting and Finance TIMES
11:30 and 12:30 LOCATION
Geary Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes
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INTRODUCTION TO BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Discover more about Cass̢۪s specialist degrees and career opportunities in the exciting and challenging world of finance and investment. These degrees aim to give you a broad and deep knowledge of financial management and investment practices and their applications. The degrees equip students with the skills and practical knowledge that are highly sought after by employers in the competitive area of financial markets. DEGREES
BSc Banking and Finance BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management TIMES
11:30 and 13:00 LOCATION
11:30: Oakden Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) 13:00: Geary Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes
DEGREES
BSc Business Studies BSc Management TIMES
11:00, 13:00, 14:00 LOCATION
Oakden Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes CASS UNDERGRADUATE STUDY ABROAD AND PLACEMENT OPTIONS
Learn more about the study abroad and placement opportunities available to Cass undergraduate students. This presentation will provide an overview of placement and study abroad options, outline their benefits and include a Q&A session with a current Cass student who has recently completed a placement. TIMES
12:00 and 14:00 LOCATION
Birley Lecture Theatre, Centenary Building (H) DURATION
30 minutes
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the UK, these highly flexible degrees in business and management will equip you with the broadbased knowledge, skills and training for a career in the global business world. Integrating academic rigour with a practical, problem-solving approach leads to rewarding careers in a wide range of companies in the City of London and beyond.
Employers know that Cass students are high achievers, with the right attitude and a work-ready approach. That is why Cass is a target institution for leading global companies such as Goldman Sachs and IBM. It is also why our graduates often find jobs before they have finished their final year (especially those that have undertaken placements).
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School of Arts & Social Sciences
INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Department of Journalism: College Building (A) Department of Music: lower ground floor, College Building (A) School of Social Sciences: atrium, Social Sciences Building (D)
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
City’s Centre for Music Studies offers an unparalleled range of undergraduate modules in addition to solo performance tuition by academics from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The talk will give an overview of the music course, information about the Centre, what we specialise in, our facilities and entrance requirements. Following the subject talk there will be a tour of the facilities. DEGREE
The School of Arts & Social Sciences provides you with a dynamic, academically rigorous environment for your undergraduate study. We focus on four disciplines in the social sciences – Economics, International Politics, Psychology and Sociology – and on Journalism, Music and Cultural Enterprise. In all subject areas, you will benefit from City’s central London location, our close links with the professions and the academic and personal support needed to succeed in your degree.
BMus Music TIME
13:00
boasts state-of-the-art multimedia studios and digital newsrooms. Following the subject talk, students will be on hand to show you the facilities and talk about their experiences. DEGREES
BA Journalism BA Journalism and Economics BA Journalism and Sociology BA Journalism and Psychology TIMES
10:30, 12:30 LOCATION
Room A130, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes followed by a tour of the Department
LOCATION
ALG10, College Building (A) DURATION
60 minutes followed by a 30 minute tour of the Department MUSIC FACILITIES
You are welcome to explore the facilities throughout the day where you can meet current students and alumni in action. MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Four current students from the Department of Music will be performing as the Hall Street Quartet. TIMES
11:00, 12:30 LOCATION
Bandstand, Northampton Square
JOURNALISM FACILITIES
Staff and students will be available in the multimedia studios and digital news rooms all day for you to ask questions and view the facilities. INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
New for 2013, the BA in Cultural and Creative Industries will appeal to those wanting to gain a critical understanding of the cultural and creative industries. Find out about the course and how your experiences and knowledge will enable you to develop and exploit opportunities in the creative and cultural sector nationally and internationally. DEGREE
BA Cultural and Creative Industries INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
Discover the secrets of starting your journalism career from our academics and current undergraduate students. City’s Journalism Department is one of the best known in the country and
TIME
12:00
LOCATION
Room AG21, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
An Economics degree from City University London gives you the professional skills and experience employers demand and includes teaching in all the major fields of economics from lecturers recruited for their research excellence. This subject discussion will give you an in-depth insight into why understanding economics is critical, what you will study during your degree, who will teach you and how we support your learning and prepare you for employment. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions. DEGREES
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This talk will provide you with an introduction to Psychology and studying the subject at City. This BPS-accredited degree encourages students to exercise analytical and critical thinking, as well as the careful appraisal of evidence. Psychology is a science. This means we aim to support our students in becoming scientist-professionals: individuals who make evidencebased decisions and can evaluate research in their field.We cover the core areas of Psychology: research methods and statistics, biological basis of behaviour, cognitive basis of behaviour, and developmental and social psychology.
BSc Economics BSc Economics and Accountancy BSc Financial Economics
BSc Psychology
TIMES
10:30 and 12:30
LOCATION
Room DLG08, College Building (A)
11:00, 13:00 Room D104, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
This introductory talk provides an insight into international politics and the two courses offered at City. Following the talk you will have a chance to speak to current students. DEGREES
BSc International Politics BSc International Politics and Sociology TIMES
11:00 and 13:00 LOCATION
Room D220, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes
DEGREES TIMES
LOCATION
DURATION
45 minutes INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
A degree from the Department of Sociology here at City develops a range of skills and intellectual abilities valued by employers, including analytical skills; problem solving; communicating ideas; independent judgement and the ability to think constructively about challenging issues. This subject discussion will give you an insight into the three areas of sociology we offer at City (sociology, criminology and media studies) followed by an opportunity to ask questions. DEGREES
BSc Sociology BSc Sociology with Psychology BSc Criminology and Sociology BSc Media Studies and Sociology TIMES
11:30 and 13:30 LOCATION
Room DLG19, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes
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School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Tait Building (C)
The School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences offers a comprehensive range of courses informed by research and reflecting the changing needs of industry. Our Engineering Departments pride themselves on their laboratory facilities and the links maintained with industry. We have recently celebrated 100 years of delivering education in aeronautics. Our Mathematics degrees prepare students for a wide range of careers, including those in the financial sector, education and research.
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
An overview of our courses in electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, computer systems engineering, telecommunications, media communications and multimedia internet systems. This will be followed by a tour of our laboratories and facilities. Staff and students will be available to answer your questions. DEGREES
BEng Biomedical Engineering BEng Computer Systems Engineering BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING INFORMATION CENTRE
Audio-visual displays, examples of design coursework and other information on courses. Civil engineering staff will be available to answer questions. DEGREES
BEng/MEng Civil Engineering BEng/MEng Civil Engineering with Architecture TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Room C118, Tait Building (C) CIVIL ENGINEERING LABORATORY TOUR
LOCATION
Visit our world-class research laboratories, including the geotechnical centrifuge facility and the heavy structures testing laboratory.
DURATION
11:30 and 12:30
TIMES
11:00 and 13:00 with ‘drop-in’ sessions throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 Finkelstein Laboratory, Tait Building (C) 30 minutes ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY TOUR
Visit our experimental and research laboratories where our students perform experimental, modelling and simulation work. Equipment includes biomedical, optics and multimedia systems. TIMES
11:45 and 13:45 LOCATION
Departs from Finkelstein Laboratory, Tait Building (C) DURATION
30 minutes
TIMES
LOCATION
Departs from Room C118, Tait Building (C) DURATION
30 minutes
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INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL, ENERGY AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
The presentation will provide an overview of the mechanical, energy and automotive engineering courses and their career prospects. DEGREES
BEng/MEng Automotive and Motorsport Engineering BEng/MEng Energy Engineering BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering
MECHANICAL, AUTOMOTIVE AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY TOUR
A tour of our laboratories and facilities, including the wind tunnel laboratories for low speed and transonic testing, the two flight simulators and the automotive laboratory complete with F1-style student racing cars.
30 minutes
LOCATION
DURATION
Room CG02, Tait Building (C)
INTRODUCTION TO AERONAUTICAL AND AIR TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
The presentation will provide an overview of the range of courses available in aeronautical and air transport engineering and their career prospects. DEGREES
BEng/MEng Aeronautical Engineering BEng/MEng Air Transport Engineering TIMES
LOCATION
LOCATION
60 minutes
DURATION
TIMES
11:30 and 13:30
TIMES
11:30 and 13:30 Departs from Room CG02, Tait Building (C)
30 minutes
A tour of our laboratories and facilities including the wind tunnels laboratory and the two flight simulators.
Departs from Room CG05, Tait Building (C)
TIMES
11:00 and 13:00
AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS LABORATORY TOUR
INTRODUCTION TO AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
This presentation will provide an overview of the Air Transport Operations with ATPL degree and and its career prospects. DEGREES
BSc Air Transport Operations with ATPL TIMES
11:00 and 13:00 LOCATION
Room CG05, Tait Building (C) DURATION
30 minutes
DURATION
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICS
This presentation will include an introduction to the mathematics degrees offered at City University London and their career prospects. DEGREES
BSc/MMath Mathematical Science BSc/MMath Mathematical Science with Computer Science BSc/MMath Mathematical Science with Finance and Economics BSc/MMath Mathematical Science with Statistics BSc/MMath Mathematics and Finance TIMES
11:00, 12:00, 14:00 with ‘drop-in’ sessions throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
11:00 and 13:00
Room C304, Tait Building (C)
Room CG03, Tait Building (C)
45 minutes
LOCATION
DURATION
30 minutes
DURATION
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The City Law School
INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Room AG06, College Building (A)
The City Law School is one of London̢۪s major law schools, offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses. It was the first law school in London to educate students and practitioners at all stages of legal education. We offer courses suitable for everyone interested in following a career in law, including undergraduate and postgraduate law, specialist Masters and research degrees and professional legal qualifications.
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
Attend our talk and discover why you should study law at The City Law School. Understand various routes to becoming a practising lawyer, find out about the courses we offer and identify which one is right for you. At the end of the talk you will have the opportunity to put your questions to current City students. DEGREE
LLB Law TIMES
11:00 and 13:00 LOCATION
Room AG07, College Building (A) DURATION
45 minutes MOOTING DEMONSTRATION WITH CITY STUDENTS
At The City Law School we place a great emphasis on mooting as a way to develop your legal skills and provide you with invaluable experience of public speaking. A moot is essentially a mock trial where two sides argue a point of law in front of an acting judge who, based on the presentation by each side, decides who wins the trial. Come along to this session and see City students perform a mooting demonstration. TIMES
12:00 and 14:00 LOCATION
Room AG07, College Building (A) DURATION
30 minutes
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School of Informatics
INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Tait Building (C)
The School of Informatics offers a wide choice of exciting, distinctive and professional degrees, which will equip you for careers in the IT industry, commerce, research and consultancy. Visit the Information Stand throughout the day for discussions with members of staff and current students about our courses, admissions requirements and our sector-leading placement and employability prospects. We will also be offering interactive demonstrations of some of our staff and student work, as well as a tour of our Interaction Laboratory showcasing our work with emerging technologies.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Find out how City̢۪s computing degrees give you a head start in the IT profession. Topics include course structure, graduate employability, industry recognition and placements in the IT industry. DEGREES
BSc Business Computing Systems BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science with Games Technology BSc Software Engineering
INTERACTION LABORATORY TOUR
Visit our Interaction Laboratory for demonstrations of our work with emerging new technologies and interfaces, many of which will be available as development platforms for your Individual Project during your degree. Please sign up at the School of Informatics Information Stand on the day to secure a place on the tour. TIMES
12:00, 12:40, 13:20, 14:30 LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs from the Information Stand, Oliver Thomson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Tait Building (C)
DURATION
30 minutes
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11:00, 12:30, 14:00 Room CG04, Tait Building (C) 30 minutes followed by a 15 minute question and answer session HANDS-ON COMPUTER SCIENCE LABORATORY SESSION
Join our dedicated teaching support team in the computer laboratory for an example of how practical programming skills are taught through the medium of a simple game that you will be able to modify. Meet at the School of Informatics Information Stand ten minutes prior to laboratory sessions. TIMES
12:00 and 14:00 LOCATION
Room EG07, Drysdale Building (E) DURATION
45 minutes
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School of Health Sciences
INFORMATION STAND TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Common room, College Building (A)
Offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses, City University London̢۪s School of Health Sciences aims to develop the future practice, policy and research leaders for the healthcare sector. With world-class academics and experienced practitioners leading our courses, students graduate highly skilled in clinical and professional competencies, research and policy, healthcare management techniques and in the application of evidence-based care. Delivering undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, specialist masters, research degrees and continuing professional development courses in a wide range of areas, we are the School of choice for aspiring and practising healthcare practitioners, managers, policy makers and researchers.
INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Learn about speech and language therapy as a profession. We will explain the course programme and its objectives, our approach to teaching and the clinical placements that we offer. We will talk about the exciting and rewarding career prospects for a professionally-accredited speech and language therapist and why City is the best choice for you. DEGREES
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy BSc (Hons) Human Communication TIMES
11:00, 12:30, 14:00 LOCATION
Room B103, University Building (B) DURATION
45 minutes INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY
Hear about life as a radiographer and the course options available to you: diagnostic radiography and radiotherapy and oncology. Each is distinct and we will explain the differences. Both are about becoming a team player in a hospital and working closely with other health professionals. Both offer excellent career prospects. DEGREES
BSc (Hons) Radiography Diagnostic Imaging BSc (Hons) Radiography Radiotherapy and Oncology TIMES
10:30 and 13:30 LOCATION
Drysdale Lecture Theatre, Room ELG19, Drysdale Building (E) DURATION
45 minutes
SAAD RADIOGRAPHY CENTRE TOUR
Visit our Saad Centre for Radiography Clinical Skills Education. You will be able to see the type of equipment you will use throughout your career. Academics and students will be on hand to answer questions. TIMES
11:15 and 14:15 LOCATION
Departs from Drysdale Lecture Theatre, Room ELG19, Drysdale Building (E) after the talk DURATION
40 minutes INTRODUCTION TO OPTOMETRY
An informative talk that explains this exciting field of study. We will tell you how the course is structured, the study areas that are covered and the type of equipment you will use. We aim to show how we can equip you for a rewarding and valuable career as a professionally-registered optometrist. DEGREE
BSc (Hons) Optometry TIMES
11:00, 12:00, 13:00 LOCATION
Room B104, University Building (B) DURATION
30 minutes
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OPTOMETRY LABORATORY TOUR
Visit our laboratories and experience our facilities first hand. This is a practical session designed to give you a feel for the equipment you will use during your studies at City. You will have the opportunity to make optometric measurements similar to those performed in professional practices. Academics and students will be on hand to answer questions.
INTRODUCTION TO MIDWIFERY
11:30, 12:30, 13:30
Find out what it’s like to study for a rewarding career as a midwife, dealing with women and their families from conception through to postnatal care in hospital and in the community. Today’s midwives take the lead professional role in over 75% of UK births. They play a pivotal role in promoting and maintaining health, facilitating normal childbirth and seeking to enable women to make informed choices about their care. Midwives have excellent career prospects.
Departs from Room B104, University Building (B) after the talk
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
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30 minutes
DEGREE TIMES
11:30, 12:30, 13:30 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
We offer courses in three branches of nursing – adult, child and mental health. Each will equip you for an interesting and challenging career in the NHS or the private sector. You will get an insight into what it’s like to study at City University London, the clinical facilities that are available and the experience you will gain from clinical placements within a diverse world city. We are rated as the best Nursing and Paramedical Institution in London by The Guardian University Guide 2012. Please be aware that a tour of the Clinical Skills Suite will follow this talk. DEGREES
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) Child Nursing BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing TIMES
10:30, 11:45, 13:30 LOCATION
Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre (OTLT), Tait Building (C) DURATION
30 minutes
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Room BG02, University Building (B) DURATION
30 minutes
NHS STUDENT FINANCE TALK
The NHS provides funding for students on City University London’s nursing, midwifery, speech and language therapy and radiography courses. This talk provides up-to-date information on the NHS Bursary Scheme and other sources of funding. TIME
14:15
LOCATION
The Great Hall, College Building (A) DURATION
30 minutes THE CLINICAL SKILLS CENTRE
The new Clinical Skills Centre at Northampton Square provides students with state-of-the-art laboratories so they can rehearse practical caring skills prior to their practice placement. Visit the Centre to observe practical demonstrations such as taking blood pressure, CPR and venepuncture. TIMES
Throughout the day LOCATION
Clinical Skills Centre, University Building (B)
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Accommodation
The Open Day is an ideal opportunity to consider where you will live during your time at City. We offer several options to suit your needs, whether you are looking for a place in halls of residence or private rented accommodation. We will be able to advise you through each stage of your accommodation search, including providing information on housing, deposits, rents, council tax and how to find your nearest doctor and dentist. We have also linked up with www.studentpad.co.uk, a database of local landlords, which has a message board where you can leave your details and find potential flatmates.
The Accommodation team in our Student Centre can advise you further on the halls available within easy travelling distance of the main University buildings. They can also provide you with information on finding housing in the private rented sector. If you would like to view an example of accommodation on offer, Liberty Hall residences will be open from 11:00 to 15:00. You can visit whenever you want to by using the self-guiding map on page 24. TIMES
Throughout the day from 11:00 to 15:00 WALKING DISTANCES (approximate)
Liberty Court: 10 minutes East Central House: 10 minutes Liberty Hall: 10 minutes.
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LIBERTY HALL
Liberty Hall is situated around the corner from Islington. It is within easy reach of all local amenities and transport links, including Angel, Barbican and Old Street Underground stations. Offering 228 single en suite study bedrooms, 6 studio apartments and 3 cluster flats each with 2 bedrooms, all single en suite study bedrooms and studio apartments are fully fitted to a high standard and include shower, toilet and washbasin. All bedrooms have telephone and data points for high-speed internet access. Single study bedrooms share a fully-fitted kitchen and spacious living area. Studio apartments are self-contained with a kitchen and a living/study area. The residence provides 2 purpose-built rooms designed for residents with disabilities. LIBERTY COURT
Liberty Court is located in the historic area of Clerkenwell – formerly known as Little Italy. This newly refurbished residence is situated just behind Farringdon station, with Barbican station less than a 5 minute walk away. Clerkenwell is home to one of London’s largest nightclubs and several pre-club bars and restaurants. The central location of this accommodation means it is within walking distance to the financial district, Bloomsbury, Covent Garden and much more.
Liberty Court offers 291 single rooms in a flat share. The flats are a mix of 3, 4 and 5 bed flats sharing bathrooms, kitchen and lounge. Some of the rooms benefit from larger beds. There are 4 self-contained single studios with private bathroom and kitchenette. EAST CENTRAL HOUSE
East Central House is in the Barbican neighbourhood with art galleries, superb night life, cultural centres, parks and London’s oldest Turkish baths all close by. The central location also ensures good transport links from Old Street and Liverpool Street stations. East Central House is owned by Unite Student Accommodation and offers 100 single en suite rooms in flatshares to City students (the hall also houses students from other universities). Shared flats are a great way of making friends and meeting other students during your first year at University. Each flat has a well-equipped kitchen and the hall offers a common room with flat screen TV and DVD player, an on-site laundry and bicycle storage. High-speed internet access, contents insurance and all utility bills are included in the price.
PRICES EAST CENTRAL HOUSE
Price is £213.00 per week. LIBERTY COURT
Prices start from £180.50 per week. LIBERTY HALL
Prices start from £180.50 per week Please note that prices quoted are for the 2012/13 academic year and are subject to increases in subsequent years.
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Student Centre
STUDENT CENTRE INFORMATION TIMES Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION Student Centre, University Building (B)
The Student Centre offers a wide range of student services and we strongly recommend a visit to find out what is available. Friendly staff will be on hand to help you with any questions you might have about life at City. We are the only UK University Student Centre which holds accreditation from the Institute of Customer Service for service excellence and we won the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award for Outstanding Student Services Team in 2011.
FINANCIAL ADVICE
A member of the Financial Support team will be available to assist with any student funding queries. See page 4 for details on our Finance talk. ADMISSIONS
A member of our Admissions staff will provide advice and information on all aspects of the admissions process including applying and entry requirements. See page 4 for details of our Admissions talk. ACCOMMODATION
If you miss our Accommodation talk or don̢۪t have time to visit our halls you can drop by the Student Centre and we̢۪ll provide you with all the information you need. See page 4 for details of our Accommodation talk. LEARNING SUCCESS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT
The Learning Success team is based within the Student Centre. They deal with disability, dyslexia and academic learning support matters. A member of the team will be on hand to offer information and advice.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVICE
The University has a dedicated International Student Advice team which offers advice and guidance on visa and immigration issues. A member of the team will be on hand during the day to answer any questions you may have. ADVICE FOR PARENTS
As a parent or guardian you may have questions about City University London and university life in general. The Student Centre can offer advice on key issues such as finance, admissions, accommodation, health and wellbeing and support in settling in at City. Please drop by if we can help in any way.
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Student Life
Being a student is not just about studying. It is your chance to meet new people, try new things, take up a new sport or even study in a different country. Come and talk to us about the exciting opportunities available to you during your time at City. STUDENTS’ UNION
The Students’ Union is involved in major decisions made at the University and organises clubs, societies and events. Find out more about what’s on offer or come along to the Student Life and Sport talk (see page 4 for details). TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Students’ Union, University Building (B) SPORT AND LEISURE AT CITY
A member of staff from the Sport and Leisure team will be available throughout the day in the Students’ Union to discuss the sport and exercise opportunities we offer. We will also be providing information about our new intra-mural competition and our £10 million investment in our new state-of-theart University Sports Centre. TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Students’ Union, University Building (B)
LIBRARY
STUDENT VOLUNTEERING
Student life involves spending a fair amount of time in the Library and City has many facilities and resources. Dedicated Library staff members are on hand to offer one-to-one support both online and offline through our website and study skills packages. Discover the study areas, technobooths and presentation pods with access to the latest IT and audio-visual equipment. Library staff are happy to show you the facilities throughout the day.
Visit us to find out more about opportunities for volunteering and how you can become involved in mentoring and work as a student ambassador in local schools and colleges.
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Meet some of our employer partners and find out how they work closely with us to recruit City’s graduates.
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
The Library, University Building (B) CAREER AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
Here to offer help and guidance to you from day one of your course as well as to all pre-entry students offered a place at City University London. Whether you have a clear career plan or are uncertain about your future direction, it makes sense to start using the Service early. TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Career and Skills Development Service, Drysdale Building (E)
TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Career and Skills Development Service, Drysdale Building (E) EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS
TIMES
Throughout the day from 10:00 to 15:00 LOCATION
Career and Skills Development Service, Drysdale Building (E)
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A short history of City University London City’s tradition of providing high quality education relevant to business and the professions dates back 160 years. For many of our graduates, time spent at City laid the groundwork for careers that have changed the world we live in. 1852
The Inns of Court School of Law was founded. One of the earliest providers of legal education in London, it would become a part of The City Law School in 2001. 1876
Herbert Henry Asquith, British Prime Minister from 1908 to 1916, graduated from The Inns of Court School of Law. Asquith was the first of many global leaders including Mohandas ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi, Clement Attlee, Jawaharlal Nehru, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, to pass through what is now The City Law School. 1877
St Bartholomew’s College of Nursing was founded, affiliated with London’s oldest hospital, St Bartholomew’s. The College of Nursing would later be incorporated into the School of Health Sciences at City University London.
1894
The Northampton Institute was founded. With the objective of promoting ‘the industrial skill, general knowledge, health and wellbeing of young men and women belonging to the poorer classes’, the first departments established in the Institute were Mechanical Engineering and Metal Trades, Artistic Crafts for Industry, Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Horology, Electrochemistry and Domestic Economy.
1939-1945
The Northampton Institute once again played a key part in the war effort, providing training courses for members of the RAF, Army and Navy in skills ranging from optics manufacturing to wireless mechanics. The University buildings suffered bomb damage, notably the Great Hall. Post-war reconstruction work would be completed in 1953. 1946
The University Great Hall played host to the boxing competition of the first London Olympic Games. Great Britain excelled in the competition, winning 14 of 15 medals awarded.
The Institute began a period of expansion that would set the stage for its transition into City University London in 1966. Between 1946 and 1956 the number of courses grew, student numbers increased and academic research became more important.
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The Northampton Institute introduced courses in Aeronautical Engineering, the first offered in the United Kingdom. In this year the Institute also presented its first candidates for University of London BSc degrees. 1914-1918
During the First World War, the engineering facilities of the Northampton Institute were used to produce munitions and telegraph sets and members of academic staff helped to train munitions workers and service personnel. All departments also participated in schemes to retrain and find employment for wounded exservicemen. 1927
With the founding of the Department of Optometry and Visual Sciences, the Northampton Institute became one of the first establishments in the world to educate optometrists. City University London remains the only institution in London to offer a BSc in Optometry.
The Northampton Institute offered a summer school on the use of electronic digital computers and calculators in accountancy, costing and management, laying the groundwork for the foundation of the British Computer Society. 1957
The Northampton Institute became the Northampton College of Advanced Technology, with a mandate to increase student numbers and offer advanced degrees whilst retaining the former Institute’s close links with industry. 1963
The Northampton College began to construct its first hall of residence, close to the City of London.
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1966
The University was created by Royal Charter. Dr James Tait was appointed as its first ViceChancellor and Oliver Thompson its first Pro-Chancellor. Together they approached the Lord Mayor of London and they established a unique association between the City and University that continues today, in which the Lord Mayor in office is also the Chancellor of City University London.
1977
The Centre for Legal Studies was established and the Graduate Diploma in Law was offered for the first time. 1988
The School of Engineering was formed under the guidance of Professor Ludwig Finkelstein, its first Dean. 1990
The School of Informatics was formed, bringing together the departments of Information Science, Business Computing and Computer Science Undergraduate degrees in Law were offered for the first time. 1995
1969
The Drysdale and Centenary Buildings were completed. The University Building would be opened a year later, and the Tait Building in 1974. 1971
The astronauts of Apollo 15 visited City University London and presented Vice-Chancellor Tait with a piece of heat shield from the Apollo 15 command module. 1975
The first students of City University London’s new degree in Music began their studies. These students benefitted from the close links between the University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 1976
City offered a Diploma in Journalism, capitalising on its proximity to Fleet Street and its long experience of educating for the professions.
St Bartholomew’s School of Nursing and Midwifery was incorporated into the University; it would become part of the School of Health Sciences . In the same year, the Charterhouse College of Radiography was also incorporated into the University. 2001
Following a generous donation from the Sir John Cass Foundation towards the Business School’s new building project, the School was renamed the Sir John Cass Business School. The Foundation, one of London’s oldest and largest education charities, continues to support the Cass Business School. Her Majesty the Queen opened the new building two years later. The Inns of Court School of Law was integrated into The City Law School. 2003
The School of Arts was formed, bringing together the departments of Music, Journalism and Publishing and Cultural Policy and Management. 2004
The Social Sciences Building was opened.
2010
City University London was ranked in the top five percent of universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top 30 higher education institutions in the UK by the Times Higher Education Table of Tables.
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