OPEN DAY
Saturday 20th August 2011 10:00am – 3:00pm
Welcome I am pleased to welcome you to Edge Hill University Today’s Open Day will give you the chance to find out about our range of courses and opportunities and look around our vibrant campus, which, with an investment of over £130m, is amongst the best in British higher education. Edge Hill is committed to providing a high quality student experience to those able to benefit from a university education and through the course of today you will meet staff and current students who will be able to provide you with an insight into life at the University. Applications to study at Edge Hill University increased by 30% in the last year. It is one of the fastest growing universities in the UK with applications increasing fourfold in the last decade. Here are some of the reasons why : -
Top five in England for Graduate Employment (Higher Education Statistics Agency 2010) Top two in England for Students’ Personal Development (National Student Survey 2010) Top in the North West for Overall Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2010) Shortlisted for Times Higher Education UK University of the Year 2010 and 2007 Continued investment in facilities with a £14m Student Hub opening September 2011 Grade 1 ‘Outstanding’ result in the latest Ofsted Initial Teacher Education inspection, 2011
Please make the most of this opportunity and have a very enjoyable day.
Dr. John Cater, Vice-Chancellor
Planning your day
We recommend that you begin your visit with the ‘Key Information Session: Edge Hill University, 2012 Student Finance and Accommodation’ presentation which takes place at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm in H1 (Faculty of Health and Social Care). The presentation will introduce you to the University, our courses, facilities and campus developments as well as including overview information of undergraduate Student Fees and Finance and Student Accommodation. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes.
If you have any questions about information in this programme or comments about how we can improve your visit please speak to any member of staff at a Helpdesk or in the Registration Area.
"Edge Hill University has a long tradition of quality and excellence, which is deeply rooted in everything we do. I am proud to be Chancellor of this institution and privileged to be part of its exciting and successful future" Professor Tanya Byron,
Chancellor of Edge Hill University
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Plan your day Time
Activity
10:00am 10:30am 11:00am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm Don’t forget to ask… • • • • • • • • • •
How did we fare in the most recent National Student Survey? How many students are there in the University, in the department or on the course you are interested in? How big are tutor and seminar groups? What facilities does the department have related to your chosen course? Is the library well stocked? Are there plenty of PCs and other IT equipment? What is Ormskirk like? Are public transport links good? What can you do if you don’t get enough UCAS points or meet other conditions of your offer? Are there any opportunities for exchanges abroad? If your chosen course includes placements, e.g. Teaching and Nursing, where will you be sent and what support do you get while you are out on placement? What scholarships and bursaries are available? Is the course professionally accredited?
Contents The information in this booklet is designed to help you make the most of your day. It contains details about:
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Campus Tours How to apply to Edge Hill Student Accommodation Student Fees and Finance Student Services Careers Business and Computing English and History Law and Criminology Media Natural and Geographical Applied Sciences Performing Arts Psychology Social Sciences Sport and Physical Activity Faculty of Education Faculty of Health and Social Care Emergency Procedures
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Wilson Centre
CMIST
Natural and Applied Sciences
Social & Psychological Sciences
Discover the Campus
A stunning, award-winning 160 acre campus of landscaped grounds, historic architecture and modern spaces to study, live and socialise. During the Open Day you can look around our buildings and facilities using our colour coded signage to find your way. Campus Tours Alternatively, you can take a guided tour of the campus, led by one of our current students. Tours leave approximately every 20 minutes from CafĂŠ Rewind in the Faculty of Health. Our Student Guides will show you around our extensive range of facilities and talk to you about their student experience. A full campus tour takes up to 45 minutes and the last tour of the day will leave at 2:15pm.
All tour routes are fully accessible.
Please note that to view accommodation you need to take a separate tour as detailed on page 11.
Open Day catering Complimentary refreshments are available in various locations around campus. Please ask a member of staff or a Student Guide for directions. Refreshments and meals are also available to purchase in our catering outlets and the College Shop.
In addition to the fixed signage around campus we have colour coded routes to help you find your way around. Please see the key below PINK
to get to Performing Arts for Performing Arts courses Faculty of Education
PURPLE
to get to CMIST for Media-related courses BLUE
to get to the Faculty of Education for Initial Teacher Training, PGCEs and other education -related courses ORANGE
to get to the Wilson Centre for Sports courses Faculty of Health
RED
to get to the Faculty of Health for all Health-related courses. Student Finance, Accommodation and other advice LIME GREEN
to get to Social and Psychological Sciences for Psychology courses
The Business School
Performing Arts
DARK BLUE
to get to Business School for Business, Accountancy, Computing, English, History & Film Studies, Law & Criminology and Social Sciences courses
Campus Map
The Hollies
Graduates Court: Halls of Residence Founders Court: Halls of Residence Faculty of Health
Faculty of Education
Centre for Performing Arts
Geography
Rose Theatre
Learning Innovation Centre (LINC) Student Information Centre (SIC)
Lady Margaret and John Dalton: Halls of residence
University Library
Main Building
The Hub (opening winter 2011)
Forest Court: Halls of residence
Clough and Stanley: Halls of residence
Social and Psychological Sciences (SPS)
Media and Computing (CMIST) Business School
Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Milton House
Students’ Union
Animation Studio
Maths and Technology (MATEC) Halls of residence
Wilson Centre: Sport & Performance Sports Rehabilitation Centre The Laurels
Sporting Edge
Durning Centre
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Applying to Edge Hill The application process varies depending on the type of course you are applying for and whether you need to apply through the University Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), UKPASS or direct to Edge Hill University. UCAS: Apply through UCAS for full-time courses leading to a first degree, including Initial Teacher Training programmes. You should also apply through UCAS for pre-registration nursing degrees, midwifery, operating department practice progammes and full-time health Foundation Degrees. GTTR: Apply through GTTR for Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
UKPASS: Apply through UKPASS for all Masters programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Edge Hill University: Applications for most part-time programmes (excluding Masters offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences) and all professional development should be made direct to Edge Hill University.
Access Programmes
Equivalency Programme If you do not have the necessary GCSE grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics or Science, or level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, for a course you wish to apply for then a member of the Access Programmes team will be available to offer advice about the appropriate Edge Hill Equivalency programme. They can also be contacted on edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk Fastrack Preparation for Teaching (30 weeks + 6 weeks) Preparation for Higher Education (7 weeks) Fastrack is an intensive 30 week part-time and 6 week full-time Preparation for Initial Teacher Training or a 7 week full time Preparation for Higher Education programme for adults, designed to give you the skills and knowledge to prepare you for entry to a degree programme at Edge Hill University. Successful completion will enable you to start a full-time degree from the following September.
Find out more today;
The Admissions Team are available today in E2 in the Faculty of Education to talk to you about the application process and to answer any specific questions you may have. Returning to study If you do not have the traditional qualifications but still want to apply for a course at Edge Hill the Pre-Entry Advice and Guidance Worker is available today in E2 and can advise you on topping up qualifications, Higher Education options to suit you and how to prepare an application to study at Edge Hill. Members of the Access Programmes team will be on hand in E2 to talk about these programmes.
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Find out more today;
Find out about on and off-campus accommodation in the ‘Key Information Session: Edge Hill University, 2012 Student Finance and Accommodation’ presentation which takes place at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm in H1 (Faculty of Health) and lasts 30 minutes.
Members of the Accommodation Team are available in the Faculty of Health foyer to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have. You will also be able to find out about off-campus accommodation options in Ormskirk and the surrounding area.
You can view examples of our Halls of Residence by taking a tour led by one of our current students. Tours depart approximately every 20 minutes from Café Rewind in the Faculty of Health and will take up to 45 minutes. Please note that the range of rooms on show is subject to availability and you may not be able to see an example of every room or request specific halls.
Accommodation
Starting University may mean moving away from home for the first time. Aside from choosing your course, deciding where to live will be one of the most important decisions you make. On-Campus Accommodation Edge Hill has 31 Halls of Residence, located on the Ormskirk campus providing over 1,000 single study bedrooms.
Our 2011 prices will be held for 2012 to support students and their families in budgeting for higher education and prices range from £56 to £97 per week, including utility bills. Visit our website to find out more about the available options edgehill.ac.uk/study/accommodation
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Finance The cost of studying and the support available varies depending on the courses you are interested in and the year you will begin your course.
Please visit our website for the most up to date information edgehill.ac.uk/feesandfinance Find out about Student Fees and financial support in the ‘Key Information Session: Edge Hill University, 2012 Student Finance and Accommodation’ presentation which takes place at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm in H1 (Faculty of Health) and lasts 30 minutes. There is also the following course-specific presentation; Finance for NHS (Nursing, Midwifery and ODP) courses 12:00pm – 12:30pm in H2 (Faculty of Health) Members of the Student Financial Advice Team are available in the Garden Café in the Faculty of Health to answer any of your questions, address any concerns you may have and discuss your individual circumstances. You can also find out about our Excellence Scholarships.
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Student Services A friendly one-stop-shop to help your student life run smoothly Health and Wellbeing; the Milton Centre houses essential services including a GP practice, the University’s Nursing Sister, emergency room, wellbeing advice on topics such as stopping smoking and counselling services
Accommodation; the team can help with everything related to living on campus, at home or in private accommodation. Please see page 11 of this programme for further information.
Inclusion Team; the team supports students with a range of needs from physical or sensory impairments to mental health needs and other disabilities. A support service is also available for students with particular learning difficulties. Members of the Inclusive Services team are available today in the Faculty of Health foyer to offer one to one advice on academic and personal support available. Space is available for confidential discussions. Finance; the team can offer advice on money management and budgeting, funding entitlements and accessing emergency funds. Please see page 13 of this programme for further information.
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Find out more today; Meet the Careers Team in the Faculty of Health foyer to find out about the Service and career options open to you following your chosen course.
Careers Centre An award winning and innovative Careers Centre for you to use from your first year onwards. Edge Hill is top in the North West for graduate employment (for the third year running) for full time first degrees and in the top five in England for Graduate Employment (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2010) The Careers Centre: • A Job Club to help you find part-time work on campus and within a 20 mile radius of Edge Hill including work at regional events such as the Grand National at Aintree • Opportunities to work abroad during your summer vacation at Disney or Camp America • Help to get involved in volunteering and gain vital work experience to develop your skills and enhance your CV. If you already volunteer you can apply for a volunteering entrance scholarship worth £2000 to help fund your activities • The Edge Hill Employability Programme endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management to help you develop essential graduate skills • Regular careers fairs and workshops giving you the opportunity to meet prospective employers and develop contacts for the future • Excellent practical advice and support with graduate job applications. You can access the award winning website at: edgehill.ac.uk/careers
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Edge Hill Business School The ÂŁ8m Business and Law building was opened in January 2009. Set in the heart of the campus the state-of-the-art facility contains modern seminar and meeting rooms and social learning areas which allow a more informal and interactive style of learning. The Business School is actively engaged with the business community, undertaking research and consultancy, meaning that courses are designed in discussion with leading employers, which allows students to develop the skills demanded in the industry.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Business School
Courses
Tutor Location
Accountancy
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
Business & Management
(routes in Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, Leisure and Tourism Management, Marketing)
Chinese Studies & Business Computing*
Business School 2nd Floor
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 12:30pm
B002
Digital Marketing Business School Subject to validation 2nd Floor
B001
Information Technology Management for Business*
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 1:30pm
10:30am and 12:30pm
B002
Marketing
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
(routes in Application Development, Control and Embedded Systems, Information Systems, Systems & Software)
Marketing with Advertising
Marketing with PR
Web Systems Development*
Business School 2nd Floor
Business School 2nd Floor
Business School 2nd Floor
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
10:30am and 12:30pm
B002
10:30am and 1:30pm
B001
*Visitors will be shown the Computing facilities in the CMIST Building following the subject presentation
Masters level study Tutors are also available to talk to about our range of Masters programmes in Business, Computing and Marketing.
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Department of English and History The department offers a student-centred experience in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere, where students are taught by experienced and approachable tutors at the cutting edge of their subject. Teaching and learning activities are varied, with traditional lectures and seminars complimented by student participation in workshops, presentations, independent research projects and group activities. The skills that graduates develop, including written and oral communication, teamwork, research skills, critical thinking, independent study and self-expression, are valuable in the workplace and demanded by employers, meaning graduates progress to a range of jobs in a variety of settings.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Business School
Courses
Tutor Location
Creative Writing
B005
11:00am
B003
English
B005
11:45am
B003
English Language
B005
11:45am
B003
B005
11:45am
B003
English and Chinese Studies
B005
Film Studies
B004
12:30pm
B003
History
B004
1:15pm
B003
English Literature
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
Masters level study Tutors are also available to talk to about our range of Masters programmes in Creative Writing, English, History and Culture, and Women’s Narrative.
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Department of Law and Criminology The department is based in an ÂŁ8m state-of-the-art building with a 140-seat lecture theatre, law library and Moot room. A range of innovative, career-focused qualifying law degrees and degrees in criminology and criminal justice are on offer, which examine the complex, and often contradictory relationships, between crime, justice and the law. Courses are designed to help students achieve their full potential and the Department of Law and Criminology is consistently rated one of the best in the UK by students (National Student Survey). Students on LLB courses will be studying for a Qualifying Law degree which means that, provided specified modules are passed, there are exemptions from the professional bodies for their educational requirements and students will meet the academic requirements for entering a Legal Practice course. The conditions a law degree must meet to be termed a 'qualifying law degree' are laid down by the Law Society and Bar Council who govern the qualification regulations for anyone seeking to qualify as a solicitor or as a barrister.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Business School
Courses
Tutor Location
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Business School 1st Floor
11:30am
B001
11:30am
B001
Law
Business School 1st Floor
Business School 1st Floor
12:30pm
B001
Business School 1st Floor
12:30pm
B001
Business School 1st Floor
12:30pm
B001
Criminology with Law
Law with Criminology
Law with Management
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
Masters level study Tutors are also available to talk to about our range of Masters programmes in Criminology, International Sports Regulation and Research.
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Department of Media The Media department is based in the Creative Media and Information Systems Technology (CMIST) building which contains full access to MAC studios with audio and video editing, the latest digital media design software and a fully equipped television studio, digital dark room and animation studio. The department has links with the BBC, ITV Granada and advertising and PR agencies giving students access to a wide network of professionals. The department also hosts an annual Media Week with lectures from key figures within the media world and interactive workshops. All of these opportunities allow graduates to progress on to a range of career paths.
Find out about our courses today; Courses
Tutor Location
Advertising
CMIST Room 8
Animation
Animation Studio 11:00am
Animation Studio
Digital SFX Animation
Animation Studio 11:00am
Animation Studio
Media, Film and Television
CMIST Room 6
Music, Sound, Enterprise
Performing Arts Building
Stop-Motion Animation
Animation Studio 11:00am
Animation Studio
CMIST Room 6
SPS101
Film and Television CMIST Room 6 Production
Media, Music and Sound
Public Relations
Television Production Management
CMIST Room 9
CMIST Room 8
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
12:00pm
11:00am and 1:00pm
SPS101
SPS101
11:00am and 1:00pm
SPS101
1:00pm
SPS101
11:00am
SPS101
11:00am and 1:00pm
After attending the Media Subject presentations we would encourage you to visit the TV Studio for a tour and demonstration of the facilities available. The industry-standard High Definition TV Studio refurbishment has recently been completed incorporating state-of-the-art technologies used in mainstream TV studios. Tours and demos will take place at 12:00pm and 2:00pm in the Learning Innovation Centre (LINC). Technicians will be on hand to answer questions and show you the facilities throughout the day should you miss the scheduled activity.
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Natural, Geographical and Applied Sciences Department Based across two well-equipped buildings housing a range of laboratories, ICT facilities, prep rooms and lecture rooms the department offers a close-knit community, allowing tutors to provide tailored support and guidance to students. Courses consist of an engaging mixture of practical and fieldwork lessons along with opportunities to participate in trips both in the UK and overseas to destinations such as the Lake District, Scotland, Mallorca and Amsterdam. Students graduate with a broad range of marketable skills such as problem solving, communication, teamwork, research and project management.
Find out about our courses today; Courses
Tutor Location
Biology
Natural and Applied Sciences Building
Environmental Science
Geography Block
Geography
Geography Block
Human Geography
Geography Block
Physical Geography Physical Geography & Geology
Geography Block Geography Block
Masters level study Tutors are also available in the Natural and Applied Sciences Building to talk to about our Masters Programme in Conservation Management.
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Performing Arts Department Performing Arts students at Edge Hill have access to high quality rehearsal and performance spaces including two theatres, dance studios with fully sprung floors, black box drama studios, a theatre construction workshop, costume construction area, a digital sound studio and digital design suite as well as seminar rooms and social spaces. Edge Hill University offers an aerial performance module for second and third year undergraduates on a number of degrees. This module is unique to Edge Hill and the first of its kind - offering an overview of the history and influences within the genre, and a thorough grounding in the physical conditioning, safety aspects, and practices that will enable students to understand this exciting field. Edge Hill is one of only a handful of UK universities with a professional arts venue on campus, which offers students unrivalled opportunities both to take part in, and to study, performance. The Rose Theatre opened as a public venue in 1993 and plays host to high-profile touring companies, alternative artistes and, of course, student performances.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Centre for Performing Arts
Courses
Tutor Location
Dance
Centre for Performing Arts
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre
Dance and Centre for Drama with Performing Arts Physical Theatres
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre Studio Theatre
Drama
10:30am and 1:30pm
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre
Dance and Drama
Design for Performance
Centre for Performing Arts
Centre for Performing Arts
Centre for Performing Arts
Music and Sound Centre for with Drama Performing Arts Music, Sound, Enterprise Performance and Health
Visual Theatre
Centre for Performing Arts
Centre for Performing Arts
Centre for Performing Arts
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 45 mins) Location
10:30am and 1:30pm
10:30am and 1:30pm
Studio Theatre
Studio Theatre
Masters level study Tutors are also available to talk to about our Masters programme in Making Performance.
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Department of Psychology The Department of Psychology has been offering undergraduate degrees since the mid-1990s and is renowned for its innovative teaching practices and high-quality research. The Department is rapidly expanding and we currently have 13 full-time members of academic staff who are all based within our purpose-built Psychology building. Specialist Psychology laboratory facilities include observation rooms, complete with video recording facilities, experiment cubicles, and a dedicated IT suite with subject specific software installed to support experimental work. Within the Department, we focus on providing undergraduates with an experience that will afford them the skills necessary to secure employment in a highly competitive job market. Each of our degrees is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to provide GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership), which is an essential qualification for those wishing to enter into professional post-graduate training programmes in areas such as Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Social and Psychological Sciences Building
Courses
Tutor Location
Educational Psychology
SPS014
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location 12:00pm
SPS001
SPS014
12:00pm
SPS001
Psychology
SPS014
12:00pm
SPS001
Sport & Exercise Psychology
SPS014
12:00pm
SPS001
Health Psychology
Masters level study Tutors are also available to speak to about our Masters Programme in Psychology.
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Social Sciences The department offers a wide range of programmes, attracting students with a variety of interests to study with us. This makes for a lively and thought-provoking academic environment. Students enjoy a real sense of empowerment as they are encouraged to develop an in-depth understanding of their particular subject area and ultimately pursue their own independent research. The department has a mature and dynamic research culture, with many of our staff leading the way in the studies of their field. They can draw on their own experiences and provide anecdotal support to sessions which will give students great confidence.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Business School
Courses
Tutor Location
Childhood & Youth Studies
B106
Sociology
Early Childhood Studies
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location 11:30am
B002
B106
11:30am
B002
B106
1:30pm
B002
Masters level study Tutors are also available to speak to about our Masters Programme in Youth & Community Work.
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Department of Sport and Physical Activity The facilities in this department are amongst the best available for Sports students with access to dedicated psychology, biomechanics and physiology laboratories, a sport and exercise rehabilitation centre, sports therapy clinic as well as the recreational facilities in Sporting Edge, the University’s £4m sports complex. These excellent facilities have led to Edge Hill becoming an accredited Pre-Games Training Camp for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in four sports. Programmes are delivered by research-active, friendly and enthusiastic staff at the forefront of local, national and international developments in their specialist areas and across the sport industry as a whole. The department also delivers a variety of individual rehabilitation or team fitness programmes to sports teams including Wigan Athletic FC and Warrington Wolves RLFC.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Wilson Centre
Courses
Tutor Location
Coach Education
Wilson Centre
11:30am
W1
11:30am
W1
Sport and Exercise Wilson Science Centre
11:30am
W1
Physical Education Wilson and School Sport Centre
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
Sports Development
Wilson Centre
11:30am
W1
11:30am
W1
Sports Therapy
Wilson Centre
11:30am
W1
Sports Studies
Wilson Centre
Masters level study Tutors are also available to speak to about our Masters programmes in Applied Sport and Exercise Science and Football Rehabilitation.
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Faculty of Education Edge Hill is the second largest provider of teacher training in the country and the largest provider of secondary teacher training. The University has achieved Grade 1 ‘Outstanding' results across all 33 possible graded areas covering every phase of initial teacher training - Primary & Early Years, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education and Training in the recent Ofsted inspection, 2011. It's the first time that a University offering all three phases of initial teacher training has achieved the highest possible grades in all areas of the inspection. The Faculty also has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality programmes, with staff who are active in research, regularly published and with high profiles in Examination Boards and subject associations as well as strong links with over 2,000 partner schools and colleges giving excellent opportunities for work experience. Programmes are delivered in a ÂŁ9m purpose-built lakeside building featuring a 300-seat lecture theatre, well-equipped ICT suites, teaching rooms complete with the very latest technology along with a popular cafĂŠ. Science and PE students make use of the excellent ICT facilities, a range of laboratories, prep rooms and a lecture theatre in the Natural and Applied Sciences building. The Mathematics, Art and Technology building includes three resistant materials workshops, an electronics laboratory, a graphic studio, a CAD CAM room, a textile and food room, applied art and design studio and two art studios.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Faculty of Education Primary and Early Years Education
Courses
Tutor Location
Early Years Education with QTS
E1
10:15am, 11:15am, E1 12:45pm & 1:45pm
E18
Primary Education with QTS
E1
10:15am, 11:15am, E18 12:45pm & 1:45pm
10:15am, 11:15am, E1 12:45pm & 1:45pm
E18
10:15am, 11:15am, E18 12:45pm & 1:45pm
Early Years PGCE
Primary PGCE
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 45 mins) Location
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Key Stage 2/3 and Secondary Education Undergraduate QTS Presentations at 10:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm in E22
Creative & Applied Technologies
Science & Mathematics
Humanities
PGCE Presentations at 10:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm in E25 Courses
Tutor Location
English
E23
History
E23
Geography
E23
Modern Foreign Languages
E23
Religious Education
E23
Music
E23
Science
E6
Physical Education
E6
Mathematics
E6
Psychology
E6
Business Education
E7
Applied Art & Design
E7
ICT
E7
Design & Technology
E7
Future Teachers Programme
An innovative, new method of training to be a teacher • • • •
Train to teach Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics A one-year, full-time programme where all study takes place in a school A training salary of £13,500 Leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Tutors are available to speak to in the Foyer Meeting Room (Faculty of Education) to find out more
Post-Compulsory Education and Training (FdA, CertHE, PGCE and Professional Development) Courses
Tutor Location
Post-Compulsory E20 Education and Training
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
10:30am, 11:30am, E19 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Professional Development and Progression Routes for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, School Support Staff and Early Years Practitioners Courses
Tutor Location
Courses
Tutor Location
Early Years Programmes
E17
Postgraduate Professional Development
E17
(Early Years Education, Early Years Leadership, Early Years Practice, Early Years Professional Practice and Leadership, pathways to Early Years Professional Status)
Undergraduate Professional Development
(MA Programmes, subject knowledge booster modules)
E17
(Teaching, Learning & Mentoring Practice, Children & Young People’s Learning & Development, Professional Development, Lifelong Learning & Skills)
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Faculty of Health and Social Care The Faculty of Health and Social Care is one of the main providers of education for health care professionals in Merseyside and the North West, with approximately 4,000 trainees educated at Edge Hill University every year. The ÂŁ14 million purpose-built accommodation houses some of the best facilities for health students in the country, including clinical skills facilities and ward simulations with industry standard equipment. There is also a base in the grounds of University Hospital Aintree and some programmes are delivered from Armstrong House in Manchester. A variety of placements are available at over 600 locations in Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire. 50% of students are out in the workplace at any one time, typically spending more than 2,000 hours in real life healthcare settings during their degree.
Find out about our courses today;
All activity takes place in the Faculty of Health
Courses
Tutor Location
Presentation Time Presentation (lasts approx 30 mins) Location
Children’s Nursing H202 & Social Work
11:30am & 2:00pm
H2
1:00pm
H2
Complementary Therapies
H241
Counselling
H241
1:00pm
H2
Health Sciences
H240
1:00pm
H2
Health & Social Care (Assistant Practitioner)
H241
1:00pm
H2
H240
1:00pm
H2
H241
1:00pm
H2
11:30am & 2:00pm
H2
Health & Social Wellbeing Integrated Practice
-Early Years & Children -Young People
Learning H202 Disabilities Nursing & Social Work Management & Supervision of Offenders
H241
1:00pm
H2
Midwifery
H203
H3
Nutrition & Health
H240
11:00am & 1:00pm
1:00pm
H2
Operating Department Practice
H203
12:00pm & 2:00pm
H3
Paramedic Practice
H204
Playwork
H241
10:30am, 11:30am, H3 1:30pm & 2:30pm 1:00pm
H2
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Courses Pre Registration Nursing
Tutor Location
Presentation Time Presentation Location
(lasts approx 30 mins)
11:30am & 2:00pm
H2
-Adult -Children’s -Learning Disabilities -Mental Health
H201 H202 H202 H201
Public Health
H241
1:00pm
H2
Social Work
H202
11:00am
H2
Women’s Health
H240
1:00pm
H2
Working with Families and Communities
H241
1:00pm
H2
H241
1:00pm
H2
Working with Vulnerable Adults
A Student Finance presentation specific to Health students will take place at 12:00pm – 12:30pm in H2. Tours of the facilities are available today. Please ask for more information at the Helpdesk.
Emergency procedures For your own safety and well-being, visitors are asked to take note of the following information: What to do...
On hearing the fire alarm - The alarm sounds continually - Leave the building by the nearest available exit - Signs for ‘Fire Exit’ can be recognised by white letters on a green background - Assemble at the Assembly Area as directed: if in doubt go to the car park closest to Main Reception - Do not return to the building until advised it is safe to do so - Visitors are asked to ensure that parked vehicles do not cause an obstruction should emergency vehicles require access on to campus In case of personal injury or illness - Go to the nearest Helpdesk (all buildings have one) or Registration area - Helpdesk staff will be able to arrange first aid assistance and can call for an ambulance if required - Report any injury to members of staff at Helpdesks, or the Registration area If property is lost or mislaid - Report details to staff in the Registration area
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