EXPLORE Hartpury
Open day guide
Saturday 18 November
Your story starts at our open day
knew that I wanted to stay in education and “ Iwhen I found Hartpury, it was a perfect fit because I could spend every day doing something I love while getting a degree. I visited an open day before I applied and I loved it!
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Inga Rebbeng, Equestrian Sports Science graduate Equine lecturer, Norway
Our specialist campus is full of people with big ideas. It’s a hub for those with a passion for sport, for those who love animals or horses, and for those with a fascination for agriculture. It’s the place to make a difference by turning your passion into your career. We’re one of only 59 higher education providers in the country to achieve Teaching Excellence Framework Gold. That puts us in the top 20%. What’s more, 97%* of our graduates are in work or further study within six months. These are just two big reasons to study a Hartpury qualification. You’ll find out more at our open day. This guide will help you to get the most from your visit. You can note down any questions you have before the day on the notes page at the back of this booklet. This will ensure you’re fully prepared to find out everything you need to know. We’re really looking forward to seeing you there.
We’re the only Teaching Excellence Framework Gold university in Gloucestershire.
*DLHE 2013-2016 (average over past three years)
On the day 12.15–12.45 University essentials talk
13.00–13.30 Welcome talk
12.00
lecturers deliver the most amazing lectures “ The and use so many fascinating resources. I often feel
pumped after a lecture, full of new ideas and so inspired. They’re so passionate and it’s hard to not share that passion.
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Rhiannon Mason, Animal Behaviour and Welfare student
13.30–14.30 Subject talk
16.30
Your arrival (ULC)
Welcome talk (MDC1)
Subject talk (teaching areas)
University essentials (MDC1)
Let us know you’ve arrived. You’ll find us just outside our University Learning Centre (ULC). This will be signposted from the main car park, where our student ambassadors will provide you with a warm welcome. Once registered, you can enjoy a complimentary hot drink and biscuit before your day starts.
Find out what’s at the heart of studying here, as our team welcomes you to Hartpury and shares why we’re so unique. We’ll let you know five minutes before the talk starts and there will be plenty of staff and students on hand to show you where it is. Don’t worry if you have just arrived, you can take your hot drink in with you.
You won’t want to miss this as it’s where you’ll discover the best bits about studying your chosen subject here. You’ll meet your potential lecturers too. Our staff will be on hand after your welcome talk to take you where you need to be. See our subject pages later in this booklet for more information on each area.
Find out everything you need to know about the UCAS application process from our admissions experts. You’ll also hear about applying for and living in Hartpury accommodation, as well as student finance – including applying for your student loan.
Turn the page to see what else you can do on the day
There’s plenty to see
at our open day
Once your subject talks are over there’s still more to do and see. Use the rest of your day to get a real feel for what life is like here.
Look out for the red hanging signs to find the team you want to speak to
Drop into our
information hub
Your one-stop shop for all things university-related Our information hub is based in our University Learning Centre, where you register. If you have any questions about university life or study, this is the place to ask them. Advisers from our admissions, finance and accommodation teams are all there to help. You can also chat one-to-one with academic staff, speak to our Students’ Union or careers team, or simply relax with a hot drink. See our information hub map on the following page.
Information hub
Registration
Registration
Pop in and say hi – so we know that you’re here. Grab yourself something from our complimentary refreshment area and settle down before your welcome talk.
Information point
University life
Play sport
Sport
Got a question? Don’t be shy. In this area you can chat one-toone with out university experts. Below are the teams you can talk to. Don’t forget about our university essentials talk at 12.15 as they’ll answer many of your questions too.
Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE)
Admissions
Equine
Refreshments
Study with us
Our course lecturers love to talk; their subjects are their passion. Here you can chat one-to-one with academic staff, asking questions that are personal to you and your future.
Accommodation
Play sport
Finance
Students’ Union
Admissions Finance Accommodation Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Students’ Union
Veterinary Nursing
Animal
Agriculture
From our sports academies to recreational sport, there’s something for everyone if playing sport is your passion. Come and find out how we offer, whether you’re playing at the highest level or for fun.
Information point
Get a copy of our prospectus, find information handouts and ask any general questions you have about the day.
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Sport courses
Hartpury Sport
Sports Business Management Physical Education and School Sport Sport and Exercise Nutrition Sport and Exercise Sciences Sport Coaching Sport Performance Sports Coach Development Sports Studies (top-up) Sports Therapy Sports Therapy (Equestrian) Strength and Conditioning Equestrian Sports Science
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Hartpury is a hub of sporting activity. Our sports students do amazing things, thanks to studying in a near-professional sports environment. We have top-class facilities and offer the chance for you to gain lots of real-world work experience with professional athletes on campus.
I was learning from the best and was able to apply what we learned in the lecture theatre straight away, out on the pitch and in gym sessions. That really fed my enthusiasm and made me want more. Lee Douglas, Strength and Conditioning graduate Assistant coach, Canada Rugby Sevens
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Whether you’re a superstar in the making, want to coach the next generation or help behind the scenes, Hartpury has something for everyone with a love of sport. Let our team show you exactly how you can put your passion into practice. Find out more at our sport subject talk.
Equine courses Equestrian Sports Coaching Equestrian Sports Science Equine Business Management Equine Management (top-up) Equine Performance Equine Science Equine Science and Management Equine Science with Therapy International Horseracing Business Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation Sports Therapy (Equestrian)
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Hartpury Equine We’re the world’s largest equine education centre. Couple that with the fact we’re set in the heart of a county home to some of the biggest equine names and events in the world, it’s easy to see why we’re the place to be if horses are your passion.
flew over for an open day and were blown “ We away. The facilities are amazing. ”
Madi Penfound, Equine Business Management graduate Professional event rider
You could gain valuable industry skills in our labs, practical spaces and our commercial equine therapy centre. You’ll leave our open day knowing exactly what it’s like to be an equine student at Hartpury. Discover more about how you can channel your passion into your studies as you delve deeper into our industry-focused, hands-on programmes. Find out more at our equine subject talk.
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Hartpury Animal
Animal courses Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal Management (top-up) Animal Science and Management Applied Animal Science Applied Animal Science with Therapy Bioveterinary Science Human Animal Interaction Veterinary Nursing
qualifications and skills I gained at Hartpury “ The helped me to get my job as a dog handler in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps. The facilities and standard of teaching was extremely good.
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Jenna Mayo, Animal Behaviour and Welfare graduate Dog handler, Royal Army Veterinary Corps
We’re home to labs, practical spaces and a commercial canine therapy centre, where you could gain valuable industry skills. Our campus is alive with small, large and exotic animals, many of whom you’ll meet in your subject talk. We’ll show you how, at Hartpury, you can turn your passion for animals into making a difference in the real world. At your open day you’ll meet lecturers who are specialists in their areas. You can also discover more about our international trip opportunities and so much more while you’re here. Find out more at our animal subject talk.
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Hartpury Agriculture
great to be in the classroom one minute and “ It’s then in overalls and boots the next, down on the
farm having the current lecture demonstrated to us in a practical sense. Hartpury agriculture student
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Hartpury offers a 360-hectare classroom for you to explore. Join us to find out how you can make the most of it. As part of our collaboration with Sainsbury’s, our students rear Aberdeen Angus crossbred cattle. We’ve also been recognised as national biosecurity leaders for our work, developing tools to help protect cattle from TB.
Agriculture courses Applied Agriculture Applied Agriculture (Livestock Production) Applied Agriculture (Crop Production) Applied Agriculture (International)
There are more projects like these for you to get stuck into as a student here. Whether you come from a farming background or not, as a Hartpury agriculture student you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain industryrelevant skills and experience. Find out more at our agriculture subject talk.
At Hartpury a world of adventure awaits
Go and explore Being a Hartpury student means being part of a vibrant rural campus with amazing experiences right on your doorstep. No matter what your interests are, there really is something for everyone. But don’t just take our word for it, come and take a look around. Gloucester is fast becoming a lively city. In fact, it’s the UK’s ninth fastest growing city*. The county is home to over 45 festivals each year! You’ll also have the Forest of Dean right on your doorstep. It’s big with bikers, hikers and adventure sports enthusiasts. You also won’t want to miss Gold Cup week at Cheltenham Racecourse in March. It’s one of the biggest horse racing events in the world.
a beautiful area of the world. My friends and “ It’s family have loved coming to visit as it’s so stunning. ”
While you’re here you could take in a game of rugby at Gloucester’s Kingsholm stadium, shop in nearby Cheltenham or visit one of the county’s many idyllic hotspots.
Kelly Lessel, Hartpury equine student
*Gloucester City Council 2016
More than £15m recently invested in our facilities including a new sports academy building, equine rider performance centre and accommodation refurbishments
On-site halls of residence
Living at Hartpury
Limbury and New Vicarage Situated right at the heart of the Hartpury campus, these modern two-storey halls are home to more than 380 students. Each room has a standard single bed, table-top fridge and en-suite shower. You’ll get to see one on the day. Hartpury House Around 20 students each year choose to live in our beautiful historic manor residence. For those who don’t want to do their own cooking, this fully catered accommodation is the perfect place to be. Off-site student digs We also have city living options in nearby Gloucester. ‘Student Digs’ offer en-suite rooms managed by great landlords and supported by Hartpury wardens. They put you in the heart of buzzing city life. www.studentdigsgloucestershire.co.uk Questions? Our accommodation team are on hand in the information hub.
Our halls of residence are one of the first places you’ll meet new friends and make lifelong memories. You’ll feel right at home with our range of accommodation options, both on and off campus.
FAQs
Getting here You’ll find Hartpury at the centre of one of England’s most idyllic and vibrant counties, Gloucestershire. The campus is close to Gloucester city and Cheltenham town and has good links with some of England’s major cities. By car University Centre Hartpury, Gloucester, GL19 3BE
Hartpury. Buses run regularly to the campus from Market Parade bus station.
The Hartpury campus is just five miles from Gloucester city centre. You can get to us from the M5 (J12) or M50 (J2). Please use the postcode above if using a sat nav. Free parking is available on campus.
By air Bristol and Birmingham airports are closest to the Hartpury campus. Travel time is around an hour from each. Both have regular domestic and international flights.
By train or bus The nearest train station is Gloucester (GCR). The coach station is very close by. These are both five miles from
For detailed travel information, please visit: www.hartpury.ac.uk/travel
Birmingham Cheltenham Gloucester University Centre Hartpury
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Where should I park? Parking is free on campus. The main car park has plenty of spaces and is just a short walk from our registration point. Our brilliant student ambassadors will be there to help. Can I bring family and friends? Of course. Deciding where to study at university is a big choice so having someone there with you can often help. With each booking we allow you to bring up to two guests. Do I need to come for the whole day? It’s important that you don’t miss the welcome talk that you’ve booked a time slot for. Following that will be your subject talk. Once those are done, you’re free to do as you wish. Our information hub will be open for all your questions. Alternatively, our student ambassadors will be around for tours or to give any student-life insights you might want. What happens if I can’t make the open day? Our open days often get full quickly so if you’ve booked a slot, we always recommend trying to make it here. But don’t worry if you really can’t, there are plenty more chances to see why Hartpury is the place for you! Book your place at another open day here: www.hartpury.ac.uk/opendays What happens if I have a disability? If you have a disability and haven’t already let us know, please do so by emailing opendays@hartpury.ac.uk. We’ll then be in touch and do our utmost to make adjustments so that you can enjoy your day with us.
Next steps – what to do after your open day
Didn’t get to see everything? Take a look at our virtual tour here: www.hartpury.ac.uk/virtualtour Make your application If Hartpury is the place for you, pick your course and apply through UCAS. Our UCAS code is H22. If you’ve got any questions our admissions team can help. You can contact them on +44 (0) 1452 702244 admissions@hartpury.ac.uk
Notes
Use this space to note important information and any questions you might have
immersed in a high performance “ Being environment at Hartpury, both academically and
practically, you develop a mindset that allows you to push yourself to perform at a higher level. Dan Holloway, Hartpury sports graduate Nike Football Coach
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