Undergraduate Open Day Programme
City Campus
29 and 30 June 2018 9am–3pm
#NUOpenDay
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Welcome! Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day. Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-rich, business-focussed, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our
students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points. Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.
We hope you enjoy your day! Northumbria University Open Day Team ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk 0191 227 4275
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Which Campus? Check Which Campus to Attend Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which Campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at. If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, you are on the correct side of the Programme for your Subject Sessions. If you are interested in any of the courses in the list to the right, these are at Coach Lane Campus, so please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject Sessions, General Sessions and Tours.
• Childhood and Early Years Studies • Guidance and Counselling • Integrated Health and Social Care
Contents Welcome
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Which Campus?
3
• Occupational Therapy
How to Make the Most of Your Day
4
• Operating Department Practice
Getting Here
6
• Physiotherapy
Shuttle Buses
7
Useful Information
8
City Campus Map
9
• Midwifery • Nursing
• Primary Education • Social Work There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running today if you would like to see both campuses (see page 7).
City Central Exhibition Guide
10
General Sessions and Tours
11
Subject Sessions
12–19
Grab a Bite to Eat
20
Accommodation
21
Explore the City and the Region
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Day Planner
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Coach Lane Campus Programme
25–31
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How to Make the Most of Your Day Check-in * Register and collect your Open Day programme, bag, and parents’ pack, then take a look around the Central Exhibition. You can arrive at any time from 09.00, but as there is so much to see we recommend that you arrive early. * You can register at either our City or Coach Lane Campus – check which is most relevant to the subjects you are interested in.
Plan Your Day Use this guide to decide what you want to see and plan your day to maximise your time with us. (see the Planner on page 23) Welcome Talk Find out why you should choose to study at Northumbria at our University Executive Welcome.
Subject Sessions Discover more information about the courses you are interested in and talk to academics and current students. Accommodation All new students are guaranteed a room in our student accommodation; some of our accommodation is open to view today, so see where you could be living next year. Chat to Students Talk to our Event Reps about what it is like to be a current student living and studying here. They are on hand to guide you around the Campus and answer your questions; they are in black t-shirts with Ask Me on the front.
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Take a Break Have a bite to eat in one of our catering outlets (see page 20), or there is complimentary tea and coffee available in the Central Exhibition at City Campus, or the Students’ Union at Coach Lane Campus. Facilities Check out our fantastic facilities with tours of the Campus, Library, Clinical Skills Centre, Sport Central and Students’ Union.
Support Services Speak to our specialist staff who offer a range of support services to our students, including student finance and disability support, all situated in the Central Exhibition. More than a Degree See what activities you can take part in outside of your studies, including volunteering, placements, part-time work, and clubs and societies.
Advice Come along to our General Sessions for advice on topics from writing your personal statement to student finance. See the City City Campus is a 5-minute walk from the city centre, take a walk in to town after you have attended the Open Day.
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Getting Here Travelling by Road The A1 passes through Newcastle, linking the area to London and the South, Scotland and other major routes across the country. The A69 heads west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, Wales and the West of England. City Campus is situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre, follow the signs for City Centre and A167.
Newcastle has excellent transport links from across the UK and globally, by road, rail, air and sea. Once in Newcastle we have an extensive public transport system, which includes the Metro, Tyneside’s urban light railway system.
Coach Lane Campus is approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre via the A1058 Coast Road and Red Hall Drive. Parking City Campus – there are a number of public car parks in the city centre within walking distance.
• John Dobson Street – NE1 8HL – validate your ticket at our Security stand in the Central Exhibition in Sport Central for a discounted rate. • • • •
MEA House – NE1 8SX College Street – NE1 8JG Civic Centre – NE2 1DF Manors – NE1 2LA
On Saturday only we have access to the University car parks free of charge, the main one being City Campus East, postcode NE1 2SU. Coach Lane Campus – on both Friday and Saturday we have access to the car park at Coach Lane Campus East free of charge. The nearest postcode is NE7 7TR, but this will guide you to a nearby housing estate, so as you get close please follow the signs to the University.
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Four Lane Ends Metro, postcode NE7 7TG, also has a large car park and is a 10-minute walk to the Campus. Alternatively you could park in the city centre and take our free shuttle bus from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus. Travelling by Rail Newcastle Central Station is on a number of main rail lines, including the East Coast, TransPennine, Cross Country and Northern. To reach City Campus by foot will take approximately 15-minutes, alternatively you can take the Metro to Haymarket. To reach Coach Lane Campus take the Metro to Four Lane Ends which is then a 10-minute walk to the Campus.
Travelling by Air Newcastle International Airport is 7 miles from the city centre, and connected via the Metro from Airport to Haymarket for City Campus, or to Four Lane Ends (changing at South Gosforth) for Coach Lane Campus.
Shuttle Buses You can travel from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus and Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus today. Buses depart from City Campus East (see on the map on page 9) between 08.30 and 15.30 every 20‑30 minutes. The last bus back to City Campus East from Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus back to City Campus East from Trinity Square leaves at 15.45. Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
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Useful information Don’t worry if you forgot to ask us something while you were here, you can always contact us using these details: Ask4Help 0191 227 4646 ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk Applicant Services 0191 406 0901 bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk Accommodation 0191 227 4209 rc.accommodation@northumbria.ac.uk Student Support and Wellbeing Student Support and Wellbeing 0191 227 4127 sv.disability@northumbria.ac.uk as.counsellingandmentalhealth@northumbria.ac.uk sv.welfareandinternational@northumbria.ac.uk
Wi-Fi on Campus If you are a visitor to the University, you can access Wi-Fi via The Cloud as Wi-Fi Guest and follow the instructions. Remember to take plenty of pictures and share your experiences with us on social media using #NUOpenDay.
Please be aware that photography and/or filming may take place at events held on campus. Our films and photographs are used by Northumbria University in digital and printed material to help us to communicate our work to the public. We typically retain photography and film material for a period of two years. If you do not wish to be included, please let the film crew or photographer know.
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City Campus Map Bus Stop (free Bus)
Parking
Cycle Parking
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
Café
ATM Machine
Starbucks
Accessible Building Entrance
Accessible Parking Buildings shown in red text will feature activities today 1
Burt Hall
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Camden Court
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City Campus East 1
Starbucks open 08.30–15.00 Restaurant open 11.30–14.00
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City Campus East 2
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CIS Building
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Drill Hall
7a Ellison Building A Block Castles Subway open 08.30–14.30
7c Ellison Building C Block 7d Ellison Building D Block 7e Ellison Building E Block
Weekend Only
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Ellison Gardens
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Ellison Terrace
10 Glenamara House
Shuttle Bus to Coach Lane Campus and Trinity Square
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11 Library 12 Lipman Building 13 Claude Gibb 14 Muslim Prayer Facility 15 Nixon Hall 16 Northumberland Building
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18 Occupational Health Centre 19 Pandon Building
Weekend Only
20 Sandyford Building 21 Sport Central
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22 Squires Annexe 23 Squires Building 24 Squires Workshops 25 Student Central
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26 Shop Central open 09.00–16.00 27 Students’ Union
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Cafe Central open 08.00–15.00
17 Northumbria Nursery
28 Sutherland Building 29 Sutherland House (Security) 30 Trinity Building 31 Wynne-Jones Building
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32 The Zone 33 Liberty Central
9 Manors Metro Station
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City Campus Central Exhibition Guide 6
Humanities
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Social Sciences
Accommodation
8
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Business
Law
5
10
Architecture and Built Environment
11
Design
Computer and Information Sciences
Student Support and Wellbeing
Regional Information
Study Abroad and Exchange
Northumbria Sport
Careers and Placements
Library
Security
Students' Union
Student and Graduate Enterprise
IT Services
Applicant Services
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Arts
12
Geography and Environmental Sciences
3
Psychology
2
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Taste Northumbria
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Ask for Help
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Campus Tours
Sport Central Tours
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Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Applied Sciences
Virtual Tours
13
Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering
Exit
Refreshments
Entrance
REGISTRATION in Foyer
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General Sessions and Tours – City Campus
City Campus Building Key CCE1 Business and Law Building SB Sutherland Building
SC Sport Central SU Students’ Union
Session
Description
Time
Venue
Central Exhibition
Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know. We will also have student support staff available to talk about student finance, disability support and counselling.
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
Map Reference 21
University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
10.00 – 10.30
SB The Great Hall
28
Student Finance
An opportunity to hear undergraduate student funding explained, as well as ask any questions you may have for our student finance experts.
10.45 – 11.30 13.45 – 14.30
CCE1 002 CCE1 001
3
Persuasive Personal Statement and your UCAS Journey
A detailed look at the UCAS application process and writing of a personal statement, including real examples sent to Northumbria.
11.30 – 12.15 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 410 CCE1 410
3
Northumbria University Sport
Discover what Northumbria Sport can offer you. Opportunities exist whether you want to perform, participate, get involved in our volunteering and internship programme, or just use our great sporting facilities.
09.45 – 10.30
SC Corry Room
21
Accommodation
Find out about our great range of student accommodation and how to apply.
11.30 – 12.00
CCE1 002
3
Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (approximately 45 minutes)
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SC Main Arena
21
Sport Central Tours
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SC Main Arena
21
Self-guided Library Tours
Visitors are welcome to look around the Library at their leisure, with staff on hand to answer any questions.
09.00 – 15.00
University Library
11
Accommodation Open Houses
See the map for locations, call in at your leisure or visit the Accommodation stand in the Central Exhibition for a student guide.
09.00 – 15.00
Claude Gibb Glenamara House New Bridge Street Trinity Square
13 10 Short walk from 3 Shuttle bus from by 3
Students' Union Tours
Visit Northumbria University Students' Union and take a tour of the facilities.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SU Welcome Desk
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Subject Sessions – City Campus City Campus Building Key
CCE1 Business and Law Building CCE2 Design Building CIS Computer and Information Sciences Building
EB Ellison Building LIP Lipman Building NB Northumberland Building
SC Sport Central SB Sutherland Building SQ Squires Building
SQW Squires Workshop SQX Squires Annexe SU Students’ Union
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
3D Design
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30
CCE2 011
5
4
Accounting
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 224b CCE1 224b
8
3
American Studies
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.00 13.00 – 13.45
SB The Great Hall
6
28
Animation
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.45 13.45 – 14.45
SQX 005
5
22
Applied Science Foundation Year
Subject Talk
10.45 – 12.00
EB A001
1
7a
Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
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Applied Sport Science with Coaching
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
16
Architecture
Programme and Accreditation Overview Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A102b EB A102b
10
7a
Arts Foundation Year
Drop-in Session
11.00 – 12.00
SQ 103
4
23
Automotive Engineering
Subject Talk
12.15 – 13.00
EB A102a
14
7a
Biochemistry
Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.30
EB A105
1
7a
12
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Biology
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A101 Leaving from EB A101
1
7a
Biology (Biotechnology)
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A101 Leaving from EB A101
1
7a
Biology (Neurobiology)
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A101 Leaving from EB A101
1
7a
Biomedical Sciences
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A001 Leaving from EB A001
1
7a
Building Surveying
Programme and Accreditation Overview Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EB A102b EB A102b Leaving from EB A102b
10
7a
Built Environment Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
10
21
Business Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
12.00 – 15.00
CCE1 Foyer
8
3
Business Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 003 CCE1 003
8
3
Business with... Programmes
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 002 CCE1 002
8
3
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Q&A Drop-in
12.00 – 12.50 12.00 – 15.00
CCE1 001 CCE1 Foyer
8
3
Chemistry / Chemistry MChem
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A105 Leaving from EB A105
1
7a
Civil Engineering
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
EB A103
14
7a
Computer and Digital Forensics
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45
CIS 202 Leaving from CIS 202
11
5
Computer Networks and Cyber Security
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45
CIS 202 Leaving from CIS 202
11
5
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Computer Science
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103 CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103
11
5
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103 CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103
11
5
Computer Science with Games Development
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103 CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103
11
5
Computer Science with Web Development
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103 CIS 103 Leaving from CIS 103
11
5
Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
10.45 – 11.15 11.15 – 11.30
CIS 001 Leaving from CIS 001
11
5
Construction Engineering Management
Subject Talk
12.15 – 13.00
EB A103
14
7a
Criminology
Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.00
SQ 211
7
23
Criminology and Forensic Science
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A003a/b Leaving from EB A003a/b
7
7a
Criminology and Sociology
Subject Talk
13.00 – 13.45
SQ 210
7
23
Design for Industry
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30
CCE2 011
5
4
Drama
Subject Talk
13.00 – 13.45
SQ 020a
4
23
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45
EB A110 Leaving from EB A110
13
7a
Engineering Foundation Year
Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.30
EB A102a
14
7a
14
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
English Language and Literature
Subject Talk Q&A Drop-in
11.15 – 12.15 14.00 – 15.00
LIP 121
6
12
English Language Studies
Subject Talk Q&A Drop-in
11.15 – 12.15 14.00 – 15.00
LIP 121
6
12
English Literature
Subject Talk Q&A Drop-in
12.30 – 13.30 14.00 – 15.00
LIP 121
6
12
English Literature and Creative Writing
Subject Talk Q&A Drop-in
12.30 – 13.30 14.00 – 15.00
LIP 121
6
12
English Literature and History
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.00 13.00 – 13.45
SB The Great Hall
6
28
Entrepreneurial Business Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 224c CCE1 224c
8
3
Environmental Science
Department Welcome Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
10.30 – 11.00 12.15 – 13.00 13.00 – 13.15
EB A003a EB A002 Leaving from EB A002
12
7a
Fashion
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.45 – 13.45
CCE2 011
5
4
Fashion Communication
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.45 – 13.45
CCE2 011
5
4
Fashion Design and Marketing
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.45 – 13.45
CCE2 011
5
4
Film and TV Production
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
11.15 – 12.15 13.45 – 14.45
LIP 031
4
12
Film and Television Studies
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
LIP 033
4
12
Finance and Investment Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 025
8
3
Fine Art
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
12.00 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.45
SQ 020a Leaving from SQ 020a
4
23
Food Science and Nutrition
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A008 Leaving from EB A008
1
7a
15
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A008 Leaving from EB A008
1
7a
Forensic Science
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities and Interactive Session
12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A003a/b Leaving from EB A003a/b
1
7a
Geography
Department Welcome Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
10.30 – 11.00 11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EB A003a EB A003a Leaving from EB A003a
12
7a
Geography and Environmental Sciences Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
12
21
Graphic Design
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
10.30 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.30
SQW 048
5
22
History
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.00 13.00 – 13.45
SB The Great Hall
6
28
History and Politics
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.00 13.00 – 13.45
SB The Great Hall
6
28
Human Geography
Department Welcome Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
10.30 – 11.00 11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EB A003a EB A003a Leaving from EB A003a
12
7a
Human Resources Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 221
8
3
Humanities Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
6
21
Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
12.30 – 13.00 13.00 – 13.15
CIS 001 Leaving from CIS 001
11
5
Interaction Design
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
10.30 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.30
SQW 048
5
22
Interior Architecture
Programme and Accreditation Overview Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 13.30 – 15.00
EB A102b EB A102b
10
7a
Interior Design
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30
CCE2 011
5
4
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
International Business Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 223a CCE1 223a
Stand
Map Reference
8
3
International Relations and Politics
Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.30
SQ 305
7
23
Journalism and English Literature
Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.30
SQ 303
7
23
Law
Studying Law at Northumbria Law School Mock Trial A Day in the Life of a Law Student CCE1 Tours Student Law Office Tours
12.00 – 12.45 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.30 14.00 – 14.30 13.00 – 15.00
CCE1 003 CCE1 362 CCE1 362 CCE1 Foyer CCE1 Foyer
9
3
Law Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
14.00 – 14.30
CCE1 Foyer
9
3
Marketing Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.50 13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 214 CCE1 214
8
3
Mass Communication
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mass Communication (Completion Course)
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mass Communication and Business (Completion Course)
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mass Communication with Advertising
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mass Communication with Business
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mass Communication with Public Relations
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 210
7
23
Mathematics
Subject Talk Parent Session Student Session
12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.00 12.30 – 13.00
EB A009 EB D201 EB D206
13
7a 7d 7d
Mathematics and Physics Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
13
21
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
Subject Talk
12.15 – 13.00
EB A102a
14
7a
Mechanical Engineering
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
EB A102a
14
7a
Media and Journalism
Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.30
SQ 303
7
23
Physical Geography
Department Welcome Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
10.30 – 11.00 11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EB A003a EB A003a Leaving from EB A003a
12
7a
Physics
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 11.45
EB E301/EB E304 Leaving from EB E301/EB E304
13
7e
Physics with Astrophysics
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 11.45
EB E301/EB E304 Leaving from EB E301/EB E304
13
7e
23
Policing
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQ 408
7
Psychology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
Nixon Hall
3
15
Psychology Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
3
21
Psychology with Criminology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
Nixon Hall
3
15
Quantity Surveying
Programme and Accreditation Overview Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EB A102b EB A102b Leaving from EB A102b
10
7a
Real Estate
Programme and Accreditation Overview Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EB A102b EB A102b Leaving from EB A102b
10
7a
Social Sciences Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
10.30 – 11.15 12.00 – 12.45
SC Main Arena
7
21
Sociology
Subject Talk
13.00 – 13.45
SQ 210
13
23
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Sport Coaching
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
10.45 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.15 12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
16
Sport Development
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
10.45 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.15 12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
16
Sport Development and Management Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 10.30
SC Main Arena
2
21
Sport Exercise and Nutrition
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.30 14.30 – 15.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
16
Sport Management
Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours Subject Talk Sprint Track and Lab Tours
10.45 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.15 12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.15
NB 442 Leaving from NB 442 NB 442 Leaving from NB 442
2
16
Tourism and Events Management
Welcome to Newcastle Business School Subject Talk Subject Talk
12.00 - 12.50 13.00 - 13.45 14.00 - 14.45
CCE1 001 CCE1 213 CCE1 213
8
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Grab a Bite to Eat There are refreshments available in our Central Exhibition at City Campus or the Students’ Union at Coach Lane Campus. Or you can get a real taste for Northumbria life at one of our on-campus eateries. At City Campus check out Café Central near Sport Central, CCE in the Business & Law Building, or Castles Subway in Ellison Building, for food, drinks and snacks. At Coach Lane Campus try out Foragers cafe.
City Campus
Coach Lane Campus
CCE Starbucks
CCE Restaurant Café Central
Castles Subway Shop Central
08.30 – 15.00
Foragers
08.30 – 14.30
11.30 – 14.30 08.00 – 15.00
08.30 – 14.30
09.00 – 16.00
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Accommodation Claude Gibb Hall Lovaine Flats Glenamara House
Camden Court
Winn Studios New Bridge Street Residence
City Campus East Manors Trinity Square 21
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Explore the City and the Region Be inspired at the internationally renowned BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, one of Northumbria’s many cultural partners in the North East, or take in a concert at the Sage Gateshead on the banks of the River Tyne.
Welcome to Newcastle, a famously friendly, vibrant, and exciting city; regularly voted one of the best cities in the UK for students. Also voted the top place in the world for travellers to visit in 2018 by Rough Guides. You’ll find outstanding culture, fantastic shopping, world-famous heritage, and stunning coastlines and countryside right here on your doorstep.
Visit the Tyneside Cinema – a unique, independent cinema where Northumbria students and staff enjoy screenings, discussions and events. It’s a great place for a drink and a bite to eat, if you don’t have time for a screening.
directors, production and technical staff to develop new creative work and education programmes. If you are staying overnight and have more time to explore, visit newcastlegateshead.com for places to stay and more things to see while you are here.
Or see a show at the Theatre Royal or Live Theatre, internationally recognised as a great place for new writing talent. At Live Theatre, Northumbria students can work with
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Day Planner There is a lot to see throughout the day and we want you to get the most from your visit. This planner will help you to structure your day so that you can plan effectively and maximise your time with us. Time On arrival
Activity
Location
Registration
Sport Central or Coach Lane Campus West
Notes
09.00 09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00
End of Open Day – Thank you for visiting us
Next Steps
Should you decide to apply to Northumbria University and we make you an offer, you will be invited to attend one of our NU Experience Days, where you will get to look around again and talk to staff and students in more detail about the course and life at Northumbria. 23
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Subject Sessions – Coach Lane Campus
Coach Lane Campus Building Key A B
A Block B Block
C C Block CSC Clinical Skills Centre
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Stand
Map Reference
Childhood and Early Years Studies
Subject Talk
11.30 - 12.30 13.30 - 14.30
C Hall B
12
3
Guidance and Counselling
Subject Talk
11.30 - 12.30 13.30 - 14.30
A 201
14
1
Integrated Health and Social Care
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 13.30 - 14.30
A 105
7
1
Midwifery
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 13.30 - 14.30
CSC 013
6
4
Nursing Studies (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health)
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 11.45 - 12.45 12.45 - 13.45 13.45 - 14.45
CSC 022
2–5
4
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 13.30 - 14.30
A 207
9
1
Operating Department Practice (ODP)
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 12.45 - 13.45
CSC 009/010
8
4
Physiotherapy
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 13.00 - 14.00
A 205
10
1
Primary Education
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 11.45 - 12.45 12.45 - 13.45
C Hall A
11
3
Social Work
Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 12.15 - 13.15 13.45 - 14.45
B 210
13
2
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General Sessions and Tours – Coach Lane Campus Session
Description
Time
Venue
Central Exhibition
Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know. We will also have student support staff available to talk about student finance, disability support and counselling.
09.00 – 15.00
C Hall D
16
University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
10.00 – 10.30
CSC 022
4
Student Finance
An opportunity to hear undergraduate student funding explained, as well as ask any questions you may have for our student finance experts.
11.45 – 12.30 13.45 – 14.30
A 107
1
Persuasive Personal Statement and your UCAS Journey
A detailed look at the UCAS application process and writing of a personal statement, including real examples sent to Northumbria.
10.45 – 11.30 12.45 – 13.30
A 107
1
Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (approximately 30 minutes)
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from Coach Lane Campus Students' Union
14
Clincal Skills Centre Tours
A tour of our innovative Clincal Skills Centre
10.00 – 15.00
Sign up at the Clinical Skills Centre Registration Desk
4
Self-guided Library Tours
Visitors are welcome to look around the Library at their leisure, with staff on hand to answer any questions.
10.00 – 15.00
Pick up your guide from the Library Welcome Desk
9
Students' Union Drop-in
Call in to the Coach Lane Campus Students' Union for a chat about what they do.
09.00 – 15.00
Coach Lane Campus Students' Union
14
Accommodation Open Houses (City Campus)
See the map for locations, call in at your leisure or visit the Accommodation stand in the City Campus Central Exhibition for a student guide.
09.00 – 15.00
Sport Central Tours (City Campus)
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
Claude Gibb Glenamara House New Bridge Street Trinity Square Depart from SC Main Arena
Map Reference
Use City Campus Map 13 10 Short walk from 3 Shuttle bus from by 3 Use City Campus Map
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Coach Lane Campus Central Exhibition Guide 2
1
3
Nursing – Mental Health
Applicant Services
4
Nursing – Child
5
Nursing – Adult
6
Nursing – Learning Disabilities
Midwifery
7
Integrated Health and Social Care
17
Northumbria Sport
8
Operating Department Practice
16
Accommodation
9
Occupational Therapy
15
Student Support and Wellbeing
14
Guidance and Counselling
13
Social Work
12
Childhood and Early Years Studies
11
Primary Education
10
Physiotherapy
Entrance
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Coach Lane Campus Map Parking
Bus Stop (Free Bus)
Public Bus
Coach Lane Campus East
Coach Lane Campus West Registration Point
To Four Lane Ends Metro Station
Coac h Lane
Shuttle Bus Drop-off and Pick-up Point
Central Exhibition
(access via main reception)
KEY
3. C Block
6. E Block
1. A Block
4. Clinical Skills Centre
7. G Block
2. B Block
5. D Block
8. H Block
9. Library (F Block and Student Support and Wellbeing)
10. Main Reception and Entrance
12. High Performance Centre
14. Students’ Union
11. Manor House
13. Sports Pitches
16. Hall D
15. Foragers
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Shuttle Buses You can travel from Coach Lane Campus to and from City Campus and from City Campus to Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus today. Buses depart from Coach Lane Campus East (see on the map on page 28) between 09.00 and 15.30 every 20- 30 minutes. The last bus back to City Campus East from Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus back to City Campus East from Trinity Square leaves at 15.45. Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
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Which Campus? Check Which Campus to Attend Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which Campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at. If you are interested in any of the courses in the list below, these are at Coach Lane Campus so you are on the correct side of the Programme for your Subject Sessions. If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject Sessions, General Sessions and Tours.
• Childhood and Early Years Studies • Guidance and Counselling • Integrated Health and Social Care • Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice • Physiotherapy • Primary Education • Social Work There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running today if you would like to see both campuses.
Contents Welcome
31
Which Campus?
30
Shuttle Buses
29
Coach Lane Campus Map
28
Coach Lane Central Exhibition Guide
27
General Sessions and Tours
26
Subject Sessions (Coach Lane)
25
Day Planner
23
Explore the City and the Region
22
Accommodation
21
Grab a Bite to Eat
20
City Campus Programme
19–9
Useful Information
8
Getting Here
6
How to Make the Most of Your Day
4
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Welcome! Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day. Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-rich, business-focussed, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our
students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here.
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points. Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, and is subject to change as we review our courses and our offers to ensure that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information.
We hope you enjoy your day! Northumbria University Open Day Team ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk 0191 227 4275
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Coach Lane Campus
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