OPEN DAY PROGRAMME
JULY 2024
Welcome to the University of Winchester
I am delighted to welcome you to our Open Day!
Today is all about giving you the opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to become a student at the University of Winchester. We are a friendly, welcoming University community. We are driven by a love of learning and a real curiosity and passion for our subjects. At Winchester, our hope is that during your time with us, you will grow as a whole, confident and successful individual committed to a life of meaning and purpose. Above all, we want to help you to become the person that you want to be, studying the subject that you love and preparing for the job that you want to do.
Make sure you take a tour of our award-winning accommodation and stunning campus. I hope too that you are able to get out and see the city while you are here. It is such a beautiful and exciting place to live and study.
From all of us at Winchester, may I again say how delighted we are to have you with us today. Above all, enjoy yourself and speak to our friendly team of staff or students – we’re all here to help! I hope that you decide to become part of our University and I look forward to welcoming you back to the University of Winchester soon.
Professor Sarah Greer, Vice-Chancellor
Registration
Please make sure you check in as soon as you arrive. Staff members and Student Ambassadors will be stationed at our registration points ready to scan your QR code which we sent to you in an email. Once you’ve checked in, make sure to collect your very own University of Winchester goodie bag, as well as picking up a programme and prospectus.
Registration points can be found at The Stripe Plaza (number 25 on your map at the back), and West Downs Centre (number 28 on your map).
Timings for the day
Welcome to Winchester Talks
We encourage you to attend one of our Welcome to Winchester Talks where you will hear from a member of our Executive Leadership Team and a Student Q&A panel. This talk lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Please make sure to check where the Welcome to Winchester Talks are in relation to your Course Talks on your map to give yourself plenty of time. It takes about ten minutes to walk from King Alfred Quarter to West Downs Quarter so this may impact your planning. We thoroughly recommend attending the 12pm Welcome to Winchester Talk if you have Course Talks at West Downs Quarter.
9.15am in the Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter
Number 25 on your map
10am in the Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter Number 25 on your map
12pm in the West Downs Centre Auditorium, West Downs Quarter Number 28 on your map
Course Information and Course Talks
At this Open Day, you will have the opportunity to speak to academic staff on a one-to-one basis, as well as attending Course Talks of the programme you are interested in. Course Talks are approximately 20 minutes long, with time for questions after. To speak to academics and staff members from your faculty, please head to your Faculty Zone below. These are open 10am-3pm.
Arts Courses Paul Chamberlain Building, Room 5, King Alfred Quarter Number 17 on your map
Faculty of Education and The Arts
Education Courses Herbert Jarman Building, Room 5, King Alfred Quarter Number 9 on your map
Faculty of Business and Digital Technologies West Downs Centre Level 2, West Downs Quarter Number 28 on your map
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences St Alphege Building, Ground Floor, King Alfred Quarter Number 19 on your map
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing West Downs Centre, Level 3, West Downs Quarter Number 28 on your map
Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice Stripe Studios, The Stripe Building, King Alfred Quarter Number 25 on your map
The Course Talks are timetabled by faculty on the following pages.
SUBJECT
Acting
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND THE ARTS: COURSE TALKS
Education Education (Early Childhood) Education (Special Educational Needs)
Early Years Education (with or without Early Years Graduate Practitioner Competencies Qualification)
Film Production
Film Studies
Journalism and Sports Journalism
Media & Communication
Music Courses
Musical Theatre
Primary Teaching
Paul Chamberlain Building 3, King Alfred Quarter 17 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Herbert Jarman Building 3, King Alfred Quarter 09 10am-10.45am or 12pm-12.45pm
Herbert Jarman Building 3, King Alfred Quarter 09 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Paul Chamberlain Building 2, King Alfred Quarter 17 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Paul Chamberlain Building 2, King Alfred Quarter 17 10am-10.45am or 12pm12.45pm
Journalism Suite at Tom Atkinson Building 9, King Alfred Quarter 27 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
Journalism Suite at Tom Atkinson Building 9, King Alfred Quarter
Gym, Bowers Building, King Alfred Quarter
10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Paul Chamberlain Building 3, King Alfred Quarter 17 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter 25 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES*: COURSE TALKS
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING: COURSE TALKS
SUBJECT ROOM MAP TIME
Animal Science & Conservation
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Midwifery
Nursing Courses
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physiotherapy
Social Work
Sports Courses (Department talk followed by opportunity to learn more about: Sport and Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport Coaching, and Sport Therapy)
Sports Management
West Downs Centre 303 (also livestreamed on Microsoft Teams), West Downs Quarter 28 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
West Downs Centre 403, West Downs Quarter 28 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
West Downs Centre 402, West Downs Quarter 28 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
ADL Suite at West Downs Centre 302, West Downs Quarter 28 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
West Downs Centre Auditorium, West Downs Quarter 28 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
West Downs Centre 403, West Downs Quarter 28 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
West Downs Centre Auditorium, West Downs Quarter 28 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
West Downs Centre 402, West Downs Quarter 28 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Centre for Sport 1, King Alfred Quarter 05 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
University of Winchester Business School 109, West Downs Quarter 26 11am-11.45am or 1pm1.45pm
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: COURSE TALKS
SUBJECT ROOM MAP TIME
Animal Welfare & Society
Anthropology, Archaeology, and Ancient, Classical & Medieval Studies
Classical Studies
Creative Writing
St Alphege Building 202, King Alfred Quarter 19 10am-10.45pm or 12pm-12.45pm
St Alphege Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 19 10am-10.45am or 12pm-12.45pm
St Alphege Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 19 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
St Alphege Building 201, King Alfred Quarter 19 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
English Literature St Alphege Building 203, King Alfred Quarter 19 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Geography
St Alphege Building 202, King Alfred Quarter 19 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
History St Alphege Building 203, King Alfred Quarter 20 11am-11.45am or 2pm-2.45pm
Philosophy; Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
Tom Atkinson Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 27 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Politics and International Relations
Psychology Courses (including Psychology, Psychology and Child Development, Forensic Investigative Psychology, Psychology with Criminology)
Sociology
Tom Atkinson Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 27 12pm-12.45pm or 2pm-2.45pm
Stripe Lecture Room, King Alfred Quarter 25 11am-11.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
St Alphege Building 201, King Alfred Quarter 19 10am-10.45am or 12noon-12.45pm
FACULTY OF LAW, CRIME AND JUSTICE: COURSE TALKS
SUBJECT ROOM MAP TIME
Criminology Courses
Forensic Courses
Law Courses
Professional Policing
Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Quarter 25 12pm-12.45pm or 2pm-2.45pm
Stripe Studio 2, King Alfred Quarter 25 10am-10.45am or 1pm-1.45pm
Stripe Lecture Room, King Alfred Quarter 25 12pm-12.45pm or 2pm-2.45pm
Stripe Studio 2, King Alfred Quarter 25 12pm-12.45pm
Advice Fair
Support staff are available throughout the Open Day to offer you advice and information. Support staff are available from 10am-3pm to offer you advice and information
Level 0, West Downs Centre, West Downs Quarter (number 28 on your map)
Admissions
Talk to our Admissions team for advice on entry requirements, applications, and offers.
Student Support and Success
If you have a disability, additional needs, or just want to find out what kind of support Winchester can offer you alongside your studies, make sure to visit our Student Support and Success team.
Housing
Discover more about the range of accommodation available whilst studying at Winchester, costs, and how to apply.
Student Finance
Learn about the funding options available to you, including loans, bursaries, and scholarships.
Students’ Union
Come and meet members of the Students’ Union team to find out about the events, activities, clubs and societies on offer for students.
Study Abroad
Thinking about studying abroad? Many of our courses offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study abroad in America, Europe, Canada or Asia for a semester. Come and chat to us to find out more.
Careers and Employability
Develop your employability skills whilst at university and you will be well placed for an exciting career when you graduate. Meet our Student Support and Success Team and get more information about the support we offer you during your time at Winchester.
Mature Students
Coming to Winchester as a Mature Student? Pop by to chat to a representative who can talk you through their experiences and answer queries you may have.
Experience Talks
Teams across the University will be running a series of helpful talks to guide you through pre-university preparation to arriving as an undergraduate student. If you miss any of the talks, you can speak to representatives at the Advice Fair.
EXPERIENCE TALKS
SUBJECT ROOM MAP TIME
Personal Statement Advice
Disability and Learning Diversity
Student Finance
Student Life and Living in Winchester
West Downs Centre 405, West Downs Quarter St Alphege Building 201, King Alfred Quarter 28 19 11am -11.30am 2pm2.30pm
West Downs Centre 405, West Downs Quarter 28 12pm12.30pm
West Downs Centre 405, West Downs Quarter 28 1pm1.30pm
St Alphege Building 204, King Alfred Quarter 19 2pm
Tours
Campus Tours
Winton Building 6 (number 30 on your map)
Take a guided tour of our campus with one of our current students. See our main facilities including The Martial Rose Library, The Student Union, Student Support and Success, Performing Arts Studios, Multimedia Centre and our social learning spaces, eateries and teaching spaces. Tours will depart as and when a group is ready, last tour is at 3.15pm. Tours take approximately 1 hour.
Accommodation Tours
Please make your way to the Student Village you would like to view and one of our current students will show you their bedroom and communal facilities.
Winchester Sport and Leisure Park Postcode: SO23 9NR
To see these impressive facilities you can either take our minibus (see timetable below), walk (approximately 30-40 minutes) or drive (do make sure you speak to someone at the Leisure Park to get the code for free parking).
Elite Sport Programme Track & Field Athletics (3-4pm)
Meet members of the track and field delivery team and have a tour of our fantastic sports stadium (next to Winchester Sport and Leisure Park). The stadium is at the end of Milland Road and the postcode is SO23 9NP. If you are driving, please make sure to press the vehicle barrier ‘call’button to be let in.
Facility Tours
Some courses offer tours of specific course facilities after the Course Talk. You can find out if your course will offer tours of these facilities during the Course Talk. If you would like to find out more information about academic facilities, please speak to academic staff at your Faculty Hubs.
Crime Scene House (11am-2pm)
Interested in courses in the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice? The Crime Scene House is a dedicated house where we carry out forensic photography and examination of mock crime scenes. We will be running tours of our Crime Scene House after some of our course talks, drop in to the Faculty Hub In Stripe Studio 1 to find out when the next tour is departing.
Wheelchair/Accessible Access
We can call for an accessible vehicle should you have accessibility needs. If you would like to use the accessible vehicles, please pop in and speak to our Reception team at King Alfred Centre (number 12 on your map) or West Downs Centre (number 28 on your map) and they will be delighted to help you.
Minibus Timetable
We have a variety of bus routes running throughout the day. The details of where these mini buses will run are below. These fill up on a first come first served basis so you may have to wait in a short queue, but we will do everything we can to keep wait times to a minimum. You can get on and off at any point on the loop.
9.30am-2.30pm (the bus will not go via the station after 12 noon)
Winchester Train Station > King Alfred Quarter Main Reception > Queens Road Student Village > West Downs
11am-2.30pm King Alfred Quarter Main Reception > West Downs
12-4pm King Alfred Quarter Main Reception > West Downs > City Centre > Winchester Sport and Leisure park
Accommodation
Queens Road Student Village Number 18 on your map.
This is a purpose-built residential development, consisting of 399 en suite rooms arranged in flats of three to nine rooms with shared kitchens.
West Downs Student Village Number 29 on your map.
Located behind the Winchester Business School and our new West Downs Centre, there are over 650 bedrooms in houses of six to ten rooms. There is a mixture of en suite and shared facilities.
Burma Road Student Village Number 4 on your map.
Burma Road consists of 408 en suite rooms arranged in flats of six to eight with shared kitchens. We also have two one-bedroom family flats, and six bedrooms (and kitchens) adapted for wheelchair users.
St Elizabeth’s Hall and Beech Glade Number 21 and 2 on your map.
Not available to view at this Open Day.
Each hall is a traditional hall of residence set up with rooms arranged along communal corridors with shared bathrooms and kitchenettes at various points. Many rooms boast beautiful views across Winchester and the South Downs, and all rooms are larger than average single study bedrooms.
Cathedral Point and Riverside Way
Not available to view at this Open Day.
These properties are approved University nominated or referred accommodation, owned and managed by an experienced independent company. Both are offsite and comprise approximately 250 en suite study bedrooms, arranged in flats of between six to eight students, as well as 61 studio flats.
There is also a large communal space for all residents to use, and the management team often arrange a wide variety of social events to include all residents. They include six study bedrooms (two adapted kitchens) for students with disabilities, and also have some one and two-bedroom family flats within their provision.
Travel & Transport
To find out more about travel and getting around the University and surrounding city, please scan this QR code.
More of Winchester!
Winchester Sport & Leisure Park
We have partnered with the two neighbouring sports facilities: the brand new Leisure facility and the University owned Sports Stadium in Winchester City Centre. The leisure centre boasts a 50m pool, 200 station fitness suite, studios, and an 8-court sports hall. The Sports Stadium offers a floodlit competition standard 8-lane athletics track and a full-size all-weather pitch. Both facilities are home to some of our Sports courses and our Student Union sports teams.
Student’s Union
Based in the King Alfred Centre, Winchester Student’s Union is run for students, by students. It is an independent organisation from the University itself, and is dedicated to representing and supporting students, as well as running student sports teams, societies and providing opportunities, activities and events for all students.
Sacred Spaces on Campus
Across our campus, we have many sacred spaces for prayers, meditation and contemplation that are open to visit during this Open Day. The Chapel (number 6 on your map) is a RIBA award winning restored building in the middle of King Alfred Quarter. The Muslim Prayer room is located in the Winchester Business School building (number 26 on the map) in the West Downs Quarter. Our Contemplation Space is found at the West Downs Centre (number 28 on your map) and plays host to personal meditation pods and a contemplative centre. For more information on further sacred spaces, search for ‘Sacred Spaces’ on our website.
Walking into Winchester
When you have finished your day here at the University of Winchester, why don’t you head down to the city centre?
It’s approximately a 15 minute walk away from King Alfred Quarter and boasts a whole array of eateries, shops and history. Please scan this QR code to explore our walking map to the city centre.
Refreshments
We have Refreshment and Catering areas open in both King Alfred Quarter and West Downs Quarter. Vegan options can be found at all outlets. The University of Winchester is also a Food Allergy Aware campus. For allergen information, please speak to one of our Catering staff at a food outlet, or visit www.winchester.ac.uk/landing-pages/catering
The Food Hall
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter Number 12 on your map
Complimentary Tea and Coffee station BBQ on the Terrace from 12 noon.
Learning Café
King Alfred Centre, King Alfred Quarter (7.30am-2.30pm) Number 12 on your map
Perfect for light bites, sandwiches, coffees, and milkshakes.
Cyber Italia
Kenneth Kettle Building, King Alfred Quarter (9am-5pm) Number 11 on your map
Part internet café, part pizzeria! Cyber Italia is a great place to grab a coffee or a fresh slice of pizza.
The Deli Bar
West Downs Centre, West Downs Quarter, Level 1 (10am-4pm) Number 28 on your map
A spot to grab salads, sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and more.
WiFi ACCESS
Don’t forget, you can log into our wi-fi network whilst at the Open Day.
WiFi Name: UoW open day Password: Alfred1840
In case of emergency
If there is an emergency, you require medical attention, or spot anything suspicious. please call our Site Stewards on 01962 827666.
Any questions? Ask a Student!
If you have any questions, keep an eye out for our Student Ambassadors. They are there to help and to tell you about their own experiences at the University of Winchester.
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