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Top tips Plan your day
Plan your timetable before you arrive to get the most out of your day. Book talks and tours or amend your booking at any time through the Open Day Portal. Head to pages 4 – 12 to see all the talks, tours and demonstrations taking place.
A warm welcome
Make sure you check out the times of our Welcome talks.
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Discover the University services
You can talk to Student Finance and Wellbeing and Disability Services about any worries or queries you may have – they’re here to help.
Plan your route
Check car parks that will be available on the day using the map on pages 18-19. Getting the train to Huddersfield? Our student ambassador will be at the railway station from 8.30am – 11.20am to guide you to the University.
Go to a talk, tour or demo
See times and locations of our subject talks, tours and demonstrations on pages 4 – 12.
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Talks, tours and events General talks and events Room numbers will be provided on the day. Time Talk
Welcome to the University
09.15 – 09.45 09.55 – 10.25 10.35 – 11.05 12.15 – 12.45
Talk
Student Finance
11.20 – 12.05
Talk
Applying through UCAS
13.15 – 14.00
Talk
DIGS Student Accommodation
10.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 11.45 12.00 – 12.45 14.00 – 14.45
Tour
Campus tours
At regular intervals
Tour
Library tours
At regular intervals – tours to fit with your schedule and will last no more than 20 minutes
Tour
Careers tours
At regular intervals – tours to fit with your schedule and will last no more than 15 minutes
Event
Music concert
12.00 – 12.40
Drop-in
Welcome to the Students’ Union
09.45 – 14.30
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For DIGS tours please see page 15.
Listen to a live performance by our Music students. Talk to us about sports, clubs and societies along with all events including the Welcome Festival.
Subject talks
Room numbers will be provided on the day. Accountancy and Finance
Time
Talk
Accountancy and Finance
11.00 – 11.45
Drop-in
Accountancy and Finance
11.45 – 14.00
Architecture and the Built Environment
Time
Talk
Architecture and the Built Environment
10.00 – 11.00 12.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 15.00
Tour
Tour of School of Art, Design and Architecture facilities
11.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 14.00
Includes: Architecture/Architecture International RIBA Part 1, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying.
Art and Design
Time
Talk
Art and Design
10.00 – 11.00 12.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 15.00
Tour
Tour of School of Art, Design and Architecture facilities
11.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 14.00
Includes: Animation, Animation Production, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Art and Illustration, Graphic Design, Graphic Design and Animation, Illustration, Interior Design, Product Design and Photography.
Business
Time
Talk
An introduction to Studying at Huddersfield Business School
10.15 – 10.45 11.00 – 11.30
Talk
Business and Management inc. Human Resource Management
11.45 – 12.30
Drop-in
Business and Management inc. Human Resource Management
12.30 – 14.00
Talk
Economics
11.45 – 12.30
Drop-in
Economics
12.30 – 14.00
Talk
Events Management
11.45 – 12.30
Drop-in
Events Management
12.30 – 14.00
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(the Associate Dean will provide you with an overview of the wide ranging study opportunities we offer inclusive of all the courses below).
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Business
Time
Talk
Hospitality Business Management and Travel and Tourism Management
11.45 – 12.30
Drop-in
Hospitality Business Management and Travel and Tourism Management
12.30 – 14.00
Talk
Marketing
11.00 – 11.45
Drop-in
Marketing
11.45 – 14.00
Talk
Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and the NOVUS Scheme
11.00 – 11.45
Drop-in
Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management and the NOVUS Scheme
11.45 – 14.00
Computing
Time
Drop-in
All courses in the Department of Computer Science
09.30 – 14.15
Talk
Computing courses
10.00 – 10.30 13.45 – 14.15
Talk
Information Systems courses
10.00 – 10.30 13.45 – 14.15
Tour
Computing tour
10.45 – 11.15 13.00 – 13.30
Q&A
Computing courses
11.30 – 12.00 12.15 – 12.45
Master class
Information Systems courses
11.30 – 12.00 12.15 – 12.45
Includes: Applied Computing, Computing, Computer Science, Computer Science with Cyber Security, Computer Science with Internet of Things, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.
A panel session with the opportunity to ask current students questions. Includes: Computing in Business and Information Technology.
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Time Drama, Theatre and Performance
11.15 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.30
Education, Childhood and Early Years
Time
Drop-in
TESOL and Education Human Resource Development and Training courses
10.30 – 11.30
Talk
Welcome to the School of Education and Professional Development
10.00 – 11.00 12.30 – 13.30
Includes: Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Education and Care, Education, Learning Support, Primary and Early Years Education with QTS, Primary and Early Years Education (non-QTS accelerated degree), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion, and Youth and Community.
Engineering
Time
Drop-in
All Engineering courses
09.30 – 14.15
Talk
Engineering
10.00 – 10.45 12.15 – 13.00
Tour
Automotive, Digital Manufacturing Engineering, Energy, Engineering Design, Mechanical and Mechantronic
11.00 – 12.00 13.15 – 14.15
Tour
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
11.00 – 12.00 13.15 – 14.15
Tour
Medical Engineering Technologies
11.00 – 12.00 13.15 – 14.15
Includes: Mechanical and Automotive, Digital Manufacturing Engineering, Electronic and Electrical, Energy Engineering, Engineering Design, Mechatronic Engineering and Medical Engineering Technologies.
English
Time
Talk
English Literature and Creative Writing
10.15 – 11.00 13.15 – 14.00
Talk
English Language and Linguistics
11.15 – 12.00 12.15 – 13.00
Fashion and Textiles Talk
Fashion and Textiles
Includes: Costume with Textiles, Fashion Design with Digital
Technology, Fashion Design with Marketing, Fashion Design with Textiles, Fashion Brand Marketing, Fashion Creative Direction, International Fashion Buying Management and Textiles.
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Tour of School of Art, Design and Architecture facilities
Time 10.00 – 11.00 12.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 15.00 11.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 14.00
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Games and Web
Time
Drop-in
All courses in the Department of Computer Science
09.30 – 14.15
Talk
Computer Games Design
10.00 – 10.30 13.00 – 13.30
Talk
Web courses
10.00 – 10.30 13.45 – 14.15
Tour
Departmental tours
10.45 – 11.15 12.15 – 12.45
Master class
Computer Games Design
11.30 – 12.00
Master class
Web courses
11.30 – 12.00 12.15 – 12.45
Includes: all Games Development courses, Art, Design and Production, Computer Science and Games Programming.
Includes: all Games Development courses, Art, Design and Production, also Computer Science and Games Programming. Includes: all Games Development courses, Art, Design and Production and also Computer Science and Games Programming. Includes: Web Programming, Web Design and Web Programming with Cyber Security.
Geography Talk
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Time Welcome to Geography
13.00 – 13.45
Health Professions and Social Care
Time
Drop-in
Health Professions and Social Care courses
10.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Adult Nursing
11.00 – 12.00 14.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Child Nursing
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Health and Social Care
12.00 – 13.00
Talk
Welcome to Learning Disability Nursing
12.00 – 13.00
Talk
Welcome to Mental Health Nursing
11.00 – 12.00 14.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Midwifery Studies
11.00 – 12.00 14.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Occupational Therapy
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Operating Department Practice
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Paramedic Science
10.00 –11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Physiotherapy
11.00 –12.00 14.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Podiatry
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Social Work
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Talk
Welcome to Speech and Language Therapy
11.00 – 12.00 14.00 – 15.00
(please note the course drop-in sessions will not take place during the talk times).
History Talk
Time History
Law
11.15 – 12.00 13.15 – 14.00
Time
Drop-in
Law
11.45 – 14.00
Talk
Law
11.00 – 11.45
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Mathematics
Time
Drop-in
Mathematics
09.30 – 14.15
Talk
Mathematics
10.00 – 10.30 12.15 – 12.45
Tour
Mathematics
10.45 – 11.15 13.00 – 13.30
Master class
Mathematics
11.30 – 12.00 13.45 – 14.15
Media, Journalism and Film
Time
Drop-in
Media, Journalism and Film
13.00 – 14.30
Talk
Media
10.30 – 11.30
Talk
Journalism
11.30 – 12.30
Talk
Film Studies
12.30 – 13.30
Modern Languages Drop-in
Modern Languages
Music
Time 12.00 – 12.30
Time
Talk
Music
09.30 – 10.10 12.45 – 13.25
Tour
Music
10.15 – 10.45 13.30 – 14.00
Concert
Music Concert
12.00 – 12.40
Music Technology
Time
Talk Tour
Music Technology
10.00 – 11.45 13.30 – 15.00
Master class
Music Production
12.00 – 12.30 12.45 – 13.15
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Come along and find out about all the courses we offer in the diverse area of Music Technology and have a look around the professional standard facilities.
Science
Time
Tours
Tours of the Science facilities will be available
After each talk
Drop-in
Optometry
12.15 – 14.00
Talk
Optometry
11.00 – 11.45
Talk
Why study Biological Sciences
Includes: Pharmacology and Biomedicine.
11.00 – 11.30 12.15 – 12.45
Talk
Introduction to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Forensic Science at Huddersfield
10.15 – 11.00 12.45 – 13.30
Talk
Pharmacy
10.15 – 11.00 12.00 – 12.45
Drop-in
Science Extended Degree
11.00 – 12.00 13.00 – 15.00
Talk
Science Extended Degree
10.30 – 11.00 12.00 – 12.30
after each talk
Social Sciences
Time
Criminology, Policing, Politics, Psychology and Sociology courses
10.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Criminology and Policing
11.00 – 12.00 14.00 – 15.00
Talk
Welcome to Politics
12.00 – 13.00
Talk
Welcome to Psychology
10.00 – 11.30 13.00 – 14.30
Talk
Welcome to Sociology
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
Drop-in
(please note the course drop-in sessions will not take place during the talk times).
Visit the Student Led Engagement Initiative for a free health check led by health professional students at the University of Huddersfield. Checks include blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, temperature and respiration.
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Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Time
Drop-in
Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
10.00 – 15.00
Talk Tour
Welcome to Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
10.00 – 11.00 13.00 – 14.00
(please note the course drop-in sessions will not take place during the talk times).
Teacher Training
Time
Drop-in
Routes into Teaching
10.00 – 11.30
Talk
Welcome to the School of Education and Professional Development
10.00 – 11.00 12.30 – 13.30
Includes: enquiries for post graduate routes into teaching.
Includes: Primary and Early Years Education with QTS.
Youth and Community Talk
Welcome to the School of Education and Professional Development Includes: Youth and Community courses.
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Time 10.00 – 11.00 12.30 – 13.30
The Information Fair will be open from 9.30am – 3.00pm. There’ll be representatives from all subject areas and services who’ll be able to give you information and advice.
The Information Fair Wellbeing and Disability Services
Team Hud | Sport | Fitness | Health
Visit the Wellbeing and Disability Services stand to find out more about the extensive support on offer to students.
The University Sport and Fitness Department are known on campus as Team Hud. They are responsible for developing services and activities for sport, fitness and health, alongside operating the excellent facilities day to day.
Wellbeing Services can provide help and support if you’re finding it difficult to balance your studies, social life and personal commitments. They offer confidential one-to-one support, a range of workshops and groups, and comprehensive online support systems to help you manage your wellbeing and get back on track with your studies. Disability Services provides tailored support to students with disabilities. This includes disabilities such as visual or hearing impairments, specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties and long term medical conditions. The experienced team work alongside you on a one-to-one basis to get the right support in place at the right time, and can support you in applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance.
In the heart of the Campus you can find a large air conditioned Fitness Centre with a wide range of Technogym Artis equipment. You will also find a Performance Suite with lifting platforms and additional free weights. The Sports Hall has 8 courts and is the venue for a wide range of sport and recreational activities. The group exercise studios host over 70 fitness classes per week. Please pop down and view the facilities for yourself, we are located on Level 3 of Student Central.
The Faith Centre is open to all students and staff and provides rooms for worship, meditation and prayer with ablution facilities.
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Students' Union The Students’ Union offers lots of services to students including an impartial Advice Centre, year-round trips and events, along with various sports clubs and societies. There are also student volunteering and representation opportunities, student-friendly spaces and a student housing service. To find out more, please visit the Students’ Union stand at the Information Fair, or visit them on Level 5 of Student Central.
The Careers and Employability Service Your ‘EmployableME’ journey starts from the minute you arrive at University. Everything you do and learn from that point onwards will help you to reach your end destination – becoming an employable graduate. Our award-winning Careers and Employability Service is here to guide, support and advise you. Come along and discover how ‘EmployableME’ will help you to start your career planning!
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Student Finance The Student Finance stand offers advice and guidance on fees and living costs while at university, including applications to Student Finance England for financial support.
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Library Our Library is pretty special. It contains over 1,200 study places and over 530 ultra modern PCs and Macs. There’s a huge number of books and journal articles for you to make use of, around 330,000 in print form and several million in digital format. The Library is open seven days a week during term-time and round the clock for a good chunk of the year, plus one of our computer labs is open 24 hours a day all year round. Library tours will run throughout the day and will last no longer than 20 minutes.
Help with your application Our Student Recruitment Team are on hand to provide help and advice on: • how to apply to University • tariff points/entry qualifications • writing personal statements • UCAS deadline dates • acceptance of additional UCAS points including The Progression Module and Headstart Huddersfield
Headstart Huddersfield The Headstart Huddersfield scheme has been designed to help provide fairer access for groups who are currently facing barriers and are therefore underrepresented in Higher Education. The scheme offers eligible students, who are interested in applying to the University of Huddersfield, the opportunity to gain eight extra UCAS points. It is open to eligible Year 12 students (widening participation eligibility criteria is applied). You can find more information at hud.ac/headstart
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Living in halls is a great way to meet new people, get involved with social aspects of university life and settle in. We’ve got a range of accommodation to suit your budgets and preferences. Book with DIGS, the University of Huddersfield’s preferred, recommended and approved provider, and be guaranteed that you will be offered a place in student accommodation.
Student accommodation Ashenhurst Houses
With a variety of events, block Vs block competitions and many on site facilities, you will never have a dull moment.
Ashenhurst Houses is located within beautiful parkland with lots of outside space for a game of footy or the obligatory BBQ during the summer months. With 280 bedrooms and within fifteen minutes walk of the University and town centre, Ashenhurst Houses is a fun and convenient place to be.
The DIGS block reps will help and support you to settle in and meet new friends.
You will share a house, kitchen and bathroom facilities with up to seven housemates similar to a private let.
Every room is en-suite and there is a range of rooms to suit your budget and needs.
Ashenhurst residents can also join in the activities at Storthes Hall Park.
Site facilities include:
Both properties are diverse and suit different needs and budgets. Included in your rent are all utilities, fibre optic broadband and WiFi.
This is the place to be if you like being at the centre of things. With over 1300 students, there is something for everyone.
Taking a DIGS tour is the best way to find out more. Tours leave regularly throughout the day.
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• The Venue – a social space including bar and café, games room, cinema, gaming room, chill-out lounge and study room • Up to 100mb WiFi and broadband • On-site supermarket • Free gym and fitness classes • Launderette • 24 hour on-site security and CCTV • Regular shuttle bus service • Car parking and bike storage • Welfare support available on site.
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Storthes tours
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Talks
Tours will begin at 10.00 and buses will run every 20 minutes. You can stay for as long as you wish and get the next bus back to campus. The last bus up to Storthes Hall Park will be at 15.00.
Tours will run at 11.00, 12.00 and 13.00. The tour itself will take approximately 50 minutes.
If you are unable to visit the DIGS student accommodation, talks will be held throughout the day in The Sir George Buckley Lecture Theatre 10.00 – 10.45, 11.00 – 11.45, 12.00 – 12.45, 14.00 – 14.45.
Want to do your own thing?
Huddersfield and its surrounding areas offer some great alternative accommodation so you can find a place that’s just right for you. In addition to our preferred, recommended and approved supplier of student accommodation there are a number of options for students in Huddersfield. To find out more, please visit the Students’ Union stand in the Information Fair.
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