University of Chester Open Day
2022 / Wheeler
Faculty of Education and Children’s Services
Welcome to Wheeler Wheeler is home to subjects within the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social Care. Just a 25-minute walk from Exton Park, Wheeler features a range of high-quality subject-specific facilities, including science laboratories and music and art studios. Wheeler has its own café, an extensive library, computer suites, study areas, and the Riverside Student Space. Wheeler is home to the following subject areas:
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Initial Teacher Education • BA with QTS: Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) and Primary / Early Years (5-11)
“I chose Chester for its fantastic reputation and I haven’t been disappointed. I have experienced a creative and inspiring approach to my learning, all in a beautiful and historic city.” Suzanne Education Student 2
Campus Information and Tours The following support areas are available here at Wheeler throughout the Open Day. For a more extensive range of departments and extracurricular activities including campus tours and accommodation viewings, please see your Exton Park Open Day Guide.
Activity
Time
Location
Admissions Q&A
10:00 - 16:00
First Floor, Room CRV016
Finance Q&A
10:00 - 16:00
First Floor, Room CRV016
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Course and Subject Information Q&A Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
Q&A Drop-in
10:00 - 15:00
Ground Floor, Hub Space
All Subjects
Q&A: Getting a head start on your application
10:30 - 11:15
First Floor, Room CRV105
All Subjects
Q&A: Getting a head start on your application
14:00 - 14:45
First Floor, Room CRV105
Course Information Talks Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
English Taster Drop-in
10:15 -15:15
First Floor, Room CRV106
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
10:15 - 11:00
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
11:30 - 12:15
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
12:35 - 13:30
First Floor, Room CRV139
Initial Teacher Education
Course Information
14:00 - 14:45
First Floor, Room CRV139
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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
Interactive Sessions Course Name
Session Type
Time
Room
All Subjects
Science Drop-in
10:15 - 15:15
First Floor, Room CRV140
All Subjects
Maths Taster Lecture Drop-in
10:15 - 15:15
First Floor, Room CRV150
All Subjects
Art and Design Drop-in
10:30 - 15:15
Ground Floor, Room CRV020
All Subjects
English Taster Drop-in
10:15 -15:15
First Floor, Room CRV106
The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.
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Getting to Exton Park Walking from
Driving from
Wheeler to Exton Park
Wheeler to Exton Park
- 25-minute walk Exit out of the main entrance of Wheeler onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street At the crossroad continue onto Bridge Street At The Cross turn right onto Eastgate Street Turn left immediately onto Northgate Street Continue forward until the Fountains Roundabout Proceed through the subway; follow signs for Parkgate Road Continue along Parkgate Road The University’s main entrance (E) will be on your left-hand side
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- 5-minute drive (Sat Nav CH1 4BJ) From the main entrance of Wheeler (opposite the river), turn left onto Castle Drive From the University car park at Wheeler, start out on Grosvenor Road heading out of the city, then turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street Take your second left onto Castle Street At the roundabout take the third exit onto A5268/Nicholas Street Continue on A5268 through five sets of traffic lights At the roundabout take the first exit onto A5116/ Upper Northgate Street Continue straight onto Parkgate Road/A540 Turn left into the main entrance (E) of Exton Park A shuttle bus service is available throughout the day, departing from the front of Wheeler, and from the main exit of Exton Park (see page 21 of your Exton Park Open Day Guide).
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Open Day Timetable Time
Activity
10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2:30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm
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