SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Your offer holder day programme
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What is an offer holder day? Exclusive to those who have received an offer to study with us, offer holder days are your opportunity to experience life as a University of Gloucestershire student and explore your course in greater depth. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you.
¡ Get involved with interactive course sessions in our amazing facilities ¡ Meet and chat with the lecturers who will be teaching you ¡ Meet your future classmates ¡ Tour our stunning campuses and new accommodation ¡ Meet current students and hear about their experiences
FAQs I have already attended an open day should I go to an offer holder day too? Yes, this is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study your course so they’re worth attending. At an open day you would have attended a course talk, but at an offer holder day we’ll go into more detail about your course and you’ll get involved in interactive sessions to get a real feel for studying with us. Can I bring guests? Yes, you can bring two guests and there will be a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance. What time does the day start and finish? Where should I go on arrival?
You’ll also have the chance to hear more about whether you could be eligible for our merit scholarship, which is £1,200 to support you with the cost of your studies.* Check out glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details.
The day runs between 10am – 4pm. Please check-in at Park campus reception where there’ll be student ambassadors to welcome you.
*Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/meritscholarships
Do I need to bring anything? You don’t need to bring anything, other than enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. What parking arrangements are available?
Not booked your place yet? We’d love to see you here, but you’ll need to book your place if you’d like to come along. If you haven’t already, secure a place at one of our computing offer holder days at glos.ac.uk/computingdays
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We’ll email you a parking permit before the day which you’ll need to print and use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day. How do I reach the campus by bus or train? Train: The closest train station is Cheltenham Spa, which is a 20 minute walk from Park campus. You can get 20% off return advance purchase tickets for your journey to Cheltenham through GWR. Visit glos.ac.uk/railtravel
Bus: You can catch a National Express bus to Cheltenham from most cities. Visit nationalexpress.com. Locally, you can hop on the 94U from Cheltenham town centre, which stops right outside the campus. Will I be able to look around the university accommodation? As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our Pittville Student Village which features 800 en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms, a student bar, gym, refectory, laundry room and faith space. Is food provided? Refreshments are provided on arrival and you will receive a complimentary lunch. If you or your guests have any dietary requirements or additional support needs please let us know in advance. How do I book? Visit glos.ac.uk/computingdays to confirm your place today. How can I contact you if I have any questions? For any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03330 141414 or email enquiries@glos.ac.uk Campus address: Park campus, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH
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Your schedule Time
Session
Open to
10.00 – 10.30
Check-in at Park reception
Offer holders and guests
10.30 – 11.00
Welcome talk
Offer holders and guests
11.00 – 13.00
Course taster sessions
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Applied Artificial Intelligence * Using the Python programming language, discover how intelligent systems can be created.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Computing Technologies Use computing technologies to dive right into your own virtual and augmented reality experience.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design Go beyond and build strange new worlds with the power of the latest Unity games engine.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming Get familiar with C++ in an introductory programming session that will get you up to speed with the language of console games development.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Computer and Cyber Forensics Use your investigatory skills to solve cyber puzzles.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Cyber and Computer Security Identify a security breach using the latest security software.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Computing/ BSc (Hons) Computing (Level 6) Write your own computer programme to put a robot through its paces.
Offer holders only
Time
Session
Open to
11.00 - 13.00
Question and answer session Find out about student life, finance, accommodation and student support.
Guests only
13.00 – 13.45
Complimentary lunch
Offer holders and guests
13.45 – 14.15
Student talk
Offer holders and guests
14.45 onwards
Campus and accommodation tours with current students View our on-campus accommodation and campus facilities with a current student who can answer questions about what it’s like to live and study here.
Offer holders and guests
14.15 onwards
Off-campus accommodation tours Take a tour of our Pittville Student Village which features a mix of 800 en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms. Plus it also includes a gym, student bar, refectory, laundry room, and faith space.
Offer holders and guests
*Subject to validation
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Park Campus
Computing breakout space Our purpose-built breakout areas for workshop sessions also include games consoles, screens and social areas for staff and students to share ideas and work collaboratively. In between your lectures, you’ll be able to hang out here with other students and study, share ideas and just relax.
Research and cyber labs Our innovative research and cyber labs will keep you at the forefront of investigating digital crime and tackling cyber security. The labs consist of a virtualised infrastructure designed specifically to launch different cyber-attacks in a safe environment, as well as a dedicated Cisco Network Lab for real-world network security testing. Be sure to find out more about our digital investigation technology, including a range of tools that analyse and recover information from mobile devices on the day.
Game design and programming equipment We are one of few institutions in the UK to have Wii U and Playstation First development kits, as well as the very latest, sought-after hardware, including Sony dev kits, Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Leap Motion, Motion Capture, eye tracking, game controllers, 4K TVs, quadcopters and robots. Gain hands-on experience during interactive sessions with our kit and find out more about our industry-standard software used to design and program worlds, levels, mechanics, characters and plots.
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Meet our lecturers
Andre van Rooijen, Academic Course Leader in Computer Games Design Andre has worked on design and development of computer games for Adidas, Sony and Intel across different platforms including PC, consoles and mobile.
You’ll learn from inspiring experts who have worked for brands such as Sony, Intel, Microsoft, Content Master and Rebellion. They know what it takes to succeed in the industry so take the opportunity to chat with them on the day.
Stuart Richards, Course Leader in Cyber Forensics
Stuart spent 10 years as a lead mobile forensic examiner for Gwent police and 19 years in Electronic Security and Surveillance, including diplomatic protection and military.
Dr. Thomas Win, Academic Course Leader for Cyber and Computer Security Coming from a career in computer science, Thomas has been involved in research using machine learning to detect cyber security threats. He received the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Best Paper Award for a cyber security solution.
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Experiences, placements and trips Across the university our students complete over 3,000 work placements and internships every year. You’ll have the opportunity to go on fantastic field trips and showcase your work at our prestigious COMX exhibition. Experiences
Placements
Trips*
You’ll get to present your final-year project at our COMX exhibition on campus. It’s sponsored by the Institute of Engineering (IES) and is your chance to showcase your skills to visiting industry professionals who will be talent-scouting for graduate jobs. Visit comx.glos.ac.uk for more information. Throughout the year you can also get involved in events and challenges we host on campus such as the 48-hour Webathon (where students piece together innovative web solutions from code scraps), Games Jam (where students create a game in 24 hours), various hack-a-thons and even defending against cyber security risks in real business cases.
Previous placement students have worked at companies such as GSK (GlaxoSmithKlein), Intel, BT, Rancon, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Fujitsu, GE Capital, the Ministry of Defence, Serious Fraud Office, and BAE Systems, to name a few. Recent graduates now work for Dyson, Sky, Illuma Studios, Serious Games Institute, Team17, Sumo Digital, Unity National Crime Agency and government security departments.
Previous field trips have included Gamescom in Cologne, EGX London, Comic Con London, Digital Bristol, Cyber Security expos, Raytheon’s training courses and the VR World Congress conference, where students meet and network with professionals in the industry. Students have also explored technologies’ influence and reach by testing their own inventions for assisting skiers in Bulgaria. Next year we plan to take students to Expo 2020 in Dubai – a world fair focused on opportunity, mobility and sustainability with the motto, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.
“I developed contacts with Neon Play through my lecturer. They attended our COMX event which gave me the opportunity to showcase my work which led to going on placement and being offered a permanent job.” Tom Toye, Computer Games Programming graduate and Games Developer at Neon Play
*Cost of trips not included in course fees. Terms and conditions apply. Find out more at glos.ac.uk
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Get in touch Enquiries 03330 141414 enquiries@glos.ac.uk Admissions and applications 03330 141414 admissions@glos.ac.uk Money advice 01242 714535 moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk Accommodation 01242 714544 accommodation@glos.ac.uk
Park campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH
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