2020 offer holder day NSS

SCHOOL OF NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

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YOUR OFFER HOLDER DAY PROGRAMME

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 ¡ 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 10.15am – 4pm. Please register at Francis Close Hall (FCH) campus Chapel 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 Natural and Social Sciences offer holder days at glos.ac.uk/scienceday

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We’ll email you a parking permit before the day which you’ll need to print and use for parking at the university; 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 FCH 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 accommodation at Hardwick campus (just a short walk from FCH campus), you’ll also be able 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.

Plus it also includes 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/scienceday 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: Francis Close Hall campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ

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Time

Session

Open to

BA/BSc (Hons) Geography Responses to refugee challenges.

GIS and the anatomy of disasters.

The body in the river: environmental fingerprinting.

Offer holders only

BA (Hons) Human Geography Responses to refugee challenges.

Crisis gaming.

Offer holders only

BA (Hons) International Relations Responses to refugee challenges.

Crisis gaming.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing The Stop and Search conundrum.

Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Psychology Who am I? Where am I? Searching for the ghost in the machine.

Offer holders only

BA (Hons) Sociology Who made my stuff and why should I care?

Sociology for social justice.

Offer holders only

13.00 – 13.15

Accommodation talk

Guests only

13.15 – 13.30

Student finance talk

Guests only

13.30 – 14.30

Question and answer session Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions on accommodation, student finance, student support and life in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.

Guests only

15.00 onwards

Campus tours with current students.

View our stunning campus and its facilities. Be sure to ask us any questions you might have about what it’s like to live and study in Gloucestershire.

Offer holders and guests

15.00 onwards

Hardwick accommodation tours Tour our Hardwick halls (just a short walk from FCH Campus) with one of our student ambassadors.

Offer holders and guests

15.00 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

Your schedule

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Time

Session

Open to

10.15 – 10.45

Check-in at Francis Close Hall (FCH) Chapel

Offer holders and guests

10.45 – 12.00

Welcome to your course.

Offer holders and guests

12.00 – 12.45

Complimentary lunch

Offer holders and guests

12.45-15.00

Course taster sessions

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Applied Social Sciences (Level 6) Who made my stuff and why should I care?

The timeline to Homicide.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Animal Biology The biology of smell: the role of pheromones.

Wildlife crime: mammalian detectives.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Biology The biology of smell: the role of pheromones.

Wildlife crime: mammalian detectives.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Criminology Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation.

The timeline to Homicide.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice (Level 6) Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation.

The timeline to Homicide.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Criminology & Psychology Guilty or Not Guilty? You decide.

Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Criminology & Sociology Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation.

Sociology for social justice.

Offer holders only

BSc (Hons) Ecology & Environmental Science Ecological indicators: species’ response to pollution.

The body in the river: environmental fingerprinting.

Offer holders only

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Francis Close Hall Campus Crime scene house Practise the management of crime scenes and carry out forensic investigation in our crime scene house. Collect and analyse evidence and discover how to present in court. Students have access to a forensic interviewing suite, where they practise interrogations and study the psychology behind the crime.

EEG and virtual reality labs Find out how psychologists use EEG (electroencephalography), biological markers and VR (virtual reality) to explore topics such as decision-making in dangerous situations, the accuracy of eye-witness testimony and the neurobiology of stress and wellbeing.

Environmental labs Our laboratories are focused on giving you access to the space and equipment for your own development and discovery. Rather than simply being lectured on expensive equipment, you’ll receive training in its use and the opportunity to deploy those skills in your final year project, whether you’re investigating the small scale, molecular basis of cancer or the global-scale pollution of Earth’s water resources.

GIS computing lab Geo-tagged data is fundamental to information flow and decision-making across our planet. Our Geographic Information Systems computing lab provides you with the key skills to work in a huge range of industries, from suitability mapping for conservation to planning sustainable urban development.

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Meet our lecturers

“We treat our students like adults, like part of the team.”

Professor Adam Hart, Biological Sciences An expert in entomology and ecology, Adam is also a regular presenter of radio and TV documentaries including BBC’s ‘Science in Action’ and Channel 4’s ‘Planet Ant’.

With our small class sizes and our focus on providing the best possible student experience, you won’t just be a face in the crowd.

Lecturers and students build a community of learning by working closely together in the seminar room, the laboratory and the field.

“I love that my research into crime can change things in the real world, and that I can bring those results to the classroom.”

Dr Jane Monckton Smith, Criminology An expert in domestic homicide, Jane advises police and frequently contributes to television news and documentaries.

“My teaching encourages students to use film, music, advertising, museum artefacts and fiction to investigate the post-colonial world.”

Dr Kenny Lynch, Geography Kenny’s research on tackling poverty, social injustice and environmental risks has taken him to many parts of Africa and India.

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“I want students to appreciate how relevant their studies are to challenges facing our security today.”

Dr Alex Sandham, Forensic Psychology Alex’s previous work for the Ministry of Defence applied psychology to counter-terrorism including detecting insider threats.

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Find excitement further afield You’ll have the opportunity to forge unforgettable experiences on exciting field trips* both locally and abroad while you study.

Animal Biology, Biology or Ecology & Environmental Science Investigate ecology, animal behaviour, and the challenges of rhino poaching on a South African wildlife reserve. Alternatively, explore the home of the orang-utan, elephant and clouded leopard in the Borneo rainforest, examining the impact of ecotourism, deforestation and agriculture on this unique environment.

Geography Experience the beautiful environment of British Columbia in Western Canada, travelling from the coastal mountains, via Vancouver, to the Pacific Ocean. Or discover the human and physical geographical landscapes from Venice, across northern Italy, to the Swiss Alps. Or, visit the Western Cape to investigate social transformation in the new South Africa and the implications for natural resources in this fascinating environment.

“I did an internship at an equine veterinary laboratory – by the end of it, the vets didn’t realise I was actually on work experience – they thought I was an employee! I wrote up my results from the internship into a scientific paper which I’m now working to publish in a veterinary journal.”

Abi Cox, Biology student

“I’m most proud that a police force commissioned us to do some research.

We spent a week at the police HQ collecting data, and then spent the next few months analysing it and writing it up. It was great to be in the field, leading and coordinating.

And that was just the start, the research group is still going on.”

Kate Jones, Criminology Student

“Without the University of Gloucestershire, I would not have realised my passion or potential in making such a positive difference and achieving such great goals.”

Tobi Osideinde, Criminology graduate now a member of Wiltshire Police’s BME advisory group and Avon and Somerset Outreach Worker

“My lecturers endeavour to develop my curiosity and they are always there to help you. They are really passionate and enthusiastic.”

Tolga Akta, Animal Biology Student

Criminology, Sociology and Psychology Criminology and Sociology students examine different criminal justice and social issues in Italy, Bosnia and South Africa, with a focus on challenges such as organised crime, restorative justice, sexual violence, and crimes against humanity. For psychologists, a trip to Helsinki, Finland explores how approaches to psychology are shaped by a different social and cultural context.

*Field trip options change from year to year, but these are the trips we offer at the time of going to print. 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

Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ

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