Applicant Day 2019 - NSS

SCHOOL OF NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Curious Your applicant day programme

If you haven’t already,

Book your place today Natural and Social Sciences applicant days: - Saturday 9 February 2019 - Sunday 10 March 2019 Visit www.glos.ac.uk/applicantdays

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What is an applicant day?

Applicant days are exclusive to applicants who have received an offer from us – so congratulations on your offer!

They are a great opportunity to see what a degree at the University of Gloucestershire has to offer and a chance for you to experience your course in greater depth.

On the day, you’ll be able to: - tour our historic campus and new accommodation - gain hands-on experience with our cutting-edge technology - get a real feel for your course in interactive sessions - meet our inspiring lecturers - make friends and meet your future classmates.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you.

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 www.glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details.

“The staff really stood out to me on my applicant day.

The passion and enthusiasm they have for their subjects made me feel the drive and motivation I have now for my course. It is so refreshing and uplifting to have such engaging lecturers.”

Chloe Daly, Geography student

*Terms and conditions apply: see www.glos.ac.uk/meritscholarships APPLICANT DAY PROGRAMME • T: 03330 141414 | E: enquiries@glos.ac.uk

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Your applicant day schedule Applicants and guests

Guests only

Time

Description

Time

10.15

Registration

13.15-14.00 Question and answer session

Find out about student finance,

accommodation and support.

10.45-12.00 Course welcome 12.00-12.45 Complimentary lunch 15.15-17.00

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Campus and accommodation tours with our current students View our new accommodation and stunning campus. Be sure to ask us any questions you might have about what it’s like to live and study in Gloucestershire.

Description

14.00-15.00 Watching the smelly-vision how animals “say it with smells”

Experience for yourself how students learn

at University of Gloucestershire in this

interactive session, led by Adam Hart,

Professor of Science Communication.

No previous knowledge required!

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Applicants only (course taster sessions) Time

Description

Applied Social Sciences (level 6) 12.45-13.45 Digital sociology

Criminology & Sociology 12.45-13.45 Digital sociology 14.00-15.00 The art of interrogation Ecology & Environmental Science

14.00-15.00 The art of interrogation

13.00-14.15 Ecological indicators: species response

to pollution

Animal Biology

14.25-15.00 The body in the river: environmental fingerprinting

12.45-13.45 The biology of smell: the role of pheromones 14.00-15.00 Wildlife crime: mammalian detectives Biology 12.45-13.45 The biology of smell: the role of pheromones 14.00-15.00 Life through a lens: visualising bacteria Criminology

Geography 12.45-13.40 GIS and the anatomy of disasters 13.50-14.20 Responses to humanitarian crises:

the geographical hot seat 14.25-15.00 The body in the river: environmental fingerprinting

12.45-13.45 Not the mafia you know

Policing/Professional Policing

14.00-15.00 Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation

12.45-13.45 The white rabbit beat me up, Your Honour!

Criminology & Criminal Justice (Level 6) 12.45-13.45 Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation 14.00-15.00 The art of interrogation Criminology & Psychology 12.45-13.45 Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation 14.00-15.00 Guilty or not guilty? You decide

14.00-15.00 Murder at the lodge: a forensic investigation Psychology 12.45-15.00 Who am I? Where am I? Searching for the

ghost in the machine Sociology 12.45-13.45 Digital sociology 14.00-15.00 Who made my stuff and why should I care?

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Explore our historic campus Known for its community feel, Francis Close Hall (FCH) is truly an inspiring place to study.

Francis Close Hall campus Halls of residence

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Library and computing suite

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Refectory

Crime scene house

Pittville student village (5 mins bus

(front entrance of campus)

or 20 mins walk)

The chapel Biology labs Geography labs

Cheltenham town centre (10 mins walk)

Psychology and VR labs

(CeAL building)

Discover more through interactive sessions Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology 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 practice 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

GIS computing lab

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.

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 inspiring lecturers 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.

“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.

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Lecturers and students build a community of learning by working closely together in the seminar room, the laboratory and the field. You will also learn through conducting “real world” projects with our wider community of local groups and organisations who are working to improve the social and physical environments of Gloucestershire and beyond.

At the University of Gloucestershire we don’t hide away our top researchers. They will be there to support and challenge you throughout your degree.

“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. He is currently researching the use of thermal imaging to combat rhino poaching - a project that grew out of the student field trip to South Africa.

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Every year our students complete over 3,000 work placements and internships across the university

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“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

Find excitement further afield Forge unforgettable experiences on local field trips and beyond 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.

Criminology, Sociology & Psychology* Criminology and sociology examine different criminal justice and social issues in Toronto, Canada, Srebrenica in Bosnia, or in Belfast, with a focus on issues such as 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.

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Q: I have already attended an open day - should I to go to an applicant day too?

A: Yes, applicant days are definitely worth attending – you’ll get hands-on with our interactive taster sessions, meet the people who’ll be teaching you and make friends with other students. This is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study on your course.

Q: Can I bring guests?

A: Yes, you can bring two guests along and there is a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance.

Q: What time does the applicant day start and finish?

Where shall I report to on arrival?

A: 10.15 – 17.00. Please register in the chapel at Francis Close Hall (there will be student ambassadors on hand across the campus to point you in the right direction).

Q: Do I need to bring anything with me? What should I wear?

A: You don’t need to bring anything

other than enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move about in and practical footwear.

Q: What parking arrangements are available? How do I reach the campus by bus or train?

A: Please find enclosed a parking permit, which you can use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day. Please note there is limited parking, the nearest pay and display car park is the NCP on St Margaret’s Road (GL50 4EJ). The closest train station is Cheltenham Spa, which is a 20 minute walk from our FCH campus, or you can catch the 94U bus, which stops right outside. Campus address: Francis Close Hall Campus, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4AZ. Q: Will I get to have a look around the university accommodation?

A: As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our new Pittville student village. Pittville features over 600 en-suite bedrooms, studio flats,

All the information in this booklet is accurate at the time of going to print.

a student bar, gym, refectory, laundry room and faith space. There will be buses running up to the village, so be sure to book onto a tour and check it out.

Q: Is lunch provided?

A: 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 we might need to know about on the day, please let us know in advance.

Q: How do I book onto an applicant day?

A: Visit www.glos.ac.uk/ applicantdays to confirm your place now.

Q: How can I contact you if I have any questions or need help booking onto the applicant day?

A: For any further enquiries please call: 03330 141414 or email: enquiries@glos.ac.uk 9908 11/18PDF

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