PG open event programme November 2019 - NSS

SCHOOL OF NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Postgraduate Open Event Saturday 9 November 2019

Francis Close Hall Campus, Cheltenham GL50 4AZ

Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire Our open event is designed to inform and inspire you, allow you to investigate our range of natural and social sciences courses and flexible modes of study available to you, as well as discover the benefits of further study. With an excellent reputation for teaching and research, our staff are passionate about their subject areas.

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Your Open Event On arrival please follow signs to registration where our team will welcome you.

Take time during the event to meet our experts and talk to current students about their experiences.

1.30 - 2pm

Registration

On arrival, please follow signs to the registration desk where we will welcome you. Complimentary refreshments will be available.

2.00 - 2.20pm Introduction to postgraduate study

Discover how our postgraduate courses can widen your skill base, further your knowledge or boost your career. Find out how we support you and grow your connections during your course.

2.30 - 3.30pm Course sessions 2.20 - 2.30pm

Make your way to course sessions. Room information will be provided on the day and our student ambassadors will show you the way.

2.30-3.30pm Meet your course leader and discuss the course on a 1-to-1 or small

group basis.

Courses include:

MSc Applied Ecology

PGCert Conservation GIS

MSc Health Psychology*

MSc Psychology

MSc Criminology

PGCert Public Protection

MSc Forensic Psychology

Postgraduate research degrees in Biological Sciences, Geography

and Environmental Sciences, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences.

3.30 - 4.00pm Find out more

A chance to take a campus tour with one of our current students or chat with our student support staff about anything from fees and funding to accommodation.

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“At the University of Gloucestershire I regularly experienced lecturers putting students first.

I was surprised how much the tutors genuinely cared.”

Ashley Twarog, MSc Applied Ecology

Join our community of well-connected lecturers and researchers who will enrich your experience and enhance your career prospects.

Finance

Facilities

Find out more about the postgraduate master’s loan scheme and available funding options. UK/EU students (under the age of 60) studying a first master’s degree, may be eligible for a loan of up to £10,906*. The government also offers a doctorial loan of up to £25,000**.

For full details please contact our Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk

The historic Francis Close Hall campus houses fully refurbished labs with top-spec equipment, as well as its own forensic interview and virtual reality suites.

Book a campus tour and see for yourself.

Accommodation Our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas, including our Pittville Student Village, lodgings, university-approved housing and halls of residence. For more information visit glos.ac.uk/accommodation

Visitors with disabilities Disabled parking spaces are available on campus and our buildings have been adapted for wheelchair users. Please contact our Enquiries team to book your blue badge parking space: enquiries@glos.ac.uk If you would like to arrange a meeting with a Disability Adviser, please call 01242 714541.

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Postgraduate courses Deepen your understanding of the subject you feel passionate about.

Acquire the skills required to apply your learning to the benefit of your community and environment.

Taught degrees

Research degrees

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Applied Ecology

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Biological Sciences

Build the advanced knowledge and skills required for employment in all areas of practical ecology and conservation.

The university offers a broad range of research opportunities in biological sciences, encompassing theoretical and experimental science in both field and laboratory settings.

PGCert Conservation GIS With a huge demand for professional ecologists and conservation practitioners with applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills, this course provides core knowledge of GIS to support conservation action and evaluate its biodiversity outcomes.

MA or MSc by Research/MRes/ PhD Countryside and Community The Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) is one of the leading specialist rural research centres in the UK.

MSc/PGDip/PGCert Criminology

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Geography and Environmental Sciences

Throughout this programme, we emphasise the real-life application of your criminological knowledge.

We offer supervision across a range of topics in Human and Physical Geography.

MSc Forensic Psychology This course emphasises building your skills and attributes to prepare you for the challenge of working with vulnerable people.

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Psychological Sciences

MSc Psychology

Our research focuses on the application of psychological knowledge to real-world issues.

This conversion programme is designed for graduates in any area who wish to pursue a career in professional psychology.

MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Social Sciences

PGCert Public Protection This course offers valuable professional development opportunities for those working or intending to work in the criminal justice sector, victim organisations, advocacy roles, and a range of public services.

Social sciences research at the University of Gloucestershire draws from the disciplines of sociology, criminology, human geography, demography, development studies, education and psychology.

MSc Health Psychology* The course builds insight into the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice, with an ethos centred on the experience of health and wellbeing within communities. *Subject to validation T: 03330 141414

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Francis Close Hall campus

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

Marquee

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Clegg Building (CL)

Halls of residence

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Clegg Old Pottery (CL)

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Bodley Building (BO)

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Clegg Building (CL)

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Hospitality Centre/Teaching Rooms (HC)

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Main Reception

Library and Information Services

Hospitality Centre (HC)

Student Helpzone

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Chapel (CH)

Refectory

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Quad East (QU)

Car Park

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Priory (QU)

Disabled Parking

Registration

10 Centre for Active Learning

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Lodge (LO)

12 Quad West (QW) 14 Quad Tower (QT) 15 Teaching Centre (TC)

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