Offer Holder Event Choose UWE Bristol
City Campus 2 April 2022
Contents Welcome to your Offer Holder Event
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Why choose UWE Bristol?
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A city you'll want to call home
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Why I love living in Bristol
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A city of opportunities
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Get involved in your university community
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Make the most of your day Student support services programme Courses programme Courses index
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Welcome to your Offer Holder Event At UWE Bristol, we empower our students to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as it pushes you. To choose a community that’s breaking boundaries and leading the way. To choose a passion that excites you and gives you purpose. Today is your opportunity to explore UWE Bristol for yourself. You’ll get to focus more on your chosen course, ask in-depth
questions about modules and find out what it’s really like to study here. You’ll also have the chance to take a tour of your department facilities, campus and accommodation. Plus, we’ll have experts available from Admissions, Finance and Disability Services so you can ask any questions you might have. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Why choose UWE Bristol? Everything we do here is focused on getting you real-world ready. From our pioneering courses created in partnership with industry professionals, to over 100 courses with professional accreditation from industry bodies. Coupled with first-class teaching, our courses are designed to equip you with the most in-demand skills, and the kind of mindset that employers need. We want you to be the best you can be – and we’ll support you every step of the way. Don’t just take our word for it. The numbers below speak for themselves. • 36th in The Guardian league table. • 90% in work or further study within 15 months. • 79% in professional or managerial jobs within six months of graduating. • £300m invested in new facilities up until 2020. • Best place to live in the UK (outside of London) for under 26s. Read on to discover what makes Bristol a top student city. It’s easy to see why so many who come here never want to leave.
Student life in Bristol is great. There are lots of shops, restaurants, cafés, and exciting things to do. You can go shopping at Cabot Circus, visit the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, and try out the many different bars and cafés."
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A city you'll want to call home Famous for its independent thinking and unique style, Bristol is a city that dances to its own beat. Home to over 463,000 people, coming from 187 countries – you can find over 91 different languages spoken here, and 45 religions practised. Big enough to keep you entertained, small enough to be friendly, it's no wonder so many students love living in Bristol. After your Offer Holder Event, why not take a look around Bristol and discover it for yourself.
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Why I love living in Bristol Topping polls on a regular basis, Bristol a fantastic place to live and that’s why so many students choose to stay on here after studying. There’s so much going on. Music? Arts? Culture? Sports? Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here. Read what our students love about living in Bristol and picture yourself living here too.
Food lover’s Bristol Crowned the ‘Best Culinary Destination’* and ‘World Vegan Capital’**, foodies will be wowed by Bristol’s food scene. “I like to take a walk along the river, stop for a burger from 3 Brothers Burgers, and then in true west-country style pop into The Apple for a cider!”
Ilaria Sources: *World Food Travel Association: Food Trekking Award 2019 and **Chef’s Pencil in 2020 for third consecutive year.
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Music lover’s Bristol “Bristol has such a dynamic music scene, with unique venues hidden all around the city. My favourite was going to a floating concert on Thekla, an old boat moored in the harbourside.”
Daisy
Bristol’s green spaces “There are plenty of parks in Bristol. I really like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and its surrounding green areas. Also, Ashton Court and Leigh Woods make for a lovely afternoon walk.”
Eden
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A city of opportunities If it’s exciting opportunities you’re looking for, you’ve chosen the right city. Bristol has lots to shout about - from its strong engineering history and a thriving financial services sector to a buzzing creative sector in one of the UK’s leading creative powerhouses. It’s no wonder Bristol is on track to be one of the UK’s fastest growing cities for economic growth. For you, this means fantastic industry links that give you lots of real-world experience.
I did my placement year at Bristol Zoo Gardens as an invertebrate keeper, which helped me discover my passion for science communications. I want to make people aware how important invertebrates are to our survival, plus how awesome they are. This led me to study my Master’s in Science Communication at UWE Bristol.”
Laura
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Get involved in your university community At UWE Bristol, we know that your university experience is about more than getting a good degree. It’s the perfect time to try new things and make new friends too. So, get involved. With over 160 clubs and societies and plenty of volunteering opportunities, there’s so much to choose from.
I got involved in the reading buddy volunteering programme at Glenfrome primary school to help Year 6 pupils improve their reading skills. Like me, many come from families who don't speak English at home, so it's hard to get this help at home. It was rewarding to see them develop and knowing they would benefit. It helped me too as this work experience looks great on my CV.”
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Make the most of your day Today is your chance to dig a little deeper and find out more about UWE Bristol. Whether it’s comparing student accommodation options or having a look around the campus, you’ll have a chance to explore and picture yourself living here. Get a feel for your course at our taster sessions and pick up some useful tips from our current students too. If you haven’t been to an Open Day, take a look at today’s sessions about the admissions process and support services, which will help answer any questions. You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a campus tour. Your course taster is where you can get hands-on and gather more information. If you have a guest with you, check out the programme timetables for the sessions designed specifically for them.
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Here’s what the session titles mean: Taster session An opportunity to get a feel for university teaching. This could be a workshop, studio session or a practical lab session. Course overview talk An overview of the structure and content of your chosen course. Guest sessions If you’re accompanying the applicant, these sessions are specially designed for you.
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Student support services programme Time
Activity
For
Location
12:00–15:00
Accommodation advice Admissions Careers Service Disability Services The Students' Union
Everyone
Information and Advice Zone – A Block
12:00–15:00
Library drop-in
Everyone
Library
13:00–13:30
Student Money Service Q&A
Everyone
1B001
Everyone
Bus stop
Buses run every Accommodation tours 15 minutes between 12:00 and 14:00
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Courses at Bower Ashton Time
Activity
For
Location
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
1G002
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2G011
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2G011
Animation
Animation (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2D005
Drama / Drama and Acting 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
0A018
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
0A018 / 0A019 / 2B006
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
0A018
Fashion Communication (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
Optional tour of Arnolfini
Everyone
Bus stop
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:30 and 14:00
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Time
Activity
For
Location
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
4B13
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
4B13
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
4B13
Fashion Textiles
Fashion Textiles (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2D005
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2B001
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
0G007 / 0G011 / 0G012
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
0G007
Filmmaking
Fine Art (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
Optional tour of Spike Island
Everyone
Bus stop
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:30 and 14:00
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Time
Activity
For
Location
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
Optional tour of Arnolfini
Everyone
Bus stop
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
1F009
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1F009
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
1F009
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:30 and 14:00 Illustration
Illustration (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2D005
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
1D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
1D008
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
1D008
Interior Design
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Time
Activity
For
Location
Interior Design (with Foundation Year) 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
1B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2D005
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2B013
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
0F018
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
0F018
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2B018
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3B001
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
3B001
Media Production
Photography
Photography (with Foundation Year)
14
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
F Block foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
2D005
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
2D005
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
2B001
12:00–12:30
Course-specific campus tour
Offer holders
2D005
Courses at Arnolfini Time
Activity
For
Location
Fashion Communication 09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
Arnolfini UWE Bristol entrance (Prince Street)
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
3AF013
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
3AF013
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
5AF005a
12:00–14:00
Optional accommodation tour
Everyone
Nelson and Drake House (10 minute walk or transport available on request)
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:15 and 14:00
Optional tour of Bower Ashton
Everyone
Bus stop
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
Arnolfini UWE Bristol entrance (Prince Street)
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
5AF001
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
5AF001 / 3AF010
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
5AF005a
12:00–14:00
Optional accommodation tour
Everyone
Nelson and Drake House (10 minute walk or transport available on request)
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:15 and 14:00
Optional tour of Bower Ashton
Everyone
Bus stop
Graphic Design
15
Courses at Spike Island Time
Activity
For
Location
09:00–09:45
Sign-in and refreshments
Everyone
Spike Island entrance foyer
10:00–10:20
Course overview talk
Everyone
Project space 3
10:30–12:00
Taster session
Offer holders
Project space 1 and 2
10:30–11:30
Guests session
Guests
Project space 3
12:15–12:45
Optional accommodation tour
Everyone
Bus stop
Buses run every 15 minutes between 12:15 and 14:00
Optional tour of Bower Ashton
Everyone
Bus stop
Fine Art
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Courses index Courses at Bower Ashton
Courses at Arnolfini
Animation
11
Fashion Communication
15
Animation (with Foundation Year)
11
Graphic Design
15
Drama
11
Course at Spike Island
Fashion Communication (with Foundation Year)
11
Fine Art
Fashion Textiles
12
Fashion Textiles (with Foundation Year)
12
Filmmaking
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Fine Art (with Foundation Year)
12
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
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Illustration
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Illustration (with Foundation Year)
13
Interior Design
13
Interior Design (with Foundation Year)
14
Media Production
14
Photography
14
Photography (with Foundation Year)
14
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