OPEN DAY SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019 9.30AM – 3.00PM CITY CAMPUS
Welcome! Make the most of your time today by exploring everything that’s on offer: Find out about our courses. Speak to our academics. Discover career options open to you. Get advice from our finance team. Explore what student life is like on campus. Take a campus or accommodation tour. Discover what the Students’ Union offers. Get a taster of your chosen subject. There are plenty of helpers on site to help answer your questions, so don’t be afraid to ask.
Enjoy your day and we hope to see you soon.
Plan your day.
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Once you’ve registered, head to our welcome talk to discover the things we’re proud of and passionate about.
Head to our Campus Life area to find out about all the available support services.
Get all the info you need about money matters at our fees and finance talk.
Drop in to the Students’ Union to chat to the team about the opportunities, support, advice, activities and societies on offer.
Check the times of any subject talks you’re interested in to make sure you can fit everything in.
Want more in-depth info about your subject(s)? Speak to our academics at the different subject stands.
Why not book onto a campus tour to get a current student’s guide to life on campus?
If you’ve got your qualifications and have spoken to our academics, you could get your offer today. Speak to our admissions teams to get the process rolling.
The experience exceeded all my expectations.
Very informative day, friendly staff and students.
Need to get to another campus? Find your timetable below and hop on a free bus. To Walsall Campus
To Telford Campus
Departs from outside Rosalind Franklin Building on Stafford Street (as indicated on the City Campus map).
Departs from outside Rosalind Franklin Building on Stafford Street (as indicated on the City Campus map).
10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00pm, 12.30pm, 1.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.00pm
9.45am, 12.15pm, 3.15pm
£300 Travel Fund As a 2019/20 new starter, you’ll receive £300 to use on buses, trains and trams within the West Midlands Network. Don’t need it for travel? Take £300 off University accommodation or a printer credit instead. Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/travelfund
Telford Wolverhampton
Walsall
Or, if you’re driving, get your sat-nav to take the strain:
Telford Campus Shifnal Road TF2 9NN
City Campus Wolverhampton Main entrance: Wulfruna Street WV1 1LY
City Campus Wolverhampton Parking: Molineux Street WV1 4QR
Walsall Campus Main entrance: The Broadway WS1 3EZ
University talks: City Campus Get the general overview of the essentials of life at the University of Wolverhampton by attending one of our welcome talks.
10.00am
Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and Students’ Union.
MC001
30 mins
10.30am
Fees and finance.
MC001
25 mins
11.00am
Your Future: employability and placements.
MC001
15 mins
11.15am
Sport on offer to you at University: get involved!
MC001
15 mins
12.00pm
Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton, and Students’ Union.
MC001
30 mins
12.30pm
Your Future: employability and placements.
MC001
15 mins
GET INVOLVED! Come along to one of our free social sport sessions in the Sports Hall. MC = Millennium City Building
Volleyball: 12.00pm-2.00pm Futsal: 2.00pm-4.00pm
My experience at the University of Wolverhampton was honestly life changing. You’ll learn so much and gain so many new skills, if you put in the time, the rewards are worth it. Sam Chambers BA (Hons) Graphic Design
University tours: City Campus There’s no better way of getting a feel for your campus than by taking a tour!
10.00am
A tour of City Campus student accommodation (halls).
Book and depart from the Campus Life.
45 mins
10.45am
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
10.45am
A tour of City Campus student accommodation (halls).
Book and depart from the Campus Life.
45 mins
11.15am
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
11.45am
A tour of City Campus student accommodation (halls).
Book and depart from the Campus Life.
45 mins
12.45pm
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
12.45pm
A tour of City Campus student accommodation (halls).
Book and depart from the Campus Life.
45 mins
1.15pm
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
1.45pm
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
1.45pm
A tour of City Campus student accommodation (halls).
Book and depart from the Campus Life.
45 mins
2.15pm
A guided walking tour of City Campus.
Book and depart from the Students’ Union.
60 mins
As an international student it was very hard to leave my country, family and friends for the first time. In the end, this was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Temujin Erdene-Ochir LLB (Hons)
Campus Life Discover the services, support and benefits we offer our students. Come and speak to our friendly staff about: Accommodation Careers and employability Fees and finance Nursery facilities Security Social activities Sport Student support and wellbeing Students’ Union Transport
Use your voucher to recharge with a free tea or filter coffee at our on-campus outlets.
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Food and drink City Campus Need refreshment? We have plenty of options to keep you hydrated and fully fuelled. Millennium City Building Starbucks: Courtyard Kitchen:
8.00am-3.00pm 8.30am-2.30pm
Lord Swraj Paul Building The Forum:
9.00am-3.00pm
George Wallis Building The Gallery: (free-from and vegetarian specialities)
9.00am-2.30pm
Subject talks, tours and workshops: City Campus Get a flavour of what studying your chosen subject will be like, with our programme of talks, tours and workshops throughout the day.
Talk
Tour
Workshop
Degree Show tour
Drop-in
FACULTY OF ARTS
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Welcome to Wolverhampton School of Art Est. 1851
11.15am and 1.15pm (15 minutes) MK045
All subject-specific talks and tours are at 11.35am and 1.35pm. They are 30 minutes long and depart from the main foyer in the George Wallis Building following the Welcome to Wolverhampton School of Art talk(s). Studying Animation. Studying Computer Games Design. Studying Fashion, Textiles and Surface Pattern. Studying Film and Television Production. Studying Fine Art, Painting and Print, and Sculpture and Environmental Art. Studying Glass and Ceramics. Studying Graphic Design. Studying Illustration. Studying Media. Studying Multimedia Journalism and Sports Journalism: the greatest job in the world? Studying Photography. Studying Product Design, Interior Design, and Furniture Design. Portfolio Review: Bring your portfolio of work to our Open Day and receive great advice from our academic teams on how to make your portfolio even more outstanding and prepare yourself for future interviews. Drop-in to the main foyer.
MK = George Wallis Building
FACULTY OF ARTS School of Humanities
Welcome to the School of Humanities.
11.15am (15 minutes) MC331
Meet the academics.
1.15pm-3.00pm Harrison Library Drop-in
All subject-specific talks are at 11.35am. They are 30 minutes long and are in the Millennium City Building following the Welcome to the School of Humanities talk. Studying Creative and Professional Writing: A cabinet of curiosities.
MC353
Studying English Literature at Wolverhampton.
MC228
Studying English Language and Linguistics: what is linguistics?
MC331
Studying Philosophy: what is critical thinking?
MC414
Studying Religious Studies: engaging with living religion.
MC201
Masterclass: Frankenstein History, Philosophy, Politics, Gender.
MC = Millennium City Building
2.00pm-5.00pm MC001
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING Studying Emergency Management and Resilience (BSc (Hons), PGC, MSc, standalone modules).
10.30am, 11.45am, 1.00pm (35 minutes) MC424
Studying Nursing, including our student nurses’ experiences.
10.45am and 12.45pm (35 minutes) MC413
Studying Psychology: meet our friendly Psychology team and find out more about our British Psychological Society accredited courses.
11.00am and 1.00pm (60 minutes) MCb012
Studying Social Work.
10.30am and 12.45pm (30 minutes) MC416
Sport on offer to you at University: get involved!
11.15am (15 minutes) MC001
Already a registered Health Care Professional? Find out about what Continuing Professional Development opportunities we have.
9.30am-12.00pm 12.30pm-3.00pm HL
Interactive skills labs tour: meet your guide in the MC foyer.
11.25am and 1.25pm (30 minutes) MC foyer
MC = Millennium City Building MCb = Millennium City Building Basement HL = Harrison Library, Ambika Paul Building
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Talks and tours and workshops are listed A-Z by subject area Studying Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation.
11.00am and 1.00pm (30 minutes) MC225
Tracks and signs workshop: Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation.
9.30am-2.30pm (Drop-in) MB001 (MB Foyer)
Studying Architecture, Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Environmental Health and Geography.
11.00am and 1.30pm (30 minutes) MC418
Studying Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology.
11.00am and 1.00pm (45 minutes) MB201
Studying Biomedical Science, Healthcare Science, Medical Physiology & Diagnostics, Medical Science & Clinical Practice.
11.00am and 1.00pm (45 minutes) MC224
Taster sessions workshop: Biomedical Science, Healthcare Science, Medical Physiology & Diagnostics, Medical Science & Clinical Practice.
9.30am-2.30pm (Drop-in) MA036/037
Studying Chemistry.
10.30am and 12.30pm (30 minutes) MC419
Studying Chemical Engineering: will you be the next Chemical Engineering billionaire?
11.30am and 1.30pm (45 minutes) MA230
Computer Science and Computer Science (Games Development) showcase of student work.
All day (Drop-in) Harrison Library
Studying Computer Science and IT.
1.00pm (45 minutes) MI102c
Studying Computer Science (Games Development).
12.00pm (30 minutes) MI034
Studying Forensic Science.
11.15am and 1.30pm (30 minutes) MC226
Studying Maths and Physics.
12.00pm (45 minutes) MC232
Studying Pharmacy at Wolverhampton. Interactive talk, team-based learning taster session and campus tour.
11.00am (90 minutes) MA003/4
Studying Pharmacy at Wolverhampton.
1.30pm (45 minutes) MA003/4
Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology: The science behind medicines.
12.30pm (45 minutes) MC238
HL = Harrison Library MA= Wulfruna Building MB = Rosalind Franklin Building MC = Millennium City Building MI = Alan Turing Building
Discover what our exciting new School of Architecture and Built Environment – opening on the University’s Springfield Campus in 2020 – will look like. Drop-in to Harrison Library.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Talks and tours are listed A-Z by subject area Studying Accounting and Finance.
12.30pm (30 minutes) MU407
Everything you need to know about the Business School.
11.15am (30 minutes) MU405
Studying Business Management and HND Business (including joint awards).
11.50am (30 minutes) MU405
Studying International Business Management.
1.10pm (30 minutes) MU405
Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice.
11.15am and 1.30pm (30 minutes) MU307
Studying Deaf Studies.
11.50am (30 minutes) MU303
Studying Economics and Economic joint awards.
11.50am (30 minutes) MU403
Studying Fire and Rescue.
12.30pm (30 minutes) MU302
Studying at foundation level – an alternative route (Level 3 entry) into higher education.
1.10pm (30 minutes) MU406
Studying History, Politics and War Studies.
11.15am and 1.30pm (30 minutes) MU306
Studying Human Resource Management.
12.30pm (30 minutes) MU413
Studying Interpreting (British Sign Language).
11.15am (30 minutes) MU303
Studying Law and the Legal Profession.
11.15am (30 minutes) Court Room MH017B
Studying Law: Murder or manslaughter: what’s the difference?
11.55pm (30 minutes) Court Room MH017B
Studying Marketing Management.
12.30pm (30 minutes) MU402
Studying Policing.
11.50am (30 minutes) MU312
Studying Sociology and Social Policy.
11.50am (30 minutes) MU302
Studying Tourism Management; Event and Venue Management; International Hospitality Management.
11.50am (30 minutes) MU413
Want to study a language as part of your degree? Find out more about what our International Academy offers, including their Languages for You programme. Find them in Harrison Library. MH = Mary Seacole Building MU = Lord Swraj Paul Building
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