Visit Guide
Applicant
“It’s a big decision choosing where to go to university, there are so many choices, all offering a different type of experience. Attending an Open Day is your chance to get a vibe from the place which will give you a better idea if it is right for you.”
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3% for student satisfaction Guardian University Guide 2024
20 for graduate prospects The Times Good University Guide 2024
20 for affordable student accommodation Student Crowd 2023/2024
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WELCOME
Find out where and when course talks are taking place
Welcome to our beautiful waterfront campus.
Whether you are local, or you’ve travelled far to get here, we’re sure you’ll agree it’s a great place to study, and this Open Day is your chance to find out more.
We know that coming along to an Open Day can be daunting, so in this booklet, you’ll find useful information about how to make the most of your day, including when course talks are taking place, where to meet our lecturers, and how to join a tour of our amazing facilities.
We want you to get the most out of the day, so take the time to hear about the courses you are most interested in, meet the lecturers, ask lots of questions, and explore everything on offer here.
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PLAN YOUR DAY
We’ve outlined things you can do during the Applicant Visit Day. Make the most of meeting the course teams, join a campus tour, view the accommodation and have a chat with the support services.
10.30am | Registration
Please register from 10.30am onwards to let us know you have arrived, grab a free drink, and get ready for the day.
10.45am | Information Drop-ins
Waterfront Building
A chance to socialise with other applicants, speak to our support services and wider University team, and ask any questions you might have.
11.30am | Chat to Student Ambassadors
Waterfront Building
Want to find out about student life in Suffolk?
Then go along to our Student Ambassador session to hear more.
1.00pm | Academic Drop-ins
This is your opportunity to speak to an academic about your course of interest. Further details on page 8.
1.15pm | Student Life and Experience Talk
Students’ Union (SU) Social Space
Hear what it’s like to be a student at Suffolk and what the Students’ Union have to offer.
2.15pm | Course Talks
Find out more about courses that interest you and meet the course lecturers. Some courses also run interactive workshops or tours of facilities. Further details on page 8
Free tea and coffee available on campus and places to grab lunch are along the waterfront. Visit MIX Café + Bar and use the 10% voucher on the back of this booklet.
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Tours
Tours run between 10.00am and 2.00pm. No need to book!
Explore Ipswich Campus
Tours depart from the Waterfront Building.
Accommodation Tour
View our on-campus, en-suite accommodation. Tours depart from the ground floor of Athena Hall.
Professional Health Facilities Tour
Visit our specialist Professional Health course facilities. Tours depart from the SU Social Space in the Library Building.
12.45pm
DigiTech Centre Computing Tour
Tours of the DigiTech Centre at BT’s Adastral Park are for prospective students attending the Open Day registered for Computing. Please note that parents/friends can only join the tour if their names were provided when booking the Open Day. The coach departs promptly from the University Car Park lay-by (see map on page 6). The tour and coach ride take approximately two hours.
“I found the tours really helpful when I came to an Open Day, I really got a feel for the University, saw lots of the campus and explored the surrounding area.”
MADDIE, STUDENT AMBASSADOR
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COURSE TALKS
Each course will have a session at 2.15pm which will be an interactive session, a tour of specialist facilities or a course talk.
Adult Nursing
Architecture
Biomedical Science
Business
Management
Childhood
Childhood: Primary Education with QTS
Children’s Nursing Computing (with additional pathways)
Criminology (with joint routes)
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Diagnostic
Radiography
Digital Film
Production
Early Years and Primary Practice
English
Fine Art
Games Development
Graphic Design/ Graphic Illustration
Find out more details about our course talks
History
Law (and joint routes)
Mental Health
Nursing
Midwifery
Nursing Associates
Nutrition and Human Health
Paramedic Science
Photography
Physiotherapy
Psychology (and joint routes)
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Screenwriting
Social Work
Sociology
Sports and Exercise Science
Sports Performance
Analysis
Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Science
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4th for teaching satisfaction Guardian University Guide 2024
“Attending the course talk and meeting the lecturers is one of the most important things to do on an Open Day. It gives you a chance to hear all about what you’ll study and to ask any questions you might have.”
AYANNA, STUDENT AMBASSADOR
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facilities
WUSCA 2023
Two Blue Flag Beaches
Felixstowe and Southwold beaches have both been awarded Blue Flag status.
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Great Food
An abundance of great food options, including quirky cafés, waterfront restaurants and bars.
Outdoor Spaces
A range of outdoor spaces for paddle boarding, cycling, open water swimming, walking, running — or soaking up the sunshine.
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We Enjoy Top Train Connections
Ipswich is just under an hour away from London city centre by train and also has great connections to Cambridge and Norwich.
Within Walking Distance of the Town Centre
The campus is on the Ipswich Waterfront and a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
Opportunities
Home to Festivals
Suffolk is home to well-known festivals such as Ipswich Music Day, Global Rhythms, Latitude, Brighten the Corners, First Light and Primadonna.
Official University Partner for Ipswich Town Football Club giving our students great placement opportunities to expand their skill sets.
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Next steps
We hope you enjoyed your Applicant Visit Day at the University of Suffolk.
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Find out more about your preferred courses, visit uos.ac.uk/courses
Ask more questions, visit uos.ac.uk/contact-us
Find out how to apply, visit uos.ac.uk/applicant-area
Share your feedback and thoughts after attending the Applicant Visit Day and you could win a £25 Amazon voucher or an Ipswich Town Football Club shirt.
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Don’t forget to Use your 10% discount at MIX Café + Bar, James Hehir Building. See
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