University of Chester PG Open Day Guide - Wheeler

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Welcome to Wheeler Wheeler is home to subjects within the Faculties of Education and Children’s Services, and Health and Social including science laboratories and music and art studios.

Wheeler has its own café, an extensive library, computer suites, study areas, and the Riverside Student Space.

Wheeler is home to the following subject areas:

Education and Children’s Services Applied Professional Programmes Attachment, Trauma and Mental Health (Children, Young People and Adults) Autism Spectrum Condition Coaching and Mentoring Creative Practices in Education Doctor of Education

Dyscalculia Research and Practice Dyslexia Research and Practice Early Childhood Education in Society Educational Leadership Educational Practice in Mathematics

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination Special Educational Needs and Disability Teaching and Learning

Primary/Early Years (3-7) PGCE with QTS – taught at University Centre Warrington Primary/Early Years School Direct (3-7) PGCE with QTS

Secondary PGCE with QTS Secondary School Direct with QTS

Initial Teacher Education Early Years Practice with Early Years Teacher Status Primary (5-11) PGCE with QTS Primary School Direct (5-11) PGCE with QTS

Health and Social Care Art Therapy Pre-Registration Adult Nursing (MSc) Pre-Registration Mental Health Nursing (MSc)

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The following support areas are available here at Wheeler throughout the Open Day. For a more extensive range of departments and extracurricular activities including campus tours and accommodation viewings, please see your Exton Park Open Day Guide.

Activity

Time

Location

Admissions Q&A

12:00 - 16:00

Ground Floor, Room CRV016

Finance Q&A

12:00 - 16:00

Ground Floor, Room CRV016

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Course and Subject Information Education and Children's Services - Applied Professional Programmes Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

All Subjects

Drop-in Q&A

12:00 - 16:00

Ground Floor, Education Hub

Education and Children's Services - Initial Teacher Education Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

All PGCEs

Course Information Talk

13:00 - 13:45

First Floor, Room CRV105

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Health and Social Care Course Name

Session Type

Time

Room

Art Therapy

Q&A Drop-in

12:00 - 15:00

Third Floor, Room CRV350

Q&A Drop-in

12:00 - 15:00

First Floor, Room CRV149

Pre-Registration Adult Nursing (MSc)

Q&A Drop-In

12:00 - 15:00

First Floor, Room CRV101

Pre-Registration Mental Health Nursing (MSc)

Q&A Drop-In

12:00 - 15:00

First Floor, Room CRV101

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Getting to Exton Park Blacon

Walking from

Driving from

Wheeler to Exton Park

Wheeler to Exton Park

- 25-minute walk Exit out of the main entrance of Wheeler onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street At the crossroad continue onto Bridge Street At The Cross turn right onto Eastgate Street Turn left immediately onto Northgate Street

- 5-minute drive (Sat Nav CH1 4BJ) From the main entrance of Wheeler (opposite the river), turn left onto Castle Drive From the University car park at Wheeler, start out on Grosvenor Road heading out of the city, then turn left onto Castle Drive Turn left onto Lower Bridge Street Take your second left onto Castle Street At the roundabout take the third exit onto A5268/Nicholas Street

Continue forward until the Fountains Roundabout Proceed through the subway; follow signs for Parkgate Road Continue along Parkgate Road The University’s main entrance (E) will be on your left-hand side

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Upper Northgate Street Continue straight onto Parkgate Road/A540 Turn left into the main entrance (E) of Exton Park A shuttle bus service is available throughout the day, departing from the front of Wheeler, and from the main exit of Exton Park .

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