PG open event programme November 2019 - Media

SCHOOL OF MEDIA

Postgraduate Open Event Saturday 9 November 2019

Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire Our open event is designed to inform and inspire you; allowing you to investigate your choice of modules, flexible modes of study and the benefits of further study. With an excellent reputation for teaching and research, our staff are passionate about their subject areas.

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

1.30 – 2.00pm

Registration

On arrival, please follow signs to the registration desk where our team 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

Meet your course leader and discuss the course on a 1-to-1 or small group basis. Room information will be provided on the day and our student ambassadors will show you the way.

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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“My supervisors gave me a consistently high level of support - they offered constructive criticism when necessary and were always on hand when I needed them.”

Anthony Hogg, PhD student

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

Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge and experience into their teaching and our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted areas.

Finance

Facilities

Find out more about the postgraduate master’s loan scheme and other 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 doctoral loan of up to £25,000*.

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

Our professional-standard facilities in our Media Centre houses dedicated music, TV and film studios; newsrooms and journalism suites; VFX and green screen labs; and rehearsal suites, all with the latest software and equipment used by industry.

Accommodation

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

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

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, develop your professional network and acquire the skills required to excel in your chosen field.

Taught degrees

MA Film Making

MA Animation*

This degree offers the opportunity to create sophisticated, professionally produced, expertly crafted films.

Award-winning film-makers will advance your practical and theoretical understanding of film-making.

This course is designed to enable animators to produce pilot work for their dream project. You’ll develop an animated film or series pilot and be prepared, by the end of the course, to take that production to market.

MA Communications, Public Relations and the Media Gain the extra qualifications and knowledge to get ahead in the UK PR and communications sector and discover what it takes to create award-winning communications campaigns.

MA Sports Communications and Digital Media* With sports media rapidly evolving and the growth of digital media providing career opportunities outside of traditional journalism, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and contacts to prosper in sports media.

MA Creative Music Practice This hybrid degree enables both recent graduates and established creatives and professionals to advance their skills, knowledge and understanding of a rapidly evolving global music ecosystem.

*Subject to validation

“As a musician and theorist with over 20 years experience in practice and academic research, I work with students to develop creative projects that are designed with both a critical and a practical focus.”

Dr Matthew Lovett, Creative Music Practice, Academic Course Leader

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Park campus

Park Campus, The Park, Cheltenham GL50 2RH

Registration

1b Media Centre (EW) 2

Bedford Building (BE)

3 Hall Building 4

Design Centre (Owen Building, OW)

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Jones Building (LC)

11 Broadlands Villa (BV) 12 Dunholme Villa (DH) 13 Cornerways (CW) 14 Broadlands Lodge (BL) 15 The Farmery 16 Fullwood Lodge (FWL) 17 Farmery Lodge

6 Pallas Villa (PL)

Halls of Residence

7 Reynolds Building (LC)

18 Challinor Hall

8 Computing and

Technology Suite

(Waterworth Building, WW)

19 Cooke Villa

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22 Jenna Villa

Monk Building (MK)

10 Fullwood House (FW) T: 03330 141414

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Main Reception (Registration)

Library and Information Services

Student Helpzone

Students’ Union

Refectory

Car Park

Disabled Parking

20 Tyndale Villa 21 Dowty Villa 23 Grace Villa

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