Glenside Campus Offer Holder Event programme 2 April 2022

Offer Holder Event Choose UWE Bristol

Glenside 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.

Staff will be available to help with any questions you have on accommodation, and student finance.

You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a campus tour.

Taster session

If you have a guest with you, check out the programme for the sessions designed for them.

Course overview talk

Here’s what the session titles mean: Taster lecture A mini lecture on a topic relevant to your chosen course.

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An opportunity to get a feel for university teaching. This might be a practical session in one of our skills suites or an interactive seminar.

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

11:00–15:00

Accommodation advice Admissions Disability Services Placements The Students’ Union Wellbeing advice

Everyone

Information and Advice Zone in 1F21/22

12:00–12:30

Student Money Service Q&A

Everyone

1H16

11:00–15:00

Accommodation visits

Everyone

1F21/22

11:00–15:00

Campus tours

Everyone

1F21/22

13:30–14:00

Courses programme Time

Activity

For

Location

Diagnostic Radiography / Radiotherapy and Oncology 10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:30–11:30

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1H12

11:30–12:30

Taster session

Offer holders

1H12 / 1F01 / 1C04

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Morning session

Everyone

The Hub

Midwifery 10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments 10:30–11:15

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1B19

11:30–12:15

Taster session

Offer holders

SSSO

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

12:30–13:00

Afternoon session

Everyone

The Hub

Meeting point and refreshments

10

13:00–13:45

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1B19

14:00–14:45

Taster session

Offer holders

SSSO

13:30–14:15

Guests session

Guests

1H39

Time

Activity

For

Location

09:30–10:00

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:00–10:45

Taster lecture – group 1

Offer holders

1H39

10:00–10:45

Taster session – group 2

Offer holders

2E06 / 2D18

11:00–11:45

Taster session – group 1

Offer holders

2E06 / 2D18

11:00–11:45

Taster lecture – group 2

Offer holders

1H39

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Nursing (Adult)

Nursing (Children and Young People) 09:30–10:00

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:00–10:50

Taster lecture – group 1

Offer holders

1F04

10:00–10:50

Taster session – group 2

Offer holders

1G13

11:00–11:50

Taster session – group 1

Offer holders

1G13

11:00–11:50

Taster lecture – group 2

Offer holders

1F04

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Nursing (Learning Disabilities) 09:30–10:00

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:00–10:25

Course overview talk

Offer holders

1B22

10:25–10:45

Clinical skills suite tour

Offer holders

1G28

11:00–12:00

Taster session

Offer holders

1B22

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Nursing (Mental Health) 09:30–10:00

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:00–11:30

Taster session

Offer holders

1C08

11:30–12:00

Course overview talk

Offer holders

1C08

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

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Time

Activity

For

Location

Occupational Therapy 10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:30–11:30

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1F17

11:30–12:30

Taster session

Offer holders

1F17

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:30–11:00

Course overview talk

Offer holders

1F43

11:00–12:00

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1F43

12:00–12:45

Taster session

Offer holders

1F43

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:30–12:30

Taster session

Offer holders

1B27

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Optometry

Social Work

Sport Rehabilitation

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10:00–10:30

Meeting point and refreshments

Everyone

The Hub

10:30–11:15

Taster lecture

Offer holders

1B06

11:15–12:15

Taster session

Offer holders

1F11

12:15–12:45

Q&A session with staff

Offer holders

1B06

10:45–11:30

Guests session

Guests

1H16

Courses index Diagnostic Radiography

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Occupational Therapy

12

Midwifery

10

Optometry

12

Nursing (Adult)

11

Radiotherapy and Oncology

10

Nursing (Children and Young People)

11

Social Work

12

Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

11

Sport Rehabilitation

12

Nursing (Mental Health)

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Want to know more?

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Voice-activated and tailored to your interests, a student guide will talk you through everything you need to know about UWE Bristol.

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