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2 I PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY APPLICANT DAY PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY APPLICANT DAY I 3

WELCOME TO PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

USEFULINFORMATIONREGISTRATIONWelcome to your Applicant Day, please register your attendance with a member of the registration team in the Roland Levinsky Building. The registration team will talk you through your programme for the day and answer any questions you may have.

ADMISSIONS ADVICE AND INFORMATIONThe Admissions team will be available in the Student Services Village in the Rolle Plaza Marquee, to speak to about qualifications and advise you on the next stages of your application.

GENERAL INTERESTWe have a host of talks, workshops, visits and toursavailable throughout the day as well as teams from allof our support areas on hand to talk about theirservices. All the details can be found on pages 11 to 15.

SUBJECT SPECIFICOur subject activities have been designed to give you more in-depth detail about your course. A full programme of activities has been put on to give you a real feel of what being a student in your chosen course will feel like, you are encouraged to attend all of these activities. You will have the opportunity to meet other applicants for your course allowing you to build friendships before you arrive and meet current students to find out more information.

FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS As part of your Applicant Day, complimentary lunch and refreshments are provided in the Student Services Village in Rolle Plaza Marquee and various locations around the campus. These venues are shown on the campus map on the back cover.

EAT DRINK delivers sustainable catering; providing local, sustainable and ethically sourced food. We choose to invest in our local South West producers and contribute to city wide initiatives to alleviate the lack of access to healthy food in the city by providing community access to our sustainable cafés and supporting small scale producers. We have been awarded the following accreditations:

• Sustainable Restaurant Association Gold 3-star rating and made their number one in the UK.

• Green Gown Award, winning the Food and Drink category.• Recognised by the Environmental Association for

Universities and Colleges (EAUC).

These accreditations have been achieved by ensuring:• 10,000 portions of fish we source per year come

from Plymouth markets, caught by crews attached to the Responsible Fisherman’s Scheme

• all eggs are free range• all the milk is organic• a combination of food recycling and food bank

donations have attributed to a 66% reduction in food going to landfill.

CHILDCARE FACILITIESThe Freshlings Nursery is delighted to offer a complimentary crèche facility between 09.00 and 16.30 for children of our Applicant Day guests. Children between the ages of three months to four years are welcome to stay all day or for shorter periods if you’d prefer. The Nursery is located on campus (map ref F2 on the back cover). To book your child into the crèche,please call 01752 588550 or email [email protected] in advance of the Applicant Day.

JOIN IN THE CONVERSATION!Why not get your Applicant Day started with a tweet? Keep your family and friends updated, interact with students, staff and other applicants on campus, and let us know how your Plymouth experience is going throughout the day – use the hashtag #PlymAppDay to join the conversation and connect with others. You can also follow us and include us in your tweets by mentioning @PlymUniApply, or by finding us on Facebook.

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By coming here today, you have taken another big step on what could be a life-changing journey – one that will open up exciting opportunities, the likes of which you will not experience anywhere else.

At Plymouth University, our mission is to transform lives and advance knowledge through a combination of world-leading education and research. For you that means we provide a first-class student experience enriched by research, professional and practical work and self-development opportunities that in turn enable you to live and work as a global citizen.

Our degrees are much more than a passport to a career. We want you to enjoy and be excited by your area of study and achieve everything you’re capable of, so all our degree programmes are connected to the wider world – be it business, the professions, industry and communities.

From day one, we embed employability skills and opportunities into our curriculum and work with you to develop skills and understandings so you can contribute real value to society at large as well as to the wider economy. With a national reputation for innovative teaching and learning, we want to transform your life through education and help you become a graduate distinguished not only by your academic achievements but also with a deep sense of global, sustainable citizenship.

We are proud of our achievements, having twice been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, and being ranked as one of the top four universities under the age of 50 in the country and 37th internationally.

In 2014, nearly two thirds of our research was graded as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework, while we were ranked 19th in the UK – and in the top 100 globally – for our research impact. We are also the first university worldwide to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark – the only independent recognition for organisations who are putting people and planet alongside profit.

Visiting us and meeting our globally-renowned academic staff, our dedicated professional support teams, our current students and indeed prospective classmates is the perfect way to gain an understanding of what it would feel like to be part of our university. It lets you sample the state-of-the-art facilities on our campus, including recent developments such as our performing arts centre, The House, and our revamped and revitalised Students’ Union. It helps you appreciate our place at the heart of the UK’s Ocean City, with all the wider South West of England has to offer in terms of heritage, culture, beaches and more.

I hope your visit gives you a real sense of the friendliness and creativity at the heart of our university community and the range of opportunities and possibilities available to you. You will learn why living in residence halls is such a positive opportunity, about our dedicated student support services and about the opportunities provided by our Students’ Union to get involved in sports, societies, clubs and volunteering. I hope you will be impressed with the university and our current students, who will be available to engage with you on the day.

Take full advantage of today, ask all your questions and we will be happy to explain why we are the right first choice for you. Over the coming months, we will be here to support you and help you make an informed choice about the next stage of your education with Plymouth University.

Professor David CoslettInterim Vice-Chancellor


SUBJECT TALKS AND ACTIVITIES

SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGAccounting and Finance Refreshments and networking 11.30 – 12.00 Cookworthy

Welcome talk 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Interactive activity: Trading Up! 12.30 – 13.30 Cookworthy Subject talk 13.30 – 14.00 Cookworthy

Acting Auditions/interviews 10.30 – 11.40 Roland LevinskyAuditions/interviews 13.00 – 17.00 Roland Levinsky

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Drop-in and welcome 10.00 – 10.30 BabbageSubject talk 10.30 – 11.30 BabbageLab activity and tour 11.30 – 13.00 DavyLunch 13.00 – 14.00 Student Services Village

Architectural Engineering Subject talk 11.00 – 11.30 Roland LevinskyStudio tour and interviews 11.45 – 15.45 Roland LevinskyDrop-in session 15.00 – 16.00 Roland Levinsky

Architectural Technology and the Environment

Networking and refreshments 11.00 – 12.00 Roland LevinskySubject talk 12.00 – 12.45 Roland LevinskyStudio and facilities tour 12.45 – 13.30 Roland LevinskyDrop-in session 13.30 – 14.30 Roland Levinsky

Architecture Networking and refreshments 11.00 – 11.15 Roland LevinskySubject talk 11.15 – 11.45 Roland LevinskyStudio activity - taster session (including studio tours) 11.45 – 13.00 Roland LevinskyLunch 13.00 – 13.30 Roland LevinskyPortfolio interview, advice and drop-in session 13.00 – 16.00 Roland Levinsky

Art History Refreshments and networking 12.30 – 12.50 Roland LevinskySubject talk 12.50 – 13.50 Roland Levinsky

Biological Sciences Drop-in and welcome 10.00 – 10.30 BabbageSubject talk 10.30 – 11.30 Babbage Lab activity and tour 11.30 – 13.00 DavyLunch 13.00 – 14.00 Student Services Village

Biomedical Sciences Drop-in Q&A session 10.00 – 15.00 Portland SquareSubject talk 12.15 – 13.15 Portland Square Lab tour 13.30 – 14.30 Portland Square

Building Surveying and the Environment

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.30 Roland LevinskyStudio tour and interviews 11.45 – 15.45 Roland LevinskyDrop-in session 15.00 – 16.00 Roland Levinsky

Business Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Welcome talk 12.30 – 13.00 Cookworthy Taster session 13.00 – 13.45 Cookworthy Q&A session 13.45 – 14.30 Cookworthy

Business and Tourism Welcome talk 12.45 – 13.00 Robbins Conference CentreMeet the Head of School 13.00 – 14.30Meet with current students and staffSubject talkQ&A session with a Devon Cream Tea 14.30 – 15.00

Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (two year fast track degree)

Welcome talk 11.30 – 12.00 CookworthyRefreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.30 CookworthyTravel to Mast House (page 15 for travel details) 12.30 – 13.00 –Exploring Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 13.00 – 14.30 Mast HouseQ&A session 14.30 – 15.00 Mast House Travel back to campus 15.10 –

Business Management Welcome talk 11.30 – 12.00 Cookworthy Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 13.00 Cookworthy Subject talk 13.00 – 13.30 Cookworthy Q&A session with students and staff and interactive case study

13.30 – 14.15 Cookworthy

As well as the opportunity to find out more about the city, the University and its facilities, each course or subject area is offering a bespoke schedule of activities throughout the day to give you a more in-depth look at the course you have chosen to study. This is detailed in the programme below.

SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGChemistry Drop-in, early lab tours and networking 10.30 – 11.45 Davy

Subject talk 11.45 – 12.15 DavyTaster practical in laboratory 12.40 – 15.40 DavyFor parents and guests:Q&A session 12.45 – 13.30 DavyTour of the laboratory facilities 13.30 – 14.00 Davy

Civil Engineering and Civil & Coastal Engineering

Meet current students and staff, with refreshments 11.00 – 11.20 Smeaton Subject talk, student panel and lab tour 11.20 – 13.30 Smeaton Drop in Q&A session 13.30 – 15.00 Smeaton Marine Station visit (page 15 for travel details) – –

Computer and Information Security

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse specific presentation 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLunch 12.30 – 13.30 SmeatonLab tours and demonstrations 13.30 – 14.30 Smeaton Drop-in and Q&A session 14.30 – 15.30 SmeatonApplicant interviews 15.30 – 16.30 Smeaton

Computer Science Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse presentation 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLunch 12.30 – 13.30 SmeatonLab tours and demonstrations 13.30 – 14.30 SmeatonDrop-in and Q&A session 14.30 – 15.30 Smeaton Applicant interviews 15.30 – 16.30 Smeaton

Computer Systems and Networks

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse presentation 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLunch 12.30 – 13.30 Smeaton Lab tours and demonstrations 13.30 – 14.30 SmeatonDrop-in and Q&A session 14.30 – 15.30 SmeatonApplicant interviews 15.30 – 16.30 Smeaton

Computing Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse presentation 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLunch 12.30 – 13.30 SmeatonLab tours and demonstrations 13.30 – 14.30 SmeatonDrop-in and Q&A session 14.30 – 15.30 Smeaton Applicant interviews 15.30 – 16.30 Smeaton

Computing & Games Development

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse presentation 11.45 – 12.45 BabbageStudent demonstrations and Q&A session 12.45 – 13.30 BabbageLunch 13.30 – 14.30 SmeatonLab tours and demonstrations 14.30 – 15.00 SmeatonApplicant interviews 15.00 – 16.00 Babbage

Computing with Foundation Year

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 RolleCourse presentation 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLunch 12.30 – 13.30 SmeatonLab tours and demonstrations 13.30 – 14.30 SmeatonDrop-in and Q&A session 14.30 – 15.30 Smeaton Applicant interviews 15.30 – 16.30 Smeaton

Conservation Biology Drop-in and welcome 10.00 – 10.30 BabbageLab activity and tour 10.30 – 11.45 DavySubject talk 11.45 – 12.45 BabbageLunch 12.45 – 13.45 Student Services Village

Construction Management and the Environment

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.30 Roland LevinskyStudio tour and interviews 11.45 – 15.45 Roland LevinskyDrop-in session 15.00 – 16.00 Roland Levinsky

Creative Arts Management

Subject talk and questions 10.15 – 11.15 Roland LevinskyDrop-in session 11.15 – 12.15 Roland Levinsky

Note: *LT = Lecture Theatre


SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGCriminology & Criminal Justice Studies

Drop-in session 10.30 – 12.00 RolleSubject talk 12.15 – 13.00 RolleInteractive session 13.00 – 14.00 RolleQ&A session 14.00 – 15.00 Rolle

Cruise Management Welcome talk 12.45 – 13.00 Robbins Conference CentreMeet the Head of School 13.00 – 14.30Meet with current students and staffSubject talkQ&A session with a Devon Cream Tea 14.30 – 15.00

3D Design Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 Roland LevinskyTour of facilities 11.45 – 12.15 Roland LevinskyInterviews From 12.30 Roland Levinsky

Dance Theatre Auditions/interviews 13.00 – 17.00 The HouseDigital Art and Technology Drop-in session 10.00 – 11.00 Babbage

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.45 IVT†

Tour of facilities 11.45 – 12.15 BabbageDrop-in session 12.15 – 16.00 BabbageInterviews 13.00 – 16.00 Babbage

Early Childhood Studies Course welcome 11.00 – 11.30 RollePair and share learning exercise 11.30 – 12.00 RolleLecture and interactive session 12.00 – 12.30 RollePlenary and Q&A session 12.30 – 12.45 Rolle

Economics (all courses)

Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Welcome talk 12.30 – 13.00 CookworthySubject talk and workshop 13.00 – 14.00 CookworthyQ&A session 14.00 – 14.15 Cookworthy

Education Studies Refreshments and networking 11.45 – 12.15 RolleSubject talk with Q&A 12.15 – 13.15 RolleTaster workshop 13.15 – 14.15 Rolle

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Refreshments and networking 11.00 – 11.45 SmeatonSubject talk 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLab tour and robot demonstrations 12.30 – 13.15 SmeatonQ&A session with refreshments 13.15 – 14.00 Smeaton

English (single honours)English with:• French • History • Publishing• Spanish

Drop-in session 11.00 – 15.00 Roland Levinsky Subject talk 12.00 – 13.00 Roland LevinskyEnglish seminar 13.15 – 14.15 Roland Levinsky Tour of publishing facilities (for English with Publishing applicants)

14.15 – 14.45 Roland Levinsky

English and Creative Writing

Drop-in session 11.00 – 15.00 Roland LevinskySubject talk 12.00 – 13.00 Roland LevinskyCreative Writing seminar 13.15 – 14.15 Roland Levinsky

Environmental Biotechnology

Drop-in and welcome 10.00 – 11.30 BabbageLab activity and tour 11.30 – 13.00 DavyInterviews From 13.00 BabbageLunch 13.00 – 13.30 Student Services Village

Environmental Science Marine Station visit (page 15 for travel details) 09.30 – 13.00 –Refreshments and networking 13.00 – 13.30 Portland SquareLab demonstrations and tours 13.30 – 14.30 Portland SquareSubject talk 14.30 – 15.30 Portland Square Q&A session with refreshments 15.30 – 16.00 Portland Square


Note: IVT† = Immersive Vision Theatre, *LT = Lecture Theatre

SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGEvents Management Welcome talk 12.45 – 13.00 Robbins Conference Centre

Meet the Head of School 13.00 – 14.30Meet with current students and staffSubject talkQ&A session with a Devon Cream Tea 14.30 – 15.00

Extended Science and Science Foundation Year

Subject talk and Q&A session 10.00 – 11.00 Portland Square Drop-in session 13.00 – 16.00 Portland Square

Follow the schedule for the subject area you would like to progress onto

Fine Art Drawing workshop 10.00 – 10.45 Roland LevinskySubject talk 11.00 – 11.40 Roland LevinskyTour of Royal William Yard Studios 11.45 – 12.45 Coaches depart from the Bus

Tour Assembly Point (see map on back cover)

Interviews From 13.00 Roland LevinskyFine Art and Art History

Drawing workshop 10.00 – 10.45 Roland LevinskySubject talk (Fine Art) 11.00 – 11.40 Roland LevinskyTour of Royal William Yard Studios 11.45 – 12.45 Coaches depart from the Bus


Subject talk (Art History) 12.50 – 13.50 Roland LevinskyInterviews From 14.00 Roland Levinsky

Geography (all courses except ‘Physical Geography and Geology’ - see separate entry)

Marine Station visit for Geography with Ocean Science applicants only (page 15 for travel details)

09.30 – 12.00 –

Refreshments and networking 12.45 – 13.15 SherwellWelcome talk and Q&A session 13.15 – 14.15 SherwellSample tutorial 14.30 – 15.30 DavyFor parents and guests: Q&A session with current students 14.30 – 15.30 SherwellLab tours From 15.30 Davy

Geology Subject talk 12.00 – 12.45 Roland LevinskyQ&A session with refreshments 12.45 – 13.45 FitzroyExample practical and lab tours 13.45 – 15.30 FitzroyWrap-up session with a Devon Cream Tea 15.30 – 16.00 Fitzroy

Graphic Communication with Typography

Subject talk 11.00 – 11.40 Roland LevinskyTour of facilities 11.40 – 12.15 Roland LevinskyInterviews From 12.30 Roland Levinsky

Healthcare Sciences(Life Sciences and Physiological Sciences)

Meet current students and staff 10.30 – 15.00 Portland SquareSubject talk 11.30 – 12.30 Portland SquareLab tour Throughout

the dayPortland Square

Interviews From 13.00 Portland SquareHistory Subject talk 11.45 – 12.30 Roland Levinsky

Refreshments and networking 12.45 – 13.15 Roland LevinskyWorkshop 13.15 – 13.45 Roland LevinskyStudy Abroad talk 13.45 – 14.15 Roland LevinskyDrop-in with staff and students 13.15 – 14.15 Roland Levinsky

Hospitality Management Welcome talk 12.45 – 13.00 Robbins Conference CentreMeet the Head of School 13.00 – 14.30Meet with current students and staffSubject talkQ&A session with a Devon Cream Tea 14.30 – 15.00



SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGHuman Biosciences Drop-in Q&A session 10.00 – 15.00 Portland Square

Subject talk 11.15 – 12.15 Portland SquareLab tour 13.30 – 14.30 Portland Square

Illustration Subject talk 10.15 – 11.15 ScottTour of facilities 11.30 – 12.00 ScottInterviews From 12.00 Roland Levinsky

International Business Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Welcome talk 12.30 – 13.00 Cookworthy Subject talk and Q&A session with current students 13.00 – 14.30 Cookworthy

International History Subject talk 11.45 – 12.30 Roland LevinskyRefreshments and networking 12.45 – 13.15 Roland LevinskyWorkshop 13.15 – 13.45 Roland LevinskyStudy Abroad talk 13.45 – 14.15 Roland LevinskyDrop-in with staff and students 13.15 – 14.15 Roland Levinsky

International Hospitality Management

Welcome talk 12.45 – 13.00 Robbins Conference CentreMeet the Head of School 13.00 – 14.30Meet with current students and staffSubject talkQ&A session with a Devon Cream Tea 14.30 – 15.00

International Relations Refreshments, networking and School welcome 11.15 – 12.00 BabbageSubject talk 12.00 – 12.45 BabbageJoint Q&A session with Politics 14.00 – 15.00 Babbage

International Tourism Management


Internet Design Drop-in session 10.00 – 11.00 BabbageSubject talk 11.00 – 11.45 IVT†

Tour of facilities 11.45 – 12.15 BabbageDrop-in session 12.15 – 16.00 Babbage

Law Refreshments and networking 13.00 – 13.30 Portland SquareWhy Plymouth Law School? 13.30 – 13.50 Portland SquareStudent presentations 13.50 – 14.15 Portland SquareLaw in the ‘Reel’ World 14.15 – 14.50 Portland SquareQ&A session 14.50 – 15.30 Portland Square

Marine Biology (all courses)

Interviews for previously notified candidates 10.30 – 12.00 Portland Square Tour of the Davy labs 10.30 – 11.15

11.15 – 12.00Davy (south entrance)Davy (south entrance)

Subject talk 12.30 – 13.10 SherwellTalks and demonstrations at the Marine Station 13.15 – 15.15 Coaches depart from the Bus


Refreshments available 14.45 – 15.15 Marine StationBus to the campus 15.15 –

Maritime Business Refreshments and networking 11.30 – 12.00 Cookworthy Welcome talk 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Subject talk 12.30 – 13.00 CookworthyThe real student experience 13.00 – 13.30 Cookworthy

Marine and Composites Technology & Marine Technology

Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.45 SmeatonSubject talk and tour of facilities 12.45 – 15.25 SmeatonDrop-in Q&A session with refreshments 15.25 – 16.00 Smeaton

Note: IVT† = Immersive Vision Theatre, *LT = Lecture Theatre


SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGMarketing Refreshments and networking 11.30 – 12.00 Cookworthy

Welcome talk 12.00 – 12.30 Cookworthy Interactive workshop 12.30 – 13.30 Cookworthy Q&A session with refreshments 13.30 – 14.00 Cookworthy

Mathematical Sciences(all courses)

Mathematical Sciences at Plymouth University 12.00 – 12.45 BabbageLunch 12.45 – 13.15 BabbageIndividual discussion 13.15 – 13.50 BabbageSample lecture 13.50 – 14.25 BabbageQ&A session with refreshments 14.25 – 15.00 Babbage

Mechanical Design and Manufacture, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with Composites

Refreshments and networking 12.00 – 12.45 SmeatonSubject talk and tour of facilities 12.45 – 15.25 SmeatonDrop-in Q&A session with refreshments 15.25 – 16.00 Smeaton

Media Arts Refreshments and networking 11.00 – 11.30 ScottSubject talk 11.30 – 12.00 ScottTour of studios 12.00 – 12.30 ScottQ&A session with staff and students 12.30 – 13.00 ScottIntroduction to Random Acts video workshop 13.00 – 15.00 ScottPre-allocated portfolio review From 13.00 ScottPre-allocated ideas review From 13.00 Scott

Music Subject talk and taster session 13.00 – 14.00 RolleQ&A drop-in session 14.00 – 14.15 RolleTour of facilities 14.15 – 15.00 Rolle

Navigation and Maritime Science

Marine Station visit (page 15 for travel details) 09.30 – 12.00 –Refreshments and networking 12.30 – 13.00 Marine BuildingSubject talk and tour of ship simulator 13.00 – 15.00 Marine Building

Nursing (Adult) Drop-in session 10.00 – 16.00 Nancy AstorNutrition, Exercise & Health

Drop-in Q&A session 10.00 – 15.00 Portland SquareSubject talk 11.30 – 12.30 Portland SquareLab tour 13.30 – 14.30 Portland Square

Ocean Exploration and Surveying

Subject talk 12.30 – 13.10 Portland SquareRefreshments and networking 13.10 – 13.40 Portland SquareDemonstrations of research instrumentation in the laboratory and on RV Falcon Spirit at the Marine Station

13.40 – 15.40 Coach departs from the Bus Tour Assembly Point (see map on back cover)

Q&A session with refreshments 15.40 – 16.00 Portland SquareOceanography and Coastal Processes



Q&A session with refreshments 15.40 – 16.00 Portland SquareOcean Science and Marine Conservation



Q&A session with refreshments 15.40 – 16.00 Portland SquareMSci Ocean Science Subject talk 12.30 – 13.10 Portland Square

Refreshments and networking 13.10 – 13.40 Portland SquareDemonstrations of research instrumentation in the laboratory and on RV Falcon Spirit at the Marine Station


Q&A session with refreshments 15.40 – 16.00 Portland Square



SUBJECT ACTIVITY TIME BUILDINGPGCE (incorporating the diploma in Education and Training)

Document checking 10.00 – 10.15 Nancy AstorSubject talk 10.15 – 10.45 Nancy AstorInterviews and tasks From 10.45 Nancy Astor

Photography Subject talk 11.00 – 11.30 ScottTour of facilities 11.30 – 12.00 ScottInterviews From 12.30 Scott

Physical Geography and Geology

Subject talk 12.00 – 12.45 Roland LevinskyQ&A session with refreshments 12.45 – 13.45 FitzroyExample practical and lab tours 13.45 – 15.30 FitzroyWrap-up session with a Devon Cream Tea 15.30 – 16.00 Fitzroy

Police & Criminal Justice Studies

Drop-in session 10.30 – 12.00 RolleSubject talk 12.15 – 13.00 RolleInteractive session 13.00 – 14.00 RolleQ&A session 14.00 – 15.00 Rolle

Politics Refreshments, networking and School welcome 11.15 – 12.00 BabbageDrop-in session 12.00 – 12.45 BabbageSubject talk 12.45 – 13.30 BabbageJoint Q&A session with International Relations 14.00 – 15.00 Babbage

Psychology (all courses)

Refreshments and networking 10.45 – 11.30 SherwellSubject talk 11.30 – 12.15 SherwellQ&A session 12.15 – 12.45 SherwellFor parents and guests: Q&A session 12.15 – 12.45 SherwellGroup activity and tour of facilities 12.45 – 14.30 Link

Robotics Refreshments and networking 11.00 – 11.45 SmeatonSubject talk 11.45 – 12.30 SmeatonLab tour and robot demonstration 12.30 – 13.15 SmeatonQ&A session with refreshments 13.15 – 14.00 Smeaton

Sociology Refreshments, networking and School welcome 11.30 – 12.00 BabbageSociology at Plymouth: hear about the course and ask your questions to current staff and students

12.00 – 13.30 Babbage

MA Social Work Interviews From 09.00 RolleTeaching BEd Primary and specialisms (Art & Design, Computing & ICT, Early Childhood Studies, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science and Special Educational Needs)

Document checking (group A) 09.00 – 10.00 RolleDocument checking (group B) 12.00 – 13.00 RolleSubject talk and task (group A) 10.00 – 11.30 RolleSubject talk and task (group B) 13.00 – 14.30 RolleInterviews (group A) 12.30 – 14.30 RolleInterviews (group B) 15.00 – 17.00 Rolle

Theatre and Performance Auditions/interviews 13.00 – 17.00 The HouseTourism Management and Tourism and Hospitality Management




ADMISSIONS ADVICE AND INFORMATION Offering you the chance to speak to our admissions team about qualifications and advise you on the next stages of your application.

CHARLES SEALE-HAYNE LIBRARY | OPEN 24/7 – LOCATED OPPOSITE THE STUDENTS’ UNIONThe library facilities give access to more than 500,000 books and multimedia resources, as well as numerous other University, national and international resources. It provides you with a range of study environments – for group work, individual quiet study, viewing and editing multimedia resources, 24/7 access to computers and the Library Café.

MARINE STATION AND PROFESSIONAL DIVING - LOCATION DETAILED ON THE CITY MAP ON PAGE 19Our multi-million pound teaching and research facility enables students to learn about the marine environment before they head out onto or under the sea. The Marine Station, on Plymouth’s historic waterfront, adds greatly enhanced facilities for applied learning and research. Students on the below courses will be able to undertake Professional SCUBA training (subject to availability and additional fees).

• Civil Engineering courses• Environmental Science• Geography with Ocean Science• Marine Biology courses• Marine Science courses

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE - LOCATED IN THE CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY HUB, ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDINGWe offer students and graduates information, advice and guidance on building skills, experience and industry contacts to improve their employability. You can talk to our advisers about career options with the course that you are considering, how placements, work experience and co-curricular opportunities can help you to build the graduate attributes that employers value and how we help our graduates to secure a graduate job.

FRESHLINGS NURSERYFreshlings Nursery is based on the campus and our childcare services are available for children aged between 0-5. We have the capacity for up to 83 children per day. Our opening hours are 08.15 to 17.45, Monday to Friday, and we are open 50 weeks of the year. You have the option to book either All Year Round Care or Academic Year Only Care (minimum 30 weeks) for your child. During your child’s day at nursery, they will have access to many different resources and equipment, including outdoor space. All activities are provided to stimulate the children’s senses, encourage fine and/or gross motor skills and enable their curiosity. The Early Years, Childcare and Education Development Manager; Vicky Smith can be contacted on 01752 588550 or [email protected]. LEARNING GATEWAY

• CARE LEAVERS We welcome applicants who have been in care and

provide targeted support and guidance for care leavers in their transition to, and during their time at, university. This includes a £2,000 per year Care Leavers Bursary for eligible students. For looked-after young people aged 11–18 years, we offer a range of activities and practical support throughout the reparation and application process.

SUPPORT AREAS AT PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITYOur University support areas will be available all day in the Student Services Village in Rolle Plaza Marquee (unless otherwise stated), offering information and advice to applicants, parents and guests. You should also visit the Students’ Union, where you can talk with our Student Ambassadors and discover more about the hub of student life in Plymouth and our different sports clubs and societies.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT


SUPPORT AREAS AT PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

• DISABILITY ASSIST Disability Assist is here to help you with academic

support if you have a disability. Your application to study here is considered on academic merit; it helps us to support you if we know if you have a disability. We will work with you to help you make informed decisions about any support that might help you with your studies. Support may include: guidance on disclosing a disability, help with setting up modified provisions for assessments, help with accessing support from the Disabled Students’ Allowance and access to the DAS Equipment Loan Library.

• HEALTH AND WELLBEING The NHS-provided university health centre, located

in the Wellbeing Centre, offers health services to students on campus, and can also provide you with details of other doctors and services in the city.

• LEARNING DEVELOPMENT We’re here to help you meet the academic demands

so you can get the most out of your studying and learning. Through our one-to-one and small group tutorials, taught sessions, Writing Café and online resources, you can get advice on areas including writing and presenting, developing thinking, managing projects, communicating your ideas and preparing for exams.

• MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY University is all about making the most of social,

cultural and academic opportunities and, as part of this; we recognise the importance of spiritual life for many in our community. Our multi-faith chaplaincy team works alongside other support services to welcome students, providing a social space to make new friends and practical help regardless of religious background or belief.

• STUDENT COUNSELLING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT We offer one-to-one consultations and a whole

range of personal development sessions and groups and, if you’re off campus, you may want to think about E-counselling. As well as brief counselling, or referrals to appropriate agencies, we offer online resources and self-help leaflets.

• SUM:UP A friendly, expert maths support service for all

Plymouth undergraduates whatever subject you study, SUM:UP offers online and paper-based support, plus a relaxed drop-in centre for one-to-one advice on basic numeracy and all varieties of mathematics and statistics taught across the University.

• THE WRITING CAFÉ A unique and creative space where staff and

students come to have a conversation with a member of the Learning Development team, work with one of our trained student-writing mentors, or take part in one of our many events and activities centred on writing.

RESIDENCE LIFE AND ACCOMMODATIONSERVICEThis service offers help to prospective students inmaking the right choice when choosing Halls ofResidence accommodation. Ask about our range ofaccommodation options. STUDENT FUNDING UNITA friendly team of specially trained staff who can help you with all types of financial query, no matter how great or small; from loans and grants to bursaries.

STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUPPORT

SUPPORT AREAS AT PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY

STUDENT SUPPORT

YOUR COMFORT STUDENT LOUNGE – located in the Students’ Union, The HiveDrop into our Student Lounge to find out more about student life with first-hand accounts of what being a Plymouth University student really means. Student Ambassadors will be there to answer your questions.

PARENTS’ AND GUESTS’ LOUNGE – located in the Student Services VillageOffering you the chance to take a break and relax after your journey and network with other parents and families.

STUDENT JOBS - LOCATED IN THE CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY HUB, ROLAND LEVINSKY BUILDINGWe help students to find part-time work which fits around their studies. We maintain an active jobs board for you to find work and advertise a wide range of opportunities with both on campus and external employers. We also organise very successful part-time jobs fairs to help students and employers to meet. Vacancies range from stewarding, retail, admin, web development, brand ambassador, care work, hospitality, school work, technician posts and university ambassador roles. Student Jobs sits within the Careers and Employability Service who help you secure these positions by running CV clinics, interview workshops and gaining application feedback. Come and visit our stand to find out more!

STUDENTS’ UNION (UPSU) – LOCATED IN THE HIVE, STUDENTS’ UNION Committed to representing the views of students at the University and improving the student experience – whether it’s representation, advice, events in the bar, sports, volunteering or societies, UPSU is always on hand to cover all aspects of your extra-curricular activities.

THE SPORT AND ACTIVE LEISURE SERVICE – LOCATED IN THE NANCY ASTOR SPORTS CENTREDelivering a variety of activities including fitness classes, coaching programmes and health and wellbeing workshops, to name a few. The service also works in partnership with the city, securing a wide range of indoor and outdoor sporting provisions.


UNIVERSITY TALKS AND TOURS

TALK TIME BUILDING

Welcome to Plymouth UniversityThe Office of the Vice-Chancellor welcomes you to your Applicant Day and the University, introducing our ethos and commitment to enhancing employability and the student experience.










Student Life with Plymouth UniversityOur Students’ Union, alongside a current student, will share their stories and provide you with a first-hand account of what being a Plymouth University student really means.

09.00 – 09.30 Portland Square

09.45 – 10.15 Sherwell

10.30 – 11.00 Sherwell

Living with Plymouth UniversityProviding details on the range of accommodation available at Plymouth University, how to apply and deadlines.

09.00 – 09.30 Sherwell

09.45 – 10.15 Sherwell

10.30 – 11.00 Sherwell

11.15 – 11.45 Sherwell

Funding with Plymouth UniversityProviding you with information on tuition fees, loans and University support.





Student Budgeting WorkshopInteractive session preparing students for living on a budget, an introduction to the Student Jobs team as well as offering tips and advice from current students.

10.00 – 10.30 Rolle

10.45 – 11.15 Rolle

11.30 – 12.00 Rolle

12.15 – 12.45 Rolle

Careers and EmployabilityCareers and employability isn’t something for final year students, it starts now. Everything you need to know about the careers support available to you as a Plymouth student, the importance of work experience and placements and other activities that will help you to become more employable when you graduate.

09.15 – 09.45 Rolle

10.00 – 10.30 Rolle

NHS FundingFunding for Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Pre-Registration Midwifery.


Throughout the day there will be a range of University talks which we invite you to attend, our Welcome Talk is a must-see.

Note: LT = Lecture Theatre PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY APPLICANT DAY I 15

SELF-GUIDED ACCOMMODATION TOURFeel free to visit our Halls of Residence at your leisure. Please see page 16 for more details.

GUIDED CAMPUS TOUR Take a 45 minute tour with one of our Student Ambassadors to explore the campus; visit our library, computing facilities and student services as well as our Students’ Union and sporting facilities. Time: running continuously from 09.00.Location: campus tours will depart from the clearly marked campus tour point outside the Roland Levinsky Building and Portland Square Building.

MARINE STATION AND PROFESSIONAL DIVINGVisit our multi-million pound teaching and research facility that enables students to learn about the marine environment before they head out onto or under the sea. The Marine Station, on Plymouth’s historic waterfront, adds greatly enhanced facilities for applied learning and research. Students on the below courses will be able to undertake professional SCUBA training (subject to availability and additional fees).

• Civil Engineering courses• Environmental Science• Geography with Ocean Science• Marine Biology courses• Marine Science courses

A shuttle bus will depart every 25 minutes from the Bus Tour Assembly Point (please see map on back cover) from 09.30 (the last bus departs from the campus at 14.05), with the last bus departing the Marine Station at 14.20. If you wish to walk to the Marine Station, it will take approximately 20 minutes and the location is detailed on the city map on page 19. Please note, an organised visit for Marine Biology is incorporated into their afternoon programme of activities (see page 8).

MARINE BUILDING WAVE TANK VISITFor visitors wanting to view the wave tank only, please drop-in to the Marine Building foyer between 09.30 and 16.00.

GUIDED CITY TOUR Enjoy a bus tour, with commentary, through the city of Plymouth. See the modern city centre and pedestrianised shopping area, only a few minutes walk from the campus, and pick out the best restaurants, bars and entertainment available to suit every taste and pocket. You will explore the historical and vibrant Barbican, and be delighted at how close the University is to the Hoe, Plymouth’s beautiful and iconic waterfront.

Time: lasting approximately one hour, departing at the times below. There is no need to book in advance.Morning tours depart at: 10.30, 11.45 Afternoon tours depart at: 13.00, 14.15 Location: departing from the Bus Tour Assembly Point directly outside the City Museum on North Hill, shown on the map on the back cover.

MAST HOUSE ACTIVITIESA shuttle bus will depart every 25 minutes from the Bus Tour Assembly Point (please see map on back cover) from 10.20, with the last bus departing Mast House at 15.10. If you wish to walk to Mast House, it will take approximately 15 minutes and the location is detailed on the city map on page 19. Please see page 4 for Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship timings.

UNIVERSITY TALKS AND TOURS


YOUR PLYMOUTH ACCOMMODATION Please visit our stand in the Student Services Village (Rolle Plaza Marquee) if you have any queries about accommodation.

YOUR GUARANTEE TO JOIN THE LIVING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY AT PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITYIt is so important to live and study with like-minded students in a secure and welcoming environment during your first year at University. If you make Plymouth University your firm, first choice institution and apply for accommodation before the 1st July 2016 we guarantee you the opportunity to join our Living and Learning Community in university-managed accommodation*. Plymouth University Residence Life has a number of standard rooms, en suite rooms and studio rooms, all self-catered, offering a range of options, prices and contract lengths to suit most needs. For further information, photos and prices for the current academic year, visit our Residence Life and Accommodation Service stand situated in the Student Services Village or visit our Residence Life and Accommodation Service website: www.plymouth.ac.uk/accommodation.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN PLYMOUTHCome and meet the teams who look after our new students. Accommodation marked in green on the map below will be open for viewing at our Applicant Day. Our tours are self-guided so you are able to make your way around the accommodation at your leisure, fitting it around your subject activities throughout the day. Our Residence Life Teams will have marker lollipops and will be on hand at each open block of accommodation, to guide you to the flats that are open for viewing today, talk to you about life in Halls and answer any of your questions. Visits can be made at any time during the day

between 09.00 and 16.30.

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There are so many things happening at this Applicant Day. It might be a good idea to spend ten minutes or so deciding what you would like to do. Why not use this sheet to help you plan your day?

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