LEEDS TRINITYAPPLICANT DAYS2012

Sat 25 February n Weds 21 March n Sat 21 April1.30pm - 5.30pm

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WhY ComE To AN APPLICANT DAY?

5 REASoNS To ComE To AN APPLICANT DAY • Enablesyoutomakeaninformed decisionregardingyouroffer• Takepartincoursespecific academicsessionsrunbyour lecturers• Talktocurrentstudentstofindout whatit’slikestudyingatLeeds Trinity• Takeatourofthecampusincluding accommodationandsportsfacilities• 70%ofpeoplewhovisitusstudy withus–findoutwhy!

Congratulations on your successful application to Leeds Trinity University College! The next step of your Higher Education journey is to decide whether or not to accept your place. If you’ve seen our prospectus or visited our campus before then you’ll already be aware of our fantastic facilities, world renowned lecturers and graduate employment rates that are bucking the national trend.

Our Applicant Days will allow you to experience all of this and more first hand. By attending one of our three events in 2012 you can discover what it’s like to study in a University environment and, more importantly, the incredible benefits, both academically and socially, of studying your degree at Leeds Trinity.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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ChooSE LEEDS TRINITY

94% of ouR GRADuATES ARE IN WoRk oR fuRThER STuDY This places Leeds Trinity second for employability in the Yorkshire and Humber region and 21st out of 123 higher education institutions in England.

fAIREST fEES IN YoRkShIRE AND ThE humBEROur comprehensive package of bursaries and financial support ensures that the average cost to our students is the lowest in the region.

mILLIoNS INVESTED IN ouR CAmPuSWe’re committed to providing our students with state of the art facilities and top-notch accommodation.

hIGh LEVELS of STuDENT SATISfACTIoN IN BuSINESS AND hISToRYLeeds Trinity has an amazing 100% satisfaction rate among History and Business students and is up 6% overall in student ratings of assessment and feedback, academic support, and learning resources.

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“When I attended an applicant day I was utterly impressed with the University College and all of the staff - I had absolutely no reservations about accepting a place at Leeds Trinity, and it’s the best decision I ever made!” Marc DaviesMedia and Marketing, Level 5

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31.30pm-2pm REGISTER:

Once you book your place you’ll receive a confirmation letter which also contains your registration slip. Simply hand the slip over to at the registration desk once you arrive.

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2pm-2.30pm APPLICANT SESSIoN: Student Life at Leeds TrinityFind out what it’s really like to study at Leeds Trinity from our Student Ambassadors – perfect for any prospective student!

2.30pm-3pm ACADEmIC SESSIoN INTRoDuCTIoN: Find out more about your subject area and where your degree can take you.

3pm-4.30pm APPLICANT SESSIoN: Academic Session Your chance to take part in a sample lecture run by our expert academics. This is where you can find out more about your chosen subject area, be introduced to some of our current students and graduates and meet fellow applicants who share your interests.

More detailed information about each academic session can be found on the following pages.

CAmPuS TouRS: Take a guided tour of our campus, including Halls of Residence, the Andrew Kean Learning Centre, the Media Centre and sports facilities.

GuEST SESSIoN: Help them ThriveJoin us as our Director of Student Support takes you through everything you need to know about supporting a friend or family member through university.

GuEST SESSIoN: Information Fair Take the opportunity to meet representatives from our Student Services and find out more about what’s available, including Finance, Accommodation and Student Support.

Finance and Accommodation Talk From fees to bursaries, Halls of Residence to flats and houses; get all your finance and accommodation questions answered.

34.30pm-5.30pm

Don’t worry about getting from one session to the next as our Student Ambassadors will be there at every stage to direct you.

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ACADEmIC SESSIoNS

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BuSINESS, mANAGEmENT AND mARkETING The Art of Innovation and the Entrepreneur Success in business takes both skill and passion and this session will require you to use both. Split into two parts the first half focuses on a competitive team-based business simulation where you’ll be asked to devise strategies and tactics to outwit your rivals. In the second half you’ll be tasked with developing a marketing communications campaign with the aim of re-launching a well known brand.

Followed by a question and answer session.

ChILDREN, YouNG PEoPLE AND fAmILIES Children and Young People: Their Future in Your Hands? Recent events have once again seen issues involving children, young people and families become the centre of media focus and therefore high on the political agenda. This session will encourage you to investigate and question just some of the complex issues facing those working within this sector, including; what is the purpose of punishment? Using play to communicate with children, do we begin formal education of our children too early in the UK? What do we mean by “family”?

Followed by a question and answer session.

ENGLISh The Writer’s Story Explore the writer’s craft as one of our English academics shares with you their particular passion for the written word. Combining elements of literature analysis, as well as giving you the chance to produce your own creative piece, the session is perfect for anyone with an interest in the English language.

Followed by a question and answer session.

Dr. Emma Roberts – Business Expert

Prof. Paul Hardwick – Programme Leader for English and Writing

Andy Lloyd – Head of Department

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hISToRY / humANITIESGet the Message

This is an interactive session focusing on posters and how they convey their messages. You will discuss how a range of historical posters used as evidence in a number of our modules (‘Votes for Women’, political posters from Nazi Germany, the USSR, the USA, Britain and the British Empire) get their message across. Then you will have the opportunity to design your own campaign poster.

ThEoLoGY AND RELIGIouS STuDIES “Does the Existence of Suffering Disprove the Existence of God?” Join our academics in a lively and fascinating debate covering one of the most polemic issues facing religion in the 21st century. This session will also introduce and discuss a number of key texts and philosophical positions providing you with new avenues through which to articulate your opinions and beliefs. Followed by a question and answer session.

foRENSIC PSYChoLoGYThe Psychology of a Riot

We will discuss the widespread breakdown in public order that occurred across the UK last summer. This will be examined in terms of the range of known psychological influences that facilitate antisocial behaviour and we will also consider the psychology of policing riots effectively. The question will be posed to those attending- can psychology prevent such widespread lawlessness in the future or are we limited in our contribution to “picking up the pieces” afterwards?

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Prof. Karen Sayer – Research Champion

Prof. Maureen Meikle – Headof Department

Bruce Rainford – Head of Department

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PSYChoLoGYAnalysis in Action

Working with psychology specialists and students from the department, attendees will be working in teams to solve various puzzles and tasks. What factors influence how we tackle such tasks? How and why do individual teams work differently? How can psychologists explain this and apply the results to a ‘real world’ scenario?

Followed by a tour of the psychology labs.

JouRNALISm / SPoRTS JouRNALISm Creating News You’ve made the first tentative steps towards joining our vibrant community at the Centre for Journalism but now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get involved. This session promises to give you a taste of life as a journalism student at Leeds Trinity. You will produce your own news programme in our state of the art television studio before moving on to looking at the editorial skill involved in scheduling news stories in the modern day.

mEDIA, fILm AND CuLTuRE Media in Motion Whether your speciality lies in theory or production, this session is sure to appeal. The first part will revolve around the discussion and analysis of contemporary media examples. In the second half you’ll be hands on in our state of the art television studio where our lecturers from the industry will aid you in in producing your own programme for broadcast.

Jo Cornell – Associate Principal Lecturer in Psychology

Catherine O’Connor – Head of Department

John Poulter – Cultural Analyst

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NuTRITIoN AND fooD Nutrition, Food and Health in Daily Life This interactive practical session will see you working with our expert lecturers and will put your nutritional knowledge to the test by designing a healthy muesli. Split into teams, you’ll be working with a number of ingredients in order to make the muesli, taste it, sensory evaluate it, and calculate the energetic value and the contents of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Followed by a tour of the Sports Lab.

SPoRT, hEALTh, EXERCISE AND NuTRITIoN /SPoRT AND EXERCISE WITh PSYChoLoGY The Detail of Success Join our team in the sports science laboratory for a whistle-stop tour of performance assessment. Ultimately elite sport is all about performance. Consequently, the ability to measure performance is highly sought after. In this session we will be demonstrating how we assess a wide range of contributing factors to performance including fitness, sports technique, diet and psychological skills.

SPoRTS DEVELoPmENT AND PE / PE (PRImARY) AND SPoRT DEVELoPmENTCreating the Teachers of Tomorrow

We firmly believe that the best advertisement for our courses is our students and so, after introducing you to our lecturers, we’ll be handing you over to some of our students who will be demonstrating the practical skills that they have learnt on their degree. With many hoping to become PE teachers or work in Sport Development, they will give a snap shot of their teaching practice by taking applicants through a session in technique and skill development in sport.

Followed by a tour of the Sports Lab.

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Catherine Crossley – Physical Education Professional

John Perry – Sport Scientist

Dr. Julie Brunton – Head of Department

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ACADEmIC SESSIoNSRun by our team of renowned lecturers the academic sessions give you a real feeling for what it’s like to be a Leeds Trinity student. Remember to get the most out of these sessions – don’t be shy! Get involved, ask questions and meet other applicants who share your passion.

INfoRmATIoN fAIRThe Information Fair covers our range of Student Support Services – including accommodation, finance and careers. The perfect option for those not involved in the academic sessions.

CAmPuS TouRSTake a tour with one of our Student Ambassadors to get a feel for our campus and environment, including our accommodation. You will be able to ask questions and it’s the ideal way to find out more about the academic and social facilities. Each tour will leave from the Information Fair and will last approximately 45 minutes.

fooD AND DRINkRefreshments are available in the Dining Room and Atrium Café. ADDITIoNAL SuPPoRT REQuIREmENTS?If you have any special requirements you’d like to discuss, please call Deborah Altman (Dyslexia and Disability Co-ordinator) before the Applicant Day:

Telephone:0113 283 7138

Email:d.altman@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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Leedsisinternationallyrecognisedasamajorcentreoflearning,withatotalstudentpopulationofover200,000. It is a flourishing cultural centre, and the thriving student community is testament to this. The city’s safe, friendly environment, fantastic lifestyle and comparative affordability make it the ideal location to live and learn.

Leeds is an energetic, passionate city that you are sure to fall in love with. Rich in culture and heritage, it’s a vibrant city with lots to discover and something for everyone to enjoy.

By day, the prosperous business centre offers a diverse range of working opportunities. The fast-paced, buzzing city centre is complemented by stunning local countryside, including the beautiful Yorkshire Dales which lie within easy reach.

By night, Leeds really comes alive with its wide array of restaurants, bars, clubs and other entertainment. There is a broad range of cultural attractions, including renowned theatre, opera and ballet companies, with something to appeal to every taste.

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LEEDS - A GREAT CITY

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Welcome

Reception

South Entrance

Key Buildings

St. Bede Lecture Theatre

St. Bede Centre

Andrew Kean Learning Centre

Maintenance Bay

Trinity Building

Chapel

Registry Services

Blue Room/AG55

Cliffe House Day Nursery

Accommodation Office

Conference Suite

Auditorium

Media Services

Concorde

Buildings and Maintenance

Mary Hallaway Lecture Theatre

Students’ Union

Sports Dept Offices

Food & Drink

Atrium Café Bar

Dining Room & Lounge Café

Halls of Residence

Norwich Hall

Whitby Hall

St. Albans Hall

Ripon Hall

Kirkstall Hall

All Saints Court

Trinity Close

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CAmPuS mAP kEYSports Facilities

Outdoor Changing Rooms

Sports Centre

Floodlit Sports Court

Tennis Courts

Guiseley <-> Leeds Bus (No 97 Bus)

Free Shuttle Bus to Horsforth (Term Time)

Wheelchair Access

Fire Assembly Point

Smoking Area

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Leeds Trinity has great transport links – it’s easily accessible by road, there’s a railway station ten minutes’ walk from campus and plenty of buses from Leeds stop directly outside the main entrance. Right on the doorstep is Leeds Bradford International Airport – only five minutes away by car.

GPSIf you are using a satellite navigation system our campus postcode is LS18 5HD.

PARkINGThere is free car parking available on campus. When arriving please look out for our Student Ambassadors who will guide you to an available space.

BY TRAINLeeds Trinity is situated approximately one mile from Horsforth Train Station on the Leeds-York line, with trains arriving every 30 minutes. Telephone 08457 484950 for further information or visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk. The Leeds Trinity free shuttle bus will be operating between Horsforth Train Station and our campus.

BY BuSThere are frequent bus services between Leeds city centre and Horsforth. West Yorkshire bus routes 97 and 731 travel from Leeds Central Bus Station and both stop outside Leeds Trinity. For further information on local bus services, please contact Metro on 0113 2457676 or visit: www.wymetro.com

T: 0113 283 7150 E: enquiries @leedstrinity.ac.uk Leeds Trinity University College • Brownberrie Lane • Horsforth • Leeds • LS18 5HDwww.leedstrinity.ac.uk

The information in this guide can be supplied in alternative formats. Please call 0113 283 7150 or email enquiries@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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