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de Havilland Campus

Friday 14 June 2019, 09.00 - 15.00

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Welcome

Top tipDon’t forget to

make time for lunch. There are plenty of outlets around campus that are

open all day.

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WelcomeThank you for choosing to attend the University of Hertfordshire’s open day!

You will have the opportunity to:• attend talks on your subject

of interest

• fi nd out all you need to knowabout student support andstudent fi nance

• tour our campuses, guidedby one of our StudentAmbassadors

• see our accommodation

• visit the information fair to fi ndout more from our staff andstudents about your subjectof interest.

On ArrivalDon’t forget to register!We know you have lots to see and do on the day but don’t forget to check in via your portal or visit the registration desk located in the Atrium of the de Havilland Campus.

RefreshmentsThe restaurant and Starbucks will be open from 08.30 - 15.00 serving beverages, snacks and meals.

University open days are your opportunity to explore the

and to discover what studying here is really like.

University of Hertfordshire

Download the Herts Mobile app to fi nd your way around the campus.

Free Wi-Fi via The Cloud.HertsMobile

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de Havilland Campus and AccommodationA walk round the campus lasting approximately 30 minutes led by one of our current students. Tours depart every 15 minutes from the Atrium with the fi rst tour starting at 09.00 and the last tour departing at 14.30.

Hertfordshire Sports VillageTours of the complex are available throughout the day. Tours start at 09.30 and the last tour will depart at 14.30. Tours last approximately 15 minutes and depart from the Hertfordshire Sports Village Stand in the Atrium.

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Did you know?

Over 3,700 new teachers have qualifi ed from the

University of Hertfordshire in the last 10 years.

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Student Support and Welfare Offi ce A dedicated team responsible for the welfare and pastoral care and discipline of all students living in accommodation.

Student WellbeingSupporting you with emotional and mental health, disability and health-related issues. Visit us in the Hutton Hub, College Lane.

On-Campus Student SupportResident Assistants (RAs) are here to help you in your accommodation.

Off-Campus Student SupportLiving off campus? Community Liaison and Support Offi cers can assist if you need any help.

Hertfordshire Students’ Union Advice & Support CentreFree, confi dential and impartial advice providing you with academic, personal, fi nancial, housing and legal support. Visit us in the Hutton Hub, College Lane.

ChaplaincyA quiet space, place to pray, meditate or refl ect.

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Attend our informative talks covering a range of topics presented by students and staff from the University.

Talk Time Duration Campus Map Key Location

This is HertsA welcome from a current student

09.30 30 mins de Havilland N N001

Application Process and Personal Statements

13.30 30 mins de Havilland N M043

Accommodation 12.30 30 mins de Havilland N N002

Degree Apprenticeships 12.30 20 mins de Havilland N N003

Languages 13:00 30 mins de Havilland M M036

Fees and Finance 13.00 30 mins de Havilland N N002

Careers and Employment 13.00 20 mins de Havilland N N003

Study Abroad 10:30 & 13:30 30 mins de Havilland M M036

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Foundation Degrees and Extended Degrees

12:00 de Havilland M30 mins M043

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Schools of study and student support services represented on our de Havilland campus:

Atrium (09.00-15.00)• Accommodation

• Admissions

• Careers and Employment

• Fees and Finance

• Hertfordshire Business School

• Hertfordshire Law School

• HertSquad

• School of Education

• School of Humanities

• Students’ Union

• Student Welfare and Support

• Study Abroad

Weston Auditorium Foyer • Campus and Accommodation Tours

The Mezzanine (11.45 -12.45)• Hertfordshire Business School Marketplace

Come and speak to academics and programme leaders to find out more about your course and subject of interest and the amazing places your Herts degree can take you to!

Admission Tutors, a language tutor and Study Abroad Team are also available.

R235 (09.00-14.00) • School of Education Marketplace

• School of Education Admissions team

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education tutors

• BA (Hons) Education Studies tutorsIncluding:

- BA (Hons) Education Studies with Learning& Teaching

- BA (Hons) Education Studies with SpecialEducational Needs & Disability

• BEd (Hons) Primary with QTS tutors

• School of Education student ambassadors

• School of Education facilities tours

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Use the quick referenceBlue ‘MAP KEY’

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USE THECAMPUS MAP to locate yourSubject Talk Locations...

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During the day, you will be able to fi nd out detailed information about your subject of interest and get a real fl avour for what it is like to be a University of Hertfordshire student.

Please select your School/subject of interest and follow the afternoon programme for that area.

Hertfordshire Business School

Hertfordshire Law School

School of Education

School of Humanities

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GoldWe are

So what does that actually mean for you? It means we teach you to become ready for the working world. You don’t have to take us at our word, because over 96% of Herts students are employment or in futher study within 6 months of graduating.

By giving our students the best environment,

experiences and educators.

The teaching excellence framework (TEF) is a system that assesses the quality of teaching in universities in England.

How have we done it?

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Business SchoolHertfordshire

Time Talk Duration (approx)

Map Key Location

10.30 Welcome to Hertfordshire Business School 30 mins - Weston Auditorium

11.00 45 mins N N110

45 mins N N201

Economics, Business Economics, Economics with a Language

45 mins N N105

Event Management, Event Management and Marketing, Event Management and Tourism, Event Management with a Language, Business and Event Management

45 mins N N208

Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management with a Language, Business with Human Resources

45 mins M M116

International Business, International Business with a Language 45 mins N N106

IT Management for Business, IT Management for Business with a Language

45 mins M M114

Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Marketing with Digital Communications, Marketing with a Language, Business and Marketing

45 mins N N101

Tourism Management, Tourism Management with a Language, Business and Tourism, International Tourism Management, International Tourism Management with a Language

45 mins N N108

11.45 Meet with academics and the admissions team 45 mins The Mezzanine

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Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Economics, Accounting with a Language, Business and Accounting, FinanceFinance and Economics, Finance with a Language, Business and Finance

Business Studies, Business Studies with Leadership and Management, Business Studies with Information Systems, Business Studies with Logistics, Business Studies with a Language, Business Administration

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10.30 Welcome to the School of Education 20 mins N N001

11.00 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education 50 mins R R140

11.00 BA (Hons) Education Studies 50 mins R129Including - BA (Hons) Education Studies with Learning & Teaching- BA (Hons) Education Studies with Special Educational Needs & Disability

11.00 50 mins N N001

09.00 – 14.00 R R235

“ I found the Education session very informative,

I developed a great understanding of what the

education school has to off er, how its supports students

and the important role it plays within the

University. ”

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12.00 50 mins R129

BEd (Hons) Primary with QTS

BEd (Hons) Primary with QTS

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An opportunity to meet tutors, find out more about our programmes, and take a guided tour of our Education facilities. Optional trip to College Lane led by our current students.

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HertfordshireTake the the opportunity

to explore our mock Courtroom

“ I left the Law Open Day feeling inspired and like I could achieve anything I wanted! Th e

tutors were so helpful and full of knowledge, and the ambassadors were really

friendly. ”

Time Talk Duration (approx) Map Key Location

11.00 Dean’s welcome talk 15 mins N N002

11.15Law programme talk

45 minsN N002

BA Criminal Justice and Criminology programme talk 2 N003

12.00Enhance your studies - a chance to fi nd out about our student co-curricular programme, pro bono opportunities, and student enrichment activities

45 mins N Courtroom

12.45 Q&A Session with Students and Staff 30 mins 2 W040

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HumanitiesSchool of

Time Talk Duration (approx) Map Key Location

10.30 Dean’s Welcome Talk 30 mins R R118

In the School of Humanities we give you the flexibility to study the courses that interest you.

Attend the subject talks and then meet the academics, student ambassadors and the admissions team in the Atrium. This will be your opportunity find out more about the Humanities subjects that you wish to study as an undergraduate.

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English Language and Linguistics English Language and Applied Linguistics English Language and Creative WritingEnglish Language and Journalism English Language and LiteratureEnglish Language and Media

30 mins R

30 mins R R110

30 mins R115

R118

HistoryHistory and American StudiesHistory and Creative WritingHistory and English LanguageHistory and English LiteratureHistory and JournalismHistory and Philosophy

11.00

PhilosophyPhilosophy, Religion and EthicsPhilosophy and Creative WritingPhilosophy and English LanguagePhilosophy and English LiteraturePhilosophy and JournalismPhilosophy and MediaYou can also study Philosophy with minor subjects*

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You can also study English Language Teaching, Film and a language as minor subjects*

You can also study History with minor subjects*

30 mins R118English Literature English Literature and American StudiesEnglish Literature and Creative WritingEnglish Literature and JournalismEnglish Literature and MediaYou can also study Literature with minor subjects *

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30 mins R110Mass CommunicationsJournalismJournalism and Creative WritingJournalism and MediaMediaMedia and Creative Writing

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30 mins R115Politics and International RelationsPolitics and International Relations and American StudiesPolitics and International Relations and HistoryPolitics and International Relations and JournalismPolitics and International Relations and Philosophy

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“ Th e countries I visited were incredible, and travelling to diff erent countries was a real eye-

opener. I met amazing students from all over the world, and also many signifi cant people from various

international companies. Th e places I visited, people I met and the things I experienced were out of this world.

I’d do it again in a heartbeat. ”Josh Abbott

BA (Hons) International Business, 2017

StudyAbroad

Studying or working abroad can be the opportunity of a lifetime. You’ll have some fantastic experiences, grow in confi dence and return with vital skills really valued by today’s employers.

Visit the study abroad stand

and offi ce today to fi nd out more

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The Hertfordshire Sports Village on the de Havilland campus has some of the best facilities in the UK. It’s even used by pro teams as a training base.

The Oval is home to a state-of-the-art 50 station gym, available for use exclusively by University of Hertfordshire students and staff. Located conveniently on College Lane and open 24 hours a day. So whether you’re a serious athlete, a little bit sporty or fancy trying something new, there’s something here to keep you fit.

What can I do at the Sports Village?

Play badminton, basketball and volleyball at the twelve badminton court sports hall, with sprung wooden floor built to Badminton Association of England Performance Centre standards.

Hone your climbing skills on the twelve-metre climbing wall with a bouldering cave and moveable hand holds for different route settings.

Swim in the twenty-five-metre, eight-lane swimming pool built to national short course competition standards.

Play cricket indoors in the four-net, purpose-built cricket hall, which is also used for martial arts, archery and other sports.

Enjoy a game of squash at the two squash courts with sprung floors, glass-backed walls and viewing gallery.

Show off your football or rugby skills on the two floodlit new generation astro turf pitches.

Play hockey on the floodlit sand-filled astro turf pitch.

Enjoy outdoor matches on three grass football pitches and one rugby pitch.

The Sports Village is also a home match and training venue for local and professional clubs, so there are plenty of opportunities to watch and play.

For more information go to www.uhsport.co.uk

Get a membership from £15.25*

*annual bronze membership split between 12 months

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Use this planner to help manage your day and ensure you attend all of the talks you need to.

Remember to take advantage of the available tours and even allow some time to do some exploring yourself.

Time Session Location

09.00 Registration Atrium, de Havilland Campus

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What’s happening on the College Lane campus!

Offering talks from the below schools:

• School of Computer Science• School of Creative Arts• School of Engineering and Technology• School of Health and Social Work• School of Life and Medical Sciences• School of Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics

Tours

• College Lane campus and accommodation• The Forum Hertfordshire

UNO - the University’s own bus service

Provides a frequent shuttle service between the campuses every 15mins.

HertsMobile

to fi nd your way around campus!

#UHOpenday

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Accommodation

Law Courtbuilding

Atrium

Learning resourcescentre

Main campus entrance and parking

Weston Auditorium

Hertfordshire sports village

Restaurant de havilland

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Emergencies, first aid and lost propertyIn case of illness, injury or lost property, please inform anyone in a purple t-shirt and we’ll be happy to help. If you hear a fire alarm, please leave the building immediately and follow the University’s fire marshals to the nearest evacuation point. Please do not use any lifts or re-enter the building until the all-clear is given.

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2 Mock Law Court +

4 Library Tours

6 Check-in, Subject & Student Experience Zone

7 Campus & Accommodation tours

9 Sports Village tours +

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Getinvolved

University isn’t just about getting the grades you need to fulfi ll your future ambitions, it is also about broadening your horizons by embracing new experiences and building friendships right across the University.

HertSquad HertSquad is about fi nding where you belong, whether it’s representing the university in a sports team, making new friends on the playing fi eld, turning pro or just trying an activity for the fi rst time. Our mission is to offer everybody the opportunity to join in and to get active, regardless of ability.

Healthy bodies power healthy minds and getting involved in physical activity will really lift your student experience.

So whatever your personal goal, welcome to the Squad!

Go Herts What is Go Herts?

Go Herts is a vibe. It’s all about community spirit and celebrating our successes on and off campus.

The amazing victories of our Athletic Union, the ground-breaking discoveries made by our researchers, and the outstanding achievements of our students. We’ve got loads to cheer about... and we do it loud!

Go Herts is something everyone in our community is a part of when you join us.

University of HertfordshireHatfi eldAL10 9AB

T. +44 (0)1707 284800www.herts.ac.uk/opendays GA18065/DS/03_19

Follow us online:

/uniofherts @UniofHerts /universityofhertfordshire @UniofHerts

Get social and tag your success posts with #GoHerts.

“ In my opinion, Active Students is one of the best things about

student life here at the University of Hertfordshire. Giving students

this amazing opportunity for free is unbelievably thoughtful. ”

2nd year international studentHertfordshire Business School


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