Applicant Visit Day ProgrammeSaturday 19th March 2016

10:00am – 4:00pm

Welcome

Contents- Student Life Fair- Course and Subject Information- Campus and Accommodation Tours- Campus Maps- Important Details about the day

I am delighted thatyou have chosen toapply to Edge HillUniversity. Today’sApplicant Visit Daywill give you thechance to find outmore about your

chosen academic areas of interest andlook around our vibrant campus,which is amongst the best in Britishhigher education. I would particularlyrecommend a visit to the latestmilestone in a £250m programmeof campus development, our newstate-of-the-art Sports Centre facilities.

Edge Hill is committed to providinga high quality student experienceand through the course of today youwill meet staff and current studentswho will be able to provide you withan insight into life at the Universityas well as course information.

In welcoming you to our campus,may I wish you well with yourforthcoming studies and everysuccess for the future.Please make the most of thisopportunity and have a veryenjoyable day.

Dr John Cater CBE, Vice Chancellor

Student Life Fair

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Student Life FairThe Hub, Main building

10am – 4pmAdvisers are available to speak to about:

AccommodationOn and off campus options, how to apply.

Careers CentreWhere does your degree lead, volunteering and part-time work, employabilityplanning.

Inclusion TeamSupport with a range of additional needs, such as medical conditions,visual/hearing/mobility impairments, Aspergers, Autism, mental health andspecific learning difficulties. Space is available for confidential discussions.

Student Fees and Finance, Money AdviceTuition fees, loans, bursaries, the application process and money advice.

ScholarshipsWhat is available for prospective and current students, the awarding andapplication process.

Edge Hill Students’ UnionEdge Hill Students’ Union is a member-driven organisation, representing allstudents who attend Edge Hill University. Our vision is to be an essential partof Edge Hill University significantly adding value to your student experience.Talk to the team in The Hub to find out more.

Edge Hill SportEdge Hill Sport operate all the campus sports facilities and student sportprogrammes with a range of ways for you to get involved.

Sandwich Placements, Faculty of Arts and SciencesA sandwich placement is a year working in industry taken by students betweenthe second and third year of a degree. Sandwich placements typically last for48 weeks running from September to August of a given year. For students, theaim is to build, develop and apply their skills as acquired through their degreein order to improve their employability prospects once they graduate.

Study Abroad and Language OpportunitiesSpeak to a member of staff from the Study Abroad team about the excitingopportunities to study or work abroad as part of your degree. Information isalso available on our new Language Centre where you can develop yourlanguage skills whether English is your first language or not.

Learning ServicesLearning Services incorporates; Library Services, Media and ICT support,Inclusive Services and support for SpLD, Academic skills and LearningTechnology Development (incorporating Blackboard). Speak to our expert staffto find out about the direction, support and guidance the Learning Servicesteam can offer.

Parents’ Session12.30pmFaculty of Health and Social Care, Lecture Theatre H1

Presentation followed by Q&A (1 hour)

This session provides parents and guardians with key information regardingFees and Finance, Student Accommodation and supporting yourson/daughter through the UCAS process and their transition to University.

Course and Subject InformationBetween 12noon and 4pm you will have the opportunity to attend a subject taster session and/or speak to academic staff on a one to one basis.If you have applied to study a joint honours degree we recommend you visit both academic subject areas.

Subject taster sessions will last 1 hour.

Advertising

Taster Session 12.15pm

Time(s) LocationAdvertising, Marketing and Public Relations

Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Marketing

Taster Session 2.15pm Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Public Relations

Taster Session 12.15pm, 2.15pm Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Child Health and Wellbeing

Time(s) LocationApplied Health and Social Care

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Health and Social Care

Family and Community Studies

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Health and Social Care

Health and Social Wellbeing

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Health and Social Care

Nutrition and Health

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Health and Social Care

Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Health and Social Care

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Biology

Time(s) LocationBiosciences

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Biosciences

Ecology

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Biosciences

Genetics

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Biosciences

Human Biology

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Biosciences

Building and facilities tours 12pm - 4pm Biosciences

Business, Management and Accountancy

Taster Session (all programmes) 12.15pm

Time(s) LocationBusiness, Managementand Accountancy

Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Computing, IT and Web Development

Taster Session (all programmes) 12.15pm

Time(s) LocationComputing, IT and Web Development

Creative Edge, First Floor

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge, First Floor

English

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Time(s) LocationEnglish, History and Creative Writing

Hub 1, First floor, Main building

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

English Literature

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

English Language

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

History

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

Creative Writing

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Hub 1, First floor, Main building

Children and Young People's Learning and Development

Time(s) LocationFaculty of Education

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Education

Early Years Education

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Education

FD Early Years Practice

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Education

Teaching, Learning and Child Development

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Faculty of Education

Film and Television Production

Taster Session 12.15pm

Time(s) LocationFilm and Television

Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Film Studies

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Film Studies with Film Production

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Media, Film and Television

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Television Production Management

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Studio Tours 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

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Criminology

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Time(s) LocationLaw, Criminology and Policing

Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Law

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Policing

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Environmental Science

Time(s) LocationGeography, Geology and Environmental Science

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Geography

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Geology with Physical Geography

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Human Geography

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Physical Geography

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Physical Geography and Geology

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Geosciences

Politics

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Time(s) LocationPolitics

Creative Edge

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Educational Psychology

Taster Sessions (all programmes) 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Time(s) LocationPsychology

Psychology and Social Sciences

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Psychology and Social Sciences

Psychology

Taster Sessions (all programmes) 12.15pm, 2.15pm Psychology and Social Sciences

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Psychology and Social Sciences

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Taster Sessions (all programmes) 12.15pm, 2.15pm Psychology and Social Sciences

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Psychology and Social Sciences

Media, Music and Sound

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm

Time(s) LocationMusic

Creative Edge

Music

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Music Production

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Popular Music

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Creative Edge

Media, Film and Television

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm

Time(s) LocationMedia

Creative Edge

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Physical Education and School Sport

Taster Session 12.15pm

Time(s) LocationSport and Physical Activity

Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Sport and Exercise Science

Taster Session 12.15pm Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Sport and Exercise Science

Taster Session 12.15pm Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Sports Coaching and Development

Taster Session 12.15pm Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Sports Development and Management

Taster Session 12.15pm Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Sports Therapy

Taster Session 12.15pm Wilson Centre

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Wilson Centre

Childhood and Youth Studies

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm

Time(s) LocationSocial Sciences

Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Early Childhood Studies

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Sociology

Taster Sessions 12.15pm, 2.15pm Business School

One to one drop in 12pm - 4pm Business School

Campus and Accommodation Tours

The Hub, Main Building10am – 4pm

Campus ToursGuided tour led by current students. All tour routes are fully accessible. Tours last 1 hour and the last tour will depart at 3pm.

View our AccommodationAt Edge Hill University we offer a wide range of accommodation options. Theself-guided tour option will help you explore our on campus accommodationat your own pace.

There is a Meeting Point set up for each halls of residence shown on thecampus map. Look for the purple flag and Student Guides.

From the Meeting Points students or University staff will direct you to seerooms, kitchens and common areas.

If you need more directions along the way, please ask one of our friendlyStudent Guides wearing a purple tabard.

Please note Chancellors, Founders, Graduates and Palatine Court are all verysimilar and accommodation is the same standard.

For Chancellors Court (en-suite halls)Meeting point: outside Byron Halls

For Founders Court (en-suite halls)Meeting point: outside the Performing Arts Building

ForGraduates Court (en-suite halls)Meeting point: outside Annakin Halls

For Palatine Court (en-suite halls)Meeting point: outside Carrington Halls

For Forest Court (shared bathroom and en-suite halls)Meeting point: outside Ash Halls

For Halls in the Main Building (shared bathroom) Meeting point: in the Senior Common Room, opposite Open Day Registration

For Back Halls (shared bathroom) Meeting point: outside Katherine Fletcher Halls

The Student Accommodation brochure 2016 provides lots of usefulinformation to help you select the accommodation that suits you best. Make sure you pick one up at registration.

If you have questions for the Accommodation team, you will find them in theHub located in the Main Building.

Guided tours are also available throughout the day.

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HALLS OF RESIDENCE

Graduates Court A4, A5,B5

Founders Court C6,D6, E6

Chancellors Court H3-J3

Chancellors South I4

Forest Court G6

Clough G5

Stanley G5

John Dalton E5

Lady Margaret E5

Palatine Court G6

Margaret Bain F3

Eleanor Rathbone E3

Lady Openshaw E3

Katherine Fletcher F3

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Faculty of Education B4

Faculty of Health and Social Care C5

The Arts Centre D6

Geosciences D4

Sport and Physical Activity (Wilson Centre) F3

Psychology and Social Sciences (SPS) D4

Business School E4

Learning Innovation Centre (LINC) D4

Biosciences D3

Student Information Centre E5

University Library E4

Creative Edge H4

The Sports Centre K4

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ACCOMMODATION TOURS

Hall Meeting point:Chancellors Court Outside Byron Halls

Founders Court Outside Crosfield Halls

Graduates Court Outside Annakin Halls

Palatine Court Outside Roscoe Halls

Forest Court Outside Rowan Halls

Main Halls In the Senior Common Room

Back Halls Outside Katherine Fletcher Halls

There is a Meeting Point set up for each halls ofresidence shown on the campus map. Look for thepurple flag.

From the Meeting Points students or University staff willdirect you to see rooms, kitchens and common areas.

If you need more directions along the way, please ask one of our friendly Student Guides wearing apurple tabard.

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Find out moreTelephone our Course Enquiries Teamon 01695 657000 or email study@edgehill.ac.uk

Help during the day

Information PointsEach building in use during theApplicant Visit Day will have anInformation Point, with friendlymembers of staff who can help withyour programme, direct you aroundcampus and help in the event ofan emergency.

Student GuidesStudent Guides are easily spotted intheir bright purple tabards and arehappy to help with anything tomake your Applicant Visit Day visitrun smoothly. Don’t forget to askthem about their Edge Hillexperience.

Lost PropertyIf you lose an item of yourbelongings or find some lostproperty please speak to a memberof staff at an Information Point whowill help you in the first instance.

ToiletsToilets (including accessiblefacilities) are available in eachbuilding on campus.Please ask any member of staff orStudent Guide for directions.

Baby Changing FacilitiesAvailable on the Ground Floor ofthe Business School and in the MainBuilding.

RefreshmentsThe Hub, Main Building

Housekeeping and Emergency Procedures

Fire AlarmsOn hearing the fire alarm leave thebuilding by the nearest availableexit and assemble as directed bystaff and Student Guides. Do notreturn to the building until advisedit is safe to do so.

Illness or InjuryIn case of illness or injury please goto the nearest Information Point orthe Registration area. Staff will beable to arrange first aid assistanceand will call for an ambulance ifrequired.

Please report any injuries to staff atInformation Points or in theRegistration area.