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where and what to study? It’s a big decision and open Daysare a key part of getting it right.
At our Open Day, you’ll get a real feel for what it’s like to be astudent at the University of South Wales. This programme gives youa plan of what’s happening on the day and essential information,including directions and when to arrive.
The rest is up to you. Be sure to make the most of your day here –ask lots of questions, try things out, take a good look around andmake yourself at home.
We hope you find everything you need in this programme, but ifyou’ve got any questions, just get in touch. We’re looking forward toseeing you!
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this open Day is the best way to find outif the University of South wales is rightfor you, so make the most of it and find out as much as you can. travel information
Travel information and directions to our Cardiff Campus can be foundon our website: www.southwales.ac.uk/visiting
If you’re coming by car, don’t forget there isn’t parking on campus.Check the campus map on the back cover to find car parks close by –there’s one directly opposite the main entrance on Adam Street.If you’re coming by train, Cardiff Central station is just a ten minutewalk from the ATRiuM building, while Cardiff Queen Street station isonly a two minute walk.
We have three campuses across south Wales, if you are travelling bytrain please alight at either Cardiff Central or Cardiff Queen Streetstations.
RegistrationWhen you get here, head to the main foyer to register. Registrationtakes place at specific times, so you need to check the planner (pages4 and 5) to see what time to register for your subject. To avoid queuesat registration, don’t forget to bring the letter we sent you with yourQR code. If your registration time is later in the morning, you’rewelcome to arrive a bit earlier and explore the campus.
Help during the open DayIf you have any questions during the day, simply ask a member ofstaff or a student ambassador – they’re here to help you. There’s firstaid available, so ask a member of staff if you need it. If there’s anemergency, alert the nearest member of staff or call the emergencyservices on 999.
welsh speaker?Croeso! At the University of South Wales, we have lots ofopportunities for students who want to develop their Welsh languageskills. You can find out more at www.decymru.ac.uk/cymraeg-de-cymru, by e-mailing [email protected], or just ask a memberof staff while you’re here.
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welcome Start your day by finding out what the University of South Wales hasto offer you. This talk is presented by a senior member of staff withinthe academic school, and is tailored towards your choices. It will helpyou get an idea of the opportunities that await you here in Cardiff.
Student financeHow much will university cost and how will you pay for it? Get apractical insight into financial support, such as student loans andgrants, how and when to apply for funding, and extra sources ofincome.
AccommodationWhere you live is just as important as what you learn, and we wantthis to be your home from home. Find out all you need to knowabout accommodation options at the University of South Wales. Youcan view the accommodation options at Liberty Bridge throughoutthe day – just ask a student ambassador
Student lifeIn this session, our students share experiences they have had at theUniversity of South Wales, including study tips and Cardiff night life --so you know what it’s really like to study, and live in Cardiff.
our new facilities are is now open!As well as seeing the spaces as part of your subject session, makesure you book on to a campus tour to see all the improvement workthat has taken place at ATRiuM. Be prepared to be amazed!
take a look around
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watch videos of your chosen subject to get a real tasteof what your studies will be like.
be inspired by what our students get up to when they'renot studying.
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essential talks
Experience the city on a guided bus tour which leaves at2.30pm. Book your place after you have registered.
bus tour of cardiff
plan your dayTo find the relevant subject heading for your course, see our course index on page 7. Registration takes place in the foyer of the ATRiuM building, CardiffCampus (map ref. 1). You will be taken to your subject talk by our student ambassadors. We will announce the session just before the start of each one –and if you want to know more after the subject sessions or workshops, our teaching staff will be available to talk to you throughout the afternoon.
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Registration Welcome talk
Registration Welcome talk
Registration Welcome talk
9.00AM 9.15AM 9.30AM 9.45AM 10.00AM 10.15AM 10.30AM 10.45AM 11.00AM 11.15AM 11.30AM
Welcome talk
Welcome talk
9.00AM 9.15AM 9.30AM 9.45AM 10.00AM 10.15AM 10.30AM 10.45AM 11.00AM 11.15AM 11.30AM
Photography and Documentary Photography
Interior Design
Graphics and Advertising
tV and Film Set Design
Illustration
Drama and Dance
Music and Sound
Media Production
Film Studies
Film
Registration Welcome talk Anim Animation, Games and Visual effects
Registration
Registration
Registration Welcome talk
Photography session
Interior Design talk and subject sess
Registration Welcome talk TV and Film Set Design talk and subject
Registration Welcome talk Illustration session
Welcome talkRegistration Drama and Dance talk
Welcome talkFashion Registration Fashion session
Option 1: Graphic Communication seOption 2: Advertising Design sessio
Registration Welcome talk Music and Sound talk
Journalism, Sports Journalism,Media Culture and Journalism
Registration Welcome talk
Photojournalism Registration Welcome talk
Options: P Technolog
Croeso! Mae nifer o gyfleoedd i ti astudio drama, cerdd neu’rcyfryngau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru.Cer i stondin Cangen De Cymru o’r Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaetholi gael sgwrs am y cyfleoedd sydd ar gael. Os oes gen tigwestiynau ar ôl y digwyddiad heddiw, gelli di gysylltu â ni [email protected]
Croeso! There are opportunities for you to study drama, music ormedia though the medium of Welsh at the University of SouthWales. Make sure you visit the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaetholstand for a chat about what’s available. If you have any questionsafter the event, you can contact us: [email protected]
siarad cymraeg?
welsh speaker?Experience the city on a guided bus tour which leaves at 2.30pm.Book your place after you have registered.
bus tour of cardiff
Our academic staff will be available from 1pm in the foyer to answerany further questions you may have.
got more questions about
your course or want to find
out about another course?
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Film talk Film workshop
Media Production talk
Film Studies talk
11.45AM 12.00PM 12.15PM 12.30PM 12.45PM 1.00PM 1.15PM 1.30PM 1.45PM 2.00PM 2.15PM 2.30PM 2.45PM 3.00PM
11.45AM 12.00PM 12.15PM 12.30PM 12.45PM 1.00PM 1.15PM 1.30PM 1.45PM 2.00PM 2.15PM 2.30PM 2.45PM 3.00PM
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Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Optional bus tour of Cardiff
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Trio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
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Options: Theatre and Drama, Theatr a Drama, Performing Arts,Performance and Media or Dance
Options: Animation, Computer Animation, Games or VFX
Subject session Q & A
Photojournalism talk
Optional bus tour of CardiffTrio of talks: finance, student life, accommodation
Popular and Commercial Music, Creative Musicgies, Sound Engineering, Contemporary Music
Performance or Music Business
Grab a coffee or a bite to eatat the ATRiuM express coffeeshop next to the foyer.
refreshments
Campus tours are availableall day from 9.30am.
campus tours
Students in Cardiff
Keep up with what’s happening at the OpenDay – follow us on Twitter: @unisouthwalesFacebook: UniversityofSouthWales andInstagram: unisouthwales
We would love to hear about your visit, so tweet your thoughts and shareyour photos using: #loveUSW. To see all the photos and comments from the Open Day, visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/opendays.
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to find out what’s happening for thesubject you’re interested in, view theplanner on pages 4 and 5 or visit:www.southwales.ac.uk/opendays
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For the Open Day, courses are grouped by subjectarea. Once you’ve found the course you want tostudy, simply note the subject in the heading andcheck the planner (pages 4 and 5) to see what’shappening for that subject and when.
Fashion• Fashion Promotion• Fashion Marketing and Retail Design• Fashion Design
Photography and Documentary Photography• Photography• Documentary Photography
Interior Design• Interior Design
TV and Film Set Design• TV and Film Set Design
Graphics and Advertising• Advertising Design• Graphic Communication
Illustration• Illustration
Applying to universitySpeak with our admissions staff to get all the information you needto apply to the University of South Wales.
Disability and dyslexia supportA member of our team will be available to explain the specialistsupport on offer. To book an appointment to discuss your needs,call 01443 482 080 or e-mail [email protected] beforeyour visit.
From 1pm to 3pm, our friendly teaching staff will be available in thefoyer, providing you with the perfect opportunity to ask any questionson a one-to-one basis.
CareersWhat career options will be available to you? How can you stand outfrom other graduates in the creative industries? Speak to our careersstaff for individual advice and guidance, and find out about workexperience, events and extra support.
Student financeStaff from our Student Money Advice Team can answer your queriesabout all aspects of student finance – including tuition fees, loans,grants and scholarships.
more informationyou’ve probably got lots of questions about becoming a studentat the University of South wales. luckily, there’ll be people at theopen Day who can answer them.
InteReSteD In MoRetHAn one SUbJeCt?If you’re interested in more than onesubject, you should follow theprogramme for your ‘first choice’subject. You can find out more aboutthe other courses at our drop-insessions with staff in the foyer from1pm.
Drama and Dance• Dance• Theatre and Drama• Performing Arts• Theatr a Drama• Performance and Media
Music and Sound• Contemporary Music Performance• Music Business • Creative Music Technologies• Popular and Commercial Music• Sound Engineering• Cerddoriaeth Boblogaidd a Masnachol (Cwrs gyda
chyfleoedd cyfrwng Cymraeg)• Peirianneg Sain (Cwrs gyda chyfleoedd cyfrwng
Cymraeg)
Journalism• Journalism• Sports Journalism*
Media, Culture and Journalism• Media, Culture and Journalism
Photojournalism• Photojournalism
Media Production• Media Production • Cynhyrchu’r Cyfryngau (Cwrs gyda
chyfleoedd cyfrwng Cymraeg)
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Film • Film
Animation, Games and Visual Effects• Animation (2D and Stop Motion)• Computer Animation• Computer Games Design• Game Art• Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
We regularly review course delivery and contentto ensure the best quality possible. You can findup-to-date details on our website – don’t forgetto check course content and campus locationbefore you apply.
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3. Liberty BridgeHalls of ResidenceNeuaddau PreswylPont Liberty
4. Liberty ParkHalls of ResidenceNeuaddau PreswylParc Liberty
5. Knox Road Car ParkMaes Parcio Heol Knox
6. Dumfries Place Car ParkMaes Parcio Plas Dumfries
7. Cardi1 � Motorpoint ArenaArena Motorpoint Caerdydd
8. Cardi1 Central StationGorsaf Ganolog Caerdydd
9. Queen Street StationGorsaf Heol y Frenhines
10. Principality Stadium Stadiwm Principality
11. Cardi1 � CastleCastell Caerdydd
12. Cathays ParkParc Cathays
13. Capitol Shopping CentreCanolfan Siopa’r Capitol
14. Queen’s ArcadeArcêd y Frenhines
15. St David’s Shopping CentreCanolfan Siopa Dewi Sant
16. Coach Drop o1 �Man Gollwng Coets
17. Adam Street Car ParkMaes Parcio Stryd Adam
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