HE open day guide 27 October

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Open day guide 27 October

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We are now Hartpury University. This recent achievement is a triumphant step in our exciting journey. It recognises the strides we’ve taken to achieve excellence in teaching and learning, research as well as industry impact across the world. To reflect our outstanding teaching standards, we were awarded Teaching Excellence Framework Gold in 2017. This is the highest ranking of teaching quality in the UK and we’re the only university in Gloucestershire to hold it. What’s more, 97% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months*. Our specialist campus is for those with a passion for sport, for those who love animals or horses, and for those with a fascination for agriculture. It’s the place to make a difference by turning your passion into your career. We’re really looking forward to seeing you.

*DLHE (2013-16 average)

We’re the only Teaching Excellence Framework Gold university in Gloucestershire

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Contents On the day 4 Our open day 6 Information hub 8 Sport 10

Equine 12 Animal 14 Veterinary Nursing 16 Agriculture 18 World of adventure 20 Accommodation 22 Key dates and UCAS 24 FAQs 26 Getting here 27

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On the day

Your arrival (ULC) Let us know you’ve arrived. You’ll find us just outside our University Learning Centre (ULC). This will be signposted from the main car park, where our student ambassadors will provide you with a warm welcome. Once registered, you can enjoy a complimentary hot drink and biscuit before your day starts. Welcome and student life talk (MDC1) Find out what’s at the heart of studying here, as Rosie Scott-Ward our Pro Vice- Chancellor welcomes you and shares why we’re so unique. You’ll also hear from one of our current students about student life at Hartpury. Subject talk (teaching areas) This is where you’ll discover what studying a qualification in your subject area is really about. You'll gain insights into which course is for you. You’ll also explore our industry leading facilities. See our subject pages later in this booklet for more information about what we offer. University essentials - the big 3 (MDC1) Perfect your personal statement. Get ahead with student finance. Find out about Hartpury digs. This session will answer your big questions about university.

Turn the page to see what else you can do on the day

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09.00–10.00 Your arrival

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10.00–10.30 Welcome and student life talk

10.30–11.30 Subject talk

12.15–12.45 University essentials - the big 3 talk

12.00–13.00 Your arrival

13.00–13.30 Welcome and student life talk

13.30–14.30 Subject talk

16.30

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There's plenty to see at our open day

Take a campus and accommodation tour We may not have time to show you all 360 hectares, but we’ll ensure you see the best spots. You’ll see subject-specific facilities as part of your subject talk, and our student ambassadors will be on hand to show you the on-site halls of residence, cafes and legendary student bar. You’ll find our student ambassadors under the red gazebo. Get first-hand knowledge If you want to chat to a student first-hand, simply find one of our student ambassadors and ask away. They’re the ones in the bright red hoodies! They can share first-hand what it’s like living and learning here. Campus events There’s often something going on at Hartpury, whether it’s a championship rugby match or an international equine event. Just ask our team about events while you’re here. Explore the local area Done everything on campus? Why not pop into Gloucester or Cheltenham for a look around? Check out the SoGlos website for some of the best things Gloucestershire has to offer www.soglos.co.uk Once your subject talks are over there’s still more to do and see. Use the rest of your day to get a real feel for what life is like here.

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45 We're an international

community of students and staff from over 45 countries

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Drop into our information hub

Your one-stop shop for all things university-related

Our information hub is based in our University Learning Centre, where you register. If you have any questions about university life or study, this is the place to ask them. Advisers from our admissions, finance and accommodation teams are all there to help. You can also chat one-to-one with academic staff, speak to our Students’ Union or careers team, or simply relax with a hot drink. Registration Pop in and say hi – so we know that you’re here. Grab yourself something from our complimentary refreshment area and settle down before your welcome talk. University life Got a question? Don’t be shy. In this area you can chat one-to-one with our university experts. Below are the teams you can talk to. Don’t forget about our university essentials talk at 12.15 as they’ll answer many of your questions too. Admissions Finance Accommodation Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) Students’ Union Study with us Our course lecturers love to talk; their subjects are their passion. Here you can chat one-to-one with academic staff, asking questions that are personal to you and your future. Play sport From our sports academies to recreational sport, there’s something for everyone if playing sport is your passion. Come and find out what we offer, whether you’re playing at the highest level or for fun. Information point Get a copy of our prospectus, find information handouts and ask any general questions you have about the day.

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Look out for the red hanging signs to find the team you want to speak to

Registration

Information point

Play sport

Sport

Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE)

Equine

Admissions

Refreshments

Accommodation

Finance

Veterinary Nursing

Animal

Agriculture

Students’ Union

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Hartpury Sport

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-sport

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Hartpury is a hub of sporting activity. Our sports students do amazing things, thanks to studying in a near-professional sports environment. We have top-class facilities and offer the chance for you to gain lots of real-world work experience with professional athletes on campus. Whether you’re a superstar in the making, want to coach the next generation or help behind the scenes, Hartpury has something for everyone with a love of sport. Let our team show you exactly how you can put your passion into practice.

Sport courses Sport Performance FdSc Sports Coaching FdSc Sports Business Management BA Physical Education and School Sport BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc Sports Coaching BSc Sports Studies BSc (Level 6 top-up) Sports Therapy BSc Strength and Conditioning BSc Equestrian Sports Therapy MSci

If we had been a country in the Rio Olympics, we would have come 21st in the medal table

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Hartpury Equine

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-equine

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We’re the world’s largest equine education centre. Couple that with the fact we’re set in the heart of a county, home to some of the biggest equine names and events in the world, it’s easy to see why we’re the place to be if horses are your passion. You could gain valuable industry skills in our labs, practical spaces and our commercial equine therapy centre. You’ll leave our open day knowing exactly what it’s like to be an equine student at Hartpury. Discover more about how you can channel your passion into your studies as you delve deeper into our industry-focused, hands-on programmes.

Equine courses Equine Performance FdSc Equine Science and Management FdSc Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc Equestrian Sports Science BSc Equine Business Management BA Equine Management BSc (Level 6 top-up) Equine Science BSc Equine Science MSci Equine Science with Therapy BSc International Horseracing Business BA Racehorse Performance and Rehabilitation BSc

We are home to 3 international equine events each year

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Hartpury Animal

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-animal

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Animal courses Animal Science and Management FdSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare BSc/ MSci Animal Management BSc (Level 6 top-up) Applied Animal Science with Therapy BSc Bioveterinary Science BSc Human Animal Interaction BSc Human Animal Interaction with Psychology BSc Human Animal Interaction (Animal Assisted Therapy) BSc Zoology BSc We’ll show you how, at Hartpury, you can turn your passion for animals into making a difference in the real world. At your open day you’ll meet lecturers who are specialists in their areas. You can also discover more about our international trip opportunities and so much more while you’re here. We’re home to labs, practical spaces and a commercial canine therapy centre, where you could gain valuable industry skills. Our campus is alive with small, large and exotic animals, many of whom you’ll meet in your subject talk.

We’re home to working businesses, such as a canine therapy centre

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www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-vetnursing

Hartpury Veterinary Nursing

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Our veterinary nursing courses are at the forefront of industry. Benefit from our strong partnerships with veterinary practices in Gloucestershire and further afield for exciting placement opportunities. You’ll enjoy a specialist campus, with over 90 different species on-site, a commercial farm, internationally- renowned equine centre and a Veterinary Nursing Clinical Skills Centre. Our degrees are fully accredited with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This means upon graduating you’ll be eligible to register and practice as a qualified veterinary nurse. You’ll be taught by RCVS-qualified nurses with first-hand clinical experience to ensure you are ready to practice from day one.

Veterinary nursing courses Veterinary Nursing Science FdSc Equine Veterinary Nursing Science FdSc Veterinary Nursing Science BSc

Equine Veterinary Nursing Science (Level 6 Top-up) Veterinary Nursing (Diploma Professional Studies) Equine Veterinary Nursing (Diploma Professional Studies)

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Hartpury Agriculture

www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-agriculture

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Hartpury offers a 360-hectare classroom for you to explore. Join us to find out how you can make the most of it. As part of our collaboration with Sainsbury’s, our students rear Aberdeen Angus crossbred cattle. We’ve also been recognised as national biosecurity leaders for our work, developing tools to help protect cattle from TB. There are more projects like these for you to get stuck into as a student here. Whether you come from a farming background or not, as a Hartpury agriculture student you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience.

Agriculture courses Agriculture BSc

Agricultural Practice BSc (Level 6 top-up) Agriculture (Livestock Production) BSc Agriculture (Crop Production) BSc Agriculture (International) BSc

Our on-campus working farm is a supplier to major brands such as Sainsbury’s and Waitrose

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At Hartpury a world of adventure awaits Being a Hartpury student means being part of a vibrant rural campus with amazing experiences right on your doorstep. No matter what your interests are, there really is something for everyone. But don’t just take our word for it, come and take a look around. Gloucester is fast becoming a lively city. In fact, it’s the UK’s ninth fastest growing city*. The county is home to over 45 festivals each year! You’ll also have the Forest of Dean right on your doorstep. It’s big with bikers, hikers and adventure sports enthusiasts. You also won’t want to miss Gold Cup week at Cheltenham Racecourse in March. It’s one of the biggest horse racing events in the world. While you’re here you could take in a game of rugby at Gloucester’s Kingsholm stadium, shop in nearby Cheltenham or visit one of the county’s many idyllic hotspots.

*Gloucester City Council 2016

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Go and explore

45 We have over 45 music, arts, food and sports festivals each year Gloucestershire county

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Living at Hartpury

Our halls of residence are one of the first places you’ll meet new friends and make lifelong memories. You’ll feel right at home with our range of accommodation options, both on and off campus.

On-site halls of residence Limbury and New Vicarage

Situated right at the heart of the Hartpury campus, these modern two-storey halls are home to more than 380 students. Each room has a standard single bed, table-top fridge and en-suite shower. You’ll get to see one on the day . Hartpury House Around 20 students each year choose to live in our beautiful historic manor residence. For those who don’t want to do their own cooking, this catered accommodation We also have city living options in nearby Gloucester. ‘Student Digs’ offer en-suite rooms managed by great landlords and supported by Hartpury wardens. They put you in the heart of buzzing city life. www.studentdigsgloucestershire.co.uk Blackfriars residences Live in one of 57 modern rooms in this exciting student development in the heart of Gloucester City centre. Enjoy the city buzz and the beauty of our countryside-based campus, with just a 10-minute journey between the two. Questions? Our accommodation team are on hand in the information hub. is the perfect place to be. Off-site accommodation Student Digs

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9th fastest growing city in the UK* Growing Gloucester's Visitors Economy, 2014

©Gloucester Quays

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There are several key dates that students should be aware of. This is to ensure deadlines are met and applications are submitted on time. Key dates and the UCAS application process 2019 entry

All the information you need for applying can be found on the UCAS website www.ucas.com

If you’ve got any questions our admissions team can help. You can contact them on admissions@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702244

Recent research shows that UK graduates are happier than those without a higher education qualification (HEFCE 2017)

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UCAS application deadline - 15 th January (18:00 UK time)

Deadline for most undergraduate courses. This is the last point that universities will give equal consideration to applications. UCAS Extra opens - 25 February This service is for applicants who made five initial choices, but have been unsuccessful in all cases or have declined any offers they received. Firm and insurance choices - Early May Choices need to be decided. BTEC/City & Guilds results - July BTEC results start to become available towards the end of the month. A-level results day - 15August A-level results are released. Final deadline for applications - 20September (18:00 UK time) Final deadline for applications to courses starting in September of the given year.

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FAQs

Where should I park? You will be directed upon our arrival and our student ambassadors will be there to help. Parking is free and is just a short walk from our registration point. Can I bring family and friends? Of course. Deciding where to study at university is a big decision. With each booking we allow you to bring up to two guests. Do I need to come for the whole day? It’s important that you don’t miss the welcome talk that you’ve booked a time slot for. Following that will be your subject talk. The rest of the day is yours to decide. What happens if I can’t make the open day? Our open days often get full quickly so if you’ve booked a slot, we always recommend trying to make it here. But don’t worry if you really can’t, email opendays@hartpury.ac.uk . What happens if I have a disability? If you have a disability and haven’t already let us know, please do so by emailing opendays@hartpury.ac.uk so we can ensure you enjoy your day.

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Getting here

You’ll find Hartpury at the centre of one of England’s most idyllic and vibrant counties, Gloucestershire. The campus is close to Gloucester city and Cheltenham town and has good links with England’s major cities. By car We’re just five miles from Gloucester city centre. You can get to us from the M5 (J12) or M50 (J2): Hartpury University, Gloucester, GL19 3BE By train or bus The nearest bus and train stations are just five miles away in Gloucester city centre. Buses run regularly from Gloucester to our campus. By air Bristol and Birmingham airports are our nearest airports, both around one hour away.

ENGLAND

BIRMINGHAM

HARTPURY

CHELTENHAM

WALES

GLOUCESTER

www.hartpury.ac.uk/travel

CARDIFF

LONDON

BRISTOL

BATH

Hartpury University Hartpury Gloucestershire GL19 3BE

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I knew that I wanted to stay in education and when I found Hartpury, it was a perfect fit because I could spend every day doing something I love while getting a degree. I visited an open day before I applied and I loved it! Inga Rebbeng, Hartpury graduate “ ”

www.hartpury.ac.uk