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What s on offer? Our Open Days provide you with the chance to get a genuine insight into life at the University of Portsmouth. You can tailor the day to suit your needs, picking what you want to see and when. On the Open Day you will be able to: visit the departments to meet academic staff and attend a talk take a coach or walking tour of the city and campus visit some of our halls of residence learn more about the University of Portsmouth from our Vice-Chancellor chat to some of our current students tour our first-class facilities speak to support staff at our Information Fair These are all available at various times throughout the day. Please refer to the relevant section of this brochure for specific details. Don t forget to use the handy planner on the back of this brochure to help you make the most of the day. Registration Points There will be a number of Registration Points throughout the campus with staff to assist you with any enquiries. Time: 9.30am 3.30pm Locations: Anglesea Building Buckingham Building Eldon Building King Henry Building Park Building Portland Building Richmond Building Spinnaker Sports Centre St Andrew s Court Information Centre St Michael s Building Union Building Please refer to map for locations. Student Assistants What better way to find out about our University than speaking with our current students? They will be able to share their experiences regarding their own course, accommodation and living in Portsmouth. They will be wearing purple and are on hand to answer any questions. When you arrive at the Open Day, please bring your booking confirmation, registration coupon and Open Day brochure with you. You can drop off your registration coupon throughout the day at any of the Registration Points or with one of our Student Assistants. If you require any further information on the day, please visit one of the Registration Points. What s on offer?
Information Fair Location: Spinnaker Sports Centre, Cambridge Road Time: 4pm Our Information Fair will provide you with the opportunity to find out about the support, resources and facilities that are available at the University of Portsmouth. We want you to enjoy and make the most of your time at University, so we have a team of people to give you advice and support whenever you need it. Academic Registry Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre (ASDAC) Department of Employability Exchanges and Study Abroad Information Services Mature Students Advice Sport and Recreation Student Finance Student Housing Students Union For any subject-specific or admissions questions you may have, please speak to a member of academic staff at the end of your subject talk. Alternatively, you can locate admissions staff for your subject area at the nearest Registration Point in the building. Key University talks and tours Our support services offer the following talks and tours designed to show you the facilities and support available for all of our students. Don t worry if you can t make it, you can speak to staff from all of these departments at the Information Fair from 4pm. Tour/Talk Description Duration Time Location Why choose the University of Portsmouth? Student Housing Talk Student Finance Talk Applying to University Library Tour Sport and Recreation Tour Student Employability Drop-in An introduction to the University of Portsmouth by our Vice-Chancellor. An overview about applying for accommodation at Portsmouth. An overview of the financial support available to you. Our staff will guide you through the key dates in university admissions. Self-guided tour of the building. Staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have. A tour of the Spinnaker Sports Centre and St Paul s Sports Centre. Find out how we can help you with career planning, part-time work and improving your employability. 20 mins, 10.45am and 30 mins 11.45am and 1.30pm 45 mins 12.15pm and 30 mins 11.15am and Union Building (24) Union Building (24) Union Building (24) Nuffield Advice Centre (16) 10 20 mins 9am 4pm University Library (26) 45 mins Departing 2 3 times per hour 3pm Spinnaker Sports Centre (22) N/A 10 4pm Purple Door (14) Information Fair and key University talks and tours
Seeing the city, campus and halls of residence While you re here we want you to have the opportunity to see as much as possible of both the University and the city, so why not take advantage of our wide choice of guided tours? City coach tours Location: Outside the University Library, Cambridge Road (point 26 on the map) Time: 10.15am 3.45pm (departing at quarter past and quarter to the hour) Duration: 50 minutes Details: During the tour our Student Assistants will point out places of interest including favourite student haunts, areas of private student housing, as well as an insight into the past, present and future of the city of Portsmouth. Campus walking tours Location: Departure stand, Guildhall Square (point E on the map) Time: 3.45pm (departing every 15 minutes, 25 places per tour) Duration: 45 minutes Details: This is a great way to familiarise yourself with the campus. One of our Student Assistants will take you on a guided tour of the University Quarter pointing out the main University buildings and facilities. Halls of residence tours Location: Depart from entrance to halls of residence listed below in the University Quarter Time: 4pm (regular departures) Duration: 20 minutes Details: Our Student Assistants will be happy to provide an insight into living away from home. Please be aware that some of the halls can get very busy and there may be a short wait. We recommend you visit a maximum of 2 3 halls to get a good feel for the accommodation available. Harry Law (point 34 on the map) 300 en suite rooms, corridor style Central location with communal courtyard Self catered, shared kitchens for 6 8 students James Watson (point 35 on the map) Our largest hall with over 600 en suite rooms, arranged into flats Great central location Shared kitchen and dining areas for 6-8 students per flat Trafalgar Halls (point 36 on the map) 288 en suite rooms, arranged into student flats Next to the newly developed home of Creative and Cultural Industries Shared kitchen and dining areas for 6 8 students per flat Rees Hall (point 37 on the map) Beautiful sea views overlooking the common 269 rooms, corridor style Communal courtyard and TV lounges Catered, en suite Margaret Rule (point 32 on the map) 342 en suite rooms, arranged into flats Central location Shared kitchen and dining areas for 3 8 students per flat Langstone Student Village Made up of three halls of residence En suite and shared bathrooms Large social spaces with a television and games area Spectacular views of Langstone Harbour Located at Langstone Harbour, a short bus ride from campus, departing from point L on the map, between and 3.30pm. Please allow 60 minutes for this tour. More information and a range of photos of all our halls of residence are available online at www.port.ac.uk/accommodation. City, campus and halls of residence tours
Making the most of your day Planning your visit Before you visit, use the planner at the back of this brochure to plan your day. There s a lot on offer and you won t be able to do it all, so try and prioritise the talks and tours that are important to you. Local attractions Why not take advantage of your visit to Portsmouth and spend some time getting a feel for the city? The main University buildings are conveniently located for looking around the city centre pedestrian shopping area, getting a bite to eat at one of Gunwharf Quay s waterfront restaurants or going for a stroll along the beach and Southsea Common. Top tips Make the most of your day by planning your visit using the day planner at the back of the brochure. The earlier talks tend to be the busiest. Don t worry if a talk is full; have a look at what else you can do in the meantime and go to one of the later subject talks. Don t forget the Information Fair a great opportunity to find out more about our support services and facilities. Any questions? Head to one of our Registration Points or ask one of our Student Assistants. If you ve got a head for heights visit the Spinnaker Tower for a 350-degree panoramic view of the city. Open Day guests can take advantage of a discounted rate of 5.00 per student with up to two additional guests. Find out more about Portsmouth s rich history by visiting the Historic Dockyard which is offering prospective students free entry with each paying adult. Vouchers and terms and conditions can be downloaded from www.port.ac.uk/opendayvoucher. Refreshments Refreshments will be available to purchase at the following University catering outlets on the day: Café Coco, Park Coffee Shop, University Library, Portland Coffee Shop, Eldon Arts Café, and The Hub. Accommodation For information on local guesthouses and hotels, please visit Portsmouth City Council s website at www.visitportsmouth.co.uk. If you have any questions or require any additional information before you visit us, please contact the Open Day team on 023 9284 2748 or email opendays@port.ac.uk. Making the most of your day
How to find us Getting to the University of Portsmouth By train Portsmouth s city centre train station, Portsmouth and Southsea, is just a five-minute walk from the University campus. There will be Student Assistants along the route. Follow our yellow AA walking signs. By coach National Express coaches to Portsmouth arrive at Cambridge Road, at the heart of the University campus. Walking from Portsmouth Harbour train station or Gunwharf Quays Use our map to head straight down Park Road and at the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Burnaby Road. At the end of Burnaby Road (the University Library is directly in front of you), turn left and continue down the road for 100 metres until you see signs for University buildings such as the Union Building and the Spinnaker Sports Centre. This is the centre of the University campus and where you can start your day. There will be Student Assistants along the route. Follow our yellow AA walking signs. By road Exit the M27 at junction 12 and follow signs for the M275 Portsmouth. To go direct to the University campus: Stay in the middle lane of the M275 and follow directions for Gunwharf Quays until you see the Catholic Cathedral on your left; continue past the traffic lights down Anglesea Road in the left-hand lane. After the next set of traffic lights (the turning for Gunwharf Quays) move into the right-hand lane. Follow the one-way system staying in the right-hand lane. After the pedestrian crossing, follow the one-way system taking a sharp right. As you approach the traffic lights, bear left into Cambridge Road where you will be at the centre of the University campus. For parking at Gunwharf Quays: Stay in the middle lane of the M275, following the brown signs for the Historic Waterfront and then for Gunwharf Quays. For parking at the Historic Dockyard: Stay in the middle lane of the M275 and follow the brown signs for the Historic Waterfront. You will then see signs for the Historic Dockyard car park. Not sure where you re heading? Look out for our Student Assistants in purple. Car parking Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the following University car parks: Ravelin Car Park PO1 2ST Nuffield Car Park PO1 2ED Eldon Car Park PO1 2DJ University House Car Park PO1 2UP Portland Car Park PO1 3AH St George s Car Park PO1 2HY Melbourne Place Car Park PO1 2UP Milldam Car Park PO1 3AS Anglesea Rear Car Park PO1 3DJ Alternatively, please use public parking at Gunwharf Quays, the Historic Dockyard or car parks located in the city centre near the Guildhall and on-street pay and display areas close to registration venues. Disabled parking Badge holders may park free of charge without a time limit in most Portsmouth City Council-run car parks and on-street pay and display areas, providing that the Blue Badge is clearly displayed in the vehicle. Signs are present in all the council-run car parks and on pay and display meters, which will advise if parking is free for badge holders. There are also a number of disabled spaces in University car parks that are available on a first-come, first-served basis to badge holders on Open Days. AA road and walking signs will guide you to the centre of the University campus. Car parking and how to find us
Faculty of Technology The Faculty of Technology offers a varied portfolio of undergraduate courses in engineering, the built environment, the natural environment, mathematics and computing. The departments are actively involved in many exciting areas of research, development and knowledge transfer ensuring that all courses are progressive, relevant and intellectually stimulating. Unsure which department talk covers your course? Please check our website www.port.ac.uk/ opendaytalks or ask at one of the Registration Points. Subject area Talk time Duration Location Civil Engineering, 40 mins Portland Building Computing Electronic, Computer and Network Engineering Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering Mathematics and Logistics Product Design Property Development and Quantity Surveying 10.30am,, 1.30pm 10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm,, 10.30am 12.30pm 2.30pm 60 mins Buckingham Building 40 mins Anglesea Building 45 mins Anglesea Building 45 mins Lion Gate Building 45 mins Anglesea Building 45 mins Portland Building Please be aware that major refurbishments are taking place to improve our campus for our students. All buildings will be clearly signposted with staff on hand to guide you. Please refer to the noticeboard at the entrance for room numbers. Don t forget the University map on the final page of this brochure. Please note all talks have limited capacity, so please arrive in plenty of time. Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science has a long-standing and well-deserved reputation for excellence in both research and teaching. The Faculty is particularly aware of the need for active links between undergraduate programmes and the world of work. We have close working relationships with many industrial and professional employers and effective preparation for careers within and beyond science. For those interested in Marine Biology, Biological Sciences offer a coach tour at the end of their talk to visit the Institute of Marine Sciences at Eastney Marina. Unsure which department talk covers your course? Please check our website www.port.ac.uk/ opendaytalks or ask at one of the Registration Points. Subject area Talk time Duration Location Biological Sciences 60 mins + King Henry Building 30 mins tour Dental Hygiene, Dental Nursing and Dental Therapy Earth and Environmental Sciences (including Physics) Geography Health Sciences Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Radiography Social Work Sports Science 12.30pm 2.45pm 12.15pm 60 mins Dental Academy 45 mins Burnaby Building 90 mins Buckingham Building 60 mins Centre for Simulation in Healthcare, James Watson West 60 mins + 30 mins tour St Michael s Building 40 mins King Henry Building 60 mins St Michael s Building 45 mins St Michael s Building 60 mins Nuffield Advice Centre Please be aware that major refurbishments are taking place to improve our campus for our students. All buildings will be clearly signposted with staff on hand to guide you. Please refer to the noticeboard at the entrance for room numbers. Don t forget the University map on the final page of this brochure. Please note all talks have limited capacity, so please arrive in plenty of time. Faculty of Science
Portsmouth Business School Located in Richmond Building, the Business School has a strong tradition of quality in business education, research and consultancy. The School offers a wide range of undergraduate programmes across all business-related disciplines including accounting and finance, business management, economics, hospitality and tourism, human resource management, law and marketing. Unsure which department talk covers your course? Please check our website www.port.ac.uk/ opendaytalks or ask at one of the Registration Points. Subject area Talk time Duration Location Accounting and Finance 45 mins Richmond Building Business Enterprise Business Information Technology Business and Management 11.45am 2.45pm 11.30am 2.15pm,, 60 mins Richmond Building 45 mins Richmond Building 45 mins Richmond Building Economics, 45 mins Richmond Building European and International Business, 75 mins Richmond Building Hospitality Management, 45 mins Richmond Building Human Resources Management, 45 mins Richmond Building Law Marketing 10.30am 12.30pm 45 mins Richmond Building 90 mins Richmond Building Please be aware that major refurbishments are taking place to improve our campus for our students. All buildings will be clearly signposted with staff on hand to guide you. Please refer to the noticeboard at the entrance for room numbers. Don t forget the University map on the final page of this brochure. Please note all talks have limited capacity, so please arrive in plenty of time. Portsmouth Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across a number of disciplines including social, historical and literary studies, languages and area studies, criminal justice studies and education studies. Unsure which department talk covers your course? Please check our website www.port.ac.uk/ opendaytalks or ask at one of the Registration Points. Subject area Talk time Duration Location American Studies Childhood Studies Criminology English Language English Literature History International Development Studies Journalism Languages and European Studies Politics and International Relations Sociology Please be aware that major refurbishments are taking place to improve our campus for our students. All buildings will be clearly signposted with staff on hand to guide you. Please refer to the noticeboard at the entrance for room numbers. Don t forget the University map on the final page of this brochure. Please note all talks have limited capacity, so please arrive in plenty of time. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries This Faculty is at the heart of the booming creative and cultural industry in the south east of England, bringing together traditional and new ideas and methods. Students and staff work together sharing and developing expertise and practice, supported by a 17 million investment in facilities. Unsure which department talk covers your course? Please check our website www.port.ac.uk/ opendaytalks or ask at one of the Registration Points. Subject area Talk time Duration Location Animation, 45 mins Eldon Building Architecture and Interior Design,, 45 mins Portland Building Computer Animation, 45 mins Eldon Building Computer Games Technology, 45 mins Eldon Building Contemporary Fine Art, 45 mins Eldon Building Creative Writing, 45 mins Eldon Building Digital Media and Entertainment Technology, 45 mins Eldon Building Drama, 45 mins Wiltshire Building Fashion and Textiles, 45 mins Eldon Building Film Studies, 45 mins Eldon Building Graphic Design, 45 mins Eldon Building Illustration, 45 mins Eldon Building Media Studies, 45 mins Wiltshire Building Music and Sound Technology/ Computing and Digital Sound, 45 mins Eldon Building Photography, 60 mins Eldon Building Television and Broadcasting, 45 mins Eldon Building Television and Film Production, 45 mins Eldon Building Please be aware that major refurbishments are taking place to improve Eldon Building and our campus for our students. Please visit www.port.ac.uk/cci-invests for more information. All buildings will be clearly signposted with staff on hand to guide you. Please refer to the noticeboard at the entrance for room numbers. Don t forget the University map on the final page of this brochure. Please note all talks have limited capacity, so please arrive in plenty of time. Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
Middle Street Frequently asked questions How do I get to Portsmouth? By train Direct services run from London Waterloo (1 hr 30 mins), London Victoria (2 hrs 10 mins) Bristol (2 hrs) and Cardiff (3 hrs 15 mins). Frequent South Coast services run from Southampton, Bournemouth and Brighton. Portsmouth and Southsea station is located in the city centre, close to the University Quarter. Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information. By coach National Express run regular direct services from London, Bristol and Birmingham and stop at the University of Portsmouth stop on Cambridge Road. Visit www.nationalexpress.com for more information. Where can I stay? Portsmouth has a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets. Please visit www.visitportsmouth.co.uk for details and availability. Where do I park? Detailed parking information can be found on the Car parking and how to find us page of this brochure. Where do I register? Registration Points are located across the campus, you can register at anytime from 9.30am 3.30pm. The locations are listed on the What s on offer? page. Can I visit Langstone Campus? Tours to the halls of residence at Langstone Student Village depart from Exchange Road (point L on the map), from 3.30pm, leaving every 30 minutes. Will refreshments be available? Refreshments will be available to purchase from the following University outlets: Café Coco, Park Coffee Shop, University Library, Portland Coffee Shop, Eldon Arts Café and The Hub. I want to know more about fees and funding, where do I go? Student Finance are running talks in the Union Building, see Information Fair and key University talks and tours page. How do I find out about University accommodation? Student Housing are running talks in the Union Building, see Information Fair and key University talks and tours page. Tours of several halls of residence are running throughout the day, see City, campus and halls of residence page. Will I be in halls of residence with people from my course? Places in University-allocated accommodation are normally allocated in line with faculty quotas, based on order of receipt of accommodation application forms in Student Housing. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit an accommodation application form at the earliest opportunity. Where possible, applicants will be allocated their highest available preference of accommodation, subject to availability. Who can I speak to about entry requirements? You will have the opportunity to ask about entry requirements at your subject area talk, or alternatively you can speak to a member of staff from the University Admissions Centre at the Information Fair in the Spinnaker Sports Centre from -4pm. University Quarter M275 Out of city Marketway University buildings City buildings Halls of residence University car park Public car park One way street Pedestrian route Alfred Road Unicorn Road Commercial Road Precinct To Historic Dockyard Edinburgh Road Arundel Street Precinct Queen Street St James Street Lion Terrace Anglesea Road Victoria Park Stanhope Road Commercial Road Station Street Park Road To Gunwharf Quays, Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Harbour station Burnably Road St Michael s Road King Henry I Street White Swan Road Exchange Road Guildhall Walk Alec Rose Lane Alec Rose Lane Winston Churchill Avenue To Langstone Student Village (2 miles) High Street Pembroke Road P Cambridge Road Museum Road To Seafront Ravelin Park Pier Road Landport Terrace Kings Terrace Southsea Terrace St Paul s Road University buildings 6 8 Hampshire Terrace 25 Anglesea Building 6 Buckingham Building 3 Burnaby Building 4 Burnaby Terrace 9 Dennis Sciama Building 8 Dental Academy 27 Eldon Building 31 Halpern House 23 James Watson West 13 King Henry Building 11 Lion Gate Building 1 Mercantile House 18 Milldam 7 Nuffield Centre 16 Park Building 10 Portland Building 2 Purple Door 14 Ravelin House 30 Richmond Building 5 Rotunda 29 Spinnaker Building 17 Spinnaker Sports Centre 22 St Andrew's Court 15 St George's Building 28 St Michael's Building 12 St Paul's Sports Centre 21 Union Building 24 Kings Road Castle Road Eldon Street University House 19 University Library 26 Wiltshire Building 20 University halls of residence Bateson Hall 33 Burrell House 38 Harry Law Hall 34 James Watson Hall 35 Margaret Rule Hall 32 Rees Hall 37 Trafalgar Hall 36 Langstone Departure point City buildings Central Library F Civic Offices D City Museum I Courts G Guildhall E Police station H Portsmouth and Southsea station C Post Office B St John s Catholic Cathedral A 0 200 metres Elm Grove L Frequently asked questions and map
Your day planner There s lots on offer at our Open Day, so use this planner to help organise your day. This way you will be sure to see everything you want and make the most of your visit, plus determine your arrival and departure times. Time Session Location 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm First Aid If you require first aid, please telephone 023 9284 3333 for immediate emergency help including 999 calls. Enjoy your day! If you need any more information on the day, please come to any of the Registration Points. Remember to allow time to walk between venues, as it takes 10 15 minutes to walk across campus. MD8336 0813