Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes

UCAS Higher Education Convention23-24 June 2014 9.30am to 3pm

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Welcome!Welcome to the University of Bedfordshire and the UCAS Higher Education Convention for Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes.

If you’re thinking about progressing on to higher education (HE) then this is the best place to start. Choosing the right course at the right university or college is an important, life changing decision and this event is all about helping you make the best choice for you.

This convention gives you the opportunity to attend subject talks about the courses you’re interested in and speak to staff from different HE institutions across the UK. You can gather plenty of information to take away, read and discuss with your family, friends and teachers.

There are two main parts to the day that you should not miss:

ExhibitionThe exhibition is held in the Sports Hall and the Marquee, with 135 institutions attending. Make sure you take the time to visit the stands of the institutions you are interested in and ask questions to the staff representatives. If you’re stuck about what to ask, turn to page 11 and read some of our suggested questions. And don’t forget to take home some of the freebies that are on offer!

Subject TalksThere are a wide range of subject talks running throughout the day, each lasting 30 minutes. These presentations give you the chance to find out more about a specific area of study and ask any questions you may have about the subject.

Turn to page 10 to see the list of subject talks, times and room numbers then use the planner on page 3 to help build your schedule for the day. The University of Bedfordshire’s Bedford campus map can be found on page 8 to help you locate the room where the talk will be held.

Friendly FacesDon’t forget – the University of Bedfordshire’s friendly staff and Student Ambassadors will be available on campus throughout the day to help you with any queries or give directions – look out for their red t-shirts!

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Your Day PlannerMake the most of your day with our helpful subject talk and exhibition planners.

Subject Talk PlannerLook at the list of subject talks on page 10 and use the table below to build your schedule for the day.

Subject Time Room

Exhibition PlannerLook at the exhibitor list on page 4 and floor plan on page 6 to help you plan which stands to visit.

Stand Location University/College Number (Sports Hall or Marquee)

Food and EntertainmentIf you feel peckish, there are different food outlets across campus, including a food court located close to the exhibition marquee. Plus, throughout the day there are performances in the entertainment marquee located towards the rear of the campus. See page 8 for a campus map.

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Subject Talks Schedule

Time

Room 10.30 11.00 11.30 13.30 14.00 14.30

Campus The UCAS Student Student Life The UCAS Student Student Life Theatre Process finance Process finance

P0.32 Routes into Psychology Geography & Routes into Psychology Geography & teaching Environmental Teaching Environmental Sciences Sciences

P0.33 Sports and Nursing & Foundation Sports and Nursing & Foundation related Midwifery Degrees & related Midwifery Degrees & courses HNCs courses HNCs

P1.01 Opportunities Oxbridge Medicine Opportunities Oxbridge Medicine with a Applications with a Applications Law Degree Law Degree

P2.04 Business, Studying in History Business, Studying in History Accounting, Scotland Accounting, Scotland Marketing Marketing and related and related courses courses

D1.01 Art & Design Drama and Film & Media Art & Design Drama and Film & Media Performance Performance Studies Studies

This schedule was correct at time of going to print – May 2014

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Sports Hall ExhibitorsExhibitor Stand No.University of Aberdeen 1Abertay University 2Aberystwyth University 3Amersham & Wycombe College 4Anglia Ruskin University 5Aston University, Birmingham 6Aylesbury College 7Bangor University 8University of Bath 9 Bath Spa University 10Bedford College 11University of Bedfordshire 12

Birmingham City University 13University of Birmingham 14University College Birmingham 15Bishop Grosseteste University 16BIMM Music Colleges 17University of Bolton 18Bournemouth University 19BPP University 20University of Bradford 21

University of Brighton 23University of Bristol 24

Brunel University 26

Buckinghamshire New University 28University of Cambridge 29Canterbury Christ Church University 30Cardiff University 31Cardiff Metropolitan University 32University of Central Lancashire 33University of Chester 34University of Chichester 35City University London 36Coventry University 37Coventry University College 38University for the Creative Arts 39University of Cumbria 40De Montfort University 41Derby University 42University of Dundee 43Durham University 44

Exhibitor Stand No.

Glasgow Caledonian University 53University of Gloucestershire 54Glyndwr University 55University of Greenwich 56Goldsmiths, University of London 57

Imperial College London 66

Keele University 69University of Kent 70King’s College London 71Lancaster University 72

University of Leeds 74

Leeds Metropolitan University 76University of Leicester 77University of Lincoln 78

Liverpool John Moores University 81

Queen Mary University of London 83

University of London 85

London Metropolitan University 87London South Bank University 88Loughborough University 89

Manchester Metropolitan University 91Milton Keynes College 92Moulton College 93Newcastle University 94Newman University, Birmingham 95University of Northampton 96Northumbria University 97

4See campus map on page 8 for location of Sports Hall

Marquee ExhibitorsExhibitor Stand No.Norwich University of the Arts 98

Pearson College 103University Centre Peterborough 104Plymouth University 105University of St Mark & St John 106University of Portsmouth 107Ravensbourne 108University of Reading 109

in London 110

Royal Agricultural University 112

University of Southampton 116Southampton Solent University 117

Exhibitor Stand No.Staffordshire University 119University of Stirling 120

University of Sunderland 122University of Surrey 123

Swansea University 125

University of South Wales 129University of West London 130University of Warwick 131Warwickshire College 132

University of Wolverhampton 134University of Winchester 135University of Worcester 136Writtle College 137University of York 138York St John University 139

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See campus map on page 8 for location of Marquee

Sports Hall Floor Plan

Marquee Floor Plan

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Bedford Campus Map

Coach pick-up

Coach drop-off

Exhibition marquee

Student accommodation tours

Teachers and exhibitors lounge

Campus Centre:Theatre and D1.01

Campus refectory and cash point

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Welcome marqueeand campus tours

Entertainment marqueeand food court

Exhibitor parking

Sports hall

Seminars (except Campus Centre Theatre and D1.01)

Costa Coffee

Campus shop

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Help & Advice

What Questions Should I Ask Universities and Colleges?Course

Location

Costs/Finance

Next Steps

What Should I Do with the Information I Collect on the Day?

institutions that you are interested in.

visit www.opendays.com to find out dates and times.

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Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes

UCAS Higher Education Convention23-24 June 2014 9:30am to 3pm

Top tips for the dayArrival

Subject talks

Food

Entertainment

Help

Coach pick-up

Have a great day!