MOULSECOOMB CAMPUS

PROGRAMME

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WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON OPEN DAY

Choosing the right university is probably one of the biggest decisions you will make. Our open days will help you with information to make that decision. Open days are your opportunity to find out more about your subject and the way it is taught here and also to get a feel for the student experience in Brighton.

At the University of Brighton, you’ll be part of an academic community of over 21,000 students set across five campuses in three coastal locations, each with their own distinct character.

At our open days you will be able to attend subject presentations, tour the facilities available for your course and speak to academic staff who will teach you. Students will also be available to give you a firsthand account of their experiences and the support provided by the university.

Staff will be on hand to answer your queries about housing, student funding, career progression, disability and health, whilst the Students’ Union will tell you all about entertainment, clubs, societies and other opportunities, such as volunteering, that are on offer to our students.

I hope that our open day provides you with the information you need, that you enjoy the day and decide to apply to Brighton. If so, we look forward to welcoming you into our community in 2016.

Professor Julian Crampton, Vice-Chancellor

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GETTING HERE

TRAVELLING BY CARParking on site is very limited for the open days, so we recommend taking public transport if feasible.

Car parks are divided between the campus at Mithras House (BN2 4AT), Cockcroft (BN2 4GJ) and The Bridge (BN1 9PW). Your covering letter and express registration ticket will explain where to park. If parking in The Bridge, a shuttle bus service will bring you to the campus. The journey will take around 20 minutes.

Please note that some satellite navigation systems take you through Brighton city centre.

TRAVELLING BY BUSIf you’re travelling to Brighton by bus, the coach station is on the seafront a short walk from the Royal Pavilion from where the local buses (routes 23, 24, 25, 48 and 49) will take you to Moulsecoomb.

For timetables and student fares, visit the Brighton and Hove Buses website. www.buses.co.uk

TRAVELLING BY TRAINThe closest station is Moulsecoomb, which is two stops from Brighton’s main station and situated immediately behind the Huxley Building. There are up to four trains an hour from Brighton to Moulsecoomb (4 minutes), two an hour direct to Eastbourne (40 minutes) and regular services to Hastings (75 minutes).

For timetables, visit the National Rail Enquiries website.www.nationalrail.co.uk

Getting to Brighton is easy. It’s just under an hour by rail from London and only half an hour by road and rail from London Gatwick Airport. The city is also served by a direct rail link from the Eurostar Service at St Pancras, as well as being easily accessible from the major ports of Dover, Portsmouth, Southampton and the local port of Newhaven. National Express coaches also regularly service the city.

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PLANNING YOUR DAY

The pull-out timetable included in this programme will help you to organise your time at the event.

On the day itself, look out for our student ambassadors wearing blue University of Brighton T-shirts – they will be available to point you in the right direction and answer any questions you might have.

REGISTERING Please register when you arrive and make sure you collect your welcome bag. Beat the queues and use our express registration ticket – you will find this on the covering letter that accompanies this programme.

WHERE TO REGISTER Business and architecture courses will register in Mithras House. All other courses will be registered in Cockcroft Gym. These buildings are labelled on the map included.

SUBJECT TALKS AND TASTER LECTURESSubject talks provide information about your preferred course(s). They cover: entry requirements and selection criteria; structure and content of the course(s); delivery and assessment; work-related experience and placements; and destinations of graduates. Taster lectures give you an insight into how you will be taught.

GENERAL TALKSAccommodation talks provide an overview of the range of student accommodation available and the university’s allocation policy for halls of residence.

Student experience talks feature our students talking about their own experiences as they give you valuable tips on managing student life.Student finance talks cover the student funding package, which includes tuition fees, student loans, maintenance grants, scholarships and bursaries.

ADVICE DESKSStaff and current students will be available throughout the day to talk about:• accommodation• admissions• careers• student services (disability, health, money).

TOURSYou’ll be able to see course facilities at Moulsecoomb, and our halls of residence.

HELP AND INFORMATION Staff and students will be on hand throughout the day to offer any additional resources you may need as well as providing advice about living and studying at the university.

Planning your day before you arrive is a great idea. We recommend prioritising your subject talk, which you will reserve when you book your place at the open day.

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CAMPUS FACILITIESSituated to the north of Brighton city centre, our Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities.

WHERE TO EAT There are five catering outlets on the Moulsecoomb campus. Three of these (including the SU cafe) are in the Cockcroft building. The other two are in the Watts building and Mithras House. They all serve a variety of hot and cold snacks and beverages.

SPORTS Cockcroft Sports Centre houses a wooden sprung-floored sports hall, 35 station fitness suite, dedicated cardiovascular area, resistance machines, free-weights zone and a 15m x 6m climbing wall.

LIBRARY Aldrich Library is open between 8.30am and 2am weekdays during term time and holds collections on pharmacy and biomolecular sciences, environment and technology, computing, engineering, mathematics, business studies, architecture, media and product design. There are silent and group study areas, printing and copying services as well as a free-to-use computing suite. Pooled group areas for up to six people can be booked through central library services.

ACCOMMODATION Moulsecoomb Place is the most central, catered halls of residence with 163 bed spaces in total. The halls of residence are just two miles from the city centre and located immediately next to Moulsecoomb station and all main bus routes. All tenancies are for 39 weeks.

STUDENTS’ UNION The SU shop and Basement Central cafe bar are located on the ground floor of the Cockcroft building. There is also an SU shop on the ground floor of Mithras House. Find out more about the Brighton Students’ Union.www.brightonsu.com

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Student Services office is located in the Manor House, Moulsecoomb Place and is able to provide advice and guidance on a range of sensitive student issues.

CASH MACHINES There are two cash machines located in the Cockcroft Building. One is on the ground floor next to the SU shop and the other is on the mezzanine level in Santander. There is also a cash machine on the ground floor of Mithras House in the restaurant.

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VISIT BRIGHTON

ABOUT THE CITY Sandwiched between the sea and the beautiful South Downs, colourful and creative Brighton is a great place to be a student.

Dubbed an emerging super-city, Brighton is home to a fast-growing creative digital and IT industry and elected the UK’s first Green MP.

There is a diverse range of events throughout the year, reflecting the huge amount of character that makes Brighton so attractive. Events include one of the largest arts and culture festivals in England, the Brighton Festival; Brighton Science Festival; Pride; Brighton Food Festival and The Great Escape Festival – Europe’s leading festival for new music.

ABOUT THE MOULSECOOMB CAMPUSTwo miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our five campuses with more than 8,000 students.

Most students head into the lively centre of Brighton to socialise – with its mix of bars, pubs, clubs, theatres, comedy and live music venues. In the summer the seafront buzzes with activities and impromptu BBQs and picnics on the beach.

Brighton is a cosmopolitan city with a friendly vibe, bohemian atmosphere and is home to three of our campuses.

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WHERE TO EAT Brighton is packed with award-winning bars, restaurants, eateries and pubs offering a variety cuisines from around the world. You’ll also find fabulous cafes too. From afternoon tea or home ground coffee to beachside drinks with friends, Brighton has the best variety.

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FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY Students will be filming on site during the open day, creating campus films for people that can’t make it to the event. If you don’t want to be in the film, just let them know.

STUDENT HELPERSOur friendly student helpers will be on hand throughout the day to offer advice and guidance about studying here and living in the city. They can also help you plan your day and can be identified by their blue t-shirts.

Email enquiries@brighton.ac.ukTelephone 01273 644644Fax 01273 642607International code +441273

For any enquiries contact

Enquiries 211 Mithras House,Lewes Road,Brighton BN2 4AT