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Open DayProgramme 2016

bcu.ac.uk/opendays

School of Jewellery Vittoria StreetSunday 4 December11am – 3pm

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Welcometo the School of Jewellery, Vittoria StreetLocated in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, our internationally renowned School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe, with unrivalled facilities and expertise to develop your career in this exciting specialist sector. Our graduates work for prestigious names such as Tiffany’s and TAG Heuer, with jewellery designs used in collections for companies such as Argos and Harrods.

We understand that choosing the course and university that’s right for you is a huge and often difficult decision, with lots to consider. Our Open Days are designed to give you all the information you need, with a non-stop programme of events and activities running throughout the day. You, your friends and family will be the centre of our attention, as you meet and talk to our friendly staff and students about courses, careers and all aspects of study.

There’s a packed programme, so we recommend that you arrive for the start to ensure you get the most out of the day. We’re sure you’ll leave with a real feel for what it’s like to be a Birmingham City University student. We hope you have an enjoyable day.

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Open Day highlights at the School of Jewellery, Vittoria StreetGet valuable course information Find out about your subject with our range of talks, presentations, tours and activities and learn about our ground-breaking research, and how it impacts our pioneering teaching and advanced facilities.

Talk to the tutors Talk to our academics and admissions tutors about course content, entry requirements or anything else you want to know more about. This is a great opportunity to get valuable in-depth course information from the experts themselves – the people who teach you.

Meet our students Our Student Ambassadors are on hand all day. No one’s better placed to tell you about university life, so feel free to chat to them about whatever you want to know!

Talk and tour Time Duration Meeting point

BSc (Hons) Gemmology and Jewellery Studies* Gemmological Association- Foundation Certificate- Gemmology Diploma- Gemmology Diamond Diploma BA (Hons) Horology BA (Hons) International Jewellery Business BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design for Industry (Top-Up) BTEC HND Jewellery and Silversmithing

12noon 1 hour and 30 minutes

Atrium, Level 0

*Visitors interested in our Gemmology courses can join a walking tour of our facilities at Birmingham’s new Assay Office. Tours depart our Vittoria Street building at 11.30am and 12.30pm and last approximately 30 minutes. If you have mobility issues please contact the School in advance on 0121 331 5940.

On-the-day essentialsWhen you arrive All School of Jewellery visitors must register at our Vittoria Street building. Directions to the School can be found on page 10 of this programme. Upon arrival please report to the Open Day registration desk, hand in your registration document or text message ID, and collect your welcome pack and programme for the day.

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Our flagship City Centre Campus is just a short coach ride away (transport provided). If you’d like to visit, a coach will leave the School of Jewellery on Vittoria Street, taking in our student accommodation en-route at the following times:

A coach service is also provided to take you back to the School of Jewellery on Vittoria Street at the following times: 12.05am and 2.30pm.

Open Day highlights at our flagship City Centre Campus

At our City Centre Campus you can:

Get financial advice: University is a big investment in your future. Our detailed and informative finance talks will help you understand fees and funding.

View our student accommodation: See where you could be living next year. Coaches to our flagship City Centre Campus will visit the welcoming en-suite student bedrooms at ‘The Heights’ en-route. You can also visit the accommodation information desk on Level 0, Millennium Point to speak to a member of staff.

Learn about support services: Our award-winning student support ensures that you are given the help you need to succeed every step of the way. We provide high quality services that support you, enhance your learning experience and are responsive to your changing needs before, during and after university. There will be knowledgeable representatives from our different services here on the day to answer any questions you may have about university life.

Depart School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street

Arrive ‘The Heights’ Accommodation

Depart ‘The Heights’ Accommodation

Arrive City Centre Campus, Cardigan Street

11.15am 11.25am 11.45am 11.55am

1.40pm 1.50pm 2.10pm 2.20pm

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Hear about student life, get to grips with finance, learn some key tips on what to include in your personal statement and much more.

Support service stands Location

Accommodation Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Admissions Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Centre for Academic Success Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

International Office Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Students’ Union Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Student Services (offering advice on student finance, health and wellbeing, job prospects and visas and immigration).

Atrium, Level 0, Millennium Point

Library and Learning Resources Atrium, Level 0, The Curzon Building

General talks Start time Duration Meeting point

Advice on writing your Personal Statement

1.15pm 45 minutes The Giant ScreenAuditorium, Level 1,Millennium Point

Talk for International Students 11.30am 30 minutes MP380, Level 3, Millennium Point

Student Finance Talk 11.50am and 2pm

30 minutes MP388, Level 3,Millennium Point

Student Life Talk 11.15am, 1.15pm and 2.15pm

30 minutes Room C001, Level 0, The Curzon Building

Just look out for our support service stands and come and talk to us for helpful, individual advice. Disabled visitors are encouraged to visit the University for an opportunity to find out what we have to offer. Information relating to disability support can be found at the Student Services stand.

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Tell us what you think and you could win £50 in High Street shopping vouchers!We aim to ensure our Open Days are informative and enjoyable for everyone attending.

We welcome feedback and would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to let us know about your Open Day experience. Complete the survey online at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendayfeedback and we’ll enter you into a prize draw.

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Road From M6 South or North West Leave the M6 at Junction 6 and follow the A38(M). Follow signs to ‘City Centre, Bromsgrove A38’. As you come off the flyover keep left on St Chads Queensway/A4400. St Chads Queensway turns slightly to the right and becomes Old Snowhill/B4100, continue to follow B4100. After approx 500m turn left into Northwood Street, then second right into Caroline Street, then first left into Regent Place. When you reach the T Junction at the end of Regent place, this is Vittoria Street. The School of Jewellery is situated here. There is metered parking around the School (maximum waiting times apply).

The closest multi-storey car park is on Newhall Street. From there, turn right and follow Graham Street until you reach Vittoria Street.

From M5 South West Leave the M5 at Junction 3 and travel towards Birmingham City Centre along the A456 (Hagley Road) for five miles to the Five Ways roundabout. At the roundabout take first left onto Ladywood Middleway/A4540. At the next roundabout, take first exit onto Icknield Street/A4540. After approx 300m turn right into Carver Street, then first left into Warstone Lane, Vittoria Street is the first right after the clock tower. Turn right and the School of Jewellery is situated on the left.

From M40 Oxford and South Turn off on the M42 and travel north towards the M6. Travel north on the M6 leaving at Junction 6. (Read directions ‘From M6 South or North West’).

From M42 East Midlands Join the M6 heading towards Birmingham

Central and leave the M6 at Junction 6. (Read directions ‘From M6 South or North West’).

Rail The School of Jewellery is situated about 10 minutes’ walk from both New Street Station and Snow Hill Station, where there are regular train services to and from all parts of the country. Trains run every half hour from London Euston to New Street Station - the journey time is approximately 100 minutes.

Walking route from New Street station Exit the station onto Hill Street. Turn right and continue walking up Hill Street until you get to Victoria Square. Keep going alongside the Town Hall through Victoria Square until you see the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery on your right. Walk past the main entrance and turn right onto Edmund Street. Walk along until you see Newhall Street (second left). Turn left into Newhall Street and follow it to the end (it veers left and becomes Graham Street). Follow Graham Street and Vittoria Street is the first right. The School of Jewellery is situated approx 200m ahead on the left.

Walking route from Snow Hill station Exit the station onto Colmore Row. Turn left and follow Colmore Row towards the Council House. Turn left into Newhall Street and follow it to the end, approx 600m (it veers left and becomes Graham Street). Follow Graham Street and Vittoria Street is the first right. The School of Jewellery is situated approx 200m ahead on the left.

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There are multiple road improvements taking place in Birmingham city centre. These directions may be subject to change at short notice.

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Important informationEmergencies and first aid Our security team can be contacted on +44 (0)121 331 6325.If you require first aid, please ask for assistance from a member of staff who will be wearing a blue Birmingham City University shirt.

Fire alarm If you hear a fire alarm, please leave by the nearest fire exit as quickly as possible. Follow any instructions given by our staff.

Equal opportunities Birmingham City University promotes equality of opportunity in respect of every aspect of its provision. For full details of our Equal Opportunities Policy, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/equalopps.

This programme is subject to change - please check www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays before you come for the most up-to-date information.

At Birmingham City University, we’re dedicated to ensuring you develop the skills employers need, so it’s essential that we keep our range of courses at the cutting edge of your discipline in an ever-changing job market.

In line with this, please note that we are bringing in a number of new courses for 2017/18, and updating the modules of others. Some courses in this programme remain subject to approval, so please continue to check our website for the latest changes: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses