Your Applicant Visiting Day Programme - 05 April 2025
Please note that any adjustments to the schedule will be updated on this webpage. Please check here for the most up to date information.
Your Applicant Visiting Day Guide
Our Frequently Asked Questions webpage also has useful information to assist in planning your visit.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus. If you have any queries regarding your Applicant Visiting Day, please get in touch and our team will be happy to help (applicant@aber.ac.uk / 01970 622065).
Updated 02/04/2025
Central Registration Point
Central Registration Point
Great Hall Foyer, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais Campus, SY23 3DE
On arrival, please make your way to the Arts Centre where our welcome team will register you and offer advice on how to make the most out of your visit.
Our registration desks will be open from 9.00am.
Information Fair
Information Fair (09:00-16:00)
Level D, Hugh Owen Library
Should you have any queries relating to studying at Aberystwyth, staff will be available throughout the day to answer queries on themes including:
- Accommodation
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Careers Service Support
- Fees & Finance
- Lifelong Learning
- Living and Studying through the Medium of Welsh - Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
- Studying Abroad - Global Opportunities
- Students’ Union – including Clubs, Societies, and Volunteering
- Scholarships & Financial Awards
- Student Support - Accessibility
- Student Support - Money and Advice
- Support for International Students
Central Talks
Central Talks
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:10-09:30 | Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome | A12, Hugh Owen Building |
| 09:20-09:40 | Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. (This session will be delivered in Welsh). |
Cinema, Arts Centre |
| 09:40-10:00 | Disability Support and Wellbeing Find out how to access disability support (including for specific learning difficulties, medical conditions, mental health, mobility or neurodiversity) and learn about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) |
A14, Hugh Owen Building |
| 09:45-10:05 | Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome | A12, Hugh Owen Building |
| 09:45-10:10 | Accommodation at Aberystwyth | C22, Hugh Owen Building |
| 10:15-10:45 | Global Opportunities Find out how you can be supported to study, work or volunteer abroad |
A14, Hugh Owen Building |
| 10:20-10:40 | Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome | A12, Hugh Owen Building |
| 10:20-10:45 | Accommodation at Aberystwyth | C22, Hugh Owen Building |
| 14:45-15:05 | Disability Support at Aberystwyth Find out how to access disability support (including for specific learning difficulty, medical condition, mental health, mobility or neurodiversity) and learn about the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) |
A14, Hugh Owen Building |
| 14:45-15:05 | Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. (This session will be delivered in Welsh). |
Pantycelyn |
| 14:45-15:10 | Accommodation at Aberystwyth | C22, Hugh Owen Building |
In addition to the above talks, please note that queries can be discussed on an individual basis with representatives in the Information Fair (Level D, Hugh Owen Library) between 9:00-16:00. This includes questions relating to:
- Accommodation
- Global Opportunities
- Student Support Services
- Living and Studying through the Medium of Welsh
Further information on Accommodation Talks and Viewings can be found in the programme listings below.
Accommodation Talks and Viewings
Accommodation Talks and Viewings
Please note accommodation viewings work on an ‘Open House’ basis, and visitors are welcome to go directly to the block to view (no need to pre-book). Opening times can be seen below:
Accommodation Viewings
| When? | Accommodation Viewing | Where? |
|---|---|---|
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09:30-16:00 |
Fferm Penglais |
Y Sgubor, Fferm Penglais |
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09:30-16:00 |
Pentre Jane Morgan |
House 24, Pentre Jane Morgan |
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09:30-16:00 |
Rosser |
The Lounge @ Rosser which is located near to the Parry-Williams Building |
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09:30-16:00 |
Pantycelyn (Welsh Medium) |
Accommodation Talks
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:45-10:10 |
Accommodation Talk A presentation on accommodation provision at Aberystwyth University. This will include information about the residence options available to you, the cost and how to apply for your accommodation choices. |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
| 10:20-10:45 |
Accommodation Talk A presentation on accommodation provision at Aberystwyth University. This will include information about the residence options available to you, the cost and how to apply for your accommodation choices. |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
| 14:45-15:10 |
Accommodation Talk A presentation on accommodation provision at Aberystwyth University. This will include information about the residence options available to you, the cost and how to apply for your accommodation choices. |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
In addition to the above talks, please note that queries can be discussed on an individual basis with representatives from the Accommodation Team who will be based in the Information Fair (Level D, Hugh Owen Library) between 9:00-16:00.
Welsh Medium Talks
In addition to Welsh Medium talks noted in departmental programmes, please find below details of a session open to all Welsh speakers and learners.
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 09:20-09:40 | Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. (This session will be delivered in Welsh). |
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| 14:45-15:05 | Aber, Y Gymraeg a ti! For Welsh speakers and learners who wish to live and study through the medium of Welsh. (This session will be delivered in Welsh). |
Pantycelyn, Penglais Campus |
Please note that queries regarding living and studying through the medium of Welsh can also be discussed with representatives in the Information Fair in Level D, Hugh Owen Library (9:00-16:00).
Details of accommodation viewings can be found in the Accommodation Talks and Viewings section of the programme.
Library Tours
Join a guided tour of the Hugh Owen Library.
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30-12:00 | Library Tour Meet at the entrance Level D Hugh Owen Building. |
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| 14:15-14:45 | Library Tour Meet at the entrance Level D Hugh Owen Building,. |
Sports Centre Tour
Join a guided tour of the Sports Centre.
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 14:45-15:15 | Sports Centre Tour Meet at the entrance of the Sports Centre. |
Town Tours
| When? | Talk / Activity | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30-15:00 | Town Tour A coach tour of the town departs from Penglais Campus bus stop at 14:30 and lasts for approximately 30 minutes |
Departs from the main bus stop at the entrance to Penglais Campus. |
| 15:30-16:00 | Town Tour (repeat) A coach tour of the town departs from Penglais Campus bus stop at 15:30 and lasts for approximately 30 minutes |
Departs from the main bus stop at the entrance to Penglais Campus. |
Shuttle Bus Service
Aberystwyth Railway Station
During the Applicant Visiting Day, a free shuttle service runs between the town and Penglais campus (9.00 - 16.30). Please call into the welcome desk at the University’s Workstation (next to Aberystwyth train station) to request a bus.
The service will set down and pick up from the main Penglais Campus bus stop, where staff members will be based to assist with queries.
Please note that the last bus to the railway station will leave Penglais Campus at 16.30 although the next train departure is 17:30.
School of Art
A free bus service also operates from Penglais Campus Bus Stop (in the layby just below the University Reception near Penglais Campus entrance) to the School of Art, which is located in the town. Details of this service will be provided on the day to applicants registering with the School of Art and will also be available at the bus stop on Penglais Campus. Please refer to the School of Art programme for building opening times and activities. Parking is also available on site.
Accommodation
A shuttle bus service runs frequently to Pentre Jane Morgan and Fferm Penglais throughout the day from Penglais Campus bus stop.
School of Art
Art History and Fine Art
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location: Reception, School of Art, Edward Davies Building, Buarth
Please note that the School of Art will be open between 09.00 - 16.00
Please note that during the Visiting Day a shuttle bus runs from the Penglais campus bus stop to the School of Art. Parking is also available on site. |
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09.00 - 16.00 |
Academic staff members and Student Ambassadors will be available to discuss queries
Tours of the School of Art available with our Student Ambassadors Current work from students on display throughout the school
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Foyer, Edward Davies Building |
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10:00 - 11.00 |
Taster sessions Come and see Photography, Print and Painting demonstrations |
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From 10.50 |
Departmental Registration in the School of Art |
Foyer, Edward Davies Building |
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11.00 - 15.30 |
Optional in-person portfolio reviews for applicants if not already submitted a digital portfolio Please email artschool@aber.ac.uk to pre-book a time
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11.10 |
Introduction to Art History For Art History and W100 Fine Art applicants |
Seminar Room 206 Edward Davies Building |
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11.50 |
Introduction to Fine Art Study Schemes |
Lecture Theatre 312, Edward Davies Building |
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11.50 : 13.30 |
‘Ask an Art Historian’ talk with a member of our teaching team Book at reception |
Seminar Room 206 Edward Davies Building |
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13.30 : 14.30 |
Art History Taster Session Join an art historian and museum curator from the School of Art for a taster session from our module “Curating an Exhibition”. You’ll choose art works form the School of Art collection to create a story for an exhibition |
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13.30-14.30 |
Taster sessions Photography, Print and Painting |
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Aberystwyth Business School
Aberystwyth Business School
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09.00 - 16.00): C22 Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:00-11:30 |
Meet and Greet |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:30-11:50 |
Head of Department Talk |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:50-12:15 |
Student Ambassador Talk |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:15-12:45 |
Subject Session: Accounting & Finance |
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12:15-12:45 |
Subject Session: Economics |
C48, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:15-12:45 |
Subject Session: Business and Management |
C22, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:15 - 12:45 |
Subject Session: Marketing |
C64, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:15-12:45 |
Postgraduate Studies |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:15-12:45 |
Studying through the medium of Welsh |
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12:45-13:15 |
Applicant Activity |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:45-13:15 |
Parents and Supporters session Q&A |
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13:20 - 13:50 |
Guided Campus Tour Led by Departmental staff and student Ambassadors |
C22 Foyer, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:15-14:45 |
Subject Session: Accounting & Finance (Repeat session) |
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14:15-14:45 |
Subject Session: Economics (Repeat Session) |
C65, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:15-14:45 |
Subject Session: Business and Management (Repeat Session) |
D54, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:15-14:45 |
Subject Session: Marketing (Repeat Session) |
C64, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:15-14:45 |
Postgraduate Studies (Repeat Session) |
C43, Hugh Owen Building |
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science
| When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Computer Science Reception, Llandinam Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Show & Tell (Drop in) Meet staff, and current students, see some examples and demonstrations of our teaching, research and student clubs and societies. |
LL-B23, Llandinam Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Department Tours (Drop in) Ambassador tours around the department, showing some of our teaching rooms and student spaces.
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Reception, Llandinam Building |
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11:00-11:30 |
Welcome Talk An introduction to the department.
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MP-0.15 Physical Sciences Building
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11:30-12:15 |
Sample Lecture A taster lecture, giving you an overview of how we teach. |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
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13:00-14:00 |
Sample Workshop |
LL-B23, Llandinam Building |
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13:00-14:00 |
Family and Supporters Session Talk and Q&A session for accompanying visitors. An opportunity to chat with us about the next steps to university: applying for accommodation, student loans, what to expect on Results Day, and Clearing. |
MP-0.15, Physical Sciences Building |
School of Education
Education and Childhood Studies
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Ground floor Foyer, P5 |
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09:00-16:00 |
Campus Tours with Student Ambassadors Campus Tours will be available on an ad-hoc basis.
Display of research and assessments in the School of Education A display of research being undertaken by our staff and PhD students, together with a variety of sample assessments from our students, including: essays, dissertations, posters, board games and portfolios.
Informal chat with our staff and student ambassadors An opportunity to get to know the Departmental staff and Student Ambassadors
One-to-one discussions with academic members of staff To book a one-to-one discussion, please email add-ed@aber.ac.uk in advance of your visit
Collect your ConnectED Pathway Certificate |
Starting from the Foyer, P5
1.62, P5
Foyer, P5 |
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11:00-11:45 |
Departmental Welcome Talk (English Medium) An introduction to our Department, programmes of study, research, student life and much more |
1.64, P5 |
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11:00-11:45 |
Departmental Welcome Talk (Welsh Medium) An introduction to our Department, programmes of study, research, student life and much more |
1.62, P5 |
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11:50-12:20 |
Student Ambassador Discussion Panel for Applicants Panel discussion, including the opportunity for applicants to ask questions to our current student ambassadors |
1.62, P5 |
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11:50-12:20 |
Q&A with academic members of staff for parents & supporters An opportunity for parents and supporters to discuss queries with our teaching staff |
1.64, P5 |
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12:25-12:55 |
Taster Lecture (Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Education) A workshop type taster lecture, introducing some uses of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence in education and their uses in the classroom |
1.64, P5 |
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13:00-13:45 |
Departmental Welcome Talk (English Medium) - Repeat An introduction to our Department, programmes of study, research, student life and more |
1.64, P5 |
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13:00-13:45 |
Departmental Welcome Talk (Welsh Medium) - Repeat An introduction to our Department, programmes of study, research, student life and more |
1.62, P5 |
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13:55-14:25 |
Student Ambassador Discussion Panel Q&A A panel discussion and Q&A for applicants and their parents & supporters |
1.64, P5 |
Department of English & Creative Writing
English & Creative Writing
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00) Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Student Ambassadors will be available to accompany visitors on campus tours |
Meeting point - Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Academic staff and Student Ambassadors will be available in the foyer for one-to-one chats |
Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:30-12:45 |
Welcome to the Department Talk by Professor Louise Marshall, Head of Department. With Taster Lectures from English & Creative Writing lecturers |
A14, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:00-14:30 |
Taster Creative Writing Seminar |
D59, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:00-14:30 |
Taster English Literature Workshop |
C48, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:30-14:30 |
Parents and Supporters Forum A chance for parents and supporters to chat to the Head of Department, Admissions Tutor and student ambassadors |
Department Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
Department of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Degree scheme displays and an opportunity to meet lecturers and Student Ambassadors |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
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11:00-12:00 |
Sample Lecture - Physical Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Earth Science |
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| 11.00-12.00 |
Sample Lecture – Sociology |
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11:00-12:00 |
Sample Lecture - Human Geography |
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11:00-12:00 |
An opportunity for parents and supporters to ask questions to members of staff |
B20, Llandinam Building |
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12:00-12:30 |
Opportunity to meet lecturers and Student Ambassadors |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
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12:30-13:00 |
Question and answer session with student ambassadors |
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13:15-14:00 |
Degree Scheme Talk - Geography (F800) |
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13:15-14.00 |
Degree Scheme Talk – Physical Geography |
B20, Llandinam Building |
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13:15-14.00 |
Degree Scheme Talk – Human Geography |
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13:15-14:00 |
Degree Scheme Talk - Daearyddiaeth (Welsh medium) |
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13:15-14.00 |
Degree Scheme Talk – Environmental Earth Science |
G3A, Llandinam Building |
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13:15-14.00 |
Degree Scheme Talk – Environmental Science |
Centenary Laboratory, Llandinam Building |
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13:15-14:00 |
Degree Scheme Talk - Sociology |
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14:00-14.45 |
Department and Campus Tours |
Advised on the day |
Sociology
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Degree scheme displays and an opportunity to meet lecturers and Student Ambassadors |
Think Tank, Llandinam Building |
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11:00-12:00 |
Sample Lecture – Sociology |
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13:15-14:00 |
Degree Scheme Talk - Sociology |
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14:00-14.45 |
Department and Campus Tours |
Advised on the day |
Department of History & Welsh History
History
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09.00 - 16.00): Foyer, International Politics and History and Welsh History Building |
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10:00-16:00
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Departmental Registration and Drop In: Academic Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available to answer queries and further information about our courses will be available |
Foyer, International Politics Building
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10:15-11:00 |
Introduction to Studying History at Aberystwyth |
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11:00-11:45 |
Module Showcase: A chance to meet your potential module tutors and hear more about their teaching and your options for study |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
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12:00-13:00 |
Campus Tours and 1:1 Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Departing from the Foyer at 12:45, International Politics Building |
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13:15-13.45 |
Studying History through the Medium of Welsh |
North Room, International Politics Building |
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13:45-14:30 |
History Roundtable: ‘Prisoners of War’ Medieval and Modern Comparisons |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
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14:30-15:30 |
Campus Tours and 1:1 Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Departing from the Foyer at 14:45, International Politics Building |
Department of Information Studies
Information Studies
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00) Department of Information Studies Reception -3rd Floor, P5 Building |
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11:00-14:30 |
One-to-one meetings with staff |
Department of Information Studies Reception, 3rd Floor, P5 |
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11:00-12:00 |
First Career Steps in Cultural Heritage - Libraries, Archives, Museums and Information Management |
1.61, P5 |
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12:30-13:30 |
Qualifying for a Career - Postgraduate Opportunities in Information Management, Libraries and Archives |
1.61, P5 |
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13:30-14:30 |
Department and Campus Tours |
Department of Information Studies Reception, 3rd Floor, P5 |
Department of International Politics
International Politics
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Foyer, International Politics Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Registration, Exhibition and Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Campus Tours and 1:1 Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Meeting point - Foyer at 14:30, International Politics Building |
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11:00-11:40 |
Roundtable: Exploring Core Problems of Global Politics Today with Dr Kamila Stullerova, Dr Gillian McFadyen and Dr Huw Lewis |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
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11:45-12:30 |
Studying Politics & International Relations at Aberystwyth |
Main Hall, International Politics Building |
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12:30-13:10 |
Studying International Politics through the Medium of Welsh |
North Room, International Politics Building |
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12:30-13:10 |
Exhibition and Conversations with Staff and Student Ambassadors |
Foyer and Main Hall, International Politics Building |
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13:10-13:50
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For Applicants: Workshop Taster: Post-conflict Scenarios |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
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13:10-13:50 |
For Parents and Supporters: A chance to ask our staff questions |
West Room, International Politics Building |
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14:00-14:30 |
The Student Ambassador Perspective on Interpol at Aberystwyth |
Steve Crichter Room, International Politics Building |
Department of Law & Criminology
Law & Criminology
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Departmental Reception Area, A Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Staff and Student Ambassadors from the Department will be available to answer queries Refreshments available |
Departmental Reception Area, A Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Assessments in Law & Criminology Student assessments available for review throughout the day |
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11:00-11:25 |
Studying Law in the Department of Law & Criminology |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:00-11:25 |
Studying Criminology in the Department of Law and Criminology |
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11:30-11:50 |
'Your Future' - Careers in Law |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:30-11:50 |
'Your Future' - Careers in Criminology |
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12:00-12:40 |
Staff Research Presentations Law |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:10-12:40 |
Staff Research Presentations Criminology |
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12:50-13:10 |
'Assessment and Feedback' in Law & Criminology |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:10-13:30 |
Student Life: Supporting You within the Department of Law & Criminology |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:35-14:00 |
Welsh Medium Provision in Law & Criminology |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:00-14:25 |
Studying Law in the Department of Law & Criminology (Repeat) |
A12, Hugh Owen Building |
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14:00-14:25 |
Studying Criminology in the Department of Law & Criminology (Repeat) |
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Department of Life Sciences
Life Sciences includes the following subjects:
Agriculture; Animal Behaviour; Marine & Freshwater Biology; Zoology;
Animal Science; Veterinary Biosciences; Equine Studies; Equine Science;
Biochemistry; Genetics; Biology; Microbiology; Ecology; Plant Science;
Nursing; Sports Science; Biomedical Science; Human Biology & Health;
Sport & Exercise Science; Veterinary Nursing.
If you have any specific queries about visiting the Department, please contact events@aber.ac.uk
Life Sciences
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point /helpdesk location (09.00 - 16.00): Foyer, Gwendolen Rees Building
Please note that Applicants will be given a more detailed schedule, including room numbers and meeting points for activities, when registering in the Gwendolen Rees Building |
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11:00-11:40 |
Degree Scheme Talks |
Edward Llwyd Building / Gwendolen Rees Building - locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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11:40-12:10 |
Student Experience Talks |
Edward Llwyd Building / Gwendolen Rees Building - locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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12:10-13:00 |
Lunch & Admissions Q & A
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Foyer / CAFFIBach, Gwendolen Rees Building |
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13:00-14:30 |
Scheme Tours & Activities for Applicants |
Locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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13:00-14:30 |
Tours of Town and Campus for Parents and Supporters |
Locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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14:30-16:00 |
Staff from the Department will be available to discuss any queries you may have |
Foyer, Gwendolen Rees Building |
Life Sciences - Nursing
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point /helpdesk location: 09.00 - 13.00 Foyer, Gwendolen Rees Building / 13.00 - 16.00 Reception, Healthcare Education Centre |
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11:00-11:30 |
BSc Nursing Scheme Talk |
Gwendolen Rees Building - locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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11:30-12:00 |
Practice Education Facilitators / Education Liaison Nurses |
Gwendolen Rees Building - locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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12:00-13:00 |
Scheme Q&A / informal networking |
Gwendolen Rees Building - locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
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13:00 |
Applicants escorted to the Healthcare Education Centre |
Gwendolen Rees Building - meet at reception |
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13:10 - 13:30 |
Student Experience |
CS4, Healthcare Education Centre |
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13:30 - 14:30 |
Scheme Activities for Offer holders only |
Healthcare Education Centre |
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13:00-14:30 |
Tours of Town and Campus for Parents and Supporters |
Locations advised when registering with the Department on the day |
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics
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When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Foyer, Physical Sciences Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Staff and students available to answer any of your questions |
Foyer, Physical Sciences Building |
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11:00-12:15 |
Presentations introducing you to the mathematics we teach, our teaching methods, the structure of our courses, and university-life from the perspective of an Aber Maths student Mathematics course structure; Mathematics Taster Talk; Life as an Aber Maths Student |
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12:15-13:15 |
Applicants Meet with current students and have a brief informal discussion with a lecturer Guests Meet with current students and have a group Q&A session with a lecturer |
Library, 4th Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
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14:00-14:30 |
Guided Tour of the Campus |
Starting from Library, 4th Floor, Physical Sciences Building |
Department of Modern Languages
Modern Languages
| When? |
Talk / Activity |
Where? |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Modern Languages Foyer, D Floor (in front of room D7) Hugh Owen Building |
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09:00-16:00 |
Modern Languages Hub Meet academic staff and current students. An opportunity to chat about our study schemes, about the Year Abroad, and any other questions related to our offer. |
Modern Languages Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
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11:30-12:00 |
Welcome Talk: What makes Modern Languages in Aberystwyth different? |
D54, Hugh Owen Building |
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12:00-13:00 |
Learn a language, discover a culture Series of workshop activities showcasing our teaching of the cultures behind the languages you will study. |
D54 & D59, Hugh Owen Building |
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13:30-14:30 |
One-on-one discussions with staff members in the languages you will study. |
Modern Languages Foyer, D Floor, Hugh Owen Building |
Department of Physics
Physics and Engineering
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Foyer, Physical Sciences Building |
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9:00-16:00 |
Departmental drop in |
Foyer, Physical Sciences Building |
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10:30 |
Welcome to the Department of Physics Find out about our Physics degree schemes and research Life as a Physics Student at Aberystwyth Insights from current students on studying and living in Aberystwyth |
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10:30 |
Welcome to the Department of Engineering Find out about our Engineering degree schemes and research Life as an Engineering Student at Aberystwyth Insights from current students on studying and living in Aberystwyth
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11:30 |
Guided Campus Tours / Informal Discussions between Applicants and Lecturers / Parent and Supporters Q&A Session A group of applicants and their supporters will go on a tour of campus and our department with a student ambassador. This is an opportunity to explore campus as well as visit our teaching rooms, laboratories, computer suites, and research facilities. It will give you an overview of your learning environment and an opportunity to chat with current students. The other group will split so that applicants can have informal one-to-one discussions with lecturers and the supporters can attend a Q&A session. |
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12:30 |
Guided Campus Tours / Informal Discussions between Applicants and Lecturers / Parent and Supporters Q&A Session A group of applicants and their supporters will go on a tour of campus and our department with a student ambassador. This is an opportunity to explore campus as well as visit our teaching rooms, laboratories, computer suites, and research facilities. It will give you an overview of your learning environment and an opportunity to chat with current students. The other group will split so that applicants can have informal one-to-one discussions with lecturers and the supporters can attend a Q&A session. |
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13:30 |
Taster talk This session provides a taste of the material that you will encounter in our courses and provides insight into some of the research conducted in our department. |
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Department of Psychology
Psychology
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Medrus, Penbryn & P5 Foyer |
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10:00-16:00 |
Campus Tours |
Meeting point at Foyer, P5 |
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10:00-16:00 |
Psychology Teaching & Research Facilities Tours |
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10:00-16:00 |
1:1 Closed Discussion Sessions with Staff |
Staff offices and breakout room, P5 |
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11:00-13:00 |
Welsh Medium Drop In Sessions |
Medrus 3, Penbryn |
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11:00-12:00 |
Welcome Talk by the Head of Department Prof. Charles Musselwhite Followed by Q&A |
Medrus, Penbryn |
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11:00-12:00 |
Welsh Medium Psychology Scheme Overview (all schemes) & Sample Workshop/Seminar/Lecture Followed by Q&A |
Medrus 3, Penbryn |
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12:00-13:00 |
Scheme Overview with a Focus on Single Honours & Joint Honours (Schemes C800/C80F/CM89/A1C6/CX80/NC58/LC38) & Sample Workshop / Seminar / Lecture Followed by Q&A with Lecturers and Student Ambassadors |
Medrus 4, Penbryn
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12:15-13:15 |
Scheme Overview with a Focus on Psychology with Forensics & Sample Workshop / Seminar / Lecture (C802/C803) Followed by Q&A with Lecturers and Student Ambassadors |
0.62, P5 |
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12:30-13:30 |
Scheme Overview with a Focus on Psychology with Counselling & Sample Workshop / Seminar / Lecture (C843/C844) Followed by Q&A with Lecturers and Student Ambassadors
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0.61, P5 |
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12:30-13:30 |
Welcome Talk by the Head of Department Prof. Charles Musselwhite (Repeat) Followed by Q&A |
Medrus, Penbryn |
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13:30-14:30 |
Scheme Overview with Focus on Psychology with a Year Abroad & Year in Industry (N1F1/WF7F/C803/C844/A1C6) Followed by Q&A with Lecturers and Student Ambassadors
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Medrus 4, Penbryn |
Additional Information:
Please be aware that our meet-and-greet stations and activities are located at two separate sites: Penbryn 5 (Department of Psychology) and Medrus (Conference Centre). These are in different buildings on campus, and it takes approximately 5 minutes to walk between them. For guidance on getting to your scheduled activity, please speak with the staff at the central desks in the Arts Centre.
Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies
Theatre, Film & Television Studies
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Foyer, Parry Williams Building |
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09:00-16:00
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Staff and Student Ambassadors will be available for one-to-one conversations as well as offering tours of the Department facilities, University Campus and Arts Centre. |
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11:15-12:30 |
Presentation: An introduction to the following Degree Schemes: Drama and Theatre Film and Television Studies Film Making Writing for Broadcasting Media and Performance Media and Communication Studies |
Theatr Y Werin, Aberystwyth Arts Centre |
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13:00-13:45 |
Taster Workshop: BA Film and Television Studies
An opportunity to participate in a sample session from a module on this degree scheme. Here you will get a flavour of the scheme and expectations of study at this level |
RGJ studio, Parry-Williams Building |
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13:45-14:30 |
Taster Workshop: BA Drama and Theatre
An opportunity to participate in a sample session from a module on this degree scheme. Here you will get a flavour of the scheme and expectations of study at this level. |
Foundry Studio, Parry-Williams Building |
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13:45-14:30 |
Taster Workshop: Filmmaking
An opportunity to participate in a sample session from a module on this degree scheme. Here you will get a flavour of the scheme and expectations of study at this level. |
Cinema, Parry-Williams Building |
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13:45-14:30 |
Taster Workshop: Writing for Broadcasting, Media and Performance
An opportunity to participate in a sample session from a module on this degree scheme. Here you will get a flavour of the scheme and expectations of study at this level. |
Rehearsal Room 1, Parry-Williams Building |
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13:45-14:30 |
Taster Workshop: Media and Communications Studies An opportunity to participate in a sample session from a module on this degree scheme. Here you will get a flavour of the scheme and expectations of study at this level. |
RGJ studio, Parry-Williams Building |
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14:45-15:15 |
Small Group Chat We invite you to join us for a small group chat (approx 10-15 minutes) with a member of staff from your scheme and fellow applicants. This is an opportunity to share some of your interests and find out more about the staff who will be working with you. Our Student Ambassadors will be on hand to answer questions too. |
Foundry Studio, Parry-Williams Building |
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15:30-16:00 |
Off Campus Tour: Castle Theatre and Joseph Parry Hall Join us for a tour of our off-campus facilities and find out how we use these spaces for learning and teaching on the following degree schemes: Film and TV Filmmaking |
Foyer, Parry-Williams Building |
Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies
Welsh & Celtic Studies
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Talk / Activity |
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Departmental welcome point/helpdesk location (09:00-16:00): Foyer, Parry-Williams Building |
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9:00-16:00 |
Departmental helpdesk An opportunity to speak 1:1 with staff an current students from the Department |
Foyer, Parry-Williams Building |
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10:30–11:00 |
Departmental Welcome Talk Dr Rhianedd Jewell (Head of Department) or Professor Mererid Hopwood |
Seminar Room 1.51 (Welsh medium), 2.51 (English medium), Parry-Williams Building |
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11:00-11:30 |
Taster Session An opportunity to experience a seminar in Welsh or Celtic Studies |
Seminar Rooms 1.51 and 2.51, Parry-Williams Building |
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11:30-12:30 |
Campus Tour (including a visit to the National Library) |
Seminar Rooms 1.51 and 2.51, Parry-Williams Building |
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13:30–14:00 |
Departmental Welcome Talk Dr Rhianedd Jewell (Head of Department) or Professor Mererid Hopwood |
Seminar Room 1.51, Parry-Williams Building |
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14:00-14:30 |
Taster Session An opportunity to experience a seminar in Welsh or Celtic Studies |
Seminar Rooms 1.51 and 2.51, Parry-Williams Building |
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14:30-15:30 |
Campus Tour (including a visit to the National Library) |
Seminar Rooms 1.51 and 2.51, Parry-Williams Building |