Saturday 20 August 2011 Open Day Programme

 

Doors Open: 9.00am - 3.00pm

Book your place on this Open Day.|

Download directions to Main Reception and Chancellor's Mall, Deane Campus.|

Please register at the Reception desk in 
Chancellor's Mall on your arrival.

A few minutes before your presentation is about to start please assemble at the designated meeting point for that presentation in the Social Learning Zone (look for the Open Day presentation screens on the wall). Student Ambassadors will then guide you to the presentation area for your subject of interest.

Please note that this programme is provisional and the times of activities and talks may change on the day. Subjects marked with an asterisk are subject to validation.

Time                Presentation               
General Presentations
09.30-10.00
University Welcome provides an overview of the university and aims to answer any questions you may have.
10.15-10.45
University Welcome provides an overview of the university and aims to answer any questions you may have.
11.00-11.30 University Welcome provides an overview of the university and aims to answer any questions you may have.
Subject Presentations
10.15-10.45 Student Funding & Finance this presentation is for applicants looking to start University in September 2011
11.00-11.30 Student Funding & Finance this presentation is for applicants looking to start University in September 2012
11.00-12.15 Education including postgraduate and PGDE/PDE Teacher Training courses
11.00-12.30
Built Environment subjects including: Architectural Technology, Building Studies, Building Surveying & Property Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction & Surveying, Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management
11.00-12.30
Engineering subjects including Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics (Top Up)
11.30-12.30
Access to HE Diploma: English & Creative Writing
11.30-12.30 Animation & Illustration 
11.30-12.30  Graphic Design 
11.30-13.00 Business School and Business Logistics, Innovation and Systems Centre subjects including: Access to HE Diploma: Business Management, Accountancy, Business Management, Business Management (Business Information Systems), Business Management (HRM), Business Management (Languages), Business Management (Marketing), Law (Combined Honours), LLB Law
11.45-12.15
Student Funding & Finance this presentation is for applicants looking to start University in September 2011
12.00-13.00 Art & Design, Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) 
12.00-13.00 
Media Writing & Production, Media Production 
12.00-13.00
Psychology subjects including: Counselling & Psychology, Criminological & Forensic Psychology, Psychology
12.30-13.30 English
13.00-13.45 Interior Design
13.00-14.00 Fine Arts 
13.00-14.00 Community Studies
13.00-14.00 Youth & Communty Work
13.00-14.00 Creative Writing
13.00-14.00 Mathematics, Institute of Mathematics' Polymaths Certificate
13.00-14.00  Textile/Surface Design
13.15-15.30
Games Computing and Creative Technologies  subjects including: Business Software Development, Computer Games Software Development, Computing, Computing Technology,  Film Production for the Advertising & Music Industries, Games Art, Games Design, Internet Communications & Networks, Multimedia & Website Development, Music & Creative Industries Business*, Sound Engineering & Design, Sound Engineering Systems, Special Effects Development
13.30-14.30 
Biology (including Animal Biology and Molecular Sciences), Human Sciences
13.30-14.30 Photography
13.30-15.00 Design Technology subjects including: Fashion Product Development and Product Design
14.00-15.00 Sport and Recreation subjects including: Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Science & Coaching, Sport Development, Sport & Leisure Management, Sports Rehabilitation
Tours of Accommodation
09.00-09.45 Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey) 
09.30-10.15 Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey) 
10.00-10.45 Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey) 
10.30-11.15
Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
11.00-11.45
Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
11.30-12.15
Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
12.00-12.45
Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
13.00-13.45 Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey) 
13.30-14.15
Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
14.00-14.45  Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
14.30-15.15 Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey) 
15.00-15.45  Tour of a Hall of Residence (involves a free bus journey)
  Please note the afternoon Halls of Residence tours get very busy, if you are able to attend a morning tour please do so.
Campus Tours
09.15-09.55 
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
10.15-10.55
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
11.15-11.55
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
12.15-12.55
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
13.15-13.55
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
14.15-14.55
Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Students' Union)
15.15-15.55 Walking Tour of Campus (includes visits to the Student Centre, the Refectory, the Library and computing facilities, the Design Studio, Sports Centre and Student's Union) 
Tours of Bolton
10.20-10.55
Tour of Bolton Town Centre (involves a free bus journey)
11.20-11.55
Tour of Bolton Town Centre (involves a free bus journey)
12.20-12.55
Tour of Bolton Town Centre (involves a free bus journey)
13.20-13.55  Tour of Bolton Town Centre (involves a free bus journey)
Other Activities and Advice
10.30-15.30
Disability and Additional Learning Support
One of our Disability Advisers will be available in the Student Centre in Chancellor's Mall for an informal discussion about your support needs. Alternatively you can email disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk|
10.30-15.30
Accommodation Advice
A member of our Student Services staff will be available in the Student Centre in Chancellor's Mall to answer your queries about our Halls of Residence and living in Bolton. Alternatively you can call our Student Services team from Monday to Friday 0900-1700 hours on 01204 903481 or email
accomm@bolton.ac.uk|
10.15-15.30
Student Funding & Finance
Our Student Funding Adviser, Karen Bentley, will carry out three presentations (see the above schedule), however, she will also be available for one-to-one advice after these presentations in the Student Centre. Alternatively you can call her from Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00 hours on 01204 903497 or email K.Bentley@bolton.ac.uk|
10.30-15.30 Careers Advisor
There will be a representative from the Careers Service located in the Social Learning Zone where you can get some advice and pick up information.


 

 
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