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Open day FAQs

Last updated: 9 November 2024

What time is my course talk at Francis Close Hall?

Course talks are a key part of your day. Find out when yours is taking place below. Times and locations may change so please check here regularly before the day. One of our friendly student ambassadors will let know where the talk is being held when you check-in.

Welcome and Student Life Talk:

10.30am – 11.15am – all courses
Location: Chapel

A

  • Architecture – 11.30am, room TC114

B

  • Biology – 12.30pm, room TC001
  • Biomedical Science – 12.30pm, room TC007

C

  • Creative Writing – 11.30am, room HC201, plus an interactive session for students only at 12.30pm in same room. You’ll have the chance to create your own poetry as part of this interactive session during your visit.
  • Criminology – 11.30am, room TC001. As part of your course talk you’ll have the chance to tour the Crime Scene House. This is where mock crime scenes will be set up for you to investigate during your studies.
  • Criminology and Sociology – 11.30am, room TC001. As part of your course talk you’ll have the chance to tour the Crime Scene House. This is where mock crime scenes will be set up for you to investigate during your studies.

E

  • Ecology and Environmental Science – 11.30am, room QU109
  • English Literature – 11.30am, room HC202, plus an interactive session for students only at 12.30pm in same room. You’ll have the chance to take part in an interactive session in which we will explore whether the language of literature can be said to have magical powers.
  • English Literature and Creative Writing – 11.30am, room HC201, plus an interactive session for students only at 12.30pm. You have the choice of attending the Creative Writing (HC201) or the English literature session (HC202) during your visit.

G

  • Geography – 11.30am, room CE102

H

  • History – 12.30pm, room CE102
  • Human Geography – 11.30am, room CE102

I

  • Illustration – 11.30am, room HC303

L

  • Landscape Architecture – 12.30pm, room CL220

P

  • Professional Policing – 12.30pm, room CE002. As part of your course talk you’ll have the chance to tour the Crime Scene House. This is where mock crime scenes will be set up for you to investigate during your studies.

R

  • Religion, Philosophy and Ethics – 11.30am, room HC203

S

  • Sociology – 11.30am, room TC001

W

  • Wildlife Conservation Biology – 12.30pm, room TC001

Z

  • Zoology – 12.30pm, room TC001

What time is my course talk at Park?

Course talks are a key part of your day. Find out when yours is taking place below. Times and locations may change so please check here regularly before the day. One of our friendly student ambassadors will let know where the talk is being held when you check-in.

Which Welcome Talk you attend depends on which course you are visiting for. Please scroll to the end of the course talk list for more details. 

A

  • Animation – 10.30am, room TC106

C

  • Communications and Media – 12.30pm, room EW016
  • Computer Games Design – 12.30pm, room BE206. As part of your course talk we’ll be demonstrating our brand new kit and technologies, including digital drawing and 3D scanner. You’ll also get to tour our new teaching rooms, chill out spaces and view some of our students’ work.
  • Computer Games Programming – 12.30pm, room BE206. As part of your course talk we’ll be demonstrating our brand new kit and technologies, including digital drawing and 3D scanner. You’ll also get to tour our new teaching rooms, chill out spaces and view some of our students’ work.
  • Computer Science – 12.30pm, room TC014
  • Computing (Level 6) – 12.30pm, room TC014
  • Cyber Security – 12.30pm, room TC014

F

  • Film Production – 12.30pm, room TC006
  • Fine Art – 12.30pm, room OW001. As part of our development plans BA Fine Art will be taught at Park Campus from September 2025. As well as taking in the beauty of this creative campus where you’ll be studying, you will have the chance to visit Hardwick Campus, where the art, photography and gallery spaces are currently located.

G

  • Games Art – 12.30pm. room BE206. As part of your course talk we’ll be demonstrating our brand new kit and technologies, including digital drawing and 3D scanner. You’ll also get to tour our new teaching rooms, chill out spaces and view some of our students’ work.
  • Graphic Design – 11.30am, room OW001

I

  • Interior Design – 12.30pm, room DH104

J

  • Journalism – 11.30am, room EW004
  • Journalism and Communications (Level 6) – 11.30am, room EW004

M

  • Mechatronics Engineering – 12.30pm, room FW015a
  • Music Business – 11.30am, room TC202

P

  • Photography – 11.30am, room OW002***
  • Photography: Editorial and Advertising – 11.30am, room OW002***
  • Photojournalism and Documentary Photography – 11.30am, room OW002***
  • Popular Music – 11.30am, room TC202. One of our very own Popular Music students will be playing during the day so feel free to take the time to listen to their set and ask any questions you may have.

*** As part of our development plans Photography degrees will be taught at Park Campus from September 2025. As well as taking in the beauty of this creative campus where you’ll be studying, you will have the chance to visit Hardwick Campus, where the art, photography and gallery spaces are currently located.

S

  • Sound and Music Production – 11.30am, room TC202
  • Sports Journalism – 11.30am, room TC013

T

  • Television Production – 12.30pm, room TC006

V

  • Visual Communication – 11.30am, room OW001

Welcome and Student Life Talks:

Please note these talks are not subject specific, we recommend you go to the one listed for your subject to reduce the risk of overcrowding.

10.30am – 11.15am:
Courses: Design, Computer Game Technologies, Fine Art Journalism, Music, and Photography
Location: TC014

11.30am – 12.15pm:
Courses: Animation, Computing and Cyber Security, Engineering, and Film, Communications and Media & Television
Location: TC014

What time is my course talk at Oxstalls?

Course talks are a key part of your day. Find out when yours is taking place below. Times and locations may change so please check here regularly before the day. One of our friendly student ambassadors will let know where the talk is being held when you check-in.

Which Welcome Talk you attend depends on which course you are visiting for. Please scroll to the end of the course talk list for more details. 

A

  • Accounting and Business Management – 12.30pm, room BG003
  • Accounting and Finance- 12.30pm, room BG003

B

  • Business and Management – 12.30pm, room BG019
  • Business and Management (Digital Business) – 12.30pm, room BG019
  • Business and Management (Enterprise and Innovation) – 12.30pm, room BG019
  • Business and Management (Human Resource Management) – 12.30pm, room BG019
  • Business and Management (Law) – 12.30pm, room BG019
  • Business and Marketing Management – 12.30pm, room BG012/013
  • Business Management and Strategy (Level 6) – 12.30pm, room BG019

c

** During the day make sure you find time to visit our drop-in session, complete with VR head sets and eye tracking equipment. We also recommend you take the free shuttle bus to view our new City Campus in the heart of Gloucester where your course will be taught in September 2025.

D

E

F

** During the day make sure you find time to visit our drop-in session, complete with VR head sets and eye tracking equipment. We also recommend you take the free shuttle bus to view our new City Campus in the heart of Gloucester where your course will be taught in September 2025.

H

* In addition to your course talk, take a tour of our simulation spaces, see the specialist kit you’ll be using and meet our placements team and partners that we work with.

I

L

  • Law – 12.30pm, room BG223/224
  • Law (Corporate Law) – 12.30pm, room BG223/224
  • Law (Individual Rights) – 12.30pm, room BG223/224

M

  • Marketing – 12.30pm, room BG012/013
  • Marketing (Advertising and Branding) – 12.30pm, room BG012/013
  • Marketing (Consumer Behaviour Insights) – 12.30pm, room BG012/013
  • Marketing (Digital Innovation) – 12.30pm, room BG012/013

N

  • Nursing (Adult) – 12.30pm, room TC017/018*
  • Nursing (Blended Learning) – 12.30pm, room TC017/018*
  • Nursing (Learning Disabilities) – 1.15pm, room TC217*
  • Nursing (Mental Health) – 10.30am, room TC118*

* In addition to your course talk, take a tour of our simulation spaces, see the specialist kit you’ll be using and meet our placements team and partners that we work with.

O

  • Occupational Therapy – 12.30pm, room TC118*
  • Operating Department Practice – 10.30am, room TC103*

* In addition to your course talk, take a tour of our simulation spaces, see the specialist kit you’ll be using and meet our placements team and partners that we work with.

P

  • Paramedic Science – 12.30pm, room TC218*
  • Performing Arts – 12.30pm, room SC065
  • Performing Arts (Level 6) – 12.30pm, room SC065
  • Physical Education – 12.30pm, room SH012, Sports Arena (please catch the bus from Oxstalls at 12.20pm). As part of your course talk you’ll have the chance to tour our international standard Sports Arena, featuring 3 indoor courts with spectator viewing and 3 and 4G pitches. Alongside these facilities is a tennis centre with indoor and outdoor courts, a hockey and cricket pitch.
  • Physiotherapy – 12.30pm, room SC060*
  • Primary Education with QTS (BEd) – 12.30pm, room LC003. You’ll have the chance to join an afternoon session where you’ll get a taste of a typical lecture and explore how pictures and artefacts might be used to help young children learn about the past.
  • Psychology – 11.30am, room SC161/162**
  • Psychology, Health and Wellbeing – 11.30am, room BG119**

* In addition to your course talk, take a tour of our simulation spaces, see the specialist kit you’ll be using and meet our placements team and partners that we work with.

**During the day make sure you find time to visit our drop-in session, complete with VR head sets and eye tracking equipment. We also recommend you take the free shuttle bus to view our new City Campus in the heart of Gloucester where your course will be taught in September 2025.

S

  • Social Work – 10.30am, room TC226
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences – 12.30pm, room SC161/162. After your course talk, you’ll get to tour our specialist sports facilities and watch a physiology testing demonstration.
  • Sport Business Management – 12.30pm, room BG101
  • Sport Business Management (High Performance Leadership) – 12.30pm, room BG101
  • Sport, Coaching and Physical Education – 12.30pm, room SH012, Sports Arena (please catch the bus from Oxstalls at 12.20pm). As part of your course talk you’ll have the chance to tour our international standard Sports Arena, featuring 3 indoor courts with spectator viewing and 3 and 4G pitches. Alongside these facilities is a tennis centre with indoor and outdoor courts, a hockey and cricket pitch.
  • Sports Performance – 12.30pm, room SC130. During your course talk you’ll experience a taste of our teaching styles with an interactive performance analysis session.
  • Sports Therapy – 12.30pm, room SC134
  • Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation – 12.30am, room TC119. After your course talk the teaching team will demonstrate the exploration of force and velocity in identifying athletic performance and injury prevention requirements.

W

Welcome and Student Life Talks:

Please note these talks are not subject specific, we recommend you go to the one listed for your subject to reduce the risk of overcrowding.

10.30am – 11.15am (A)
Courses: Accounting and Finance, Business, Hospitality, Tourism, Law and Marketing
Location: LC003

10.30am – 11.15am (B)
Courses: Performing Arts and Production, Psychology and Psychological Sciences
Location: TC017

11.30am – 12.15pm (A)
Courses: Health and Social Care
Location: LC003

11.30am – 12.15pm (B)
Courses: Education and Learning, Sport and Exercise
Location: TC017

General FAQs

How do I know which campus to attend?

UoG has three key campuses.

Park – For Art, Computing and Cyber Security, Design, Engineering, Film, Media & Television, Game Technologies, Journalism, Music, and Photography courses.

Francis Close Hall – For Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Bioscience, Criminology and Policing, English and Creative Writing, Geography, History, Illustration, Religion and Philosophy, and Sociological Sciences courses.

Oxstalls – For Accounting and Finance, Business, Education and Learning, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Tourism, Law, Marketing, Performing Arts and Production, Psychology and Psychological Sciences, Sport and Exercise courses.

Is parking available?

Yes, and it’s free for all open day attendees.

Oxstalls – Oxstalls campus, Gloucester, GL2 9HW

There’s also additional parking for Oxstalls at: EDF Energy, Gloucester Business Park, GL3 4AE (What3Words location ///mops.life.wins) should you encounter any difficulties getting parked on campus, or you would prefer to use this alternative option. There will be a free shuttle bus service to and from Oxstalls campus from the car park. Please view the bus timetable to help plan your journey.

Park – Park campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

Francis Close Hall – Francis Close Hall campus, Cheltenham, GL50 4AZ

There’s limited parking at Francis Close Hall, so we recommend you head to either:

How do I reach you by public transport?

Francis Close Hall and Park

By train
The closest railway station is Cheltenham Spa – around 20​ minutes’ walk from both campuses

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Directions from Cheltenham Spa station to Francis Close Hall

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Directions from Cheltenham Spa station to Park campus

By bus
Cheltenham has two Park and Ride facilities.

Oxstalls

By train
The closest railway station is Gloucester – around 20 minutes’ walk from campus.

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Walking directions from Gloucester station to Oxstalls​

By bus
Opposite the train station is Gloucester bus station where you can catch the number 94 Stagecoach bus service. It stops on Cheltenham Road, opposite the campus.

Where do I go on arrival?

Follow the welcome signs to the check-in stand where you’ll receive your programme for the day. You’ll then be able to book a campus tour and enjoy some welcome drinks while you wait for your day to get underway.

What should I bring?

Nothing. All we need on arrival is your full name to check you in, and you’ll receive a programme with notetaking space and a pencil on the day to jot things down.

Can I bring friends or family?

Yes, you can bring up to two guests with you. If you’d like to bring any more, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

Will refreshments be provided?

Yes, we’ll have complimentary welcome drinks. Refectories will be open if you’d like to buy lunch or snacks, or feel free to bring something with you as there are lots of tables and benches for you to eat at.

What about dietary requirements?

There are gluten and nut-free options for you to choose from in the refectories.

What time does the day finish?

Scheduled sessions will finish around 3/3.30pm but you might stay a little later if you choose to visit off-campus accommodation and facilities.

Will I get to speak to the relevant lecturer/s?

Academics will be available to chat to at the stands in the open day hub or after the course talk when you’ll have the opportunity to ask any extra questions.

Can I look at accommodation options?

Absolutely. At Oxstalls, you’ll be able to view on-campus accommodation, plus you’ll be able to hop on our free shuttle bus to Blackfriars off-campus halls where you will have a guided accommodation tour with a student ambassador. The shuttle bus will run until 4pm.

At Park, you’ll be able to view on-campus accommodation, plus you’ll be able to make your own way over to our off-campus accommodation at Pittville Student Village (GL52 3JG), where our student ambassadors will be waiting to show you round.

At Francis Close Hall, you can hop on a free shuttle bus to Pittville Student Village, where our student ambassadors will be waiting to show you around. The shuttle bus will run until 5.30pm.

What time do the free shuttlebuses run?

View the shuttlebus timetable.

Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester

The shuttlebus to and from the EDF Car Park will run from 9am – 5pm. The shuttlebus to and from Blackfriars off-campus accommodation and the Sports Arena will run from 11.40am – 4pm.

Park Campus in Cheltenham

There are no shuttlebuses running from Park.

Francis Close Hall Campus in Cheltenham

The shuttlebus to and from the Racecourse Park & Ride and Pittville Student Village will run from 9am – 5.20pm.

Is free WiFi available?

Yes. Once you’re on campus, text Openday2 to 07860 039 833 and you’ll receive login details via SMS. You will immediately receive a return SMS containing your personal Wi-fi username and password. Select Eduroam Wi-fi on your device and enter your username and password. You are then online.

What can I check out locally when my day has finished?

Francis Close Hall

With Cheltenham town centre just a 5 – 10 minute walk away, you should definitely take a look. The Brewery Quarter has a great range of restaurants, lively bars and entertainment and a little further into town you’ll find specialist shops and cafés to explore.

Park

Just 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of Cheltenham and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Montpellier, you’ll be right on the doorstep of Cheltenham’s best restaurants, scenic green spaces, bars, shops and cafés.

Oxstalls

Located in the heart of Gloucester, Oxstalls is approximately 25 minutes’ walk from the city centre giving you easy access to the city’s bars, shops, historic docks, venues and cafés.

Next to Blackfriars accommodation is Gloucester Quays where you’ll find a vast range of restaurants with waterside views and a popular designer outlet.

Sports Arena, Gloucester

Our International standard Sports Arena in Gloucester is also open all day, where you can see our sports facilities including 3G and 4G all-weather pitches, tennis centre and hockey pitch. You can either catch our free shuttle bus from Oxstalls campus, or make your own way there (Gloucester, GL1 3LT). Parking is free.

Are your campuses wheelchair accessible?

Yes. UoG is committed to ensuring that all students can access their studies and training with us, regardless of disability. If you’re coming with a wheelchair or mobility scooter, please email us at [email protected] in advance of the event so we can make sure we’re ready to show you around.

I still have questions…

Email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help you.

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