open day November 2017 University Open Day 2017 Middlesex University Open Day 2017 In your programme

Welcome to Middlesex 5

Your arrival 6

Planning your day 7

Middlesex University subject zones 8

College Building, Quadrangle 10

Grove Building, Atrium 12

Subject talks 14

Displays, tours and demos 18

Students’ Union 21

Campus map 22

Open Day checklist 24

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Our Open Days are a great way to experience life at Middlesex. To help you get the most out of your day we’ve compiled this programme of activities, outlining when and where everything is happening. Our academic staff will be on hand to help you find out more about courses. You will have the opportunity to speak with our current students and get their take on life at Middlesex. While touring our vibrant campus, you will be able to explore our state of the art facilities to see where you could soon be studying. Make sure you’ve covered everything by using the arrival information and checklist provided. And if you have any questions throughout the day, just ask our friendly students and staff who will be happy to assist. Have a great day!

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You’ve arrived on campus and there’s so much to see and do, but where Interesting subject talks When? Where? to begin? We’ve put together a handy guide to help you plan your day. As always, our staff and students are on hand to help you too.

First things first — registration Attend subject talks Make sure to sign in at our registration Check the list of subject talks (pages 14–17) desks in the Quadrangle (College for any areas that interest you. There’s no Building) or Sheppard Library, where you limit so you can attend as many as you like! Academic Fair information will receive lots of useful information about the day. If you need any help Refuel, recharge and relax planning your day, just ask! Open Days can be exhausting (especially for parents), so grab your complimentary coffee Attend the ‘Get to Know MDX’ talk and recharge in the Made in Middlesex Hear from our Vice-, Professor Success Lounge on the first floor mezzanine Tim Blackman. It’s a great way to learn in the Quadrangle. Outlets will be available more about Middlesex University! Talks are to recharge your mobile devices too. Tours around campus scheduled at 9.45am and 10.30am in CG77. Explore our campus Speak to academics and students Familiarise yourself with the campus The Academic Fair gives you the by taking a campus tour. Looking for opportunity to chat directly to staff from something more specific? There are plenty your course as well as current students. of subject and facility tours available They’re here to answer your questions, too (check page 21 for more details). so bring your list and start chatting. Displays and demonstrations

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With a wide range of subject areas available, we can help you achieve success whichever path you take. Check out our subject list below and remember to visit the Academic Fair to have your questions answered by our knowledgeable academics.

Arts and Creative Industries Health and Education 3D Animation and Games Journalism and Media Education and Early Childhood Studies Business Information Systems Advertising, PR and Branding Media and Cultural Studies Interpreting and Translation Computer Science Animation Music Midwifery Computer Communications Engineering Creative Writing and Journalism Music Business and Arts Management Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health) Construction Dance Photography Primary Education Design Engineering Design Crafts Television Production Social Work Electronic Engineering Digital Media Theatre Arts Veterinary Nursing Environmental, Occupational and Public Health English Visual Effects Law and Social Sciences Healthcare Science Fashion Business Criminology Information Technology Film Accounting, Finance and Banking International Politics Mathematics Fine Art Business Management Law Mechatronics Games Design Economics Sociology Medical Physiology Graphic Design Human Resource Management Science and Technology Neuroscience Illustration International Tourism Architectural Technology Nutrition Intensive Foundation in Art and Marketing Design (IFAD) Aviation Pharmaceutical Chemistry Interior Architecture and Design Biochemistry Product Design Biology Psychology Biomedical Engineering Robotics Biomedical Science Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Science

Please note details are subject to change. Please note details are subject to change.

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This should be your first destination when arriving for the Open Day. Here you can register, discover more about the wide range of support services available and speak to many of Academic Fair Admissions and Student Support Lounge our academic staff. Here you will you find academics from the Here you will find a range of student following departments: support services including:

Science and Technology (ground floor) Accommodation Receive guidance and advice on Health and Education (ground floor) finding accommodation, managing contracts and finances. (secondLaw floor) Business (first floor) Business Admissions (first floor) Law and Social Sciences (second floor) Have all of your questions answered Made in about the application process, including (first floor) You can speak to academics for in-depth programmes available, entry requirements, Middlesex lounge information about studying at Middlesex. credit transfers and advance entry options.

LIFT Made in Middlesex Success Lounge Employability service Here you can rest, recharge and gain critical Discover how the Employability Service can careers insight and advice on your personal support you to gain the necessary skills and statement. experience to be successful in your career.

Science and Health and Sheppard Library Careers Match Support Technology Education Learn about our 24 hour library, Use our Careers Match tool to create your containing over 1,000 study areas, by unique personality profile and discover speaking to our staff or taking a tour. careers that could work for you. Student Exchanges Library Personal Statement Advice tours Identify opportunities to study Speak to our knowledgeable team for Registration abroad and participate in cultural advice on structure, content, useful and language exchanges. phrases or even just how to get started. Information, Advice and Wellbeing Campus and Accommodation tours Speak to our dyslexia and disability Campus Accommodation Tours depart regularly from the designated services, counselling services tours tours points, near to the entrance of the building. and financial advice.

Please note academics may be away at various times throughout the day to attend subject talks, Please note details are subject to change. demonstrations or tours.

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The Grove is home to some of the best creative facilities in the UK. Performances Specialist Subject Sessions Make sure to visit our Arts and Creative Industries Fair, where you can experience an array There will be performances taking place Check the individual subject talk listing of interactive activities, view exhibits of student work, and enjoy performances from across from some of our current students, lasting on page 14 for programme information, the Faculty. You will be able to try your hand at illustration, 3-D animation, visual effects/ for 5 minutes, at the following times: interactive activities, studio tours and 1:1 augmented reality technology, film making, amongst others. opportunities with staff and students. Jazz trio/improv dancers 11.00, 12.00 and 13.00 Theatre installation 11.20, 11.50, 12.20, 12.50, 13.20 and 13.50 Singer/songwriter 11.30, 12.30 and 13.30

Arts and Creative Industries (mezzanine) Joe’s

Cafe Arts and Creative Area Performance Industries Fair

Please note details are subject to change.

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Subject talks How to find your room C=College If you are interested in one of our CG76 G=Grove Foundation Year programmes, H=Hatchcroft please attend the subject talk Attend any subject talks that spark your interest! You will get an insight into the course, Floor Room R=Ritterman relating to the relevant area. module content, career opportunities and learning resources available so that you can start Building Number your journey towards success with confidence. Our knowledgeable academics and students are happy to answer any questions, so make the most of it!

General Talks Room Time(s) Visual Arts Room Time(s) Get to Know Middlesex College CG77 9.45 – 10.15 and 10.30 – 11.00 3D Animation and Games Grove G110 11.00 – 12.30 Accommodation Talk College CG76 11.00 – 11.30 and 13.00 – 13.30 Animation Grove G104 12.00 – 13.30 Fees and Funding College CG47 11.30 – 12.15 Fine Art Grove G301 11.00 – 12.30 College C114 13.30 – 14.15 Graphic Design Grove G401 11.30 – 13.00 Life in Talk College CG10 13.30 – 14.00 Illustration Grove G105 11.30 – 13.00 UCAS Decisions and Preparing College CG47 10.30 – 11.15 Photography Grove G409 11.00 – 12.30 for Higher Education Media Arts and Creative Industries Room Time(s) Advertising, PR and Branding Grove G229 11.30 – 12.30 Design Creative Writing and Journalism Grove GG38 12.30 – 13.30 Design Crafts Grove Atrium 11.00 – 12.00 Newsroom Fashion Communications Grove G206 11.00 – 12.00 Digital Media Grove G123A/B 12.30 – 13.30 and Styling English Grove G229 12.30 – 13.30 Fashion Design and Fashion Grove G214B 11.00 – 12.00 with Foundation Year Film College CG77 11.30 – 12.30 Fashion Textiles Grove G203 11.00 – 12.00 Games Design Grove G101 12.30 – 13.30 Visual Arts and 3D Design Grove Atrium, 11.00 – 12.00 Journalism and Communications Grove GG38 11.30 – 12.30 Foundation/Intensive Foundation Mezzanine Level Newsroom in Art and Design (IFAD) Television Production Grove TV Studio 12.30 – 13.30 Interior and Architecture Design Ritterman R212 11.00 – 12.00 Visual Effects Grove G101 11.30 – 12.30

Specialist subject sessions will include programme information, interactive activities, studio tours, Specialist subject sessions will include programme information, interactive activities, studio tours, 1:1 opportunities with staff and students. Please note details are subject to change. 1:1 opportunities with staff and students. Please note details are subject to change.

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Arts and Creative Industries Room Time(s) Law and Social Sciences Room Time(s) Performing Arts Criminology College C114 12.00 – 12.30 Dance Grove Dance 12.00 – 13.45 Law/International Politics College C114 10.30 – 11.15 Theatre Sociology College C114 11.30 – 12.00 Music Grove Concert 12.00 – 13.45 Room G274 Science and Technology Theatre Arts Grove Studio 2 12.00 – 13.45 Architectural Technology Hatchcroft H106 10.30 – 11.30 G272 Computer Science (all programmes) Hatchcroft H116 10.30 – 11.30 Performing Arts Meeting Point Grove Dance 11.45 – 12.00 Theatre Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics and Ritterman 10.30 – 11.30 Design Engineering R301/R302 Business Room Time(s) Mathematics College CG45 10.30 – 11.30 Accounting, Finance and Banking College C115 10.30 – 11.30 Product Design Ritterman, RG08 10.30 – 11.30 Studio (A/B/C) Business Management (incl. language College C115 11.30 – 12.30 option)/Human Resource Management Psychology Hatchcroft HG19 11.30 – 12.15 Economics College C115 12.30 – 13.00 Sport, Rehabilitation and College C211 10.30 – 11.30 Exercise Science Marketing/International Tourism (incl. College C114 12.30 – 13.30 language option) Followed by a 1 hour visit to Allianz Park. The coach will leave from the front of the Quad.

Health and Education Natural Sciences Hatchcroft HG19 10.30 – 12.00 Education and Early College CG13 10.30 – 11.15 After an introduction to the Natural Sciences department, programme leaders will take you to Childhood Studies a subject-specific talk in the following areas: — Biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Learning and Teaching College CG43 13.00 – 13.30 — Biology (all programmes) Mental Health Nursing College CG41 12.30 – 13.15 — Biomedical Engineering Midwifery College CG76 12.30 – 13.15 — Biomedical Science Nursing College C211 11.30 – 12.15 — Environmental, Occupational and Public Health Primary Education College CG41 11.30 – 12.15 — Healthcare Science (Audiology) and (Neurophysiology) Social Work College CG13 12.30 – 13.15 — Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) and Medical Physiology (Cardiovascular Science) — Neuroscience and Medical Physiology (Neuroscience) Veterinary Nursing College CG41 10.30 – 11.15 — Nutrition

Please note details are subject to change. Please note details are subject to change.

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General Location Time(s) Law and Social Sciences Location Time(s) Campus Tour (40 mins) College Quadrangle From 10.00 – 15.00 Council Chambers Facility Tour Meet at C114 11.15 Accommodation Tour (30 mins) College Quadrangle From 10.00 – 15.00 Library Tours (20 mins) College Quadrangle From 10.00 – 14.30 Science and Technology Made in Middlesex Success Lounge: College Quadrangle, 10.00 – 15.00 3D Printing Ritterman RG08 13.30 – 14.30 Careers Match and Personal Statements Level 1 Mezzanine Studio (A/B/C) Sports Facility Tours (30 mins) MDX House From 10.30 – 15.00 Architectural Technology Facilities Tour Hatchcroft H106 11.30 Computer Facilities Tour Hatchcroft H116 11.30 Arts and Creative Industries Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics Ritterman R301/R302 11.30 Interactive activities and Grove Atrium and 11.00 – 14.00 and Design Engineering Facilities Tour performances from across the Faculty Mezzanine Product Design Facilities Tour Ritterman RG08 11.30 Business Studio (A/B/C) Business Study Areas Tour Business Area, 11.00 and 12.40 Psychology Facilities Tour Hatchcroft HG19 12.20 College Quadrangle Financial Markets Lab Sheppards Library, 11.45 and 13.00 Robotics Activity Ritterman R301/R302 13.30 – 14.30 Level 1 Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Coach departs from 11.30 Health and Education Science Facilities Tour (Allianz Park) front of the Quadrangle Nursing and Midwifery Facility Tour Building 10 10.00, 10.45, 11.30, Student Research Poster Display Hatchcroft, 10.30 – 14.30 12.15 and 13.00 Ground Floor Education Study Areas Tour Outside CG13 11.30 Outside CG41 12.30

Please note details are subject to change. Please note details are subject to change.

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Your visit to Middlesex would not be Visit MDX House to experience: complete until you experience the social The Fitness Pod: the University’s centre of our campus – MDX House. Here you flagship fitness facility. will discover our Students’ Union who were named Students’ Union of the Year at the POW! Media: the student-led magazine, National NUS Awards 2017. TV station and radio.

The Students’ Union are here to represent Student Societies: a range of societies will you throughout your time at University by be present to tell you more about life at offering support and advice, organising Middlesex University. hundreds of events and managing over 70 student groups and societies. Tours of the Sports and Recreation facilities will be taking place throughout the day, where you can visit the Real Tennis Courts, AstroTurf pitches, multi-use courts and bouldering wall.

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Make the most of your day and check that you haven’t missed anything important. Have you:

Attended the Get to Know MDX talk? Attended the subject talks for all the courses you are interested in? Visited the Academic Fair to speak with our knowledgeable staff? Visited the Student Support Lounge in the Quad to learn about the services available throughout your studies?

Visited MDX House to see our award-winning Students’ Union? Taken part in any of the interactive activities? Toured the campus and/or our range of facilities? Made use of the Made in Middlesex Success Lounge to recharge your batteries?

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