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HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
OPEN DAY
WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2015
9.30AM–1PM
THIS IS SEEING IT FOR YOURSELF.
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DEAN’S WELCOME
Dean’s Welcome ......................................................1
Welcome to the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
Getting here .............................................................2
Our Faculty Open Days are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our faculty,
speak to our academics and make sure that the decision to come to study with
us is the right one for you.
On arrival ..................................................................4
What else? ...............................................................5
Introductory talks and activities .........................6
Visit the faculty.......................................................8
Central activities...................................................16
Campus map ..........................................................20
City map .................................................................22
Pedestrian map .....................................................23
Jargon buster .........................................................24
The faculty aims to build current and future
professionals who will make a significant difference
to people’s lives, health and well-being, communities,
and society.
The courses we offer at De Montfort University
(DMU) reflect this and are designed to provide you
with the necessary skills to enter your
desired profession.
You will be joining a university which places
discovery, learning and engagement for the public
good at the heart of its mission. DMU is a university
that shares its knowledge and resources beyond
the campus boundaries for the benefit of the
community through its Square Mile project. It is a
university committed to providing the best student
experience and sharing its global outlook with
exciting international travel opportunities through
its recently-launched #DMUglobal programme, the
opening of the Confucius Institute celebrating the
Chinese language and culture and by welcoming
individuals from across the world who choose to
study with us.
Our academic staff have vast experience and
expertise. Most of our academics are practitioners in
their area and still work closely with sector contacts.
These relationships are vital and shape our
curriculum and teaching to ensure that you are
taught to the highest standard and that learning is
applicable to the career you are looking to pursue,
assisting in employment when you graduate.
Many of our courses offer you the opportunity to
undertake a placement, whether that is a sandwich
year, placements integrated throughout the course,
or voluntary work. Links with regional, national and
international companies make this work experience
invaluable, setting you apart from other graduates in
the global jobs market.
Please feel free to ask any questions that you
have during your visit to us. Our staff are more than
happy to help you, offering advice and guidance
where possible.
We hope that you enjoy your day and look forward
to welcoming you to DMU.
Dr Simon Oldroyd
Dean of Health and Life Sciences
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GETTING HERE
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
TRAVELLING BY CAR
DMU is committed to sustainability and
protecting the environment. We would therefore
request that you use the most sustainable form
of transport possible for your journey.
The campus is within easy access of the M1
and the A1, for travel from the north and south.
The M69 and M6 are also close by for those
travelling from Birmingham, Wales and the
south west.
TRAVELLING BY BIKE
If you wish to travel to the Faculty Open Day by
bike, there are sheltered bicycle stands on our
main car park. Please note that you will need to
bring your own chain or lock.
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN
On arrival at Leicester train station you will find
a free shuttle bus to transport you to campus.
DMU representatives will be there to greet you
and direct you to the bus. The last shuttle bus
will leave the campus at 5.30pm. If you prefer to
walk, a pedestrian map with directions can be
found on page 23.
TRAVELLING BY BUS
The campus is approximately a 15-minute walk
from the bus station and taxis are available from
outside of the station. A pedestrian map with
directions can be found on page 23.
There is no weekday parking available on
campus. Free parking will be available on a
first come first serve basis at the King Power
Stadium, at Leicester City Football Club on Filbert
Way which is in close proximity to the campus.
If you are using a sat nav, please use the
postcode LE2 7FL. A free shuttle bus will be
available to transport you from the stadium to
campus and then back to the stadium at the end
of your visit. The last shuttle bus will leave the
campus at 5.30pm.
Alternative public pay and display car parks are
indicated on the map on page 22.
ACCESSIBLE EVENTS
We are working towards being fully inclusive and
we endeavour to make all our events completely
accessible. However, if you have any specific
requirements or require additional facilities,
please inform the Events Office on
(0116) 250 6524 or email
[email protected]
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T E L SE?
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ON ARRIVAL
WHAT ELSE?
WELCOME TEAM – HERE TO HELP
LOST PROPERTY
WiFi ACCESS
As soon as you arrive for the Faculty Open Day
you will be greeted by our Welcome Team. The
team is made up of DMU staff and student
ambassadors and they will be easy to spot in
their Welcome Team T-shirts.
For lost property please go to the main checkin area in the Campus Centre and speak to a
member of the Welcome Team.
There is free WiFi access
available for you to use
during your visit to DMU.
FIRST AID
Username: openday
Password: openday
CHECK-IN
Check-in will take place in our Campus Centre
and will be clearly signposted on arrival. You will
be given a lanyard to wear with a visitor badge,
please ensure it is visible at all times. Your guests
will not be required to wear a badge.
YOUR FACULTY OPEN DAY GUIDE
This booklet is your comprehensive guide to the
Faculty Open Day. Please make sure you read
through this booklet to ensure that you get the
most out of your day, and visit everything you
want to see while you are here.
Please contact any of the Welcome Team or any
other member of staff for assistance.
IMAGE DATA CAPTURE POLICY
Please note, certain events and activities on the
day will be photographed and/or videoed and/or
otherwise captured in image form. A full copy of
the university’s image capture policy will be on
display and available in the check-in area.
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ALKS,
C T OR Y T
IN T RODU E DIA , C A MPUS
SOCIA L M D CIT Y T OUR S
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INTRODUCTORY TALKS, SOCIAL MEDIA,
CAMPUS TOURS AND CITY TOURS
STUDENT FINANCE TALK
Everything you need to know about
student finance.
Location: Campus Centre, floor 2, room 2.01
Time: 10am and 12noon
Duration: 25 minutes
UCAS TALK: AN INTRODUCTION
(AIMED AT YEAR 12 STUDENTS
AND PARENTS)
This presentation will help develop your
understanding of the UCAS application timeline
and plan for the journey ahead. We will provide
information to help you choose your ideal course
and university and to begin developing your
personal statement.
Time: 11am
UCAS TALK: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
(AIMED AT YEAR 13 STUDENTS
AND PARENTS)
By this stage in the UCAS process you will have
undertaken your research, made your choices,
written your personal statement and sent off your
application form but what happens next? This
presentation will take you through the next steps
from selecting your Firm and Insurance choice to
Results Day, Clearing and beyond.
DE MONTFORT STUDENTS’ UNION –
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF
UNIVERSITY TALK
We like to think that your time at university and
experience isn’t just shaped by your education
at DMU, but also all of the experiences and
activities you get involved in during your time
here. That’s where DSU comes in! Get the
lowdown about the hundreds of opportunities
and initiatives on offer here including Sports,
Societies, Volunteering, the award winning
Demon Media, independent advice and support,
nights out and life in Leicester.
Time: 1pm
PARENTS TALK
This parent focused presentation will give you
an understanding of the UCAS timeline and
help you to support your son/daughter in their
university application. There will also be a focus
on opportunities for students to add value to their
degree and make themselves more employable
when they graduate. This includes Frontrunner
work placements on campus, #DMUglobal
experiences overseas, and part-time work
through the university’s in-house job agency.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Follow us on Twitter
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Watch us on YouTube
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Follow us on Instagram
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Follow us on Google+
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CAMPUS TOURS
Take a walking tour of the campus with one of
our student ambassadors who will show you
some of the key campus facilities including the
library, Students’ Union, our new leisure centre
and will end at a halls of residence, where there
will be the opportunity to speak to our expert
accommodation staff.
Booking: Booking in advance is not required
Times: First tour departs at 9.30am with the
last tour at 2pm
Frequency: Approximately every 20 minutes
Tours departure point: Outside the
Campus Centre
CITY TOURS
Discover the highlights of Leicester on a selfguided walking tour of the city. The map on page
22 illustrates the route into the city centre and
areas of interest.
Time: 2pm
Time: 11.30am
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Health and Life Sciences provides an intellectually stimulating environment for students;
offering courses with a professional focus so that graduates are ready for specific careers
such as Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Work.
THIS IS
HEALTH AND
LIFE SCIENCES
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Divided into four specialist schools; Allied
Health Sciences, Applied Social Sciences,
Nursing and Midwifery and the Leicester
School of Pharmacy; our distinctive
features and key activities inspire and
embed our health, science community and
social care knowledge worldwide
•
As a faculty we aim to facilitate and build
current and future professionals who make
a significant difference to people’s lives,
health and well-being, communities
and society
•
Based in two buildings, the faculty has
had a recent investment of £12 million,
meaning you will benefit from learning
facilities, including clinical skills areas,
specialist laboratories and lecture theatres
equipped with the latest technologies.
These practical suites allow students to
apply theory in a simulated environment
that reflects working practices
•
97 per cent of all Health and Life Sciences
graduates are in employment or further
study within six months of completing their
course, and earning an average salary of
more than £23,363 (DLHE, 2012/13)
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Designed with your employability in mind,
our courses have continual input and close
links from leading employers such as
AstraZeneca, Ministry of Defense, NHS,
Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, Local Authorities
and councils, to name a few
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Benefit from courses which offer realworld experience. We offer integrated
and sandwich placement opportunities,
voluntary opportunities, live industry
projects and teaching from industry
experts, allowing you to gain transferable
skills so that you will stand out in the
graduate employment market
•
The faculty prides itself on supporting a
number of national healthcare initiatives,
such as Care and Compassion. As well
as embracing landmark partnerships
including; Macmillan Cancer Support UK
and with the Leicestershire and Rutland
Hospice where we have launched the
Centre for the Promotion of Excellence in
Palliative Care
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We pride ourselves on our internationally
excellent life-changing research, which
informs and inspires the education we
provide to students. Examples of our
inspiring research includes a pioneering
project on dried blood spot testing that
received a nomination for the prestigious
Times Higher Education Awards and the
development of an artificial pancreas.
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HIGHLIGHTS
•
Meet our Dean, and learn about the vision
and ambition for the faculty
•
Admissions drop-in, speak to a member of
our Admissions team for further guidance
about making an application and the
application process and find out more
about important UCAS dates for your diary
•
INFORMATION STANDS
•
Speak to our current students to find out
what life at DMU is really like. Ask our
students about your course of interest,
and learn more about what they do in their
spare time to socialise, how they juggle
university and personal commitments, the
demands of their course, and what extracurricular activities you could be involved in
beyond the course
Gain a flavour of our first-class facilities,
meet our academics and technicians
during the drop-ins to find out more about
your course and see where you could
be studying
Tweet your thoughts and feedback
@HLS_DMU
•
Building tours, explore the Hawthorn
Building to find out more about the faculty
Have a look at our faculty videos on
youtube.com/healthlifesciences
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Find out how you can gain valuable workbased skills and visit the Placements/
Employability information stand during
their drop-in times. With sandwich years,
voluntary opportunities and integrated
placement opportunities across a selection
of our courses, discover how you can
incorporate work experience into your time
at DMU
Connect with us
uk.linkedin.com/in/
healthandlifesciences
9.30am–1pm
Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
Hawthorn Building, Undercroft
Biomedical Science/Medical Science
Nursing
Hawthorn Building, room 1.08
Nursing and Midwifery Refreshment Room
Psychology
Healthcare Science (Audiology)
Human Communication – Speech and Language Therapy
Health Studies, Social Work, Sociology
Education Studies, Youth Work and Community Development
Criminology and Criminal Justice, Policing Studies (Practice),
and Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES SCHEDULE
9.30–10.15am
10.15–10.45am
10.45–11am
11–11.30am
11.30am–12pm
Welcome to the faculty
Registration
Admissions drop-in
Admissions
information stand/
UCAS explained
Hawthorn Building,
Undercroft
Building tours
Building tours
starting from
Hawthorn
Building, Undercroft
Placements/Employability
drop-in
Placements/
Employability
drop-in
Hawthorn Building,
Undercroft
Placements/Employability drop-in
PG Information drop-in
PG Information
drop-in
Hawthorn Building,
Undercroft
PG Information drop-in
12–12.30pm
Admissions information stand/UCAS explained
Faculty welcome
by the Dean
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.45
Building tours
starting from Hawthorn
Building tours
starting from Hawthorn
12.30–1pm
School of Allied Health Sciences
School of Nursing
and Midwifery
The Leicester School
of Pharmacy
9.30–10.15am
10.15–10.45am
10.45–11am
11–11.30am
11.30am–12pm
12.30–1pm
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.05
Forensic Science
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 1.05
Pharmacy plus Activities
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
Room 1.05
Pharmaceutical and
Cosmetic Science
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.45
Nursing
Midwifery
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.45
Biomedical Science/
Medical Science
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.05
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.05
Healthcare Science
(Audiology)
Health Studies
Human Communication
Speech and
Language Therapy
Sociology
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 1.30
Faculty welcome
by the Dean
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.45
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.46
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.05
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.33
Criminology and
Criminal Justice
School of Applied Social Sciences
12–12.30pm
Policing Studies
(Practice)/Criminal
Investigation with
Policing Studies
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.33
Education Studies
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 0.46
Psychology
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.36
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 00.36
Social Work
Youth Work and
Community Development
Talk
Hawthorn Building,
room 1.30
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CENTRAL ACTIVITIES
ACCOMMODATION
In addition to the organised campus tours, you can visit
Newarke Point, Victoria Hall, Bede Hall and Liberty Park
halls of residence at your leisure. These halls will be open
on a drop-in basis and you are welcome to call in, view
the show flat and talk to a member of our on-site team,
who will be delighted to show you around. Please see the
campus map on page 21 for the location of these halls.
There will also be an accommodation information
stand situated outside the Campus Centre with staff
readily available to answer any questions you may have
regarding the student accommodation on offer.
DMU Accommodation Service and SULETS are DMU’s
official accommodation providers. We also endorse the
following private providers: UNITE, Liberty Living and
Victoria Halls.
STUDENT GATEWAY DROP-IN
MUSLIM PRAYER ROOM VISITS
Our specialist staff will be waiting to meet you
in the Student Gateway (in Gateway House) to
discuss the flexible and responsive support we
provide to all DMU students.
Location: The Prayer Room is based on the
Lower-Ground floor of the Portland Building.
Our support teams:
•
Provide information, advice and guidance
in areas such as disability, mental health,
finance, life coaching, counselling
and transitions
•
Encourage students to be active, healthy
and aware of their personal safety
•
Provide advice for mature students and
international students
•
Ensure care leavers and estranged students
are supported during their transition to
student life
•
Offer confidential, non-judgemental
pastoral care and support for all students
irrespective of belief. The university
has a Muslim Prayer Room and
Muslim Chaplaincy, and a Christian
Chaplaincy team
•
Offer careers advice and employment
opportunities through Unitemps, our own
onsite recruitment agency for students
and graduates
•
Come and see us to find out more about
how we can help you fulfil your potential
during your time at DMU.
The entrance to the Prayer Room is from the
back entrance of the Portland Building, on
Newarke Close.
Visitors are invited to drop-in to view the Prayer
Room throughout the day (9.30am–3pm).
Guests can find out how the Prayer Room
functions and how the Muslim Chaplain
is working with colleagues in Student and
Academic Services to enhance the
student experience.
Please kindly adhere to the Prayer Room
etiquette by dressing modestly, placing your
shoes on the racks provided and observing
silence during prayer time. Prayers will take
place at 1.20pm and visitors are welcome to
participate. Should you have any accessibility
requirements, please notify the Welcome Team
in the registration area prior to visiting the
Prayer Room. DMU has a Christian and Muslim
Chaplaincy - providing pastoral support to
students of all faiths and none.
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#DMUglobal
DMU HERITAGE CENTRE
#DMUglobal is an exciting programme offering
the majority of DMU students the chance to enjoy
an international experience during their studies –
providing relevant work, volunteering and study-related
opportunities on campus, in the UK or at destinations
across the world. Studying at DMU and taking part in
#DMUglobal will help strengthen your CV, broaden your
cultural horizons and develop your personal resilience.
When you graduate, you can stand out in an increasingly
competitive global employment market.
De Montfort University’s Heritage Centre showcases
the rich history that surrounds our campus and tells the
story of the university and its contribution to teaching,
research and the lives of our students over 145 years.
It hosts two gallery spaces which will support our ongoing
temporary exhibitions programme. Visit the centre to
learn more. Please see the campus map on page 21 for
the location.
Please feel free to visit the #DMUglobal information
stand in the Campus Centre where staff will be happy
to answer any questions you may have about the
opportunities the programme can offer.
DMU has more disabled students than almost any other university in
the UK. We want to recruit students on the basis of their academic ability,
and recognise that this requires us to ensure our disabled students are
welcomed as equal participants in every aspect of
university life.
UCAS INFORMATION
An opportunity to talk to the experts about the UCAS
application process. We are here to help you through
the final stages of accepting offers, Firm and Insurance
choices through to what happens on Results Day. If you
are at the start of the process and applying to university
next year we give you some early guidance and help you
understand the journey ahead.
DE MONTFORT STUDENTS’ UNION
Every single student at De Montfort University
automatically joins DSU when they come to study here. Chat to them on the first floor of the Campus Centre
about the hundreds of sports, societies and volunteering
opportunities available, how you can get involved in the
award winning Demon Media and the shops, services and
welfare advice all run by the Students’ Union.
DISABILITY ADVICE AND SUPPORT
Our inclusive philosophy is exemplified by our award-nominated Disability
Advice and Support service. Many aspects of their work, in areas such as
dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorders and diabetes we believe are sector-leading.
MENTAL HEALTH INCLUSION TEAM
Our Mental Health Inclusion team are here to assist students with the practical
impact of mental health conditions in a university environment. The team are able
to assess students’ needs and offer the appropriate intervention. This may include
practical advice on how to manage mental health difficulties, short-term interventions or
recommendations for ongoing adjustments. Central to our vision is the aim to promote
individual resilience and improve employment prospects.
DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCES
Funding is available for some students with disabilities, long-term health conditions, mental
health conditions (such as depression or schizophrenia) and specific learning differences,
such as dyslexia, to cover extra costs associated with studying, including specialist equipment
and academic personal support.
You may wish to speak to a member of the Disability Advice and Support Service or the
Mental Health Inclusion team, who would also be able to offer support in applying.
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Art Factory (Art, Design and Humanities)
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John Whitehead Building
2
Bede Hall (hall of residence)
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Kimberlin Library
3
4
Bede Island (Technology Leicester
Media School)
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Campus Centre Building
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Check-in, ground floor (start here)
Students’ Union, floor 1
Student Finance talk, floor 2
Parents talk, floor 2
UCAS information talk, floor 2
De Montfort Students’ Union talk, floor 2
Liberty Park (private hall of residence)
Mill Studios (Art, Design and Humanities)
27
New Wharf (hall of residence)
28
Newarke Point (private hall of residence)
29
PACE Building (Performance Arts Centre for
Excellence) (Art, Design and Humanities)
6
Clephan Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
30
7
Confucius Institute
31
8
Edith Murphy House (Health and
Life Sciences)
Queens Building (Technology School of
Engineering and Sustainable Development
and Leicester Media School)
32
Main car park
33
The Grange (private hall of residence)
34
The Greenhouse and
Accommodation Office
35
The Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
36
Trinity House
37
Victoria Hall (private hall of residence)
38
Waterway Gardens (hall of residence)
39
Wellesley House (Art, Design
and Humanities)
40
Shuttle Bus point
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The Magazine Gateway
9
Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone
10
Estates Development Building
11
Estates Services Building including
Security Office
12
Filbert Village (private hall of residence)
13
Fletcher Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
14
Forensic Science Facility
15
Gateway House (Technology,
Student Gateway)
16
Hawthorn Building (Health and
Life Sciences)
17
Heritage Centre (based within
Hawthorn Building)
18
Heritage House (Art, Design
and Humanities)
19
Hugh Aston Building (Business and Law)
20
Innovation Centre
21
John Sandford Building
Portland Building (Art, Design
and Humanities)
Pedestrianised area
8
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21
Main Building (Leicestershire Chamber
of Commerce and the Centre for English
Language Learning)
26
Chantry Building
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27
35
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22
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28
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30
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St Margaret’s
Bus Station
PEDESTRIAN MAP
Police
Station
Highcross
John Lewis
Car Park
Cinema
de Lux
Haymarket
Bus Station
Clock
Tower
Highcross
Haymarket
Shopping Ctr.
Phoenix
Square Cinema
Wygston’s
House
Leicester
Guildhall Cathedral
St Martins
House
St Martin’s
Square
STR
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Athena
Leicester
Market
SAM
Leicester
Lanes
ET
Curve
anak
seum
St George’s
Retail Park
Visit Leicester
St. George’s
Church
Map Key
Road (normal access)
Pedestrianised (restricted vehicle access)
Pedestrianised (no driving or cycling)
Town
Hall Square
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Pedestrianised (no vehicle access)
Major Road/Dual Carriageway
Town
Hall
Park & Ride
Public Toilets
Library
Disabled Access
Car Park (multi-storey)
Leicester
Castle
Car Park (surface level only)
Magistrates
Court
Newarke
Houses
Museum
The
Magazine
Little
Theatre
Post Office
Traffic Camera
The
Y Theatre
Jain
Temple
De Montfort
University
Leicester
City
Council
Church
Major Bus Areas
Secure Bike Park
Walkways
City Centre
Pedestrian route
Public car park
© Leicester Shire Promotions Ltd
One-way street
Wellesley
House
CITY MAP
Royal
Leicester
Railway
Station
De Montfort University
County &
Crown
Courts
De Montfort
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Bursary Contributes towards student fees and/
or living costs. Is often means-tested and is
non-repayable.
Conditional offer An offer made to an applicant
by a university or college, whereby the applicant
must fulfil certain criteria before they can be
accepted on the relevant course.
Confirmation When conditional offers that
have been accepted by an applicant become
unconditional or are declined. Confirmation may
be dependent on an applicant’s qualification/
exam results or other conditions.
Dean A senior officer, with an academic
background who is in charge of a section
of the university.
Dissertation An essay or report usually of
several thousand words on a specific subject that
is completed during a course of study,
often in the final year.
Faculty Schools and departments are grouped
together into faculties.
Means-testing An investigative process
undertaken to assess whether or not a student is
eligible to qualify for financial assistance from the
UK Government.
NUS National Union of Students. Provides
information about all aspects of student life.
Scholarship A financial award in recognition
of excellence to help support students through
university. Awarded purely on merit in areas of
academia, music or sport, they do not have to
be repaid.
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satisfied the criteria and can attend the course.
Joint honours An undergraduate degree on
which students study two subjects.
Undergraduate A student at a university who
has not yet received a degree.
Lecture One of the main teaching mechanisms
of universities. They tend to be larger than a
regular school class and less interactive.
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