1. Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton
Institute of Education
Undergraduate courses
Open day 6th February 2016

2. Wolverhampton University
Widening participation university
We provide a broad range of educational opportunities and pathways
We focus on;
Enhancing your experience, attainment and progression
The highest quality in learning and teaching

3. The University of Opportunity
Employability - 97% of our graduates are in employment and training 6 months after graduation
Links with industry – employability skills embedded throughout our courses and placement opportunities
World-leading research – All your lecturers are actively involved in research and writing for publications.
Outstanding facilities - we have invested £125 million over the past 15 years with a further £45 million over the next two years to ensure our students have access to the very best learning facilities

4. Our core values At the University of Wolverhampton we will be: ethical
respectful
transparent
inclusive and fair
challenging
confident
collaborative
professional.
These values guide how we engage with you as students

5. Wolverhampton University
Split campus university
At Walsall campus we offer you;
New LIS building in the performance hub
Study skill support, advisors and online ‘skills for learning’ resources
IT software and support to help you succeed in your studies
Sports facilities

6. What is it like to be a student in HE
Getting to know academic expectations;
Lectures, seminars and tutorials
Independent learning and study
Reading
Thinking critically
Gaining a voice and expressing personal values and beliefs

7. Transitions Changes in physical environments
Emotional responses to studying
Developing friendships
Understanding why and how to engage in successful study
Transformation of your learning

8. The courses can take you to careers in …
Family support work
Parenting assessment
Work in charities and the voluntary sector
Local authorities
Criminal justice system
Work with young people
Further study such as
Masters in Social work, Education or teaching in Adult Education
Teaching
Managing children’s centres and children centre roles.
Further study such as Masters in Play work or Social work
Research
Early Years Teacher

9. What we offer in our undergraduate courses…
A personal tutor for three years and allocated during welcome week
Placement journey
NSS results 88% overall satisfaction
96% in employment within 6 months
Academic and employability skills embedded into modules
Staff expertise
All active researchers

10. Any Questions??