Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton Institute of

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

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

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

Our core values • • • At the University of Wolverhampton we will be: ethical respectful transparent inclusive and fair challenging confident collaborative professional.

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

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

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

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

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

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