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Applicant interviews: guidance and information

School of Science, Engineering & Design

2018-19 entry

http://www.tees.ac.uk/


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Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2

2. Arrival and registration ..................................................................................................... 3

3. Interview ............................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4

Selection process ................................................................................................................. 4

Your interview ...................................................................................................................... 4

Portfolio of work ................................................................................................................... 5

Dress code ........................................................................................................................... 5

4. Fees and funding ............................................................................................................... 6

5. Teesside University Advance ........................................................................................... 6

6. Why Teesside University? ................................................................................................ 7

7. Our courses at a glance .................................................................................................... 8

DESIGN ............................................................................................................................... 8

ENGINEERING .................................................................................................................... 8

MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................................... 9

SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................. 9

8. Qualifications and tariff points ....................................................................................... 10

9. Visit Programme .............................................................................................................. 11



1. Introduction We are pleased that you have chosen to apply for a course with us. Your interview will help us consider your individual circumstances, as well as your predicted or achieved grades, when we make you an offer. Use this day to gather information on all courses related to your subject, get careers advice from our subject specialists, and learn more about the progression routes available to enter your chosen career. When the time comes for you to select your firm and insurance choices, it is important that you are in a position to make an informed decision; one that will help you gain a place on the course that is right for you and at a university where you will feel happy and content. We’ll do everything we can to help you arrive at the right decision. The volume of information provided can be quite daunting, so you may find it helpful to bring someone with you, like a relative or friend, to discuss your options. Your guests can participate in talks and tours, but not the interview session. At the end of the day you and your guests will be able to share their thoughts and opinions with you, hopefully helping you make the best choice.



2. Arrival and registration When you arrive please report to reception in Stephenson – see our campus map on page 11. If you wish to go on an optional campus tour, you should arrive for 11.45am. All other visitors may arrive at any time between 12.00pm - 12.50pm. We have a great range of catering outlets on campus if you want to buy some lunch before you arrive. Depending on the sequence of your interview you can expect to finish the day between 4.00pm - 5.00pm. By car Middlesbrough is linked to the national road network by the A1(M), A19 and A66 dual carriageways. Follow signs to the town centre – the University is signposted from there. Please note: If you have been invited to attend an interview on a Saturday then you may use the University car park outside Stephenson free of charge. If your interview is on a Wednesday, there may be limited parking available on campus in the Dartmouth pay-and-display car park located on Southfield Road for a fee of £2.00. Otherwise, please use one of the town centre pay-and-display car parks. The Cleveland Centre car park is only a five-minute walk away. If you are disabled and in need of a car parking space on campus, please contact our admissions team to reserve a space. Our satellite navigation postcode: TS1 3BX By bus and coach A National Express coach service operates to and from Middlesbrough bus station. By train Middlesbrough is half an hour from Darlington station, which operates direct services to London and Edinburgh. The TransPennine Express runs trains between Middlesbrough and Newcastle, York, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester airport and Liverpool. Arriving late If you are delayed and due to arrive later than 1.00pm, please contact us giving your full name, course and estimated time of arrival – we will do everything possible to enable you to join the programme of events. Download all travel information and find local hotels – tees.ac.uk/travel

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/about/visiting/travel.cfm



3. Interview

Introduction

We use interviews to help us find out more about you and to understand any challenges you may have had to overcome in your journey to applying to university. Your interview helps our admissions staff tailor your offer to your own particular background and circumstances, taking into consideration your individual strengths and potential to succeed.

Selection process

We have already made a provisional decision based on the information provided in your application form and will send a formal offer of a place, and any conditions attached, through UCAS shortly after your interview. By performing well at interview you can improve your chance of receiving an offer tailored to your individual background and potential. A good interview performance is taken into consideration if your achieved grades don’t quite match the conditions specified in the formal offer. If you have used more than one of your five UCAS choices for a course at Teesside University then normally a single interview covers all your selected courses, as long as these are in the School of Science, Engineering & Design. If you have applied for more than one course and you receive more than one invitation from Teesside University, please contact us to confirm which interview you are attending and we will try to arrange for you to be met with the admissions tutor of all the courses you have applied for on the same date.

Your interview

The interview is to enable us to learn more about you and for you to ask us any questions about studying at university, your course and career prospects. The interview is intended to be a friendly and pleasant interaction between you and your interviewer. It is semi-structured and partly prescribed, with a significant part of the interview directed by your interviewer based on your own background, interests and qualifications. You have the opportunity to ask questions during the interview. During your interview you should aim to:

• give a fuller account of yourself, including hobbies and skills relevant to the course which you wish to study

• demonstrate your communication skills • inform the admissions staff of any information which might have been omitted from your application

form • seek answers to the questions you might have on the application process, funding, courses available

and career prospects. During your interview your interviewer will focus on evaluating:

• your communication skills • your enthusiasm and commitment to your chosen field of study • your determination and potential to succeed • your potential to benefit from our employability-enhancing curriculum.



The outcome of your interview is important and will help our admissions team to:

• confirm that your selected course matches your background and interests • decide the details of the formal offer to be made • decide how flexible we can be if your grades do not quite match the conditions specified in your

formal offer.

Portfolio of work

The following courses require a portfolio of work to be presented. • fashion • graphic design and illustration • interior design • product design and creative innovation • textile design

If you are attending an interview for a course listed above, please bring along to your interview your portfolio of creative work. Your portfolio should show evidence of:

• your ability to present ideas through visual communication • a level of research, experimentation and development • your technical and practical abilities • effective presentation techniques relevant to the creative design course you are applying for.

This forms the basis for discussion at the interview and helps in assessing your skills and commitment to a career in the creative and design industries.

Dress code

Your interview is formal and professional, however, we do not prescribe a dress code. Some applicants arrive smartly dressed in suit and tie while others arrive in smart casual wear. We ask that you use your own judgement as to what clothes to wear.



4. Fees and funding

Fees

A full-time undergraduate degree at Teesside University costs £9,250 a year for home and EU students studying BA/BSc/BEng/MEng courses. Full-time foundation degrees, higher national certificates and diplomas and other qualifications below degree level cost £6,150 a year.

We offer financial assistance to eligible students including: • reduced fees of £5,050 for the final-year of our integrated master’s degrees (MEng) • no fees for your work placement year.

* Costs for 2018-19 entry. Check online for the most up-to-date fees and funding information. Find out more - tees.ac.uk/funding Teesside University scholarships We have several scholarships awarded on a competitive basis.

Scholarship Amount

Tees Valley Community Foundation scholarship £5,000

Marjorie Hearnshaw scholarship £3,000

Dr Ken Home scholarship £5,000

Brittan scholarship £7,500

Find out more - tees.ac.uk/scholarships

5. Teesside University Advance

At Teesside University we provide you with a stimulating and technology-enabled learning environment. To help you make the most of this, we provide you with:

• an Apple iPad installed with Office 365 software, the University's student portal, access to email, timetables, virtual learning environment and library resources

• an iPad compatible keyboard • £100 credit that can be used to purchase course textbooks and learning resources • plus lecture-capture technology across campus you can access recordings of lectures at any time, from

anywhere. This is available for all home, EU and international students enrolling on Year 0 or Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate course delivered at our Middlesbrough campus from September 2018.

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/fulltime/funding.cfm



6. Why Teesside University? Making the right choice of university and course can help you enjoy your student years and enhance your career prospects. We are a modern, international university with a growing reputation for academic excellence and for a first-class student experience informed by engagement with research, business and the professions. And we have a particularly strong reputation in design, engineering and science subjects.

• Cutting-edge campus - over £270m invested in our campus with leading-edge digital innovation, top-notch science and engineering facilities, and fantastic sport facilities.

• We enhance your employability and emphasise professionalism through work placements,

volunteering, live projects and accredited courses. Our graduates are working all over the world for companies such as Aston Martin, Cummins, BAE Systems, Johnson Matthey, HSBC, Jacobs, United States Air Force Research Lab, Vodafone, BP, the NHS, Rolls-Royce, Raleigh UK, Adele Foods, Computer Forensics Alliance, the police.

• The hub of student night life is our award-winning Students' Union - winner of the Gold Award in the

2016 Best Bar None awards.

• Ranked 23rd in the UK and number one in the North East for teaching excellence (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017).

• Listed in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2016-17

• Through our on-campus business support, our graduates have launched more than 430 new businesses, creating 600+ jobs.

• Fantastic facilities and student support services – our library combines library services with IT.

Alongside a third of a million volumes of printed material, we have 1,300 study places and 400 open access networked stations with multimedia capability and DVD players.

• Affordable accommodation right here on campus or just a short walk away – the cost of living is

relatively low with student discounts widely available.

• Tees Valley is one of the country's best kept secrets. We've got top surf, a national park on our doorstep, plus unique shopping and culture, bars and famous clubs.

Take a look in and around Middlesbrough - tees.ac.uk/middlesbrough

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/about/visiting/middlesbrough_region.cfm



7. Our courses at a glance Our courses provide a high level of academic education combined with development of a wide range of practical skills. We emphasise team projects, problem solving and real-world case studies. We help blend theory and knowledge in the context of business, society and the environment – developing the skills employers value most. DESIGN 3-years full time / 4-years full time (with Foundation Year) All degrees are available with a work placement year which adds one year to the duration of study

• Fashion BA (Hons) • Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons) • Interior Design BA (Hons) • Product Design with Creative Innovation BA (Hons) • Textile Design BA (Hons)

ENGINEERING 3-years full time / 4-years full time (with Foundation Year) All degrees are available ‘with Industry’ which adds a work placement year to the duration of study

• Aerospace Engineering BEng (Hons) • Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) • Instrumentation and Control Engineering BEng (Hons) • Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

4-years full time MEng degrees All degrees are available ‘with Industry’ which adds a work placement year to the duration of study

• Aerospace Engineering MEng(Hons) • Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) • Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) • Instrumentation and Control Engineering MEng (Hons) • Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Top-up degrees are one-year full-time courses allowing you to top-up a Higher National Diploma and foundation degree to an undergraduate degree.

• Civil Engineering BEng Tech (Hons) [one year top-up] • Mechanical Engineering BEng Tech (Hons) [one year top-up] • Petroleum and Gas Engineering BEng Tech (Hons) [one year top-up]

Higher National Certificate / Higher National Diploma • Advanced Home Construction HNC • Advanced Home Construction HND



MATHEMATICS 3-years full time / 4-years full time (with Foundation Year) All degrees are available with a work placement year which adds one year to the duration of study

• Financial Mathematics BSc (Hons) • Mathematics BSc (Hons)

SCIENCE 3-years full time / 4-years full time (with Foundation Year) All degrees are available with a work placement year which adds one year to the duration of study

• Biochemistry BSc (Hons) • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) • Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) • Chemistry BSc (Hons) • Computer and Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) • Crime Scene Science BSc (Hons) • Environmental Science BSc (Hons) • Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) • Food Science and Engineering BSc (Hons) • Forensic Science BSc (Hons) • Health Sciences BSc (Hons) • Human Biology BSc (Hons) • Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)



8. Qualifications and tariff points Most UK applicants applying for a place on a degree course will most likely be studying one of the UK qualifications in tariff tables, but we also consider applicants offering equivalent UK, EU and international qualifications. UCAS provides many tables of tariffs for a very wide range of qualifications – the web address for these is www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/entry-requirements/ucas-undergraduate-tariff-points Contact us if you have any queries relating to your qualifications and your offer. In many cases we may be able to help you find solutions if your qualifications and attained grades do not match exactly the entry requirements for your course.

http://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/entry-requirements/ucas-undergraduate-tariff-points

http://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/entry-requirements/ucas-undergraduate-tariff-points

http://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/business/training/higher_degree_apprenticeships.cfm



9. Visit programme

Time Event Venue Notes

11.30am Registration desk opens

Stephenson

12.00pm Optional campus tour and refreshments

Stephenson If you don’t want to go on a campus tour you should aim to arrive between 12.30pm and 12.45pm.

12.30pm -12.55pm

Main registration

Stephenson

1.00pm-1.20pm

Welcome and introduction

To be confirmed on the day

An overview of the University, School, fees and funding, and key facts.

1.30pm-2.45pm

Subject-specific talks and relevant laboratory tours


3.00pm-5.00pm

Individual interviews


Please remain in the waiting area until you are called for your interview. Individual interviews last between 15 and 30 minutes. Refreshments are available.

We prioritise early interviews for those who have travelled the furthest. On busy days, the last interviews for those who live closest to the University are around 4.30pm - 5.00pm. If you need to leave early for specific travel arrangements then please let us know before you arrive so that we can try to prioritise your interview accordingly. Please let us know if you or your guests have any additional requirements. If you have a disability we can arrange for you to meet with our Disability Co-ordinator to discuss your support needs while you study with us. After your interview, our staff are available to answer any questions. Or you can drop us a line any time after your visit. We hope you find the day informative and enjoyable.



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