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Plan your Open Day

We can't wait to see you at our Open Day on Saturday, 27 September. To get the most out of your visit, use the schedule below to plan what you'd like to see.

Plan your day

View the event programmes below:

Plan your journey

Our campuses are easily accessible whether you're driving or taking public transport. Check out our information on getting here to help you plan your route. If you're planning on travelling by car, you can park for free. The postcode for navigation is SR1 3SD for City Campus and SR6 0DD for the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. 

You can also use our interactive map, which allows you to easily get directions to and from each building or facility, whether on foot or by car. All you need to do is enter your locations, choose your method of transport, and the map will give you detailed instructions on how to get to where you need to be.

Two student ambassadors speaking to a guest outdoors during an Open Day

Health Sciences and Wellbeing Open Day

General talks

Talk Time
Welcome Talk

10:30am–10:50am
Undergraduate Finance, Scholarships and Bursaries

11am–11:30am, 1:30pm–2pm
Student Life

11:30am–12pm


Subject talks

Talk Time
Cosmetic Science 1pm–2pm
Healthcare Sciences 11:30am–1pm
Medicine 11:30am–12:45pm
Midwifery 12pm–1pm
Nursing* 11am–2pm
Occupational Therapy 11:15am–12:45pm
Paramedic Science 12:30pm–1:45pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences 11:30am–12:30pm
Pharmacy 1pm–2pm

Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation Therapy

 11:15am–12:45pm
Psychology 11:15am–12:45pm
Sport 1pm–2pm

*Demos will be available throughout the day so that you can drop in anytime.


Accommodation tours

Tour Time
Precinct – tours last approximately 30 minutes 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm
Clanny House –  tour last approximately 30 minutes  10:45am,12:15pm
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay – tours last approximately 50 minutes 10:20am, 10:50am, 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:50pm, 1:20pm


Campus tours

Tour Time
City Campus 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm
St Peter's Campus

Business and Technology Open Day

General talks

Talk Time
Welcome Talk

10:30am–10:50am
Undergraduate Finance, Scholarships and Bursaries

11am–11:30am, 1:30pm–2pm
Student Life

12pm–12:30pm


Subject talks

Talk Time
Business 12:15pm–1:30pm
Computer Science 12:30pm–1:45pm
Engineering 11:30am–12:45pm
Esports 12:30pm–1:30pm
Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism 11:30am–12:30pm


Accommodation tours

Tour Time
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay – tours last approximately 50 minutes 10:20am, 10:50am, 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:50pm, 1:20pm


Campus tours

Tour Time
St Peter's Campus 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm
Visitor reading open day guide

Education, Social Sciences and Law Open Day

General talks

Talk Time
Welcome Talk

10:30am–10:50am
Undergraduate Finance, Scholarships and Bursaries

11am–11:30am, 1:30pm–2pm
Student Life

12pm–12:30pm


Subject talks

Talk Time
Childhood Studies 12:45pm–1:30pm
Community and Youth Work 12:45pm–1:30pm
Criminology 11:15am–12:15pm
Education Studies 12:45pm–1:30pm
Health and Social Care 12pm–12:45pm
Law 12:30pm–1:15pm
Primary Education 11:30pm–12:30pm
Professional Policing 12pm–12:45pm
Secondary Education 11:15am–12pm
Social Work 11:15am–12pm


Accommodation tours

Tour Time
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay – tours last approximately 50 minutes 10:20am, 10:50am, 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:50pm, 1:20pm


Campus tours

Tour Time
St Peter's Campus 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm
A view of the quad at St Peter's Campus. There is a large building with the words

Media and Creative Industries Open Day

General talks

Talk Time
Welcome Talk

10:30am–10:50am
Undergraduate Finance, Scholarships and Bursaries

11am–11:30am, 1:30pm–2pm
Student Life

12pm–12:30pm


Subject talks

Talk Time
Animation 11:30am–12:45pm
English 11:30am–12:15pm
Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration 12:15pm–1:45pm
Journalism and Social Media Management 12:30pm–2pm
Media 12:30pm–2pm
Photography 11:30am–12:45pm
Performance 12:15pm–1:45pm


Accommodation tours

Tour Time
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay – tours last approximately 50 minutes 10:20am, 10:50am, 11:20am, 11:50am, 12:50pm, 1:20pm


Campus tours

Tour Time
St Peter's Campus 11am, 11:45am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm

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