Our two campuses are easy to access 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 to come to an Open Day by car, you can park for free. Our campus postcodes are:
City Campus: SR1 3SD
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's: SR6 0DD.
Which campus?
The campus you need to go to depends on the course you're interested in:
City Campus subjects
Health
Sciences
Art and Design (fine art, graphic design, illustration, fashion)
Performance.
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's subjects
Computer science
Engineering
Education
Business
Tourism
Social sciences
Law
Film and Media
Art and Design (photography, animation)
Journalism
English.
Check your confirmation email to see which campus you need to register at.
View a sample Open Day programme to get an idea of what to expect at our next Open Day:
Talk
Time
Money Matters: Student Finance Explained
11am-11:30am
Student Life
11:30am-12pm
Welcome Talk
10:30am-10:50am
Biological Sciences
11:30am-1pm
Cosmetic Science
12:45pm-1:45pm
Fashion Design
12:30pm-1:45pm
Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Illustration
12:30pm-1:45pm
Medicine
11:30am-1pm
Midwifery
12pm-1pm
Nursing*
11am-2pm
Occupational Therapy
11:15am-12:45pm
Paramedic Science
12:30pm-1:45pm
Performance
12:30pm-1:30pm
Pharmaceutical Sciences
11:15am-12:15pm
Pharmacy
12:45pm-1:45pm
Physiotherapy, and Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy
11:15am-12:45pm
Psychology
11:15am-12:45pm
Sport
12:45pm-1:45pm
*Demos will be available throughout the day – drop in anytime.
Campus tours
11am
11:45am
12:30pm
1:15pm.
Campus tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Accommodation tours
The Precinct:
11am
11:45am
12:30pm
1:15pm
1:45pm*.
Tours will last approximately 30 minutes and include a short walk.
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay:
9:40am
10:10am
10:40am
11:10am
11:40am
12:10pm
1:10pm
1:40pm*
2:10pm*.
Tours will last approximately 45 minutes.
*Please note, these tours will return after the event is finished and the marketplace has closed.
Talk
Time
Money Matters: Student Finance Explained
11am-11:30am
Student Life
12pm-12:30pm
Welcome Talk
10:30am-10:50am
Animation
11:30am-12:45 pm
Accounting and Business
12:30pm-1:45pm
Childhood Studies
12:45pm-1:30pm
Computer Science
12:30pm-1:45pm
Community and Youth Work
12:45pm-1:30pm
Criminology
11:15am-12:15pm
Education Studies
12:45pm-1:30pm
Engineering
11:30am-12:45pm
English
11:15am-12pm
Film and Media
12:15pm-1:45pm
Health and Social Care
12pm-12:45pm
Journalism and Social Media Management
12:15pm-1:45pm
Law
12:30pm-1:30pm
Photography
11:30am-12:45pm
Primary Education Undergraduate
11:30am-12:30pm
Professional Policing
12pm-12.45pm
Secondary Education Undergraduate
11:15am-12pm
Social Work
11:15am-12pm
Tourism and Hospitality
11:30am-12:30pm
Campus tours
11am
11:45am
12:30pm
1:15pm.
Campus tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Accommodation tours
Panns Bank and Scotia Quay:
9:40am
10:10am
10:40am
11:10am
11:40am
12:10pm
1:10pm
1:40pm*
2:10pm*.
Tours will last approximately 45 minutes.
*Please note, these tours will return after the event is finished and the marketplace has closed.
The programme for our next Open Day (Saturday 26 September) is to be confirmed.
How to spend the day
We know your time is precious and you'll want to make the most of your visit. Whether you're spending the whole day with us, or just popping in, here's what we think you should prioritise:
Visit the marketplace after checking in: Find your subject stand and speak to academic staff about your course. There may be some current students there too. After that, take a look at the other stands to find out more about the University. You could learn about scholarships and bursaries, get finance information, and see what student support is available. There's also a stand where you can book your accommodation tour.
Attend the Welcome Talk: Get an introduction to Sunderland and the University. You'll hear from a panel of current students, members of our executive team, and alumni on what makes Sunderland a great place to study.
Attend your subject talk: Make sure to head to the room where your talk is at in plenty of time. Our event staff and Student Ambassadors will be on hand to help direct you.
Go on a campus tour: This will give you a general idea of where things are on campus. Your subject talk will have a more specific facilities tour included.
See our accommodation (if relevant): If you're moving away from home for university, you'll want to see what our accommodation looks like. Remember to coordinate your tour time with your subject talk so you don't miss either – speak to event staff to discuss timings.
Attend your subject talk: If your subject talk happens to be during your visit, we recommend that you prioritise this. Subject talks are a great way to find out more about your chosen course. They're often followed by a tour of the teaching facilities too. If there's time, you could also pop to the marketplace afterwards to ask academic staff any questions you may have.
Take a tour: Depending on your needs, we'd recommend choosing either a campus or accommodation tour. You probably won't have time for both if you're going to your subject talk. Think about what is best for you - if you're living at home for university, then a campus tour makes more sense. If you're planning to move away, an accommodation tour is the better option.
Speak to academic staff: Head to the marketplace after checking in and find your subject stand. Here you'll be able to speak to staff about your chosen course and get some answers to your questions. If your subject talk and tour happens to be during your visit, you may be able to fit this in.
See the campus: You may have time for a full campus tour, delivered by our Student Ambassadors, or you may wish to have a quick look around yourself. Speak to event staff for directions.
Our recommendations are just a guide of course – you can pick and choose activities depending on your personal priorities. Just think about timings – you may not be able to attend everything if you arrive near the end of the day.
What to ask at an Open Day
Wondering what to ask staff and students when you're here?
A good place to start could be information about your course. You could ask about:
Contact time: How many hours will you be in a lecture or workshop compared to independent study time?
Assignments: What types of assignments will you do? Essays, reports, projects, experiments, presentations and performances are all types of assignments and assessments – which ones will you do?
Careers: What jobs are available to you after studying this course? Are there any placements or workplace opportunities as part of the course?
Extracurricular activities: Are there any field trips? Can you take part in any competitions or volunteering projects?
You could also ask our friendly Student Ambassadors (look out for their orange hoodies!) about student life:
Sports and societies: Which clubs are available to join? How much do they cost and how often do they meet?
Living in Sunderland: What is it like to be a student in Sunderland? What is the cost of living and what is there to do?
Remember that there's no such thing as a silly question and we want to make sure you get all the answers you need.
Upcoming Open Days
We run Open Days throughout the year – here are the dates for your diary:
Event
Date
Time
Undergraduate Open Day
Saturday 26 September 2026
10am-2pm
Undergraduate Open Evening
Wednesday 11 November 2026
4pm-7pm
Postgraduate Open Evening
Thursday 4 February 2027
3pm-7pm
Undergraduate Open Evening
Wednesday 24 February 2027
4pm-7pm
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Open Day
Saturday 12 June 2027
TBC
Please note that bookings may not be available for all future events – see our Open Days listings for available events.
Now that you're ready for your next Open Day, book your place and we'll see you soon!
