Undergraduate On-Campus Open Day
Saturday 17 October 2026 - Schedule
Registration opens at 8.45am and the event starts at 9am!
Our open day is all about discovering what makes our university special.
We want to make sure you get to meet your lecturers, see where you'll be studying, and get a real sense of what your time as a Roehampton student will look like.
Our friendly team will be on hand throughout the day to help you make the most out of your visit. Look out for staff in green jackets or with pink stickers, ready to answer any questions and student ambassadors (you won't miss them in their yellow hoodies!) eager to share their personal experiences with you.
When you arrive, please head to the library by the main entrance (postcode: SW15 5PU) to register. Registration opens at 8.45am and the event starts at 9am!
Get familiar with our campus - view our map
If you have any questions, accessibility requirements or would like further information, email us.
What's going on
Talks
Get a sneak peek into life at Roehampton. See below for more detailed information about the sessions.
Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell
Join our support teams for an interactive session designed to help you feel confident about your next steps. We’ll guide you through the application journey, explain student finance, and introduce the services and opportunities available to help you build skills, gain experience and prepare for your future career.
Fairs
Location: Library
Drop by anytime for a one-on-one chat with our support teams who are here to help you throughout your time at Roehampton. Whether you have questions about accommodation, finance, wellbeing, or more, we’ve got you covered!
- Accommodation
- Admissions
- Disabilities and Dyslexia
- Finance
- Roehampton Students' Union
- Sports and Esports
- Student Futures
- Study Abroad
- Wellbeing
Location: Library
You’ll have the opportunity to attend subject talks (schedule below) to hear directly from our academics and gain deeper insight into your chosen area of study – our Academic Fair offers the chance to speak with academics across all subjects to ask further questions and continue the conversation.
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Business and Law
- Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment
- Education and Teacher Training
- Nursing and Allied Health
- Life and Health Sciences
- Psychology
- Continuing Education
Tours
Location: Library
Campus
Get a feel for life at Roehampton by seeing our campus through the eyes of a student. A guided campus tour with one of our student ambassadors is the perfect way to explore what makes Roehampton unique and see what your future could look like here.
The tour lasts around one hour and give you the chance to experience:
- A walk around our stunning, green campus
- A look at our state-of-the-art facilities
- Insight into student life, with tips from a student ambassador
Accommodation
Tour our halls and see where you could be living! Explore your future home on campus and get a taste of what it’s like to live at Roehampton. From secure, all-inclusive living to being just steps away from your lectures, you’ll see how our accommodation helps you thrive.
The tour lasts around one hour and will give you the chance to experience:
- Your future campus home - safe, social, and all bills included
- The perfect balance of study and social life in our vibrant student community
- Explore the different options we have to suit every budget
Tour the lab you'll be studying in with your academic.
Times: Follow subject session (10.45 - 11.45am)
| Course | Location |
| Biological Sciences | 137, Parkstead House |
| Biomedcial Science | 129, Parkstead House |
| Health Sciences | 104, Parkstead House |
| Nutrition and Health | 229, Parkstead House |
| Zoology | 232, Parkstead House |
Tour the lab you'll be studying in with your academic.
Location: 234, Parkstead House, Whitelands College
Times: 12 - 3pm
Minibuses will be running from main campus to Whitelands.
Subject taster sessions
Experience what it’s like to study your chosen subject, explore new interests, and discover how Roehampton can help you take your passions to the next level.
Select the dropdown below for more information.
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Welcome talk School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment |
10 - 10.30am 001, Howard |
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Subject taster session Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, Quantity Surveying |
10.30 - 11.30am 101, Dorothy Buchanan (tour of the facilities to follow talk) |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Biblical Studies and Theology, Theology, Mission and Practice |
10.30 - 11.30am 209, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk Life Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Digby Chapel |
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Taster session Biological Sciences Building with Biology: Creating a greener future: Hands-on experience in designing your own town and explore how urban development affects biodiversity, habitat connectivity, water runoff and temperature. |
10.45 - 11.45am 137, Parkstead House |
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Welcome talk Life Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Digby Chapel |
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Taster session Biomedical Science Through the microscope: Understanding cellular level changes via a microscopic tour of human cells and tissues in health and disease. |
10.30 - 11.30am 129, Parkstead House |
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Welcome talk and taster session Accounting, Business and Law Business Management and Economics, Business Management and Finance, Economics, Finance and Accounting |
10.30 - 11.45am Bloomberg Trading Room (043), Queen's Building |
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Welcome talk and taster session Business Analytics, Business and Computing, Business Management, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Marketing, Digital Business Management, Digital Marketing, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing with Business Analytics |
12 - 1.15pm Enterprise and Innovation Hub (040), Queen's Building |
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Welcome talk School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment |
10 - 10.30am 001, Howard |
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Subject taster session Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computing and Digital Technologies, Cyber Security, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering |
10.30 - 11.30am 117, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Criminology, Criminology and Criminal Psychology, Criminology and Policing, Criminology and Sociology, Criminology with Digital Forensics |
10.30 - 11.30am 221, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Dance, Dance and Fitness |
10.45 - 11.45am 029, Michaelis Theatre |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Graphic Design, User Experience and Interaction Design |
10.30 - 11.30am 121, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk School of Education |
10 - 10.30am Portrait Room, Grove House |
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Taster session Early Childhood Studies |
10.30 - 11.30am Terrace Room, Grove House |
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Welcome talk School of Education |
10 - 10.30am Portrait Room, Grove House |
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Taster session Education |
10.30 - 11.30am Adam Room, Grove House |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session English Literature, English and Journalism, History and English |
10.30 - 11.30am 220, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Film Production |
10.30 - 11am - Talk, Cinema, Sir David Bell 11 - 11.30am - Studio tour |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Games Art |
10.30 - 11.30am 109, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk Life and Health Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Digby Chapel |
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Taster session Health Sciences AI in clinical sciences and healthcare: Step into the role of a healthcare professional and check AI-generated diagnoses and treatment recommendations. |
10.45 - 11.45am 104, Parkstead House |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session History, Politics and International Relations, Politics, International Relations, and History |
10.30 - 11.30am 311, Sir David Bell |
| LLB (Hons) Law, LLB (Hons) Law with Criminal Justice, LLb (Hons) Law with Politics |
10.30 - 11.45am 315, Mandela |
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Welcome talk School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Cinema, Sir David Bell |
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Taster session Journalism, Media and Communications |
10.30 - 11.30am 122, Sir David Bell |
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Welcome talk Nursing and Allied Health |
10 - 10.30am 006/008, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Adult and Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing |
10.30 - 11.30am 204, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Children's Nursing, Nursing Associate |
10.30 - 11.30am 006/008, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Adult Nursing |
10.45 - 11.45am Clinical Simulation Centre, Grove House |
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Welcome talk Nursing and Allied Health |
10 - 10.30am Digby Chapel |
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Taster session Nutrition and Health Defining healthiness: Visitors will use an NHS App to scan bar codes to rank a range of drinks according to healthiness and compare outcomes to guidelines. |
10.45 - 11.45am 220, Parkstead House |
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Welcome talk Nursing and Allied Health |
10 - 10.30am 006/008, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Occupational Therapy |
10.30 - 11.30am First Floor Flat, Mary Seacole |
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Welcome talk Nursing and Allied Health |
10 - 10.30am 006/008, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Physiotherapy |
10.30 - 11.30am 205, Mary Seacole |
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Welcome talk School of Education |
10 - 10.30am Portrait Room, Grove House |
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Taster session Primary Education |
10.30 - 11.30am Portrait Rroom, Grove House |
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Welcome talk School of Psychology |
10 - 10.30am 003, Mandela |
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Taster session Psychology, Psychology (Forensic and Criminal), Psychology (Sport and Health), Psychology and Artificial Intelligence, Psychology and Business, Psychology and Coaching, Psychology and Digital Marketing, Psychology and Education, Psychology and Human Resource Management, Psychology and Sociology |
10.30 - 11.30am 003, Mandela |
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Taster session Neuroscience, Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience |
10.30 - 11.30am 002, Mandela |
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Taster session Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health), Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling |
10.30 - 11.30am 106, Mandela |
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Welcome talk Nursing and Allied Health |
10 - 10.30am 006/008, Mary Seacole |
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Taster session Speech and Language Therapy |
10.30 - 11.30am 206, Mary Seacole |
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Welcome talk Sport |
10 - 10.30am Convent Parlour |
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Taster session Sport and Exercise Sciences Strength in action: Test your muscle strength using an isokinetic dynamometer and explore how different factors influence the force your muscles produce. |
10.45 - 11.45am 010 Lower Ground, Parkstead House |
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Welcome talk Sport |
10 - 10.30am Convent Parlour, Digby Chapel |
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Drop-in Q&A Sport Management |
10.45am - 3pm Library |
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Welcome talk Sport |
10 - 10.30am Convent Parlour |
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Taster session Sports Therapy Get hands-on with knee injury assessment and discover how sports therapists use clinical tests and taping techniques to support recovery. |
10.45 - 11.45am 14, 15, 16 and 17, Grove House |
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Welcome talk Life Sciences |
10 - 10.30am Digby Chapel |
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Taster session Zoology Primate detectives: What bones reveal about behaviour, ecology and evolution |
10.45 - 11.30am 232, Parkstead House |
You'll be given a complimentary food voucher to use on the day.
Refreshments and lunch
- The Hive Cafe, Digby Square, 9am - 3pm
- Library Cafe, 9am - 3pm
- Sett Cafe, 9am - 3pm, Whitelands College
Lunch
- Fish and chips food truck, 11am - 3pm, Digby Square
- Crepes food truck, 11am - 3pm, Library lawn
Please note photography will be taking place at the event. The images and footage will be used for marketing future events on our digital and print advertising. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of staff when you arrive.
We do offer a travel bursary to help cover the cost of your journey – see if you’re eligible and apply.
We will be providing a free minibus service between 8.30am - 3.30pm.
Look out for the Roehampton branded minibuses that will pick you up in the car park at Barnes train station.
If you'd prefer to walk from Barnes train station, our main campus is about 15 minutes away.
Minibuses will also be running from main campus to Whitelands College or you can walk to Whitelands College (Holybourne Avenue, SW15 4JD) - it takes about 12 minutes.
Planning to drive?
We have free parking available on campus.
Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive at the main entrance, you will be guided to where you can park.
Our address is University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU.
We do offer a travel bursary to help cover the cost of your journey – see if you’re eligible and apply.
Campus map
Our address is University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU.
TfL buses 265, 419 and 493 stop directly outside campus, and buses K3, 85, 170 and 337 stop nearby.
Nearest station: Barnes (about a 15 minute walk)
Nearest tube: Putney Bridge (District)
How did we do?
If you have a few spare minutes, we'd love to get your feedback on our open day.
Next steps
Now you've visited us, what can you do now?
Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply now to start your studies with us. Whether you're interested in Business, Psychology, Creative Arts or any of our other courses, we have a course that suits your interests and career goals.
Visit our course pages for detailed information on each programme we offer. You'll find everything from entry requirements to course content and career prospects.
Our webinars cover a wide range of topics, all designed to help you navigate the ins and outs of studying at univeristy
Have questions about what it's really like to be a student at Roehampton? Get in touch with one of our student ambassadors for an honest, personal experience.
