Our taster day is all about discovering what makes our university special.
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, 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. Our taster day finishes at 3pm.
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If you have any questions, accessibility requirements or would like further information, email us.
Not booked? Secure your place.
What's going on
Welcome talk
Location: Digby Chapel
Join us for an insightful introduction to the University of Roehampton. Discover how we'll support you throughout your academic journey, from your first day on campus to life beyond graduation. You’ll learn about our rich history, our commitment to student success, and the opportunities our graduates go on to pursue.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how Roehampton can be the right place for you to grow, succeed, and achieve their ambitions.
Fairs
Location: Library, Atrium
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
- Colleges
- 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: Outside 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
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.
Subject taster sessions
Get a sneak peek into life at Roehampton. 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!
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 311, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Joe Hoole
Take part in a session led by lecturer Joseph Hoole, who will challenge you to think like a game maker and share playable examples of games created by previous Roehampton students.
Explore what it’s like to design and develop games, from visual worlds and characters through to gameplay and player experience. Learn more about the difference between Games Art and Games Design, and which course could best match your interests and future career goals.
Time: 1 - 2pm
Location: 101, Dorothy Buchanan
Presenter: Jane Gallantyne, Phevos Kallitsis, Elilarasi Kanthasamy, Thadshajini Suntharalingam
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 109, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Richard Burgess
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- Welcome: William Morris
- 232, Parkstead House
Presenter: Dhanya
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- Welcome: William Morris
- 129, Parkstead House
Presenter: Parveen
Time: 1 - 2pm
Location: 101, Dorothy Buchanan
Presenters: Jane Gallantyne, Phevos Kallitsis, Elilarasi Kanthasamy, Thadshajini Suntharalingam
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: Bloomberg Trading Room (043), Queen's Building
Presenter: Stephen O'Regan, Bernado Pimentel and Wing Cheung
Taster lecture: From classroom to trading floor - learning through Bloomberg
Step into our Bloomberg Lab for an immersive introduction to the world of finance. Students will see how real-world finance works as an ex-banker turned academic demonstrates how traders, analysts, and fund managers use the Bloomberg Terminal to interpret real-time markets and make informed decisions.
By bringing capital markets to life, the session sparks curiosity about the professional skills behind modern finance and concludes by showing how our finance degrees transform that curiosity into expertise - preparing students for rewarding careers and giving parents confidence in our practical, career-focused education.
Come along if you're interested in:
- Accounting
- Business and Computing
- Business and Law
- Business Management and Economics
- Business Management and Finance
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- International Relations and Economics
Time: 1.45 - 2.15pm
Location: Chapman Hall, Queen's Building
Presenter: Bari Malik, Sahil Sambayal, Oreste Msapes and Jackeline Bamfo
Come along if you're interested in:
- Business Management
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Business Management and Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
Time: 1 - 2pm
Location: 117, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Mastaneh Davis, Lisa Haskel, Sayed Talebi and Rogerio Da-Silva
Come along if you're interested in:
- Computer Science
- Computer Games Programming
- Computing and Digital Technologies
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 220, Sir David Bell
Presenters: Angie Pepper and Bisola Akintoye
Come along if you're interested in:
- Criminology
- Criminology and Criminal Psychology
- Criminology and Policing
- Criminology with Digital Forensics
- International Relations with Economics
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics, International Relations and History
In this session, you will discover how the Social Sciences provide the essential toolkit for understanding and addressing the most urgent challenges of our time.
First, hear how our Criminology degree helps you understand crime, justice and society, and prepares you for future careers across criminal justice, community work, policy and research.
We will then see how our Politics and International Relations degree empowers you to challenge the status quo. By understanding how power operates both domestically and globally, you will learn to anticipate and analyse shifts in an uncertain political world and develop the specific skills needed to carve out a career that actually changes it.
Together, these programmes offer a unique opportunity to study in London and engage directly with the real-world issues shaping communities today.
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: Michaelis Theatre
Presenter: Tamara Tomic-Vajagic
In this session you will see a presentation about BA Dance and BA Dance and Fitness. After the presentation, you will be invited to 'taste' a Dancer's day at Roehampton.
You can take part in a short movement class [30 mins: including a warm up, dance phrase and. a creative task].
The taster class will be taught by our student Dance company Third Row Directors, Mads Waterman and Morgan Holder. Following this, you will see some examples of student work. Mads, Morgan and the BA Dance Programme Leader and course director, Dr Tamara Tomic-Vajgic will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 121, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Ines Robelo
Join in the conversation about Design. We are here to answer any questions you might have and to welcome you.
Find out more about what our courses entail and what makes them distinctive. This includes how will you learn, your future prospects and meeting the team and what expertise will they bring you.
Fellow students already studying the courses will also be available to share their experience on the courses as we look forward to meeting you.
Time: 1.30 - 2pm
Location: Terrace Room, Grove House
Presenter: Sigrid Brogaard-Clausen
Time: 1.30 - 2pm
Location: Adam Room, Grove House
Presenter: Muna G Linko
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 209, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Andrew Wareham and Tony Paraskeva
Come along if you're interested in:
- English Literature
- English and Journalism
- History
- History and English
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Alexandra Sage
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 122, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Dionysios Kapsaskis
Explore our Journalism and Media & Communications courses.
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 002, Mandela
Presenter: Miceal Barden
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- 006, Mary Seacole
Presenter: Jo, Mariama, Annmarie, llewelyn, Herbert
Come along if you're interested in:
- Adult Nursing
- Children's Nursing
- Nursing Associate
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- 1 - 1.30pm, 006, Mary Seacole
- 1.30 - 2.15pm, 206, Mary Seacole
Presenter: Herbert Mwebe
Taster lecture: Mental health and disorders of the mind
The session defines mental health and examines common threats to an individual’s mental health and wellbeing, and commonly used approaches to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Interactive quizzes will be used to engage and test the guests’ knowledge and understanding.
Come along if you're interested in:
- Adult and Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing (MSci)
Location:
- 206, Mary Seacole
Time: 1 - 2.35pm
Location:
- 1 - 1.30pm, William Morris (202)
- 1.30 - 2.35pm, Parkstead House
Presenter: Parveen and Olah Hakim
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- 1 - 1.30pm, 006 Mary Secole
- 1.30 - 2.15pm, First Floor Flat, Mary Seacole
Presenter: Haluk
Time: 1 - 2.15pm
Location:
- 1 - 1.30pm - 006, Mary Seacole
- 1.30 - 2.15pm, 205, Mary Seacole
Presenter: Mary Hutton
Time: 1 - 1.50pm
Location: Portrait Room, Grove House
Presenter: Anthony Barlow
Time: 1.30 - 2.15pm
Location: Gilbert Scott (G011), Parkstead House
Presenter: John Rae
Go along if you're interested in:
- Psychology
- Psychology and Coaching
- Psychology (Forensic and Criminal)
- Psychology and Education
- Psychology and Sociology
Time: 1.30 - 2.15pm
Location: 34, Parkstead House Lower Ground
Presenter: Carla Startin
Go along if you're interested in:
- Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
- Neuroscience
Time: 1.30 - 2.15pm
Location: 150, Parkstead House
Presenter: Christophe Clesse
Go along if you're interested in:
- Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health)
- Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 221, Sir David Bell
Presenter: Laura Way
Come along if you're interested in:
- Criminology and Sociology
- Sociology
Time: 1 - 1.45pm
Location: 020, Grove House
Presenter: Hannah Balogun
Time: 12.45 - 2.15pm
Location:
- 12.45 - 1.15pm, Fincham
- 1.30 - 2.15pm, LG10, Parkstead House
Presenter: Andy Greene
Time: 12.45 - 2pm
Location: 001, Fincham
Presenter: Adrian O'Connor
Time: 12.45 - 2pm
Location:
- 12.45 - 1.15pm, 001 Fincham
- 1.15 - 2pm, Mary Secole
Presenter: Pedro
Don't forget to use your complimentary food voucher!
Refreshments
- Ground Floor, Library, 10am - 3pm (complimentary)
- The Hive Cafe, Digby Square, 9.30am - 3pm
Lunch
- Fish and chips food truck, 11am - 3pm, Digby Sqaure
- Pizza food truck, 11am - 3pm, Library lawn
- Digby Diner, 10am - 3pm, Digby Square
- The Library Cafe, Lower Ground Floor, 10am - 3pm
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 throughout the day.
Look out for the Roehampton branded minibuses that will pick you up in the car park at Barnes Station.
If you'd prefer to walk from Barnes Station, our main campus is about 15 minutes away.
You can walk to Whitelands College (Holybourne Avenue, SW15 4JD) from main campus, 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 given a permit to display in your car.
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 programme 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.
