Undergraduate Open Day

Saturday 30 August 2025 - Itinerary

Top tips for attending our Open Day

There is so much for you to explore at our Open Day.

Throughout the day our student ambassadors (you won't miss them in their yellow hoodies!) and staff will be happy to answer any questions you have.

When you arrive, please head to the library by the main entrance (postcode: SW15 5PU) to register. Registration opens at 9am.

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.

Activities

Location: Digby Chapel

Join us for an insightful introduction to the University of Roehampton. Discover how we support students throughout their academic journey, from their first day on campus to life beyond graduation. You’ll learn about the university’s 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 your child to grow, succeed, and achieve their ambitions.

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell

Find out everything you need to know as a new student, including:

  • Highlighting key events and dates

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell

"The UCAS journey and Student Finance application"

Location: Ground Floor, Sir David Bell

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 & Dyslexia
  • Finance
  • Student Futures
  • Wellbeing

Location: Project Space, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell

One-to-one Q&A’s and interactive activities with staff from the following teams:

  • Esports
  • Roehampton Students’ Union
  • Sports
  • Study Abroad
  • Colleges (Froebel, Digby, Southlands and Whitelands)

Take part in our college sorting ceremony! Answer questions and find out which of our colleges you'll be joining!

We will also be hosting the Common Room College quiz from 11.45 - 12.15pm, hosted by our staff in the Colleges and Roehampton Students' Union (RSU).

Location: Ground Floor, Sir David Bell

You’ll have the chance to speak to academics and explore the work of our current students across a wide range of subjects.

  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Business and Law
  • Education and Teacher Training
  • Nursing and Allied Health
  • Life and Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Sustainable Engineering and Technology
  • Continuing Education

 

Location: Outside library

Join our Student Ambassadors on a 30-minute tour of our beautiful campus. It's a great opportunity to see our facilities.

Get a 45-minute tour of our accommodation to see where you could be staying.

 

Two tours:

  • 11.45am - leaving from outside Digby Chapel
  • 12.45pm - leaving from the main entrance (meet at the campus tours stand)

Three tours:

  • 10.45am - leaving from the main entrance (meet at the campus tours stand)
  • 11.15am - leaving from the main entrance (meet at the campus tours stand)
  • 1.15pm - leaving from Digby Chapel

When: 1 - 1.15pm

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell

If you're interested in foundation years, degree apprenticeships and pathways into higher education, make sure you go along to this talk, given by the School of Continuing Education.

You'll learn about the following programmes:

  • Foundation programmes (Extended degrees and CertHE)
  • Degree and Higher Apprenticeships
  • Higher Technical Qualifications
  • Short courses and Continuing Professional Development
  • International Pathways (International Foundation Programme, CertHE and International Year 1)

Our School of Continuing Education works uniquely with the broader schools in the university to support and deliver technical and vocational training.

They also provide higher and degree level learning, with academic support for students who wish to extend their learning.

This talk is a great chance to hear more about these programmes and how they can help you flourish and succeed in your learning.

 

Subject sessions

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: Ground Floor, Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Adult Nursing
  • Adult and Mental Health Nursing
  • Children's Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Nursing Associate
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy

Tours of our specialist facilities will take place after the talk.

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 220, Sir David Bell

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Biblical Studies and Theology
  • English Literature
  • English and Journalism
  • History
  • History and English
  • Theology, Mission and Practice
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Politics, International Relations and History
  • International Relations and Economics

When: 11.15 - 11.45am

Location: Digby Chapel

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Biomedical Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Biological Science
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences 
  • Sports Therapy
  • Zoology

Tours of our specialist facilities will take place after the talk.

When: 1.15 - 1.45pm

Location: Chapman Hall

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Accounting
  • Business and Law
  • Business Management
  • Business Management and Economics
  • Business Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Management and Finance
  • Business Management and Marketing
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Marketing

 

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 080, Sir David Bell

Courses covered:

  • Computing and Business
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Games Programming
  • Computing and Digital Technologies
  • Cyber Security
  • Games Art
  • Games Design
  • Software Engineering
  • Web Design and Development

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 209, Sir David Bell

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
  • Criminology and Policing
  • Criminology with Digital Forensics
  • Sociology

 

When: at 12:15, meet a Student Ambassador in Digby Square, who will walk you to the Theatre. 

 

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 122, Sir David Bell

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Digital Design
  • Graphic Design

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 002, Mandela

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 121, Sir David Bell

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Journalism
  • Media & Communications
  • Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Management

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 315, Mandela

Attend if you're interested in studying: 

  • LLB (Hons) Law
  • LLB (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice
  • LLB (Hons) Law with Politics
  • Law and Politics

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 003, Mandela

When: 12.30- 1.15pm

Location: Digby Chapel

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Psychology
  • Psychology (Clinical and Mental Health)
  • Psychology and Coaching
  • Psychology (Forensic & Criminal)
  • Psychology and Education Practice
  • Psychology and Sociology
  • Therapeutic Psychology and Counselling

Breakout in Convent Parlour

When: 12.45 - 1.15pm

Attend if you're interested in:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 106, Mandela

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 103, Mandela

When: 1 - 1.30pm

Location: 209, Sir David Bell

Attend if you're interested in studying:

  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architectural Technology
  • Architecture
  • Building Surveying
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Quantity Surveying

 

Don't forget to use your complimentary food voucher!

Refreshments and cold lunch

  • The Hive Cafe, Digby Square, 8am - 3pm
  • The Library Cafe, Lower Ground Floor, Library, 9am - 3pm

Hot lunch

  • Digby Diner, 9am - 3pm, Digby Square
  • Food trucks (fish and chips and crepe van), 11am - 3pm, Digby Square/Library lawn

We will be providing a free minibus service throughout the day.

Please wait by the sign outside Platform 1 for the Roehampton branded minibus.

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.

 

 

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