Undergraduate Open Day

Location: Digby Chapel, main campus

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: The Cinema Room

Join us to hear from current students and Roehampton alumni about what you can get involved in outside of your studies. Find out how you can make the most of your time at Roehampton, develop new skills, and create unforgettable experiences along the way!

Location: Cinema, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell building

"The UCAS journey and Student Finance application"

Location: Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

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: 082 Project Space, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

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 Building

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:

• 11.30am - leaving from outside the Chapel
• 1.30pm - leaving from Whitelands reception

Location: Whitelands reception

Tours of the lab and college will take place at the following times:

10:30 - 11:00

11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:00

12:00 - 12:30

1:45 - 2:15

When: 1 - 1.15pm

Location: Cinema, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

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.

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: Mary Seacole Building, Digby Stuart

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.

Your academic hosts:

Jo Rixon

Jo Rixon is Deputy Dean for Healthcare Education at the University of Roehampton and a registered nurse with nearly 20 years’ experience in healthcare education and leadership. She joined the university in 2021 following a two-decade career in the NHS, where she worked in surgical nursing, intensive care, and a range of leadership roles across London.

Jo is passionate about supporting students in clinical placements and teaching leadership and management in healthcare. She is committed to creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that prepare students for success both in university and in practice.

Maria Cozens

Maria Cozens is a Senior Lecturer and Lead for Inclusive Practice at the University of Roehampton, where she has worked since November 2022. A registered dual field nurse in Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health, she is passionate about nursing, education, and amplifying marginalised voices.

With over a decade of experience in healthcare education, Maria leads a range of modules on Roehampton’s nursing programmes and is the Programme Leader for the MSc Nursing (Integrated Pathway). Her research interests include stigma, hidden disabilities, oppression, and bullying among unregistered health and social care staff.

Debby Hylton

Debby Hylton joined the University of Roehampton in June 2023. A Registered Adult Nurse and SCPHN Health Visitor since 2007, she has practised in acute hospitals and diverse community settings across London.

Debby leads on the development and curriculum design of a child-specific module for second-year Children’s Nursing students. Her expertise includes biosciences, public health, safeguarding, health promotion, and integrated care. She has contributed to various community health projects and has published both articles and book chapters.

She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is committed to advancing professional academic practice.

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell Building

Your academic hosts: Deborah Jermyn

Dr Deborah Jermyn is Associate Professor in Film & Culture. She specialises in popular and genre cinema as well as women's filmmaking, and is the author/editor of 11 books, including work on audience studies, the directors Kathryn Bigelow and Nancy Meyers, and reality TV formats. Her teaching includes the first year module 'Understanding Film Language', where she loves introducing students to some of the key terminology and aesthetic techniques used to produce meaning in cinema. Her latest article, due out this autumn, examines the Gina Prince-Bythewood action-movie, The Old Guard (2020). 

Karine Chevalier

Karine Chevalier is Senior Lecturer in  Film at Roehampton since 2007. She is as well a filmmaker. Her main research interests lie in the field of French Cinema, Visual Arts and Aesthetics, Francophone Postcolonial Studies as well as Filmmaking.  

When: 1 - 1.30pm

Location: 209, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

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

Your academic hosts: 

Andrew Wareham 

Andrew Wareham teaches primarily on the BA History degree, with modules such as Cities and Empires in the Atlantic and Latin America. He is the director of a British Academy Research Project and is currently working on a book examining inequality in British cities. Outside of history, he enjoys travelling, walking, music, and getting lost in London.

He will be joined by Mark Wilson, a specialist in British history who teaches on the Diversity Modules and convenes the London Art History Society course. Dr Wilson is currently working on articles exploring early modern propaganda and print in the political world. In addition to his academic expertise, he brings a wealth of pedagogical knowledge, which he uses to support students across the modules he teaches.

Ian Kinane teaches on the BA in English Literature, specialising in popular literature and culture, genre fiction, and children's literature. He is the General Editor of the International Journal of James Bond Studies (which is a thing!), and his current research explores notions of bi-erasure in popular culture more broadly. He is currently compiling an edited collection titled Bisexuality and Popular Culture.

Outside of work, Ian enjoys playing with his cat Sylvie, making theatre, working with young people, and—of course—reading. He looks forward to meeting new students.

When: 11am - 11.30am

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: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: Chapman Hall, Queen's Building

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
• International Relations and Economics
• Marketing

Taster session: The Psychology of Money: Why we make bad financial decisions

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: DB117, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

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: 221, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
• Sociology

When: 1pm - 1.30pm

Location: 220, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

• Criminology and Policing
• Criminology with Digital Forensics
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: The Portrait Room, Grove House

Meet us in Digby Square, and a Student Ambassador will take you to The Portrait Room. 

Your academic host: 

Sara is a leading expert in community and socially engaged dance, internationally recognised for her work on dance and Parkinson’s, including collaborations with English National Ballet and Dance for PD. Her book Dancing with Parkinson’s (2019) is a key text in the field.

She is a National Teaching Fellow, Director of the Centre for Research in Arts and Creative Exchange at Roehampton, and co-author of the open-access guide Soft Skills in Dance. A sought-after speaker and former Chair of People Dancing, Sara continues to support global community dance through research, consultancy, and professional development.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 122, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Digital Design
• Graphic Design

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 002, Ground Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic host: 

Dr Fengling Tang 

Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, is the Programme Leader for BA/FdA/Top Up Early Childhood Studies and Froebel Professional Certificate in Early Childhood at University of Roehampton. Dr Tang is the Co-Convenor for the British Educational Research Association Early Childhood Education and Care Special Interest Group. Dr Tang is an Executive Committee Member of the International Froebel Society. Dr Tang is also a member of Early Childhood Studies Degree Network Policy, Lobbying and Advocacy Strategy Group. Dr Tang has had various publications in the areas of early childhood pedagogy and research into higher education. See Dr Tang’s research profile: 

https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/fengling-tang 

When: 12:30 - 1pm

Location: 121, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

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

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 315, Third Floor, Mandela Building

Attend if you're interested in studying: 

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

Taster session: Lawmakers and Lawbreakers: Criminal Justice in Retrospect

Your academic host:

Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga, senior lecturer and Deputy Head of school 

Legal Practice: Dorothy qualified as an advocate in Uganda in 2002 and practiced in Kampala before moving to the UK in 2006. She practiced as a criminal defence advocate at the Public Defenders’ Association of Uganda. She also taught at the Law School, Makerere University Kampala. 

Teaching: Dorothy teaches the Law of Tort, Tax Law and Medical Law and Ethics at undergraduate level. She joined Roehampton Law School in June 2016 from Kingston University where she taught Tort and English Legal System and Legal Method between 2011 and May 2016. 

Expertise in: Tort Law, Medical Law and Ethics, Tax Law.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 003, Mandela Building

Your academic host for the taster session:

Join Anthony Barlow, Programme Leader and Programme Lead for Geography Education at the University of Roehampton, for an insightful session on our Primary Education (QTS) programme. With Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching primary-age children in Bolton and Hillingdon, London, Anthony brings a wealth of expertise in teacher training and primary education.

His research focuses on how children and teachers understand their local environment, and he is a trustee of the Geographical Association. He is also the author of Mastering Primary Geography (2019, Bloomsbury).

This session will cover course details, entry requirements, and career opportunities, with time for questions at the end.

When: 12.30- 1.15pm

Location: William Morris, Whitelands

Attend if you're interested in studying:

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

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 221, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Sociology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 106, First floor, Mandela Building

Your academic hosts:

Chrissy is the Head of Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Roehampton, developing the new Undergraduate programme launching in September 2025. With 22 years of NHS experience, she’s worked with diverse client groups and emphasizes team collaboration and person-centered care.  

Formerly Head of Education at a hospice, she led simulation-based learning for palliative care. Chrissy is also a PhD student at the University of Chichester, researching narrative in end-of-life care education.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 103, First Floor, Mandela Building

When: 12.30 - 1pm

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