Postgraduate Open Day

Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Itinerary

There is so much for you to explore at our open evening.

Throughout the event our current students, academics and support teams will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Registration opens at 3pm. When you arrive at our main campus, please head to the library to register.

Please note photography and videography 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.

If you have any questions or would like further information, email us.

Not booked? Secure your place.

Activities

When: 4 - 4.30pm

Location: Mandela, 003

Presented by Marilyn Holness, OBE, Dean of Students

When: 5 - 6pm

Location: Cinema, Sir David Bell

Presented by:

  • Professor Ted Vallance - Dean of Research and Doctoral Study
  • Professor Philippa Velija - Deputy Dean (Research and Postgraduate Experience)
  • Professor Sara Houston - Professor of Dance
Are you interested in a fully-funded PhD? 
 
This talk will introduce you to three key funding competitions at Roehampton:
 
  • The Leverhulme Connected Waters Doctoral Programme, supporting interdisciplinary projects exploring the impact of human activity on fresh water ecology
  • The South and East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SENSS) student-led competition offering PhD funding in social sciences disciplines, including Business and Management Studies, Communications, Culture and Media Studies, Education, Law, Psychology and Sociology
  • Consortium for Researching Inclusive Cultures in the Arts (CRICA), supporting doctoral projects exploring inclusive practices and cultures in participatory and performing arts.
 
The presentation will explain the schemes, what you need to include within your application to be considered for funding.
 
These funding opportunities are for doctoral study beginning in October 2026.
 
Current Roehampton doctoral students may also be eligible to apply, depending on the competition and the time remaining on their PhD.

When: 3 - 7pm

Location: Meet outside the library.

Join our Student Ambassadors on a tour of our beautiful campus and world-class library.

Tours will be available on the hour and at 15 minutes increments thereafter.

Whitelands College including Life and Health Science labs

Location: Meeting at Campus Tours Flag in front of the library

Join our Student Ambassadors on a tour of Whitelands College, including the labs

General Whitelands Tours of Campus (excluding labs)

Location: Meeting at Campus Tours Flag in front of the library

When:3 - 7.30pm

Location: Library Atrium (Ground Floor)

Drop-in anytime for a chat with one of our teams who will support you during your time at Roehampton.

  • Admissions
  • Disabilities & Dyslexia
  • Finance
  • Student Futures
  • Wellbeing

Are you a current final-year student at Roehampton? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Final Year Offer Scheme!

Take the fast track to your future with Roehampton’s streamlined application process designed just for you. If you're planning to start a postgraduate degree after you graduate, this is your chance to secure your place easily at a university you already know and love. As part of the scheme, you'll also receive 20% off your postgraduate tuition fees.

Talk to our staff to to find out more.

Academic Fair

Library Atrium, Ground Floor

5 - 7.30pm

Come and ask your questions to staff from the following academic areas:

Are you a current final-year student at Roehampton? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Final Year Offer Scheme!

Take the fast track to your future with Roehampton’s streamlined application process designed just for you. If you're planning to start a postgraduate degree after you graduate, this is your chance to secure your place easily at a university you already know and love. As part of the scheme, you'll also receive 20% off your postgraduate tuition fees.

Come and talk to staff in the Project Space, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building from 9am - 2pm to find out more.

When: 5 - 6pm

Location: Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre (Ground Floor)

Presented by Jo Rixon - Deputy Dean of Healthcare Education

When: 5 - 6pm

Location: Studio 1, Sir David Bell Building

Presented by Josh Appignanesi, Associate Professor, Film.

Join the MA Filmmaking for a lively, professional, creative degree focusing on how to hone your social and cultural impact as a filmmaker. Taught by industry figures, and with a course modelled on industry best-practice, the skills you'll learn spread beyond film into the wider arts and cultural industries.

PGCE Primary (Lead Partner and iPGCE)

  • Location: Project Space, Sir David Bell Building
  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 6.10pm
  • Talk: 6.15 - 7.30pm

PGCE Secondary (Lead Partner and iPGCE)

  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 6.10pm, Project Space, Sir David Bell Building
  • Talk: 6.15 - 7.30pm, 083, Sir David Bell Building

When: 5 - 7.30pm

Location: Mandela Building

Course specific:

Art Psychotherapy

  • 002, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Counselling Psychology (HCPC approved)

  • 003, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

  • 314, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Developmental Psychology

  • Foyer, Mandela Building
  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 7.30pm

Digital Health

  • Foyer, Mandela Building
  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 7.30pm

Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour

  • Foyer, Mandela Building
  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 7.30pm

Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • 210, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Music Therapy

  • 315, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Neuroscience and Mental Health

  • Mandela Foyer
  • Drop-in Q&A: 5 - 7.30pm

Play Therapy

  • 211, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 -7pm

Psychology (Conversion)
Psychology (Conversion) Distance Learning

  • 106, Mandela Building
  • Talk: 5 - 6pm
  • Drop-in Q&A: 6 - 7pm

Info

Refreshments Minibuses Parking Map Feedback

Complimentary refreshments will be available in:

  • Library - Ground Floor
  • Mandela Building - Foyer

 

 

Minibuses will be on loop throughout the evening

  • Barnes Station to main campus
  • Main campus to Whitelands College

Please come to the registration desks outside the Library and a member of staff will assist you.

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.

Our address is University of Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU.

When you arrive at the main entrance, you will be given a permit to display in your car.

 

 

Campus map

Main campus and Whitelands College map

Tours 

Tours will be available on the hour and at 15 minutes increments thereafter of:

  • Main campus and library
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Media Centre
  • Whitelands College, including the labs

How did we do?

If you have a few spare minutes, we'd love to get your feedback on our Open Day. 

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