Undergraduate Taster 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: 121, First Floor, Sir David Bell building

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

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 12 - 12.30am, hosted by our staff in the Colleges and Roehampton Students' Union (RSU).

10am – 12pm: offer holders

12pm – 3pm: all registrants

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 45-minute tour of our beautiful campus. It's a great opportunity to see our facilities.

Get a 60-minute tour of our accommodation to see where you could be staying.

You can also tour our world-class library. Tours take 15 minutes.

Two tours:

• 11.45am - immediately after the taster session, leaving from outside the Chapel
• 12.45pm - leaving main entrance and arriving at Whitelands for 1pm

Location: Bus leaves from main gate

Times:

• 10.45am (for 11am arrival)
• 11.15am (for 11.30am arrival)
• 1.30pm (for 1.45pm arrival.

When: 1.15 - 1.30pm

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.

Your academic host:

Scott supports in the management of all Foundation programmes and pathways, providing learner and tutor support throughout the year and convening a number of modules on the Life Sciences and Education courses.

His previous experience includes Programme Leader for HN Sport and Exercise Science at University Centre Colchester in Essex, as well as teaching across a variety of courses in Education, including the BA Education and PGCE in Lifelong Learning. Prior to working in Higher Education, Scott worked in professional sport primarily as a Sport Scientist and Student Placement Supervisor within a Premier League football academy.

When: 11.30 - 12.30pm

Location: Meet outside the Mary Seacole Innovation Centre, session in Chapman Hall, Queen's Building

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: 080, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

When: 11.15 - 11.45am

Location: Digby Chapel

Join if you're interested in studying: 

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

When: 1 - 1.30pm

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

Your academic host:

Dr. Ekaterina Ipatova is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Programme Leader for Economics at Roehampton Business School, where she has taught since 2016. She has also lectured at institutions such as London Business School, Queen Mary University of London, and Bayes Business School, specialising in finance, investments, and quantitative methods.

Her research explores experiential learning in finance, financial literacy for Gen Z, and women-led SMEs, particularly the lived experiences of mother entrepreneurs and the policy changes needed to support them. In May 2024, she founded FAWB (Financial Awareness and Wellbeing), a student-led social enterprise raising financial awareness among Gen Z, currently expanding in collaboration with the London School of Economics.

In this taster session, Dr. Ekaterina will introduce key concepts in finance and economics, offering insights into real-world applications and how financial literacy shapes economic decision-making.

When: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Location: 080, Ground Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Courses covered:

• 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
• Criminology and Policing
• Criminology with Digital Forensics

When: 12.30 - 2pm

Location: Meet by the shop in Digby Square, interactive session to take place in Michaelis Theatre

Please note - this session will be a practical dance class so do bring suitable attire that you feel comfortable in, as well as plenty of water and any snacks you may like.

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 122, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Digital Design
• Graphic Design

When: 12.15 - 12.45pm

Location: 002, Ground Floor, Mandela Building

When: 11.45am - 12.15pm

Location: 121, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• English Literature
• English & Journalism

Your academic host:

Dr Mary L. Shannon is a writer and Senior Lecturer in the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Roehampton, London. Mary's new book Billy Waters is Dancing: Or, How a Black Sailor Found Fame in Regency Britain (Yale 2024) tells the story of Regency London’s forgotten Black celebrity. She's the author of the award-winning Dickens, Reynolds, and Mayhew on Wellington Street and a self-confessed lover of all things London. Find her at marylshannon.com.

When: 1.15 - 1.45pm

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: Cinema, Sir David Bell Building

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 121, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• History
• History & English

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: 1 - 1.30pm

Location: 221, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Politics and International Relations
• Politics, International Relations, and History
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics

When: 12.15 - 12.45pm

Location: 107, First Floor, 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: 12.15 - 12.45pm

Location: 102, First Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic host:

Dr Carolina Gaona is a Senior Lecturer in Education with over 15 years of experience spanning research, industry, clinical, and educational settings, particularly focusing on disability. 

She trained as an Educational Psychologist and primary school teacher, working with children with special educational needs and disability (SEND) for several years. She gained an MA in Special and Inclusive Education, funded by the EU, and a Doctorate in Education. Her research interests center on SEND, with a particular emphasis on autism spectrum conditions and transitions to post-secondary life. Dr Gaona has contributed to several publications in this field. Her expertise lies in advocating for the inclusion of children’s perspectives in educational planning and policy, aiming to enhance the support systems for individuals with SEND.

When: 12.30 - 1.15pm

Location: Digby Chapel

Attend if you're interested in studying:

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

When: 11.45am - 12.15pm

Location: 220, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

• Biblical Studies & Theology
• Theology, Mission & Practice

When: 12.30 - 1pm

Location: 220, Second Floor, Sir David Bell Building

When: 12.15 - 12.45pm

Location: 106, First Floor, Mandela Building

Your academic hosts for the taster session:

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: 12.15 - 12.45pm

Location: 103, First Floor, Mandela Building

When: 11.45am - 12.15pm

Location: 122, First Floor, Sir David Bell Building

Attend if you're interested in studying:

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

Your academic host for the taster session:

Lilian Martins da Silva joined the University of Roehampton in January 2024 and has over 20 years of experience in architecture and sustainable building technology in both Brazil and the UK. A chartered engineer and member of CIBSE, she specialises in whole-life carbon strategies, low-energy building design, and environmental certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL).

In this taster session, Lilian will explore the role of sustainability in the built environment, sharing insights from her extensive industry experience. Attendees will gain an understanding of key design principles and how sustainability is embedded into real-world projects.