Undergraduate
Open Day Programme City Campus
18 November 2023 9am–3pm UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
#NUOpenDay
Welcome! Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day. Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally; and Winner of University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2022.
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Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here. We hope you enjoy your day! Northumbria University Open Day Team ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk
We recommend that you arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points. Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, but can be subject to change as we review our courses to ensure that they are up to date and relevant and that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information. In the event of changes the University will consult and inform students in good time and will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Which Campus? Check Which Campus to Attend Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which Campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at. If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, you are on the correct side of the Programme for your Subject Sessions. If you are interested in any of the courses in the list to the right, these are at Coach Lane Campus, so please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject Sessions, General Sessions and Tours.
Contents Welcome
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Which Campus?
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• Health and Social Care
How to Make the Most of Your Day
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• Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year
Getting Here
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Shuttle Buses
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City Campus Map
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Accommodation Map
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City Central Exhibition Guide
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• Physiotherapy
General Sessions and Tours
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• Primary Education
Subject Sessions
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• Social Work
Grab a Bite to Eat
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Day Planner
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Find Out More
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• Childhood and Early Years Studies • Guidance and Counselling
• Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice
There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running on the day if you would like to see both campuses (see page 7).
Coach Lane Campus Programme
24–31
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How to Make the Most of Your Day Check-in * Register and collect your Open Day programme on arrival, then take a look around the Central Exhibition. As there is so much to see we recommend that you arrive early, Registration and the Central Exhibition are open from 09.00. * You can register at either our City or Coach Lane Campus – check which is most relevant to the subjects you are interested in.
Plan Your Day Use this guide to decide what you want to see and plan your day to maximise your time with us (see the Planner on page 22). Welcome Talk Find out why you should choose to study at Northumbria at our University Executive Welcome. 4
Subject Sessions Discover more information about the courses you are interested in and talk to academics and current students. Staff and students are also available on the Department stands in the Central Exhibition.
Take a Break Have a bite to eat in one of our catering outlets (see page 21), or there is complimentary tea and coffee available in the Central Exhibition at City Campus, or Reception at Coach Lane Campus.
Accommodation Our student accommodation is open and available for you to view on the day, or speak to our Accommodation Team in the Central Exhibition to find out more.
Facilities Check out our fantastic facilities with tours of the Campus, Clinical Skills Centre, Library, Sport Central and Students’ Union.
Chat to Students Talk to our Event Reps about what it is like to be a current student living and studying here. They are on hand to guide you around the Campus and answer your questions; they are in black t-shirts with Ask Me on the front.
Support Services Speak to our specialist staff who offer a range of support services to our students, including student funding and disability support, all situated in the Central Exhibition.
More than a Degree See what activities you can take part in outside of your studies, including volunteering, placements, part-time work, clubs and societies. Advice Come along to our General Sessions for advice on topics from writing your Personal Statement to Student Finance. See the City City Campus is a 5-minute walk from the city centre, take a walk in to town after you have attended the Open Day.
Health and Safety We are committed to keeping all staff, students and visitors as safe as possible whilst on campus and continue to follow the Government guidance on Living with Covid. The University therefore encourages staff, students and visitors to:
Hand sanitising stations are available in the entrance to buildings and enhanced cleaning measures remain in place.
• Be respectful of others’ personal space.
For any incidents or injuries whilst on campus, please contact the Ask For Help or Security stands in the Central Exhibition or call 0191 227 3999.
• Follow the one-way systems.
Please do not attend this event if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.
• Regularly wash and sanitise your hands.
The Fun Zone Visit The Fun Zone and try your luck with our carnival games to win prizes.
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Getting Here South, Scotland and other major routes across the country. The A69 heads west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, Wales and the West of England. City Campus is situated in the heart of Newcastle city centre, follow the signs for City Centre and A167. Coach Lane Campus is approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre via the A1058 Coast Road and Red Hall Drive. Newcastle has excellent transport links from across the UK and globally, by road, rail, air and sea. Once in Newcastle we have an extensive public transport system, which includes the Metro, Tyneside’s urban light railway system. Travelling by Road The A1 passes through Newcastle, linking the area to London and the 6
Parking City Campus – on Saturday we have access to the main University car park free of charge at City Campus East Car Park - postcode NE1 2SU / what3words: builds.beyond.either
We also have a number of spaces available in our smaller car parks free of charge: Camden Street – NE2 1XE / what3words: double.brands.jolly Day Street – NE1 8SU / what3words: ally.fields.leave Sport Central – NE1 8QD / what3words: mass.visits.people Coach Lane Campus – on Saturday we have access to the car park at Coach Lane Campus East free of charge. The nearest post code is NE7 7TR (this will guide you to a nearby housing estate, so as you get close please follow the signs to the University) / what3words: fine.truly.healers Alternative City Centre Parking at Pay & Display car parks include: • Civic Centre - NE2 1DF
• College Street - NE1 8JG • John Dobson Street - NE1 8HL • Manors - NE1 2LA • MEA House - NE1 8SX
to Haymarket. To reach Coach Lane Campus take the Metro to Four Lane Ends which is then a 10-minute walk to the Campus.
Alternative Coach Lane Parking is at Four Lane Ends Metro, postcode NE7 7TG, where there is a large car park that is approx. 10-minutes walk to the Campus.
Travelling by Air Newcastle International Airport is 7 miles from the city centre, and connected via the Metro from Airport to Haymarket for City Campus, or to Four Lane Ends (changing at South Gosforth) for Coach Lane Campus.
During the Open Day a free shuttle bus will also run for visitors between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Travelling by Rail Newcastle Central Station is on a number of main rail lines, including LNER, TransPennine, Cross Country and Northern. To reach City Campus by foot will take approximately 15-minutes, alternatively we have a shuttle bus between 08.30 and 11.00 from Central Station to City Campus, or you can take the Metro
Shuttle Buses You can travel from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus and Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day. Buses depart from City Campus East (see on the map on page 8) between 08.30 and 15.30 every 20‑30 minutes. The last bus back to City Campus East from Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus back to City Campus East from Trinity Square leaves at 15.15. Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
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CAMDEN COURT. Available from £158.31 pw Camden Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1XE
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City Campus Central Exhibition Guide General Sessions and Tours – City Campus 6
Arts
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Design
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Accommodation
Northumbria Sport
Northumbria Law School
Architecture and Built Environment Study Abroad and Exchange
Be Part of It
Northumbria Uni Food
Student Support and Wellbeing
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including Student Funding and Mature Students
Social Sciences Careers and Placements Student and Graduate Enterprise
Students' Union
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Computer and Information Sciences
Security
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Geography and Environmental Sciences
Applied Sciences
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EL Ellison Building
IT Services
Library
Supported Entry Schemes
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Admissions
Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
including Advice for Parents
Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Psychology
THE FUN ZONE
Refreshments
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REGISTRATION in Corry Room
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SB Sutherland Building
Campus Tours
SC Sport Central
SU Students’ Union Map Reference
Session
Description
Time
Venue
Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support services. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
The Fun Zone
Visit The Fun Zone and try your luck with our carnival games to win prizes.
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
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University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
09.30 – 10.00 10.15 – 10.45
SB The Great Hall SB The Great Hall
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Funding Your Undergraduate Study
An opportunity to find out information about applying for UK* undergraduate student funding, maximising your income, as well as guidance on budgeting. *Non-UK students can get advice at the Student Life and Wellbeing Stand in the Central Exhibition.
11.00 – 11.45 13.45 – 14.30
SB The Great Hall SB The Great Hall
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Persuasive Personal Statement and your UCAS Journey
A detailed look at the UCAS application process and writing of a personal statement, including real examples sent to Northumbria.
12.00 – 12.45 14.00 – 14.45
EL A001 EL A001
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Northumbria Sport
Find out about our sport scholarships, athlete support services, facilities and performance sport programmes.
09.30 – 10.00
NB 149
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Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 45 minutes)
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SC Central Exhibition
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Self-guided Library Tours
Visitors are welcome to look around the Library at their leisure, with staff on hand to answer any questions.
09.00 – 15.00
University Library
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Sport Central Tours
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SC Central Exhibition
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Students' Union Tours
Visit Northumbria University Students' Union and take a tour of the facilities.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SU Welcome Desk
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Accommodation Open Houses
See the map for locations, call in at your leisure or visit the Accommodation stand in the Central Exhibition for a student guide.
09.00 – 15.00
Camden Court Glenamara House New Bridge Street Trinity Square Winn
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Ask for Help
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NB Northumberland Building
Central Exhibition
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Humanities
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Newcastle Business School
City Campus Building Key
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Sport Central Tours
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Subject Sessions – City Campus * Please note, some of our subject sessions are repeated during the day to allow you to find out about more than one subject area. City Campus Building Key
CCE1 Business and Law Building CCE2 Design Building CIS Computer and Information Sciences Building
EL Ellison Building LIP Lipman Building NB Northumberland Building
SAN Sandyford Building SC Sport Central SB Sutherland Building
SQB Squires Building SQW Squires Workshop
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Business and Analytics
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 410 CCE1 410
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Business and Entrepreneurship
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 417a CCE1 417a
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Business and Human Resource Management
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 402 CCE1 402
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Accounting
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 401 CCE1 401
8
5
Business and Management Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
Accounting, Finance and Economics Foundation Year
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 401 CCE1 401
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5
Business and Marketing
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 410 CCE1 410
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American Studies
Department Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 210 SAN 210
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Business and Supply Chain Management
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 410 CCE1 410
8
5
Applied Sciences Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
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Business Computing
Architecture
Programme Talk Tour of the Facilities Q&A
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.00
EL A102a Leaving from EL A102a SB The Chare
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11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
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Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
Business Management
Architecture and Built Environment Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 402 CCE1 402
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Chemistry / Chemistry MChem
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A009
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Artificial Intelligence
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
Civil Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.30
EL A108 Leaving from EL A108
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Computer Science
Automotive Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
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Biochemistry Biology
Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 14:15
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
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Construction Management
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30
EL A108 Leaving from EL A108
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CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
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12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.30
EL A101 Leaving from EL A101
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Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A002
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10a
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A002
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10a
Biomedical Sciences
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A002
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Building Surveying
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EL A102b Leaving from EL A102b
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Criminology
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SAN 205
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Fashion
Criminology and Forensic Science
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A003
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Subject Talk
13.30 – 14.15
SAN 205
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19
12.45 – 13.00 10.00 – 12:45 13.00 – 15:00
CCE1 003 CCE2 309 CCE2 309
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Criminology and Sociology
Subject Overview Open House Open House
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Data Science
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
12.45 – 13.00 10.00 – 12:45 13.00 – 15:00
CCE1 003 CCE2 422d/e CCE2 422d/e
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Subject Overview Open House Open House
5 6 6
Design Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
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21
Subject Overview Open House Open House
12.45 – 13.00 10.00 – 12:45 13.00 – 15:00
CCE1 003 CCE2 422a/b CCE2 422a/b
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5 6 6
Economics
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 401 CCE1 401
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Film
Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
12.30 – 13.30
LIP 031
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Economics and Finance
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 401 CCE1 401
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
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5
Film, Media, Theatre and Performance Foundation Year
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21
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.15 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.00
EL A113 Leaving from EL A113
Finance and Investment Management 13
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Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 401 CCE1 401
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English Language and Literature
Department Welcome Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 204
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Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
12.00 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.45
SQB 020a Leaving from SQB 020a
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English Language Studies
Department Welcome Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 204
Fine Art Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
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5
19
Food Science and Nutrition
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
NB 306
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English Literature
Department Welcome Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15
SAN 205 SAN 206
Forensic Science
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.30 – 14.00
EL A003
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10a
Furniture and Product Design
English Literature and American Studies
Department Welcome Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15
SAN 205 SAN 206
5
19
Subject Overview Open House Open House
10.45 – 11.00 10.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 15.00
CCE1 003 CCE2 Foyer CCE2 Foyer
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English Literature and Creative Writing
Department Welcome Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15
SAN 205 SAN 206
5
19
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 210 SAN 210
5
19
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
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Department Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
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English Literature and History
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
12
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Environmental Science
14
Fashion Communication
4 Fashion Design and Marketing
5
19
Games Computing
City Campus Building Key
CCE1 Business and Law Building CCE2 Design Building CIS Computer and Information Sciences Building
EL Ellison Building LIP Lipman Building NB Northumberland Building
SAN Sandyford Building SC Sport Central SB Sutherland Building
SQB Squires Building SQW Squires Workshop
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Geography
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
Geography and Environmental Sciences Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
Graphic Design
Subject Overview Open House Open House
11:00 – 11.15 10.00 – 11.00 11.15 – 15.00
SQW 048 SQW 107a SQW 107a
History
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
12
10a
12
21
7
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Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Law
Studying Law at Northumbria Law School CCE1 Tours Student Law Office Tours A Day in the Life of a Law Student Mock Trial Q&A Drop-in
12.00 – 12.45 12.00 – 15.00 12.00 – 15.00 13.00 – 13.30 14.00 – 14.45 12.00 – 15.00
CCE1 002 CCE1 Foyer CCE1 Foyer CCE1 002 CCE1 362 CCE1 Foyer
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5
Law Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
12.00 – 15.00
CCE1 Foyer
9
5
Marketing
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 410 CCE1 410
8
5
Mass Communication (Completion Course)
Q&A Drop-in
09:00 – 15:00
SC Main Arena
6
21
Mass Communication and Business (Completion Course)
Q&A Drop-in
09:00 – 15:00
SC Main Arena
6
21
Mathematics
Subject Talk Tour of Facilities Q&A
12.00 – 12.45 12.45 – 12.50 12:50 – 13:00
EL B003 Leaving from EL B003 EL D206
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21
Department Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 210 SAN 210
5
Department Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 210 SAN 210
5
19
Department Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 205 SAN 210 SAN 210
5
19
Humanities Foundation Year
Department Welcome Q&A Drop-in
11.00 – 11.15 9.00 – 15.00
SAN 205 SC Main Arena
5
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Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
Interior Architecture
Programme Talk Tour of the Facilities Q&A
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30 13.30 - 14.00
EL A102a Leaving from EL A102a SB 009
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Mechanical and Civil Engineering Foundation Year
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
10.45 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.30
EL A102a Leaving from EL A102a
14
10a
Mechanical Engineering
Subject Overview Open House Open House
10.45 – 11.00 10.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 15.00
CCE1 003 CCE2 103 CCE2 103
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30
EL A101 Leaving from EL A101
14
10a
7
5 6 6
Media and Communication
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SQB 210
8
23
International Business Management
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 222 CCE1 222
8
5
Music
Department Welcome Music Meet and Greet
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15
SAN 205 SAN 211
5
19
International Medical Pathway (in partnership with St George’s University Grenada)
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena 3
21
International Relations and Politics
Subject Talk
4
23
History and American Studies
History and Politics
Interior Design
16
11.45 – 12.30
SQB 206
19
City Campus Building Key
CCE1 Business and Law Building CCE2 Design Building CIS Computer and Information Sciences Building
EL Ellison Building LIP Lipman Building NB Northumberland Building
SAN Sandyford Building SC Sport Central SB Sutherland Building
SQB Squires Building SQW Squires Workshop
17
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Music Foundation Year
Department Welcome Music Meet and Greet
11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15
SAN 205 SAN 211
5
19
Subject Talk Tour of Facilities Subject Talk Tour of Facilities
11.30 – 12.30 12.30 – 12.45 13.00 – 14.00 14.00 – 14.15
CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002 CIS 002 Leaving from CIS 002
11
Physical Geography
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
12
10a
Physics
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 11.45
EL E301/EL E304 Leaving from EL E301/EL E304
13
10e
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 11.45
EL E301/EL E304 Leaving from EL E301/EL E304
13
10e
Subject Overview Open House Open House
10.45 – 11.00 10.00 – 10.45 11.00 – 15.00
CCE1 003 CCE2 013 CCE2 013
7
5 6 6
Professional Policing
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.15
SAN 205
4
19
Psychology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
CCE1 001
1
5
Psychology Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
1
21
Psychology with Criminology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
CCE1 001
1
5
Quantity Surveying
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EL A102b Leaving from EL A102b
10
10a
Real Estate
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.30 – 13.15 13.30 – 14.15
EL A102b Leaving from EL A102b
10
10a
Social Sciences Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in Q&A Drop-in
10.30 – 11.15 12.00 – 12.45
SC Main Arena SC Main Arena
4
21
Sociology
Subject Talk
13.30 – 14.15
SAN 205
4
19
Networks and Cyber Security
Physics with Astrophysics
Product Design
18
4
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Sport and Exercise Science
Lab Tour Subject Talk Subject Talk Lab Tour
10.00 – 10.30 10.45 – 11.30 11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.00
Leaving from Department Stand in SC NB 252 NB 252 Leaving from NB 252
2
21 16 16 16
Lab Tour Subject Talk Subject Talk Lab Tour
10.00 – 10.30 10.45 – 11.30 11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.00
Leaving from Department Stand in SC NB 149 NB 149 Leaving from NB 149
2
21 16 16 16
Lab Tour Subject Talk Subject Talk Lab Tour
10.00 – 10.30 10.45 – 11.30 11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.00
Leaving from Department Stand in SC NB 252 NB 252 Leaving from NB 252
2
21 16 16 16
Sport Foundation Year
Q&A Drop-in
9.00 – 15.00
SC Main Arena
2
21
Sport Management
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.30 11.45 – 12.30
NB 442 NB 442
2
16
Theatre and Performance
Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.45
SQB 027
6
23
Tourism and Events Management
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 224c CCE1 224c
8
5
Sport Coaching
Sport Exercise and Nutrition
City Campus Building Key
CCE1 Business and Law Building CCE2 Design Building CIS Computer and Information Sciences Building
EL Ellison Building LIP Lipman Building NB Northumberland Building
SAN Sandyford Building SC Sport Central SB Sutherland Building
SQB Squires Building SQW Squires Workshop
19
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT A MASTERS
Grab a Bite to Eat
Map out the path to your dream career and master your future at Northumbria.
There are refreshments available in our Central Exhibition at City Campus or in Reception at Coach Lane Campus. Or you can get a real taste for Northumbria life at one of our on-campus eateries. Check out our catering outlets in the list opposite for food, drinks and snacks.
A postgraduate degree is a great tool for refining your skillset and boosting your earning potential. Explore our wide range of Masters courses and funding opportunities available at Northumbria.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS 20
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City Campus
Coach Lane Campus
CCE1 Starbucks 5
09.00 – 15.00
Foragers Pod 15
Café Central 16
08.00 – 15.00
Foragers Restaurant 15 11.30 – 14.30
Habita 26
12.00 – 19.00
Shop Central 16
09.00 – 16.00
The Corner 19
10.00 – 15.00
Subway 19
10.00 – 15.00
08.00 – 15.00
21
Day Planner
Find Out More For the most up to date information about Northumbria University visit our website.
There is a lot to see throughout the day and we want you to get the most from your visit. This planner will help you to structure your day so that you can plan effectively and maximise your time with us.
Accommodation
www.northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation
Campus Facilities
www.northumbria.ac.uk/campus
Careers
www.northumbria.ac.uk/careers
Time
Activity
Location
Registration
Sport Central or Coach Lane Campus West
Notes
International Student Support
www.northumbria.ac.uk/internationalsupport
09.00
Library
www.northumbria.ac.uk/library
09.30
Money Matters
www.northumbria.ac.uk/moneymatters
10.00
Parents Page
www.northumbria.ac.uk/parents
Scholarships
www.northumbria.ac.uk/scholarships
Sport
www.northumbria.ac.uk/sport
12.00
Student Support
www.northumbria.ac.uk/slw
12.30
Students’ Union
www.northumbria.ac.uk/studentsunion
On arrival
10.30 11.00 11.30
13.00 13.30
Get In Touch If you are unable to find the answer to your question on our website you can contact our teams by email or phone.
14.00 14.30 15.00
End of Open Day – Thank you for visiting us
Next Steps
Should you decide to apply to Northumbria University and we make you an offer, you will be invited to attend one of our NU Experience Days, where you will get to look around again and talk to staff and students in more detail about the course and life at Northumbria. 22
Accommodation
rc.accommodation.office@northumbria.ac.uk
0191 227 4209
Applicant Services
bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
0191 406 0901
Sport Central
northumbriasport@northumbria.ac.uk
0191 227 4700
Student Funding
ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk
0191 227 4050
Student Support
ask4help@northumbria.ac.uk
0191 227 4646 23
Subject Sessions – Coach Lane Campus
Coach Lane Campus Building Key
* Please note, some of our subject sessions are repeated during the day to allow you to find out about more than one subject area.
A B
C C Block (Halls A and B) CSC Clinical Skills Centre
A Block B Block
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Childhood and Early Years Studies
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.30 13.30 – 14.30
A 101 A 101
3
1
Guidance and Counselling
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.30 13.30 – 14.30
A 202 A 202
2
1
Health and Social Care
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.30 – 14.30
A 106 A 106
1
1
Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year
Subject Talk
12.00 – 12.45
A 105
6
1
Midwifery
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.30 – 14.30
Hall B Hall B
14
3
Nursing Studies (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health)
Subject Talk Subject Talk Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 11.45 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.45 13.45 – 14.45
CSC 022 CSC 022 CSC 022 CSC 022
7 – 10
4
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.30 – 14.30
A 207 A 207
5
1
Operating Department Practice (ODP)
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 12.45 – 13.45
CSC 009/010 CSC 009/010
11
4
Physiotherapy
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.00 – 14.00
B 003 B 003
12
2
Primary Education
Subject Talk Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 11.45 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.45
Hall A Hall A Hall A
13
3
Subject Talk Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 12.15 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.45
A 203 A 203 A 203
4
1
Social Work
24
General Sessions and Tours – Coach Lane Campus Session
Description
Time
Venue
Central Exhibition
Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support services. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.
09.00 – 15.00
Coach Lane Hub
14
University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria from a senior leader, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
10.00 – 10.30
CSC 022
4
Funding Your Undergraduate Study
An opportunity to find out information about applying for UK* undergraduate student funding, maximising your income, as well as guidance on budgeting. *Non-UK students can get advice at the Student Life and Wellbeing Stand in the Central Exhibition.
11.45 – 12.30 13.45 – 14.30
B 210 B 210
2
Persuasive Personal Statement and your UCAS Journey
A detailed look at the UCAS application process and writing of a personal statement, including real examples sent to Northumbria.
10.45 – 11.30 12.45 – 13.30
B 210 B 210
2
Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 30 minutes)
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from Campus Tours Desk in Reception
3
Clinical Skills Centre Tours
A tour of our innovative Clinical Skills Centre
10.00 – 15.00
Sign up at the Clinical Skills Centre Registration Desk
4
Self-guided Library Tours
Visitors are welcome to look around the Library at their leisure, with staff on hand to answer any questions.
09.00 – 15.00
Coach Lane Library
9
Sport Central Tours (City Campus)
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SC Main Arena
Accommodation Open Houses (City Campus)
See the map for locations, call in at your leisure or visit the Accommodation stand in the Central Exhibition for a student guide.
09.00 – 15.00
25
Map Reference
Use City Campus Map
21
Use City Campus Map
Camden Court Glenamara House New Bridge Street Trinity Square Winn
3 12 Short walk from 5 Shuttle Bus from by 6 Short walk from 6
Coach Lane Campus - Hub Subject Stands
Coach Lane Campus - C Block Registration, Support Services and Subject Stands 14
Seating
Midwifery Studies
13
Student Support and Wellbeing
Primary Education
(including Student Funding)
Admissions
Accommodation
9
Nursing — Adult
12
Physiotherapy
8
Nursing — Learning Disabilities
7
Nursing — Mental Health
Seating
Seating
Entrance 3
Childhood and Early Years Studies
2
Guidance and Counselling
1
Health and Social Care
Ask For Help
Seating
11
Operating Department Practice
10
Nursing — Child
4
Seating
Social Work
26
27
5
Occupational Therapy
6
Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year
REGISTRATION
Coach Lane Campus Map Parking
Bus Stop (Free Bus)
Accessible Parking
Public Bus
Automated External Defibrillator
Shuttle Buses
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
You can travel from Coach Lane Campus to and from City Campus, and from City Campus to Trinity Square accommodation free of charge on our shuttle bus during the day.
Coach Lane Campus East
Coach Lane Campus West Registration Point
To Four Lane Ends Metro Station
University Car Park
Buses depart from Coach Lane Campus East (see on the map on page 28) between 09.30 and 15.30 every 20‑30 minutes.
08.00–15.00
Coac h Lane
Shuttle Bus Drop-off and Pick-up Point
The last bus back to City Campus East from Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus back to City Campus East from Trinity Square leaves at 15.15.
Central Exhibition
Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey. KEY
3.
6.
E Block
1.
A Block
4. Clinical Skills Centre
7.
G Block
2.
B Block
5.
8. H Block
C Block (Halls A and B) D Block
9.
F Block Library Student Central
10. Main Reception and Entrance
12. High Performance Centre
15. Foragers
11. Manor House
13. Sports Pitches
16. Hall D
14. Coach Lane Hub
28
29
Which Campus? Check Which Campus to Attend Northumbria University has two campuses in Newcastle – City Campus and Coach Lane Campus. Please make sure you check which Campus the subjects that you are interested in are held at. If you are interested in any of the courses in the list to the right, these are at Coach Lane Campus so you are on the correct side of the Programme for your Subject Sessions. If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject Sessions, General Sessions and Tours.
• Childhood and Early Years Studies • Guidance and Counselling • Health and Social Care • Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year • Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice • Physiotherapy • Primary Education • Social Work There is lots on offer at both campuses so you won’t miss out. There is also a free shuttle bus between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus running on the day if you would like to see both campuses (see page 29).
Welcome!
Contents Welcome
31
Which Campus?
30
Shuttle Buses
29
Coach Lane Campus Map
28
Welcome to Northumbria University, we are delighted that you are considering studying here and are pleased to welcome you on campus for our Open Day.
Coach Lane Central Exhibition Guide 27-26 General Sessions and Tours
25
Subject Sessions (Coach Lane)
24
Find Out More
23
Day Planner
22
Grab a Bite to Eat
21
City Campus Programme
Open Days are a great opportunity to find out more about why we are a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally; and Winner of University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2022.
20-10
Accommodation Map
9
Getting Here
6
How to Make the Most of Your Day
4
30
31
Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our students, as well as enjoying the vibrant student community that we have here in Newcastle. Be sure to talk to our staff and students and ask lots of questions while you are here. We hope you enjoy your day! Northumbria University Open Day Team ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk
We recommend that you arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before your first talk or activity to give yourself time to check in at one of our Registration points. Please note that information, advice and guidance received at the Open Day is accurate as of today, but can be subject to change as we review our courses to ensure that they are up to date and relevant and that you are receiving the best possible educational experience. Our website is the most up to date place to review our information. In the event of changes the University will consult and inform students in good time and will take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. .
Undergraduate
Open Day Programme Coach Lane Campus
18 November 2023 9am–3pm UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
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