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CALUM, STUDENT AMBASSADOR
WELCOME
Welcome to our beautiful waterfront campus. Whether you are local, or you’ve travelled far to get here, we're sure you’ll agree it’s a great place to study, and this Open Day is your chance to find out more.
There will be music, food vendors and seating outside the Waterfront Building; take time out of your day to enjoy the atmosphere.
We want you to get the most out of the day, so take the time to hear about the courses you are most interested in, meet the lecturers, ask lots of questions, and explore everything on offer here.
WHAT'S ON
We’ve outlined a few things you can do during the Open Day. Make the most of meeting the course teams, join a campus tour, view the accommodation and have a chat with the support services.
10.00am | Registration
Please register from 10.00am onwards to let us know you have arrived, grab a free drink, and get ready for the day.
10.30am | Welcome Talk
This talk is your chance to learn more about the University of Suffolk, our achievements and what it means to be a student here.
From 11.15am | Course Talks
Find out more about courses that interest you and meet the course lecturers. Talks for Health courses are staggered throughout the day. Scan the QR code on page 2 to see the detailed programme.
1.15pm | Accommodation Talk
Waterfront Building
Find out more about our accommodation options and ask any questions you might have.
12.30–2.00pm | Academic Drop-ins
This is your opportunity to speak directly to an academic about a course that interests you. Further details on page 8
1.15pm | Careers and Placement Option
Waterfront Building
This talk will give you an insight into what career and placement options there are.
1.45pm | Financing Your Studies
Waterfront Building
Find out more about student finance and what funding options there are.
2.15pm | Student Life and Experience Talk
Students' Union (SU) Social Space
Hear what it’s like to be a student at Suffolk and what the Students’ Union have to offer.
Tours
Tours run between 10.00am and 3.00pm. No need to book!
Explore Ipswich Campus
Tours depart from the Waterfront Building.
Accommodation Tour
View our on-campus, en-suite accommodation. Tours depart from the ground floor of Athena Hall.
Professional Health Facilities Tour
Visit our specialist Professional Health course facilities. Tours depart from the SU Social Space in the Library Building.
FREE TEA AND COFFEE
available on campus and there are places to grab lunch along the waterfront.
“I found the tours really helpful when I came to an Open Day, I really got a feel for the University, saw lots of the campus and explored the surrounding area.”
MADDIE, STUDENT AMBASSADOR
12.45pm | DigiTech Centre
Computing
Tour
Tours of the DigiTech Centre at BT’s Adastral Park are for prospective students attending the Open Day registered for Computing. Please note that parents/friends can only join the tour if their names were provided when booking the Open Day. The coach departs promptly from the University Car Park lay-by (see map on page 6). The tour and coach ride take approximately two hours.
CAMPUS MAP
COURSE TALKS
Course talks are a great opportunity to find out more about what you will be studying and to ask any questions you might have.
Adult Nursing
Architecture
Biomedical Science
Business
Management
Childhood
Childhood: Primary
Education with QTS
Children’s Nursing
Computing (with additional pathways)
Criminology (with joint routes)
Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
Diagnostic
Radiography
Digital Film
Production
Early Years and Primary Practice
English
Fine Art
Games Development
Graphic Design/
Graphic Illustration
History
Law (and joint routes)
Mental Health
Nursing
Midwifery
Nursing Associates
Nutrition and Human
Health
Paramedic Science
Photography
Physiotherapy
Psychology (and joint routes)
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Screenwriting
Social Work
Sociology
Sports and Exercise
Science
Sports Performance
Analysis
Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation
Science
Find out more details about our course talks
CHOOSE SUFFOLK
68 places climbed
Complete University Guide 2022-2025
2nd for career prospects
WUSCA 2024
1st in the East of England for facilities in the UK
WUSCA 2024
“Attending
the course talk and meeting the lecturers is one of the most important things to do on an Open Day. It gives you a chance to hear all about what you’ll study and to ask any questions you might have.”
AYANNA, STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Two Blue Flag Beaches
Felixstowe and Southwold beaches have both been awarded Blue Flag status.
SEE SUFFOLK
Great Food
An abundance of great food options, including quirky cafés, waterfront restaurants and bars.
Outdoor Spaces
A range of outdoor spaces for paddle boarding, cycling, open water swimming, walking, running — or soaking up the sunshine.
Excellent Transport Links
Ipswich is around an hour from central London by train and offers convenient links to Cambridge and Norwich.
Within Walking Distance of the Town Centre
The campus is on the Ipswich Waterfront and a 10 minute walk from the town centre.
United in Community
Home to Festivals
Suffolk is home to well-known festivals such as Ipswich Music Day, Global Rhythms, Latitude, Brighten the Corners, First Light and PrimaDonna.
As the official partner of Ipswich Town Football Club, we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community.
12 NEXT STEPS
We hope you enjoyed your Open Day at the University of Suffolk.
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