Postgraduate Open Day Programme - September 2021

Postgraduate

Open Day Programme City Campus

#NUOpenDay

25 September 2021 9am–3pm

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-rich, business-focussed, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our

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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?

Contents

Check Which Campus to Attend

• Nursing, Midwifery and Health

Welcome 2

• Physiotherapy

Which Campus?

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• Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing

How to Make the Most of Your Day

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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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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.

If you are interested in any of the following subject areas, these are at Coach Lane Campus, so please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject, General Sessions and Tours.

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).

City Central Exhibition Guide

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General Sessions and Tours

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Postgraduate Study

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Grab a Bite to Eat

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Day Planner

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Find Out More

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Get In Touch

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Coach Lane Campus Programme 17–24

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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.

Welcome Talk Find out why you should choose to study at Northumbria at our University Executive Welcome.

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Subject Information Discover more about the course you are interested in and talk to academics on the Department stand in the Central Exhibition.

Accommodation All students are guaranteed a room in our student accommodation; speak to our Accommodation Team in the Central Exhibition to find out more.

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.

Take a Break Have a bite to eat in one of our catering outlets (see page 13), or there is complimentary tea and coffee available in the Central Exhibition at City Campus, or Reception at Coach Lane Campus.

Facilities Check out our fantastic facilities with tours of the Campus, Clinical Skills Centre, Sport Central and Students’ Union.

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 like 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.

We are committed to keeping all staff, students and visitors as safe as possible whilst on campus and continue to follow the Government and DfE Covid-19 advice and guidance. The University therefore encourages staff, students and visitors to: • Be respectful of others’ personal space.

• Wear face coverings inside buildings when moving around and when in close proximity to others.

• Follow the one-way systems.

• Regularly wash and sanitise your hands.

Hand sanitising stations are available in the entrance to buildings and enhanced cleaning measures remain in place.

Please do not attend this event if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.

Should you experience Covid-19 symptoms whilst on campus, please leave the campus via the shortest available route and follow NHS guidance.

Should you require assistance or feel unable to leave the campus on your own, please contact our Security team on 0191 227 3999 and clearly state that you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms so that they can coordinate appropriate help for you.

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.

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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 University car parks free of charge, the main one being City Campus East, postcode NE1 2SU. Alternatively we have Camden Street – NE2 1XE, Day Street – NE1 8SU or Sport Central – NE1 8QD.

City Centre pay and display car parks close by include: • John Dobson Street – NE1 8HL – validate your ticket at our Security stand in the Central Exhibition in Sport Central for a discounted rate.

• MEA House – NE1 8SX • College Street – NE1 8JG • Civic Centre – NE2 1DF • Manors – NE1 2LA Coach Lane Campus – on Saturday we have access to the car park at Coach Lane Campus East free of charge. The nearest postcode is NE7 7TR, but this will guide you to a nearby housing estate, so as you get close please follow the signs to the University.

Four Lane Ends Metro, postcode NE7 7TG, also has a large car park and is a 10-minute walk to the Campus.

Alternatively you could park in the city centre and take our free shuttle bus from City Campus to 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 to Haymarket. To reach Coach Lane Campus take the Metro to Four Lane Ends which is then a 10-minute 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.

Shuttle Buses You can travel between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day.

Buses depart from City Campus East (see on the map on page 9) 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.

Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.

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City Campus Map Bus Stop (Free Bus)

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Accessible Building Entrance

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Registration Point and Central Exhibition

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Park for £6.80 all day at John Dobson NCP Car Park To obtain the discount on your NCP parking please ensure that you validate your ticket at the Security stand in the Central Exhibition at Sport Central.

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

Cycle Parking

University Car Park

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Shuttle Bus to Coach Lane Campus Winn Studios Accommodation

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University Car Park

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New Bridge Street Accommodation t Stree ridge New B Manors Metro Station

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Buildings shown in red text will feature activities today 1 Architecture Studios 2 Burt Hall 3 Camden Court 4 CIS Building 5 City Campus East 1 – Business and Law

Starbucks open 08.30–15.00

Hub open 11.00–15.00 6 City Campus East 2 – Design 7 Claude Gibb 8 College House 9 Drill Hall 10a Ellison Building A Block 10b Ellison Building B Block

Castles Subway open 10.00–14.00 10c Ellison Building C Block 10d Ellison Building D Block 10e Ellison Building E Block 11 Ellison Gardens 12 Ellison Terrace 13 Facilities & Estates 14 Glenamara House 15 Library Student Central

Coffee Cart open 10.00–15.00 16 Lipman Building 17 Lovaine Halls 18 Muslim Prayer Facility 19 Nixon Hall 20 Northumberland Building

Cafe Central open 08.30–15.00 21 Northumbria University Nursery 22 Pandon Building 23 Sandyford Building

Bamboo open 09.30–14.30 24 Security, Mail and Transport 25 Shop Central open 09.00–16.00

Feastival Food Van open 11.30–14.00 26 Sport Central Corry Room 27 Squires Annexe 28 Squires Building 29 Squires Workshops 30 Students’ Union 31 Sutherland Building 32 Trinity Building 33 The University Gallery; • Gallery North • The University Collection • The Woon Gallery of Asian Art 34 University Library Digital Commons 35 Wynne-Jones Building inc Chaplaincy and Faith Advice Centre 36 The Zone

Accommodation Trinity Square

Trinity Square

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City Campus Central Exhibition Guide 6

Design

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Arts

Accommodation

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Business

Law

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Architecture and Built Environment

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Humanities Taste Northumbria

Study Abroad and Exchange

Northumbria Sport

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Social Sciences Library

Careers and Placements

Students' Union

IT Services

Student and Graduate Enterprise

Security

Computer and Information Sciences Student Life and Wellbeing including Student Funding and Mature Students

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Geography and Environmental Sciences

Applied Sciences

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Applicant Services

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Ask for Help

including Advice for Parents and Postgraduate

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Psychology

Campus Tours

Sport Central Tours

Exit

Refreshments

Entrance

Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering

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Mechanical and Construction Engineering

REGISTRATION in Foyer

General Sessions and Tours – City Campus

City Campus Building Key

SB Sutherland Building SC Sport Central SU Students’ Union Session

Description

Time

Venue

Central Exhibition

Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support. 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

Map Reference 26

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

SB The Great Hall

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Postgraduate Student Finance

An opportunity to hear postgraduate student funding explained, as well as ask any questions you may have for our student finance experts.

11:45 - 12:30

SB The Great Hall

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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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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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Postgraduate Study Northumbria offers over 200 postgraduate courses across a variety of subjects, with full-time and parttime options available. If you’ve taken a break from study but want to return for a Masters’ we have a range of flexible courses to fit around your life.

Postgraduate study is an ideal way to progress your career by increasing your knowledge and becoming a specialist in your chosen field.

If you’re looking for a change, you can study one of our Change Direction courses in a completely new subject and open the door to a career that suits who you are today.

Speak to staff today or find out more at northumbria.ac.uk/returntostudy

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STILL TIME TO APPLY TO STUDY IN 2021: APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 8TH OCTOBER

Grab a Bite to Eat 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.

City Campus

CCE1 Starbucks 5

08.30 – 15.00

Bamboo 23

09.30 – 14.30

CCE Hub 5

11.00 – 15.00

Coffee Cart 15

10.00 – 15.00

Café Central 20

08.30 – 15.00

Food Van 25

11.30 – 14.00

Castles Subway 10 10.00 – 14.00

Coach Lane Campus

Shop Central 25

09.00 – 16.00

Foragers 15

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Day Planner 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.

Time On arrival

Activity

Location

Registration

Sport Central or Coach Lane Campus West

09.00 09.30 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 13.00 13.30 14.00 14.30 15.00

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End of Open Day – Thank you for visiting us

Notes

Find Out More For the most up to date information about Northumbria University visit our website.

Accommodation

www.northumbria.ac.uk/accommodation

Campus Facilities

www.northumbria.ac.uk/campus

Careers

www.northumbria.ac.uk/careers

COVID-19 Information

www.northumbria.ac.uk/covid19

International Student Support

www.northumbria.ac.uk/internationalsupport

Library

www.northumbria.ac.uk/library

Money Matters

www.northumbria.ac.uk/moneymatters

Postgraduate Page

www.northumbria.ac.uk/postgraduate

Scholarships

www.northumbria.ac.uk/scholarships

Sport

www.northumbria.ac.uk/sport

Student Support

www.northumbria.ac.uk/slw

Students’ Union

www.northumbria.ac.uk/studentsunion

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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.

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

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General Sessions and Tours – Coach Lane Campus Session

Description

Time

Venue

Central Exhibition

Find out more about our fantastic courses, facilities, accommodation and support. Staff from across the University and current students will be available to tell you everything you need to know.

09.00 – 15.00

Foragers Picnic Area

Map Reference 15

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

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Campus Tours

A student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 30 minutes)

09.00 – 15.00

Depart from Campus Tours Desk in Reception

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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

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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

Use City Campus Map

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Coach Lane Campus Subject Stands Foragers Picnic Area

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Nursing – Child

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Midwifery

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Occupational Therapy

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Nursing – Learning Disabilities

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Social Work

Ramp

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Nursing – Adult

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Health, Education and Social Care Foundation Year

Primary Education

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Childhood and Early Years Studies

Guidance and Counselling

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Health and Social Care

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Physiotherapy

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Coach Lane Campus Support Stands Ground Floor, C Block Exit

Exit

Applicant Services

Entrance

Student Life and Wellbeing including Student Funding

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Accommodation

Postgraduate Ask For Help

REGISTRATION

Coach Lane Campus Map Parking

Bus Stop (Free Bus)

Public Bus

Accessible Parking

Automated External Defibrillator

Electric Vehicle Charge Point

Coach Lane Campus East

Coach Lane Campus West Registration Point

To Four Lane Ends Metro Station

University Car Park

08.30-14.30

Coac h Lane

Shuttle Bus Drop-off and Pick-up Point

Central Exhibition (access via Foragers)

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3. C Block (Hall A)

6. E Block

1. A Block

4. Clinical Skills Centre

7. G Block

2. B Block

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8. H Block

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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. Students’ Union

Shuttle Buses You can travel between Coach Lane Campus and City Campus free of charge on our shuttle bus during the Open Day. Buses depart from Coach Lane Campus East (see on the map on page 28) between 09.30 and 15.30 every 20‑30 minutes.

The last bus back to City Campus East from Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30.

Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.

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Which Campus?

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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 following subject areas, these are at Coach Lane Campus so you are on the correct side of the Programme – • Nursing, Midwifery and Health • Physiotherapy • Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing

If the subjects that you are interested in are at City Campus, please turn the Programme over for further information on your Subject, General Sessions and Tours.

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.

Which Campus?

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Shuttle Buses

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Coach Lane Campus Map

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Coach Lane Support Stands Exhibition Guide

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Coach Lane Subject Stands Exhibition Guide

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General Sessions and Tours

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Get In Touch

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Find Out More

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Day Planner

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Grab a Bite to Eat

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Postgraduate Study

12

Accommodation Map

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Getting Here

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How to Make the Most of Your Day

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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-rich, business-focussed, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Visit our outstanding facilities and discover the range of support services we offer our

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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 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. .

We hope you enjoy your day!

Northumbria University Open Day Team ug.events@northumbria.ac.uk

Postgraduate

Open Day Programme Coach Lane Campus

#NUOpenDay

25 September 2021 9am–3pm