Undergraduate Open Day Programme November 2023 | Northumbria University

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.

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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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ATM Machine

Accessible Building Entrance

Starbucks

Accessible Parking

Automated External Defibrillator

Bus Stop (Free Bus)

Parenting Room

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26 Students’ Union Habita open 12.00 – 19.00

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Cycle Parking

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NEW BRIDGE. Available from £148.61 pw 97-113 New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2SW

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City Campus Map

QUAY POINT

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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

Exit

REGISTRATION in Corry Room

Entrance

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

13

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

21

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

10

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Humanities

3

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Newcastle Business School

City Campus Building Key

21

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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5

Business and Entrepreneurship

Subject Talk Subject Talk

11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15

CCE1 417a CCE1 417a

8

5

Business and Human Resource Management

Subject Talk Subject Talk

11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15

CCE1 402 CCE1 402

8

5

8

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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

8

5

Business and Marketing

Subject Talk Subject Talk

11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15

CCE1 410 CCE1 410

8

5

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

5

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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

3

21

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

8

5

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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10a

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

3

10a

Biomedical Sciences

Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities

12.30 – 14.00

EL A002

3

10a

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

4

19

Fashion

Criminology and Forensic Science

Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities

12.30 – 14.00

EL A003

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10a

Subject Talk

13.30 – 14.15

SAN 205

4

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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11

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

8

5

Film

Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities

12.30 – 13.30

LIP 031

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14

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

6

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

10a

Subject Talk Subject Talk

11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15

CCE1 401 CCE1 401

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5

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

6

23

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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16

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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5 6 6

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

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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

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12

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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

10

10a 10a 1 via 27

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 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

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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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