UNDERGRADUATE OPEN DAY PROGRAMME CITY CAMPUS 24 October 2026 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-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Discover how Northumbria prepares you for your future career through our experiential learning and opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
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
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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
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.
• Career Guidance and Coaching • Childhood and Early Years Studies • Health and Social Care • Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice • 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 7).
Contents Welcome
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General Sessions and Tours
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Which Campus?
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Subject Sessions
13–17
How to Make the Most of Your Day
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Grab a Bite to Eat
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Getting Here
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Day Planner
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Shuttle Buses
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Find Out More
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City Campus Map
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Accommodation Map
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Coach Lane Campus Programme
City Central Exhibition Guide
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21–27
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How to Make the Most of Your Day Check-in *
Register your attendance 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.
Welcome Talk Find out why you should choose to study at Northumbria at our University Executive Welcome.
Subject Sessions
At City Campus, Registration is in Sport Central - postcode NE1 8SG / what3words: canny.slowly.exit
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 School stands in the Central Exhibition.
At Coach Lane Campus, Registration is on Campus West - postcode NE7 7XA / what3words: lists.rents.raced
Accommodation
* 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 19).
Quiet Room If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed during your visit to the Open Day, we offer quiet spaces where you can go to decompress and gather your thoughts. Just ask at the Ask For Help desk on the day. 4
Some of 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.
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
Advice
Have a bite to eat in one of our catering outlets (see page 18), or there is complimentary tea and coffee available in the Central Exhibition at City Campus, or Reception at Coach Lane Campus.
Come along to our General Sessions for advice on topics from writing your Personal Statement to Student Finance and Student Life.
Facilities Check out our fantastic facilities with tours of the Campus, Clinical Skills Centre, Library, 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 Find out more about Student Life at our panel talk, or speak to people on the stands in our Student Life Zone to see what activities you can take part in outside of your studies, including volunteering, placements, part-time work, clubs and societies.
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.
The Fun Zone Visit The Fun Zone and try your luck with our carnival games to win prizes.
Emergencies 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.
Explore Northumbria Virtually Whether you’re here on the day or looking back after your visit, take a virtual look around our campus. Our interactive map can also help you find your way around.
Scan the QR code below to get started:
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Getting Here 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 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. When you arrive on campus, Registration is in Sport Central postcode NE1 8SG / what3words: canny. slowly.exit Coach Lane Campus is approximately 3.5 miles from the city centre via the A1058 Coast Road and Red Hall Drive. When you arrive on campus, Registration is on Campus West - postcode NE7 7XA / what3words: lists.rents.raced
Please be aware, there will be a number of travel disruptions around Newcastle over the weekend of the 24th October. This includes closure of the Tyne Bridge from 11pm on Friday 23rd October for 10 days as part of its historic restoration, and no Metro service between St James and Monkseaton commencing Saturday 24th October, so please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey if required. 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
Parking
• John Dobson Street - NE1 8HL
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
• Manors - NE1 2LA
We also have a number of spaces available in our smaller car parks free of charge: Camden Street – NE2 1XE / what3words: double.brands.jolly Sport Central – NE1 8QD / what3words: mass.visits.people Day Street – NE1 8SU / what3words: ally. fields.leave 6
• MEA House - NE1 8SX 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. During the Open Day a free shuttle bus will also run for visitors between City Campus and Coach Lane Campus.
Travelling by Rail
Shuttle Buses
Newcastle Central Station is on a number of main rail lines, including LNER, TransPennine, Cross Country, Northern and Lumo. To reach City Campus by foot will take approximately 15-minutes, alternatively we have a 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.
You can travel from City Campus to Coach Lane Campus free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day.
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.
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 from City Campus East to Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus from Coach Lane Campus East to City Campus East leaves at 15.30. Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
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City Campus Map Registration Point and Central Exhibition
Map Key Food and Drink P
Reception/Information atm ATM Machine
Accessible Parking
Parenting Room
Parking
Cycle Parking
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
Automated External Defibrillator
Accessible Building Entrance
Changing Place
Bus Stop (Free Bus)
Starbucks
Buildings shown in red text will feature activities today
9a Ellison Building A Block (ELA)
15 New Bridge (NBR)
22 Squires Building (SQB)
9b Ellison Building B Block (ELB)
23 Squires Workshops (SQW)
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9c Ellison Building C Block (ELC)
16 Northumberland Building (NBD) Café Central open 08.00 – 15.00 Shop Central open 10.00 – 16.00
Burt Hall (BUR)
2 Camden Court (CCT) 3 City Campus East 1 (CCE1) Starbucks open 09.00 – 15.00
9d Ellison Building D Block (ELD) The Zone 9e Ellison Building E Block (ELE)
4 City Campus East 2 (CCE2)
10 Ellison Terrace
5 CIS Building (CIS)
11 Glenamara House
6 College House (CH)
12 Library (LIB) Student Central
7 Drill Hall (DH) 8 Durant Hall (DUR)
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17 Northumbria University Nursery (NUR) 18 Pandon Building (PAN)
13 MEA House (MEA)
19 Sandyford Building (SAN) The University Gallery Gallery North The University Collection
14 North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NST)
21 Squires Annexe (SQX)
20 Sport Central (SPCEN)
24 St James’s United Reformed Church (SJC) 25 Students’ Union (STU) Habita open 12.00 - 19.00 (bar and food) 26 Sutherland Building (SUB) 27 Trinity Building (TRY)
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City Campus Central Exhibition Guide 1
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Business
Law
Accommodation
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Design, Arts and Creative Industries
Student and Graduate Enterprise
Study Abroad and Exchange
Careers and Placements
Work While You Study
Northumbria Sport
Northumbria Uni Food
Refreshments
Be Part of It
Sport Central Tours
Students' Union
Exit 10
Campus Tours
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Humanities and Social Sciences
Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Psychology
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Architecture and Built Environment
IT Services
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Computer Science
Library Student Support and Wellbeing including Student Funding
Security
9
Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
10
Geography and Natural Sciences
Supported Entry Schemes including Mature Students
Ask For Help including Advice For Parents
Admissions
Exit
Entrance REGISTRATION in Corry Room 11
General Sessions and Tours – City Campus City Campus Building Key EL Ellison Building
SUB Sutherland Building
SPCEN Sport Central
STU Students’ Union
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
SPCEN Main Arena
20
The Fun Zone
Visit The Fun Zone and try your luck with our carnival games to win prizes.
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
20
University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria University, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria, including how we prepare you for your future career through our guaranteed real-world experiential learning opportunities for every undergraduate course.
09.30 – 10.00 10.15 – 10.45
SUB The Great Hall
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Your Student Life
Hear from our Northumbria Sport and Be Part Of It teams and current students about the fantastic range of clubs, activities and experiences available to make new friends when you join our Northumbria community.
10.15 – 10.45
EL A002
9a
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 Support and Wellbeing Stand in the Central Exhibition.
11.00 – 11.45 13.45 – 14.30
SUB 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.
11.45 – 12.30 14.00 – 14.45
EL A001
9a
Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 45 minutes)
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SPCEN Central Exhibition
20
Library Tour (self-guided)
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
12
Sport Central Tours
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
Depart from SPCEN Central Exhibition
20
Students’ Union Tours
Visit Northumbria University Students’ Union and take a tour of the facilities.
Depart from STU 09.00 - 14.30 Welcome Desk (every 30 minutes on the hour and half past the hour)
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
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Byron Central Camden Court Glenamara House New Bridge Portland Green Stephenson Stepney Yard The Bridge Winn
Map Reference
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Opposite 11 2 11 15 Short walk from 4 Short walk from 4 Short walk from 3 Short walk from 3 Short walk from 4
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 CCE2 CIS EL
Business and Law Building Design Building Computer and Information Sciences Building Ellison Building
NBD SAN SPCEN
Northumberland Building Sandyford Building Sport Central
SQB SQW SUB
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Accounting
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 403 CCE1 403
Accounting and Finance (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
Aerospace Satellite Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
13.45 – 14.15 14.15 – 14.45
Architecture
Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Q&A Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
Squires Building Squires Workshop Sutherland Building
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
1
3
1
20
Visit Stand 9 for venue information
9
20
10.30 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 12.15 – 12.45
NBD 149 Leaving from NBD 149 SUB The Chare
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16 16 26
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
8
5
Automotive Engineering Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.30
EL A102a Leaving from EL A102a
9
9a
Biochemistry
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
11.15 – 12.30
EL A002
10
9a
Biological Sciences
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
11.15 – 12.30
EL A002
10
9a
Biomedical Sciences
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
11.15 – 12.30
EL A002
10
9a
Building Surveying
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.45 13.00 – 13.45
NBD 149 Leaving from NBD 149
7
16
Business and Analytics
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 12.15 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.45
CCE1 003 CCE1 409 CCE1 409
1
3
Business and Entrepreneurship
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 417a CCE1 417a
1
3
Business and Human Resource Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 002 CCE1 002
1
3
Business and Marketing
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 - 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 401 CCE1 401
1
3
Business and Supply Chain Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 12.15 – 13.15 13.45 – 14.45
CCE1 003 CCE1 409 CCE1 409
1
3
Business Computing
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
8
5
Artificial Intelligence
13
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Business Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 - 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 002 CCE1 002
1
3
Business and Management (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
1
20
Chemistry / Chemistry MChem
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.45 – 14.15
EL A009
10
9a
Civil Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.45 – 13.30 13.30 – 14.30
EL A108 Leaving from EL A108
9
9a
Computer 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
8
5
Computing (Top Up) Construction Management
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
8
20
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30
EL A108 Leaving from EL A108
7
9a
Criminology
Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.15
SAN 405
4
19
Criminology and Forensic Science
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.45 – 14.15
EL A003
10
9a
Criminology and Sociology
Subject Talk
13.30 – 14.15
SAN 205
4
19
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
8
5
School Welcome Subject Overview Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 12.30 – 13.15 13.15 – 13.45
SAN 405 SQW 107a Leaving from SQW 107a
3
19 23
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 403 CCE1 403
1
3
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 403 CCE1 403
1
3
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 11.45
EL A113 Leaving from EL A113
9
9a
Electrical Engineering (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
English Language
Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15
SAN 204
English Language and Literature
Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15
SAN 204
English Literature
Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15
SAN 204
English Literature and Creative Writing
Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15
SAN 204
English Literature and History
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
Environmental Science
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
Fashion
School Welcome Subject Overview Tour of Facilities
Digital Design
Economics
Economics and Finance
14
9
20
4
19
4
19
4
19
4
19
SAN 210 SAN 210
4
19
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
10
9a
10.15 – 10.35 11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 11.45
SAN 405 CCE2 011 Leaving from CCE2 011
3
19 4 4
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Fashion Communication
School Welcome Subject Overview Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 11.45
SAN 405 CCE2 011 Leaving from CCE2 011
3
19 4 4
Fashion Design and Marketing
School Welcome Subject Overview Tour of Facilities
10.15 - 10.35 11.00 – 11.15 11.15 – 11.45
SAN 405 CCE2 011 Leaving from CCE2 011
3
19 4 4
Film
School Welcome Subject Talk and Tour of the Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 11.00 – 11.45
SAN 405 SQB 020a
Finance and Investment Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 403 CCE1 403
Financial Mathematics
Programme Talk Tour of the Facilities
12.30 – 13.15 13.15 – 13.30
Fine Art
School Welcome Subject Talk Tour of the Facilities
Food Science and Nutrition
3
19 22
1
3
CCE1 418 Leaving from CCE1 418
1 and 9
3
10.15 – 10.35 12.00 – 12.45 12.45 – 13.30
SAN 405 SQB 020a Leaving from SQB 020a
3
19 22 22
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.45 – 14.15
NBD 346
10
16
Football Coaching and Performance
Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities
10.00 - 12.00 12.30 - 14.30
NBD 252 NBD 252
6
16
Forensic Science
Subject Talk and Tour of Lab Facilities
12.45 – 14.15
EL A003
10
9a
Furniture and Product Design
School Welcome In Studio Subject Presentation Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 11.45 – 12.15 12.15 – 12.45
SAN 405 CCE2 013 Leaving from CCE2 013
3
19 4 4
Games Computing
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
8
5
Geography
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
10
9a
Global Business Management (Top Up) - including Finance, Human Resources, Logistics and Supply Chain and Marketing
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena 1
20
Graphic Design
School Welcome Subject Overview Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 12.30 – 13.15 13.15 – 13.45
SAN 405 SQW 107a Leaving from SQW 107a
3
19 23
History
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 210 SAN 210
4
19
History and American Studies
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 210 SAN 210
4
19
History and Politics
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.15 – 12.15 13.15 – 14.15
SAN 210 SAN 210
4
19
City Campus Building Key CCE1 CCE2 CIS EL
Business and Law Building Design Building Computer and Information Sciences Building Ellison Building
NBD SAN SPCEN
Northumberland Building Sandyford Building Sport Central
SQB SQW SUB
Squires Building Squires Workshop Sutherland Building
15
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Interior Architecture
Programme Talk Tour of the Facilities Q&A
10.30 – 11.15 11.15 – 12.15 12.15 – 12.45
NBD 149 Leaving from NBD 149 SUB 009
7
16 16 26
School Welcome In Studio Subject Presentation Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 12.45 – 13.15 13.15 – 13.45
SAN 405 CCE2 103 Leaving from CCE2 103
3
19 4 4
International Banking and Finance (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena
1
20
International Business Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 - 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 223a CCE1 223a
1
3
International Medical Pathway (in partnership with St George’s University Grenada)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena 10
20
International Relations and Politics
Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.30
SQB 206
4
22
International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
SPCEN Main Arena 1
20
Law
Studying Law at Northumbria Law School Mock Trial Q&A: Meet our Students and Student Law Office Tour CCE1 Tours
12.00 – 12.45
CCE1 003
13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.30
2
3
1
3
3
20
3
20
Interior Design
Q&A Drop In
12.00 – 15.00
CCE1 362 CCE1, Student Law Office Leaving from CCE1, Student Law Office CCE1 Foyer
Business School Welcome Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15 13.30 – 14.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 401 CCE1 401
Mass Communication (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09:00 – 15:00
SPCEN Main Arena
Mass Communication and Business (Top Up)
Q&A Drop-in
09:00 – 15:00
SPCEN Main Arena
Mathematics
Subject Talk Tour of Facilities Q&A
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.05 12.05 – 12.15
EL A110 Leaving from EL A110 EL D206
9
9a 9a 9d
Mechanical Engineering
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.45 – 12.30 12.30 – 13.30
EL A101 Leaving from EL A101
9
9a
Media and Communication
School Welcome Subject Talk
10.15 – 10.35 11.30 – 12.15
SAN 405 SQB 316
3
19 22
Networks and Cyber Security
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
8
5
Physical Geography
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.15 – 12.00 12.00 – 12.15
EL A003 Leaving from EL A003
10
9a
Physics
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.00
EL E301/EL E304 Leaving from EL E301/EL E304
9
9e
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
11.00 – 11.30 11.30 – 12.00
EL E301/EL E304 Leaving from EL E301/EL E304
9
9e
Marketing
Physics with Astrophysics
16
14.30 – 15.00
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Physiotherapy
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 - 11.45 13.00 - 14.00
CCE1 001 CCE1 001
6
3
Product Design
School Welcome In Studio Subject Presentation Tour of Facilities
10.15 – 10.35 11.45 – 12.15 12.15 – 12.45
SAN 405 CCE2 013 Leaving from CCE2 013
3
19 4 4
Professional Policing Psychology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.15
SAN 205
4
19
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
NBD 442
5
16
Psychology with Criminology
Subject Talk
12.30 – 13.30
NBD 442
5
16
Quantity Surveying
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.45 13.00 – 13.45
NBD 149 Leaving from NBD 149
7
16
Real Estate
Subject Talk Tour of Labs and Facilities
12.00 – 12.45 13.00 – 13.45
NBD 149 Leaving from NBD 149
7
16
Sociology
Subject Talk
13.30 – 14.15
SAN 205
4
19
Sport and Exercise Science
Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities
10.00 – 12.00 12.30 – 14.30
NBD 252 NBD 252
6
16
Sport Coaching
Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities
10.00 – 12.00 12.30 – 14.30
NBD 252 NBD 252
6
16
Sport Exercise and Nutrition
Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities
10.00 – 12.00 12.30 – 14.30
NBD 252 NBD 252
6
16
Sport Management
Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities Subject Talk and Tour of Facilities
10.00 – 12.00 12.30 – 14.30
NBD 252 NBD 252
6
16
Tourism and Events Management
Business School Welcome Subject Talk
10.30 – 11.15 11.30 – 12.15
CCE1 003 CCE1 223b
1
3
City Campus Building Key CCE1 CCE2 CIS EL
Business and Law Building Design Building Computer and Information Sciences Building Ellison Building
NBD SAN SPCEN
Northumberland Building Sandyford Building Sport Central
SQB SQW SUB
Squires Building Squires Workshop Sutherland Building
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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 below for food, drinks and snacks.
City Campus
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Coach Lane Campus
CCE1 Starbucks 30
09.00 – 15.00
Foragers Pod 15
09.00 – 15.00
Café Central 16
08.00 – 15.00
Foragers 15 Restaurant
11.30 – 14.30
Habita 25
12.00 – 19.00
Shop Central 16
10.00 – 16.00
(bar and food)
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
Notes
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
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. In the meantime, you can also explore more of what Northumbria has to offer on our virtual site: www.explore.northumbria.ac.uk 19
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
International Student Support
www.northumbria.ac.uk/internationalsupport
Library
www.northumbria.ac.uk/library
Money Matters
www.northumbria.ac.uk/moneymatters
Parents Page
www.northumbria.ac.uk/parents
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
Virtual Tours
www.explore.northumbria.ac.uk
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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Subject Sessions – Coach Lane 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. Coach Lane Campus Building Key A A Block
B B Block
C C Block (Halls A and B)
CSC Clinical Skills Centre
Course
Description
Time
Venue
Exhibition Stand
Map Reference
Career Guidance and Coaching
Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.30 – 12.30 13.30 – 14.30
A 201 A 201
Childhood and Early Years Studies
Subject Talk Subject Talk
2
2
11.30 – 12.30 13.30 – 14.30
A 101 A 101
Health and Social Care
3
2
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.30 – 14.30
A 102 A 102
1
2
Midwifery
Subject Talk
11.45 – 12.45
Hall B
8
4
Nursing Associate
Q&A Drop-in
09.00 – 15.00
Stand in Hub
6
5
Nursing Studies (Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health)
Subject Talk Subject Talk Subject Talk
11.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 13.00 13.00 – 14.00
CSC 022 CSC 022 CSC 022
6, 7, 9 and 12
6
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 13.30 – 14.30
A 207 A 207
5
2
Operating Department Practice (ODP)
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 12.45 – 13.45
CSC 009/010 CSC 009/010
10
6
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
4
Subject Talk Subject Talk
10.45 – 11.45 12.45 – 13.45
A 203 A 203
4
2
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
University Executive Welcome
A welcome to Northumbria University, explaining who we are and why you should choose to study at Northumbria.
10.00 – 10.30
Your Student Life
11.45 – 12.15 Hear from our Northumbria Sport and Be Part Of It teams and current students about the fantastic range of clubs, activities and experiences available to make new friends when you join our Northumbria community.
A 002
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 Support and Wellbeing Stand in the Central Exhibition.
10.45 – 11.30 13.45 – 14.30
A 002 A 002
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.
12.45 – 13.30
Campus Tours
A student-led walking tour of the campus. (allow 30 minutes).
09.00 – 15.00
An opportunity to explore our clinical skills and simulation facilities and observe and discuss clinical skills and simulationbased practice with the Northumbria University team.
09.00 – 15.00
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
Sport Central Tours (City Campus)
A student-led walking tour of the award winning facilities in Sport Central.
09.00 – 15.00
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
Funding Your Undergraduate Study
Clinical Skills Centre
Map Reference
5
CSC 022 6
2
2
A 002 2
Depart from Campus Tours Desk in Reception Sign up at the Clinical Skills Centre Registration Desk
1
6
Coach Lane Library 11 Depart from SPCEN Main Arena
Use City Campus Map 20
Byron Central Camden Court Glenamara House New Bridge Portland Green Stephenson Stepney Yard The Bridge Winn
Use City Campus Map Opposite 11 2 11 15 Short walk from 4 Short walk from 4 Short walk from 3 Short walk from 3 Short walk from 4
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Coach Lane Campus - C Block Registration, Support Services and Subject Stands
Admissions
Student Support and Wellbeing
Accommodation
13
including Student Funding
Primary Education
Be Part of It
This way to Hub and more Subject Stands
3
Childhood and Early Years Studies
Entrance 2
1
Career Guidance and Coaching
Health and Social Care
REGISTRATION
Ask For Help
4
Social Work
5
Occupational Therapy
Coach Lane Campus - Hub Subject Stands 12
Nursing — Child
8
Continue this way from C Block to see more Subject Stands
11
Placement Support
7
Nursing — Learning Disabilities
6
Nursing - Adult Nursing Associate FdSc
9
Seating
23
10 Operating Department Practice
Nursing - Mental Health
Seating
Seating
Seating
Midwifery Studies
Coach Lane Campus Map To Four Lane Ends Metro Station
Shuttle Bus to City Campus Drop-off and Pick-up Point Coach Lane Campus West
Coach Lane Campus East
09.00 – 15.00
Registration Point Central Exhibition
MAP KEY Reception/Information Parking Cycle Parking Electric Vehicle Charge Point
BUILDING LIST 1 Main Reception Foragers – Starbucks POD Hot Drinks and Snack 2 A Block (MBA) 3 B Block (MBB) 4 C Block (MBC) Quiet Reflection Room 5 Coach Lane Hub Ramen Bar 6 Clinical Skills Centre (CSC)Security 7 D Block (MBD) - Not In Use
Food and Drink 8 E Block (MBE)
Starbucks
9 Manor House (MAN)
Automated External Defibrillator
10 F Block (MBF) Library Staff Hub 11 G Block (MBG) Student Central & Ask 4 Help Communitea
Accessible Building Entrance P
Accessible Parking Parenting Room Changing Place
12 H Block (MBH) The Bridge
Quiet Reflective Room
13 Coach Lane Sports Centre (CLSC)
Bus Stop (Free Bus)
14 Sports Pitches 1, 2 & 3
Public Bus
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Shuttle Buses You can travel from Coach Lane Campus to City Campus free of charge on our shuttle bus on the day. Buses depart from Coach Lane Campus East (see on the map on page 24) between 09.00 and 15.30 every 20‑30 minutes.
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The last bus from City Campus East to Coach Lane Campus East leaves at 15.30. The last bus from Coach Lane Campus East to City Campus East leaves at 15.30. Please allow up to 25 minutes for your journey.
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.
• Career Guidance and Coaching • Childhood and Early Years Studies • Health and Social Care • Midwifery • Nursing • Occupational Therapy • Operating Department Practice • 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 25).
Contents Welcome
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Find Out More
20
Which Campus?
26
Day Planner
19
Shuttle Buses
25
Grab a Bite to Eat
18
Coach Lane Campus Map
24
City Campus Programme
Coach Lane Central Exhibition Guide
23
Accommodation Map
9
Getting Here
6
General Sessions and Tours
22
How to Make the Most of Your Day
4
Subject Sessions (Coach Lane)
21
17-10
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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 researchintensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. Discover how Northumbria prepares you for your future career through our experiential learning and opportunities to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
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
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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
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 24 October 2026 9am – 3pm