Postgraduate Study Open Day guide | Wednesday 6 November

Whether you’re looking to enhance your understanding of your chosen field or gain expertise in a new area, our high-quality teaching will help equip you with the knowledge and competencies to unlock the next stage of your career.

This is your chance to find out more about us and discover what postgraduate study at DMU is really like. Below is some useful information you need to know before joining us on campus.

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Arrival

On the morning of the event please check your inbox, you will receive an email with a link to a form. Simply complete this form on arrival.

Being centrally located, our campus has good transport links whether you're coming by road or rail.

Unfortunately, parking is not available on campus so we advise visitors to park at the nearest public car park. The closest one to the DMU campus is Newarke Street.

When you arrive on campus make your way to the Queen's Building.

You can locate all our buildings using our campus map.

Your day

There will be lots of opportunities to chat with our students, lecturers, and specialists about your subject choices, from student life to the career opportunities offered by our award-winning careers and employability service. Below you will find our schedule, as well as the services and activities that will be taking place throughout campus.

 

Activity schedule

  1. Student support at postgraduate level | 3.30-4.15pm

    3.30-4.15pm, Queen’s Building 1.10.

    This talk will cover the support available throughout the DMU student journey; from help with your studies to advice and guidance about your future career.

  2. DMU for Life | 4.30–4.45pm

    4.30–4.45pm, Queen’s Building 1.10

    Find out about the services on offer from DMU for Life, our Alumni Engagement Team, and how you can join DMU’s Alumni Hub to stay connected and supported as you approach the end of your studies and beyond.

  3. Subject information

    Located in the Queen’s Building. There will be academic representatives available throughout the day to talk about your subject choices. Just head over to one of our faculty stands:

    • Arts, Design and Humanities
    • Business and Law
    • Computing, Engineering and Media
    • Health and Life Sciences

    There will also be the following Health and Life Sciences talks:

    • Psychology subject talk (to cover both Health Psychology and Mental Health and Wellbeing): 3:30-4:15pm, Queens Building room 0.17
    • Physician Associate Studies subject talk: 4-4:30pm, Queen’s Building, room 0.07
    • Social Work subject talk: 4:30-5pm, Queen’s Building, room 0.17

Information stands and tours

  1. Admissions

    Located in the Queen’s Building. Talk to us about the application process and qualifications that you will need for postgraduate study at DMU.

  2. Campus tours

    Tours leave throughout the event from the Queen’s Building main entrance. Head over to our current students in blue who will be happy to help

  3. Careers and enterprise

    Located in the Queen's Building. We ensure students and graduates get the support they need for successful professional lives. The Careers Team also supports students looking to start or grow their own business.

    We will also be hosting a talk on student support at postgraduate level. This talk will cover the support available throughout the DMU student journey; from help with your studies to advice and guidance about your future career. 3.30-4.15pm, Queen's Building.

  4. Library and Learning Services

    Visit our stand in the Queen’s Building to find out more about the facilities and services available as a postgraduate student from the Kimberlin Library.

    We will also be hosting a talk on student support at postgraduate level. This talk will cover the support available throughout the DMU student journey; from help with your studies to advice and guidance about your future career. 3.30-4.15pm, Queen’s Building.

  5. Muslim Prayer Room

    Located at the Portland Building. Access via the back entrance on Newarke Close. The prayer room has dedicated spaces for prayers and ablution.

  6. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre

    Located on Dunns Lane, the QEII Leisure Centre provides our students, staff and the general public with state-of-the-art facilities including a 25-metre swimming pool, climbing wall, eight badminton court sports hall, fitness suite and dance studio.

  7. Stephen Lawrence Research Centre

    Located on Hawthorn Square in the Hugh Aston Building. Find out how the centre aims to drive forward conversations that will shape and influence how we think about race and social justice in contemporary society.

  8. Student finance

    Located in the Queen’s Building. Get advice and guidance for all finance matters.

  9. Student welfare

    Located in the Queen’s Building. Healthy DMU is our whole university approach to student health and wellbeing. This includes providing you with resources that support your development and studies, helping you to succeed and to achieve your potential.

Guest Information

Refreshments

Will be available throughout the day.

WiFi

Will be available on the day. Username: openday and password: openday.

Event photography and filming

Will be taken throughout the day. Read our image capture policy.

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How to get to DMU

DMU is committed to protecting the environment. We encourage you to use the most sustainable form of transport for your journey.

Travel info

Want to change your booking?

If you can no longer attend the Postgraduate Open Day, please amend or cancel your booking by calling us on +44 (0)116 250 6070 or email us at enquiry@dmu.ac.uk.

Need extra support?

If you have any specific requirements or need additional facilities, please contact +44 (0)116 250 6070 or email enquiry@dmu.ac.uk. If you require a specialist tour guide to meet you and take you around the university at your own pace, book this service by emailing disability@dmu.ac.uk.

Got a question?

If you have any questions, specific requirements or need disability access, get in touch with us by calling +44 (0)116 250 6070 or emailing enquiry@dmu.ac.uk