Your guide to the DMU Open Day | Saturday 16 March

Thanks for booking onto our Open Day with a difference – we are really excited about meeting you!

Our Open Day has been designed to give you a real-life experience of your course. You can enjoy course talks, take a tour of our campus and facilities, explore Leicester city centre and take a look at our accommodation. The day starts at 9am and finishes at 3pm. Below is some useful information you need to know before joining us on campus and to help you make the most of your day. You can locate all buildings and outdoor spaces using our campus map.

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Where to check-in

On the morning of the Open Day please check your inbox, you will receive an email with a link to a form. Have this open on your phone, so you can check yourself in upon arrival – this will reduce queues. You can check-in before or after the Welcome to DMU talk that starts at 9.25am. All you need to do is head to your check-in location (listed below) and we will provide you with a check-in code to enter onto the form.

Make your way to the following buildings to check-in:

  • Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Textiles and Footwear - Vijay Patel Building
  • Business and Law - Hugh Aston
  • Computer Science, Mathematics, Creative Design (Animation, Game Art, Graphic Design, Concept and Comic Arts), Engineering, Media, Music - Queens Building
  • Health and Life Sciences - Hawthorn Building
  • Humanities and Performance Arts - Hugh Aston Building

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, DMU Careers Team. Below you will find our subject talk and taster schedule, as well as the services and activities that will be taking place throughout campus.

You can locate all buildings and outside spaces using our campus map.

 

Subject talks, drop-ins and activities

  • A Welcome to DMU from the Vice-Chancellor

    9:25-10am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.05.

  • Student Finance

    Student Finance talk: 12:30-1pm. Hugh Aston, room 0.08.

    You can also find us in the Campus Centre at the Student Finance stand if you require more in-depth advice.

  • Supporting your mental health and wellbeing at university

    1:10-1:30pm. Gateway House, room 3.54.

    Find out about the wide range of resources you can access to support your wellbeing, and the additional support available if you have a diagnosed mental health condition.

    You can also find us in the Campus Centre at the student welfare stand or drop in to see us in the Student Gateway (Gateway House) if you require more in-depth advice or want to speak in a quiet area.

  • DMU support for Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Autism

    1:35-2:35pm. Gateway House, room 3.54.

    This session will provide advice and guidance on the support available in Higher Education for disabled students within the learning environment.

    You can also find us in the Campus Centre at the student welfare stand or drop in to see us in the Student Gateway (Gateway House) if you require more in-depth advice or want to speak in a quiet area.

  • Accounting and Finance

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Trading Floor drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.37.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10am-12:10pm and repeated at 1-2pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.37.

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Business, Management and Entrepreneurship

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10am-12:10pm and repeated again at 1-2pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 2.38.

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Economics

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Trading Floor drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.37.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10-12:10pm and repeated again at 1-2pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.37

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Human Resource Management

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10am-12:10pm and repeated again at 1-2pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 2.38.

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Law

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10am-12:10pm and repeated again at 1-2pm. Leicester Castle Business School, Crown Court.

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Marketing

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, The Atrium.

    Faculty welcome talk: 10:15-11am. Hugh Aston Building, room 0.10.

    Interactive session: 11:10am-12:10pm and repeated again at 1-2pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 2.08.

    Faculty buildings tours: available throughout the day from the Hugh Aston reception area. Head over to our current students wearing red who will be happy to help.

  • Politics and International Relations

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11:45am-1pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.94.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.03.

  • Architecture

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.30.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.30.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.30.

  • Architectural Technology

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk: 10:30am-11:30am. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.53.

    Student subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.53.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30pm-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.53.

  • Quantity Surveying and Construction

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk: 10:30am-11:30am. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.54.

    Student subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.54.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.54.

  • Design Crafts

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.80.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.80.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.80.

  • Interior Design

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.30.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.30.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.30.

  • Product Design

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.20.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.20.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 1.20.

  • Creative Writing

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.95.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • English

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30-12pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.93.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • English Language

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.92.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • Contour Fashion

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.38.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:45-1:15pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30pm-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.38.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.38.

  • Fashion Buying/Fashion Management

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

  • Fashion Business

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 2.15.

  • Fashion Communication and Styling

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 3.11.

    Portfolio workshop:12:45-1:15pm, Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 3.11.

  • Fashion Design

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 3.38-3.41.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:45-1:15pm, Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 3.38-3.41.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 3.38-3.41.

  • Fashion Textile Design

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:45-1:15pm, Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

  • Footwear Design

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.20.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:45-1:15pm, Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.20.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.20.

  • Textile Design

    Head of School talk: Choosing the right Fashion and Textiles course for you: 10:30–10:55am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:45-1:15pm, Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.20.

  • History

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-11:30am. Hugh Aston Building, 3.94.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1–3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • History, Politics and International Relations

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    History student talk and taster session: 10:15-11:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.94.

    Politics and International Relations student talk and taster session: 11:45am-1pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.94.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • Acting

    Student subject talk and practical session: 10-11:30am. PACE Building, studio 2 (remember to wear practical clothing).

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-2pm. PACE Building, mezzanine.

  • Arts and Festival Management and Global Arts Management (Level 6 Top-Up)

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.91.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • Dance

    Student subject talk and performance: 10am-11am. PACE Building, studio 1, followed by a subject practical session: 11am-12pm. PACE Building, studio 3 (remember to wear practical clothing).

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10am-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. PACE Building, studio 1.

  • Drama and Theatre Arts

    Student subject talk and practical session: 10-11:30am. PACE Building, studio 2 (remember to wear practical clothing).

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk and Q&A session: 10am-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-2pm. PACE Building, mezzanine.

  • International Tourism and Hospitality Management

    Meet the Head of School, parents talk, and Q&A session: 10-10:30am. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.02.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.91.

    Subject drop-in: Meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 1-3pm. Hugh Aston Building, room 3.96.

  • Art and Design (Foundation)

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk and tour: 10:30-11:30am followed by an informal Q&A session to 12pm, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building, Design Wing, Floor 1.

    Subject talk and tour repeat 1-2pm followed by an informal Q&A session to 2.45pm, Confucius Institute, Vijay Patel Building, Design Wing, Floor 1.

  • Fine Art

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 9.52.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 9.52.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 9.52.

  • Photography

    Head of School welcome talk: Collective Intelligence in Art, Design and Architecture: 10–10:25am. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Student subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.55.

    Portfolio workshop: 12:15-12:45pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 4.05.

    Subject talk: 1:30-2:30pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.55.

    Subject drop-in: meet our academics and current students for an informal chat 2:30-3pm. Vijay Patel Building, room 5.55.

  • Computing, Engineering and Media Careers and Placement Opportunities

    12:15-12:45pm. Queen's Building, room 1.10.

  • Leicester Media School subject’s drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • Drawing Centre drop-in

    9am-3pm. The Greenhouse and Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • AV Loans drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • Animation

    Chat to an Animation student: 10-10:25am. Bede Island, room 0.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Bede Island, room 0.12.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Bede Island, room 0.12.

  • Concept and Comic Arts

    Chat to a Concept and Comic Arts student: 10-10:25am. Bede Island, room 2.11.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Bede Island, room 2.11.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Bede Island, room 2.11.

  • Game Art

    Chat to a Game Art student: 10-10:25am. Bede Island, room 2.14.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:30am-12pm. Bede Island, room 2.14.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Bede Island, room 2.14.

  • Graphic Design

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12 (our student ambassador will escort you to Gateway House for the subject talk that starts at 11am).

    Subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:15pm. Gateway House, room 2.50.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.50.

  • Graphic Design (Illustration)

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12 (our student ambassador will escort you to Gateway House for the subject talk that starts at 11am).

    Subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:15pm. Gateway House, room 2.50.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.50.

  • User Experience Design

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and tour: 10:45–11:45am. Queen’s Building, room 0.17.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.17.

  • Computing, Engineering and Media Careers and Placement Opportunities

    Subject talk: 12:15-12:45pm. Queen's Building, room 1.10.

  • School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse

  • Applied Computing

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session 10:15am–12pm. Gateway House, room 2.84.

    Subject drop-in: 1–2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.84.

  • Business Data Analytics

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session 10:15am–12pm. Gateway House room 2.84.

    Subject drop-in: 1–2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.84.

  • Business Information Systems

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session 10:15am–12pm. Gateway House room 2.84.

    Subject drop-in: 1–2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.84.

  • Artificial Intelligence

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House, room 3.58.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 3.58.

  • Computer Networks and Security

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House. room 5.39.

    Subject talk and taster session (repeated): 1-2:30pm. Gateway House. room 5.39.

  • Computer Science

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House room 3.13.

    Subject talk and taster session (repeated): 1-2:30pm. Gateway House room 3.13.

  • Cyber Security

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House room 5.39.

    Subject talk and taster session (repeated): 1-2:30pm. Gateway House room 5.39.

  • Software Engineering

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House room 3.13.

    Subject talk and taster session (repeated): 1-2:30pm. Gateway House room 3.13.

  • Computer Games Programming

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session 10:15am–12pm. Gateway House, room 6.31.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 6.31.

  • Games Production

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House, room 6.31.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 6.31.

  • Mathematics

    School of Computer Science and Informatics subject’s drop-in stand: 9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:15am-12pm. Gateway House, room 2.83.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Gateway House, room 2.83.

  • Computing, Engineering and Media Careers and Placement Opportunities

    12:15-12:45pm. Queen's Building, room 1.10.

  • School of Engineering and Sustainable Development subject drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • School of Engineering and Sustainable Development societies drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • Aeronautical Engineering

    School of Engineering and Sustainable Development welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.10 (our student ambassador will escort you to Mill Studios for the subject talk that starts at 11am)

    Subject talk and taster session: 11am-12:15pm. Mill Studios, room 0.25.

    Subject talk and taster session (repeated): 1pm-2:30pm. Mill Studios, room 0.25.

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    School of Engineering and Sustainable Development welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

    Subject talk and demo session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.11.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2.30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.11.

  • Engineering Year Zero

    School of Engineering and Sustainable Development welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

    Subject talk: 12:10-12:50pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.13.

  • Mechanical Engineering

    School of Engineering and Sustainable Development welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.13.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.13.

  • Mechatronics and Robotics

    School of Engineering and Sustainable Development welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

    Subject talk and demo session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.09.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.09.

  • Leicester Media School subject’s drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • AV Loans drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • Esports Production

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and tour: 10:45am–11:45am. Queen’s Building, room 0.17.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.17.

  • Film Studies

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.12.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.12.

  • Journalism

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.07.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.07.

  • Media and Communication

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

    Subject drop in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 1.10.

  • Media Production

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.10.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.10.

  • Visual Effects

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 1.30.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 1.30.

  • Computing, Engineering and Media Careers and Placement Opportunities

    12:15-12:45pm. Queen's Building, room 1.10.

  • Leicester Media School subject’s drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • AV Loans drop-in stand

    9am-3pm. Queen's Building Indoor Concourse.

  • Music Production

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.15.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.15.

  • Music Technology

    Leicester Media School welcome talk: 10:15-10:40am. Queen’s Building, room 1.12.

    Subject talk and taster session: 10:45am-12pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.15.

    Subject drop-in: 1-2:30pm. Queen’s Building, room 0.15.

  • Diagnostic Radiography

    Subject drop-in: 9-10:15am and 12:45-3:00pm. Hawthorn Building, room 00.27.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Hawthorn Building, room 00.05.

    Subject taster session: Join us for this interactive taster session where you’ll learn about practical radiography techniques in our specialist x-ray imaging suite. 11:15am-12:30pm. Hawthorn Building, room 00.27.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Healthcare Science (Audiology)

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 1-3pm. Hawthorn Building, Undercroft – lower ground floor.

    Subject talk and taster: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in a taster teaching session. 11:15am-12:45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.08.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Paramedicine

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.41.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Hawthorn Building, room 0.05.

    Subject taster session: Join us for this interactive session where we’ll be covering the skills of basic life support. 11:15am-12:15pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.41.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Speech and Language Therapy

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 12:45-3:00pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.16.

    Subject talk and taster session: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in taster teaching session. 11:15am–12:45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.11.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Criminal Investigation and Professional Policing

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 12:45-3:00pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.12.

    Subject talk and taster: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in taster teaching session. 11:15am-12:45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.10.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Criminology

    Subject drop-in: 9-10:15am and Hawthorn Building, room 0.12.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Hawthorn Building, room 1.30.

    Subject talk and taster: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in a taster teaching session. 11:15am-12:15pm. Hawthorn Building, room 1.30.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Education Studies

    Subject drop-in: 9-10:15am and 12:15-3:00pm. Hawthorn Building, Undercroft - lower ground floor.

    Subject talk and taster: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in a taster teaching session. 11:15am–12:45pm. Portland Building, room 1.14.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Health and Wellbeing in Society

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 1-3pm. Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

    Subject talk and taster session: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in a taster teaching session. 11:15am-12.45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 00.28.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Social Work

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 1-3pm. Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

    Subject talk: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course. 11:15am-12:00pm. Hawthorn Building, room 00.05.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science

    Subject drop-in: 9-11am and 1-3pm. Hawthorn Building, room 2.24.

    Subject talk and taster session: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course and take part in a taster teaching session based in our formulation laboratory. 11:15am-12:45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 3.07.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Pharmacy

    Subject drop-in: 9am- 3pm. Hawthorn Building, room 2.24.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Hawthorn Building, room 00.33.

    Subject taster session: Join us for a day in the life as a clinical pharmacist in this hands-on teaching session. 11:15am–12:30pm. Hawthorn Building, room 1.01. Please note there is limited capacity on this taster, and therefore we kindly ask that spaces are given to prospective students only. Guests and family members are welcome to take part if space allows.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Psychology

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Hawthorn Building, room 00.36.

    Subject taster session: Take part in an engaging example of Psychology teaching and discover more behind the Psychology of Behaviour. 11:15am-12:15pm. Hawthorn Building, room 00.36.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Biomedical Science and Medical Science

    Subject drop-in: 9-10am and 1-3pm. Portland Building, room 2.12.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11am. Portland Building, room 2.12.

    Subject taster session: Take part in this practical lab session to gain a hands-on experience in a university science laboratory. 11:15am-12:30pm. Portland Building, room 2.12.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Forensic Science

    Subject drop-in: 9-10:15am and 1-3pm. Portland Building, room 2.15.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:00am. Portland Building, room 1.02.

    Subject taster session: This hands-on lab session introduces visitors to forensic investigative techniques including (finger print) evidence on different surfaces. 11:15am-12:45pm, Portland Building, room 2.15.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Midwifery

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hawthorn Building, room 1.31.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:15am. Hawthorn Building, room 1.05.

    Subject taster session: Join us for a discussion on ‘Childbirth in the UK in 2024’ and experience a taster of the teaching on the course. 11:30am-12:30pm. Hawthorn Building, room 1.05.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

  • Nursing

    Subject drop-in: 9am-3pm. Hawthorn Building, rooms 1.07, 1.08 & 1.11.

    Subject talk: 10:15-11:30am. Hawthorn Building, room 0.45.

    Subject taster session: Join us for an opportunity to discover more about the course as we discuss the core qualities of a nurse and where your qualification can take you. 11:45am-12:45pm. Hawthorn Building, room 0.45.

    Placements & Careers stand – Hawthorn Building, lower ground floor.

    Information stands, tours and outdoor activities

    1. Accommodation viewings

      Viewings start at each of the halls of residence, there is no need to book, just drop-in throughout the day.

      The halls of residence listed below are available for viewing on the open day. To find the locations of the halls, see our campus map.

      • Bede Hall
      • Castle Court
      • Glassworks
      • Liberty Park
      • New Wharf Hall
      • Newarke Point
      • Newarke Street

       

      We offer a variety of halls of residence with different contract lengths to suit your needs and prices ranges. All our halls are self-catered, giving you the freedom to come and go as you please, for more information about our options chat to our accommodation team located inside the Food Village or visit our accommodation webpage.

    2. Admissions

      Talk to us at the University Application Information and Guidance stand, located at the Campus Centre about the qualifications and grades that you will need to study at DMU. For advice and guidance specifically for Health and Life Sciences courses head to the Hawthorn Building.

    3. Advice for parents and guardians

      Talk to us at the University Application Information and Guidance stand, located at the Campus Centre about the selection of resources we have to support you and your young person.

    4. Audio and visual hub and IT Support

      Located at the Queens Building, Concourse. Find out more about our service that loans equipment such as cameras, lighting, microphones, and recorders, to our students so they don’t have to make expensive purchases. Our team also offer practical advice and guidance and support general IT queries.

    5. Campus tours

      Tours leave throughout the day from the Campus Tour stand, outside the Food Village. Head over to our current students in blue who will be happy to help.

    6. Careers, Placements and Enterprise

      Located on Hawthorn Square in the Hugh Aston Building. The Careers Hub is our dedicated space for students and graduates to get the support they need for successful professional lives. The Careers Team also supports students looking to start or grow their own business. You will also find faculty specific careers and placements stands in the Hugh Aston Building, Queens Building, and the Hawthorn Building.

    7. Confucius Institute

      Located at the Vijay Patel Building, Design Wing, the Confucius Institute is a vibrant centre celebrating the Chinese language and culture. Visit the institute to find out about Mandarin Chinese courses offered free to DMU students.

    8. De Montfort Students' Union

      Visit us inside our Campus Centre home. Take a guided tour of the students’ union and learn what the De Montfort Students’ Union can do to make your time at DMU truly unforgettable.

    9. Disabled Students' Allowances

      Located on the Student Welfare stand in the Campus Centre. Everything you need to know about Disabled Students' Allowance funding.

    10. DMU Global

      Located in the Food Village. Find out about overseas, online and on-campus international experiences for DMU students.

    11. DMU Museum

      Located in the Hawthorn Building. Built around the medieval ruins of the Church of Annunciation, visit the DMU Museum to explore the extraordinary history hidden within our campus. Current temporary exhibitions showcase the varied collections owned by DMU, from notable artists and student work to fashion and sports memorabilia.

    12. DMU Sport

      Located in the Food Village, DMU Sport delivers a wide range of opportunities to help students stay physically active and look after their mental health whilst studying at DMU. Whether you’re a beginner, are looking for social sessions, wanting some competition or to join a club environment, you can find an opportunity with DMU Sport.

    13. Drawing Centre

      Located in the Greenhouse, the Drawing Centre develops students’ visual learning and communication, as well as offering guidance to using drawing to explore ideas in visual programmes. Visit the centre to find out how drawing can be made simple.

    14. Leicester – a city for students

      Located at the Food Village. Leicester is ranked in the top 10 most affordable ‘student cities’, based on the cost to students of food, rent and fun. Visit our stand to download the BID app for your self-guided tour of the city, along with lots of exclusive discounts to enjoy, and speak to the Visit Leicester representative to discover more about Leicester.

    15. Leicester Castle Business School

      Visit our Great Hall, which has been a site of trials since the middle ages. Today it accommodates a dedicated Crown Court, which is used by law students in practical sessions.

    16. Leicester Gallery

      Located at the Vijay Patel Building, Leicester Gallery is one of the leading public spaces for contemporary art in the city and offers a unique opportunity for students to engage and work with visiting artist and designers, allowing in-depth understanding of the workings and business of the art industry.

    17. Library and learning support

      Located at the Kimberlin Library. Drop-in or take a personal tour.

    18. 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. Prayers at 12:30pm.

    19. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre

      Located in the Food Village, find out about our sports facilities and visit the leisure centre for a guided tour.

    20. 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.

    21. Student finance

      Located in the Campus Centre. Get advice and guidance for all finance matters, including information for care leavers, estranged students and carers. We will also be hosting a finance talk at 12:30-1pm, Hugh Aston Building, room 0.08.

    22. Student welfare

      Located in the Campus Centre. Gain advice on ways to help you reach your potential, including assistive technology. If you require more in-depth advice or want to speak in a quiet area, you can also drop in to see our staff in the Student Gateway.

      You can also join our talks on student welfare:

      Supporting your mental health and wellbeing at University taking place 1:10-1:30pm, Gateway House, room 3.54.

      DMU support for Dyslexia, Specific Learning Differences and Autism taking place from 1:35-2:35pm, Gateway House, room 3.54.

    23. Sulets

      Located in the Food Village. Sulets are the leading provider of student accommodation in Leicester, and the only student accommodation provider recommended by De Montfort University and the Students’ Union. All accommodation is located close to campus and at a budget to suit you, with all-inclusive bills available.

    24. Sustainability at DMU

      Located in the Food Village. Pop along to our stand to learn more about the sustainable initiatives taking place at DMU and how you could make an impact. DMU is the only higher education institution in Britain to be a global hub for one of the Sustainable Development Goals – SDG 16 to promote peace, justice and strong institutions. The SDGs were introduced by the United Nations in 2010 with the aim of improving the lives of millions of people by 2030.

    25. UCAS advice

      Talk to our friendly staff about the UCAS application process at the University Application Information and Guidance stand, located at the Campus Centre.

    Guest Information

    Refreshments

    Will be available throughout the day for you and your guests. Places to eat on campus on the day can be found on our campus map – Food Village and The Coffee House (Hugh Aston) and Simply Fresh, Subway and The Union (all in the Campus Centre). As a guest to DMU, there are free drinks; filter coffee, tea, or water available from our refreshment's stalls outside the Food Village, at the Coffee Hut (Campus Centre) or at the Coffee House (Hugh Aston).

    30% off National Express coach travel

    We want to ensure you have an easy and budget-friendly way to visit our Open Days. We've teamed up with National Express to offer 30% off coach travel* on your journey to our Open Day. The discount is valid for a maximum of one adult per booking. Any guest tickets should be booked separately.

    Simply select your journey and the correct Open Day date and your discount will be applied during checkout. Book now and claim your discount.

    *Terms and conditions apply. Available on National Express website.

    Up to 15% off your hotel stay

    Receive 10% off your stay at Ramada Encore Leicester when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event. Use this booking link and search for Ramada Encore Leicester and choose your dates. The discount rate will be applied for you to book (subject to availability).

    Enjoy 15% of your stay with Gresham Aparthotels when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event. Use the discount code 'DMUSAVER' when booking your stay via Gresham Aparthotels website. You can also use this code when making a booking via email or phone (subject to availability).

    £5 Uber /Uber Eats voucher

    Whether you are travelling to DMU or your local station, or indulging in a tasty takeaway on the day, we have partnered up with Uber to support you on your journey to campus by offering an exclusive £5 voucher off Uber or Uber Eats.

    • Upon booking your visit, you will receive a unique code 2 days prior to the Open Day.
    • Terms and conditions apply, limited number of vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis*

    *Terms and conditions will be available on redemption on the Uber app.

    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 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. On the day, you can meet our Disability Advice and Support team in the Student Gateway.

    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