Applicant taster days
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- Dates
- What to expect
- Why come
- Schedule
- Directions
Dates and booking
*Please note - all activities are for applicants only. We hold separate Q&A sessions for guests.
Book your place- As part of the application process, you will receive a formal email inviting you to register for an Applicant Taster Day. If you have been offered a place and have not yet received your invite, please let us know.
- You will find your username and password instructions in the official acknowledgement email we sent to you when we first processed your application.
- Some dates may not host Applicant Taster Days for all courses. The available dates for your course will be shown after you click ‘Book Your Place’ and login. If a date is not listed, then it is not available for your course.
What to expect on the day
An applicant taster day is more in-depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. Here's some of the things you'll be able to see and do on your visit. See a schedule of the day.
In-depth information
Get in-depth information about your chosen course.
Experience student life
Learn about the student experience and where your course will take you.
See our kit
Explore our campus including our newly upgraded facilities.
Meet the experts
Talk in person to your future academic tutors.
Chat to students
Speak informally to our students to find out what it's really like here.
Get all the info you need
Find out about finance, accommodation and all the support on offer to students.
Why come to a taster day
Attending one of these days is the best way to find out what makes social sciences with us special. Even if you've already come along to one of our Open Days, the Applicant Taster Day provides you with that extra level of detail to inform your choice. It is also an opportunity for us to find out about you and what drives you to explore your interest in social sciences with us.
Book your place
11.00am - 1.00pmOptional Accommodation toursIf you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11.00am and 13.00pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
12.15pm - 1.00pmOptional University Welcome TalkAn optional Welcome Talk where you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about the university and have the chance to speak with teams such as Student Affairs and the Students’ Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
1.00pm – 1.30pmArrival and RegistrationRegistration for School activities/talks, Level 0, Curzon Building, City Centre Campus. |
1.30pm – 1.45pmSchool of Social Sciences Welcome Talk |
1.45pm – 2.00pmBreak |
2.00pm - 4.00pmSubject activities/talks and Parent Q&APlease note: Parents are welcome to come along to the talks, but the activity sessions are for applicants only. However, parent Q&A sessions will also be available throughout the afternoon. Psychology2.00pm - 2.45pmPsychology Taster Lecture 2.45pm - 4.00pmPsychology "Have a go" activities 3.00pm - 4.00pmPsychology Parents Q&A Criminology2.00pm - 2.45pmCriminology Pathway Workshops 2.45pm - 4.00pmCriminology Taster Lecture 2.00pm - 3.00pmCriminology Parents Q&A Policing2.00pm - 3.00pmPolicing Workshops 3.00pm - 4.00pmPolicing Taster Lecture Sociology2.00pm - 3.00pmSociology Overview (Optional) 3.00pm - 4.00pmThe Sociological Imagination Workshop 2.30pm - 3.30pmSociology Parents Q&A |
9.30am - 11.30amOptional Accommodation toursIf you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11.00am and 13.00pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
10.45am - 11.30amOptional University Welcome TalkAn optional Welcome Talk where you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about the university and have the chance to speak with teams such as Student Affairs and the Students’ Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
11.30am – 12.00pmArrival and RegistrationRegistration for School activities/talks, Level 0, Curzon Building, City Centre Campus. |
12.00pm – 12.30pmSchool of Social Sciences Welcome Talk |
12.30pm - 1.30pmSchool activities/talks and Parent Q&APlease note: Parents are welcome to come along to the talks, but the activity sessions are for applicants only. However, parent Q&A sessions will also be available throughout the afternoon. Psychology12.30pm - 1.30pmPsychology Taster Lecture Criminology12.30pm - 1.30pmCriminology Pathway Workshops 12.30pm - 1.30pmCriminology Parents Q&A Policing12.30pm - 1.30pmPolicing Taster Lecture 12.30pm - 1.30pmPolicing Parents Q&A Sociology12.30pm - 1.30pmSociology Overview (Optional) 12.30pm - 1.30pmSociology Parents Q&A |
1.30pm – 2.00pmBreak |
2.00pm - 3.00pmSchool activities/talks and Parent Q&APlease note: Parents are welcome to come along to the talks, but the activity sessions are for applicants only. However, parent Q&A sessions will also be available throughout the afternoon. Psychology2.00pm - 3.00pmPsychology "Have a go" activities 2.00pm - 3.00pmPsychology Parents Q&A Criminology2.00pm - 3.00pmCriminology Taster Lecture Policing2.00pm - 3.00pmPolicing Workshops Sociology2.00pm - 3.00pmThe Sociological Imagination Workshop |
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