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Open Days

School of Computer Science Open Days 2009-10

If you apply for one of our courses, you will automatically be invited to attend a School of Computer Science Open Day.

Our undergraduate open days are a good opportunity for you to meet our current students, talk to our tutors, and see where you could be living, studying and socializing at the University.

They take place between December and April each year. The schedule for 2009-10 is shown below.

If you are considering applying but have not applied yet, you are welcome to attend but you do need to contact us first. To attend any of the School of Computer Science open days please e-mail Computer Science Admissions. State your name, the day you would like to attend and how many guests you will be bringing.

Alternatively you might want to attend one of the University Open Days, which provide an opportunity to learn about the University as a whole and hear from all the Schools (departments).

Provisional Schedule of Open Days 2009-10

Wed 9 December 2009
Sat 30 January 2010
Wed 17 Feb 2010
Sat 27 Feb 2010
Wed 10 Mar 2010
Sat 20 Mar 2010
Wed 14 Apr 2010

All School of Computer Science Open Days start at the main College Lane campus. For directions and a map, see Where to Find Us. On arrival, please report to the main University Reception at the front of the main building.

Typical Agenda

11:15 - 12:00pm: Arrival and Registration. Light refreshments

12:00 – 1:00pm: Campus Tour. Our student ambassadors will take you on a tour of College Lane campus including the accommodation, Learning Resource Centre (LRC), Computer Science Labs, and the new Student Forum.

1:00– 1:10pm: Welcome. A formal welcome to the University, with an introduction to the day and to the School of Computer Science.

1:10 – 2:00pm: Programme Talk. Find out about what you will be studying on our degrees, what options you will be able to choose from, and what kind of career your degree could lead to.

2:00 - 2:45pm: Lunch and Q&A. Light buffet lunch with some of the School of Computer Science admissions tutors, staff and student ambassadors. A good opportunity for you to ask any questions.

2:45 - 3:15pm: Student Life. One of our student ambassadors will explain about some key aspects of student life: finance, accommodation, social life and support services.

3:15pm End of Open Day (for those not visiting the de Havilland campus)

3:15 – 4:00pm: Tour of de Havilland (optional - Wednesdays only). An opportunity for you to see the accommodation and facilities, in particular the sports facilities, on the new £120 million de Havilland Campus.

4:00pm End of Open Day

You do not need to bring anything to the open day, but you are welcome to invite up to two guests. Part of the campus tour will be outside so remember to dress for the weather!