Undergraduate Open Day - your schedule
Saturday 1 July | 09:15 - 14:45 (BST)
Our Open Day has a packed schedule of live events, designed to give you a flavour of what it's like to study at the University of Bradford.
You're welcome to join us if you're thinking of applying to start in September 2023 or 2024 - the talks, tours and activities are suitable for both years of entry unless otherwise stated in the schedule below.
Not booked yet? Book your place now.
This schedule will be updated regularly to reflect any changes.
Check out what's in store below and start to plan your day.
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Welcome Talk
9:30 and 12:00 (duration 20 minutes)
Join our host for a warm welcome to the University of Bradford and an overview of what to expect from the event.
Featured subject talks and tours
These subjects are particularly hot at the moment - places at the talks are limited so we recommend you turn up early.
Find out about course content, study methods, placement opportunities and facilities, and take the opportunity to ask your questions.
| Subject | Morning session time | Afternoon session time |
|---|---|---|
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Business and Management, Analytics and Marketing Gain an understanding of key trends within the world of business. Get an insight into our innovative programmes and how they have been designed to help shape careers in management, data analytics and marketing. Regardless of sector, data is playing an increasingly significant role across all industries. This session will also place emphasis on the role of data-driven decision-making for future business leaders. |
Talk: 11:00 - 11:45 |
Talk: 13:30 - 14:15 |
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Computing Enjoy an introduction to Computer Science at the University of Bradford, including our courses, curriculum, facilities, and the many exciting opportunities on offer to you. Explore some recent projects completed by our final year students in a variety of cutting edge and potentially world-changing research and development areas. |
Tour: 11:00 - 11:45 |
Tour: 13:30 - 14:15 |
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Law Join us for a brief lecture on a fun criminal law case. The relevant law will be explained, before we break the group into defence and prosecution teams to consider the questions they would ask to support their arguments. We'll be joined by our student ambassador David Eke, who recently won the Law School/Proctor & Hobbs Mock Trial Competition. |
Talk: 10:00 - 10:45 |
Talk: 12:30 - 13:15 |
Subject talks
Join our expert academics for an introduction to the courses and subjects that interest you. Find out about course content, study methods, placement opportunities and facilities, and take the opportunity to ask your questions.
| Subject | Morning session time | Afternoon session time |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Finance and Economics | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Clinical Sciences (talk and tour) | 10:50 - 11:45 | 13:00 - 13:45 |
| Diagnostic Radiography | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Faculty of Life Sciences Find out about Archaeology, Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences, Chemistry, Clinical Sciences, Forensic Sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, and Optometry. |
10:00 - 10:30 | 12:30 - 13:00 |
| Midwifery (talk and workshop) | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Nursing | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Occupational Therapy | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Paramedic Science (talk and tour) | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Peace and International Development | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (talk and tour) | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Pharmacy (talk and tour) | 11:50 - 12:30 | 13:50 - 14:30 |
| Physiotherapy and MPhysiotherapy (Sports and Exercise Medicine) (talk and tour) | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Psychology | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Public Health and Community Wellbeing | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Sociology and Criminology | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Social Work and Working with Children, Young People and Families | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
Subject tours
Join our course staff and student ambassadors for a guided tour of the facilities and study areas you'll benefit from as a student at Bradford.
| Subject | Morning session time | Afternoon session time |
|---|---|---|
| Animation and Games | 11:00 - 12:15 | 12:30 - 13:45 |
| Archaeology and Forensics | 10:40 - 11:40 | 13:10 - 14:10 |
| Architectural Technology and Architectural Engineering | 10:00 - 11:45 | 12:30 - 14:15 |
| Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare Sciences | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:00 - 12:40 |
| Chemistry | 10:45 - 11:25 | 13:10 - 13:55 |
| Clinical Sciences (talk and tour) | 10:50 - 11:45 | 13:00 - 13:45 |
| Diagnostic Radiography | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Engineering - Biomedical and Clinical Technology | 10:00 - 11:30 | 12:30 - 14:00 |
| Engineering - Chemical | 10:00 - 11:45 | 12:30 - 14:15 |
| Engineering - Civil and Structural | 10:00 - 11:45 | 12:30 - 14:15 |
| Engineering - Mechanical | 10:00 - 11:30 | 12:30 - 14:00 |
| Film and TV | 10:00 - 11:30 | 12:30 - 14:00 |
| Optometry | 11:30 - 12:15 | 13:15 - 14:00 |
| Paramedic Science (talk and tour) | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science (talk and tour) | 10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
| Pharmacy (talk and tour) | 11:50 - 12:30 | 13:50 - 14:30 |
| Physiotherapy and MPhysiotherapy (Sport and Exercise Medicine) (talk and tour) | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
| Psychology | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
General talks and tours
Join our scheduled talks and tours of the facilities and services you'll benefit from as a student at Bradford.
General talks
| Talk | Morning session time | Afternoon session time |
|---|---|---|
| Student Finance talk | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 |
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Exploring your options or thinking about Clearing - September 2023 entry Prepare a Plan B and explore your options, including Clearing, alternative courses and Foundation Years. Suitable for: Year 13 students, those studying equivalent qualifications (BTEC etc) or Access to HE courses and other adult learners, and those who haven't yet applied for 2023 entry. |
10:00 - 10:45 | 12:30 - 13:15 |
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UCAS Personal Statement talk - September 2024 entry This talk is suitable for you if you are thinking of applying for September 2024 entry. |
10:00 - 10:45 |
12:30 - 13:15 |
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UCAS Personal Statements and application journey - drop in session Suitable for students, parents, and carers. |
13:30 - 14:15 |
General tours
| Tour | Time |
|---|---|
| Accommodation tour | Every 30 minutes from 10:00 (last tour 14:00) |
| Campus tour | Every 30 minutes from 10:00 (last tour 14:00) |
| Library tours | 10:30 - 11:15 and 13:00 - 13:45 |
Support Services
Our support teams will be available for you to drop in and chat at their relevant stands throughout the day. Support stands on the day are as follows:
- Accommodation
- Admissions
- Careers and Employability
- Counselling and Mental Health Services
- Disability Support
- Financial Advice and Guidance
- MyBradford Student Support
- Nursery
- Unipol
Adult Learners
Visit our Outreach and Recruitment Team who will be at the Adult Learner stand all day to chat to you about returning to learn. There will also be current students with us who will share their experiences and answer your questions.
Widening Participation
The University of Bradford is committed to raising aspirations and widening access to Higher Education. We provide support to students who are Young Carers, Estranged Students, Refugee and Asylum Seekers and Care Experienced students. Come and speak to the Outreach and Recruitment Team and the support that we can offer pre-entry.
Parents and Carers
Parents and Carers often have questions too, so please feel free to speak to our Outreach & Recruitment team at the Adult Learners Stand or pop into our drop in session at 13:30.
Undergraduate on-campus Open Day
Saturday 1 July 2023
Find out about courses, careers, funding, and life as a student at Bradford