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Welcome to Open Day
We're delighted you're here - and we can't wait to show you what Abertay has to offer.
Visiting us on an Open Day is a great way to help decide whether Abertay is the right university for you.
See below for your Open Day programme, which is available as an interactive flipbook or as a web page. You'll also be given a paper copy of the programme on the day and QR code to take you back to this page.
Have a great time!
Contents
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Getting to Abertay
By car: We're situated in Dundee city centre. You can check driving directions on Google Maps. Our postcode is DD1 1HG.
By bus and by train: Our campus is in Dundee city centre. It's only a 10-minute walk from the bus station or a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Parking
We don't have any private parking spaces, but there are a number of public car parks nearby. The nearest are - Wellgate Centre, Overgate Centre, Olympia and Gellatly Street There is also limited on-street parking on Bell Street and in some surrounding streets.
Please note - West Bell Street Car Park is currently CLOSED.
Check-in
The first thing you need to do is let us know you're here. Make your way to check-in at Room 1001, Old College Building where we'll be waiting to welcome you - collect your goody bag and copy of the Open Day programme while you're there.
When to arrive
Our Open Day events start at 9.30am but please check the schedule for the times of the talks and activities you're interested in. Check-in opens at 9am. Please also allow 15/20 mins for us to check you in and direct you to where you need to be first.
What's involved in an Open Day?
An Open Day is your chance to get more information or answers to any questions you might have about the course(s) you want to study.
If you want to apply for more than one course and aren't sure which would be best for you, speaking to lecturers and students will help you decide.
It's also your chance to have a good look around the campus (and Dundee) and find out whether Abertay's vibe is right for you.
Check-in
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Room 1001, Old College Building
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Go here first to check in and to pick up a copy of the Open Day schedule (if you need it) and a goody bag.
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Drop in to talk and to have your questions answered by our friendly staff.
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Grab a complimentary cup of tea/coffee or water and fuel up for the day.
Our staff here will be happy to direct you to see the facilities at the Abertay Gym where you can also find out more about our Sports Clubs.
Campus Tours
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Leaving from C109 (Ground Floor, Old College Building)
Take a tour and have a good look around our compact city centre campus.
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Tours leave every 30 minutes from C109 in the Old College.
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No need to book - just turn up.
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First tour leaves at 9am, last tour leaves at 3.30pm.
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Tours last approximately 20-30 minutes.
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Please note: Campus Tour groups will be limited to 12-15 people.
Self-Guided Library Tours
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 The Bernard King Library
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The hub of student life.
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No need to book - just turn up and take a self-guided tour around our beautiful library.
Guided Tour of Dundee City Centre
🕑 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
📍 Leaving from Room 1007 (Old College Building)
Hear the stories of Dundee's history in an entertaining and humorous hour-long tour of the city centre.
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Learn more about things to do in Dundee and living in the city.
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Take in the historic Howff cemetery, Albert Square, McManus Art Gallery and Museum, City Square and High Street.
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Flat route with no stairs involved.
Please note: places are very limited, so please book your place in Room 1007 (Old College Building) as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Accommodation Hub
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Room 1007 (Old College Building)
Come along to the accommodation basecamp to speak to our friendly accommodation providers about your requirements when choosing a place to live at uni.
Learn more about our student residences, and explore where you might be living if you join Abertay.
Accommodation Tours
🕑 Various times throughout the day
📍 Room 1007 (Old College Building)
Learn more about our student residences and where you might be living if you join Abertay.
Tours must be booked on the day. Please limit the number of guests you bring on the tour as we can only accommodate 10-15 people per group.
Tours last approx. 30 mins, last tours leaving Abertay approx. 3pm/3.30pm
Application and Information Stations
Application Station
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Room 2521, Kydd Building
This is the place to go to:
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Ask questions on entry requirements
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Find out more info on student funding
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Get help and advice on choosing the right course for you
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Learn about Study Abroad options
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Discover more about student finance
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Speak to expert staff if you're an international student
Student Services
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Ground Floor, The Bernard King Library
University life can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. That's why our professional and experiences Student Services teams are here to support you whenever you need it.
We offer help in lots of areas, including:
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Disability and Specific Learning Difficulties
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Mental health and counselling
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Financial guidance
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Careers and employability
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Find out about Abertay Sport
Our friendly staff will take the time to listen and give you clear, practical advice that's tailored to your situation. Whatever you're going through, we'll make sure you feel supported and confident throughout your university journey
Abertay Students' Association
🕑 9am to 4pm
📍 Ground Floor, The Bernard King Library
The Students' Association is the hub of student representation. They cover all aspects of your time here such as volunteering opportunities, societies and support. They help you to fully engage with student life, because coming to university is more than just attending classes.
Come along to the ground floor of the library to meet the team and see some of the societies you could join.
ABERTAY'S OPEN DAY SIDE QUEST
Tick off six checkpoints, grab six stamps, and you're in the draw to win either a HP laptop, Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones or an Abertay Hoodie.
| STEP | WHAT TO DO |
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1. Grab a card |
Collect your Side Quest card at check-in |
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2. Visit the Checkpoints |
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3. Chat and stamp |
Say hello, learn something useful, get a stamp |
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4. Hand it in |
Return the completed card to the check-in desk and scan the QR code to enter the prize draw* |
*Terms and conditions apply. See website for more details.
Welcome Sessions and Course Activities
We want to make sure your Open Day is as interactive as possible - and we want you to learn even more about the course(s) you're keen on.
See below for scheduled times and activities.
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Welcome Sessions
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Welcome to Abertay |
The best way to start your day - come along to find out how to get the most out of your Open Day and to hear from Abertay's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Liz Bacon. |
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
(Room 2516, Kydd Building) |
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Biomedical Science |
Come along to hear about our excellent and highly rated professionally accredited degree programme, and then take part in some laboratory demonstration activities. |
Talks
(Room 4561, Kydd Building)
Activity
(Room 4561, Kydd Building) |
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Engineering (all pathways) |
Attend a degree presentation and Q&A session covering all three of our engineering degrees. Then head over to our Geotechnics/Structures Lab for a design challenge. Ask further questions at the basecamp in Room 1001. |
Talk
(Room 1025, Old College Building)
Activity
(Geotechnics/Structures Lab) |
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Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing (all pathways) |
You'll enjoy a welcome talk from our friendly teaching staff, which will explain the various degrees. You can also take a tour of our outstanding facilities, and take part in food science, fitness, nutrition and wellbeing activities. |
Talks
(Room 4540, Kydd Building)
Activities
(Kitchen / Food Labs, Level 4, Kydd Building) |
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Forensic Sciences |
Matters of life, death and justice: A degree in Forensic Sciences. Hear from staff about studying Forensic Sciences at Abertay. Find out more about studying Forensic Sciences by taking part in activities, led by staff and students. |
Talks
(Room 3512, Kydd Building)
Activities
(Room 4562, Kydd Building) |
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Mental Health Nursing |
An opportunity to meet programme staff and current students and find out more about what makes Mental Health Nursing at Abertay unique in Scotland. |
Talks
(Room 3541, Kydd Building) |
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Psychology (all pathways) |
Hear from staff about studying Psychology at Abertay and the various degrees we offer. What is Psychology, why does it matter, and how can it help you in a career?
You can then choose to take part in one (or more!) of four different activities. |
Talks
(Room 2517, Kydd Building)
Activities
Choose from Forensic Psychology (Room 3011); Development and Education (Room 3029); Psychology and Counselling (Room 3508) or Psychology (Room 3026) |
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Criminology (all pathways) |
Hear from staff about studying Criminology at Abertay and the various degrees we offer.
You can then head along to Room 1009 to take part in different activities, led by staff and students. |
Talks
(Room 3004, Old College Building)
Activities
(Room 1009, Old College Building) |
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Sport and Exercise Sciences (all pathways) |
Each of our presentations includes an overview of the courses available. We'll talk to you about career paths, opportunities for students, and what makes Abertay University both unique and the ideal place to study sport and exercise.
The sport demos are a great chance to meet staff, talk to students, and ask questions. You will get a chance to see some facilities in action, have a taste of what our courses are like, and most importantly, this is another opportunity to meet a range of people you will be learning from and studying with.
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Talks Sport and Management
(Room 1026, Old College Building)
Sport (Year 1 and 2 entrants)
(Room 1006, Old College Building)
Sport (Year 3 entry)
(Room 1004, Old College Building)
Demos
(Room 1008 - Strength & Conditioning; Room 1015 - Biomechanics; Room 1019 - Physiology; Room 1022/23 New Sport Therapy Lab) |
Dundee Business School: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Accounting (all pathways) |
Come along to enjoy a course welcome and overview followed by an activity. |
Talks
(Room 3511, Kydd Building)
Activities
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
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Business (all pathways) |
Enjoy a presentation from our teaching staff and gain insight into Abertay's Business degrees. You can then take part in a business activity related to business strategy. |
Talks
(Room 3511, Kydd Building
Activities
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
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Law and Law with Criminology |
Learn more about studying Law at Abertay, which will include a programme talk and activity. |
Talks
(Room 2522, Kydd Building)
Activities
(Room 2522, Kydd Building) |
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Marketing (all pathways) |
Come along for an introduction to our Marketing courses and take part in a marketing related activity. |
Talks
(Room 3511, Kydd Building)
Activities
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Computing + Computer Science + with Cybersecurity + Ethical Hacking |
Come along for an overview of our Computing, Computer Science (all pathways) and Ethical Hacking degrees, learn more about student societies, and see staff and student work. |
Talks
(Room 4506, Kydd Building)
Staff and Student Demos
(Room 4510, Kydd Building) |
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Computer Arts
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Sit back and enjoy a course overview, see student and staff demos, and learn more about student societies. |
Talk
(Room 2517, Kydd Building)
Demos/Activities
Demos of Staff and Student Work
(Rooms 1519, 2523, 2535, 2534, 2526, 2524, GCL, ViPRE and ETC - Kydd Building) |
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Computer Game Applications Development + Computer Games Technology |
Enjoy finding out about what's involved in both courses. You'll then have the opportunity to see student and staff demos and ask questions. |
Talk
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos of Staff and Student Work
(Rooms 1520, 1521, 1549, ETC, ViPRE, 2523, 2536) |
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Visual Effects for Games and Real Time Media |
Come along and learn about our brand new course at Abertay. |
Talks
(Room 2522, Kydd Building)
Demos
(Rooms 1520, 1521, 1549, ETC, ViPRE, 2523, 2536) |
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Game Design and Production |
Sit back and enjoy a course overview, see student and staff demos, and learn more about student societies. |
Talks
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos/Activities
(Rooms 1519, 2523, 2524, 2526, 2534, 2535, CGL, ViPRE and ETC, Kydd Building) |
Basecamps
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences Basecamp |
Come along to the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is the best place to ask questions. |
(Room 1001, Old College) |
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Dundee Business School |
Drop in to the Dundee Business School basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions. |
(Room 1001, Old College) |
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Faculty of Design Informatics and Business (Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses) |
Head along to this basecamp if you're thinking about one of our Games, Computing, Computer Science and Ethical Hacking courses. A great place to ask questions. |
(The Atrium, Level 1, Kydd Building AND Level 4, Kydd Building) |
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Sports course drop in |
If you have any questions throughout the day related to our sports courses, come along and have a chat with some our teaching staff. |
Room 1012 (Old College) |
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Psychology drop in |
Please drop in across the day to chat with psychology students and staff and ask any questions you have. Find out more about our programmes and what it's like to study psychology at Abertay. |
Room 3027 (Old College) |
Coming from College Talk
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Coming from College Talk |
Attend this essential guide to coming to Abertay from college and find out how we support your transition to university. |
(Room 2517, Kydd Building) |
SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students - Sat 27th September ONLY
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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SAAS: Student Finance for Scottish Students Talk |
Learn more about student finance with a talk from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). Please note: this session is for Scottish domiciled students only. Saturday 27th September ONLY |
(Room 1502, Kydd Building) |
