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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.
But the prospect of starting a degree, making new friends or moving to a new city can be enough to make you nervous - even if you're naturally outgoing.
So here are a few Abertay students who were in your shoes not too long ago to give you some reassuring words of encouragement.
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 is West Bell Street (DD1 1EX), which will cost £3 for the whole day.
Registration
First thing to do is check-in. Make your way to the Registration Marquee where we'll be waiting to welcome you.
When to arrive
You can arrive from 9am but please check the schedule for the times of the talks and activities you're interested in. Please also allow time 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.
Registration
🕑 9am to 4.30pm
📍 Registration Marquee (Baxter Car Park)
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Go here first to check in and to pick up a paper copy of the Open Day schedule (if you need it).
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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 water.
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.
Welcome Lounge
🕑 9am to 4.30pm
📍 Room 1007 (Old College Building)
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Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and fuel up for the day.
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Take a seat and plan the talks and activities you want to see.
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Chat to other Open Day attendees.
Campus Tours
🕑 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Leaving from Room 1007 (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 Room 1007 in the Old College.
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No need to book - just turn up.
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First tour leaves at 10am, last tour leaves at 4pm.
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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
🕑 10am to 4.30pm
📍 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
🕑 2pm to 3pm
📍 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 the Registration Marquee as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.
Accommodation Basecamp
🕑 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Room 1001 (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.
Information Station
🕑 10am to 4.30pm
📍 Library, ground floor
Drop in to find out more about:
Admissions
Come along to speak to our friendly Admissions Team and ask any questions you may have about entry to any of Abertay's undergraduate courses.
Student Services
Get information and advice on the whole range of support services for students covering all aspects of university life, including disability support, funding and careers.
MySuccess Modules/Microcredentials
Pop by to learn more about Abertay's MySuccess modules, a suite of modules covering topics such as academic writing and wellbeing. This is designed to help prepare you academically and socially for university life. You can also find out more about microcredentials, which help personalise your degree from Year 2.
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 Sessions |
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. |
Morning
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Afternoon
(Room 1502, Kydd Building) |
School of 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)
Demos
(Room 4561, Kydd Building) |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Attend a degree presentation and Q&A session before heading to our Geotechnics/Structures Lab for a design challenge. Ask further questions at the School of Applied Sciences basecamp. |
Talk
(Room 1025, Old College Building)
Demo
(Geotechnics/Structures Lab) |
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Food Sciences, Nutrition and Health (all pathways) |
You'll enjoy a welcome talk, Savour the Flavour of Eating Right, 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, nutrition and fitness activities. |
Talks/Activities
(Room 4540, 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. |
Talks
(Room 3522, Kydd Building)
Demos
Blood Stains
(Room 4562, Kydd Building)
Fingerprints
(Room 4562, Kydd Building) |
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Mental Health Nursing |
Drop in to learn more about training and working in nursing, with clinical skills including CPR and dementia awareness. Stay for an informal chat with Mental Health Nursing staff. |
Talks/Demos
(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? |
Talks
(Room 2517, Kydd Building)
or
(Room 3512.1/2)
Demos
Crime Scenes
(Room 4652, Kydd Building)
Psychology
(Room 3512.1/2, Kydd Building)
Psychology + Counselling
(Room 3008, Old College Building) |
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Sport and Exercise Sciences (all pathways) |
Our teaching staff will give a welcome talk, tell you more about our courses, and take you through a range of practical sessions across sport and exercise sciences. |
Talks
Sport and Management
(Room 1026, Old College Building)
Sport and Exercise
(Room 1006, Old College Building)
Sport (Year 3 entry)
(Room 3026, Old College Building)
Demos/Practicals
(Rooms 1008, 1015, 1019 and 1009, Old College Building) |
School of Business, Law and Social Sciences: 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 take part in a Q&A session. You can then participate in our fun stock market game. |
Talks
(Room 3511, Kydd Building)
Activities
Stock Market Game
(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
Activity
Meal Kits: Formulating a Business Strategy for the Cost of Living Crisis
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
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Criminology/Sociology (all pathways) |
You'll enjoy a welcome talk from our friendly teaching staff, which will cover all of the exciting degrees available in the Division of Sociology. |
Talks
(Room 3004, Old College Building) |
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Law |
Learn more about studying Law at Abertay, which will include a programme talk, more on the Law Society, and Moot Court proceedings. |
Talks/Activities
General Intro to Legal Studies/Moot Court Proceedings
(Room 2500, Kydd Building)
Programme Talk: Studying Law at Abertay
(Room 2500, Kydd Building) |
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Marketing (all pathways) |
Come along for an introduction to our Marketing courses and take part in a mock social media campaign activity. |
Talks
(Room 3511, Kydd Building)
Activity
Social Media Campaign: What's the Write Slogan?
(Room 3510, Kydd Building) |
School of Design and Informatics: Course Talks/Activities
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| Course | Overview | Time and Location |
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Computing + Cybersecurity + Ethical Hacking |
Come along for an overview of our Computing, Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking degrees, learn more about student societies, and see staff and student work. |
Talks
(Room 4506, Kydd Building)
Staff Demos
(Room 4510, Kydd Building)
Student Demos
(Room 4511, 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. |
Talks
(Room 2522, Kydd Building)
Demos/Activities
Demos of Staff and Student Work
(Rooms 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio, Kydd Building)
Fireside Chat and Student Q&A
(Room 2522, Kydd Building) |
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Computer Game Applications Development + Computer Games Technology |
Attend this session for overviews of the BSc (Hons) Computer Game Applications Development and BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course. |
Talks
(Room 2516, Kydd Building)
Demos/Activities
Student Societies, Demos of Staff and Student Work
(Rooms 1521a, 1521b, 1521c, 1520, Gallery/Atrium, 1549, 2521, 2522, Kydd Building)
Fireside Chat and Student Q&A
(Room 2522, Kydd Building) |
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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 2517, Kydd Building)
Demos/Activities
Demos of Staff and Student Work
(Rooms 2523, 2524, 2525, 2526, Life Drawing Studio, Kydd Building)
Fireside Chat and Student Q&A
(Room 2522, Kydd Building) |
School Basecamps
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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School of Applied Sciences Basecamp |
Come along to the School of Applied Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is the best place to ask questions. |
(Room 1004, Old College Building) |
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School of Business, Law and Social Sciences Basecamp |
Drop in to the School of Business, Law and Social Sciences basecamp for an informal chat with our academic staff. This is a great opportunity to ask questions. |
(Room 3508, Kydd Building) |
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School of Design and Informatics Basecamps |
Head to the School of Design and Informatics Basecamp for an informal chat with lecturers and students. This is an ideal place to ask questions. |
(The Atrium, Kydd Building) |
Accommodation Talks
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Accommodation Overview Presentation |
Come along to learn more about Abertay's student accommodation, including when and how to apply. |
(Room 1502, Kydd Building) |
Accommodation Basecamp
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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Accommodation Basecamp |
Drop in to the accommodation basecamp to learn more about our student residences, and explore where you might be living if you join Abertay. |
(Room 1001, Old College Building)
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MySuccess Modules/Microcredential Talks
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| Activity | Overview | Time and Location |
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MySuccess Modules |
Come along to learn more about Abertay's MySuccess modules, which build the foundation for academic and social success. |
(Room 2018, Kydd Building) |
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Microcredentials |
Attend this talk to find out about microcredentials, which give you the space to personalise your degree programme in Year 2. |
(Room 2018, Kydd Building) |
