BE PREPARED
Remember to plan your journey and itinerary in advance and make sure you leave plenty of time to arrive before your first talk.
Plan your day
PLAN YOUR UNDERGRADUATE OPEN DAY
Saturday 7 September 2024, 9.30am - 3pm
Thinking of joining us in 2025? Register now for our Open Day, which is your golden opportunity to find out everything there is to know about life at Queen's University. You'll learn all about our courses, the application process and chat to students and staff.
When you join us on campus, not only will you be able to find out all the key information you need, you'll be able to see and experience for yourself what university life is really like.
We have created a campus map which you can pick up on the day, or click here to download the map now.
Here are our tips for getting the most out of your day:
TALK TO OUR STUDENTS
Have an informal conversation with current students to learn about their student experience and their stories about student life.
TAKE A MOMENT
Take a moment to stop, catch your breath and take in your surroundings. Reflect on how you feel and think about whether you can picture yourself living here.
ENJOY YOURSELF
Make sure you plan time for food and drinks stops throughout the day and make use of any quiet spaces if you feel overwhelmed at any point.
ATTEND OUR SUBJECT TALKS
All subject talks will last 30 minutes, unless otherwise stated
| Subject Talk | Location | Times | Additional info |
| Accounting (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Actuarial Science and Risk Management (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering | Ashby Building - Sir Bernard Crossland Theatre 01.005 | 10.30am, 12.30pm | Tours every 30 mins from 10.30am-2pm, Ashby Building foyer |
| Agricultural Technology and Environmental Management | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Seminar Room 1 | 9.30am, 12pm (45 mins) | |
| Anthropology | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.025 | 10am, 1pm | |
| Archaeology and Palaeoecology (inc. tour) | 42 Fitzwilliam Street OG/043 | 11.30am, 1.30pm | |
| Architecture | Architecture Studio, Chlorine Gardens | 10am, 12pm | Tours from 10am- 1.30pm, Architecture Studio, Chlorine Gardens |
| Biochemistry | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Seminar Room 2 | 9.30am, 12pm (45 mins) | |
| Biological Sciences | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Lecture Theatre | 9.30am, 1pm (45 mins) | |
| Biomedical Science and Human Biology | Medical Biology Centre, 0G.008 AST | 10.45am, 1.45pm | |
| Business Management (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (inc. tour) | David Keir Building, 0G.110 (Stranmillis Rd) | 10.30am, 11.45am | Additional tours foyer between 1pm - 2pm |
| Civil Engineering (inc. tour) | David Keir Building, 0G.112 (Stranmillis Rd) | 11am, 1pm | |
| Computer Science | Computer Science Building | 10am, 12pm | |
| Computer Science Building Tour | Computer Science Building foyer | Tours available from 10am-1pm | |
| Criminology | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.026 | 10.30am, 11.30am | |
| Dentistry | Medical Biology Centre, 0G.008 AST | 12.15pm | |
| Drama | Drama and Film Centre (Queen’s Film Theatre, 20 University Square), Brian Friel Theatre | 10.30am, 11.30am | |
| Economics and Business Economics (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Education Studies | Senate Room | 10.30am, 12pm | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Ashby Building, Sustainable Energy Lab, ASH/01.018 | 11.30am, 1pm | |
| English | Emeleus Lecture Theatre | 11am, 12pm | |
| Environmental Management | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Small Lab | 9.30am, 12pm (45 mins) | |
| Film Studies and Production (followed by a taster session) | Drama and Film Centre (Queen’s Film Theatre, 20 University Square), Screen 1 | 10.30am, 11.30am (60 mins) | |
| Finance (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Financial Risk Management (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| Food Science and Nutrition |
School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens Talk 1 - Lecture Theatre; Talk 2 - Seminar Room 2 |
11.20am, 1.15pm (45 mins) | |
| French, Spanish, and Portuguese | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.018 | 10.30am, 12pm | |
| Geography (inc. tour) | Geography Elmwood Building, 0G.029 | 10.30am, 12pm (60 minutes) | |
| History | Emeleus Lecture Theatre | 10am, 1pm | |
| International Business with a Language (Queen’s Business School Overview) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.024 | 10am, 11am, 12pm (35 mins) | |
| International Relations | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.018 | 10am, 1.30pm | |
| InterSim Centre (Drop-in sessions and interactive demos from Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery) | Medical Biology Centre | 10.30am-2pm | |
| Irish | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.009 | 10.30am, 12pm | |
| Law | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.007 | 11am, 1pm, 2pm | |
| Law School - Free flow access to Moot Court and Seminar Rooms | Main Site Tower | 9.30am - 3pm | |
| Liberal Arts | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.011 | 11.30am, 1.30pm | |
| Marine Biology | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Lecture Theatre | 10.20am, 1.50pm (60 mins) | |
| Mathematics | Bell Lecture Theatre, Physics Building | 10.30am, 1.30pm (20 mins) | |
| Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering | Ashby Building - Sir Bernard Crossland theatre 01.005 | 10.30am, 12.30pm | Tours every 30 mins from 10.30am-2pm, Ashby Building foyer |
| Media and Broadcast Production (followed by tour of television and sound studios) | Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre, Malone Road | 10am, 11am, 12pm | |
| Medicine | Medical Biology Centre, Lecture Theatre 1 | 10am, 11.30pm, 1pm | |
| Microbiology |
School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens Talk 1 - Lecture Theatre; Talk 2 - Seminar Room 1 |
12.10pm, 2pm (45 mins) | |
| Midwifery | Medical Biology Centre - OG.046.NT | 11.45am | 30 min school tour after each talk |
| Music and Audio Production, Audio Engineering, Music and Sound Design, Music, and Music Performance (followed by a tour) | Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre, Malone Road | 10am, 11am, 12pm | |
| Nursing | Medical Biology Centre - OG.046.NT | 10am, 1.15pm | 30 min school tour after each talk |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Medical Biology Centre - OG.008 AST | 10am, 11.30am, 1pm | 45 min school tour after each talk |
| Philosophy | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.025 | 10.30am, 1.30pm | |
| Physics (including Astrophysics) | Bell Lecture Theatre | 10am, 12.30pm | |
| Physics (Theoretical) | Bell Lecture Theatre | 12pm (20 minutes) | |
| Physics Experiments | Maths and Physics Teaching Centre | 9am-3pm | |
| Planning | David Keir Building, 03.010 (Stranmillis Rd Entrance) | 12pm | |
| Politics | Larmor Lecture Theatre | 10.30am, 1pm | |
| Post-Primary Teaching (PGCE) | Senate Room | 11.30am | |
| Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.017 | 11am, 12.30pm | |
| Psychology: Opening Minds, Opening Doors (inc. Q&A with students) | David Keir Building, 0G.115 (Stranmillis Rd Entrance) | 12pm (60 mins) | |
| Social Policy | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.025 | 11.30am | |
| Social Work | Peter Froggatt Centre, 0G.007 | 12pm | |
| Sociology | Peter Froggatt Centre, 02.026 | 11am, 12pm | |
| St Mary's University College | Council Chamber, Lanyon Building | 11am, 1pm | |
| Stranmillis University College | Council Chamber, Lanyon Building | 12pm, 2pm | |
| Zoology | School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens, Small Lab | 10.20am, 12.50pm (45 mins) |
VISIT OUR SUBJECT INFORMATION STANDS
JUNCTION CAFE, 9.30AM - 3PM
(Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
| School | Subjects |
| School of Law | Law, Law and Politics, Law and Languages |
| School of Arts, English and Languages | English, Creative Writing, Music, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Languages (Irish, Spanish, French, Portuguese), Film, Broadcast Production, Drama, Liberal Arts |
| School of History, Anthropology, Politics and Philosophy | History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations and Conflict Studies, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) |
| School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | Sociology, Social Policy, Criminology, Social Work, Initial Teacher Education (Post-primary PGCE) |
| Queen’s Business School | Actuarial Science and Risk Assessment, Economics, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, International Business with Language |
WHITLA HALL, 9.30AM - 3PM
(Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences)
| School | Subjects |
| School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Chemistry, Chemical Engineering |
| School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering with Digital Partnership |
| School of Mathematics and Physics | Mathematics, Physics |
| School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering |
| School of Natural and Built Environment | Archaeology and Palaeoecology, Architecture, Geography, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Planning |
| School of Psychology | Psychology |
WHITLA HALL, 9.30AM - 3PM
(Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences)
| School | Subjects |
| School of Biological Sciences | Agricultural Technology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Management, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Food Science and Nutrition |
| School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Medicine, Dental Surgery, Biomedical Science, Human Biology |
| School of Nursing and Midwifery | Nursing, Midwifery |
| School of Pharmacy | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences |
COUNCIL CHAMBER, LANYON BUILDING
| School | Subjects | Times |
| Stranmillis University College | Early Childhood Studies, Post Primary (Business and Enterprise, Mathematics, RE, Technology and Design), Primary Education, Physical Education and Sport | 12pm, 2pm |
| St Mary's University College | Teacher Training, Liberal Arts | 11am, 1pm |
TAKE A TOUR
*Due to high demand there may be a queue for a tour. Spaces on each bus are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
SUPPORT SERVICES INFORMATION STANDS
At Queen's you will be fully supported through your academic journey. Chat to our support services staff from 9.30am - 3pm in the Whitla Hall, and find out everything you need to know.
- Accommodation
- Admissions and Access Service
- Careers, Employability and Skills (including Global Opportunities)
- Disability Services
- Fees and Funding
- Language Centre
- Queen's Sport
- Students' Union
- Student Wellbeing Service
SUPPORT SERVICES TALKS
The following talks will provide you with a 30 minute overview of each service
| Talk | Location | Time |
| Accommodation | The Great Hall | 9.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm |
| Admissions and Access | The Great Hall | 10.30am,12.30pm, 2.30pm |
The following talks will provide you with a 15 minute snapshot of each service
| Talk | Location | Time |
| Careers, Employability and Skills | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 10am, 12.20pm |
| Disability Services | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 10.20am, 12.40pm |
| Language Centre | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 10.40am, 1pm |
| Learning Development Service | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 11am, 1.20pm |
| Queen's Sport | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 11.20am, 1.40pm |
| Students' Union | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 11.40am, 2pm |
| Student Wellbeing Service | Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood | 12pm, 2.20pm |
| GB Welcome Talk | Larmor Lecture Theatre | 11am, 1.30pm |
GET INVOLVED
LAWN GAMES
Why not take a break, relax and have some fun with our interactive lawn games.
Challenge your family and friends to Giant Snakes and Ladders, Cornhole, Basketball and many more classic games.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Joining one of our 220+ clubs or societies provides the perfect opportunity to meet new people, keep up your interest or develop a new passion.
Chat to some current club and society members in One Elmwood foyer.
FOOD AND DRINK
There are various cafés and food outlets located throughout the campus.
These all offer a range of tasty snacks and lunch options, available to purchase at very reasonable prices, ranging from coffee, burgers, ice cream and pick n mix!
Consent
Photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent.
This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including and not limited to, publications, campaigns, social media and on our website.
Please contact studentrecruitment@qub.ac.uk in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.