Subject sessions

Find times and locations for subject sessions taking place at the University's Open Days on Friday 20 June and Saturday 21 June. Choose the date that you are attending to see your subject session information.

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Subject sessions for Friday 20 June

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open day on Saturday 21 June. Choose your subject area from the drop downs below and find out all the information you need to know about your subject session.

Courses include: Accounting and Finance; Business Accounting and Finance; Economics; Economics and Finance; Finance and Technology, Accounting Joint Honours, Economics Joint Honours

Subject: Accounting and Finance, Business Accounting and Finance, Joint Honours Accounting

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B125

 

Subject: Economics, Economics and Finance, Finance and Technology, Economics Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: B118

Subject: Apprenticeship Talks
Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: OL2

Courses include: Architectural Technology and Practice; Interior Architecture and Venue Design

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of The Degree Show 2025: Made It student projects

Subject: Architectural Technology and Practice and Interior Architecture and Venue Design

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS201

Courses include: Animation; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Illustration; Interior Design

Subject: Animation

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS101

You will partake in a practical digital animation workshop where we explore creating movement using some of the 12 core principles of Animation. Sessions for 60 minutes. Room capacity 12 per session.

 

Subject: Fine Art

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: Exterior Studios

The session will begin with short introduction to the programme followed by a tour of The Degree Show: Made It - we will then ask you to participate in taster session, a 'group crit' where you will respond to work in the exhibition.

 

Subject: Graphic Design and Illustration

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS012

Drawing ideas workshop, promoting how to create a collection of ideas from simple starting points.

 

Subject: Interior Design

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: BM312

This activity replicates a typical student’s day, where you experience an interactive workshop scenario within the interior design studio - just as you would in a real classroom setting. This activity is designed to see what being an Interior Design student is all about: challenging your ability to think on your feet, and, most importantly, ensuring you have fun while doing it.

Courses include: Biomedical Science and Human Biology, Biology, Zoology

Subject: Biomedical Science and Human Biology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Room: T103

Subject talk and then a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Biomedical Science and Human Biology student here at the University of Derby.

 

Subject: Biology and Zoology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: T102

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Subject: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS102A

Courses include: Business Management, Business Management and Business Technology, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Finance, Business Management and Human Resource Management, Business Management and Marketing, Business Management and Sustainable Practice, Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business Management Joint Honours, Entrepreneurship Joint Honours, HRM Joint Honours, International Business Management, International Business and AI

Subject: Business Management, Business Management and Business Technology, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Finance, Business Management and Human Resource Management, Business Management and Marketing, Business Management and Sustainable Practice, Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business Management Joint Honours, Entrepreneurship Joint Honours, HRM Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B212

 

Subject: International Business Management, International Business and AI

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: B118

Courses include: Artificial Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence and Data Science; Computer Science; Cyber Security; Computer Games Modelling and Animation; Computer Games Programming; Information Technology

Subject: Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS215

 

Subject: Computer Science and Cyber Security

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS214

 

Subject: Computer Games Modelling and Animation; Computer Games Programming

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS213

 

Subject: Information Technology

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS319

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and an activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Information Technology student here at the University of Derby.

Courses include: Counselling and Psychotherapy

Subject: Counselling and Psychotherapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Criminology; Criminology and Sociology, Criminology Joint Honours

Subject: Criminology and Criminology Joint Honours

Site: One Friar Gate Square 
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: FG201

 

Subject: Criminology and Sociology

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG204

Courses include: Dance, Performing Arts

Subject: Dance, Performing Arts

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: Kirtley Building Dance Studio

You will partake in a practical dance workshop where we explore creating movement to enhance our own and other's wellbeing. Please bring water and clothes you can move in.

Courses include: Environmental Science and Sustainability, Earth Sciences

Subject: Environmental Science and Sustainability

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:45pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Room: T116

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

 

Subject: Earth Sciences

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 1 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: T112

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: Education Studies; Special Educational Needs and Disability; Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies Joint Honours, Early Childhood Studies Joint Honours

Subject: Early Childhood Studies

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T007

Our ECS activity will be based around children's free play using creative materials such as clay and other crafty objects. Attendees will be encouraged to create their own models using the materials. This is likely to be a dynamic activity that is primarily led by the individuals, with people working at their own pace, as well as asking questions and having conversations about the programme and university opportunities.

 

Subject: Education Studies, Education Studies Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: Kirtley Building, K202

This is an exciting session that explores whether there is a behaviour crisis in schools and if so, how it may be addressed. Students will be invited to share their views and experiences throughout the session.

 

Subject: Special Educational Needs and Disability

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: Kirtley Building, K204

This is an interactive session that explores how technology can support SEND individuals. Students will be invited to create an App/resource.

Courses include: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Subject: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS234

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a showcase of the iMechE railway challenge project.

Courses include: English, English Joint Honours, Creative Writing and Publishing

Subject: Creative Writing and Publishing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E904

 

Subject: English, English Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E901

Workshop exploring how an English degree can help you to develop the skills and knowledge that can take you into a wide range of different careers. We will focus on transferrable concepts in English literature, including ambiguity, empathy, and resilience, with close readings of major texts.

Courses include: Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

Subject: Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS039

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering facilities.

Courses include: Event Management

Subject: Event Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: B228

Courses include: Fashion Design; Fashion Design and Marketing

Subject: Fashion

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: Chandos Pole Street

We are going to make a mini-fashion show. You'll be asked to come up with a theme or narrative and using scraps of fabrics dress a couple of dolls that will be supplied, to show their theme. We will film them coming down a 'catwalk'.

Courses include: Film and High-End Television Production

Subject: Film and High-End Television

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS146 TV Studio

Making Movies: An Introduction to the Journey from Script to Screen.

Courses include: Forensic Psychology

Subject: Forensic Psychology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 4 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Forensic Science; Forensic Science with Criminology

Subject: Forensic Science

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am and 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm and 2:15pm
Room: T201 and N804

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk, activity and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: History, History Joint Honours

Subject: History

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E703

What to expect from a History degree at the University of Derby. This session will introduce you to the key feature of the degree, how you will study, and what you can do after your degree.

Courses include: International Hospitality Management

Subject: International Hospitality Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: B228

Courses include: International Relations, International Relations Joint Honours

Subject: International Relations and Politics

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E605

Workshop exploring how an International Relations degree can help you to develop the skills and knowledge that can take you into a wide range of different careers. We will explore how an understanding of key concepts and ideas can help us get a better understanding of contemporary international conflicts and allows us to shape the future.

Courses include: Journalism; Public Relations and Journalism; Specialist Sports Journalism; Football Journalism

Subject: Football Journalism and Specialist Sports Journalism

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 3 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 4 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 5 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS144 and MS114E

Meet the Media and Journalism team and have a go at recording a news bulletin in the Green Screen Studio. Learn about the facilities you will have access to on the courses.

 

Subject: Public Relations and Journalism

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings:: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings:: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 3 timings:: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 4 timings:: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 5 timings:: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 6 timings:: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS144 Green Screen and MS114F

Meet the Media and Journalism team and have a go at recording a news bulletin in the Green Screen Studio. Learn about the facilities you will have access to on the courses.

Courses include: Law; Law with Criminology, Law Joint Honours

Subject: Law

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG103 (Courtroom)

Courses include: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Consumer Psychology, Marketing and Data Insights, Marketing and Management, Marketing, PR and Advertising, Marketing Joint Honours.

Subject: Marketing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B226

Courses include: Mechanical Engineering; Motorsport Engineering

Subject: Mechanical Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS023

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Mechanical Engineering facilities.

 

Subject: Motorsport Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS125

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Motorsport Engineering facilities.

Courses include: Media and Communication, Media Content Creation, Media Joint Honours.

Subject: Media and Communication

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings:11:00am to 11:30am
Session 4 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: MS145 (TV Studio) and MS114D

You will meet the Media crew in our TV Studio and will experience what it is like to be part of a TV studio team, by operating key studio equipment such as TV Camera Operation, taking operational direction, and understanding the basics of lighting.

Courses include: Midwifery

Subject: Midwifery

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T110

Courses include: Music and Music Production; Music Joint Honours

Subject: Music

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS041

The session will introduce you to some of the fundamental skills of professional music making. You will creatively edit an existing song in a digital audio workstation, providing new parts in the song’s arrangement, also using basic music theory to aid your creative division-making. Finally, you will mix and export the song to a stereo audio file.

Courses include: Adult Nursing; Children’s Nursing; Mental Health Nursing; Learning Disabilities Nursing; Nursing Associate; Direct Entry

Subject: Adult Nursing and Direct Entry

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Children's Nursing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Nursing Associate

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

Courses include: Occupational Therapy

Subject: Occupational Therapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T012

Courses include: Photography, Photography (Commercial)

Subject: Photography

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: MS016

You will meet the programme leader and discuss the differences between the courses, exploring the many career opportunities. You will be given a tour of the photographic facilities and have the opportunity to produce a high-quality studio portrait.

Courses include: Physiotherapy

Subject: Physiotherapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T111

Courses include: Professional Policing; Policing and Investigations

Subject: Policing

Site: One Friar Gate Square 
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: FG101

Courses include: Psychology

Subject: Psychology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 4 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Applied Social Work; Public Health and Social Care

Subject: Health and Social Care

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: N507

 

Subject: Applied Social Work

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: N507

Courses include: Diagnostic Radiography

Subject: Diagnostic Radiography

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T007

Courses include: Sociology, Sociology Joint Honours

Subject: Sociology

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG204

Courses include: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science; Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport; Sport and Exercise Science; Sport Coaching and Coach Development; Sports Nutrition and Health; Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Sport Management; Sport Studies Joint Honours

Subject: Sport Discipline drop in

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Room: SC101, Sports Centre

Informal chat with students and staff.

 

Subject: Sport Discipline talk

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: SC101, Sports Centre

 

Subject: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: CPACS, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student.

 

Subject: Sport and Exercise Science; Sports, Nutrition and Health

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: Performance Suite, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition and Health student.

 

Subject: Physical Education; Physical Activity and Sport; Sport Coaching and Coach Development

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: Track and Field, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport Coaching and Coach Development or Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport student.

 

Subject: Sport Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: Meet 10:50am at the Sports Centre reception
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm in SC101 at the Sports Centre

The morning session will be based at Derby County Football Club where you can find out more about the guaranteed work placements and tour the stadium. Please meet in the Sports Centre reception at 10:50am. The minibus will then depart promptly from the Sports Centre at 11:00am and return at around 12:15pm. The afternoon session will be a subject talk based on campus in SC101, Sports Centre.

 

Subject: Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: K017, Kirtley Building

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation student.

Courses include: Teacher Training, Teaching

Subject: Teacher Training

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 09:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 3 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 4 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: Kirtley Building K102 and K104

This is a hands-on session through the eyes of the teacher. Using the 'I do, We do, You do' model, we will explore how we might teach a History session around The Great Fire of London in Key Stage 1, what strategies could be used and why, and then plan a follow-up task for the children to complete. Teaching staff are on hand to talk through the courses we offer after the session too.

Courses include: Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre and Performance Design, Theatre Joint Honours

Subject: Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre and Performance Design

Site: Markeaton Street*
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Room: Derby Theatre

*One of our buses will take you to Derby Theatre.

An opportunity to see Derby Theatre in full flow with performances in both the Studio and Main auditorium and a chance to find out more about the courses we offer.

Courses include: Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing

Subject: Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: BM410A and BM410B

Making Art from Sound: Using percussion to print expressive imagery as part of a multidisciplinary approach to creativity. You will explore serendipitous mark-making through drumming to offer a taste of our mixed modality ethos.

Courses include: International Tourism Management

Subject: Tourism Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room:
B228

Subject sessions for Saturday 21 June

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open day on Saturday 21 June. Choose your subject area from the drop downs below and find out all the information you need to know about your subject session.

Courses include: Accounting and Finance; Business Accounting and Finance; Economics; Economics and Finance; Finance and Technology, Accounting Joint Honours, Economics Joint Honours

Subject: Accounting and Finance, Business Accounting and Finance, Joint Honours Accounting

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B125

 

Subject: Economics, Economics and Finance, Finance and Technology, Economics Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: B118

Courses include: Architectural Technology and Practice; Interior Architecture and Venue Design

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of The Degree Show 2025: Made It student projects

Subject: Architectural Technology and Practice and Interior Architecture and Venue Design

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS201

Courses include: Animation; Fine Art; Graphic Design; Illustration; Interior Design

Subject: Animation

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS101

You will partake in a practical digital animation workshop where we explore creating movement using some of the 12 core principles of Animation. Sessions for 60 minutes. Room capacity 12 per session.

 

Subject: Fine Art

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: Exterior Studios

The session will begin with short introduction to the programme followed by a tour of The Degree Show: Made It - we will then ask you to participate in taster session, a 'group crit' where you will respond to work in the exhibition.

 

Subject: Graphic Design and Illustration

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS012

Drawing ideas workshop, promoting how to create a collection of ideas from simple starting points.

 

Subject: Interior Design

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: BM312

This activity replicates a typical student’s day, where you experience an interactive workshop scenario within the interior design studio - just as you would in a real classroom setting. This activity is designed to see what being an Interior Design student is all about: challenging your ability to think on your feet, and, most importantly, ensuring you have fun while doing it.

Courses include: Biomedical Science and Human Biology, Biology, Zoology

Subject: Biomedical Science and Human Biology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: T103

Subject talk and then a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Biomedical Science and Human Biology student here at the University of Derby.

 

Subject: Biology and Zoology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: T102

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Subject: Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS102A

Courses include: Business Management, Business Management and Business Technology, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Finance, Business Management and Human Resource Management, Business Management and Marketing, Business Management and Sustainable Practice, Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business Management Joint Honours, Entrepreneurship Joint Honours, HRM Joint Honours, International Business Management, International Business and AI

Subject: Business Management, Business Management and Business Technology, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Finance, Business Management and Human Resource Management, Business Management and Marketing, Business Management and Sustainable Practice, Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business Management Joint Honours, Entrepreneurship Joint Honours, HRM Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B212

 

Subject: International Business Management, International Business and AI

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: B118

Courses include: Artificial Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence and Data Science; Computer Science; Cyber Security; Computer Games Modelling and Animation; Computer Games Programming; Information Technology

Subject: Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS215

 

Subject: Computer Science and Cyber Security

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS214

 

Subject: Computer Games Modelling and Animation; Computer Games Programming

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS213

 

Subject: Information Technology

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS319

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and an activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Information Technology student here at the University of Derby.

Courses include: Counselling and Psychotherapy

Subject: Counselling and Psychotherapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Criminology; Criminology and Sociology, Criminology Joint Honours

Subject: Criminology and Criminology Joint Honours

Site: One Friar Gate Square 
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: FG201

 

Subject: Criminology and Sociology

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG204

Courses include: Dance, Performing Arts

Subject: Dance, Performing Arts

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: Kirtley Building Dance Studio

You will partake in a practical dance workshop where we explore creating movement to enhance our own and other's wellbeing. Please bring water and clothes you can move in.

Courses include: Environmental Science and Sustainability, Earth Sciences

Subject: Environmental Science and Sustainability

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:45pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Room: T116

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

 

Subject: Earth Sciences

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 1 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: T112

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: Education Studies; Special Educational Needs and Disability; Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies Joint Honours, Early Childhood Studies Joint Honours

Subject: Early Childhood Studies

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: TBC
Session 2 timings: TBC
Room: Kirtley Building, K203

Our ECS activity will be based around children's free play using creative materials such as clay and other crafty objects. Attendees will be encouraged to create their own models using the materials. This is likely to be a dynamic activity that is primarily led by the individuals, with people working at their own pace, as well as asking questions and having conversations about the programme and university opportunities.

 

Subject: Education Studies, Education Studies Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: Kirtley Building, K202

This is an exciting session that explores whether there is a behaviour crisis in schools and if so, how it may be addressed. Students will be invited to share their views and experiences throughout the session.

 

Subject: Special Educational Needs and Disability

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: Kirtley Building, K204

This is an interactive sessioon that explores how technology can support SEND individuals. Students will be invited to create an App/resource.

Courses include: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Subject: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS234

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a showcase of the iMechE railway challenge project.

Courses include: English, English Joint Honours, Creative Writing and Publishing

Subject: Creative Writing and Publishing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E606

 

Subject: English, English Joint Honours

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: E604

Courses include: Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

Subject: Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS039

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Sound, Light and Live Event Engineering facilities.

Courses include: Event Management

Subject: Event Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: B228

Courses include: Fashion Design; Fashion Design and Marketing

Subject: Fashion

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: Chandos Pole Street

We are going to make a mini-fashion show. You'll be asked to come up with a theme or narrative and using scraps of fabrics dress a couple of dolls that will be supplied, to show their theme. We will film them coming down a 'catwalk'.

Courses include: Film and High-End Television Production

Subject: Film and High-End Television

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: MS146 TV Studio

Making Movies: An Introduction to the Journey from Script to Screen.

Courses include: Forensic Psychology

Subject: Forensic Psychology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 4 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Forensic Science; Forensic Science with Criminology

Subject: Forensic Science

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am and 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm and 2:15pm
Room: T201 and N804

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk, activity and a tour of the facilities.

Courses include: History, History Joint Honours

Subject: History

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: E703

What to expect from a History degree at the University of Derby. This session will introduce you to the key feature of the degree, how you will study, and what you can do after your degree.

Courses include: International Hospitality Management

Subject: International Hospitality Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: B228

Courses include: International Relations, International Relations Joint Honours

Subject: International Relations and Politics

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: E605

What to expect from an International Relations degree at the University of Derby. This session will introduce you to the key features of the degree, how you will study, and what you can do after your degree.

Courses include: Journalism; Public Relations and Journalism; Specialist Sports Journalism; Football Journalism

Subject: Football Journalism and Specialist Sports Journalism

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 3 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 4 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 5 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 6 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS144 Green Screen and MS114E

Meet the Media and Journalism team and have a go at recording a news bulletin in the Green Screen Studio. Learn about the facilities you will have access to on the courses.

 

Subject: Public Relations and Journalism

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings:: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings:: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 3 timings:: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 4 timings:: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 5 timings:: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 6 timings:: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS144 Green Screen and MS114F

Meet the Media and Journalism team and have a go at recording a news bulletin in the Green Screen Studio. Learn about the facilities you will have access to on the courses.

Courses include: Law; Law with Criminology, Law Joint Honours

Subject: Law

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG103 (Courtroom)

Courses include: Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Consumer Psychology, Marketing and Data Insights, Marketing and Management, Marketing, PR and Advertising, Marketing Joint Honours.

Subject: Marketing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: B226

Courses include: Mechanical Engineering; Motorsport Engineering

Subject: Mechanical Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS023

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Mechanical Engineering facilities.

 

Subject: Motorsport Engineering

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 11:15am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Room: MS125

Sessions will consist of a subject talk and a tour of the Motorsport Engineering facilities.

Courses include: Media and Communication, Media Content Creation, Media Joint Honours.

Subject: Media and Communication

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 3 timings:11:00am to 11:30am
Session 4 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Session 5 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 6 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS144 Green Screen and MS114D

Meet the Media and Journalism team and have a go at recording a news bulletin in the Green Screen Studio. Learn about the facilities you will have access to on the courses.

Courses include: Midwifery

Subject: Midwifery

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T110

Courses include: Music and Music Production; Music Joint Honours

Subject: Music

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: MS041

The session will introduce you to some of the fundamental skills of professional music making. You will creatively edit an existing song in a digital audio workstation, providing new parts in the song’s arrangement also using basic music theory to aid your creative division-making. Finally, you will mix and export the song to a stereo audio file.

Courses include: Adult Nursing; Children’s Nursing; Mental Health Nursing; Learning Disabilities Nursing; Nursing Associate; Direct Entry; Integrated Masters

Subject: Adult Nursing and Direct Entry

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Children's Nursing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Nursing Associate

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

 

Subject: Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T204

Courses include: Occupational Therapy

Subject: Occupational Therapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T012

Courses include: Photography, Photography (Commercial)

Subject: Photography

Site: Markeaton Street
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Timings: 13:15pm to 13:45pm
Room: MS016

You will meet the programme leader and discuss the differences between the courses, exploring the many career opportunities. You will be given a tour of the photographic facilities and have the opportunity to produce a high quality studio portrait.

Courses include: Physiotherapy

Subject: Physiotherapy

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T111

Courses include: Professional Policing; Policing and Investigations

Subject: Policing

Site: One Friar Gate Square 
Session 1 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 2 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: FG101

Courses include: Psychology;

Subject: Psychology

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Session 3 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Session 4 timings: 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Room: HEAP Lecture Theatre

Courses include: Applied Social Work; Public Health and Social Care

Subject: Health and Social Care

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: N507

 

Subject: Applied Social Work

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: N507

Courses include: Diagnostic Radiography

Subject: Diagnostic Radiography

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T007

Courses include: Sociology, Sociology Joint Honours

Subject: Sociology

Site: One Friar Gate Square
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: FG204

Courses include: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science; Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport; Sport and Exercise Science; Sport Coaching and Coach Development; Sports Nutrition and Health; Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation; Sport Management; Sport Studies Joint Honours

Subject: Sport Discipline drop in

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 9:30am to 10:00am
Room: SC101, Sports Centre

Informal chat with students and staff.

 

Subject: Sport Discipline talk

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: SC101, Sports Centre

 

Subject: Performance Analysis and Coaching Science

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: CPACS, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student.

 

Subject: Sport and Exercise Science; Sports, Nutrition and Health

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: Performance Suite, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition and Health student.

 

Subject: Physical Education; Physical Activity and Sport; Sport Coaching and Coach Development

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: Track and Field, Sports Centre

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport Coaching and Coach Development or Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport student.

 

Subject: Sport Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: Meet 10:50am at the Sports Centre reception
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm in SC101 at the Sports Centre

The morning session will be based at Derby County Football Club where you can find out more about the guaranteed work placements and tour the stadium. Please meet in the Sports Centre reception at 10:50am. The minibus will then depart promptly from the Sports Centre at 11:00am and return at around 12:15pm. The afternoon session will be a subject talk based on campus in SC101, Sports Centre.

 

Subject: Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Room: K017, Kirtley Building

Both sessions will consist of a subject talk and a hands-on activity where attendees can gain a taste of what its like to be a Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation student.

Courses include: Teacher Training, Teaching

Subject: Teacher Training

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 11:30am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room: Kirtley Building K102 and K103

This is a hands-on session through the eyes of the teacher. Using the 'I do, We do, You do' model we will explore how we might teach a History session around The Great Fire of London in Key Stage 1; what strategies could be used and why; and then plan a follow-up task for the children to complete. Teaching staff are on hand to talk through the courses we offer after the session, too.

Courses include: Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre and Performance Design, Theatre Joint Honours

Subject: Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre and Performance Design

Site: Markeaton Street*
Session 1 timings: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Room: Derby Theatre

*One of our buses will take you to Derby Theatre.

An opportunity to see Derby Theatre in full flow with performances in both the Studio and Main auditorium and a chance to find out more about the courses we offer.

Courses include: Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing

Subject: Creative Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing

Site: Britannia Mill
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 11:45am to 12:15pm
Room: BM410A and BM410B

This participatory experience engages participants in a collective act of weaving, binding, and marking to explore the connection between empathy, care, and ecology. It highlights the relational nature of well-being and health, emphasizing how care - when extended across human and non-human communities - can act as both prevention and healing.

Courses include: International Tourism Management

Subject: Tourism Management

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Room:
B228

Courses include: Midwifery

Subject: Midwifery

Site: Kedleston Road
Session 1 timings: 10:15am to 10:45am
Session 2 timings: 1:15pm to 1:45pm
Room: T110