Academic school programmes
Come along to our subject-specific sessions run by our academic schools to find out more about our courses and what it's like to study with us.
Talks will last for 40 minutes unless otherwise stated.
Choose your subject of interest
- Architecture
- Biosciences
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Dentistry
- Earth and environmental sciences
- Engineering
- English, communication and philosophy
- Geography and planning
- Healthcare sciences
- History, archaeology and religion
- Journalism, media and culture
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Modern languages
- Music
- Optometry and vision sciences
- Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
- Physics and astronomy
- Psychology
- Politics and international relations
- Social sciences
- Welsh
Architecture
Building: Bute Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Architecture and the BSc Course - subject talk and guided school tour (1.5 hours) | Exhibition Hall | 10:00, 12:00 (noon) and 14:00 |
Admissions staff and students will be available to answer your questions | Bute Foyer (entrance) | Throughout the day |
Biosciences
Building: Sir Martin Evans
Event | Room | Times |
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Biological sciences | Physiology ‘B’ Lecture Theatre | 10:00 and 13:00 |
Biomedical sciences | Shared Lecture Theatre | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Studying Biosciences - hear from our students | Shared Lecture Theatre | 12:00 (noon) |
Biochemistry | Shared Lecture Theatre | 13:00 |
Demonstrations of typical first-year practicals by current students in one of our teaching laboratories | Teaching Laboratory | 09:00-15:30 |
Degrees in Biosciences: information on course content and structure. This will include the common first year, field courses, professional training placements and our integrated master’s degrees | Room C/0.13 | Throughout the day |
Business
Building: Julian Hodge Building and Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying business management at Cardiff Business School | Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Julian Hodge Building | 11:00 |
Placement and exchange opportunities at Cardiff Business School | Lecture Theatre 0.16, Postgraduate Teaching Centre | 12:00 (noon) |
Studying economics at Cardiff Business School | Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Julian Hodge Building | 13:00 |
Studying accounting at Cardiff Business School | Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Julian Hodge Building | 14:00 |
Information stand: an opportunity to ask questions and discuss courses | Julian Hodge Foyer, Julian Hodge Building | Throughout the day |
Chemistry
Building: Main Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying chemistry and medicinal chemistry | Small Chemistry Lecture Theatre | 11:00 and 13:00 |
Current students will take visitors on a tour of the facilities and study spaces in the School, including practical demonstrations in our teaching laboratories. | School of Chemistry Foyer | 10:00-14:00 |
Come and talk to our academics and admissions staff about the programmes offered by the School of Chemistry | School of Chemistry Foyer | 10:00-15:00 |
Computer science and informatics
Building: Abacws Building and Julian Hodge Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Computer Science at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 0.01, Abacws Building | 10:00 |
Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 2.26, Abacws Building | 11:00 |
Computer Science and Applied Software Engineering at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 0.01, Abacws Building | 14:00 |
Interactive demonstrations and displays | Room 0.34, Abacws Building | Throughout the day |
Explore the Abacws building with our student ambassadors | Room 0.34, Abacws Building | Throughout the day |
Tour of the Julian Hodge Building (for Applied Software Engineering) | Julian Hodge Foyer, Julian Hodge Building | 12:00 (noon) - 14:00 |
Informal chat with current staff and students | Room 0.34, Abacws Building | Throughout the day |
Dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy
Building: Centre for Student Life (Cathays Park Campus) and Heath Park Campus.
Find out more about our shuttle bus service to the Heath Park Campus, including Heath Park West.
We are unable to open the School of Dentistry during weekend events.
Event | Room | Times |
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Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy - Overview of the programmes and the admissions processes | Cathays Park Campus, Sir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre, Centre for Student Life | 13:00 |
There will be demonstrations allowing you to experience assessing teeth on a phantom head, to practise your manual dexterity skills and an introduction to some materials that are used in dentistry. You will also be able to view a virtual video tour of the School of Dentistry | Cathays Park Campus, Floor 3, Centre for Student Life | Throughout the day |
Come and talk to our academics and admissions staff about the programmes offered by the School of Dentistry. Current students will be on hand to answer your questions about life as a student in the School of Dentistry. Come and say hello. | Cathays Park Campus, Floor 3, Centre for Student Life | Throughout the day |
Come on a guided tour of the Heath Park Campus to see some of the general facilities available to our students. Last tour departs at 15:15. Unfortunately, it will not be possible for guests to visit inside the Dental School itself on Saturdays. | Tours depart from the Welcome Marquee at the Heath Park Campus | 09:30-16:00 |
Earth and environmental sciences
Building: Main Building
Please note that the School offers courses relating to physical geography, which explore the landscapes, climate and physical processes which shape the Earth's surface. For courses related to human geography and planning, please see the School of Geography and Planning.
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Earth and environmental science at Cardiff University (20 minutes) | Council Chamber | 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 (noon), 13:00 and 14:00. |
Visit our course displays: Geology, Exploration Geology, Environmental Geoscience, | Council Chamber | Throughout the day |
Tour Earth and Environmental Sciences’ learning spaces with current students | Meet in Council Chamber | Throughout the day |
Come and talk to the School’s Director of Recruitment, academic staff and current students about our degrees and studying in the School. Come and say hello. | Council Chamber | Throughout the day |
Engineering
Building: Queen's Buildings.
Find out more about our shuttle bus service to the Queen's Buildings.
On arrival, please make your way to the Forum, where students and staff will be on-hand to guide you to the rooms below and answer any questions you may have. Sessions in engineering will include an introduction to the subject, followed by a taster lecture and tour of the department. Please note, although complete sessions can take up to 1 and a half hours, visitors are not obliged to stay for all parts
Event | Room | Times |
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Architectural, civil and civil and environmental engineering (1.5 hours) | Room S1.25 | 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Integrated Engineering and Engineering with Foundation Year (1.5 hours) | Room S1.22 | 10:15, 12:15 and 14:15 |
Mechanical and medical engineering (1.5 hours) | Room S1.32 | 10:00, 12:00 (noon) and 14:00 |
Q&A and advice with staff and students. | The Forum | Throughout the day |
English, communication and philosophy
Building: Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 0.16, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 10:00 and 15:00 |
English Literature and Creative Writing taster lecture | Lecture Theatre 0.16, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 11:00 |
Philosophy taster lecture | Lecture Theatre 0.16, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 13:00 |
Studying Philosophy at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 0.16, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 14:00 |
Studying English Language and Linguistics at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 1.19, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 13:00 |
English Language and Linguistics taster lecture | Lecture Theatre 1.19, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | 14:00 |
Academic and administration staff, together with current students, will be on hand throughout the event to answer queries | Foyer, Postgraduate Teaching Centre, Cardiff Business School | Throughout the day |
Geography and planning
Building: Glamorgan Building
Please note that the School offers courses related to human geography and planning, which focus on tackling global, social, political, economic and development challenges to improve where and how we live. For courses relating to physical geography, please see the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying in the School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University (50 mins) | Lecture Theatre -1.64 | 11:00 and 13:00 |
Meet staff and students from the School of Geography and Planning | Committee Room 2 | Throughout the day |
Healthcare sciences
Find out more about our shuttle bus service to the Heath Park Campus, including Heath Park West.
Heath Park Campus
Building: Heath Park Campus, Tŷ Dewi Sant Building and Michael Griffith Education Centre
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 2, Tŷ Dewi Sant Building | 10:00 and 13:00 |
Studying Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University | Classroom 4.8, Tŷ Dewi Sant Building | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Studying Physiotherapy at Cardiff University | Michael Griffith Lecture Theatre, Michael Griffith Education Centre | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Self-guided tours of the School of Healthcare Sciences. Additional information available on arrival | Tŷ Dewi Sant Building | Throughout the day |
Heath Park West
Building: Tŷ’r Wyddfa
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Midwifery at Cardiff University | Seminar Room 1.24, Tŷ’r Wyddfa | 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14.30 |
Studying Adult Nursing at Cardiff University | Seminar Room 1.21, Tŷ’r Wyddfa | 10:00, 12:30 and 14.30 |
Studying Child Nursing at Cardiff University | Seminar Room 1.23, Tŷ’r Wyddfa | 10:30, 12:30 and 14.00 |
Studying Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University | Seminar Room 1.21, Tŷ’r Wyddfa | 11:00 and 13:30 |
Studying Mental Health Nursing at Cardiff University | Seminar Room 1.14, Tŷ’r Wyddfa | 11:00 and 13:30 |
Academic staff from the School and the Pathways team, as well as current students, will be available to answer your questions. Come say hello and experience some of the equipment and activities for yourselves | Tŷ’r Wyddfa | Throughout the day |
Self- guided tours of the School of Healthcare Sciences. Additional information available on arrival | Tŷ’r Wyddfa | Throughout the day |
History, archaeology and religion
Building: John Percival Building and Julian Hodge Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Why study Ancient History at Cardiff University? | Lecture Theatre 2.01, John Percival Building | 10:00 and 12:00 (noon) |
Why study History at Cardiff University? | Julian Hodge Lecture Theatre, Julian Hodge Building | 10:00 and 12:00 (noon) |
Why study Religion and Theology at Cardiff University? | Lecture Theatre 0.31, John Percival Building | 12:00 (noon) |
Why study Archaeology and Conservation? (with a lab tour) (1 hour) | Lecture Theatre 0.31, John Percival Building | 11:00 and 13:00 |
Drop-in Archaeology Session – Meet staff and handle artefacts | Room 4.18b, John Percival Building | 12:00 (noon) - 14.30 |
Drop-in Conservation Session – Meet staff and handle artefacts | Room 4.44, John Percival Building | 12:00 (noon)-14:30 |
Information Stand: meet staff and student ambassadors | John Percival Cafe, John Percival Building | Throughout the day |
Journalism, media and culture
Building: 2, Central Square
The School of Journalism, Media and Culture is located opposite Cardiff Central Train Station, approximately 20-30 minutes walk from the Cathays Park Campus. A direct train to Cathays is available from Cardiff Central (2 stops). If you are travelling by train, you may wish to plan your day in advance and consider visiting the School on arrival at Cardiff Central, or on your return to the station.
Event | Room | Times |
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An introduction to our undergraduate degrees at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture (1 hour) |
Lecture Theatre 0.06, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, 2 Central Square | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Student-led tours of the School’s facilities and library (30 mins) | Foyer, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, 2 Central Square | 10:00, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:00. |
Guidance for prospective students from the School of Journalism, Media and Culture's academic staff | Foyer, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, 2 Central Square | Throughout the day |
Law
Building: Law and Politics Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Why study Law at Cardiff University? | Lecture Theatre 0.22 | 10:00, 12:00 (noon), 14:00 |
Experiencing Law at Cardiff University: a taster lecture (20 mins) | Lecture Theatre 0.22 | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 |
A bilingual legal education: studying law in Welsh (30 mins) | Room 0.25 | 13:30 |
Collect course information and meet staff and students | Pro Bono space | Throughout the day |
Mathematics
Building: Abacws Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Maths at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 0.01 | 11:00 and 13:00 |
Academic staff and current students will be available to answer your questions. Come and say hello. | Foyer | Throughout the day |
Medicine
Buildings: Sir Martin Evans Building (Cathays Park Campus), Cochrane Building / Michael Griffith Lecture Theatre (Heath Park Campus)
Find out more about our shuttle bus service to the Heath Park Campus, including Heath Park West.
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Medicine at Cardiff University. This talk will cover the course at Cardiff, as well as the selection process and careers in medicine. Where demand is high, only one accompanying person per student will be allowed. | Shared Lecture Theatre, Sir Martin Evans Building, Cathays Park Campus | 09:45 and 15:00 |
Studying Medicine at Cardiff University. This talk will cover the course at Cardiff, as well as the selection process and careers in medicine. Where demand is high, only one accompanying person per student will be allowed. | Michael Griffith Lecture Theatre, Heath Park Campus | 10:00, 12:00 (noon), and 15:00 |
Medical pharmacology | Physiology 'A' Lecture Theatre, Sir Martin Evans Building, Cathays Park Campus | 12:00 (noon) |
Information on the application process to Medicine Admissions staff and current ‘Medic’ students will be on hand to answer your questions | Room E1.22, Sir Martin Evans Building, Cathays Park Campus | Throughout the day |
Information on the application process to Medicine - Admissions staff and current ‘Medic’ students will be on hand to answer your questions | Cochrane Building, Heath Park Campus | Throughout the day |
Information about BSc Medical Pharmacology - Academic staff and / or students will be on hand to provide information on the application process and to answer your questions on course content, structure and admissions | Room E1.22, Sir Martin Evans Building, Cathays Park Campus | Throughout the day |
Information about BSc Medical Pharmacology. Academic staff and / or students will be on hand to provide information on the application process and to answer your questions on course content, structure and admissions | Cochrane Building, Heath Park Campus | Throughout the day |
Visit the School of Medicine at the Heath Park Campus to see our state-of-the-art facilities first-hand. Here, you will be able to take part in our clinical skills demonstrations, view our hi-tech simulation, explore our well-resourced Health Library, visit our information fair, and learn all about life as a Cardiff University medical student through a range of informal presentations | Cochrane Building, Heath Park Campus | Throughout the day |
Modern languages
Building: School of Modern Languages, Park Place
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Modern Languages at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 2.18 | 10:00, 12:00 (noon), 14:00 |
Languages Information Stand: Advice from academic staff and students about studying languages and/or translation courses in the School of Modern Languages. | Foyer, Modern Languages Building | Throughout the day |
Music
Building: Music Building, Corbett Road
Event | Room | Times |
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Information stand and tours: our student ambassadors are available to provide tours of the School of Music. Please just ask at the main entrance and we’ll be happy to help | Foyer | 10:00-16:00 |
Studying music at Cardiff University (1 hour) | Concert Hall | 11:00 |
Placement Opportunities and Careers in Music (45 mins) | Concert Hall | 12:15-13:00 |
What about Joint Honours? (1 hour) | Boyd Lecture Theatre | 14:00 |
An opportunity to talk to Music staff and students about studying here | Main entrance / Octagon | 10:00-16:00 |
Optometry and vision sciences
Building: Optometry Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Optometry at Cardiff University: overview of the course and admissions process (30 mins) | Lecture Theatre 0.05 | 12 noon |
Tour of the facilities in the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences (30 mins) | Meet in the Atrium | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Clinical demonstration: investigative techniques used in eye care (30 mins) | Meet in the Atrium | 12:30 |
Meet current students, and academic and admissions staff, who will be on hand to answer any questions about studying optometry | Atrium | Throughout the day |
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
Building: Redwood Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Pharmacy at Cardiff University: overview of the course and admissions process (45 mins) | Lecture Theatre 0.21 | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Tour of the teaching areas in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (1 hour) |
Meet at Lecture Theatre 0.21, Redwood Building, at the end of each of the above talks | 11:45 and 14:45 |
Academic and admissions staff, along with current students, will be available to answer any questions about studying Pharmacy at Cardiff University. | Redwood Reception | Throughout the day |
Physics and astronomy
Building: Queen’s Buildings, accessible from the Parade, off West Grove.
Find out more about our shuttle bus service to the Queen's Buildings.
Tea and coffee will be available half an hour before the start of each session.
Event | Room | Times |
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Physics and astronomy at Cardiff University (2 hours)* | North Building Foyer | 10:00 and 13:30 |
Q&A and advice with staff and students | North Building Foyer | Throughout the day |
* Please note that whilst sessions in Physics and Astronomy last two hours (and include a talk, demonstrations and tour), visitors are not obliged to stay for the whole session.
Politics and international relations
Building: Law and Politics Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Study politics and international relations at Cardiff University | Lecture Theatre 2.27 | 10:30 and 13:30 |
Politics and international relations: a taster lecture (20 mins) | Lecture Theatre 2.27 | 11:30 and 14:30 |
Collect course information and meet staff and students | Pro Bono Space | Throughout the day |
Psychology
Building: Tower Building and CUBRIC Building
Pre-booking on the day is essential for the majority of our tours as places are limited. Please collect your free ticket from our Information Stand in the Psychology Foyer, Tower Building.
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Psychology at Cardiff University | Stanley Parris Lecture Theatre, Tower Building | 10:00, 12:00 (noon), 14:00 |
Student-led tours of Psychology Tower Building (20 mins) | Visit our information stand in the Psychology Foyer, Tower Building for more information. | Throughout the day |
Tour of Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) (30 mins) | Visit our information stand in the Psychology Foyer, Tower Building to collect your ticket. The tour will begin in the CUBRIC Building Foyer. | 11:00, 11:30, 12 noon, 13:30, 14:00 and 14.30. |
Tour of Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science (CUCHDS) (30 mins) | Visit our information stand in the Psychology Foyer, Tower Building to collect your ticket. The tour will begin in the Tower Building Foyer. | 12:00 (noon), 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Tour of Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Human-Machine Systems (IROHMS) (30 mins) | Visit our information stand in the Psychology Foyer, Tower Building to collect your ticket. The tour will begin in the Tower Building Foyer | Throughout the day |
Academic staff and current students will be available to answer your questions. Come and say hello. | Foyer, Tower Building | Throughout the day |
Building: Glamorgan Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying at the School of Social Sciences | Lecture Theatre -1.64 | 10:00 and 14:00 |
Academic staff and current students will be available to answer your questions. Come and say hello. | Committee Room 1 | Throughout the day |
Y Gymraeg/Welsh
Building: John Percival Building
Event | Room | Times |
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Studying Welsh at Cardiff University (for first language students) | Room 1.69 | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Studying Welsh at Cardiff University (for second language students) | Room 1.72 | 11:00 and 14:00 |
Meet our staff and students | John Percival Cafe | Throughout the day |