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Book your offer holder day

The best way to find out more about being a physics and astronomy student at 91Ö±²¥ is to visit us! 

Here's what you can expect from our offer holder days:

• Gain an in-depth view of our physics and astronomy courses. Discover what you'll learn and where your degree can take you.
• Experience physics and astronomy at 91Ö±²¥ first hand. Find out more about how you'll learn on our physics and astronomy courses through a range of activities.
• Talk to students and staff. Learn what makes 91Ö±²¥ a great choice for physics and astronomy.
• Visit the labs and facilities where you'll be studying. It's here where our researchers explore the fundamental laws of the Universe and develop pioneering technologies with real-world applications.
• Parents and supporters can ask their questions. Find out about student support, and chat to students and staff about their own experiences.

Please book your place on the offer holder day via the link in your invitation email.

Arriving on the day

You'll have booked to visit us 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm on your offer holder day. Please arrive in good time for the start of your booked session, as we'll need to scan the QR code from your booking to register you.

Your arrival location is: Hicks building, Lecture Theatre 7 (LT7). You can , and there'll also be lots of open day staff and ambassadors around campus to help you.

If you arrive late for your booked session, please report to the general information stand on the Students’ Union concourse, where event staff will be able to help.

When booking, you'll be able to reserve a place for yourself and one guest at the school activities. To ensure safe venue capacities, we'll be unable to accommodate any additional unbooked visitors.

However, you're welcome to bring additional guests to accompany you on the day, and we'd encourage these guests to take part in our range of central exhibitions and tours while the school activities are running.

Physics and astronomy offer holder timetable

You'll have booked to visit the school 10am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4.30pm on your offer holder day. Here's what to expect from your time with us. Timings are approximate and are subject to change, and so we recommend checking back prior to the event.

For the rest of the day, you'll have time to take part in the central tours and exhibitions detailed in our offer holder day guide.

Physics experiences

We run a range of activities on our offer holder days to give you a real taste of what it's like to be a physics and astronomy student at 91Ö±²¥. In addition to a tour of our teaching labs, where you'll complete practical laboratory sessions during your degree, you could also get to take part in a research talk, physics talk, astronomy talk or chat with current students. 

Information for parents and supporters

While you're taking part in the physics experiences, parents and supporters will receive more information about our School and facilities. They'll also get a chance to speak to current students and staff about the exciting opportunities that are available to you, and where a degree from 91Ö±²¥ can lead.

Science and Engineering Foundation Year

If you are holding an offer for one of our courses with a Foundation Year, there will be an optional talk where you can find out more and ask any questions. The morning session will take place in Lecture Theatre 8 in The Diamond from 11.30am to 12.30pm. The afternoon session will be held in Workroom 1 in The Diamond from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. Booking is not required for either session.