Virtual Open Day 2026 Programme
Sessions for Everyone
Why Warwick?
10.30am - 11.30am
Choosing where to study is a big decision. We highly recommend joining this overview session to hear from staff and students about what makes Warwick special.
Student Life on Campus
12.15pm - 1pm
Explore campus with a virtual campus tour and find out more about our students' favourite spots on and off campus.
Living at Warwick
11.30am - 12.15 pm
Hear directly from our current students and a representative from Warwick Accommodation to find out more about university-allocated accommodation at Warwick.
Your Money at Warwick
1pm - 1.40pm
Your Money at Warwick is an introduction to student finance and budgeting for prospective students. The presentation covers government funding, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), Warwick bursaries, living costs, student loan repayment, and practical tips for managing money at university.
Study Abroad
9.30am - 10.30am
Are you interested in taking a placement overseas during your degree programme? Join us to learn about the different International experiences that could be available to you from summer schools to full years abroad or even work placement opportunities.
Your Future - Careers and Study Abroad
2pm - 3pm
University is about more than earning a degree. In this interactive session, discover how Warwick helps students develop the skills, confidence and international experiences that future employers value. Learn about careers support, internships, professional skills development, study abroad opportunities and global experiences that can help you stand out and shape your future. Join us to see how you can make the most of your time at Warwick and prepare for life after graduation.
Performance Sport at Warwick
9.30am - 10.30am
This session outlines the details of the Performance Sport Programme at University of Warwick, including how Warwick can support your journey as a student athlete. This will include information on Performance Sports Teams, Sports Scholarships and Athlete Support Services.
Staying Active at Warwick
2pm - 2.45pm
Find out information about a range of ways to stay Active during your time at Warwick. Including; Rock Up and Play, Active Leagues, Team Warwick sports clubs and sports hub memberships.
Academic Department Sessions
Applying to Classics and Ancient History: Your Questions Answered
3pm - 3.50pm
Get to know the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick! This session will provide you with an introduction to our degree courses and feature a dedicated Q&A session with student ambassadors, who will share their experiences in the programme.
Introduction to Media and Creative Industries
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Join us for an introductory talk on Warwick's Media and Creative Industries undergraduate course. Learn about our interdisciplinary approach to learning; discover our connections with industry; and delve further into our innovative curriculum, designed to equip you with essential skills for a career in this globally renowned industry.
Overview of Design for Sustainable Innovation
1pm - 1.45pm
Join Dr Ed Loveman, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the University of Warwick’s Design Studies programme, to learn more about our BASc Design for for Sustainable Innovation and get a deep-dive into one of the most exciting and future-focused subjects around.
English and Comparative Literary Studies: an overview
9.30am - 10.30am
Gain an overview of English and Comparative Literary Studies at Warwick and the courses we offer. With presentations from our academic staff and students, you will be able to get to know what our department has to offer you.
Please note: this is a recording of the Open Day session with a live Q&A
Introduction to Film and Television Studies (with Q&A)
1pm - 2pm
Join us for an 'Introduction to Film and Television Studies at Warwick' virtual event where you can hear directly from our expert academics in Film and Television Studies, and find our more about what it's like to study at Warwick. This session includes a Q&A element, so do come prepared with any questions you might have.
Global Sustainable Development Overview
1pm - 2pm
Discover how Global Sustainable Development equips you to tackle real-world challenges with an interdisciplinary and problem-based approach. This overview introduces the course, opportunities, and careers associated with this unique degree.
Discover History at Warwick: Meet Our Staff and Students
9.30am - 10.30am
Join us for an introduction to studying History at Warwick. Learn about our courses, hear from current students about their experiences of academic and student life in the department, and take part in a live Q&A.
History of Art at Warwick Presentation
2.30pm - 3.20pm
Learn all about our programme in our introduction to History of Art. Explore the vast range of modules you can choose from, learn about our immersive teaching style, our unique term in Venice, assessments, career outcomes, the support we offer, and much more.
Liberal Arts Course Overview
9.30am - 10.30am
Find out more about what makes our programme the leading Liberal Arts course in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) by joining us in this interactive overview session.
In this online webinar, our Head of Liberal Arts Dr William Rupp will explain the value of a Liberal Arts education today, and some of the key analytical and collaborative skills it develops in students that are widely sought by employers worldwide.
You will learn more about how our degree is structured, your options for doing work placements and studying abroad, and get the chance to ask your burning questions to our academic team and current Liberal Arts students. We will also explain how our unique degree – which is like no other Liberal Arts programme across the globe - can be moulded to suit your individual interests, enabling you to design a degree around your own passions and desired career path.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Course Overview
1pm - 2pm
Discover the benefits of a degree that combines the critical thinking and problem-based learning approach of Liberal Arts, with the precision and knowledge of various scientific fields.
In this online overview, our Head of Liberal Arts Dr William Rupp outlines how our Liberal Arts and Sciences BASc programme gives you the intellectual freedom to explore your curiosity, whilst developing key skills that are sought by modern-day employers.
You will learn more about how our degree is structured, your options for doing work placements and studying abroad, and get the chance to ask our team your burning questions about the course and student life within the Liberal Arts department. We will also explain how our Liberal Arts and Sciences degree can be tailored to your own unique passion, helping you forge a pathway of study that is designed towards your specific science-related interests and career goals.
Language, culture, context: why study languages at university?
2pm - 3pm
This session will give you an insight into the range of skills that a languages degree provides and why the ability to understand the culture and context of language still matters in an AI world.
An Introduction to Theatre and Performance Studies at Warwick — ranked #1 in the UK for Drama
9.30am - 10.30am and 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Hear directly from our current staff and students about what it's really like to study Theatre and Performance Studies at Warwick. This session explores the opportunities available on the course, our award-winning drama societies and the career paths that await after graduation.
Please note: this is a recording from our in-person Open Day, but a member of staff will be present live to answer any questions you have.
English and Creative Writing
1pm - 2pm
An introduction to studying English and Creative Writing at Warwick, covering modules, options, extracurriculars, careers and more.
Applied Linguistics and the Power of Language
3pm - 4pm
What does the study of language and linguistics involve at a university level, and what does it mean to adopt an applied perspective? This talk outlines the philosophy of Applied Linguistics at Warwick, and answers key questions about what it means to study language, and how those skills translate into the workplace.
Discover BASc Digital Futures, Artificial Intelligence and Society
9.30am - 10.30am
Explore our interdisciplinary BASc in Digital Futures, Artificial Intelligence and Society. Find out how the course brings together AI, digital technologies and the social and data sciences to examine how technological change is reshaping society. We’ll introduce the course structure, what you will study, and the student experience, followed by a live Q&A.
Welcome to Economics
9am - 9.30am
Get ready to dive into the world of Economics at Warwick! Join us to help find the right economics course for you and to discover what it is like to study at Warwick. You'll hear from our head of department, Associate Professor Claudia Rei who will share with you everything our programmes have to offer — from course structure, module choices and innovative teaching methods, to real-world career opportunities and support. You’ll also hear from current students to get the inside scoop on student life at Warwick. We can't wait to see you!
Introduction to Education Studies
9am - 10am
In this session, you will learn more about the BA Education programme and the Department of Education Studies that it sits within. You will hear about the topics you will study, the skills you will develop, study and work abroad opportunities, and the breadth of career paths available to you.
Law at Warwick
1pm - 2pm
Find out more about studying Law at Warwick and our contextual and international approach to studying and teaching. You will hear about how our degrees are structured, the department, and everything we have to offer.
Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at Warwick
2pm - 3pm
An overview of the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS). Find out what it is like to study with us. The session will also include a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions of current students.
Q&A with the Sociology Department (also includes HSPS, Criminology, and Social with Data Science)
3pm - 4pm
Join us to field any questions you might have about our course structure and modules alongside the additional support and many opportunities that studying with us offers. The session will be led by Professor Anastasia Chamberlen and Dr. Sivamohan Valluvan. We will also be joined by students currently studying with us alongside the Head of Department, Professor Ulf Liebe. All the following programmes will be covered:
Sociology
Sociology and Criminology
HSPS (Human, Social and Political Sciences)
Social Sciences with Data Science
Introduction to Warwick Business School: Accounting & Finance and Business & Management
9am - 10am
Meet our course directors and dive into the structure, teaching, and modules of our Accounting & Finance and Business & Management course at WBS - discover why students choose WBS and get all your questions answered!
Your Journey to Career Success with WBS
10am - 10.30am
Hear from our dedicated WBS CareersPlus and Employer Relations Team in this session. Discover the support available to you as a student, from interview skills and networking events to internships and placement years, aswell as finding out more information about the destinations of our graduates.
WBS Taster Lecture - Agentic AI and Automation: Business on autopilot?
1pm - 1.45pm
Experience what teaching at WBS is really like in this taster lecture - a chance for you to get first hand insight into academic life and explore the kinds of topics you’d study on WBS courses. This session will explore the fundamental shift from AI chatbots to Agentic AI systems and the impact these will have on business processes. You will explore the skills and attributes necessary to not only survive this wave of automation, but to thrive in a world of Agentic workflows.
A virtual view of chemistry at the University of Warwick
9am - 10.30am and 3pm - 5pm
This session covers:
1. Chemistry degrees at Warwick
2. Chemistry taster lecture
3. A week in the life of a chemistry student
4. Lab taster session
School of Life Sciences Virtual Open Day Session
9.30am - 10.30am
An overview of the School of Life Sciences, our degrees, teaching and environment.
Maths at Warwick with Q&A
2pm - 3pm
This session will explore why you should study Maths at the Warwick Mathematics Institute. Led by our Associate Admissions Tutor, you’ll learn about Warwick’s world class reputation, our department, courses, entry requirements and career opportunities. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions to our staff and current students during the final part of the session.
Department of Physics Live Chat
3pm - 4pm
Join Dr Dan Bayliss, our Admissions Tutor for the Department of Physics, and some of our students to ask any questions you might have about our Physics, Physics with Astrophysics or Maths and Physics undergraduate degrees.
What is Psychology at Warwick?
9am - 10am
An introduction to the Psychology department, and the courses that we offer.
Department of Statistics, Course Overview and Q&A
1pm - 2.30pm
Discover the Department of Statistics and learn more about our courses, teaching and student experience. This session will include an overview of the department’s degree programmes, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Destination Medicine Talk
9.30am - 10am
Come along to this session to find out more about medicine as a career option. Here we will explore the options for medicine through standard and graduate entry, along with the key elements to consider when deciding on this rewarding career.
BSc Health and Medical Sciences Course Overview Talk
10am - 10.30am
Come along to this session to find out more about the BSc Health and Medical Sciences programme at Warwick Medical School.
BSc/MSci Integrated Natural Sciences Course Overview Talk
2pm - 2.30pm
Come along to this session to find out more about the BSc/MSci Integrated Natural Sciences programme at Warwick Medical School.
Applied Professional Engineering at Warwick: Building the Engineers of the Future
9.30am - 10.15am
Join the Applied Professional Engineering Programme (APEP) at WMG, University of Warwick, to discover how a degree apprenticeship combines academic excellence with real-world industrial experience. Learn about our engineering apprenticeship courses (Product Design and Development Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, and Electrical and Electronic Engineer), employer partnerships, student support and the opportunities available to apprentices studying at one of the UK's leading universities while building a professional engineering career.