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Subject-specific sessions

Our academic schools hold a range of taster events, student panels and alumni discussions throughout the year to give you a taste of the subjects we teach. 

Humanities and Social Sciences

Linguistics Taster - 22 March

Wednesday 22 March, 5-6pm (GMT)

This online session will include:

  • A welcome talk from our academics
  • Case study and discussion
  • Q&A with current students
  • Advice session / further questions

This taster session is suitable for Years 10 to 13; no prior knowledge of the subject is necessary.

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Modern Languages Taster - 29 March

Wednesday 29 March, 5-6pm (GMT)

This session will be relevant to all students interested in studying languages at university. No previous knowledge of a language is required. 

Welcome: In this session, you will be introduced to the BA Modern Languages programme and provided with an overview of its structure.

Case study: A taster from a module on the BA Modern Languages programme. This interactive session will give you a sense of what the study of modern languages is like at university. All welcome!

Q & A with students: This slot is your chance to ask current Queen Mary Humanities students about their programme, the modules they’ve taken, living in London, etc.

This taster session is suitable for Years 10 to 13; no prior knowledge of the subject is necessary.

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English, Drama and Creative Writing Taster Day - 29 March

Rediscover: Arts/Sciences - English, Drama and Creative Writing Taster Day (online)

Wednesday 29 March 2023, 2pm - 5pm (BST)

We will be exploring how the arts and sciences collide looking at:

  • English – You’ll explore Margaret Attwood’s Handmaid’s Tale as a starting point to look at the power of science and arts to collide.
  • Drama – You’ll look at  immersive theatre and theatre in the dark around David Rosenberg and Darkfield’s interest in perception and consciousness.
  • Careers – You’ll learn about careers you can get with writing subjects like English and practical subjects like drama.

The session will take place on a safeguarded and monitored Zoom webinar 

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Film Studies Taster - 30 March

Thursday 30 March, 5pm - 6pm (BST)

This online session will explore film studies at Queen Mary.

  • Hear from current students and academics within the School
  • Online taster lecture / discussion
  • Q&A session

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MA English Language Teaching Taster Event - 5 April

Wednesday 5 April, 5 - 6pm (BST)

Are you interested in a career in English Language Teaching?⁠

Come and join us to find out what it is like to study on our MA in English Language Teaching.⁠

Our MA in English Language Teaching is designed for both those already in teaching positions, and those thinking of becoming language teachers.  Current UG students also welcome!⁠


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Programme

Taster module: ‘Using Video in English Language Teaching’ - Senior Lecturer in Languages E-Learning, Martin Barge will demonstrate how video can be used as an engaging and effective way to teach English. You will discover the distinction between video as a mode of listening practice, versus video as a visual stimulus for language learning and production. You will then have an opportunity to do some online tasks based on the video, followed by a short demonstration of how to make interactive tasks. 

Q & A with alumni: This slot is your chance to ask our alumni about the degree, the modules they’ve taken, other experiences while studying, etc.

Advice and Questions: We will take questions and tell you more about our requirements for entry.

Liberal Arts Taster - 26 April

Wednesday 26 April, 5pm - 6pm (GMT)

Welcome: What is Liberal Arts? In this session, you will be introduced to the BA Liberal Arts programme, and provided with an overview of its structure.

Case study: A taster from a module on the BA Liberal Arts.

Q & A with students: This slot is your chance to ask current QMUL Humanities students about their programme, the modules they’ve taken, living in London, etc.

Advice/Questions/Personal Statement: We’ll wrap up by giving you a chance to ask any questions. We will also tell you more about our entry requirements and what we look for in a personal statement.

This taster session is suitable for Years 10 to 13; no prior knowledge of the subject is necessary.

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Dispelling Career Myths - 3 May

Wednesday 3 May, 5pm - 6pm (GMT)

Dispelling Career Myths - an online event focusing on career pathways from a degree within the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film.

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Geography Taster: “Understanding infrastructures” - 9 May

Tuesday 9 May 2023, 4pm - 5:15pm (BST)

A major goal is for geographers at QMUL to understand how we can create resilient infrastructures that can withstand hazards and respond to the needs of communities in ways that are fair and just.

Through a series of modules driven by staff research interests, we want students to look at infrastructures differently, see how they are integrated into and shape our lives. We are offering Year 12 and 13 students the opportunity to experience a taster session within these modules.

This online session includes a 45-minute talk from an academic, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the academic and a student ambassador studying Geography at QMUL. 

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Science and Engineering

Wonderful World of Maths Event - 7 March

Tuesday 7 March, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Our Wonderful World of Maths taster event showcases everything we love about Maths. Join us for an on-campus taster event and experience first-hand what it's like to be a student in the School of Mathematical Sciences. With two exciting taster lectures, a student-led session about the transition to university, a careers talk and campus tours, this event will give you a great feel for what it's like to study with us. 

Programme

10:00 – 10:30 – Registration and refreshments

10:30 – 10:35 – Welcome Talk

10:35 – 11:05 – My infinity is bigger than your infinity (Dr Arick Shao)

11:05 – 11:35 – An introduction to bounded reality (Dr Melania Nica)

11:35 – 11:50 – Break

11:50 – 12:05 – Transitioning to University talk

12:05 – 12:15 – Careers talk

12:15 – 13:00 – Lunch

13:00 – Campus Tours/Event ends

Want to learn more about the Queen Mary staff that will be giving the lectures? Click on their names to learn more about Melania Nica and Arick Shao's research and teaching interests. 

To register for this event, you must be studying A Level Maths or equivalent. If you're unsure about your eligibility to join, please contact maths@qmul.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS

Materials Science & Engineering / Biomedical Engineering Taster Course - 5 April

Wednesday 5 April, 11am - 4pm 

Location: The Engineering Building, Mile End Campus

Have you ever wondered how a formula one car can weigh so little, how the touchscreen on your mobile works or what an artificial heart valve is made of?

Experience two subjects within the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering.

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Sustainable Energy Engineering and Chemical Engineering Taster Course - 12 April

Wednesday 12 April, 11am - 4pm

Location: The Engineering Building, Mile End Campus

Meeting future energy needs is one of the greatest challenges facing the world in the twenty-first century. Experience two subjects within the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Sustainable Energy Engineering and Biomedical Engineering.

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International Women in Engineering Taster Course - 23 June

Friday 23 June, 11am - 4pm

Location: The Engineering Building, Mile End Campus

Taking place on International Women in Engineering Day, we will be celebrating women in engineering with a series of talks and interactive sessions from female engineers linked to the School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London.

You will have the chance to ask current students, alumni, and academics your questions and get a feel for what it is like to study and work in engineering from a woman’s perspective.

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Subject Taster Sessions On-Demand

We hold a range of subject specific taster sessions throughout the year. If you've missed our tasters, or would like a recap, we've made the recording of our sessions available so you can find out what studying your subject of choice is like at Queen Mary.

Subject Taster Sessions On-Demand

Subject Insight Series

A series of short online courses from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences helping you find which subject is the perfect fit for you!

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Contact our schools

Our Schools and Institutes webpage contains a list of all of our academic school websites, where you can find specific contact information.

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