Stage 1 - Philosophy BA

UCAS codes: V500

Your Welcome Week activities will take place in the week commencing 21 September 2026.

To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities, and fun activities.

Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider University.

You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.

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Please note that:

all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Monday 21 September

12:00-13:00 - Meet Your Academic Advisor - Henry Daysh Building, Ground Floor

Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Ground Floor
Information: An opportunity to meet your Academic Advisor, who will be your first point of contact for support throughout your time at University.

13:00-15:00 - Welcome to Philosophy - Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.6.16

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.6.16

Hosts: Stephen Overy, Head of Philosophy, and David Rose, Degree Programme Director

Information: Information about module choices, wellbeing, personal skills development and an introduction to the library services.

Tuesday 22 September

12:00-13:00 - Introduction to University Expectations - Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.G.13

Time: 12:00 - 13:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.G.13

Information: Introduction to university expectations.

13:00-13:30 - Developing Your CV in Your First Year (and why it matters) - Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.G.13

Time: 13:00 - 13:30

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.G.13

Information: Introduction to learning how to manage the process of career choice.

Wednesday 23 September

10:00-12:00 - Stage 1 Module Fair Optional Drop In - Henry Daysh Building, Learning Lab and Event Space, Room HDB.1.06

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Learning Lab and Event Space, Room HDB.1.06

Information: An opportunity to find out about the available modules across Humanities and Social Sciences as well as ask Philosophy-specific module questions.

Thursday 24 September

13:00-15:00 - Meet Your Peer Mentor - Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.6.16

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Henry Daysh Building, Room HDB.6.16

Information: A chance to meet your Peer Mentor and other students on your course, with games and other activities.

15:00-16:00 - Module Choices Drop In - King George VI Building, IT Service Cluster, Room Lawn.PC.2.33

Time: 15:00 - 16:00

Venue: King George VI Building, IT Service Cluster, Room Lawn.PC.2.33

Information: Members of staff on hand to guide you through the process of booking your modules and answer any module queries you may have.