A taste of university subjects
From cyber security and mechanical engineering, to criminology and languages, your students can discover what university study is like, while revising their favourite subjects.
Our subject-specific events, workshops and activities will help them learn about university, and support you in meeting Gatsby Benchmark 4 and 7.
Subject Tasters in 2025
Nothing beats getting a feel for a course by joining us on campus at our taster days. Buzzing with purpose and possibility, it's a chance for your students to get closer to the subjects they love.
Criminology Taster Day: 11 March 2025
Your students will go beyond crime theory, gaining hands-on experience with the justice system, exploring criminal psychology, uncovering forensic techniques, investigating police procedures, and understanding cybercrime.
Environmental Taster Day: 12 March 2025
Your class will explore Geography, Environmental Science, Marine Environmental Science, Biology and Marine Biology as they look towards tackling climate change and preserving Earth's natural resources.
Business and Law Taster Afternoon: 19 March 2025
Whether they want to explore the legal system, discover exciting trends in Marketing or gain expertise in the financial sector, your students will be able to personalise their afternoon with tasters from the world of Business and Law.
Sociology Taster Afternoon: 26 March 2025
Your students will embark on an immersive journey into human nature, exploring the social forces that shape our lives, classical theories of behaviour, happiness and wellbeing, love and relationships and more.
Maths and Physics Taster Day: 18 June 2025
Your students will explore the world of Maths or Physics as they get to personalise their day and experience life as a University student looking at the mysteries of the Universe or putting algorithms to the test..
Sport Science Taster Day: 19 June 2025
Your students will learn to apply scientific principles to help athletes to perform at their best with sessions including Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Physiology, Biomechanics and Event Management.Â
Architecture Taster Day: 19 June 2025
Urbanism, landscape, sustainability, and culture—if you can imagine it, you can create it.
Explore the creative world of Architecture and Interior Design and discover endless possibilities.
Explore the creative world of Architecture and Interior Design and discover endless possibilities.
Art and Design Taster Day: 19 June 2025
Art and design shape the world around us—sparking culture, provoking thought, and inspiring change.
Explore the dynamic world of Fashion, Graphic Design, and Photography and step into a creative future.
Explore the dynamic world of Fashion, Graphic Design, and Photography and step into a creative future.
Share our subject webinars with students
Designed to help your students learn about studying a subject they're interested in – they'll get the inside scoop on what the course involves and how to apply.
Share a link with them to register now – we'll send them a reminder just before the event starts. They'll also get a recording after to help with revision.
World Social Work Day - 18 March 2025 4.00-5.00pm
Learn how studying Social Work can help you make a real difference!
This webinar explores the student experience, hands-on learning through placements, and the skills you’ll develop.
Discover career opportunities and the impact you can have on individuals and communities. Join us to learn more!
This webinar explores the student experience, hands-on learning through placements, and the skills you’ll develop.
Discover career opportunities and the impact you can have on individuals and communities. Join us to learn more!
Applying to Politics, International Relations and/or International Development - 19 March 2025, 4.00-5.00pm
Learn how studying Politics, International Relations, and International Development can shape your future!
This webinar covers courses, global issues like migration, security, and sustainability, along with career opportunities. Join us to explore student life and the impact of these fields.
This webinar covers courses, global issues like migration, security, and sustainability, along with career opportunities. Join us to explore student life and the impact of these fields.
Exploring Sociology at 1024ºË¹¤³§ - 19 March 2025, 4.00-5.00pm
Discover the benefits of a Sociology degree and the exciting opportunities it can lead to.
This session explores what studying Sociology at 1024ºË¹¤³§ offers, followed by a taster lecture on how social media is shaping our lives and relationships. Engage in discussion, weigh the pros and cons, and take part in a Q&A to learn more!
This session explores what studying Sociology at 1024ºË¹¤³§ offers, followed by a taster lecture on how social media is shaping our lives and relationships. Engage in discussion, weigh the pros and cons, and take part in a Q&A to learn more!
Contact us
We’ll be updating this page regularly over term. To discuss any of our events or make a booking, please get in touch.
Email: schoolsandcolleges@port.ac.uk
Gold rating in national assessment of teaching excellence
Our TEF Gold rating ranks 1024ºË¹¤³§ amongst the top universities in the UK for teaching.