Discover RNCM: Open Days

It’s a great opportunity to experience the environment in which you’ll be studying. During your visit, you can explore our facilities and accommodation at Sir Charles Groves Hall of Residence, and receive advice on the application process, wellbeing, fees and funding. You’ll also have the chance to meet staff and students, and ask any questions you may have.

We are located one mile south of Manchester city centre, at the corner of Oxford Road and Booth Street West. For directions, maps and travel information, visit our Getting Here webpage, which includes details on travelling by car or public transport, as well as parking information.

Registration opens at 9am and sessions run between 10am and 4.45pm. During that time, you will be able to:

• Speak to staff about admissions, fees, funding and the wellbeing support available.
• Tour our building, view our facilities, and visit Sir Charles Groves Hall of Residence.
• Watch student performances.
• Discover more about our courses and the opportunities they provide
• Chat to current students about what it’s like to live and study in Manchester.
• Attend activities specific to your principal study.

No. While Discover RNCM is suited to prospective applicants aged 16 and over, under 16s are welcome to attend, but should be accompanied by an adult.

Yes. When registering, you can include them in the number of places required. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.

No, you don’t need to bring anything with you. On arrival, you will be provided with a Discover RNCM booklet with full details of the day.

Registration opens at 9am. If you arrive earlier than this, there are plenty of excellent cafes and coffee shops in the surrounding area. Our students will also be performing at Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations, so we recommend spending some time watching them.

No problem. Our registration desk will remain in place throughout the day.

We would encourage you to split your time between the different School-specific activities in the afternoon. You are welcome to leave sessions part-way through to join another. Student Ambassadors will be on hand to direct you. You will also be able to chat to staff and students throughout the day, who will answer any questions you may have.

Yes. We welcome both prospective undergraduate and postgraduate visitors. There is a session which specifically covers our Graduate School programmes.

Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the day. From midday, we will also serve a hot food menu. We are delighted to offer you a discount of 30% off hot food items from the menu and further discounts across the full range in the Café.  

Yes. We will have a friendly team of Student Ambassadors from all Schools of Study available for you to speak with throughout the day.

Yes. We will send you a survey to complete after Discover RNCM, where you will have the chance to share your opinions and views of the day with us. By completing the survey you will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a £50 voucher.