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University of Hull
The University of HullAdmissions Office, Cottingham Road, Hull, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU6 7RX, UKNo additional detail for this event.
University of Huddersfield
The University of HuddersfieldQueensgate, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3DH, UKAn Open Day is a great way to find out exactly what a university can offer you. You’ll get to chat to the lecturers and current students and find out all about the subjects that interest you. Here’s what you can expect from our Open Day: Welcome talk – our Deputy Vice-Chancellor will give you a warm welcome to Huddersfield. Campus tours. Watch live course talks, learn about module options and placement/sandwich opportunities. Accommodation – explore your accommodation options and go on an accommodation tour. Student support – find out all about the support available to you including finance, disability and wellbeing, and careers. Chat to our students – get the lowdown on student life at Huddersfield. Come along with your family and friends, to get a good feel for life as a student. Don’t forget that when you book your Open Day, you’ll have the chance to pre-book your sessions.
Swansea University
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP, UKNo additional detail for this event.
Queen Margaret University
Queen Margaret University, EdinburghQueen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, UKNo additional detail for this event.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt UniversityRiccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, UKThese events give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the university experience and discover more about the subject(s) you are interested in studying. You’ll have the chance to meet staff and students, explore our beautiful 380 acre campus and get a feel for everything student life at Heriot-Watt has to offer.
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa UniversityNewton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, UKOur Open Days have been planned to provide you with all the information you need: course presentations, Q+A sessions and campus tours, giving you a taste of what Bath Spa has to offer. If you’re unable to attend our on-campus events, you can choose to attend one of our virtual events instead.
St Marys University
St Marys UniversitySt Marys University Waldegrave Road Strawberry Hill Twickenham TW1 4SXWhat happens at an Open Day? Attend talks with academics from the degree you’re interested in studying Chat to current students about their experience Go on a guided tour of the campus with one of our current students Take a tour of all our on-campus accommodation options Have a one-to-one discussion with lecturers at their drop-in desks Ask our Admissions specialists any questions you have about the application process View key facilities such as the library and specialist study spaces Speak to support staff from areas across the University, including the Students’ Union, the Wellbeing Team, Student Funding Service, the Accommodation Team and Sport St Mary’s
University of Winchester
The University of WinchesterWest Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR, UKThis Open Day is for students looking to start university in September 2023. You will have the opportunity to find out more about your course for example modules, assessments, teaching, trips and entry requirements. Additionally, you will be able to look around our campus and accommodation as well as speak to current students and staff about being a student at Winchester.
University open days
Going to open days is an important part of applying to university or college – they can help you work out if you actually want to go to an institution or not! Open days are run throughout the year, tending to fall into ‘pre-offer’ and ‘post-offer’. Here we’ve listed every single UK open day (yes really) so you can find that works for you.
Why should you go to an open day?
Open days can help you narrow down your options, and work out which offers you want to accept. They are also opportunities to visit the place you could potentially live for the next three or so years! They allow you to get a grip of what being a student there would be like, from walks to lectures to events and theatrical societies.
How to choose a university or college
It’s important to research the subject you want to study and look in detail at the course offered by each university. Different unis will differ slightly on what they offer, even if it’s the same subject. Topics can depend on faculty members, so make sure the course actually includes something you want to study!
Think about what type of institution you want to go to. Some are campus-based, some are in towns, and some are spread across a city.
Have a look at what people are saying. Official university or college websites are great places to start, but why not also look at student forums? Here you’ll be able to read real students opinions. Or, if you want something less biased, take a look at our university guides.
But the only way to truly decide whether or not you want to go to a particular university or college is to visit it. Guides and website can only give you so much – you need to visit them to get a real feel for the place.
Before you go
Do some research on each uni before you go, and think about what you want to get out of your time in higher education. If you’re a keen sportsman, for example, it’s worth visiting a uni or college to make sure they have the right sports facilities.
What should you be looking for?What’s the town or campus like? Can you see yourself going there?
Accommodation. Whilst it is unlikely you will be able to see all the different types of accommodation on your open day, if you’re planning on living in university accommodation, it’s extremely important you visit a hall so you know what to expect! If you want to go fully catered, visit a fully catered hall of residence. If you’re planning on being self-catered, visit one that is self-catered.
Get the most out of an open day
What do you want to get out of the open day? Plan your trip according to these goals.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Take a look around the campus / town / city.
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