- 17July 17, 2021
University of Northampton
The University of NorthamptonPark Campus, Boughton Green Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7AL, UKWe hope to be able to invite you to visit our campus in person. What we can offer will be down to Government guidelines at the time, but we hope to offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience. During the day we’d like to give you the opportunity to speak with our subject course leaders, we’ll also have Student Support and Accommodation and Financial Guidance teams available for any questions you may have.
University of Buckingham
The University of BuckinghamHunter Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1EG, UKBusiness & Enterprise (inc. Accounting & Finance) Computing Digital News & Media Economics English Literature History & History of Art International Studies Law Politics Psychology Security, Intelligence & Cyber Student Experience (SU, Accommodation, Students First) Student Fees
You can customise your open day experience by choosing from our range of sessions to suit what you’re looking for.
The University of Law
The University of LawBraboeuf Manor, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1HA, UKCome along to our Virtual Undergraduate Open Day and find out about our range of Law, Business, Criminology, Policing and Politics courses taught here at the University of Law, all from the comfort of your own home! Meet our tutors, current students and employability team, find out about our fantastic campus locations, and take part in interactive taster sessions to really get a feel for your subject.
University open days
Going to university 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! University Open days are run throughout the year, tending to fall into ‘pre-offer’ and ‘post-offer’. Here we’ve listed every single UK university open day (yes really) so you can find that works for you.
Why should you go to a University open day?
University 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 university 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 university open day
What do you want to get out of the university open day? Plan your trip according to these goals.
Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Take a look around the campus/ town/ city.