- 09May 9, 2022
Northumberland College
Northumberland CollegeCollege Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9RG, UKWhether you are in year 11 and leaving school, an adult interested in university level study or looking for another adult course – come and see us so we can help find a course that’s right for you.
To be involved in this exciting event you must register* and select a time slot.
You will have the opportunity to:
- speak to our expert teaching staff
- meet our current students
- tour our fantastic facilities
- meet our specialist teams to find out how we can help with finance, careers, study or LGBTQ+ support
- discover our excellent sports and enrichment programmes.
- 10May 10, 2022
Northumberland College
Northumberland CollegeCollege Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9RG, UKWhether you are in year 11 and leaving school, an adult interested in university level study or looking for another adult course – come and see us so we can help find a course that’s right for you.
To be involved in this exciting event you must register* and select a time slot.
You will have the opportunity to:
- speak to our expert teaching staff
- meet our current students
- tour our fantastic facilities
- meet our specialist teams to find out how we can help with finance, careers, study or LGBTQ+ support
- discover our excellent sports and enrichment programmes.
- 10May 10, 2022
Hereford College of Arts
Hereford College of ArtsFolly Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LT, UKJoin us on Tuesday May 10 at 2pm for our In-Person Open Event and find out everything you need to know about living and studying in Hereford. You will have the opportunity to hear from staff and students talking informally about the courses, view our specialist workshops, and ask us any questions about studying at Hereford College of Arts. We like nothing better than welcoming prospective students, family and friends to our Open Events and are really excited to share this experience with you. If financing travel to one of our events is an issue, we can assist by offering up to £30 towards travel fees. Please ask for criteria for travel assistance by emailing [email protected]
- 10May 10, 2022
Petroc College
PetrocOld Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ, UKStudying for a degree-level course at Petroc will offer you a highly supportive learning environment, access to academic experts, excellent links to industry and fantastic facilities! Visit our HE Hub in the Institute of Technology building on Tuesday 10 May to find out more about the higher education courses we have on offer
- 11May 11, 2022
Northumberland College
Northumberland CollegeCollege Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9RG, UKWhether you are in year 11 and leaving school, an adult interested in university level study or looking for another adult course – come and see us so we can help find a course that’s right for you.
To be involved in this exciting event you must register* and select a time slot.
You will have the opportunity to:
- speak to our expert teaching staff
- meet our current students
- tour our fantastic facilities
- meet our specialist teams to find out how we can help with finance, careers, study or LGBTQ+ support
- discover our excellent sports and enrichment programmes.
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.