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Open Days and Info Sessions
Our Open Days and information sessions are a really good way to see what it’s like to study at UWS, and explore the options available if you’re considering student accommodation.
We hold Open Days and information sessions throughout the year, which are aimed at students considering an undergraduate, postgraduate or postgraduate research degree at UWS.
Open Days are a great way to:
- Hear from staff and students about life and study at UWS
- Get help with your application
- Learn more about funding and financial support
- See our facilities for yourself – from lecture theatres and labs to our student accommodation, sport facilities and award-winning students' union
- Find out more about work placements, learning a language or study abroad opportunities
Undergraduate Autumn Open Days 2024
Check out our Autumn Undergraduate Open Day sessions and register your place.
Dumfries campus - Wednesday 18 September, 4 to 7pm
Lanarkshire campus - Saturday 5 October, 11am to 2pm
Ayr campus - Wednesday 9 October, 4 to 7pm
Paisley campus - Saturday 26 October, 11am to 2pm
Which Open Day is best to attend?
Programmes are taught across four Scottish Campuses in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Ayr and Dumfries. Depending on the course you are looking to study, there may be a campus Open Day that is more useful for you to attend.
Click below to see more details on our Open Days across our campuses and register today.
Paisley Campus Open Day - 26 October
Time & Date:
Saturday 26 October 11am to 2pm
Address: University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BE
About: Our largest campus and a short train ride from Glasgow, UWS Paisley provides students with an exciting and inspiring learning environment and offers a range of courses and research opportunities in Business, Social Sciences, Technology and Computing, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Health and Life Sciences.
Programmes represented:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business & Finance
- Business & HRM
- Business & Marketing
- Business & Sustainability *pending full University validation*
- Events Management
- Tourism Management
- Events & Tourism Management *pending full University validation*
- Law
- English as a Second Language (3rd and 4th Year Entry)
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Collaborative Health and Social Care
- Criminal Justice/Criminal Justice (Policing)
- Criminal Justice with Forensic Science
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Aircraft Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering (Graduate Apprenticeship)
- Engineering Design and Manufacture (Graduate Apprenticeship)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (3rd Year Entry)
- Chemistry
- Chemistry with Education
- Forensic Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics with Education
- Physics
- Physics with Education
- Physics with Nuclear Technology
- Business Technology
- Computer Animation Arts
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Networking
- Computer-Aided Design (3rd Year Entry)
- Computing Science
- Music Technology
- Web & Mobile Development
Lanarkshire Campus Open Day - 5 October
Time & Date: Saturday 5 October, 11am to 2pm
Address: Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park, South Lanarkshire, G72 0LH
About: The campus is located on the dynamic Hamilton International Technology Park. The event will give you the opportunity to find out more about UWS study options in Lanarkshire; including our industry-recognised degree programmes in Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Sports, Computing, Business, Education, Engineering, Social Science and much more.
Programmes represented:
- Accounting
- Business
- Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)
- Community Education
- Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship)
- Engineering Management (3rd Year Entry)
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- Applied Bioscience
- Applied Bioscience & Zoology
- Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation
- Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science
- Environmental Health with Professional Practice
- Applied Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Social Science
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Development
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Computing Science
- Cyber Security
- IT: Software Development (Graduate Apprenticeship)
Ayr Campus Open Day - 7 September
Time & Date: Saturday 7 September, 11am to 2pm
Address: University Avenue, Ayr, KA8 0SX
About: Visit our Ayr Campus Open Day on 19th June (4pm to 7pm) for a whole host of interactive activities, giving you a real flavour of what’s on offer at UWS and what it would be like to study with us.
Close to town, on the banks of the River Ayr, the modern and dynamic campus is home to UWS degree courses including Education, Childhood Studies, Nursing, Commercial Music, Filmmaking & Screen Writing and much more.
Programmes represented:
- Broadcast Production: TV & Radio
- Commercial Music
- Creative Practice: Graphic Arts & Moving Image (Year 3 Entry) *pending full University validation*
- Creative Practice (Year 2 Entry) *pending full University validation*
- New Media Art (3rd Year Entry)
- Film Making & Screen Writing
- Performance
- Journalism (3rd Year Entry)
- Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education (PGDE)
- Chemistry with Education
- Physics with Education
- Mathematics with Education
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Sports Coaching & Development
Dumfries Campus Open Day - 18 September
Time & Date: Wednesday 18 September, 4pm to 7pm
Address: Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4FD
About: Taking place in our brand new campus, Save the event will give you the opportunity to find out more about UWS study options in Dumfries in Childhood Studies, Computing Science, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Social Work.
Programmes represented:
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Social Work
- Computing Science
- Business
PGDE Secondary Open Interview Event
Join us at one of our PGDE Secondary Teaching open interview events and find your place in teaching!
Book a slot to chat to the team.
Student Recruitment Online Sessions and Webinars
Below are details of planned online sessions to enable you to find out more information about why UWS is the place for you!
Parents/Carers Information Session - 10 July 2024
Wednesday 10th July 2024 – 5pm
Get all the information you need to support your child at UWS at our Parents/Carers Info Session.
Postgraduate study online event: Continue your Journey at UWS - 11 July 2024
Thursday 11th July 2024, 5.30 to 6.15pm
Our Student Recruitment Team are hosting this online session to help you find out more about the range of postgraduate study opportunities on offer at UWS. Whether you’ve studied with us before or are new to UWS, we can help you accelerate your career, or change path completely with our industry-focused degree options.
Everything you need to know about Clearing - 24 July 2024
Wednesday 24th July 2024 – 5pm
Are you thinking about using UCAS Clearing? Join us to find out everything you need to know about how Clearing works before SQA results day.
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Campus tours
Join us for a tour of our campuses in Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley. The tours will last around 30 minutes and will allow you to familiarise yourself with the campus.
Guided by one of our experienced student ambassadors, you will see our library and hub, general study and teaching areas, canteen and so much more.
To book your tour, please email us at campustours@uws.ac.uk
Please include your name, campus of choice, suggested date(s) and time(s) and any special requirements in your email.
UCAS EXHIBITIONS 2024
The Student Recruitment Team will be attending the following UCAS Higher Education Exhibitions in 2024, we look forward to seeing you there!
You can find more information about each event below:
Carlisle - Tue 2nd July 2024 - University of Cumbria
Where:
University of Cumbria
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Nottingham - Wed 3rd/Thu 4th July 2024 - National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Where:
National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Forth Valley - Wed 28th August 2024 - University of Stirling
Where:
University of Stirling
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Edinburgh - Tue 3rd September 2024 - Royal Highland Centre
Where:
Royal Highland Centre
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Aberdeen - Wed 4th September 2024 - University of Aberdeen
Where:
University of Aberdeen
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Glasgow - Tue 10th September 2024 - SEC Centre
Where:
SEC Centre
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Lanarkshire - Wed 11th September 2024 - University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus - HOSTING
Where:
University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus - HOSTING
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Ayrshire - Thu 12th September 2024 - Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus
Where:
Ayrshire College, Kilmarnock Campus
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Moray - Tue 17th September 2024 - Moray College UHI
Where:
Moray College UHI
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Highlands - Wed 18th September 2024 - Inverness College UHI
Where:
Inverness College UHI
Find out more and register here:
UCAS Discovery Events | Meet universities, colleges and employers | UCAS
Dumfries - Mon 23rd September 2024 - Easterbrook Hall
Where:
Easterbrook Hall
Find out more and register here:
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Borders - Tue 24th September 2024 - Borders Event Centre
Where:
Borders Event Centre
Find out more and register here:
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Tayside - Wed 25th September 2024 - Perth College UHI, Perth
Where:
Perth College UHI, Perth
Find out more and register here:
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