Our open events are the best way to experience life at Wiltshire College & University Centre. Whether you’re exploring courses for the first time or making final decisions about your next step, these events are designed to give you the information, confidence and inspiration you need.
Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:
A warm welcome
Start your visit with a welcome presentation from our Senior Leadership Team. This is a great introduction to the College, our values and the opportunities available to you. Presentations run at set times during each event, so check the campus map when you arrive.
Meet our lecturers and see our facilities
Then it’s time to explore – our teaching staff will be on hand in their subject areas to answer your questions and show the facilities, workshops and studios you’ll be learning in. It’s your chance to see the equipment and spaces that support hands-on, career-focused learning.
Support beyond the classroom
We know that college life is more about your qualification but also the support in place to help you develop and get you to where you want to be. During the event you can meet teams who can guide you on:
- Work placements and T Levels
- Careers advice
- Learning and inclusion support
- English and maths
- Transport, fees and bursaries
Apply on the day
If you already know the course you’d like to apply for, you can head to our Admissions Hub when you arrive. Our friendly team can guide you through the application process and even book your course interview while you’re here.
Ask questions any time
Not ready to apply yet? That’s fine too. You’ll have the chance to ask questions throughout the event – and if anything comes to mind afterwards, you can always get in touch with us by phone, email or our website.
Practical details
- Check in at the main entrance when you arrive
- Pick up a campus map to help you find the right subject areas
- Refreshments are available at campus cafes
- Accessibility – lifts, toilets and support services are available on all sites
- Pick up a course guide for more specific details on our range of subjects
What’s happening at each campus
Each of our campuses offers something slightly different on open event days. Expand the sections below to see the key information for your visit.
Trowbridge campus
Visit us on: Wednesday 28 January, 5PM – 7PM and Tuesday 21 April, 5PM – 7PM
- Live music
- Welcome presentations
- Inclusion & Support presentation
- Explore subject areas
- Facilities include:
- Film and media studios with Mac Suite and production studio
- Tech Trowbridge – multi-purpose digital arena, gaming and Esports suites
- Construction centre for trade skills
- Hair & Beauty salons
- White Horse Restaurant
- Healthcare training ward
- Creative arts spaces
- Motor vehicle workshops
- Admissions hub – apply and book your course interview
- Apprenticeship zone
- Grab a coffee at the on-site Starbucks
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ll provide course guides and campus maps with timings and locations for all presentations.
Chippenham campus
Visit us on: Tuesday 3 February, 5PM – 7PM and Tuesday 28 April, 5PM – 7PM
- Welcome presentations
- Inclusion & Support presentation
- Explore subject areas
- Specialist facilities include:
- Engineering workshops and labs
- Motor vehicle workshop
- Award-winning production studio
- Dedicated Mac suites
- State-of-the-art music production studios
- Games development and digital media suites
- Hair & Beauty salons
- Construction centre for trade skills
- Admissions hub – apply and book your course interview
- Apprenticeship zone
- Tea and Coffee at the on-site Starbucks
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ll provide course guides and campus maps with timings and locations for all presentations.
Salisbury campus
Visit us on: Thursday 5 February, 5PM – 7PM and Thursday 30 April, 5PM – 7PM
- Live music
- Welcome presentations
- Inclusion & Support presentation
- Explore subject areas
- Specialise facilities include:
- Healthcare Zone
- Mock ambulance training facility
- Simulated home care environment
- The Wessex Restaurant
- Hair & Beauty salon
- Mac suites
- Music recording and production studios
- Games development suites
- Games experience hub – ‘The Cave’
- Dedicated art spaces and 3D workshop areas
- Motor vehicle workshops
- Admissions hub – apply and book your course interview
- Apprenticeship zone
- Refreshments available at the on-site Starbucks
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ll provide course guides and campus maps with timings and locations for all presentations.
Lackham campus
Visit us on: Saturday 31 January, 10AM – 12PM and Thursday 23 April, 5PM – 7PM
- Welcome presentations
- Inclusion & Support presentation
- Accommodation presentation
- Explore subject areas
- Specialise facilities include:
- Working farms
- Animal care centre
- Horticulture greenhouses
- Robotic Dairy
- Eco House (opening soon)
- Green Skills Innovation Centre (opening soon)
- Wiltshire Business School
- AgriTech Centre with science teaching facilities
- Admissions hub – apply and book your course interview
- Apprenticeship zone
- Visit the on-site Starbuck for light refreshments
To help you make the most of your visit, we’ll provide course guides and campus maps with timings and locations for all presentations.
Ready to join us?
We’re excited to welcome you onto campus, show you what makes our College special, and help you explore the opportunities available waiting for you.
Want to explore what we have to offer before you visit? Check out our course guides below.
