OPEN EVENTs & Taster Days
Choosing the right place to study is a big decision, and thereβs no better way to get a feel for our institutions than by visiting us in person.
Informative Open Events
Our Open Events are packed with everything you need to know to start your journey with us. Youβll be able to:
- Tour our industry-standard facilities, workshops, studios, and classrooms
- Meet expert tutors and ask questions face-to-face
- Chat with current students about college life
- Explore course options and understand the different routes available
- Get advice on applications, apprenticeships, transport, and support services
- Learn more about enrichment, student life, and the UCS College Group Advantage.
Interactive Taster Days
Want to know what it actually feels like to study your favourite subject here? Our Taster Days give you the chance to try out a course before you join.
Youβll spend time in real teaching environments, taking part in hands-on activities, lessons, and workshops led by our experienced tutors. Itβs a great way to:
- Test drive a subject or course
- Meet students who share your interests
- Get comfortable with the college environment
- Build confidence ahead of your transition from school.
Many students say attending a Taster Day helped them feel excited and reassured about taking the next step.
Invested in facilities over the last three years
A Level pass rate
Apprentices, making us largest Apprenticeship provider in England
Our employer events are designed to unlock the UK skills system, foster strategic alliances, and inform policy decisions at the highest levels.
We manage a portfolio of exceptional commercial venues designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the South West, and generate vital investment for our educational mission.
Find all of our events here, including Open Evenings, results celebrations, job fairs, and more.