Autumn Open Day 2025 - Ayr Campus
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Visit our Autumn Open Day - Ayr Campus for a whole host of interactive activities. Our Open Day will give you a real flavour of what’s on offer at UWS and what it's like to study with us.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Autumn Open Day - Ayr Campus!
Close to town, on the banks of the River Ayr, the modern and dynamic Ayr campus is home to UWS degree courses including Education, Childhood Studies, Nursing, Commercial Music, Filmmaking & Screen Writing and much more. We offer PGDE courses for those wanting to make the move into teaching and education.
Take a campus tour to see our learning and teaching facilities. This includes our broadcast and recording studios, performance suites, simulation wards for practical nursing and health education and our campus gym, which is free for UWS students. You'll also have the chance to meet some of our students and get their perspective on student life at UWS in Ayr.
From 11am at the Main Reception.
Location: The Atrium
This is the place to ask any questions you have about studying at UWS.
Throughout today’s event our friendly teams will be on-hand to chat to you. ·
Location: Lecture Theatre 2
Time: 11am - 11.30am & 2pm - 2.30pm
At UWS, we put students first, and for that reason we have outstanding student support available throughout your studies.
Hear from our team on how we can support you during your time at university.
Location: GT29
Time: 11am - 11.30am & 2pm - 2.30pm
Representatives from SAAS are attending our event to help you understand the funding process when applying for university.
Location: GT42
Time: 11.15am - 11.45am
Hear from our team about Work-based Learning and Graduate Apprenticeship courses available here at UWS.
Location: GT29 (1pm) & GT42 (2pm)
Time: 1pm - 1.30pm & 2pm - 2.30pm
Our team are here to give you advice on how to make your application to university stand out from the crowd and give you the best chance of success.
Location: Lecture Theatre 2
Time: 1pm - 1.30pm
If you’re making the jump from college to university, our dedicated team are here to help you on that journey. Join this session to find out more.
Location: Tours begin at the main reception
Time: 10.45am; 11.15am; 11.45am; 12.15pm; 12.45pm; 1.15pm; 1.45pm
Join one of our campus tours and check out our amazing facilities! Tours will last 20 minutes.
Location: Starting at the Accommodation stand
Time: TBC, Please check with the accommodation stand
Check out our student residences which are just a few minutes’ walk from campus.
Our Academic Schools will be delivering a range of programme level talks, tours of our amazing facilities, sample lectures and hands-on demonstrations to help you get a sense of what studying at UWS will be like.
Many of the sessions will be repeated to allow those who have an interest in more than one programme to attend multiple sessions.
They’ll also be available in The Atrium throughout the event to answer any questions you have.
From 11:45am
Programme overview
Location: GT36
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: Music Studios
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
Programme overview
Location: TV Studio 1
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: TV Studio 1
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
Programme overview
Location: GT42
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: Lecture Theatre 3 (Cinema)
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
Programme overview
Location: Performance Studios
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: Performance Studios
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
Programme overview
Location: Art Studio 2
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: Art Studio 2
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
From 11:45am
Programme overview
Location: GT33
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Programme overview
Location: GT34
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Programme overview & Interactive Activity
Location: GT35
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
From 11:45am
Programme overview
Location: Lecture Theatre 2
Time: 11.45am – 12.15pm & 1.30pm – 2pm
Tour of facilities
Location: 4th Floor Nursing Simulation Facilities
Time: 12.15pm – 12.45pm & 2pm – 2.30pm
Programme overview and tour of facilities
Location: GT25
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm & 1.30pm – 2.30pm
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University of the West of Scotland
Ayr Campus
University Avenue
Ayr
KA8 0SX
Please note parking is available.