Undergraduate open days and events
Our Open Days and information sessions are a chance to experience what it’s like to study at UWS, and explore the options available if you’re considering student accommodation.
Summer Open Days
Our Open Days are a perfect chance to get to know more about the student experience and what it is like to study at UWS.
There'll be tours of the amazing facilities, presentations and a chance to speak to staff, academics and students. Enabling you to see and hear first hand about the innovative approach UWS takes to learning and teaching. Discover more about each campus Open Day and register today:
30 May 2026 - Paisley Open Day
06 June 2026 - Lanarkshire Open Day
18 June 2026 - Dumfries Open Day
Which UWS Open Day is best to attend?
We are a multi-campus University with a wide range of programmes available to study. Our programmes are taught across four Scottish campuses in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Ayr and Dumfries.
You should attend the campus open day that showcases the programmes you are interested in studying for the most valuable experience.
Should I attend Paisley Campus Open Day?
Our largest campus and a short train ride from Glasgow, UWS Paisley provides students with an exciting and inspiring learning environment. UWS Paisley offers a range of courses and research opportunities in Business, Social Sciences, Technology and Computing, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Health and Life Sciences.
The Paisley Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business & Finance
- Business & HRM
- Business & Marketing
- Events Management
- Tourism Management
- Events & Tourism Management *pending full University validation*
- Law and Scots 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)
- Criminology and Psychology
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Social Work
- Aircraft Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chemistry with Education
- Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
- Forensic Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics with Education
- Physics
- Physics with Education
- Physics with Nuclear Technology
- Business Technology
- Computer Animation Arts
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Networking
- Computing Science
- Music Technology
- Web & Mobile Development
Should I attend Lanarkshire Campus Open Day?
The UWS Lanarkshire campus is located within the dynamic Hamilton International Technology Park and is home to UWS degree programmes including Nursing, Midwifery, Life Sciences, Sports, Computing, Business, Education, Engineering, Social Science and much more.
Our Lanarkshire Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
- Accounting (2nd Year Entry)
- Business (2nd Year Entry)
- Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)
- Community Education
- Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprenticeship)
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
- PGDE Primary
- Applied Bioscience
- Applied Bioscience & Zoology
- Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Social Science
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Development
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Computing Science
- Cyber Security
Should I attend the Ayr Campus Open Day?
Close to town, on the banks of the River Ayr, the state-of-the-art Ayr Campus is home to a range of UWS degree programmes including Education, Childhood Studies, Nursing, Commercial Music, Filmmaking & Screen Writing and much more.
Our Ayr Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
- Broadcast Production: TV & Radio
- Commercial Music
- Graphic Arts & Moving Image (Year 3 Entry)
- Film Making & Screen Writing
- Performance
- Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)
- Education (Primary)
- PGDE Primary
- PGDE Secondary Education
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Sports Coaching & Development
Should I attend Dumfries Campus Open Day?
The Dumfries Campus Open Day is a chance to find out more about UWS study options in Dumfries including Childhood Studies, Computing Science, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Social Work.
The Dumfries Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Social Work
- Computing Science
- Business
- Childhood Studies (2nd Year Entry)
Online Information Sessions
Making a Late UCAS Application
12 March / 30 April / 07 May / 11 June, 6-7pm
Join the UWS team as they take you through the UCAS application process and answer any questions you may have.
Register for Making a Late UCAS Application Workshop
Introduction to the UWS WeCare team
Thursday 19 March, 6pm
The UWS WeCare Team are holding an information session for applicants and current students to provide an overview of the team and the support on offer.
Register for an Introduction to the UWS WeCare team event
SAAS Funding Information
Thursday 9th April, 5pm – 6pm
Join our online SAAS information session, where you’ll get the chance to chat to an expert from the Student Awards Agency of Scotland to find out more about your funding options.
Register for SASS FUNDING Session
Everything you need to know about Clearing
16 July and 20 August 2026, 6-7pm
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.
Register for A Clearing InformAtion Session
UCAS Exhibitions 2026
Our team will be out on the road at an event near you in 2026 to promote UWS. Come along and chat to the team at the following locations:
UCAS Exhibitions 2026
Lisburn
- 11 & 12 March, Eikon Exhibition Centre
Carlisle
- 18 March, University of Cumbria
Newcastle
- 05 June, Utilita Arena Tyneside
Forth Valley
- 27 August, University of Stirling
Fife
- 03 September, Carnegie Conference Centre
Aberdeen
- 08 September, Robert Gordon University
Inverness
- 09 September, University of the Highlands and Islands
Moray
- 10 September, University of the Highlands and Islands
Glasgow
- 15 September, SEC Centre, Scottish Event Campus
Lanarkshire
- 16 September, University of the West of Scotland
Ayrshire
- 17 September, Ayrshire College
Edinburgh
- 22 September, Royal Highland Centre
Borders
- 23 September, Borders Event Centre
Dumfries and Galloway
- 29 September, Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton
NHS Careers & Pathway Event
Wednesday 25th March, 4-7pm
UWS Lanarkshire Campus
Developing the Young Workforce – Scotland are hosting Scotland's biggest NHS careers and allied healthcare pathways event. Join us at our Lanarkshire campus to check out our facilities and find out more about our programmes in nursing and midwifery.
Student experience
Going to university is about much more than getting a qualification - it’s an experience. You'll enjoy an exciting social life, find your people, gain independence and make the most of the new opportunities available.
Course Search
Find your course of interest from our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate (taught) and post-experience options.
How else can we help?
Our friendly team are here to support you with any questions you might need answered. We also have a number of students who can give first-hand experience of what it is like to study at UWS.
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Alternatively, you can get in touch with any questions via email: ask@uws.ac.uk
