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 - Register for Paisley Open Day
06 June 2026 - Register for Lanarkshire Open Day
13 June 2026 - Register for Ayr Open Day
18 June 2026 - Register for Dumfries Open Day
As our programmes are taught across four Scottish campuses, you should attend the campus open day that showcases the programmes you are interested in studying for the most valuable experience.
Online Information Sessions
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
Online Event - Find your place in Business at UWS
23 April 2026, 6-7pm
Register now if you're considering applying for our undergraduate Business degree with specialism in Marketing, HRM or Finance. Hear from our academic team, ask questions, and get a real feel for the course.
Register for Online Business event
Making a Late UCAS Application
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
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
Study Skills Workshops
Online - April 26 & May 21
The Academic Skills Team at UWS will be hosting a series of online Study Skills Workshops designed to equip you with the skills required for university-level study.
Each session will cover a different topic and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the dedicated support offered by the team.
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
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
Healthcare Careers in Ayrshire & Arran Event
Thursday 11 June, 4-7pm
UWS Ayr Campus
Join us along with NHS Ayrshire & Arran for an interactive careers event showcasing the diverse range of roles that keep our health service moving, from frontline clinical practice to essential non‑clinical professions. Whether you're a school pupil, student, parent, teacher or someone exploring a new direction, this event is designed to open the door to the wide and exciting world of healthcare careers.
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.
Which UWS Open Day is best to attend?
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.
Paisley Campus Open Day
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 Language
- 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
Lanarkshire Campus Open Day
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
Ayr Campus Open Day
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
Dumfries Campus Open Day
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)
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.
Register your interest in undergraduate courses
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Create a personalised digital prospectus
Alternatively, you can get in touch with any questions via email: ask@uws.ac.uk
