Undergraduate open days and events
Our Open Days and information sessions are a chance to experience what it’s like to study at UWS - See what's on for Undergraduates to attend.
Register for an open day
Our open days are the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice. We’ll be offering tours, interactive activities and much more to let you see what studying at UWS is really like.
Join an Open Day that works for you!
Lanarkshire Campus: 07 Nov
Register for Lanarkshire Open Day: Subject Showcase (07 Nov)
Dumfries Campus: 12 Nov
Register for Dumfries Open Day: Subject Showcase (12 Nov)
Paisley Campus: 21 Nov
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:
Business
- Accounting
- Business
- Business with Finance
- Business with HRM
- Business with Marketing
- Events & Tourism Management
Computing
- Computer Animation Arts
- Computer Games Development
- Computer Networking
- Computing Science
- Music Technology
- Web & Mobile Development
Criminology & Psychology
- Criminology & Criminal Justice / Criminology & Criminal Justice (Policing)
- Criminology & Psychology
- Psychology
Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Education
- Community Education
English Language
Law
- Law
- Scots Law
Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
Science
- Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
- Forensic Science
Social Care
- Collaborative Health & Social Care
Social Sciences
Social Work
Lanarkshire Campus Open Day
Our Lanarkshire Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
Education
- Childhood Studies
- Community Education
- PGDE Primary
Computing
- Computing Science
- Cyber Security
Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Science
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedic Science
Science
- Animal Care & ZoologyApplied
- Bioscience
- Applied Bioscience with Forensic Investigation
- Applied Bioscience & Zoology
- Biomedical Science
- Environmental Science & Sustainability
Sport
- Sport Coaching
- Sport Development
- Sport & Exercise Science
Ayr Campus Open Day
Our Ayr Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
Creative Industries
- Commercial Music
- Drama / Performance
- Filmmaking & Screen Writing
- Graphic Arts & Moving Image
- TV, Radio & Podcast Production
Education
- Childhood Studies
- Education
- PGDE Primary & Secondary
Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
Sport
- Sport Coaching & Development
Dumfries Campus Open Day
The Dumfries Campus Open Day is relevant for the following courses:
- Adult Nursing
- Childhood Studies
- Mental Health Nursing
- Social Work
Undergraduate Webinars
UCAS Unlocked: Master Your Application
25th Nov 2026, 6-7pm
Register for UCAS Unlocked: Master Your ApplicationVirtual Parents/Supporters Evening
10th Dec 2026, 6-7pm
Register for Virtual Parents/Supporters EveningUCAS 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
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
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 support?
Choosing the right university is a big decision. That's why we're here to help you learn more about life at UWS, get answers to your questions, and take the next step whenever you're ready.
