Open Days
Get ready to experience what University Studies at West Suffolk College has to offer at our upcoming Open Days!
Explore our higher education programmes, meet our expert tutors, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get a feel for student life in Bury St Edmunds. Whether you're a college leaver looking to progress to higher education or an adult considering a career change, our Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover how we can support you. Secure your spot and take the first step towards your future!
November Open Day – University & Adult Learning
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Saturday 16th November from 9:30am to 12:30pm!
January Open Day – University & Adult Learning
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Wednesday 29th January from 4.30-6.30pm!
March Open Day – University & Adult Learning
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Saturday 1st March from 9:30am to 12:30pm!
July Open Day – University & Adult Learning
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Thursday 3rd July 2025 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm!
August Open Day – University & Adult Learning
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Saturday 16th August 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm!
October Open Day - University and Professional Development
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our University & Adult Learning Open Day on Thursday 3rd October from 4:30pm to 6:30pm!
Application & Advice Drop-In Sessions
Want to apply to a course starting this September? Our drop-in sessions will run from 10th to 27th September on the following days.
August Open Day - University and Professional Development
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our Higher Education & Adult Open Day on Saturday 17 August from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Sudbury Open Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Sudbury!
Thetford Open Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Thetford!
Ipswich Open Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Ipswich!
Chatteris Open Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Chatteris!
July Open Day - University and Professional Development
Join us in Bury St Edmunds for our Higher Education & Adult Open Day on Wednesday 3 July from 4pm to 7pm.
Explore Your Options Fair
Find out more on employment, higher education, apprenticeships, gap years and volunteering, and career development courses, so that you can make an informed decision about your next steps.
Chatteris Open Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Chatteris!
Haverhill Advice Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Haverhill!
Sudbury Advice Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Sudbury!
Ipswich Advice Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Ipswich!
Thetford Advice Event
Find out more about our personal and professional development courses in Thetford!
University & Professional Development Open Day
Join us at our Open Day on Saturday 18 November between 9:30am and 12:30pm to get a taste of the full university experience!
University Studies Summer School
Get prepared for degree level study with our University Studies Summer School on 4 July!
Explore Your Options Fair
Are you a college leaver unsure of what your next steps will be? Explore your options in employment, gap years, volunteering and higher education this June!
Taster Day
Discover our degree and HNC/HND courses at our Taster Day on Thursday 22 June!
Taster Session Day
Join us for our upcoming Taster Session Day on Tuesday 18 April between 9.30am and 1.30pm to discover how you can get a prestigious degree in Bury St Edmunds – giving you access to a degree on your doorstep.
US Open Event
Are you still looking for the perfect fit? Join us for our upcoming Open Event on Saturday 4 March between 9.30am and 12.30pm to find out how you can get a globally recognised University of East Anglia accredited degree in Bury St Edmunds – giving you access to a prestigious degree on your doorstep.
Information Sessions
Whatever stage you are at in your learning journey, join our team to discuss your options at one of our West Suffolk College Community and Business Centres in Sudbury, Thetford, Haverhill or Ipswich.
US Open Event
Whether you’re at college, returning to education after a few years away, or learning while raising your family, there’s a place for you at University Studies at West Suffolk College.
You’ll discover more about our University of East Anglia (UEA) accredited degrees, HNCs, HNDs, and Access to Higher Education diplomas. You’ll also have the chance to meet lecturers and find out more about the student support we have here at University Studies at West Suffolk College.
Jobs Fair
Unfortunately, this event has now taken place.
To book onto our upcoming events at University Studies at West Suffolk College, please visit our events page at: https://www.universitystudies.wsc.ac.uk/events
The Department of Work and Pensions will be using the main hanger at the University and Professional Development Centre on Thursday 1st September from 10.00am – 2.00pm for a Ukrainian Based Jobs Fair.
The event is aimed at jobseekers and it will be a fantastic opportunity to build connections with potential employers. It will also have a strong refugee focus with the aim to assist those from Ukraine and Afghanistan in gaining employment.
Education Options for Ukrainian Families and Hosts
Come along to one of our Education Options events for Ukrainian Families to find out about studying in the UK.
Saturday 20 August 2022, 9:30am to 12:30pm at the University and Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Visit us and find out about education opportunities for adults aged 19+ years, including:
· University Degrees
· Access to Higher Education
· Apprenticeships
· English for Speakers of Other Languages, Computer Skills, Maths
· Funding
· Making an Application
Clearing and Higher Education Open Event
Haven't applied yet? It's not too late to apply for a degree. You can apply for a course using Clearing if you’re not already holding an offer from a university or college and the course still has places. Register for our open event for advice and guidance on how to apply to study with us, hear about student finance and support, and take part in interactive hands-on sessions and talks.
US Open Event
Choosing the right place to study is an important decision on your academic journey. Visit our open event on the 25 June 2022 to come and find out what we have on offer and meet the academic team!
Annual Conference - Psychology, Sociology & Criminology
Unfortunately, this event has now taken place.
To book onto our upcoming events at University Studies at West Suffolk College, please visit our events page at: https://www.universitystudies.wsc.ac.uk/events
We are looking forward to hosting our annual conference exploring topics under the banner of criminology, psychology, and sociology. The event is free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register your interest via our Facebook event page below.
Evoke - Graduate Degree Show 2022 Private View
Our Ba (Hons) Art Practise and Ba (Hons) Graphic Communication students have curated a showcase of their work. Come along to our private view for refreshments, speeches and awards.
Introduction to Health & Human Science and Business
Come along to our virtual event for more information our range of courses, meet our lecturers and find out what it is like to study with us.
Introduction to Creative Technologies
Our Creative Technologies department is a thriving community of integrated degrees. Come along to our virtual event to hear from a range of staff about what University Studies can offer you.