University College Isle of Man (UCM) is holding its annual Open Evening on Thursday 14th November between 4pm – 7pm at its Homefield Road campus in Douglas.
The event is an opportunity to explore UCM’s wide range of courses, view the learning spaces and professional-standard real working environments, as well as touring the facilities and support services available.
Staff from all subject areas will be on hand to discuss the wide range of levels of courses available, including the school links programme for school pupils aged 14 – 16, the 16+ and sixth form offering (Further Education) which are suitable for anyone at post-GCSE level including adults who want to reskill, apprenticeships, university-level study which includes degree-level, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and adult learning courses.
UCM’s Principal, Jesamine Kelly, said: ‘Our open evening is a great opportunity for anyone in our community to find out what we offer at UCM. Whether you’re coming up to your GCSEs or A-levels and thinking about your next step, would like to know what your ‘earn and learn’ options are, are an adult who is looking to reskill or upskills, or you’re just interested in our ever-expanding offer, we’d love to see you.’
The Student Services and Admissions teams will be on hand to provide information, advice and guidance for anyone considering attending a course at UCM, and the Student Awards team will be available to discuss funding opportunities.
Additionally, the Access to Education team will be able to provide information for people with additional learning needs who might have questions about the support available to them if they choose UCM.
Visitors interested in Engineering and Motor Vehicle studies will have access to a guided tour of the William Kennish building, located just next to the Homefield campus which includes world-class equipment and a realistic vehicle workshop.
As well as some fun activities for visitors to get involved with, there will be a treasure hunt competition to encourage visitors to explore the subjects available and the facilities at UCM.
Jesamine added: ‘This year we’re running a treasure hunt competition where visitors have to explore all around UCM; some people are incredibly fortunate to know what they want to do when they leave education, but for many they need to take the time to consider all the options available to them, and this challenge aims to encourage that. The visitors who complete the treasure hunt will be entered into a prize draw.’