Events At The University Of Cumbria
University events for everyone.
Your Cumbria experience isn’t just about lectures and seminars, and it doesn’t just start when you get here. Whether you’re looking to get to know us better before you’ve even applied, or to enrich your student experience, we have university events to suit everyone.
From Open Days to Masterclasses, Careers Events and Exhibitions, our events calendar is stacked full of opportunities for you to benefit from and enjoy.
Take tours of our campuses and accommodation, meet potential future employers and industry experts, or take virtual and in-person classes in new and exciting trending topics; whatever event you’re looking for, we aim to provide it here.

OPEN DAYS
Join us for our next open day! Explore our five campuses and abundance of degree options now open for September..
Masterclass Events
Specifically designed for any student in Year 12 (or equivalent Level 3 course), these live lectures and webinars are hosted by experts in their field.
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Open Days
Join us for our next open day! Explore our five campuses and abundance of degree options now open for September.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Ambleside Open Day 14th June 2025
14 Jun 2025-14 Jun 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Open Days | Ambleside
Explore the Ambleside campus in the Lake District. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: •Outdoor •Conservation •Forestry •Geography •PG Literature •PG Outdoor
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Brampton Road Open Day 7th June 2025
07 Jun 2025-07 Jun 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road
Explore our Brampton Road campus home to all our Arts courses. This Open Day is relevant for the following subject areas: • Animation • Film and TV • Fine Art • Games Design and Development • Graphic Design • Illustration • Photography • Wildlife Media • MA Creative Practice
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- Undergraduate
Carlisle Fusehill Street Open Day 20th June 2025
20 Jun 2025-20 Jun 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill
Explore the Fusehill Street campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This undergraduate event is suitable for those interested in courses in the following areas: Business, Law, Teaching, Policing, Psychology, Criminology, Security Intelligence, Social Work and a range of health and allied health courses. We also run a number of integrated foundation courses for Geography and the Institute of Science and Environment.
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- Undergraduate and PGCE
Lancaster Open Day 27th June 2025
27 Jun 2025-27 Jun 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Open Days | Lancaster
Explore the Lancaster campus. Find your course, calling, and career path at the University of Cumbria. This undergraduate and PGCE event is for those who are interested in: Business, Computer Science, Law, Teaching, Sport and a range of Health and Allied Health courses.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London - Business & Education Open Evening 25th June 2025
25 Jun 2025-25 Jun 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | London
Explore the East London campus. This Open Day is relevant for Business, Education, PGCE and MBA studies.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Open Day, Fusehill Street, 20th June
20 Jun 2025-20 Jun 2025 |10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill
Join us for an open day in Carlisle, the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. Based on our Fusehill Street campus.
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- Postgraduate
PGCE Online (Non-QTS) Virtual Open Events
11 Mar 2025-05 Aug 2025 |6:30 PM-12:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Do you want to gain an internationally recognised teaching qualification from anywhere in the world? Join us for one of our online open sessions to learn more about our fully online PGCE (non-QTS).
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- Postgraduate
Progression to Postgraduate Study Online events
07 May 2025-25 Jul 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Join our Skills@cumbria team to find out about progressing to level 7 Postgraduate study. This is a great opportunity to find out how the transition will work.
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- Postgraduate
Postgraduate Finance: How do I fund my Masters or postgraduate Diploma
25 Jun 2025-25 Jun 2025 |6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Postgraduate Events | Online
Considering postgraduate study but unsure how to fund it? Join our online event to discover the finance options available for Master's degrees and postgraduate diplomas.
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- Postgraduate
MSc Occupational Therapy Online Events
12 Feb 2025-14 May 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals and improve their lives? Do you aspire to become a champion for the rights and beliefs of individuals to engage in meaningful activities? Join us for an exclusive online event where you can meet one of our MSc Occupational Therapy tutors, learn more about our innovative postgraduate programme, and get all your questions answered.
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- Postgraduate
MA Literature, Romanticism and the English Lake District Online Events
30 Apr 2025-28 May 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Our Master's in English Literature offers a unique opportunity to study a rich body of literary and non-literary texts within the geographical landscape which inspired them. Join us at our online event to learn more about this unique programme.
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- Postgraduate
Postgraduate Finance: Pre-Registration Health and PGCE Online Event 12th March 2025
12 Mar 2025-12 Mar 2025 |6:30 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Join us to discover more about the finance options available to you when studying on a Postgraduate Pre-Registration Health course or a PGCE Teacher Training qualification.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Brampton Road UG & PG Open Evening 19th March (for Sept 2025 entry only)
19 Mar 2025-19 Mar 2025 |3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Open Days | Carlisle Brampton Road
This Open Evening is suitable for people who have yet to apply to the University of Cumbria and are looking for a September 2025 start date. If you have already applied and have been offered a place at the University of Cumbria please wait until your Offer Holder Day invite is sent and attend that event instead. The Open Evening will appeal to those who are interested in the following courses: • Film & TV • Fine Art • Games Design • Graphic Design • Illustration • Photography • Wildlife Media
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Open Evening 23rd April (for Sept 2025 intake only)
23 Apr 2025-23 Apr 2025 |4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | London
This Open Evening is suitable for people who have yet to apply to the University of Cumbria and are looking for a September 2025 start date. If you have already applied and have been offered a place at the University of Cumbria please wait until your Offer Holder Day invite is sent and attend that event instead. However, for those applying later in the application process come along and explore our Education & Teaching courses at our London campus.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
2026/27 Graduate Entry Medicine Virtual Event, 24th April
24 Apr 2025-24 Apr 2025 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Join us for a virtual session, to learn more about the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, based on our Fusehill Street campus.
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- Undergraduate and Postgraduate
2026/27 Graduate Entry Medicine Virtual Event, 15th July
15 Jul 2025-15 Jul 2025 |5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Join us for a virtual session, to learn more about the home of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, based on our Fusehill Street campus.
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- PGCE
PGCE Routes into Teaching Evening - Carlisle, Fusehill Street
14 May 2025-14 May 2025 |5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | Carlisle Fusehill
Interested in becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher? Come along to our PGCE Routes into Teaching Open Evening Event to explore your future in teaching.
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- PGCE
PGCE Routes into Teaching Evening - Lancaster
07 May 2025-07 May 2025 |5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | Lancaster
Interested in becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher? Come along to our PGCE Routes into Teaching Open Evening to explore your future in teaching.
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- PGCE
PGCE Northern Ireland Routes into Teaching Evening
18 Mar 2025-18 Mar 2025 |5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Open Days | Northern Ireland
Interested in becoming a qualified primary or secondary school teacher? Come along to our PGCE Northern Ireland Routes into Teaching Open Evening Events to explore your future in teaching.
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- Undergraduate
Discovery Day hosted by University of Cumbria
13 Jun 2025-13 Jun 2025 |1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Open Days | Barrow-in-Furness
At a University of Cumbria Discovery event, you can explore all your options under one roof. We can help you find out about traditional degrees, apprenticeships, careers, and more. The Barrow Discovery event is relevant for the following subject areas: • Adult Nursing • Computer Science • Mechanical Engineering • PGCE Primary (School-based route)
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- Undergraduate
Get into Business: London - Virtual Event
16 Apr 2025-16 Apr 2025 |1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Open Days | Online
Unlock your potential with a Business Management degree. This online event is an opportunity to learn more about studying a Business degree at our London campus. The session offers an opportunity for you to explore what it means to study business and embark on a journey toward a successful career. Discover what makes our London campus the perfect place to study Business.
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- Postgraduate
MSc Nursing Online Events March to July
12 Mar 2025-30 Jul 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care? Do you aspire to become a dedicated healthcare professional in the field of nursing? Join us for an exclusive online event where you can meet one of our MSc Nursing tutors, learn more about our innovative programme, and get all your questions answered.
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- Postgraduate
MSc Midwifery Online Events March to November 2025
19 Mar 2025-05 Nov 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care? Do you aspire to become a dedicated healthcare professional in the field of Midwifery? Join us for an exclusive online event where you can meet one of our MSc Midwifery tutors, learn more about our innovative programme, and get all your questions answered.
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- Postgraduate
MSc Physiotherapy Online Events March to August 2025
19 Mar 2025-13 Aug 2025 |6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Open Days | Online
Are you driven to help others and improve their quality of life. You'd like to use your existing scientific knowledge to maximise peoples ability to move and function. On this accelerated course you'll gain the qualifications needed to become an effective physiotherapist in two years, rather than the traditional three.
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