Open Events - Discover your Future!
Find the course that's right for you. Explore the college, meet our expert staff and discover your next step.
Our next Open Event is Thursday 1st October 4 - 7pm.
Attending one of our Open Events is the best way to experience everything the college has to offer. Explore our campuses, meet the people who'll support you throughout your journey, and get the answers to your questions as you explore your options. You can even apply on the day!
Chat to our Expert Tutors: Ask questions about our courses, explore the curriculum and find out what it's really like to study with us.
Explore our Amazing Facilities: Take a look around our impressive campuses and discover the fantastic facilities you'll use as a student. Across both campuses, you'll find a wide range of industry-standard learning spaces. At our Poole Campus, don't miss our state-of-the-art facilities, including our health, early years and engineering centres. At our Bournemouth Campus, explore our brand-new Compass Building, featuring professional kitchens and restaurant, hair and beauty salons, an epic climbing wall, our aeroplane fuselage, modern media and IT suites, and much, much more.
Careers Advice: Our Careers Advice team will be on hand to offer support, help you explore your options and plan your next steps with you.
Discover What's on Offer: Whether you're interested in vocational courses, T Levels, apprenticeships, part-time or degree-level courses, we have something for everyone.
Don’t Miss Out — scroll down to find out where each course is based and get your tickets. We hope to see you there!
Poole Campus:
- Art and Design
- Automotive
- Construction: Brickwork
- Construction: Electrical
- Construction: Plastering
- Construction: Plumbing
- Early Years and Care
- Engineering
- Esports Content Creation
- Foundation Learning (STEPS, LEAP and Progression)
- Health
- Marine Engineering
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Psychology, Criminology and Law
- Science
Degree-Level only:
- Access to Health Professions
- Animation 2D and 3D
- Built Environment
- Counselling
Bournemouth Campus:
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Digital and Computing
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality and Catering
- Media
- Sales, Marketing and Procurement (T Level)
- Sport and Fitness
- Theatrical and Media Make-Up
- Travel and Tourism
- Uniformed Public Services (UPS)
Fulcrum Campus:
- Boat Building
- Construction: Carpentry
Is parking available?
- Parking is not available at Bournemouth Campus, however, parking is available at Poole Campus in our student carpark and limited spaces are available at Fulcrum Campus.
Can my friends and family come with me and do they need their own tickets?
- Friends and families are very welcome to attend with prospective students, and do not need their own tickets. Tickets are only required for prospective students.
Can I apply at the event?
- Yes, absolutely - our Welcome Team will be on hand across campuses to support with applications.
- If you can't decide which course to apply for, don't stress - at Bournemouth and Poole College you can apply to multiple different courses, and make your final decision later in the year.
What if I miss the timeslot on my ticket?
- Don't worry - you will still be able to attend the Open Event even if the timeslot on your ticket is different to the time you arrive. You do not need to get new tickets.
Will there be apprenticeship information talks?
- Yes, at Poole Campus only, apprenticeship talks will take place according to the below schedule:
- Thursday 1st October: 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
- Saturday 10th October: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm (midday)
- Saturday 14th November: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm (midday)
26/27 Open Event Dates:
Thursday 1st October: 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Saturday 10th October: 9:30am - 12:30pm | Saturday 14th November: 9:30am - 12:30pm | Thursday 6th May: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bournemouth Campus
Poole Campus
Fulcrum Centre