Discover your future at the City of Oxford College and University Centre May 2026 Open Event

If you are considering your options for next year, now is the time to explore the opportunities available at your local college! 

Activate Learning are excited to welcome visitors on-site to showcase its extensive range of study programmes and employment opportunities at the City of Oxford College and University Centre during the Open Event on Wednesday 6 May, 4.30-7pm.

Learn more about our study, leisure and professional programmes

Come and listen to various subject area presentations on offer to visitors at the city-centre campus, as well as:

  • Meeting current students and learning more about day-to-day life at college.
  • Attending the Introduction to College presentation, led by the Group Director of City of Oxford College and University Centre.
  • Discovering the college’s selection of GCSE, A Level, T Level, and BTEC programmes.
  • Learn about Access to Higher Education programmes that can offer a fast-track route into university.
  • Talk with T-Level tutors to learn more about T-Level programmes and the opportunities they offer.
  • Discover Apprenticeship programmes and their benefits at the Apprenticeship team’s stand.
  • Attend beauty therapy, hairdressing and media makeup demos.
  • See creativity come to life in the art and design, media, music and performing arts facilities.
  • Learn more about careers in professional sports with the sports academies.
  • Experience a realistic hospital setting as you tour the state-of-the-art care suite.
  • Discuss how Activate Learning can help you improve your English skills or support you if you have special educational needs.

Activate Learning staff will be available to discuss your options and plan out a learning pathway that works for you. Careers Advisors will also be on hand to chat to if you are undecided or need expert, independent advice.

The friendly Student Services team will be able to discuss bursaries and financial support that may be available to you.

You will be able to explore the excellent facilities, talk through all your options and even submit your application early to guarantee your place for next year!

Why choose the City of Oxford College and University Centre?

At Activate Learning, students are supported in developing the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. College learning programmes lead directly into sustainable career options, and the college can help you identify where your studies can take you.

Khalid Rahmati studied the GCSE Science Pathway and has now progressed onto an Access to Higher Education programme at City of Oxford College and University Centre.

Khalid said: “The teachers provide you with lots of support at college. They are always so clear with their instructions, resources and everything.”

How do I book my place?

Register for your place at the City of Oxford College and University Centre’s City Centre Campus Open Event on Wednesday 6 May, 4.30-7pm

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