Events/Open Days

Virtual Higher Education Information Evening

Friday 3 November 2026, 6.00pm-7.00pm

Join us online for a Higher Education Information Evening and discover the opportunities available through our range of university-level courses at Barnsley College University Centre.

University Centre Information Drop-in Session - Tuesday 10 November 2026, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Visit Barnsley College University Centre at our Church Street campus for a Higher Education (HE) Information Drop-in Sessions and discover university-level study options in Barnsley.

Whether you are exploring Higher Education courses, preparing to apply for a degree, HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or Higher Apprenticeship, or looking for advice about your next steps, our friendly team can help.

Automotive Employer Networking Event – Wednesday 11 November 2026, 5.30pm

Join fellow garage owners, workshop managers and automotive employers for an exclusive evening at Barnsley College's Automotive Technology Centre.

Discover how emerging vehicle technologies, technician standards and apprenticeship programmes can help your business stay ahead.

Graduation

Friday 13 November 2026

Each year, Barnsley College University Centre marks a proud milestone: the University Graduation Ceremony. Our Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will take place onFriday 13 November. 

Barnsley Bright Nights - Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026, from 5.00pm to 8.30pm

Barnsley Bright Nights returns to Barnsley town centre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 2026, from 5.00pm to 8.30pm on both days. Inspired by this year’s theme, Between Earth and Sky, Barnsley College will host a free, family-friendly evening of art, creativity and student-led activities.

Visit our Old Mill Lane campus to experience two major art installations: Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and We Are Stardust by Daksha Patel. Craft activities will take place at Barnsley College University Centre.

Open Day – Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm

Join us at our second Open Day of the academic year. It will be held on Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm, and is open to anyone looking to study with us!

University Centre Information Drop-in Session - Thursday 10 December 2026, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Visit Barnsley College University Centre at our Church Street campus for a Higher Education (HE) Information Drop-in Sessions and discover university-level study options in Barnsley.

Whether you are exploring Higher Education courses, preparing to apply for a degree, HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or Higher Apprenticeship, or looking for advice about your next steps, our friendly team can help.

University Centre Information Drop-in Session - Thursday 7 January 2027, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Visit Barnsley College University Centre at our Church Street campus for a Higher Education (HE) Information Drop-in Sessions and discover university-level study options in Barnsley.

Whether you are exploring Higher Education courses, preparing to apply for a degree, HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or Higher Apprenticeship, or looking for advice about your next steps, our friendly team can help.

Open Day – Saturday 23 January 2027, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Join us at our final Open Day of the academic year. It will be held on Saturday 23 January 2027, 10.00am – 1.00pm, and is open to anyone looking to study with us!

University Centre Information Drop-in Session - Tuesday 2 March 2027, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Visit Barnsley College University Centre at our Church Street campus for a Higher Education (HE) Information Drop-in Sessions and discover university-level study options in Barnsley.

Whether you are exploring Higher Education courses, preparing to apply for a degree, HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or Higher Apprenticeship, or looking for advice about your next steps, our friendly team can help.

University Centre Information Drop-in Session - Tuesday 22 June 2027, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Visit Barnsley College University Centre at our Church Street campus for a Higher Education (HE) Information Drop-in Sessions and discover university-level study options in Barnsley.

Whether you are exploring Higher Education courses, preparing to apply for a degree, HNC, HND, Foundation Degree, Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) or Higher Apprenticeship, or looking for advice about your next steps, our friendly team can help.