Plan your Burnley Open Day
Our next Burnley Open Day will be in 2025. If you'd like to visit the campus before then, we'd love to welcome you on a campus tour.
You should prepare for your Open Day before you visit so you can get the most out of your experience. We've put together some information below to help you plan your day.
The information on this page was for our Open Day on Saturday 2 November 2024. Please check back closer to the Open Day in 2025 for up to date information.
This page includes information about:
- How to get here
- What to expect at your Open Day
- Accommodation
Key steps to get the most out of your Burnley Open Day
Our compact Burnley Campus is easily accessible by car or public transport. Visit our getting to Burnley Campus page for directions and travel advice to help you find us.
If you're travelling by car, you can park in our University car park. Alternatively, Burnley town centre has a number of car parks you can use on a pay and display basis.
If you’re travelling by car, you can park for free on our University car parks listed below:
- Victoria Mill (BB11 1RA)
- Sandygate Mill (BB11 1RN)
Alternatively, Burnley town centre has a number of car parks you can use on a pay and display basis.
On arrival please head to Victoria Mill to check-in and pick up your Open Day campus map.
We've highlighted key buildings on our Open Day campus map to help you get around.
If you're unsure of where to go, our dedicated staff and student ambassadors will be available to guide you.
Our check-in point is in Victoria Mill and opens at 9.45am, but you can check-in throughout the day.. Have your QR code ready to scan and don’t forget to bring your Open Day programme.
Help yourself to free hot and cold drinks at our Victoria Mill café throughout the day. There will also be complimentary dirty fries and ice creams available.
Whether you already know what you want to study or are still uncertain, there are many opportunities to explore and gather all the information you need.
Subject talks and tours
Our subject talks will give you everything you need to know about your course. Each session lasts about 30 minutes, and you can attend as many as you like.
Some subjects offer a tour of the facilities you’ll use on the course, a tour of the department or a tour of student work.
Subject stands
Don’t worry if you miss a subject talk, you can head to our subject stands between 10am - 2pm.
Drop-in and meet our expert tutors and current students. It's a great opportunity to have a one-to-one chat and ask any questions about your course and the overall student experience.
You'll be able to talk to academic tutors on the courses you're interested in. You can have discussions about the course and find out whether it's right for you.
Our current students can’t wait to show you around. We also have talks throughout the day on a range of topics from our Student Support teams.
Campus tours
Our Campus Tours take place throughout the day, departing downstairs in Victoria Mill (the last tour is usually at 1.30pm and takes around 30 minutes).
Personal statement help
Applying to start a new course can feel daunting but we are here to help. If you want help with your personal statement, you can talk to one of our personal statement experts at our stand at any time.
CV writing and interview skills
There are CV writing and interview skills workshops throughout the day, hosted by Training 2000. Get useful advice and tips on how to write a CV that will help get you noticed and how you can impress in interviews.
Our student support services can help you get the most out of university life. Meet our friendly teams in Victoria Mill, available 10am - 2pm. They’ll be happy to answer your questions.
The Students' Union will be available to chat to you in Sandygate Mill from 10am - 2pm. You can find out how to get involved in societies, clubs and volunteering.
Chat to our friendly students. They're easy to spot as they'll be wearing red. They will be happy to answer any questions you have about life at university.
Degree Apprenticeships
Our Degree Apprenticeship courses have been developed with leading businesses across the North West and using government standards, so you’ll be able to gain in-demand skills and advance your career.
Come and talk to our Degree Apprenticeship Team in the Victoria Mill Social Space between 10am and 2pm. Find out more about our courses and the opportunities available.
Training 2000 have an excellent reputation for delivering apprenticeship preparation programmes and apprenticeships and have opportunities available across the North West in a range of sectors.
The Training 2000 team can be found in Victoria Mill:
- Victoria Mill Atrium
- Victoria Mill, VM003
- Victoria Mill, VM009 (Engineering)
If you're looking to take the next step in your academic career, you can find out more about our postgraduate courses at the subject stands in Victoria Mill.
Our range of subjects and study modes and support your goals. We have postgraduate courses available in business, computing, health, nursing and psychology.
Our halls of residence in Burnley offers great value for money and is located in the heart of the town centre. Sandygate Halls is owned by Burnley Borough Council, with the University providing the day-to-day services.
Sandygate has 136 en-suite bedrooms, within 29 flats. Most flats have four or five bedrooms.
All bedrooms are modern and of a good size, featuring a small double bed, notice boards, study desk and chair, chest of drawers, wardrobe and a waste bin. Each en-suite has a personal shower, wash basin and toilet.
Each flat has a communal kitchen, which is well-equipped with a dining table and chairs, cooker, fridges, freezers, microwave, kettle, toaster, and plenty of cupboard space.
There is a student hub social area, which features flexible working space and comfortable seating and a flat screen TV.
Accommodation tours
Starting at 10.00am, guided tours of Sandygate Halls take place every 30 minutes leaving from the main entrance of the building. The last tour begins at 1.30pm
Student living costs
Considering university and concerned about finances? We're the most affordable uni in the country according to The Times (2023). Discover how to manage your finances and explore the support available.
Visit our cost of living support hubWhy choose Burnley?
Burnley is a vibrant, bustling, and multicultural town in East Lancashire. It's home to a growing community of students, making it the perfect place to live, work and play.
Our Burnley Campus offers a unique, intimate university experience. You’ll be part of the community and feel at home from the moment you arrive. Our smaller classes mean you’ll benefit from additional support from your tutors, and you’ll get to know everyone on your course.
Burnley has lots to keep you entertained. We have stunning outdoor spaces (Burnley is 80% rural), and a wide range of bars, restaurants and coffee shops. If you like to keep active, windsurfing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, sailing, golf or horse riding are all easily accessible. We are also home to Burnley Football Club, one of the founding members of the Football League.
Whatever you’re looking for in a student town, you’ll find it in Burnley.
A place full of history
Burnley was once known as one of Lancashire’s most prominent mill towns and has been awarded the most enterprising area in the UK in the past.Levelling up
Burnley's levelling up bid will see upgrades to Manchester Road station, improving town centre connections. Newtown Mill is also being redeveloped for UCLan.Burnley Football Club
If you're into football, you can enjoy lively matches at the historic Turf Moor, one of the oldest football stadiums in the world.Gym membership
If you study at our Burnley Campus you can join the gym with Burnley Leisure. You can work out in the gym or chill out in the sauna in your down time.
Any questions?
We're excited to see you
If you've got questions before or after attending our Open Day, we have an Open Day frequently asked questions page. Alternatively, please free to get in touch with our friendly team.
