Adult Open Event
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ready to retrain, upskill or take your career in a new direction?
Join us on 21 May at our Adult Open Event, in partnership with UCEN Manchester. This event is open to anyone aged 19+ who is looking to upskill, retrain or take the next step towards university-level study.
At the event you'll:
- Explore a wide range of courses, from short courses and evening options to full degrees
- Speak with expert tutors and get honest advice on the right path for you
- Tour our facilities and see where your learning will take place
- Understand funding and the support you could be eligible for
- Discover study options designed to fit around adult life.
Please see the below campuses and subjects offered at each location to help you register for the correct open event
Adult Open Event - City Campus Manchester
City Campus Manchester
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Business (Levels 1 - Degree)
Computing (Levels 1 - Degree)
Counselling (Levels 2 - Degree)†
Hair & Beauty (Levels 1 - 4)‡
Hospitality & Catering (Levels 1 - 3)
Music (Levels 1 - 3)
Theatrical & Media Make-Up (Levels 2 - 3)‡
Travel & Tourism (Level 2)‡
Visual Arts (including Fashion) (Levels 1 - 3)
Teacher Education (Levels 3 - Degree)*
* Taught across our Openshaw, Nicholls and CityLabs campuses.
† Taught at City Campus Manchester, Nicholls or Wythenshawe Campus.
‡ Most of these courses are taught at our Harpurhey and/or Wythenshawe Campuses.
Adult Open Event - Openshaw
Openshaw Campus
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Automotive (Levels 1-3)
Construction & Engineering (Levels 1 - Degree)
ESOL, English & Maths
Logistics (Entry / Level 2)†
Health & Care Professions (Levels 1 - Degree)‡
Childhood Studies (Levels 1 - Degree)‡
Sport & Exercise Science (Level 3 - Degree)
* Taught across our Openshaw, Nicholls and CityLabs campuses.
† Taught at Wythenshawe Campus
‡ Some levels are taught at Harpurhey and/or Wythenshawe Campuses
Adult Open Event - Nicholls
Nicholls Campus
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Access to Higher Education (Level 3)*
ESOL, English & Maths
* Taught across our Openshaw, Nicholls and CityLabs campuses.