Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
At UCA Canterbury we offer a range of architectural, design and artistic courses.
Whether you want to become an architect, design transportation of the future, establish yourself as an artist or hone your graphic design and illustration skills, there’s a degree for you.
During the day, you'll have the opportunity to tour the campus, chat to academics and current students, attend course talks and find out useful information about life as a UCA student.
Please make sure to be near the main Open Day information hub at main reception shortly before your talk begins and a Student Ambassador will guide you to your room.
Please note: end times listed below are approximate.
| Talk | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to UCA | 10-10.30 | 12.30-1 |
| Fees & Finance | 10.45-11.15 | 1-1.30 |
| Talk | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 11-12 | 1.15-2.15 |
| Body Art | 11.30-12 | 1.45-2.15 |
| Fine Art | 10.40-11.30 | 1.15-2 |
| Foundation Year | 12-12.30 | 2.15-2.45 |
| Interior Design | 11.40-12.20 | 2.15-3 |
| Product Design | 10.45-11.45 | 1-2 |
| Visual Communication | 10.45-11.45 | 1.15-2.15 |
If you would like to make a change to your itinerary, follow the link in your booking confirmation email to edit your talk bookings or rearrange for another day.
UCA Canterbury, New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AN
Nearest railway station: Canterbury East
There’s always a lot to pack into an Open Day, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. Here are our top tips on how to get the most from your time with us:
We have tours running through the day so you can fit one in around your pre-booked talks. You’ll get a complete overview of our amazing facilities and, importantly, a general feel for the campus overall.
Throughout the day you’ll meet a whole range of people from UCA – from your potential Programme Directors and lecturers to our amazing technicians, and our knowledgeable, friendly Student Ambassadors.
Everyone’s ready to answer your questions, so don’t be afraid to ask.
Between your talks and tours, there’s plenty going on!
There will also be student market stalls, badge making and free refreshments.
In the Lounge, you can speak to any of our Student Support, Careers, Study Abroad and Accommodation teams, and if you have more questions about our courses, representatives from our academic teams will also be on hand.
We’re really proud of our campuses – they’re everything you’d hope for as a creative. Everywhere you look, there’s something to see, whether it’s completed work on display, or work being made in our studios and workshops.
And beyond the campus, there’s Canterbury itself – a cosmopolitan Cathedral city steeped in history – did you know there used to be bull-running events here? While most associate this activity with Spain, it was actually done here too, up until the 19th Century.
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While you’re visiting, definitely make time to at least take a whistlestop tour inside the city walls.
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You won’t be able to squeeze in everything, but that will give you plenty left to see when you have a quiet weekend during your studies.
We're here to answer any questions you have about our Open Days.
There's lots that you can get up to during an Open Day at UCA, but if for any reason you aren't able to fit in everything you wanted to, the you may find the following links useful: