Whether you’re considering your next steps after year 11, or thinking about returning to study, our open days are the perfect opportunity for you to gather all the information you need to make a decision about your future.
You’ll also be able to explore our facilities, get a feel for life at College and importantly, submit your application nice and early!
To get the most out of your visit, we’ve put together our top 3 tips for to help you prepare for visiting us at an open day.
1. Plan your visit
Which campus should you attend?
This will depend on what study programmes you’re interested in and where you live. To help you plan ahead, please see below for a guide on what you can study and where. Ideally you should attend the campus that offers the programme(s) you are interested in so that you can see the environment you’ll be learning in, however we will have staff available at both campuses to talk to you about all of our programmes.
Limited parking will be available on site with our Facilities Team there to guide you, but these events are busy so please allow yourself enough time to park, have a good look around, attend any talks that you are interested in and use our Application Zone to apply for your place.
November open day dates.
Maidstone Campus
Wednesday 6 November 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 30 November 10am - 1pm
Medway Campus
Wednesday 13 November 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 23 November 10am - 1pm
We’ll be offering talks with our Careers Team to help you decide on the right programme for you and with our Apprenticeships Team to find out more about becoming an apprentice. There will be two time-slots for each talk and we’ll let you know times on arrival – there’s no need to book ahead.
2. Register to attend
Registering ahead means that you’ll receive updates and reminders prior to the event and if you have your QR code ready on arrival, we’ll be able to get you checked in speedily so you can grab your event map and dive straight into exploring the campus. Only the prospective student needs to register – parents/carers and family can come along too without registering.
As an added incentive, when you register you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £20 Odeon cinema voucher.
sign up for your ticket on our website here
3. Prepare your questions
Our open days are your chance to get insider info. Think about what’s important to you—course content, learning support, life at College, career advice and enrichment opportunities such as trips and visits. Jot down some questions, so you don’t forget to ask when you’re here. However, if you do have any lingering questions after the event, we’re always happy to help and you can email or talk to our Course Enquiries team on the phone or through Live Chat.
01634 402020
Enjoy the Experience
Finally, remember to enjoy the day! This is an exciting time in your life, and these open days are a big step toward your future. Take it all in, chat with our current students and let yourself imagine what it would be like to be a student at MidKent College.
Planning ahead for a college open day can make all the difference between a chaotic, confusing experience and a productive, insightful one. With these tips in your pocket, you’ll be ready to make the most of every minute!
Subject area campus guide:
Subject | Maidstone | Medway |
A Levels | Y | N |
Access to Higher Education | Y | Y |
Accounting full-time | N | Y |
Accounting part-time | Y | Y |
Animal Management | N | Y |
Applied Science | N | Y |
Art & Graphic Design | Y | Y |
Beauty Therapy | Y | Y |
Bricklaying | Y | Y |
Business | Y | Y |
Carpentry & Joinery | Y | Y |
Computing & ICT | Y | Y |
Construction Level 3 | Y | N |
Creative Media | Y | Y |
Electrical Installation | Y | Y |
Engineering | N | Y |
ESOL | Y | Y |
Esports | Y | Y |
Foundation Education | Y | Y |
Games Design | Y | Y |
Hairdressing | Y | Y |
Health & Childcare | Y | Y |
Hospitality & Catering | Y | Y |
Human Resources (CIPD) | Y | N |
Interior Design | Y | N |
Information Technology (IT) | Y | Y |
Motor Mechanics | Y | N |
Multi-Trades | Y | Y |
Music Production & Performance | N | Y |
Performing Arts | N | Y |
Plumbing, Heating & Gas | Y | Y |
Photography | Y | Y |
Public Services | Y | Y |
Sport, Fitness & Leisure | Y | Y |
Teacher Training | Y | N |
Travel | Y | N |
