Open Days

Get Into Uni: Engineering & Nursing in Barrow

Join us for an interactive online event designed to help you explore your future at the University of Cumbria’s new Barrow campus. Whether you're interested in Mechanical Engineering or Adult Nursing, this session will give you everything you need to feel confident about your next steps.

08 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026

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Engineering Graduates

Event Overview

What to expect

During this one-hour session, you’ll:

Get to know the University

  • Learn more about the University of Cumbria and our brand-new Barrow campus
  • Hear about the student experience and what makes us a welcoming and supportive place to study

Explore your chosen subject

Choose to join one of our subject breakout sessions:

  • Mechanical Engineering – discover what you’ll study and how the course prepares you for an exciting career in engineering
  • Adult Nursing – explore the curriculum, our hands-on placements, and how the course supports your journey into a nursing career

Understand the practicalities

  • Entry requirements explained – including how your work or life experience could count
  • Example timetables and flexible study options to help you balance learning with your life and work
  • Application support, we can advise on how to apply, what documents you’ll needs and deadlines

Meet your future lecturers

Our friendly academic team will be there to guide you through what studying with us is really like.

Ask your questions

Use the live chat throughout the event to ask about the course, campus, student life, support, and anything else you want to know.

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Nursing Session

Event Information

If you have any queries about our Barrow-in-Furness campus and our course offer, please contact Course Enquiries on 01228 588 588 or email enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk

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