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Open Events

Open Events

Queen Mary’s College offers an exceptional environment for advancing your education. With a lively and welcoming atmosphere, QMC is the perfect place to pursue your studies and achieve your aspirations.

Our campus boasts modern facilities and state-of-the-art resources, providing a dynamic setting for learning. Students consistently praise our dedicated teachers and staff, who are passionate about guiding and supporting young people to reach their goals. While we encourage hard work, you’ll find a strong support system here to help you realise your full potential.

QMC offers a diverse range of courses and activities, accommodating students of all abilities, interests, and backgrounds. To truly experience what we have to offer, we invite you to join us at one of our Open Evenings. This is your opportunity to explore the full array of courses available and discover what life as a QMC student is all about. Read on for more information about what you can expect when attending one of our Open Events.

Useful Information for Open Evening…
To help you plan your visit we will send out a map and subject locations a few days before the event takes place. You’ll be able to familiarise yourself with the layout of the College and plan your evening to ensure you visit all of the departments and areas of the campus that interest you.

Book your place:

QMC Spectrum Building on Open Evening

2nd October 2024, 5-8pm 

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3rd October 2024, 5-8pm

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A QMC teacher discussing Art at QMC with visits on Open Evening

Principal’s Talks: 5.45pm and 6.45pm in QM Hall
If you have not attended a Principal Talk before, come and meet Mark Henderson who will talk to you about the college and the opportunities available to you. You will also hear from current students about their experiences of QMC.

Park and Ride
There is limited parking on site and we will be operating a free park and ride service to and from QMC. This will be communicated in advance and clearly signposted.

 

QMC Park and Ride Bus
QMC Park and Ride Bus

Accessibility
If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements with us in advance of the evening please email us: info@qmc.ac.uk or call on 01256 417500 so that we can help to accommodate your needs.

Refreshments
Refreshments will be available in the Spectrum Building and Café QM, 5-7:15pm.

How to apply to study at QMC
The deadline for applications for September 2025 entry is 8th December 2024 (tbc). We encourage you to apply in time as applications received within the deadline are prioritised. More information can be found here.

 

Aiming High?
Short 10-15minute talks will take place in the Progression Hub (room 3018, Spectrum Building) at 6.30pm & 7:30pm.
Discover all you need to know about maximising your chances of success including:

  • Applying to selective universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group.
  • QMC’s specialist programme for aspiring medics and vets.
  • The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and other extra-curricular enrichments.
  • Applying for the most sought after apprenticeships/sponsored degree programmes
  • Stretch and Challenge

Sport Facilities
Our impressive facilities are available for all students and are also open to the public. On Open Evening you will be able to look around QM Sports Centre and find out about the activities QM Leisure offers. These include gym, fitness classes, swimming, children’s activities, parties, recording studio, theatre shows, facility hire and more!

QMC is an inclusive, happy and purposeful environment to study in. On Open Evening we hope you’ll get a true sense of the positive learning environment. We look forward to seeing you.