Open events
Our next Open Event:
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October
4.30-7.30pm
Highbury, North Harbour & Sixth Form Campuses
What to expect
Our open events give you an excellent opportunity to look around the College, talk to current students and find out about the many courses available, including:
- career-focused full-time courses
- part-time professional and leisure courses
- university level courses
- access to higher education courses
- apprenticeships
- Kings Trust programmes.
Why visit COPC?
- listen to welcome talks at each campus - 5.00pm and 6.00pm
- learn more about our range of academic, vocational, technical and adult learning courses
- take a tour around our Highbury, Sixth Form & North Harbour Campuses and view the facilities
- chat to current students and staff
- discover the enrichment and work experience opportunities available
- get careers advice
- explore next steps with our SEND provision
- discuss your future career opportunities
- have Russell Group or Oxbridge aspirations? Chat to our team at Sixth Form Campus about the support on offer with our Aspire and Achieve programme
- speak to advisors regarding student support, learning support and financial support
- APPLY ON THE DAY.
You could go home with an appointment for your college interview!
Where?
Check which campus is right for you.
Highbury Campus
Vocational and professional training for all
Courses available at Highbury Campus include:
- Access to HE
- Animal Care
- Apprenticeships
- Art & Design
- Automotive
- Business, Management, Administration & Marketing
- Catering
- Computing & IT
- Early Years & Education
- Engineering
- English Language Skills (ESOL)
- Foundation Pathways
- Foundation Prospects
- Hairdressing, Barbering & Beauty Therapy
- Health & Social Care
- Maths & English
- Kings Trust
- Sport
- Travel & Tourism
Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth PO6 2SA
Sixth Form Campus
A vibrant base for your A Level studies
Courses available at Sixth Form Campus include:
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business, Economics & Marketing
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Computer Science, ICT, Digital Media & Esports
- Drama & Dance
- Engineering (AAQ)
- English Language & Literature
- Fine Art & Graphics
- Geography
- Health & Social Care
- History
- Languages
- Law
- Mathematics, Further Mathematics & Statistical Analysis
- Media, Film Studies & Journalism
- Medical Science
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- Photography & Moving Image
- Physics
- Politics
- Social Science
- Sport
- Uniformed Protective Services
Tangier Road, Portsmouth PO3 6PZ
North Harbour Campus
Experts in innovative and traditional construction and building services training
Courses available at North Harbour Campus include:
- Apprenticeships
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
- Electrical
- Gas
- Multi Trades
- Net Zero
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Southampton Road, Portsmouth PO6 4BQ
Pre-register for our next event
Be the first to know when bookings open for our next Open Event. Leave your details below and we'll let you know as soon as tickets are available, so you can book your place and start planning your visit.
Frequently asked questions
You'll have the opportunity to explore our facilities, speak to teachers and current students, discover our courses and get a feel for life at City of Portsmouth College.
No, just bring yourself and any questions you have. Our staff and students will be here to answer your questions and help you get a feel for College life.
Of course. Parents, guardians, carers, family members and friends are all welcome to come along and support you during your visit. Please only book 1 ticket per family/group (1 prospective student & up to 3 additional guests)
Yes. We're committed to making our Open Events as accessible as possible. All of our campuses have accessible facilities, and if you have any specific access requirements or need additional support, please get in touch before your visit and we'll be happy to help.
Most visitors spend between one and two hours with us, but you're welcome to stay for as long as you need to explore and ask questions.
If you're interested in studying or working with City of Portsmouth College, we'd love to welcome you to one of our Open Events. Prospective students, current students, parents, guardians, carers and employers are all invited to attend.
Yes, our Open Events are completely free to attend.
Yes, free parking is available at all three of our campuses. Where possible though, we do encourage public transport, walking or car sharing to reduce traffic/congestion and environmental impact in & around the campus car-park and surrounding areas.
Simply click the booking link to reserve your place once bookings are open. If bookings have not opened yet, you can pre-register your details and we'll let you know as soon as tickets become available.
Yes, we'll have complimentary hot drinks and cake available during our Open Events. Our Costa coffee shop will also be open. If you're visiting our Highbury Campus, you may even have the chance to sample dishes prepared by our Catering students!
Yes, of course! Our Admissions team will be on hand to guide you through the process and answer any queries you may have.
All upcoming COPC Open Events
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026
4.30-7.30pm
ALL STUDENTS
(Highbury, North Harbour and Sixth Form Campuses)
Pre-register for this event
Wednesday 10 February 2027
4.30-7.30pm
ALL STUDENTS
(Highbury, North Harbour and Sixth Form Campuses)
Wednesday 5 May 2027
4.30-7.30pm
ADULT & VOCATIONAL
(Highbury and North Harbour Campuses)
Please be aware that we take photos and video during our events for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to have your photo used or to appear in video footage, please make the photographers and entrance staff aware.
