University of Winchester

• Top 25 in the UK for employment and/or further study (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2024)

• Winchester ranks as one of the top 5 safest university cities (Complete University Guide, 2023)

• Top 25 in England for students feeling part of a community of staff and students (NSS 2022) 

• Winchester's teaching courses rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted (2024)

• West Downs Centre won a prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) South Award 2022

Open Days

• Various dates throughout the year (next event - Saturday 10 October 2026)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRACTICE WITH PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT

• Have you always wanted to be a professional archaeologist, getting your hands dirty and making exhilarating finds? Make no bones about it, this four-year vocational course is a great pathway!

GAMES DESIGN AND ART

• If you are seeking to develop your interest in computer games into a set of creative and technical skills to help start a career in this exciting and expanding industry, then this programme provides an excellent opportunity to do just that.

CREATIVE WRITING

• The goal of our Creative Writing course at Winchester is simple: we want you to become the best writer you can be.

CLASSICAL STUDIES

• Whatever you aspire to become – and Classical Studies students have conquered most fields – an understanding of the classical past gives you a keen lens through which to view the modern world.

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY

• We offer a stimulating programme that gives you all the benefits of a full Psychology degree while allowing you to focus on the rapidly developing and popular field of Forensic and Investigative Psychology.

EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Our vocationally orientated Event Management degree is recognised as one of the best in the country and will help you launch a career where you can really make an impact.

NURSING (ADULT) APPRENTICESHIP

• If you are a caring and compassionate individual our BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) – Nursing Degree Apprenticeship will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse, caring for a wide range of people with adult health needs.

Please visit our website for the latest information on apprenticeships offered at Winchester.

• Undergraduate Open Days and Campus Tours

• Subject Insights

• 'On Campus with...' Podcast

• Top 10 UK university for employability (Uni Compare 2026)

• We are passionate about supporting our students to succeed at university and beyond. All of our students have the opportunity to take part in career-building initiatives including placements, study abroad and community action.

• Students will have access to free, impartial career advice and guidance throughout their time as a student and for their whole life.

• Our CareerConnect portal helps them to find full-time or part-time employment, volunteering opportunities and placements to boost their skills. A wide range of career and networking events encourage students to talk directly with recruiters and organisations.

• Learn more about the ways we support students to enhance their future at: www.winchester.ac.uk/careers

• We offer a variety of student support services to ensure all students wellbeing needs are catered for.

• The Mental Wellbeing Services is made up of a team of trained psychological professionals who are able to offer students information, advice and guidance on a range of issues relating to mental health and wellbeing, including short term mental health advice and counselling, which can be provided face-to-face or online.

• Student Life Advisers offer no appointment needed drop-ins as well as one-to-one appointments where we can explore students needs and help them to find the right form of support.

• The Students and Money team can assist, guide and support students with questions about funding their studies, aiming to make finance issues as clear and accessible as possible.