Open Days

Brighton, sheffield & online WaterBear OPEN DAYS

If you are considering a career in music and are curious about studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with us, we’d love to meet you.

BOOK YOUR OPEN DAY PLACE TODAY

We’re WaterBear, the UK college for independent artists, DIY musicians and music entrepreneurs. We offer BA (Hons) degrees and Master’s courses, with study options in Brighton, Sheffield and online. You’ll learn from working music industry professionals, benefit from smaller class sizes and bespoke 1-1 mentoring, while building industry connections through networking, live performance and work experience opportunities. Our degrees are awarded by Falmouth University. To sign up for an Open Day, simply complete the form below and we’ll be in touch with confirmation and more details.

ON-SITE STUDY – BOOK AN OPEN DAY IN BRIGHTON OR SHEFFIELD

Our on-site Open Days take place at our main campus facilities in the heart of Brighton and Sheffield, giving you the chance to experience WaterBear for yourself. You’ll get to explore our teaching spaces, studios and live music venues, meet our tutors and students, and find out more about our courses, facilities and the opportunities available to you. Book your place below.

Each Open Day event lasts around 3-4 hours.
Refreshments are provided on arrival and throughout the day.
Attend a welcome talk from the WaterBear Founders who’ll explain all about the College and what we offer.
Meet our senior education staff and students, who’ll be on hand throughout the day with information about our courses.
Hear from our Music Industries team about the exciting opportunities available to WaterBear students and graduates.
Speak to our Admissions team about applications, accommodation and finance.
Chat with our student ambassadors and get an insight into life at WaterBear.
Take a tour of our college buildings and venues, with live music provided by our talented artists and musicians.
Please remember to bring any specific questions you may have for us.
Everyone who comes to an Open Day should leave with all the information they need to make an informed decision about studying at WaterBear.

Important Information: Our on-site Open Days involve walking between college buildings and venues. If this may present any difficulties, please let us know in the booking form so we can support your visit.

ONLINE STUDY – JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL OPEN DAY

Our virtual Open Days are designed for prospective students interested in studying one of our online courses. Whether you’re balancing study with full-time work, returning to education or applying from overseas, our online Open Days give you the opportunity to find out more about WaterBear and what it’s like to study with us. Book your place below.

Each virtual Open Day lasts around two hours and takes place live on Zoom.
Hear from our Co-Founder and CEO Adam Bushell about WaterBear, our approach to online education and the career opportunities available to our graduates.
Get an insight into our courses through tutor-led presentations, course demonstrations and examples of student work.
Find out how online learning works, including teaching delivery, assessments, flexibility and the support available to you.
Join a live Q&A with current online students and graduates to hear about their experiences, career development and balancing study with other commitments.
Speak to our Admissions team about entry requirements, applications and student support.
Ask questions throughout the event and get a better understanding of what studying online at WaterBear involves.
Leave with the information you need to decide whether an online course at WaterBear is right for you.

Important Information: Our virtual Open Days are hosted live on Zoom. Please book your place below. You’ll receive joining instructions and further details ahead of the event.