Your first step towards starting college with confidence!
There are 2 sessions available – choose the one that works best for you.
Thursday 25th June 2026
Important: Registration closes Thursday 18th of June 2026.
Choosing the right course is a big decision. The Big Welcome gives you the chance to experience it before you start.
By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident and ready to begin your journey.
✔ Course taster sessions
✔ Meet your tutors
✔ Tour of facilities
✔ Student support guidance
✔ Meet other new students
Everything is designed to help you feel confident about your next step.
If you’re planning on getting here by public transport, Peterborough College is well connected by local bus routes, with regular services running between Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
Parking on site is limited so we recommend using one of the convenient drop-off options available.
The event for media, journalism and photography applicants will take place at the Media & Journalism Centre in Peterborough.
Address:
Media & Journalism Centre
50 Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1SB
Please enter the college campus via Eastfield Road. Staff will then be on hand to direct you to a safe drop-off point and guide you to the check-in area.
Media, journalism and photography applicants should be dropped off at the Media & Journalism Centre.
Please bring a water bottle, a pen and a notepad for note-taking. Feel free to bring snacks for your break.
Clothing requirements vary depending on your subject area:
Other subject areas have no specific requirements.
To help the session stay focused on preparing students for their course, the Big Welcome Event is for students only. Please don’t worry, our friendly staff will guide you through everything on the day.
Transport is not provided for this event, so please plan your journey in advance.
We understand that sometimes plans change. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know so we can support you with the next steps.
Not currently. However, if you cannot attend your original booking, let us know via the link above and we will contact you if a place becomes available at an alternative time.
If you’re thinking about changing your course, please let us know as soon as possible so we can help you explore your options.
The course has opened doors for me. There was a great balance of theory and practical work. I would definitely recommend this course for people who want to go into healthcare!
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