Find out if a course at the University Centre is for you at our free explore workshops.
Penwith Campus has been running degree level programmes for several years with many of our students having gone onto great things. Set in a beautiful tree lined campus, with modern buildings, supportive staff and small student class sizes, Penwith offers high quality teaching in a great setting. We are really keen that more people in West Penwith find out the great opportunities there are on their doorstep.
These short, fully funded Explore workshops are an ideal way for someone who is considering their future options to dip their toe back into learning and to find out whether university at Penwith College is for them.
To book a workshop fill out the booking form on this page or for more information contact Kate Poole on 01872 308130 or katepoole@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Making a difference in your community
Tuesday 14 May | 10am – 11am at Penwith College
Interested in exploring careers in youth, community and family work, drug and alcohol services, the voluntary sector and more? Then come and meet current students and staff to explore your options.
Making Science Fun
Friday 17 May | 11am – 12.30pm at Penwith College
Whilst exploring practical science activities which develop children’s natural curiosity to discover the world, you will have an opportunity to find out about careers and pathways into primary schools and early year settings.
Ways to Wellbeing
Friday 21 June | 11am – 12.30pm at Penwith College
Explore ways to promote mental and physical health and wellbeing with a focus on social subscribing.
Get Ready to Fly
Tuesday 02 July | 10am – 1pm at Penwith College
Thinking about getting back into education but not sure where to start? Meet students and staff to explore the  options available at Penwith College.
Criminal Profiling
Wednesday 03 July | 11am – 12.30pm at Penwith CollegeÂ
Explore how profiling techniques are used in the UK and USA in the search for perpetrators of serial violent crimes. There will also be an opportunity to consider your pathway into a career in Psychology.
Introduction to Ceramics
Wednesday 10 July | 10am – 12pm at Penzance Art school
Start exploring all the exciting things you can do with clay. Places are limited so book fast!