Open Day - The Open College of the Arts | Distance Learning Degrees and Courses

Discover flexible distance learning, explore a wide range of creative courses, and see how OCA can help you achieve your goals.

Virtual Open Days

Discover how flexible, distance learning works at the Open College of the Arts. Whether you are returning to study after a break, looking to change careers, or exploring a creative passion for the first time, our Open Day events are designed to show you the paths available to you.

Join live sessions to meet our tutors, learn about our open-access enrolment, and hear from our student community. Explore the schedule below to find the sessions that match your interests and register your interest to receive useful information on studying with OCA.

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Upcoming Virtual Open Day Events

Short Courses Webinar

Join our live session to find out more about CPD-accredited art Short Courses with OCA helping you to get creative and advance your career. This informal online session is a chance to meet some of our tutors and ask any questions about our current short course offer. You can bring any questions you may have along to this interactive session, or simply listen in. to find out more.

Wednesday 25 March 2026, 6PM – 7PM (GMT)

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Explore Our Resources

To help you prepare for your studies, we have gathered key information regarding our admissions process, the support we provide, and the creative tools you will have at your fingertips.

Admissions & Enrolment

Learn more about our open-access policy, review our step-by-step enrolment guide, find details on upcoming intake dates, and explore flexible payment options including Student Finance and instalment plans.

Support & Accessibility

Explore our guidance on Studying with Disabilities, which includes information on support plans, alternative formats, and DSA Guidance.

OCA Library Services

As an OCA student, you will have access to an extensive range of digital resources. Our library services are designed for distance learners

Student Stories

Hear from our community about their creative journeys, the support they received, and where their studies have taken them

Virtual Open Day Webinars

Student Panels

Hear from our students about their experiences of studying with OCA.

Drawing and Painting Student Panel

Photography, Creative Writing and Place Student Panel

BA (Hons) Creative Arts Webinar

BA (Hons) Fine Art Webinar

BA (Hons) Music Webinar

BA (Hons) Creative Writing Webinar

BA (Hons) Photography Webinar

BA (Hons) Illustration Webinar

BA (Hons) Graphic Design Webinar

BA (Hons) Visual Communications Webinar

BA (Hons) Interior Design Webinar

BA (Hons) Textiles Webinar

BA (Hons) Drawing Webinar

BA (Hons) Painting Webinar

Research and Resources Webinar

Hear from our BA (Hons) Textiles students as they share insights into their studies at OCA.

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