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Where the opportunities start

At the University of Wolverhampton, we're all about helping you get where you want to go – whether that's your dream career, starting something new, or making a real impact.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing universities (based on UCAS acceptances, 2024–25), and students are taking notice. We ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for University of the Year at the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026.

Whether you join us at our Wolverhampton or Walsall campus, you'll become part of a diverse, inclusive community where everyone is supported to succeed. We're rated 5 Stars (Excellent) by QS Stars (2026) and ranked Top 3 in England for social mobility in the Higher Education Policy Institute's Social Mobility Index (2025), helping students from all backgrounds achieve their potential.

Every student. Every degree. Placements guaranteed.

We don’t just talk about employability – we build it into your course. Professional placements are offered on every degree, meaning you get real industry experience before you graduate.

Combined with the support available from our careers teams, it means you’ll hit the ground running and feel prepared when looking for work. Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk/placements

Support from day one

Starting university can feel like a lot – that's why we've made it easier. Our Gateway team is here before you even start to help with:

  • Course advice and application support.
  • Student finance, scholarships and bursaries.
  • Guidance on accommodation and wellbeing.

You'll always know where to go and who to ask.

Once you're here, you'll also have access to:

Safe, social, and student-focused living

We know where you live matters. Our accommodation has been ranked No.1 in the UK (Investor in Students Survey 2026, Gold Award), so you can feel safe, settled and supported from day one.

We offer:

A great place to be a student

Wolverhampton is one of the UK’s most affordable student cities – meaning your money goes further.
  • Lower living costs than many UK cities.
  • Well-connected location (easy access across the UK).
  • Friendly, diverse and welcoming.
It’s a place where you can focus on your future – without the pressure of high living costs.

Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find something to enjoy in Wolverhampton and the surrounding area. If you’re into your football, you can’t miss Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux stadium right on campus. You can try climbing, bouldering and more at Wolf Mountain Activity Centre, or grab some mates for ten-pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl in the city centre.

We have an exclusive partnership with The Halls, so sing along with your favourite acts, such as Freya Skye, Yard Act, or Skye Newman, or have a laugh with comedians like Joe Lycett or Paul Smith.

If you’re a quiet soul who prefers something more solitary, West Park offers a lovely atmosphere for walks, birdwatching or just being in (slightly tamed) nature. There are loads of clubs that you can join and be part of where being in large crowds or talking lots aren’t on the table – reading groups, board gaming, as well as places you can happily go alone like Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Bantock House and Garden, or Lockworks cinema.

Investing in your experience

We’ve invested £160 million in campuses, facilities and digital learning in recent years – with another £70 million planned.

That means:
  • Modern teaching spaces and specialist facilities including libraries, social spaces, food court and students’ union.
  • Industry-relevant learning environments. Whatever you’re studying, we’re equipped with the latest technology.
  • A university that’s growing and improving.

From Wolverhampton to the world

Our graduates go on to do incredible things.

  • Abi Daré – New York Times bestselling author
  • Shani Dhanda – leading inclusion activist
  • Fatou Baldeh MBE – women’s rights campaigner
  • Harpreet Singh Jandu (PBN) – global music star
  • Chef Tolu ‘Eros’ Erogbogbo – international chef & TV host
  • Jannicke Mikkelsen – Norway’s first astronaut

…and many more shaping industries, communities and culture worldwide.

Take your next step

Whether you’re exploring your options or already thinking about applying, the University of Wolverhampton gives you:
  • Real-world experience
  • Strong support
  • A place to belong

Schools and college activities

– delivered in your school/college or on our campus.

Our UK Recruitment and Partnerships team is dedicated to connecting with and supporting schools and colleges across the Midlands as well as the rest of the UK.

Delivering activities both on and off campus, we’re dedicated to supporting schools and colleges to assist learners with their journey to higher education. We offer a wide range of activities and can also tailor sessions to your requirements. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Activities include:

General higher education sessions

Delivered in your school or college, we offer a range of "How to..." talks and workshops covering general higher education topics, specifically targeted at Year 11 students and above.

Subject talks

We offer a range of "Careers in..." talks, exploring different course options and the career pathways they can lead to. These sessions are specifically targeted at Year 11 students and above and have been developed to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4 and 7.

Discovery Days

We offer a range of subject-specific on-campus Discovery Days throughout the academic year. We look forward to welcoming you to our events.

Campus visit days

Your students will have the chance to talk to our student ambassadors about their journey to higher education, their course, their future career aspirations, and ask any questions they may have.

Masterclasses

These workshops can be delivered either at your school or college or here at the University of Wolverhampton. They give students the opportunity to find out more about our courses and experience a taste of what studying with us is like.

STEM Response Team

Bringing exciting science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities to schools and colleges.

Teacher and adviser support

As well as offering a range of activities for your students, we're also here to support teachers and advisers. We keep staff up to date with the latest developments in higher education and provide activities that help you confidently support your students as they prepare for university.

Be who you want to be at the University of Wolverhampton

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Aerospace Engineering Masterclass - Aircraft Innovation and Development University of Wolverhampton This workshop offers participants an introduction to the exciting field of Aerospace Engineering, exploring various career pathways within the industry. Attendees will gain insights into the design and development of aircraft, with a special focus on future airplane concepts tailored for human life.
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Attend careers and HE fairs University of Wolverhampton The Recruitment team are happy to support any in school or college events that you are running!
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Automotive and Motorsport Engineering Masterclass - Designing of Car parts and Troubleshooting University of Wolverhampton This workshop introduces participants to the dynamic fields of Automotive and Motorsport Engineering, offering insights into various career pathways within these industries. Attendees will explore the fundamentals of car and car parts design, gaining hands-on knowledge of the engineering processes involved in creating high-performance vehicles.
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Business Masterclass - An Introduction to Strategy University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Business Management. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Calling all thrill seekers: Design and market your own theme park University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Marketing. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Creating a new business idea University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Economics University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Economics. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Influencing and Presenting: How to put the nerves in the box! University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Business Management and Leadership. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Managing a firm: How would you do it? University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Business Management and Leadership. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Recipe for success: have you got what it takes to design a new chocolate bar? University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Marketing. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - The Psychology of Investing: Managing Bias University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Accounting and Finance. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Top of the Class: Design a creative marketing campaign for your school University of Wolverhampton These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Business Masterclass - Unlocking the Value in Mergers & Acquisitions: Essential Skills for Business University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Business within the area of Accounting and Finance. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Careers in Accounting and Finance University of Wolverhampton This session will help students find about more about the range of careers available to them with a degree in accounting and finance.
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Careers in Construction University of Wolverhampton This session looks at the construction sector and the different roles that are available within this fast paced exciting industry.
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Careers in Engineering University of Wolverhampton This session looks at the engineering sector and the different roles that are available within this fast paced exciting industry.
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Careers in Health University of Wolverhampton Do you know about your options when it comes to exploring careers in Health? The information here should be invaluable in guiding you down the right path.
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Careers in Law University of Wolverhampton This session will help students find about more about the range of careers available to them with a Law degree and the different routes to get there!
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Careers in Psychology University of Wolverhampton Do you know about your options when it comes to pursuing a professional career in psychology? The information here should be invaluable in guiding you down the right path.
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Careers in Social Care University of Wolverhampton A career in social care, whether to work for the NHS, in schools, charities or for local authorities, will require patience and a passion for helping others. Discover the range of roles you could pursue in this sector.
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Education Studies Careers Bingo University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Education: Addressing the Challenges University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Enabling Environments University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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English Masterclass - Child Language Acquisition University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of English within the area of Language, Linguistics and TESOL. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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English Masterclass - Corpus Linguistics University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of English within the area of Language, Linguistics and TESOL. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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English Masterclass - Linguistic Puzzles & how to learn languages University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of English within the area of Language, Linguistics and TESOL. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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English Masterclass - What can we do with Linguistics? University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of English within the area of Language, Linguistics and TESOL. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Equality and Diversity in Education University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Forest School University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Health, well-being and healthy eating University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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How to apply for Student Finance and Budgeting tips University of Wolverhampton This sessions looks at all things student finance and fees as well as thinking about budgeting as a student
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How to apply to University University of Wolverhampton Join our recruitment team for this webinar where we will support you in applying to University as an undergraduate
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How to choose a course & the benefits of University University of Wolverhampton This session is designed to help students to think about key factors for them when choosing the right undergraduate course at university.
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How to write a Personal statement University of Wolverhampton Personal statement presentations and workshops - during this session we will share our top tips for creating personal statements
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Ideal profession session University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Introduction to Education and Social Justice University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Introduction to Educational Psychology: Understanding Yourself as a Learner University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Law Masterclass - "Can We Just Sue?" University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Law. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Law Masterclass - "Damages Higher or Lower?" University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Law. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Law Masterclass - "I haven't nicked it until I've walked out of the shop." University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Law. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Law Masterclass - "I just want you to chop my ears off." University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Law. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Law Masterclass - Parliamentary Law Making: A Constitutional Insight University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from our School of Law. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These Masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as what studying with us is like.
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Masterclass - School of Society and Community University of Wolverhampton The session will involve students engaging and discussing current important topical issues that are prevalent in society today. The masterclass will be of particular interest to students studying GCSEs, BTECs, ACCESS and A Levels in Health and Social Care and Social Science related areas.
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Mechanical Engineering Masterclass - Solar Panel and Power Turbines University of Wolverhampton This workshop introduces participants to the field of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on career pathways and the exciting intersection of renewable energy and engineering design. Attendees will explore how to power turbines using solar panels, gaining insight into sustainable energy solutions and the engineering principles behind them.
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Parent Partnership, a case study University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Saying NO to pencil grippers University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Science Masterclass - “The Real CSI” – who dunnit? University of Wolverhampton We are now offering Masterclasses from courses within our School of Science. These workshops can be delivered at your school or college. These masterclasses give students the chance to find out more about our courses as well as a taster of what studying with us is like.
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Skills for Learning Workshop - Finding quality research University of Wolverhampton In this workshop, we will introduce effective searching techniques to help students locate quality resources for their work. We will also practise evaluating these resources, available through the internet.
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Skills for Learning Workshop - Introduction to Referencing University of Wolverhampton This workshop encourages students to think about why plagiarism is relevant to university and the modern world, and how to avoid it through correct referencing.
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Skills for Learning Workshop - Writing an academic essay University of Wolverhampton This workshop will take students through the important first stages of academic writing. They will learn strategies for answering complex assignment questions and get to grips with an academic style of writing.
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Sustainability in the early years University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Take a Step Privilege Walk University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Talk to our current students University of Wolverhampton Chat to our students about any aspect of university life, from timetables to making friends. They’re friendly and ready to answer any questions they can, so ask away!
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The construct of Childhood University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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The importance of creativity in the early Years University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Understanding Your Educational Journey University of Wolverhampton The School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton are thrilled to offer Masterclasses for students who are interested in studying Early Childhood Studies or Education Studies. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Early Childhood Studies and/or Educational Studies in a classroom-based or practical classroom-based sessions.
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Where to find help and support (and why it’s OK to ask) University of Wolverhampton This session gives an insight to parents and guardians on the importance of student support and where to find it within higher education.
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Why Wolverhampton University of Wolverhampton This session allows students the chance to find out more about the University of Wolverhampton and why we are the University of opportunity.
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