Open day for interested IT students

Monday, 10 October 2016 00:00

Students are invited to attend an open day at the new IT and Education Campus this week.

On Wednesday the University College Isle of Man and the International Centre for Technology will be showing off the facilities and new courses for 2017.

The UCM offers a range of IT degree courses such as computer science, business, marketing and event management - from next year it will add cybersecurity and a Masters in computer science.

Gail Corrin is the higher education manager:

The open day starts at 2.30pm at the Nunnery - people are encouraged to car share or walk as there is limited parking.

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