Mature prospective applicants
As well as attending many college based events that are aimed at mature students, we currently work with the Open College Network WM to host the 'Access Fair for Adult Learners' at Birmingham City University. Approximately 12 HEIs from the West Midlands region attend, offering advice to Access students about entry to their courses. It is widely publicised in FE colleges throughout the region. We also offer talks on admission to HE including advice on welfare and finance issues. Approximately 200-300 students attend.We also offer a University Experience Day for Access Students called Access All Areas.
The aim of the event is for the learners to be a university student for a day, get an insight into the real learning environment and find out about the issues and support available to them. The programme of the day:
Discover learning
- Attend a lecture
- Receive advice on assignments
- Get the most from libraries
Discover services
- Check out IT and support facilities
- Learn about distance learning
Discover the campus
- View the teaching and learning facilities
- Visit to the nursery
Discover expertise
- Get advice on money matters
- Find out about student support issues
- Meet former Access students on courses at Birmingham City University
For further details please e-mail: education.liaison@bcu.ac.uk or telephone 0121 331 6318.