Conferences and visits
Birmingham City University is running a series of conferences and visits for schools and colleges for 2012.
Visiting the University is an excellent opportunity for pupils to experience the University environment.
We are offering a number of dates, with specific programmes designed for pupils from Year 9 through to Year 13.
We tailor the conferences (post-16) and visits (pre-16) to meet the needs of each particular year group, for example, raising aspirations with younger pupils or planning entry to Higher Education with older years.
Pre-16 visits and Post-16 conferences
You can book for any of the following pre-16 or post-16 visits or conferences online, or if you prefer you can use our printed booking form.
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Pre-16 visits
A series of visits aimed at Year 9,10 & 11 students to experience the University environment for themselves at City North Campus, Perry Barr. These half day visits include ‘lecture style’ talks, workshops, tours and quizzes to encourage their journey of exploring Higher Education and what it has to offer.
Post-16 conferences
A series of HE conferences aimed at year 12 & 13 students to help prepare and facilitate planning and researching Higher Education covering topics that are most important to the students at each stage of the process.
Date |
Time |
Programme & Year Group |
| Feb 9 |
12.30pm-3.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 12
Programme B |
| Mar 21 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 12
Programme B |
| May 17 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 12
Programme C |
| Jun 6 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 12
Programme C |
| Sept 11 |
12.30pm-3.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 13
Programme D |
| Oct 18 |
9.30am-12.30pm |
Conference aimed at Year 13
Programme D |
I found the overall experience to be worthwhile to all students; giving them a clear insight of what university life involves and also what students need to do get to university."
Ninestiles Secondary School
Virtual chats for Schools and Colleges
We have a series of online, virtual chats for students and staff from schools and colleges. Experts within the university will be ready to talk to and answer questions surrounding the topics below and any other questions about BCU and Higher Education.
For more information and to register visit Chat Live.
Date |
Time |
Title and topic |
| Feb 10 |
10am-12pm |
How do I choose a course?
The aim of this virtual chat session is to provide advice about the factors that need to be taken into consideration when making that all important decision about which course and university. |
| Mar 22 |
1pm-3pm |
Researching Careers
We’ll be offering some advice on how students can research the career that best suits them. |
| Apr 13 |
3pm-5pm |
Making the most out of an Open Day
This chat will offer some hints and tips about preparing for university open days – and how to get the most out of the day. |
| May 18 |
11am-1pm |
Understanding UCAS & What is clearing?
This session will clarify any concerns or confusion about how the UCAS process works – and what it means for a student to apply for a place through Clearing. |
| June 7 |
9.30pm-11.30pm |
What are admissions tutors looking for?
For anyone from schools and colleges who would like more information about what Admissions Tutors are looking for in applications for particular subject areas. This session will offer useful advice. |
| Sept 12 |
10am-12pm |
Understanding UCAS & writing personal statements
This session will be invaluable for anyone with concerns over how personal statements fit in to the UCAS application process. We’ll also be offering some hints and tips for writing an effective personal statement. |
| Oct 19 |
2pm-4pm |
Student Finance
This session will focus upon student finance: what it costs to go to university, how the funding system works, what has to be paid back when. |