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Saturday 21 November
11am - 2.30pm
Postgraduate courses
In-person event
Thursday 3 December
11am - 2.30pm
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
In-person event
Open Days at BCU
Build the skills employers are looking for
Open Day: 21 November
Teams you can meet on the day
Student support
Discover support for ADHD, dyslexia, access needs, mental health and more.
Accommodation
Chat to the team about your options and how to choose the right home for you.
Admissions
Get support with your application and personal statement.
Opportunities
Find out how to become more employable with careers support and more.
BCU Sport
Explore the sports teams you could join, from competitive basketball to social run clubs.
Apprenticeships
Learn more about how to apply and how Degree Apprenticeships work.
Why go to a BCU Open Day?
- Meet the people behind the teaching: Our tutors aren’t just academics, they’re practitioners. Designers, journalists, engineers and performers. Discover their passion and expertise through 121 chats.
- Chat to current students: The best advice comes from the ones already living it. Get honest answers about making friends, clubs and societies, workload, timetables and more.
- Experience our campus: Can you see yourself studying here? See the facilities you’ll be using and get a feel for the BCU community.
- Ask us anything: Can I afford university? Can I commute from home? Can I get any scholarships or bursaries? How much teaching time will I get?
- Learn about support: ADHD, dyslexia, disability, mental health and more. Chat to staff and discover how BCU can support your needs.
Deciding where to apply?
Visiting an Open Day helps you answer the questions you can’t answer online.
- Will I feel like I belong here?
- Do I connect with the course team?
- What is the atmosphere like on campus?
- Would I feel supported here?
Frequently asked questions
Discover more about Open Days at BCU
What happens at an Open Day, and how is it useful? Find out what you can actually learn by visiting BCU in person. Get your questions answered and meet the people behind the teaching.
10 Reasons to go to a BCU Open Day
What happens at an Open Day, and how does attending one help you? If you're not sure whether to visit us, we've created a list to help you decide.
Why attend an Open Day?
How an Open Day can help you choose your course
Struggling to decide on what course to choose? Coming to an Open Day could help you make your decision.
Help with your decision
Make the most of your day
Don't know where to start? Get a simple, Open Day checklist plus tips to get the most value from your visit.
Maximise your time
Questions to ask at an Open Day
This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. If you're not sure what to ask, here's a list to get you started.
What to ask
Make a day of it
Once you're done at the Open Day there's loads more to explore in Birmingham. Here's how to make the most of your visit.
What to do in Birmingham
How to attend an open day cheaply
Discover travel and food discounts plus free things to do in Birmingham.
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Travelling by coach?
If you're thinking about getting to one of our Open Days by coach, you could get a discount on your tickets!
Click the link below to see full terms and conditions and get your discount.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Open Day: 21 Nov