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Applicant taster days

We are sorry to inform you that we have decided to postpone our remaining Applicant Taster Days given current concerns around holding large public events during the coronavirus outbreak. We're sorry for any inconvenience this causes but hope you understand that the health and wellbeing of our visitors, students and staff is our number one priority. Up-to-date information on BCU’s response to coronavirus can be found on our coronavirus information page.

We are sorry to inform you that we have decided to postpone our remaining Applicant Taster Days given current concerns around holding large public events during the coronavirus outbreak. We're sorry for any inconvenience this causes but hope you understand that the health and wellbeing of our visitors, students and staff is our number one priority. Up-to-date information on BCU’s response to coronavirus can be found on our coronavirus information page.

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  • Dates
  • What to expect
  • Why come
  • Schedule
  • Directions

Dates and booking

  • February 15 Sat
  • February 19 Wed
  • February 26 Wed
  • March 11 Wed
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Notes
  • As part of the application process, you will receive a formal email inviting you to register for an Applicant Taster Day. If you have been offered a place and have not yet received your invite, please let us know.
  • You will find your username and password instructions in the official acknowledgement email we sent to you when we first processed your application.
  • Some dates may not host Applicant Taster Days for all courses. The available dates for your course will be shown after you click ‘Book Your Place’ and login. If a date is not listed, then it is not available for your course.

What to expect on the day

An applicant taster day is more in depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. Here's some of the things you'll be able to see and do on your visit. See a schedule of the day.

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In-depth information

Get in-depth information about your chosen course.

Experience student life

Learn about the student experience here and where your course will take you.

Explore the campuses

See the equipment that you’ll be using on your course.

Meet the experts

Meet the experts

Talk in person to your future academic tutors.

Chat to students

Speak informally to our students to find out what it's really like here.

Tales of the unexpected

Get all the info you need

Find out about finance, accommodation and all the support on offer to students.

Why come to a taster day

Attending one of these days is the best way to find out what it’s like to study Art at Birmingham City University. Even if you've already come along to one of our Open Days, the Applicant Taster Day provides you with that extra level of detail to inform your choice. It is also an opportunity for us to find out about you and what drives you to explore your subject interest.

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