Applicant taster days
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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.
In-depth information
Get in-depth information about your chosen course.
Experience student life
Learn about the student experience and where your course will take you.
See our kit
Explore our campus including our newly upgraded facilities.
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.
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 makes business with us special. 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 interest in business with us.
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11.00am - 1.00pmOptional Accommodation toursIf you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11.00am and 13.00pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
12.15pm - 1.00pmOptional University Welcome TalkAn optional Welcome Talk where you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about the university and have the chance to speak with teams such as Student Affairs and the Students’ Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
1.00pm – 1.30pmArrival and RegistrationRegistration for School activities/talks, Level 0, Curzon Building, City Centre Campus. |
1.30pm - 4.00pmSchool activities/talks and Parent Q&APlease note: Parents are welcome to come along to the talks, but the activity sessions are for applicants only. However, parent Q&A sessions will also be available throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a range of subject-specific talks and interactive sessions, giving you the chance to see for yourself the practical skills you develop, and career prospects open to you, through our courses. You will also get the opportunity to meet members of the course team and ask any questions you might have about your chosen subject. |
9.30am - 11.30amOptional Accommodation toursIf you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11.00am and 13.00pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
10.45am - 11.30amOptional University Welcome TalkAn optional Welcome Talk where you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about the university and have the chance to speak with teams such as Student Affairs and the Students’ Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here at 13.00pm for registration for your applicant taster day. |
11.30am – 12.00pmArrival and RegistrationRegistration for School activities/talks, Level 0, Curzon Building, City Centre Campus. |
12.00pm - 3.00pmSchool activities/talks and Parent Q&APlease note: Parents are welcome to come along to the talks, but the activity sessions are for applicants only. However, parent Q&A sessions will also be available throughout the afternoon. Enjoy a range of subject-specific talks and interactive sessions, giving you the chance to see for yourself the practical skills you develop, and career prospects open to you, through our courses. You will also get the opportunity to meet members of the course team and ask any questions you might have about your chosen subject. |
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