Applicant Taster Days

Applicant taster days

Applicant Taster Days are designed to give you a flavour of what studying at Birmingham City University is really like. During the day you will be able to find out more about your course as well as meet with tutors and students.

We are just finalising the details of our next applicant taster days and will upload the information to this page as soon as it is ready.

Applicant Taster Days are designed to give you a flavour of what studying at Birmingham City University is really like. During the day you will be able to find out more about your course as well as meet with tutors and students.

Dates and booking

February 05 Wed
February 15 Sat
February 26 Wed
March 07 Sat
March 11 Wed

Book your place

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.

Schedules

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2.00pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science

While the 20th century produced software that obeys programmers' intuition faultlessly, the 21st century requires software with a mind of its own that can tackle situations that are too numerous to address individually. For example recommending friends on Facebook, videos on youtube, products on Amazon, and personalised treatments. Moreover, consider predicting cybercrime, driving cars without human drivers and picturing a black hole millions of light years away. It is simply impractical to manually devise an answer for every such situation, let alone program it. Therefore, Data Science has become a fundamental computing paradigm behind virtually every modern technological breakthrough; in fact, the 2019 Turing Prize (the Nobel Prize of Computer Science) was awarded to a Data Scientist. Data Scientists are also hired as Machine Learning Specialists, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Analysts and Data Engineers.

This workshop will be a hands on activity to introduce you to Machine Learning and Data Science. The workshop will teach you how to find patterns in data and predict future events. Particularly, the workshop will use statistics from the famous but unfortunate ship Titanic to detect patterns in the types of people who were drowned. Later, the workshop will also show how to use data to predict how a movie will be rated.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45am – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science – part 1

While the 20th century produced software that obeys programmers' intuition faultlessly, the 21st century requires software with a mind of its own that can tackle situations that are too numerous to address individually. For example recommending friends on Facebook, videos on youtube, products on Amazon, and personalised treatments. Moreover, consider predicting cybercrime, driving cars without human drivers and picturing a black hole millions of light years away. It is simply impractical to manually devise an answer for every such situation, let alone program it. Therefore, Data Science has become a fundamental computing paradigm behind virtually every modern technological breakthrough; in fact, the 2019 Turing Prize (the Nobel Prize of Computer Science) was awarded to a Data Scientist. Data Scientists are also hired as Machine Learning Specialists, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Analysts and Data Engineers.

This workshop will be a hands on activity to introduce you to Machine Learning and Data Science. The workshop will teach you how to find patterns in data and predict future events. Particularly, the workshop will use statistics from the famous but unfortunate ship Titanic to detect patterns in the types of people who were drowned. Later, the workshop will also show how to use data to predict how a movie will be rated.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science – part 2

Continuing on from the session before lunch, you’ll continue with your hands on taster session in Machine Learning and Data Science, finding patterns in data and predicting future events.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions.

a) Make the virtual appear real: take the controls in a Game Engine
Control of 3D characters in games and virtual environments is paramount to creating seamless interaction. You’ll get to use an industry standard Game Engine - Unity. Iterate and improve the control system for a character in a 3D world and make the virtual seem real.

b) Explore 2D Gaming: Create a 2D platformer
From Donkey Kong to Super Mario Brothers, 2D platformers have been a mainstay of the Games industry for many years. You’ll learn how to create a 2D platformer using the Construct tool where you’ll rapidly develop your ideas and delve into the intricacies of 2D Gaming.

c) Bring your own character to life
Minecraft through Fortnite, we all love the characters we play. You'll be able to create your very own character using industry standard modelling software - Autodesk Maya. We'll then integrate this character into a Game Engine (Unity or Unreal Engine 4) and write a program with code to move the character around.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions. - Part 1

a) Make the virtual appear real: take the controls in a Game Engine
Control of 3D characters in games and virtual environments is paramount to creating seamless interaction. You’ll get to use an industry standard Game Engine - Unity. Iterate and improve the control system for a character in a 3D world and make the virtual seem real.

b) Explore 2D Gaming: Create a 2D platformer
From Donkey Kong to Super Mario Brothers, 2D platformers have been a mainstay of the Games industry for many years. You’ll learn how to create a 2D platformer using the Construct tool where you’ll rapidly develop your ideas and delve into the intricacies of 2D Gaming.

c) Bring your own character to life
Minecraft through Fortnite, we all love the characters we play. You'll be able to create your very own character using industry standard modelling software - Autodesk Maya. We'll then integrate this character into a Game Engine (Unity or Unreal Engine 4) and write a program with code to move the character around.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions. - Part 2

Continue your hands-on taster sessions in the afternoon, picking up where you left off.

a) Make the virtual appear real: take the controls in a Game Engine
Control of 3D characters in games and virtual environments is paramount to creating seamless interaction. You’ll get to use an industry standard Game Engine - Unity. Iterate and improve the control system for a character in a 3D world and make the virtual seem real.

b) Explore 2D Gaming: Create a 2D platformer
From Donkey Kong to Super Mario Brothers, 2D platformers have been a mainstay of the Games industry for many years. You’ll learn how to create a 2D platformer using the Construct tool where you’ll rapidly develop your ideas and delve into the intricacies of 2D Gaming.

c) Bring your own character to life
Minecraft through Fortnite, we all love the characters we play. You'll be able to create your very own character using industry standard modelling software - Autodesk Maya. We'll then integrate this character into a Game Engine (Unity or Unreal Engine 4) and write a program with code to move the character around.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the City Centre campus. Explore our industry-standard green screen studio and film/TV sets. Check out the computer labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2.00pm

Get hands-on with our taster session!

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas, Cyber Security and ethical hacking. These areas are all fundamental elements to most of your course, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core cybersecurity concepts. Would you like to hack a website? We will look at an example tool used to hack a website, an SQL injection attack, and explore how you would respond to this within industry. Plus, we will discuss the issues within the law for these types of attacks on the network and network services..

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with our taster session – part 1

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas, Cyber Security and ethical hacking. These areas are all fundamental elements to most of your course, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core cyber security concepts. Would you like to hack a website? We will look at an example tool used to hack a website, an SQL injection attack, and explore how you would respond to this within industry. Plus, we will discuss the issues within the law for these types of attacks on the network and network services.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with our taster session – part 2

Continuing on from the session before lunch, you’ll continue to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas, Cyber Security and ethical hacking. These areas are all fundamental elements to most of your course, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core cybersecurity concepts. Would you like to hack a website? We will look at an example tool used to hack a website, an SQL injection attack, and explore how you would respond to this within industry. Plus, we will discuss the issues within the law for these types of attacks on the network and network services.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2.00pm

Get hands-on with databases, systems design and computer networks - part 1

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on databases and computer networks. Some of these activities concentrate on problem-solving, focusing on systems design and modelling. These areas are all fundamental elements of Business Information Technology, as well as other computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core concepts. Firstly, we’ll let you loose on querying data to explore how databases can be used to provide essential information to support businesses. The computer networking activity will allow you to set up a physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with databases, systems design and computer networks - part 1

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on databases and computer networks. Some of these activities concentrate on problem-solving, focusing on systems design and modelling. These areas are all fundamental elements of Business Information Technology, as well as other computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core concepts. Firstly, we’ll let you loose on querying data to explore how databases can be used to provide essential information to support businesses. The computer networking activity will allow you to set up a physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with databases, systems design and computer networks - part 2

Continuing on from part 1 - you’ll participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on databases and computer networks. Some of these activities concentrate on problem-solving, focusing on systems design and modelling. Once we’ve let you loose on querying data to explore how databases can be used to provide essential information to support businesses, you’ll then move on to the computer networking activity. This will allow you to set up a physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2.00pm

Get hands-on with computer networks, security and programming

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks, Cyber Security and Computer Programming. These areas are all fundamental elements to most of our computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core computing concepts. Firstly, we’ll let you loose on a computer network: you’ll get to setup the physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic. Then, the computer programming segment will allow you to explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with computer networks, security and programming - part 1

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks, Cyber Security and Computer Programming. These areas are all fundamental elements to most of our computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core computing concepts. Firstly, we’ll let you loose on a computer network: you’ll get to setup the physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic. Then, the computer programming segment will allow you to explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with databases, systems design and computer networks - part 2

Continuing on from part 1 - you’ll continue to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks, Cyber Security and Computer Programming. Once we’ve let you loose on a computer network: you’ll get to setup the physical network, configure it, and make use of software tools to examine the network traffic, you will then move on to the computer programming segment. This will allow you to explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2pm

Get hands-on with the world of programming.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity focused Computer Programming. Problem solving and programming is fundamental to most of our computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core computing concepts. In this programming activity you will explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with the world of programming – part 1

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity focused Computer Programming. Problem solving and programming is fundamental to most of our computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core computing concepts. In this programming activity you will explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with the world of programming – part 2

Continuing on from the session before lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity focused Computer Programming. Problem solving and programming is fundamental to most of our computing courses, so this is your chance to get familiar with some core computing concepts. In this programming activity you will explore the development of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based application and harness the Event Driven programming paradigm to drive user interaction.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the City Centre campus. Explore our industry-standard green screen studio and film/TV sets. Check out the computer labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2pm

Get hands-on with the world of Computer Forensics

Criminal activities that make use of computers and other internet-enabled digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and digital cameras have sky-rocketed over the past few decades, they are becoming more and more sophisticated and pose new challenges to the police and intelligence agencies. Crime-fighting is now relying increasingly on digital forensics experts to analyse ‘digital evidence’ in order to bring criminals to justice.

During our interactive taster session, you’ll have the opportunity to get first-hand experience in forensic imaging for the investigation of sophisticated techniques like Steganography (the art of making data invisible!), data recovery, breaking encryption and password cracking. You’ll explore how digital media is used for criminal activities and the various tools and techniques that are used by forensic investigators and the police to detect evidence of those crimes.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with the world of Computer Forensics – part 1

Criminal activities that make use of computers and other internet-enabled digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and digital cameras have sky-rocketed over the past few decades, they are becoming more and more sophisticated and pose new challenges to the police and intelligence agencies. Crime-fighting is now relying increasingly on digital forensics experts to analyse ‘digital evidence’ in order to bring criminals to justice.

During our interactive taster session, you’ll have the opportunity to get first-hand experience in forensic imaging for the investigation of sophisticated techniques like Steganography (the art of making data invisible!), data recovery, breaking encryption and password cracking. You’ll explore how digital media is used for criminal activities and the various tools and techniques that are used by forensic investigators and the police to detect evidence of those crimes.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with the world of Computer Forensics – part 2

Continuing on from the pre-lunch session, you’ll continue to get first-hand experience in forensic imaging for the investigation of sophisticated techniques like Steganography (the art of making data invisible!), data recovery, breaking encryption and password cracking. You’ll continue exploring how digital media is used for criminal activities and the various tools and techniques that are used by forensic investigators and the police to detect evidence of those crimes.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the City Centre campus. Explore our industry-standard green screen studio and film/TV sets. Check out the computer labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2pm

Get hands-on with computer networks and security

Today we use the internet for many things in our daily lives from education to communication, conducting transactions, entertainment and information. The power and influence the internet has on our daily lives should not be underestimated, thus those who control it can have influence on our decisions. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks and Network Security.

We will look at a few ways the internet can be used to ‘fool’ us into giving away access to our information. On the taster day will show you a typical networking architecture in a simulated environment. You will have the opportunity to see where students gain experience using real equipment and various tools.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with computer networks and security – part 1

Today we use the internet for many things in our daily lives from education to communication, conducting transactions, entertainment and information. The power and influence the internet has on our daily lives should not be underestimated, thus those who control it can have influence on our decisions. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks and Network Security.

We will look at a few ways the internet can be used to ‘fool’ us into giving away access to our information. On the taster day will show you a typical networking architecture in a simulated environment. You will have the opportunity to see where students gain experience using real equipment and various tools.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with computer networks and security – part 2

Continuing on from the previous taster session, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in some fascinating hands-on activities focused on the areas of Computer Networks and Network Security. We will look at a few ways the internet can be used to ‘fool’ us into giving away access to our information. On the taster day will show you a typical networking architecture in a simulated environment. You will have the opportunity to see where students gain experience using real equipment and various tools.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the City Centre campus. Explore our industry-standard green screen studio and film/TV sets. Check out the computer labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

Open all sections

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

1.50pm

Get hands-on with a Computing Taster Session

Get hands on with an exciting and informative taster session, designed to give you an insight into your future course. You’ll get to use our fantastic facilities, meet some of your future classmates and learn a few new skills! Once we’ve finalised the specific details of these sessions, we’ll post the information here, so make sure you check back for regular updates and a sneak peek of what you’ll be experiencing on your applicant taster day.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 1.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Computing courses and how they’ll help you to become a successful graduate with the skills to build a smarter society. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Get hands-on with a Computing Taster Session

Get hands on with an exciting and informative taster session, designed to give you an insight into your future course. You’ll get to use our fantastic facilities, meet some of your future classmates and learn a few new skills! Once we’ve finalised the specific details of these sessions, we’ll post the information here, so make sure you check back for regular updates and a sneak peek of what you’ll be experiencing on your applicant taster day. (Please note – this generic statement will be amended at a later date to be more specific, once academic plans have been finalised. We will update this section of the ATD schedules then.)

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the computing facilities based at the contemporary Millennium Point building. Check out the computer and networking labs, where you’ll be able to put your knowledge into practice with state of the art equipment. You’ll also get to see where you’ll have your lectures as well other facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

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View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 11am and 1pm to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 1 – 1.30pm for registration for your applicant taster day.

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a digital tech professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Digital Technology courses and how they’ll help gain the skills to embark on a successful career in our digital age. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry!

We can also give you more information on how to gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading companies in your chosen field. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with your final year project. You’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

2.00pm

Get hands-on with digital media computing taster sessions

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a fascinating hands-on activity focused on digital media technology. This is your chance to gain real insight, have fun and get hands on with some core concepts.

Tutorial: ‘Realistic’ movements in animated environments: 3D Software

Whether you are flossing in Fortnite or being ‘Owned’ in Overwatch, the believability of characters’ movement is hugely important to the playability of the game. You’ll discover the physics of movement in 3D environments, rig and move your character, as well as apply techniques to bring its movement to life.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the city centre campus. Explore our cutting-edge multimedia laboratories, green screen studio, music/sound studios and film/TV sets. You’ll also get access to our prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: a £57 million teaching and performance facility. Check out the computer and networking labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

If you’re interested in looking at accommodation for your course, please turn up between 9.30am and 11.30am to book yourself onto a tour. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day.

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

An 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 Student’s Union. If you’re not interested in this, please make sure you’re here between 11.15am – 11.45am for registration for your applicant taster day. .

We’ll give you more information on how you can gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading tech companies. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with final year projects. In our welcome talk, you’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a digital tech professional

Your student experience starts here. You’ll learn more about our Digital Technology courses and how they’ll help gain the skills to embark on a successful career in our digital age. Discover how you can get involved in a team-based project in your first year, which will give you the chance to create an innovative tech product that you can showcase to industry experts!

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry!

We can also give you more information on how to gain experience in the industry with a placement year, giving you the opportunity to work with leading companies in your chosen field. Plus, learn more about how industry mentors can support you with your final year project. You’ll discover that there are many unmissable opportunities available to you when studying with us!

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with digital media computing

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a fascinating hands-on activity focused on digital media technology. This is your chance to gain real insight, have fun and get hands on with some core concepts.

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

Take advantage of this hour, not only to eat, but to chat to your fellow applicants – it’s a great way to get to know them before you start in September. It’s also a great opportunity to chat to our academics and student ambassadors and ask them any questions you may have.

1.50pm

Tutorial: ‘Realistic’ movements in animated environments: 3D Software

Whether you are flossing in Fortnite or being ‘Owned’ in Overwatch, the believability of characters’ movement is hugely important to the playability of the game. You’ll discover the physics of movement in 3D environments, rig and move your character, as well as apply techniques to bring its movement to life.

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

You’ll take a tour of the facilities based at the city centre campus. Explore our cutting-edge multimedia laboratories, green screen studio, music/sound studios and film/TV sets. You’ll also get access to our prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: a £57 million teaching and performance facility. Check out the computer and networking labs, discover where you’ll have your lectures and take a peek at other campus facilities that will be of use to you throughout your time here.

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

Once you’ve taken your tour, we’ll summarise the day with some final bits of information that we think you’ll find useful. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have before you go, so make sure you prepare some for us!

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

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Experience student life

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See our kit

Explore our campus including our newly upgraded facilities.

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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 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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View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

2.00pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

10.45am – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science – part 1

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

1.50pm

Get hands-on with the world of Data Science – part 2

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

12.15pm – 1.00pm

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Check in for your taster sessions

1.30pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a technology professional

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

2pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions.

3.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

4.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

View schedule for Saturday visit days

9.30am – 11.30am

Accommodation Tours – (optional)

10.45pm – 11.30am

University Welcome Talk – (optional)

11.15am – 11.45am

Check in for your taster sessions

11.45am – 12.15pm

Welcome Talk – Start your journey to becoming a Computing Professional

Learn more about how we’ll link you to industry.

12.15pm – 1.15pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions. - Part 1

1.15pm – 1.45pm

Lunch and Networking

1.50pm

Get hands-on with Games Development. Gain insight into making games with our Taster Sessions. - Part 2

2.30pm

See where you’ll be studying! Take a tour of your labs, lecture rooms and more…

3.30pm

It’s all about you, so get your questions ready!

View schedule for Wednesday visit days

11.00am - 1.00pm