Engineering Offer Holder Days

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Take a look at our dates and booking details, and see what you can expect on the day.

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View your schedule for the day and find out what you’ve got to look forward to.

Dates and booking

Available dates can be found below - just click the link for your preferred date to book your place. Only one date can be booked for each course you have applied to, and please be aware that places are limited.

  • Saturday 1 March - bookings now closed
  • Saturday 5 April - bookings now closed
  • Saturday 26 April - bookings now closed

Don't forget to view your schedule for the day to find out what you've got to look forward to.

What is an Offer Holder Day?

An Offer Holder Day is more in-depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. You'll find out more about your course and hear about the student experience through taster sessions and opportunities to meet academic staff and current students. You will also have an opportunity to view our accommodation and chat to our support services.

If you have already been to an Open Day, this is your chance to explore your course and subject area in more detail and if not, you'll get an in-depth introduction to studying here.

You are welcome to bring one guest with you to an Offer Holder Day – and we provide a special programme of activities for parents and carers (outlined in the schedule below). We know that parents and carers have lots of questions and concerns about what university life is like, so we have provided dedicated time for them to get the information they need.

What to expect on the day

Here are some of the things you'll be able to see and do during your Offer Holder Day:

In-depth information

Get in-depth information about your chosen course.

Learn about student life

Hear about the student experience at BCU direct from our current students.

Explore the campus

See the facilities that you’ll have access to on your course.

Meet the experts

Talk to your future academic tutors.

Information for parents and carers

Meet colleagues from student services and ask them any questions you may have.

Get all the info you need

Find out about finance, accommodation and student support.

Schedules

Select your course and take a look at the schedules below

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If you have booked a ---- session, please select the ---- schedule.

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Automotive Engineering at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Automotive Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Electronic Engineering at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Offer Holder Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, so you have all the information you need ahead of the first session.

10.30am

Welcome

An introduction to studying Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University.

10.45am

Offer holders: Problem-solving project - Gaming console

During the first session of the Offer Holder Day, we will explore a real-life problem: Why do some gaming consoles overheat?

Using the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) project approach, we will examine the factors causing overheating and explore how these devices generate heat. You will learn about the cooling methods currently used in gaming consoles.

Later, in group activities, you will apply this knowledge to collaboratively develop an improved solution to address the overheating issue. This will involve utilising components such as fans, batteries, 3D-printed holders, Arduinos, LEDs, and temperature sensors.

Parents/guardians: Life at BCU panel session

Find out about more about student safety and the BCU student experience via this panel session with colleagues from teams including Careers, Finance and Student Support.

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch is included for offer holders and parents/guardians. Staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying at BCU.

12.45pm

Offer holders: Devise and implement your solution - Gaming console

During the second part of the day, you will get hands-on to implement a thermal management solution that can be applied to a games console in groups. Staff and students will be around to support you and provide you with an introduction to use our facilities in a practical way to solve a real life problem.

At the end of the session, you will evaluate the effectiveness of your solution and consider the real-life value, cost and benefits to get a well rounded understanding of what you have done to fix the problem.

Parents/guardians: Q&A with our support services

Colleagues from Accommodation and Student Support will be available to answer any questions you may have.

2.15pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

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Travelling to your Offer Holder Day

Planes, trains and automobiles? Birmingham is full of transport links! From New Street Station, providing a way to work and study in Birmingham for people all across the country, to the newly extended Metro system, there are so many ways to get around.

If you're thinking of getting to us by coach, then National Express has 30% off return tickets to Birmingham Coach Station for visitors to our Offer Holder Days. See full terms and conditions and get your discount.

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