Applicant taster days
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Dates and booking
Book your placeYou should have received an email with details on how to register. You will need the username and password from the email to book.
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What to expect on the day
An applicant taster day is more in depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. Here's some of the things you'll be able to see and do on your visit. See a schedule of the day.
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Why come to a taster day
Attending one of these days is the best way to find out what it’s like to study Media 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.
Book your placeSchedules
11.30am – 5.00pm |
11.30amArrival and registrationPlease arrive at the Parkside Building on our City Centre Campus and check in at the desk before the day officially begins at 12.00pm. |
Session OneWelcome to the School of Media – Are you ready to become industry-ready?Your university experience starts today. Become part of our community and get a head start with your studies. We’ll tell you who you should be following, watching and listening to and which extra-curricular platforms you should be familiarising yourselves with. Learn more about our team of lecturers – their industry experience and how they continue to shape the media you see today – and how they expect you to shape it in the future. |
Session TwoMission Possible – Secret challenge workshops – are you ready?We don’t want to spoil the surprise – but all we’ll say is make sure you bring your A game! We’ll be setting a secret group challenge for you to complete alongside your fellow applicant team-mates, so you’ll get to know a few people before you join us in September. You’ll also have some help from a few of our current students – so you can get some inside knowledge from them during the workshops too! We’ll all come back together at the end of the session to declare the winners. |
Session ThreeAre you ready to experience our industry-standard facilities? Let’s find out!Prepare to be amazed as we show you our fantastic industry-standard facilities. We’ll show you where you’ll be studying and what you’ll be using to create your future. It’s also a fabulous opportunity to chat to our current students – whether that be about the course, the lecturers or Birmingham itself….they’re currently here so who better to ask? Make the most of your dayBefore you go, you can also take a tour of our accommodation and talk to any of our student services who will all be based on the ground floor to make sure you get the best out of your day. Don’t go home without asking lots of questions! |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
9.30amArrival and registrationPlease arrive at the Parkside Building on our City Centre Campus and check in at the desk before the day officially begins at 10.00am. |
Session OneWelcome to the School of Media – Are you ready to become industry-ready?Your university experience starts today. Become part of our community and get a head start with your studies. We’ll tell you who you should be following, watching and listening to and which extra-curricular platforms you should be familiarising yourselves with. Learn more about our team of lecturers – their industry experience and how they continue to shape the media you see today – and how they expect you to shape it in the future. |
Session TwoMission Possible – Secret challenge workshops – are you ready?We don’t want to spoil the surprise – but all we’ll say is make sure you bring your A game! We’ll be setting a secret group challenge for you to complete alongside your fellow applicant team-mates, so you’ll get to know a few people before you join us in September. You’ll also have some help from a few of our current students – so you can get some inside knowledge from them during the workshops too! We’ll all come back together at the end of the session to declare the winners. |
Session ThreeAre you ready to experience our industry-standard facilities? Let’s find out!Prepare to be amazed as we show you our fantastic industry-standard facilities. We’ll show you where you’ll be studying and what you’ll be using to create your future. It’s also a fabulous opportunity to chat to our current students – whether that be about the course, the lecturers or Birmingham itself….they’re currently here so who better to ask? Make the most of your dayBefore you go, you can also take a tour of our accommodation and talk to any of our student services who will all be based on the ground floor to make sure you get the best out of your day. Don’t go home without asking lots of questions! |
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