Applicant taster days
Take a look at our dates and booking details, and see what you can expect on the day.
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 17 February 2024 - bookings now closed
- Wednesday 6 March 2024 - bookings now closed
- Saturday 13 April 2024 - bookings now closed
- Wednesday 1 May 2024 - bookings now closed
Don't forget to view your schedule for the day to find out what you've got to look forward to.
Unable to find a suitable date?
You can also meet us at our Open Day on Saturday 29 June 2024 - you'll still be able to find out more about studying with us, meet our staff and students and tour our campus.
Register your interestWhat is an Applicant Taster Day?
An Applicant Taster 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.
What to expect on the day
Here are some of the things you'll be able to see and do during your Applicant Taster Day:
In-depth information
Get in-depth information about your chosen course.
Learn about student life
Hear about the student experience at BCU, and where your course will take you.
Explore the campus
See the facilities that you’ll have access to on your course.
Meet the experts
Talk to your future academic tutors.
Hear from our students
Our current students will tell you what it’s really like to study here.
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.
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Shape the Impossible: Exploring Innovative Structures
In this session you will the opportunity to unleash your creativity and engineering skills by designing a simple yet innovative structural model using the Molamodel Structural Kit.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Sketch Battle in VR
In this session you will use specialist design virtual reality software Arkio to create a 3D model. You will compete with your fellow offer holders to sketch a design, and then transfer your vision into VR.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Shape the Impossible: Exploring Innovative Structures
In this session you will the opportunity to unleash your creativity and engineering skills by designing a simple yet innovative structural model using the Molamodel Structural Kit.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Sketch Battle in VR
In this session you will use specialist design virtual reality software Arkio to create a 3D model. You will compete with your fellow offer holders to sketch a design, and then transfer your vision into VR.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Shape the Impossible: Exploring Innovative Structures
In this session you will the opportunity to unleash your creativity and engineering skills by designing a simple yet innovative structural model using the Molamodel Structural Kit.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Sketch Battle in VR
AIn this session you will use specialist design virtual reality software Arkio to create a 3D model. You will compete with your fellow offer holders to sketch a design, and then transfer your vision into VR.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Shape the Impossible: Exploring Innovative Structures
In this session you will the opportunity to unleash your creativity and engineering skills by designing a simple yet innovative structural model using the Molamodel Structural Kit.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Sketch Battle in VR
In this session you will use specialist design virtual reality software Arkio to create a 3D model. You will compete with your fellow offer holders to sketch a design, and then transfer your vision into VR.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Construction Managers will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
STEAMhouse Project Part 1
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
STEAMhouse Project Part 2
Prospective Quantity Surveyors will do a practical, case study-based (STEAMhouse) activity grounded in the cost management and logistical operation aspects of the professions. Specifically, you will assess the cost and construction aspects of building's façade, energy sourcing and contractor's tender. Throughout this exercise, you'll obtain an authentic BCU experience that is indicative of the teaching and educational styles adopted throughout the course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Creating value in real estate Part 1
You will make decisions on how to develop some land on the outskirts of a town for a fictional client. Your group will need to decide which of two plots of land you think will have most development potential, and then which land use you would like to go onto the plot. You'll be given feedback on whether your decisions are realistic and viable.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Creating value in real estate Part 2
For the second activity, you will be asked to develop out your chosen site by putting in roads, buildings and open space and avoiding protected trees! You will need to come up with a land value and make a bid for the site against other teams.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Creating value in real estate Part 1
You will make decisions on how to develop some land on the outskirts of a town for a fictional client. Your group will need to decide which of two plots of land you think will have most development potential, and then which land use you would like to go onto the plot. You'll be given feedback on whether your decisions are realistic and viable.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Creating value in real estate Part 2
For the second activity, you will be asked to develop out your chosen site by putting in roads, buildings and open space and avoiding protected trees! You will need to come up with a land value and make a bid for the site against other teams.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Creating value in real estate Part 1
You will make decisions on how to develop some land on the outskirts of a town for a fictional client. Your group will need to decide which of two plots of land you think will have most development potential, and then which land use you would like to go onto the plot. You'll be given feedback on whether your decisions are realistic and viable.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Creating value in real estate Part 2
For the second activity, you will be asked to develop out your chosen site by putting in roads, buildings and open space and avoiding protected trees! You will need to come up with a land value and make a bid for the site against other teams.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Creating value in real estate Part 1
You will make decisions on how to develop some land on the outskirts of a town for a fictional client. Your group will need to decide which of two plots of land you think will have most development potential, and then which land use you would like to go onto the plot. You'll be given feedback on whether your decisions are realistic and viable.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Creating value in real estate Part 2
For the second activity, you will be asked to develop out your chosen site by putting in roads, buildings and open space and avoiding protected trees! You will need to come up with a land value and make a bid for the site against other teams.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Civil Engineering - Design for the Future Activity
Prospective civil engineers will do in-class activities working on design calculations alongside interactive discussion. You'll gain a good understanding of how the course relate to real world projects and how is this important and applicable to your future career.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Civil Engineering Lab Demonstrations
During the lab tour, you will observe and experience the practical work carried out by our professional technician in demonstrating some of the experiments in our concrete and hydraulics labs. This will also help to give you an idea of how certain experiments are conducted and why is it important in the Civil Engineering course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Civil Engineering - Design for the Future Activity
Prospective civil engineers will do in-class activities working on design calculations alongside interactive discussion. You'll gain a good understanding of how the course relate to real world projects and how is this important and applicable to your future career.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Civil Engineering Lab Demonstrations
During the lab tour, you will observe and experience the practical work carried out by our professional technician in demonstrating some of the experiments in our concrete and hydraulics labs. This will also help to give you an idea of how certain experiments are conducted and why is it important in the Civil Engineering course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
12pm
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
1pm
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
1.30pm
Civil Engineering - Design for the Future Activity
Prospective civil engineers will do in-class activities working on design calculations alongside interactive discussion. You'll gain a good understanding of how the course relate to real world projects and how is this important and applicable to your future career.
2.15pm
Comfort break
2.25pm
Civil Engineering Lab Demonstrations
During the lab tour, you will observe and experience the practical work carried out by our professional technician in demonstrating some of the experiments in our concrete and hydraulics labs. This will also help to give you an idea of how certain experiments are conducted and why is it important in the Civil Engineering course.
3.10pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
3.45pm
Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)
Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.
6pm
Close
10am
Check in for your Applicant Taster Day
We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.
10.30am
Welcome
Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.
11am
Civil Engineering - Design for the Future Activity
Prospective civil engineers will do in-class activities working on design calculations alongside interactive discussion. You'll gain a good understanding of how the course relate to real world projects and how is this important and applicable to your future career.
11.45am
Lunch
Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.
12.30pm
Civil Engineering Lab Demonstrations
During the lab tour, you will observe and experience the practical work carried out by our professional technician in demonstrating some of the experiments in our concrete and hydraulics labs. This will also help to give you an idea of how certain experiments are conducted and why is it important in the Civil Engineering course.
1.15pm
Walking Tour of Eastside Developments
We'll take you for a short walk around our 'living lab'. The area surrounding the campus is undergoing huge change and is home to several exciting projects such as the HS2 terminus, the new Glasswater Locks development and our recently completed STEAMhouse building. During your studies you'll get to know local projects well as many will be incorporated into your modules and assessments.
1.45pm
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
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Travelling to your Applicant Taster Day
We're currently offering a range of discounts to help you to travel to your Applicant Taster Day.
By bus or coach
Once you've booked your place, look out for your confirmation email as it will include details of how to claim free bus travel in the West Midlands and free national coach travel (valid for you plus one guest).
By car
If you're travelling to us by car, you'll also be able to claim free parking at our City Centre campus and close to our City South, School of Art and School of Jewellery campuses.
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