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Go beyond the classroom

Build the skills employers are looking for

Open Day: 21 November

Why go to a BCU Open Day?

    1. Meet the people behind the teaching: Our tutors aren’t just academics, they’re practitioners. Designers, journalists, engineers and performers. Discover their passion and expertise through 121 chats.
    2. Chat to current students: The best advice comes from the ones already living it. Get honest answers about making friends, clubs and societies, workload, timetables and more.
    3. Experience our campus: Can you see yourself studying here? See the facilities you’ll be using and get a feel for the BCU community.
    4. Ask us anything: Can I afford university? Can I commute from home? Can I get any scholarships or bursaries? How much teaching time will I get?
    5. Learn about support: ADHD, dyslexia, disability, mental health and more. Join a talk, chat to staff and discover how BCU can support your needs.

              Teams you can meet on the day

              Two students studying in Beech Gardens accommodation study room

              Student support

              Discover support for ADHD, dyslexia, access needs, mental health and more.

              Student on accommodation stand

              Accommodation

              Chat to the team about your options and how to choose the right home for you.

              Two PGR student talk

              Admissions

              Get support with your application and personal statement. 

              Opportunities

              Find out how to become more employable with careers support and more.

              BCU Sport

              Explore the sports teams you could join, from competitive basketball to social run clubs.

              Apprenticeships

              Learn more about how to apply and how Degree Apprenticeships work.

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              Find your campus


              Enter your postcode, then the subject you want to explore at the Open Day. Our map will show you the easiest way to get where you need to go. Want to visit more than one? Travel between campuses for free on the day, just ask at the Help Desk.

              Deciding where to apply?

              Visiting an Open Day helps you answer the questions you can’t answer online.

              • Will I feel like I belong here?
              • Do I connect with the course team?
              • What is the atmosphere like on campus?
              • Would I feel supported here?
              Open Day Helper Guiding the way with a book

               

              Upcoming Open Days

              Saturday 21 November

              9am - 3pm

              Undergraduate courses

              In-person event

              Saturday 21 November

              11am - 2.30pm

              Postgraduate courses

              In-person event

              Thursday 3 December

              11am - 2.30pm

              Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

              In-person event

              Future events

              • Thursday 7 January - Open Event
              Register your interest

              What to expect

              What happens at an Open Day and how is it useful? Check out the things you'll be able to see, what you'll learn and how you can best make use of your time at a university Open Day.

              Students talking in a lecture theatre

              10 Reasons to go to a BCU Open Day

              What happens at an Open Day, and how does attending one help you? If you're not sure whether to visit us, we've created a list to help you decide.

              Why attend an Open Day?
              Student talking to visitor at an open day

              How an Open Day can help you choose your course

              Struggling to decide on what course to choose? Coming to an Open Day could help you make your decision. 

              Help with your decision
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              How to attend an open day without breaking the bank

              We know that the cost of living can make planning trips a little trickier, but attending a BCU Open Day doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.

              Open day on a budget
              Students outside University Locks accommodation

              Accommodation tours

              See where you could be living if you study at BCU. Browse the options on our website and visit them for yourself during an Open Day.

              Browse accommodation
              Two students talk to a support stand at the BCU's welcome week fair

              Questions to ask at an Open Day

              This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. If you're not sure what to ask, here's a list to get you started. 

              What to ask
              A group of students walk through Great Western Arcade smiling and talking

              Make a day of it

              Once you're done at the Open Day there's loads more to explore in Birmingham. Here's how to make the most of your visit. 

              What to do in Birmingham

              Practical details

              Travelling by coach?

              If you're thinking about getting to one of our Open Days by coach, you could get a discount on your tickets!

              Click the link below to see full terms and conditions and get your discount.

              Undergraduate and Postgraduate Open Day: 21 Nov