POSTGRADUATE VIRTUAL EVENT

7 February 4.00 - 7.00pm

WHO IS THIS FOR?

It’s open to everyone, but it’s definitely for you if you:

 Are a UK or international student who wants to find out more from the comfort of your own home: You might be too busy or too far away to come see us in person, so our virtual events offer the opportunity to get all your questions answered without having to leave the house.

 Are a graduate who wants to earn more: Someone with a Master’s degree or PhD earns £6,500 more per year, or £260,000 over a 40-year working life, than someone with just a degree (Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2022, Department for Education).

 Want to study a postgraduate course at a modern university in a major city: We’re at the heart of the UK’s second-largest city with a population of over 1.1 million people – over 85,000 of which are students at the city’s five universities (West Midlands Growth Company 2021). Birmingham is also the youngest major city in the UK, with under-20s accounting for 28% of its population (ONS 2020).

 Want to study a course which develops your employability: Our postgraduate courses are designed to deliver practice-based learning and career-focused opportunities. We provide the chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements, mentoring schemes and events.

 Want to study in ultra-modern facilities and learning spaces: We are currently undertaking a £400 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus.

 Are a friend, family or carer of someone who’s considering a place at university: You’re very welcome to log on to experience the event.

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WHAT CAN I DO?

 Enjoy a tailored and personalised experience: You'll be able to attend virtual subject-specific talks and sample lectures, as well as having the opportunity to chat with lecturers and staff to get your questions answered and see if BCU's the right fit for you. There are also general talks and info for things like finance and accommodation.

 Research different courses: Can't decide between a few areas or courses? This is the perfect way to do some in depth research and compare a few courses, hearing from academics who teach each course and exploring what careers you could end up in depending on the course you choose. 

 Find out more about postgraduate finance: We know that finance and funding options are key considerations for postgraduate study. At our open event, you'll have the chance to attend informative talks and speak to staff about the scholarship and funding options open to you.

 Find out about studying in the UK: If you are an international student, this is your chance to ask questions about studying in the UK, student life in Birmingham and more.

 Find out about placements, careers and employability: An important part of choosing a course is figuring out what career options this opens up for you, and what employability is like in that field. We have a Careers+ and Graduate+ team to help you build your skills, and at our Open Event, you can find out about our Student Support team and what they can offer you at postgraduate level.

 Find out about other services on offer to enhance your learning experience: Whether it's help with structuring your essays, referencing advice or just how to make the most of your time at university, you can find out more about those little extras that make all the difference at our virtual events. Our academics will explain how their roles are more than just teaching, and you can explore more of the library and student support services on offer. 

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AFTER REGISTRATION

 We'll send you a schedule to help plan your evening: This includes a schedule of talks and information about who will be available to answer your questions.

 We'll send you the link to join the event: Keep an eye on your emails for the joining link, we'll send you this before the event but also on the day.

 We’ll send you helpful emails with exclusive content: We’ll keep you updated with student stories and news about what students studying your subject area are doing. Or if you'd prefer not to, you can opt out at any time.

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