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Postgraduate 15 November 2025 Open Day

Saturday 15 November Postgraduate Open Day
Date and time
15 Nov 2025 11am - 2.30pm
Location

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Price

Free

three postgraduate students walking through campus

Book your place for our Open Day onÌý15 NovemberÌýtoÌýexperience what it's like to be taught by ourÌýtrailblazing academics and study in our innovative £500m facilities at our campuses that are just a stone's throw away from ̽»¨Ö±²¥'s buzzing city centre.

Who is this for?

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

ÌýWant to explore our ultra-modern facilities and learning spaces:ÌýThe best way to experience the facilities we provide is by visiting us on campus at an Open Day. We are currently undertaking a £500 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus.

ÌýAre a graduate who wants to earn more:ÌýSomeone with a Master's degree or PhD earns £5,000 more per year, or £200,000 over a 40-year working life, than someone with just a degree (Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2023, Department for Education).

ÌýWant to study a course which develops your employability:ÌýOur courses are designed to deliver practice-based learning at every stage. We provide the chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements, mentoring schemes, study and work abroad through the Turing Scheme, and courses incorporating professional placement years.

ÌýSee yourself studying at a modern university in a major city:ÌýWe’re at the heart of the UK’s second-largest city with a population of over 1.1 million people. ̽»¨Ö±²¥ has the highest quality of life of any city in England outside the capital, ahead of international hotspots such as Hong Kong, Rome, and Dubai. (Mercer Quality of Living City Ranking 2024).

ÌýWant to study at a university with a great postgraduate student experience:ÌýBCU has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading institutions for postgraduate student experience, outperforming 90% of other universities in the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Our students rated us highly in areas such as teaching, assessment, on-campus facilities, and much more.

What can I do?

ÌýEnjoy a tailored and personalised experience:ÌýYou'llÌýbe able to attend subject-specific talks and sample lectures, as well as having the opportunity to chat with lecturers, staff and current students to get your questions answered and see ifÌýBCU's the right fit for you. There are also general talks and info for things like finance and accommodation.

ÌýMeet lecturers and staff:ÌýFrom handy course overviewÌýtalks from the staff who would be teaching you, to Q+A sessions on the day covering subject-specific information and then more practical information, getting to meet our friendly staff and asking them your burning questions is a great way to decide on the right course for you.

ÌýExplore our facilities and take tours:ÌýÌýFrom our computing labs to mock wards for Nursing students, you can find out everything you need to know about our state-of-the-art facilities at our Open Day to ensure you'll be using the industry standard, preparing you for the world of work before you even graduate.ÌýYou can also check out the locations and quality of accommodation on bookable tours that happen throughout the day.

ÌýAsk our students questions:ÌýYou can ask them how they picked their courses, and what made them choose BCU (or where to get the best pizza in Brum, the choice is yours!). On campus, you'll find lots of student ambassadors who can give you a great insight into student life at BCU and answer all your questions in person.

What happens after I register?

ÌýWe’ll send you an event guide to help you plan your day and find your way:ÌýThis includes a campus map, a schedule of talks and tours, and info about the drop-in information desks you’ll find on the day.

ÌýGet your discounted coach or train tickets: If you're thinking of getting to us by coach or train, then you could save money on your journey! See full terms and conditions and get your discount.

ÌýUse your QR code for quick and easy check-in on the day:ÌýHave your programme handy to whiz through check-in with minimal queueing.

ÌýWe’ll send you helpful emails with exclusive content:ÌýWe’ll keep you updated with student stories and news about what students studying your subject area are doing. We’ll also post you super-useful exclusive guides like ‘The Personal Statement Checklist’. Or if you'd prefer not to, you can opt out at any time.

Interested in undergraduate study?ÌýFind out more about our Undergraduate Open Day.