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Saturday 28 June Postgraduate Open Day

Saturday 28 June Postgraduate Open Day
Date and time
28 Jun 2025 11am - 2.30pm
Location

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Price

Free

Book your place for our Open Day onÌý28 June toÌýexperience what it's like to be taught by ourÌýtrailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m 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…

Want to explore our ultra-modern facilities and learning spaces: The best way to experience the facilities we provide is by visiting us on campus at an Open Day. We are currently undertaking a £400 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus.

Are 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 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¥ is on course to be one of the 50 most competitive cities in the world by 2025 (Economist Intelligence Unit/Citi).

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.

ÌýWant to study at a university with a great student experience:ÌýBCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

What can I do?

ÌýEnjoy a tailored and personalised experience: You'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 tickets:ÌýIf you're thinking of getting toÌýusÌýby coach, then National Express hasÌý30% off return tickets to ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Coach Station for visitors to our Open Days.ÌýSee 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? Find out more about our Undergraduate Open Day.