Find yourself starting yet another TV series? Why not spend your time connecting with us in the Business, Law, and Social Sciences (BLSS) faculty? If you are joining us in September, here are seven things you can do to beat the boredom and prepare to join us!
1. Explore our blog
Our blog features a range of student and staff success stories, so you can find out more about the subject area you're interested in. Each school has a blog focused on content within that industry, Business, Law, and Social Sciences. It provides tips, challenges, student stories, advice and gives an insight into student placement experiences, so you can discover how our students prepare for their future careers.
2. Check out our YouTube Channel
The BCU YouTube channel has tons of videos that showcase what our BLSS Faculty has to offer, including a campus tour of our Curzon building and tips and advice on preparing for university and making the most of your time as a student. If you would like more of an insight into student life, you can subscribe to the Life at BCU channel, created by our student vloggers. Here's our Criminology student Caitlin telling you her top tips for beating nerves when starting uni.
If you would like a reminder of some of our key facilities that you could have access to when you start in September, see our Curzon building tour or our more in-depth live tour of Curzon from our previous virtual events.
3. Follow us on social media
One of the easiest ways to know what we are up to is to follow us on social media. We provide you with regular updates on news, events and student stories, as well as celebrate international days in the calendar. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
4. Hear from our lecturers
We are proud to have a team of highly experienced lecturers. Their industry knowledge and professional achievements allow them to teach at the highest level, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and industry links to begin your career.
Read about their career journey, areas of expertise and how they joined the University, as well as where to find them on social media:
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5. Read our I AM BCU stories
Our I AM BCU campaign tells the stories of our confident, diverse and proud community of students across the faculty, and University, who are striving to achieve their career goals. Read our Business, Law, and Social Sciences students I AM BCU stories to find out how studying for their dream career has positively transformed and shaped their lives.
6. Take a look at the scholarships we offer
We offer scholarships to help you with your studies. Each scholarship is designed to cater towards particular goals, such as gaining international experiences through our travel scholarship or helping you to kick start a career within Business, Law or Social Sciences. Find out if you are eligible for one of our scholarships.
7. Meet our student support team
Many of our courses will offer the chance to gain a work placement or complete an internship. Our student support services will guide you through this process. They provide one-to-one sessions and application advice, as well as running mock interviews. Our team is highly experienced, and their expertise will allow you to improve your employability opportunities after you graduate.
If you're joining us this September and have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on our social media pages, or via our contact us page.
