Applicant taster days

Book your place

Take a look at our dates and booking details, and see what you can expect on the day.

View your schedule

View your schedule for the day and find out what you’ve got to look forward to.

Dates and booking

Available dates can be found below - just click the link for your preferred date to book your place. Only one date can be booked for each course you have applied to, and please be aware that places are limited.

  • Saturday 17 February 2024 (Business Management, Business Management with a Foundation Year, Business with Marketing, Marketing, Marketing with Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing with Digital Communication only) - bookings now closed
  • Wednesday 6 March 2024 - bookings now closed
  • Saturday 13 April 2024 - bookings now closed
  • Wednesday 1 May 2024 (Business Management, Business Management with a Foundation Year, Business with Marketing, Marketing, Marketing with Advertising and Public Relations, Marketing with Digital Communication only) - bookings now closed

Don't forget to view your schedule for the day to find out what you've got to look forward to.

Unable to find a suitable date?

You can also meet us at our Open Day on Saturday 29 June 2024 - you'll still be able to find out more about studying with us, meet our staff and students and tour our campus.

Register your interest

What is an Applicant Taster Day?

An Applicant Taster Day is more in-depth than an Open Day and gives you a more tailored experience. You'll find out more about your course and hear about the student experience through taster sessions and opportunities to meet academic staff and current students. You will also have an opportunity to view our accommodation and chat to our support services.

If you have already been to an Open Day, this is your chance to explore your course and subject area in more detail and if not, you'll get an in-depth introduction to studying here.

What to expect on the day

Here are some of the things you'll be able to see and do during your Applicant Taster Day:

In-depth information

Get in-depth information about your chosen course.

Learn about student life

Hear about the student experience at BCU, and where your course will take you.

Explore the campus

See the facilities that you’ll have access to on your course.

Meet the experts

Talk to your future academic tutors.

Hear from our students

Our current students will tell you what it’s really like to study here.

Get all the info you need

Find out about finance, accommodation and student support.

Schedules

Select your course and take a look at the schedules below

Which day are you planning to attend?

---- Sessions

If you have booked a ---- session, please select the ---- schedule.

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive session which includes a puzzle building game with a focus on working as part of a team to complete a common project.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative mini-lecture with activities focusing on problem-solving and why it is important in a business environment.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive session which includes a puzzle building game with a focus on working as part of a team to complete a common project.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative mini-lecture with activities focusing on problem-solving and why it is important in a business environment.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive session which includes a puzzle building game with a focus on working as part of a team to complete a common project.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative mini-lecture with activities focusing on problem-solving and why it is important in a business environment.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive session which includes a puzzle building game with a focus on working as part of a team to complete a common project.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative mini-lecture with activities focusing on problem-solving and why it is important in a business environment.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

A session on the importance of Entrepreneurship and what opportunities BCU offers. This session will involve a Padlet activity, an interesting fun quiz, and a case study.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

A session on the importance of environmental concerns and how businesses adapt to minimize the negative impact. This session will also have some activities and group work.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

A session on the importance of Entrepreneurship and what opportunities BCU offers. This session will involve a Padlet activity, an interesting fun quiz, and a case study.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

A session on the importance of environmental concerns and how businesses adapt to minimize the negative impact. This session will also have some activities and group work.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session which will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Events Management and Sports Business Management at BCU.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An engaging workshop which involves an interactive activity that introduces you to the concept of Event Design.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session which will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Events Management and Sports Business Management at BCU.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An engaging workshop which involves an interactive activity that introduces you to the concept of Event Design.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

A seminar and/or workshop activity with follow up discussion on the non-traditional practices for selecting the most suitable employees in the most efficient ways

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An interactive activity which introduces you to university study at BCU.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

A seminar and/or workshop activity with follow up discussion on the non-traditional practices for selecting the most suitable employees in the most efficient ways.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An interactive activity which introduces you to university study at BCU.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session entitled Understanding: What is Marketing. This session will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Marketing at BCU.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An informative session about how organisations use the '7ps of Marketing' and gaining a better understanding of customer personas.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

12pm

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

Lunch will be available, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

1pm

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

1.30pm

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session which will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Events Management and Sports Business Management at BCU.

2.30pm

Comfort break

2.45pm

Your second taster session

An engaging workshop which involves an interactive activity that introduces you to the concept of Event Design.

3.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

6pm

Close

10am

Check in for your Applicant Taster Day

We recommend you aim to arrive between 10am and 10.15am, ready to start your first session.

10.30am

Welcome

Learn more about life as a student at Birmingham City University.

11am

Your first taster session

An interactive and engaging session which will both introduce you to the format of university study and the kind of topics you'll delve into studying Events Management and Sports Business Management at BCU.

12pm

Lunch

Your lunch is included, and staff and students will also be available during this period to answer any questions you may have about studying with us.

12.45pm

Your second taster session

An engaging workshop which involves an interactive activity that introduces you to the concept of Event Design.

1.45pm

Tour our accommodation, campus, and facilities (optional)

Your chance to look at where you could be living and studying, guided by our student ambassadors.

4pm

Close

Travelling to your Applicant Taster Day

We're currently offering a range of discounts to help you to travel to your Applicant Taster Day.

By bus or coach

Once you've booked your place, look out for your confirmation email as it will include details of how to claim free bus travel in the West Midlands and free national coach travel (valid for you plus one guest).

By car

If you're travelling to us by car, you'll also be able to claim free parking at our City Centre campus and close to our City South, School of Art and School of Jewellery campuses.

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