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Open Day

Sunday 24 November
10am - 3pm

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Open Day

Sunday 24 November, 10am - 3pm

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Over 1,000

contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

£400 million

invested in facilities to keep learning experiences industry relevant.

2,300

teaching staff who come from and retain their links with industry.

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50

of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies.

Open Days - See for yourself

There's so much going on in Birmingham – from the buzzy street markets to the unmissable transformation of the whole city and our campus. Study here and you'll be at the heart of it all. You too could be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities. When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person. If you're thinking of getting to us by coach, then you can get 30% off your return ticket!

 

Upcoming Open Days 2024

Sunday 24 November10am - 3pm UndergraduateIN PERSON
Sunday 24 November11am - 2pm PostgraduateIN PERSON
Thursday 5 December10am -5pm Conservatoire Undergraduate and PostgraduateIN PERSON

All upcoming events

We host a number of open days throughout the year. Register your interest below and we'll let you know when booking opens for each of the following dates:

  • Monday 3 - Friday 7 February (Postgraduate Virtual Event)

  • Saturday 28 June 2025 (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

  • Saturday 27 September 2025 (Undergraduate)

  • Saturday 18 October 2025 (Undergraduate)

  • Sunday 23 November 2025 (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

Register your interest

Travelling by coach?

If you're thinking of getting to us by coach, then National Express has 30% off return tickets to Birmingham Coach Station for visitors to our Open Days. Click the link below to see full terms and conditions and get your discount.

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Is it easy to get to Birmingham City University?


Planes, trains and automobiles? Birmingham is full of transport links! From New Street Station, providing a way to work and study in Birmingham for people all across the country, to the newly extended Metro system, there are so many ways to get around.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Open Day

Join us on Thursday 5 December for our Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Open Day to get a real insight into life as a conservatoire student. Take part in introductory talks, tour our £57 million music building and meet our trailblazing academics and inspiring students.

What to expect from a BCU Open Day

What can you expect from an Open Day anyway? Check out the things you'll be able to see, what you'll learn and how you can best make use of your time at a university Open Day.

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How to make the most of an open day

Get in-depth information about what not to do at an Open Day, and how to make the most of the experience.

10 Reasons to attend our Open Days

Thinking about going to university? Here's 10 reasons why you should attend our Open Days.

How an Open Day can help you choose your course

Struggling to decide on what course to choose? Our Open Days can help you make that decision.

Accommodation

Our Open Days give you the chance to tour our accommodation and get any accommodation questions answered.

Personal statement tips

Not sure how to start your personal statement or what to include? Download our guide for some top tips to help you put pen to paper.

Lecturers and tutors

Our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry. They’ll be on hand to answer all your questions about your course.

Can't make it to an Open Day?

If you can't make it to one of our Open Days, contact the team who can answer your questions about our campuses.

LOOK AT ME NOW

We’re proud to have an inspiring alumni community making their mark across every industry. Our graduates go on to reach their career goals and achieve their potential, making a real difference to people’s lives, in their local community and beyond.

Join our next Open Day on Sunday 24 November