Wednesday 24 February 2010, 12–4pm
Aston Webb Building, University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham would like to invite you to attend the Midlands TARGETcourses Postgraduate Study Fair to be held on campus on Wednesday 24 February 2010, 12–4pm.
The Study Fair gives prospective students an opportunity to explore the wide range of taught and research options available in the UK. The fair is an excellent forum for students to talk to representatives from institutions of higher education offering postgraduate course places for 2010. Over 50 institutions from throughout the UK will be represented. There is also the opportunity to attend a series of free seminars on various aspects of applying for postgraduate study.
Learn more and pre-register at http://targetcourses.co.uk/fairs.
Our last Postgraduate Open Day was held on 25 November 2009.
Below is the programme from the November 2009 Open Day:
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Our Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step.
The Open Day will give you the opportunity to:
A series of short talks will run throughout the day covering a wide range of topics of interest to all students considering postgraduate study, including postgraduate funding, career opportunities, applying for postgraduate study and the wide range of services available to students at Birmingham.
The Postgraduate Open Day is a great opportunity for careers advice. The Careers Advice Lounge located in the Great Hall, Aston Webb building will provide short advice discussions on any careers related subject. The Advice Lounge works on a drop-in basis whereby you sign-up on the day to see a Careers Adviser. An early sign up is advised to ensure you get seen before the advertised close time. The Careers Centre aim to help graduates at all stages of their career. If you have no idea what you want to do next, the Careers Centre have experienced and specialised careers advisers there to help you.
Campus tours will run throughout the day, allowing you to experience first hand the delights of our tranquil, picturesque campus.
These tours will start at the Campus Tours Stand, Aston Webb (R6) and finish at Aston Webb (R6). They will run at the following times:
If you are unable to attend the Postgraduate Open Day, we organise guided tours of the campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Advance booking is essential for these visits – please contact the Student Recruitment and Outreach Office on: +44 (0)121 414 3374 or email: schools-liaison@bham.ac.uk
For informal visits, the campus is open seven days a week. You will find directions to the University at www.location.bham.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can get a taste of Birmingham online by visiting www.virtualtour.bham.ac.uk
