Postgraduate Open Day Wednesday 27 November 2013
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Postgraduate Open Day Wednesday 27 November 2013 StimulatingStimulating intellecintellectual curiosity since 1900 Aston Webb Building, Edgbaston campus, Supported by Birmingham, B15 2TT www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgopenday 2 Postgraduate Open Day Contents and information Welcome 3 Your visit to the Postgraduate Study Fair 4 Floorplan of stands 5 University of Birmingham General events timetable 6 Subject events timetable 8 Refreshments 18 Our Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity Road map and 19 travel information to talk to experts and find out more about the wide Edgbaston campus map 20 portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at Birmingham. Information and enquiries Postgraduate Study Fair (see page 4) For information in advance of the The main focus of the Open Day will be the Postgraduate Study Fair located in the Great Hall, Open Day please contact Student Aston Webb Building (R6). Academic staff from all departments, representatives from Recruitment on 0121 414 5005 or the University’s support services and current postgraduate students will be available to answer email: [email protected] your questions. The event will run from 9.30am to 1.00pm and visitors are welcome to drop in at any time. On the day n Visitors should register at Aston Webb General events (see page 6) Reception, situated in the Aston Webb A series of talks on topics of general interest to those considering postgraduate study will Building (R6 on campus map) in front run throughout the first half of the day. You can also take advantage of one-to-one careers of the Great Hall (Tel: 0121 414 advice sessions in the Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6). 8130) n Information booths, staffed by student Tours (see page 6) guides, can be found at entrances and Campus tours will run throughout the day, allowing you to experience our tranquil, in the centre of the campus; picturesque campus at first hand. There will also be opportunities to take a tour programmes, campus maps and of the Main Library and to learn more about the University’s holdings. information about the day can be obtained here Subject events (see page 8) n Student ambassadors in green shirts Many academic schools and departments will be offering presentations on the postgraduate are available all day on campus to help study options within their academic area. Many of our schools and departments will also visitors find their way around be open to enable you to drop in at times throughout the day to look around and speak to admissions representatives. Special requirements Please contact Student Recruitment Refreshments (see page 18) in advance if you have any special The Edgbaston campus has all the amenities of a small town, including numerous shops, requirements. Visitors with disabilities should get in touch so we can provide bars and cafés at which you can purchase refreshments throughout the Open Day. Free tea a mobility map and make suitable and coffee will also be available in the Great Hall of the Aston Webb Building (R6) between parking arrangements for you. 9.30am and 1.00pm. Telephone 0121 414 3374 or email: [email protected] Emergency Tel: 0121 414 4444 First aid assistance can be found in the Great Hall, Aston Webb Building Postgraduate Open Day 3 Welcome Welcome to our Postgraduate Open Day. The University of Birmingham is one of the most popular universities in the UK for postgraduate study, with over 10,000 postgraduate students from 140 countries around the world. Our open days are designed to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed choice. Today you will have the opportunity to attend talks about the many taught and research postgraduate opportunities available to you and to have your questions answered by our lecturers and current postgraduate students. Postgraduate study provides you with an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge in a specialist area of your choice, to enhance your employability and to stand out from the rest in the eyes of potential employers. When you are choosing a university for postgraduate study you will be looking for one that can offer an outstanding reputation for pioneering research, together with a broad range of courses to suit your particular interests. The University of Birmingham stands at the forefront of cutting-edge research, world expertise and excellence in teaching. The most recent UK Research Assessment Exercise demonstrated that Birmingham’s research has international impact and leads the world in a range of disciplines. At Birmingham we work hard to provide postgraduates with a first-class academic experience. Whether you join us on one of our taught postgraduate programmes or embark on doctoral (PhD) research with us, we value you as part of our academic community and we are constantly striving to develop the services, facilities, and opportunities available to you so as to enable you to achieve your full potential. My colleagues will be on hand throughout the day to answer your questions. Enjoy your visit to the University of Birmingham. With best wishes, Roderick Smith Director of Admissions 4 Postgraduate Open Day Postgraduate Study Fair 9.30am–1.00pm, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6) The Study Fair offers you a fantastic opportunity to talk to representatives from all of the University’s colleges. Academic staff, including postgraduate admissions tutors, and current postgraduates will be available to answer your questions and to offer you advice on all aspects of postgraduate study. The Study Fair also includes representatives from the University’s service departments. The following academic and service n Electronic, Electrical and — Political Science, International Studies departments will be exhibiting at the Computer Engineering and Sociology (POLSIS) Postgraduate Study Fair: n Mathematics — Institute for Conflict, Cooperation n Mechanical Engineering and Security College of Arts and Law n Metallurgy and Materials — Institute of Local Government Studies n African Studies and Anthropology n Physics and Astronomy — International Development (IDD) n American and Canadian Studies — Russian and East European Studies n Art History, Film and Visual Studies College of Life and (CREES) n Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology Environmental Sciences n Social Policy and Social Work and the Ironbridge International Institute n Biosciences for Cultural Heritage n Geography, Earth and Support services n Drama and Theatre Arts Environmental Sciences n Careers Centre n English Language n Psychology n Disability, Learning Support, Counselling n English Literature n Sport, Exercise and and Guidance n History Rehabilitation Sciences n Doctoral Researcher Enquiry Service n Law n English for International Students n Modern Languages College of Medical n Housing and Accommodation Services n Music and Dental Sciences n International Office and Advisory Service n Philosophy n Cancer Sciences n IT Services n Theology and Religion n Clinical and Experimental Medicine n Library Services n College of Arts and Law Graduate School n Dentistry n Postgraduate Admissions n Health and Population Sciences n Postgraduate and Mature Students College of Engineering n Immunity and Infection Association and Physical Sciences n Student Funding Office n Chemical Engineering College of Social Sciences n University Graduate School (including Food Safety) n Business n University of Birmingham Sport n Chemistry n Economics n Civil Engineering n Education Sponsors n Computer Science n Government and Society, including: Graduate Prospects Postgraduate Open Day 5 Floorplan IT and Postgraduate University of Library Display area and Mature Birmingham Services Students Sport Association FIRE EXIT University Graduate School FIRE EXIT Disability, Music Learning Support, Business Mathematics Counselling and Guidance Art History, Economics Film and Doctoral Visual Studies Physics and Researcher College of Social Sciences Enquiry Service Astronomy Education Modern Housing and Political Science Languages Accommodation Electronic, and International Services Electrical and Studies Computer Philosophy College of Arts and Law Engineering International International Theology Office and Development Support Services and Religion Advisory Service Computer Science Institute for Conflict, Drama and Cooperation English for Theatre Arts International and Security Students Chemical Engineering Social Policy American and Canadian Studies Student and Food Safety and Social Work Funding Office English Geography, College of Life and Environmental Sciences College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Civil Cancer Sciences Earth and Engineering Environmental African Studies Sciences and Anthropology Clinical and Experimental History Mechanical Medicine Psychology Engineering Classics, Dentistry Ancient History, Sport, Exercise Archaeology and Metallurgy and Rehabilitation Cultural Heritage Health and and Materials Population Sciences Sciences Law College of Immunity Chemistry Biosciences Arts and Law College of Medical and Dental Sciences and Infection Graduate School Postgraduate Admissions FIRE EXIT FIRE EXIT Careers Centre Advice Lounge Refreshments ENTRANCE 6 Postgraduate Open Day General events The general events have been designed to give you the information you need to make an informed choice about postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. If you need any help with directions, one of our postgraduate ambassadors – identifiable by their bright green tops – will be happy to guide you. Central