POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY PROGRAMME 2019

City Centre Campus Saturday 29 June 9am - 3pm bcu.ac.uk/opendays CONTENTS

04 How to make the most of your day 06 Talks and tours 08 Postgraduate study at BCU 09 Wil’s story 10 Jaspreet’s story

SUBJECTS 11 Art, Design and Media 14 Business, Law and Social Sciences 15 Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

16 Advice and Guidance Hub 18 Campus map

Please note: Our Undergraduate Open Day is also taking place today. While you are welcome to get involved in all activities, only those advertised on this programme are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.

WELCOMEI’d like to give you a warm welcome to City University. I am immensely proud to be the Chancellor of this vibrant and diverse institution.

The best way to find out what’s happening at this University and across the city is to come and see us, which is why our open days are such great events. You can see our facilities, get the inside track from current students and ask our staff about any queries you may have.

Have a fantastic day and I hope we’ll be welcoming you as a student soon.

FREE WIFI BCU OPEN WIFI Sir Lenny Henry, Chancellor, Birmingham City University

2 3 GO TO A HOW TO MAKE THE MOST POSTGRADUATE TALK GRAB A DRINK Find out more about finance, student life ON US OF YOUR DAY and the benefits of a postgraduate degree. Vouchers are valid to use at: Talks: Page 6 Millennium Point*: Restaurant, Level 3 (access via Level 2) Parkside Building: MAKE A PLAN Starbucks, Ground floor Take some time to decide what talks, Curzon Building: tours and subjects you want to see. Restaurant, Ground floor Don’t forget to plan in some time for Starbucks, Level 1 a coffee break! *Please note: vouchers cannot be redeemed in the 6/8 Kafe on Level 2 of Millennium point

CHECK IN Millennium Point B4 7XG To collect your free Open Day bag ATTEND A BCU VISIT OUR ADVICE AND and refreshment voucher. WELCOME TALK GUIDANCE HUB Find out what’s special about BCU. KEEP IN TOUCH For Art & Design courses, Speak to staff for advice on everything Don’t worry if you forget to ask anything, Margaret Street B3 3BX Welcome Talks: Page 6 from finance to health and wellbeing. you can always give us a call or get in For Jewellery courses, Talks: Page 6 touch on social media. Vittoria Street B1 3PA Advice and guidance hub: Page 16 Useful contacts: Page 20 MAKE A PLAN LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR COURSE Example... Find out more about the different subjects 10 - Course drop in we teach at the postgraduate hubs or course drop in sessions. 11.30 - Welcome talk Arts, Design and Media: Page 11 12.15 - Coffee break! Business, Law and Social Sciences: Page 14 1 - Benefits of a PG degree talk Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment: Page 15 2 - Advice and guidance hub 3 - Food and shopping in town 4 5 TALKS TOURS Advice and support Have a look around

BCU WELCOME TALK MASTER’S FINANCE C192 By Chris Rea (Head of Higher Education Services at Prospects) The Curzon Building Prospects has been providing information 11.30am - 12 noon on and access to postgraduate study opportunities for 25 years. C272, The Curzon Building WRITING YOUR 12.15 - 12.45pm PhD PROPOSAL C272, The Curzon Building 9.30 - 10am BENEFITS OF A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PHD FUNDING C272, The Curzon Building 1 - 1.30pm C272, The Curzon Building 10.15 - 10.45am LIBRARY TOURS Meeting point: Ground floor, The Curzon Building POSTGRADUATE Every 15 minutes from 9am, STUDENT LIFE last tour at 2.30pm C272, The Curzon Building ACCOMMODATION 1.45 - 2.15pm TOURS Every 15 minutes from 9am BUILDING TOURS (tours last 30 minutes). Curzon The last tour leaves at 2.45pm. Meeting point: Level 1, The Curzon Building Tours must be booked in advance On the hour, every hour from 9am - 2pm at the accommodation desk. Millennium Point Ground Floor, Millennium Point. Meeting point: Level 3, Millennium Point On the hour, every hour from 11am - 2pm.

*Parkside Building, Margaret Street and Vittoria Street Building Tours are included in the course drop In sessions.

6 7 POSTGRADUATE WIL’S STORY

Attend Wil’s talk STUDY AT BCU Benefits of a Postgraduate Degree, C272, The Curzon Building, 1 - 1.30pm

Wil made the most of every opportunity at Birmingham City University, progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study and getting involved with university life through 1 in 7 90% 96% our student employment scheme. He then secured a role as a Student Success Adviser, jobs could require Almost 90% of our of our postgraduate helping others to make the most of their time a postgraduate research was judged to students were in here, and is now continuing his involvement at qualification have delivered outstanding, employment or further the University by studying a PhD and taking up by 2022 or very considerable study within six months the role of Assistant Lecturer with Computing, external impact of graduating Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE). (UK Commission for Employment and Skills, 2014) REF 2014 DHLE 16/17 “I chose to do a postgraduate degree because it would give me the best opportunities in terms of my future career progression, and it was required in terms of my professional body for chartered membership.” “For me, postgraduate study is different in that it’s more advanced thinking – I wouldn’t £10,906 £25,700 necessarily say it’s more difficult, it’s more that the way you have to approach it in terms of the Loan available to support Doctoral Loan available to support expectations and the detail of the work you’re with fees and living costs for with Postgraduate Research study providing. I would say it’s a step not a jump.” postgraduate students. fees and living costs WIL VINCENT Currently Wil is completing a PhD on the Student Finance , 2019 Student Finance England, 2019 phenomena of ‘studentification’, which involves BSc (Hons) Planning and understanding the changes in populations Development 2012 caused by university students moving to an area, particularly the growth in student MSc Environmental and accommodation and the impact on sustainable Spatial Planning 2014 communities. Wil is now really proud that he gets to give back to the university and inspire the next generation of planners within CEBE. “I chose to do a postgraduate degree because it would give me the best opportunities in terms of my future career progression”

8 9 JASPREET’S STORY ARTS, DESIGN AND MEDIA Attend Jaspreet’s talk: Postgraduate Student Life C272, The Curzon Building, 1.45 - 2.15pm POSTGRADUATE HUB Speak to staff and students for advice Jaspreet is an international student from and guidance about your course or India and one who has made a huge impact planning your day. throughout his time at Birmingham City BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF Atrium, The Parkside Building | 9am - 3pm University. He is the former President of BCU’s ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Students’ Union and was chosen as one of the top 30 under 30 most inspirational young people Course Time Activity Location in Birmingham. He is also an active member Architecture 10am – 3pm Drop-in P435, The Parkside Building of the British Organisation of Sikh students. Architectural Practice

Jaspreet now works for the BCU International Conservation of the Historic Environment 10am – 3pm Drop-in P306, The Parkside Building Office as their Global Cultural Ambassador and is currently on a patchwork masterclass Interior Architecture and Design 10am – 3pm Drop-in P348, The Parkside Building programme where he learns from MPs Product and Furniture Design and permanent secretaries of the UK government about the various aspects of Design Management, 10am – 3pm Drop-in P352, The Parkside Building the civil services and UK Parliament. Design and Visualisation

“I chose postgraduate study because being an Landscape Architecture 10am – 3pm Drop-in P436, The Parkside Building international student, I wanted to develop my specialism in International Human Resource Management. I enjoy learning and being around different cultures, so this course for JASPREET SINGH me was a great way to develop my global BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ART Check in at Margaret Street, B3 3BX mind-set and continue to challenge myself.” BA (Hons) Business and Human Course Time Activity Location Resource Management 2016 “Studying a postgraduate qualification Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices 10am – 3pm Drop-in F08, Margaret Street allows me to critically evaluate various Arts and Education Practices MA International Human aspects of my subject area, and develop Arts and Project Management more advanced knowledge on a topic Resource Management 2019 Contemporary Arts China I’m really passionate about.” Fine Art

Jaspreet aspires to finish his studies by the end of September 2019 and wants to pursue “I enjoy learning and being a PhD in International Human Resource Management. He is really proud to be part around different cultures, of the global and vibrant community at BCU, MARGARET STREET so this course for me was and this motivates him more in his studies. The Margaret Street building which a great way to develop my “BCU has supported my transformation houses our School of Art is a Grade I global mind-set and continue from being a very shy kid at high school to listed building and dates back to the 19th someone who is unafraid to present in front century. Take a tour to see our gallery, to challenge myself.” of large audiences. I would say undertaking fine art library and workshops for wood, a postgraduate degree was one of the best metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, decisions I’ve made, it’s been fun and it’s digital media, print and photography. definitely been a good step for me.”

10 11 SCHOOL OF ENGLISH Course Time Activity Location Course Time Activity Location Creative Writing 10am – 3pm Drop-in Outside C402, MA/MSc Video Game Development 1.30 – 2pm Talk C140a/c, English Linguistics (Distance Learning) The Curzon Building MSc Video Game Enterprise, The Curzon Building Production and Design MA Feature Film Development 2 – 2.30pm Talk C144a, MA Film Distribution and Marketing The Curzon Building SCHOOL OF FASHION AND TEXTILES MA/MSc Future Media Course Time Activity Location MA/MSc Video Game Development 2.30 – 3pm Drop-in C140a/c, Cosmetics Branding and Promotion, 10am – 3pm Drop-in P349 (The Bridge), MSc Video Game Enterprise, Production The Curzon Building Fashion Design The Parkside Building and Design Fashion Management MA Feature Film Development Fashion Promotion MA Film Distribution and Marketing Fashion Styling MA/MSc Future Media Luxury Brand Management Textile and Surface Design SCHOOL OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY Check in at Vittoria Street, B1 3PA Course Time Activity Location Course Time Activity Location MA Visual Communication 10am – 3pm Drop-in P406, Parkside Building Jewellery and Related Products 10am – 3pm Drop-in Atrium, Vittoria Street Luxury Jewellery Management VITTORIA STREET

The School of Jewellery was founded in 1890 and is one of the largest and most significant schools of jewellery in the world. BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF MEDIA Course Time Activity Location Data Journalism 10am – 3pm Drop-in P337, The Parkside Building Event, Festival and Exhibition Management Global Media Management Media and Cultural Studies Media Production Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism Public Relations Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Professional PR Diploma/Certificate

12 13 BUSINESS, LAW COMPUTING, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Activity Time Location POSTGRADUATE HUB Meet teaching staff and current 9am - 3pm Level 1, The Curzon Building postgraduate students Speak to staff and students for advice and guidance about your course or Why study a Master’s degree in 12.30 – 1.15pm C237, The Curzon Building planning your day. Accounting and Finance? Level 3, Open Access Area | 9am - 3pm Master’s programmes in Psychology and 12.30 - 1.15pm C381, The Curzon Building Criminology - where they can take you COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Benefits of studying Law at 12.30 – 1.15pm C373, The Curzon Building Come and chat to an academic at our TOUR postgraduate level PG drop-in session Take a tour of our campus and our facilities. What you get from an MBA/Management 12.30 – 1.15pm C256, The Curzon Building Level 3 Open Access Area, Millennium Point, Master’s degree 9am - 3pm Meeting point: Stand on Level 3, Millennium Point. Courses include: Advanced Computer On the hour, every hour, from 11am - 2pm. Science, Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, POSTGRADUATE HUB Business Intelligence, Data Networks and

Speak to staff and students for advice Security, Enterprise Systems Management and guidance about your course or and User Experience Design. BUILT ENVIRONMENT planning your day. Come and chat to an academic at our Computing Research Degrees and Digital PG drop-in session Level 1, The Curzon Building | 9am - 3pm Media Technology Research Degrees. Level 3 Open Access Area, Millennium Point, 9am - 3pm ENGINEERING

Come and chat to an academic at our Discover the Campus and HS2 works on our PG drop-in session doorstep with students and industry partners

Level 3 Open Access Area, Reception, Level 4, Millennium Point, Millennium Point, 9am - 3pm 12.15 - 1pm

Courses include: Automotive Engineering, Courses include: Building Surveying with International Logistics and Supply Chain Facilities Management, Construction Project Management, International Project Management, Planning Built Environments Management, Logistics and Supply Chain and Quantity Surveying. Management and Mechanical Engineering. Real Estate Management and Built Project Management and Engineering Environment Research Degrees. Research Degrees.

14 15 ADVICE AND GUIDANCE HUB BCU SPORT HOW WE SUPPORT YOU Ask us about all the different sporting opportunities here at BCU, whether you’re an Olympic hopeful or just want to try something new. GROUND FLOOR, MILLENNIUM POINT SECURITY STUDENT AFFAIRS ACCOMMODATION Our Security team provide 24 hour, We offer advice on childcare, money Ask us about: accommodation 365 day a year coverage across the matters, enablement, health and options, how to apply, fees and University estate. Speak to us for advice, wellbeing, or any other queries payments and life in student halls. reassurance and safety information. including University procedures. Accommodation tours: Page 7 ACROSS CITY CENTRE CAMPUS CENTRE FOR ADMISSIONS STUDENTS’ UNION Ask us about: entry requirements, Ask us about: student life, societies ACADEMIC SUCCESS qualifications, offers and decisions and how we support our students Ask us about: study skills, support and the application process. and the free tutorials and workshops throughout their time here. we offer to students. Student Life Hub Curzon B, Ground Floor, The Curzon Building INTERNATIONAL OFFICE If you’re an international student or have an international qualification, ask us about the Ask us about: the benefits of a degree, application process, entry requirements, Working towards a Graduate+ award work placements and graduate jobs. foundation options and scholarships. will help you gain new experiences and improve your employability. Each Faculty is supported by a specialist Speak to the team and find out more: Careers+ team, which can be found in the Ground Floor, The Curzon Building following locations: LIBRARY AND LEARNING Art, Design and Media: RESOURCES Ground Floor, The Parkside Building Our libraries provide access to around 62 Business, Law and Social Sciences: million resources including books, online Ground Floor, The Curzon Building journals, e-book chapters and conference Computing, Engineering and the Built proceedings. Ask us about how we can help Environment: Reception, Level 3, support your academic interests and learning. Millennium Point

16 17 BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL OF ART BIRMINGHAM SCHOOL ROYAL BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE Margaret Street, OF JEWELLERY Jennens Road, B4 7XR THE PARKSIDE BUILDING Cardigan Street, B4 7BD B3 3BX (0.9 miles) Vittoria Street, This building houses our music THE EAGLE AND BALL B1 3PA (1.5 miles) and theatre courses. It has 100 This building houses the Faculty This building houses our Students’ practice and rehearsal rooms, of Art, Design and Media. Union pub. It is a Grade II listed an organ studio, seven industry- • Campus Art Shop by BCUSU, building, originally built in the standard recording studios and a MILLENIUM POINT Level 3 Victorian era, now serving food 500-seat concert hall. CAR PARK • Coffee shops, ground floor and drink, including a range of B4 7AP and Level 3 craft beers.

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THE CURZON BUILDING (INC CURZON B) Cardigan Street, B4 7BD This building houses the Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, the School of MILLENNIUM POINT English and the New Technology Institute. Curzon Street, B4 7XG • Cash machine, ground floor This building houses the Faculty • Campus shop, ground floor of Computing, Engineering and • Restaurant, ground floor the Built Environment. • Coffee shops, ground floor and Level 1 • Curzon Library, Level 1 • Cash machine, ground floor • Coffee shop, Level 2 • Restaurant, Level 3 Welcome talk • Faith room, Level 3 Student Life Hub Check-in TO THE CITY CENTRE, MOOR STREET STATION, NEW STREET STATION AND CITY CENTRE MOOR STREET BUS INTERCHANGE Advice and guidance hub CAMPUS MAP 18 19 Anything you forgot to ask us? Don’t panic! Here is a list of useful contacts:

Open Day Helpline and Course Enquiries +44(0)121 331 5595 Admissions +44 (0)121 331 6295 Student Affairs +44 (0)121 331 7777 Accommodation +44 (0)121 331 5191 In case of an emergency, call Security: +44 (0) 121 331 6969

For more events, including coffee mornings, lunches and pizza nights, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/pg-events www.bcu.ac.uk/postgraduate

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