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Masterclasses

Summer Masterclass Event
Thursday 11 June 2026

Hands-on masterclasses for your students

We are delighted to invite your school to our Summer Masterclass Event taking place on Thursday 11 June, 10am-2.30pm. This event is designed specifically for Year 12 students to experience a range of engaging, hands-on, career-focused sessions in a supportive, industry-standard environment.

This opportunity may be particularly valuable for students who have had limited access to subject-related trips or enrichment activities this year.

What’s included:

  • Up to three hands-on masterclasses per student
  • Free lunch and a goody bag for all attendees
  • Travel reimbursement of up to £20 per student (for groups of 20+ students)

Schools we partner with regularly use our masterclasses to boost student engagement and support progression, with students consistently finding them valuable and often going on to apply.

If this date isn’t convenient for your school, please let us know if you have a preferred date to bring students for a masterclass, and we can also offer these sessions virtually.

Register now

Students will have the opportunity to take part in up to three taster masterclasses across the day, selecting from the following areas:

  • Aesthetics
  • Business and Finance
  • Computer Science and Cyber Security
  • College of Food
  • Digital
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Graphic Design
  • Hair and Make-Up Business Management
  • Health
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Prosthetics for Stage and Screen
  • Psychology
  • Sport
  • Social Care

Experience our degree courses firsthand

These interactive sessions offer you and your students a taste of university-level study, delivered by our expert academic staff. Designed specifically for Year 12 and 13 students (sixth form and college), these masterclasses provide an engaging introduction to a range of subject areas.

Ready to book a masterclass? 

Start by completing our interest form. Once submitted, a member of our team will get in touch to confirm your booking and discuss your specific needs. If you'd like to get in touch about arranging a visit, please email schoolsliaison@ucb.ac.uk 

Register your interest

Aesthetics

This masterclass invites you to look deeper than the surface, using cutting-edge VISIA technology to explore and understand the hidden damage that can lie beneath the skin.

You will take on the role of a researcher, investigating underlying concerns, analysing results, and uncovering insights with the guidance of our expert lecturers. It’s a unique opportunity to, discover how advanced diagnostics reveal the true story of skin health.

Aesthetics masterclasses will take place on Wednesday's from 9:30-12pm. We can host a max of either 20 students in the studio with teachers waiting nearby, or up to 20 students and teachers. 

Please complete this register your interest form

Business and Finance 

Step into the world of modern business with our engaging Business and Finance Masterclass. This session gives students the opportunity to:

  • Gain real-world insight into current economic trends, including the impact of AI in the workplace
  • Take a tour of our Financial Trading Suite
  • Create and pitch their own business plan to a panel of industry experts, receiving valuable feedback and guidance

Sessions take place every Wednesday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Please register your interest if you wish to make a booking.

College of Food

The College of Food invites you to attend one of their Masterclass, designed for aspiring chefs, bakers, and food innovators ready to take their passion to a professional level.

Led by industry-leading chefs, artisan bakers, food scientists, and culinary experts, this hands-on session offers a unique insight into the art, science, and innovation behind exceptional food.

Spend the morning discovering more about our BA/FdA Culinary Arts Management and BA/ FdA Professional Chef programmes as you roll up your sleeves and create a culinary delight under the guidance of our expert lecturers.

Then, step into our state-of-the-art bakeries or specialist food science labs for a practical session led by one of our bakery lecturers. Here, you'll learn more about our BSc/ FdSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology programme. Learn how creativity and science combine to produce outstanding bakery products.

Please complete the register your interest form and we’ll contact you to confirm session availability.

Masterclasses run on Wednesdays from 9:30am – 12:15pm, with the option to stay afterwards for a guided campus tour.

Our college of food masterclasses will usually host a max of 16 students, however we can look to host up to 30 dependant on date. 

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Digital

Join us for our Computing Masterclass sessions, held every Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm, and discover what it’s really like to study a university-level Computing degree.

Led by our expert lecturers, these engaging and interactive sessions offer a rare opportunity to explore the exciting worlds of Computer Science and Cyber Security.

Students will take part in hands-on learning within our state-of-the-art facilities, experiencing practical demonstrations in programming and Cyber Security related scenarios.

This is the perfect opportunity to gain insight, build confidence, and get a feel for life as a university Computing student.

Our digital masterclasses can host a max of 30 students. 

Register your interest here

Education 

Join us in our education masterclass sessions! Designed for aspiring future educational practitioners who want to work with children of all ages in a multitude of different settings. Explore the concept of education and the many careers it can lead to. Suitable for students interested in:

  • Early Years
  • Primary Education
  • Childhood Education

Days and times of these masterclass are not yet confirmed. However, please do register your interest here

Graphic Design

Think. Make. Design. Curious about studying graphic design at university? This interactive session introduces the core principles of design, challenges you to think differently about creativity, and reveals how graphic design influences everything from brands and apps, through to the spaces we move through every day.

Masterclasses are available on Wednesdays 9:30-12pm. Register your interest in this masterclass here.

Hair and Make-Up Business Management

Combine creativity with entrepreneurship in our specialist Masterclass designed for aspiring professionals in the hair and make-up industry. These interactive sessions will run on Wednesday between 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Please complete our register your interest form.

Health and Nutrition

Explore the diverse world of healthcare and nutrition through our immersive Masterclass, designed to provide students with a realistic overview of careers in:

  • Adult Nursing
  • Physiotherapy
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Paramedic Science
  • Nutrition

Students will experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art Health Simulation Suites, where they'll work through real-life scenarios to better understand the challenges and rewards of healthcare professions.

Dates have not yet been confirmed for these masterclasses. However if you are interested, please complete this register your interest form.

This masterclass can host up to 16 students where using our sensory suites, or 30 if classroom based. 

Hospitality and Tourism

Are your students looking into stepping into the exciting and fast-paced industries of hospitality, tourism, events, and aviation? This Masterclass is designed to give students a taste of what these global sectors have to offer. 

Once you register your interest, a member of our team will be in touch with a list of workshop options which cover key areas including: 

  • Aviation Operations
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Hotel and Hospitality Leadership
  • Global Tourism Trends

Available on Wednesdays between 9:30am - 12:30pm.

Prosthetics for Stage and Screen

Perfect for students with a passion for special effects, this session explores the creative and technical skills used to transform characters through prosthetic artistry. Students will also gain experience using industry-standard tools and products in our Prosthetics labs.

Prosthetics Masterclasses are available on Wednesday mornings 9:30-12:00, register your interest to find out more.

18 max capacity in the studio. Therefore we can accept up to 18 students with teachers not in the room, or a mixture of 18 students and teachers. 

Psychology

Discover the fascinating world of psychology and the many career paths it can lead to with our interactive Masterclass. These sessions will also give students the opportunity to learn more about our specialist pathways in: 

  • Health Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology

Hosted in our brand-new Centre of Psychology. Session days have not yet been confirmed but session will run 9.30am - 12.30pm. Session have a max 40 capacity. 

Register your interest here

Sport

Discover where a degree in sport can take you with our Sport Masterclass which explores specialist areas including:

  • Sports Therapy 
  • Strength and Conditioning 
  • Sport and Physical Education 

You’ll also get an exclusive look inside our cutting-edge Human Performance Centre and therapy clinics.

Session days have not yet been confirmed but sessions will take place 10-2. You can register your interest.

Engineering

New engineering masterclasses coming soon!

These will take place on the last Friday of each month 9:30-12pm. We can also host up to 40 students split into 2 groups. 

Register your interest

Social Care

If you're interested in making a difference to other people's lives, our Social Care Masterclass will help you explore the skills needed to work in this rewarding sector and the wide range of career options. You will learn more about our pathways in:


•    Health and Social Care
•    Mental Health and Wellbeing

Social care masterclasses will take place on Thursday Mornings in semester 1 and Wednesday afternoons in semester 2. This masterclasses has a max capacity of 30. Please register your interest here.

Booking disclaimer

Please note, our events are limited in capacity and high in demand. Cancellations impact staff, resource and prevent other students from having the opportunity to engage in our activities. Please be aware all cancellations should be made in advance and at least two weeks prior to the event date. We understand extenuating circumstances can result in the need for cancellation close to the date, however, repeat cancellations may result in restriction of future bookings.

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