What is an applicant day?
An applicant day is the best way for you to find out further information about University College Birmingham and the course you have applied for.
Have a look below to gain insight into the activities that you can take part in, on the day.
Practical activities
Whether it’s creating your own mocktail, taking part in a virtual reality task or carrying out a skin analysis treatment; our practical activities will give you first-hand experience of your potential future career!
Meet new friends and future classmates
We know that it can be a little daunting starting a new place of education, and we want you to feel as comfortable as possible. This is why the applicant day is the best way to meet your future classmates and make new friends, before you even start!
Accommodation Tour
As well as the Campus Tour, you will also have the choice of joining our Student Ambassadors to view our Halls of Residence, The Maltings. Only a short 10-minute walk from our campus, The Maltings could be your new home away from home.
Campus Tour
Although you have applied to study here with us, you may have missed the opportunity to see all of the facilities that we have to offer. If so, no need to worry, as you will have the option to join a Campus Tour, after your 2nd session, ran by our Student Ambassadors.
Support Services
We know that you may still have questions about studying here at University College Birmingham; but our Support Services will be here to help with any concerns. You will be able to speak with Student Finance, Disability Support, Hired@UCB and more.
Meet the Guild
If you are thinking about joining a society, sports club or even starting up your own campaign, then make sure to stop by and meet your Guild of Students. You will be able to find out about our clubs, ranging from Cheerleading, Rugby, Netball and Football, to Bakery, Disability, Queer and Drama.
Why you should join the applicant day?
Hear from our current student Ela, who attended one of our Applicant Days only a few years ago.
Event Programme
Registration at McIntyre House 10.00am – 10.15am
Session 1 (Compulsory)
- Aesthetics Practitioner - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Aviation and Airport Management - Session 1 - 10.15am -12pm
- Bakery and Patisserie Technology - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.30pm
- Business Enterprise - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Business Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Childhood Education Studies (Online) - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Computer Science - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Culinary Arts Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Cyber Security - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Digital Marketing - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Early Childhood Studies - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Events Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Finance and Accounting - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Football Business Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Health and Social Care - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- International Tourism Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Marketing Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Nursing (Adult) - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Physiotherapy - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Primary Education Studies - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12.15pm
- Professional Chef - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Specialist Hair and Media Make-up - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Sport, Coaching and Fitness - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Sports Management - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Sports Therapy - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
- Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition - Session 1 - 10.15am - 12pm
Lunch
Free lunch will be provided at McIntyre House and Moss House; including a meat, vegetarian, gluten free and halal option.
After your first session, your course tutor will take you to our catering spaces, for you to claim your free lunch. Once you have finished your 1 hour break, you will then need to head back in time for Session 2.
Session 2 (Compulsory)
- Aesthetics Practitioner - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Aviation and Airport Management - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Bakery and Patisserie Technology - Session 2 - 1.30pm - 2.45pm
- Business Enterprise - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Business Management - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Childhood Education Studies (Online) - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Computer Science - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Culinary Arts Management - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Cyber Security - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Digital Marketing - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Early Childhood Studies - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Events Management - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Finance and Accounting - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Football Business Management - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Health and Social Care - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- International Tourism Management - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Marketing Management - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Nursing (Adult) - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Physiotherapy - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Primary Education Studies - Session 2 - 1.15pm - 2.45pm
- Professional Chef - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Specialist Hair and Media Make-up - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Sport, Coaching and Fitness - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Sports Management - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Sports Therapy - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
- Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition - Session 2 - 1pm - 2.45pm
Bringing our students together
We know making friends is an important part of the university experience, and you may be a little nervous about joining us. UCBConnect allows you to get to know others who have also applied for your course, even before you join us for the applicant day! Watch this video to find out how to get started.
Have a question about your application?
If you have any questions for our Admissions team, please use our live chat feature to speak to one of our admissions officers (available Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm).
You can also get in touch by completing our enquiry form:
Alternatively, you can call 0121 604 1040
University of Warwick accreditation
A wide range of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, will be accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian 2022 league table.
University of Warwick accreditation
A wide range of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, as well as some higher level apprenticeships, will be accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian 2022 league table.