POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY - Saturday 24 November 2018 Aston Webb Building, Edgbaston Campus, Birmingham, B15 2TT - University of Birmingham
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POSTGRADUATE
OPEN DAY
Saturday
24 November 2018
Aston Webb Building,
Edgbaston Campus,
Birmingham, B15 2TT
Supported by
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(THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019)
(QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2019)
CONTENTS
Welcome to the University of Birmingham 3
How to make the most of your day 4
Plan your day 5
Why not visit...? 6
Postgraduate Study Fair and Advice Lounge 9
Subject-specific events
College of Arts and Law 10
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences 14
College of Life and Environmental Sciences 17
College of Medical and Dental Sciences 20
College of Social Sciences 22
Refreshments 25
Want to find out more? 26
Edgbaston Campus map 27
Getting to the Open Day Back cover
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WELCOME TO THE
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Our Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to our experts,
discover more about the wide range of postgraduate taught and @UNIBIRMINGHAM
research opportunities available at Birmingham, and expand your
#HELLOBRUM
knowledge in your chosen field.
REGISTRATION LOST OR HAVE A QUESTION? SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All visitors need to check in on the day in Information booths, staffed by our students, Please contact us in advance if you have any
order to receive their welcome pack, which can be found at entrances and in the centre special requirements. Visitors with disabilities
will include a printed version of this programme. of our campus. Our Postgraduate ambassadors, should get in touch so we can provide a
In order to join the fast track for this, please easily identifiable in bright blue tops, are also mobility map and make suitable parking
pre-register online so that we can email available all day on campus to help you find arrangements for you. Call 0121 414 7136
you your ticket: your way around. or email: pgopenday@contacts.bham.ac.uk
www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgopendays
You will need to bring a copy of your ticket,
IN AN EMERGENCY GET ONLINE ON CAMPUS
which will contain a QR code, with you (either
on paper or on your mobile device) to check Contact the nearest member of University staff. Network: open day
in at Aston Webb Reception (R6). First aid assistance can be found in the Great Password: uniofbham
Hall, Aston Webb Building. You can also
contact 0121 414 4444.
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HOW TO MAKE CAMPUS TOURS DEPART FROM
ASTON WEBB RECEPTION ON THE
THE MOST OF YOUR DAY
HOUR AND HALF-PAST THE HOUR.
THESE LAST AROUND 45 MINUTES.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR WAY TO
We’re sure you’ll have a great day finding out about all the ASTON WEBB RECEPTION (R6)
opportunities we have to offer. Please also check the full, WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS
subject-specific, schedule of talks and events on the following SO THAT WE CAN CHECK YOU IN
pages when planning your day (pages 10–24). AND GIVE YOU YOUR WELCOME PACK.
TIME EVENT LOCATION
9.30am–2.00pm Registration Reception, Aston Webb Building (R6)
9.30am–3.00pm Refreshments The Bramall (R12), First Floor
10.00–10.15am Welcome Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
10.00am–12.00noon Postgraduate Study Fair and Advice Lounge Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6)
Campus Tours: these run on the hour and Departing from Reception,
10.00am–2.00pm
half-past the hour, lasting around 45 minutes Aston Webb Building (R6)
Subject specific talks and events
10.00am–3.00pm University of Birmingham Campus
(see pages 10–24)
10.15–10.45am Funding Talk (PhD) Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
Insider Secrets for Postgraduate
10.45am–12.00noon Researchers (suitable for MRes and PhD Meet in Costa, The Bramall (R12)
applicants) at Westmere (G15)
11.00–11.30am Funding Talk (Masters) Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
The Postgraduate Community at Birmingham:
11.30am–12.00noon Aston Webb Building, WG12 (R4)
Student Life, Support and Accommodation
Introduction to Writing a PhD Research
12.00noon–1.00pm Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
Proposal and Impact Statement
1.00–2.00pm Teacher Training Talk Aston Webb Building, WG12 (R4)
1.15pm–1.45pm Funding Talk (PhD) Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
2.00–2.30pm Funding Talk (Masters) Aston Webb Lecture Theatre (R7)
CHAT WITH OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT
ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS? VISIT
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee in The Bramall (First Floor) from 9.00am–3.00pm and chat with
our postgraduate ambassadors about their experience at the University of Birmingham.
WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/
PGSCHOLARSHIPS
Postgraduate Open Day | March 2018 5 PLAN YOUR DAY TIME YOUR DAY 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00noon 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm
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WHY NOT R14 ON CAMPUS MAP G12 ON CAMPUS MAP
VISIT...?
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts Winterbourne House and Garden
Major works from Botticelli to Van Gogh adorn Open 10.30am–4.00pm, Winterbourne
our award-winning art gallery. Admission is House is set within seven acres of tranquil
free and opening hours are 11.00am–5.00pm, botanic gardens. Entry is free for prospective
so pop in if you have half an hour to spare. students with their Open Day ticket and £1
for their guests.
THE BARBER
INSTITUTE
OF FINE ARTS
Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018 7 R4 ON CAMPUS MAP Lapworth Museum of Geology Enabling visitors to explore life over the past 3.5 billion years, the Lapworth Museum showcases exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections, with state-of-the-art galleries and a range of innovative and interactive exhibits – all completely free of charge. From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, earthquakes, and even dinosaurs, the Museum captures the imagination of all ages. Open 12.00noon–5.00pm.
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY FAIR
AND ADVICE LOUNGE
10.00AM–12.00NOON, GREAT HALL,
ASTON WEBB BUILDING (R6)
Our Study Fair and Advice Lounge offer the fantastic opportunity
to talk to representatives from all of the University’s colleges and
support networks. You can learn about the variety of services and
exciting experiences that are available to our vibrant postgraduate
community at Birmingham.
International Library Disability, Learning Support, Counselling and Guidance
FIRE EXIT FIRE EXIT
Music
Art History, Curating
and Visual Studies
University of Birmingham Sport
Physics and Astronomy Modern Languages
Applied Health
(including Nuclear)
Business Philosophy
Biomedical Science Computer Science
Economics Theology and Religion
College of Dentistry Mechanical Engineering
Medical
Education and Dental Drama and Theatre Arts
Electronic, Electrical and
Sciences Medicine
Systems Engineering
International Development Film and Creative Writing
Nursing Railway Engineering
College of
College College of
Political Science and Engineering
of Social Arts and The Shakespeare Institute
International Studies Pharmacy and Physical Civil Engineering
Sciences Law
Sciences
Institute for Conflict,
Cooperation and Security Materials Science English Literature
(ICCS) and Engineering
Geography, Earth and
Environmental Sciences English Language
Institute of Local Chemical Engineering and Linguistics
Government Studies (including Food Safety)
College of Psychology African Studies
Life and Chemistry (including and Anthropology
Social Policy Environmental
Sport, Exercise and Physical Sciences for
Sciences Health CDT)
Rehabilitation Sciences History
Social Work
Biosciences Mathematics Classics, Ancient History
and Archaeology
Ironbridge International
Admissions Institute for Cultural Heritage
Law
Stands in the
FIRE EXIT Aston Webb Reception FIRE EXIT
The Guild
PGMSA
Guild Living
Living
University
Graduate School
Careers
Funding Advice
Lounge
This plan is a guide only.
It is subject to change and not to scale.
Entrance
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SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
EVENTS
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Postgraduate funding
opportunities in the College of
College of Arts and Law Arts and Law – Professor Rilka Lecture Room 2,
11.30am–12.00noon
Graduate School Dragneva-Lewers, Director of Arts Building (R16)
the College of Arts and Law
Graduate School
Introduction to
Room 111,
12.00noon–1.00pm LLM programmes
Law Building (R1)
– Dr Jenny Papettas
Introduction to the
Room 112,
12.15–1.00pm LLB for Graduates
Law Building (R1)
programme – David Rice
Birmingham Law School
Introduction to Law postgraduate
research programmes
– Dr Catherine Mitchell Room 114,
1.00–2.00pm
Law Building (R1)
This session will also include
funding and application advice
Department of Drama and Theatre Arts
School of English, Dr Caroline Radcliffe will be
Drama and American available on the stand at Drama and Theatre Arts
& Canadian Studies 10.00am–12.00noon the Study Fair for enquiries stand, Great Hall, Aston
relating to postgraduate Webb Building (R6)
opportunities in DramaPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 11
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Department of English Language and Linguistics
Dr Marcus Perlman will be
available on the stand at the
English Language and
Study Fair for enquiries relating
10.00am–12.00noon Linguistics stand, Great Hall,
to postgraduate research
Aston Webb Building (R6)
opportunities in English
Language and Linguistics
Introduction to postgraduate
taught opportunities in English
12.30–1.30pm Room 104, Arts Building (R16)
Language and Linguistics
– Robert Holland
Department of English Literature
Introduction to MA Literature
12.15–1.00pm Room 119, Arts Building (R16)
and Culture – Dr Chris Mourant
School of English,
Drama and American
Drop-in session for postgraduate
& Canadian Studies
1.00–2.00pm research in English Literature Room 144, Arts Building (R16)
– Dr Matthew Ward
Department of Film and Creative Writing
Introduction to MA Film and
12.00noon–1.00pm Television: Research and Room 103, Arts Building (R16)
Production – Dr Richard Langley
Introduction to postgraduate
1.00–2.00pm programmes in Creative Writing Room 103, Arts Building (R16)
– Dr Luke Kennard
The Shakespeare Institute
Drop-in session for postgraduate
12.00noon–1.00pm programmes at The Shakespeare Room 249, Arts Building (R16)
Institute – Dr Simon Smith
Department of African Studies and Anthropology
Drop-in session for postgraduate
programmes in African Studies
12.30–1.30pm Room 237, Arts Building (R16)
and Anthropology
– Dr Benedetta Rossi
Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology
Introduction to MA Antiquity CAHA Museum, Room 305,
School of History 12.00noon–12.30pm
– Dr Ruth Macrides Arts Building (R16)
and Cultures
Introduction to postgraduate
programmes in Archaeology CAHA Museum, Room 305,
1.00–2.00pm
– Professor Henry Chapman Arts Building (R16)
and Dr Roger White
Drop-in session for
postgraduate research
1.00–2.00pm opportunities in Byzantine Room 445, Arts Building (R16)
Studies, Classics and Ancient
History – Dr Ruth Macrides12 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Department of History
Drop-in session for MA Global
12.00noon–1.00pm Room 427, Arts Building (R16)
History – Dr Sadiah Qureshi
Drop-in session for MA History
12.00noon–1.00pm Room 358, Arts Building (R16)
of Warfare – Dr Adam Dighton
Drop-in session for MA History
by distance learning/MA Military
12.00noon–1.00pm Room 321, Arts Building (R16)
History by distance learning
– Dr James Pugh
Drop-in session for MA/MRes
12.30–1.30pm Early Modern History Room 325, Arts Building (R16)
School of History – Dr Jonathan Willis
and Cultures
Drop-in session for postgraduate
12.30–1.30pm research opportunities in History Room 429, Arts Building (R16)
– Dr Jonathan Boff
Drop-in session for MA Foyer outside Arts main lecture
1.00–2.00pm West Midlands History theatre, first floor, Arts Building
– Dr Malcolm Dick (R16)
Ironbridge International Institute for Cultural Heritage
Introduction to postgraduate
study and research with the
Peter Gelling Library, Room
12.00noon–1.00pm Ironbridge International Institute
315, Arts Building (R16)
for Cultural Heritage
– Dr John Carman
Drop-in session for postgraduate
Room 417, Ashley Building
12.30–1.30pm programmes in Sexuality and
(R17)
Gender Studies – Dr Elliot Evans
Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies
Student-led tour of The Barber
School of Languages, Institute of Fine Arts, where Art
Cultures, Art History History, Curating and Visual
Lobby, The Barber
and Music 12.00noon–1.00pm Studies teaching takes place.
Institute of Fine Arts (R14)
The Barber houses an excellent
and representative collection of
post-medieval European art.
Drop-in session for
postgraduate programmes in Lobby, The Barber Institute
12.30–2.00pm
Art History, Curating and Visual of Fine Arts (R14)
Studies – Dr Jutta VinzentPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 13
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Department of Modern Languages
Drop-in session for MA
Room 414,
12.15–1.15pm Translation Studies
Ashley Building (R17)
– Dr Emma Tyler
Drop-in session for
School of Languages,
postgraduate research Room 121A,
Cultures, Art History 12.30–1.30pm
opportunities in Modern Ashley Building (R17)
and Music
Languages – Dr Lorraine Ryan
Department of Music
Drop-in session for postgraduate
Room 214,
12.30–2.00pm programmes in Music – Dr
Bramall Music Building (R12)
Luis-Manuel Garcia
Department of Philosophy
Drop-in session for postgraduate
taught and postgraduate Room 220, European
12.00noon–1.00pm
research opportunities in Research Institute (G3)
Philosophy – Dr Will Davies
Department of Theology and Religion
School of Philosophy, Drop-in session for MA
Room 249, European
Theology and Religion 12.00noon–1.00pm Holocaust and Genocide
Research Institute (G3)
– Dr Isabel Wollaston
Drop-in session for postgraduate
Room 145, European
12.00noon–1.00pm taught opportunities in Theology
Research Institute (G3)
and Religion – Dr Yafa Shanneik
Drop-in session for
postgraduate research Styles Room (Room 334),
12.30–1.30pm
opportunities in Theology and Arts Building (R16)
Religion – Dr Deryn Guest14 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
EVENTS
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Study Fair – speak to academics Great Hall, Aston
Chemical Engineering 10.00am–12.00noon
and current students Webb Building (R6)
Study Fair – speak to academics Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon
and current students Webb Building (R6)
Talk – Why should you do a
postgraduate degree in Civil Room G26,
12.00noon–12.30pm
Engineering? – Dr Gurmel Engineering Building (Y3)
Ghataora
Civil Engineering and
Railway Engineering
Tour of Civil Engineering Room G26,
12.30–1.00pm
Labs – Dr Gurmel Ghataora Engineering Building (Y3)
Drop-in session for all
postgraduate programmes in Room G42,
1.00–2.00pm
the Department – Dr Gurmel Engineering Building (Y3)
GhataoraPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 15
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Study Fair – speak to Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon
academics and current students Webb Building (R6)
Tours of the Computer
Atrium, Computer
10.00am–2.00pm Science Department
Science Building (Y9)
– led by current students
Talk – An overview of
MSc study in the School UG09, Murray Learning
12.00noon–12.45pm
of Computer Science Centre (R28)
– Dr Peter Hancox
Computer Science
Talk – Introduction to MSc
UG09, Murray Learning
12.45–1.45pm Computer Science – Professor
Centre (R28)
Uday Reddy
Drop in – Q&A session for
Room 217,
12.45–1.30pm Research in Computer Science
Computer Science (Y9)
– Dr Peter Hancox
Drop in – Q&A session for all
UG05, Murray Learning
1.30–2.30pm postgraduate programmes in
Centre (R28)
the School – Dr Sandy Gould
Study Fair – speak
Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon to academics and
Webb Building (R6)
current students
Electronic, Electrical and
Systems Engineering Drop-in session for all
postgraduate programmes Room G42,
12.00noon–12.45pm
in the Department Engineering Building (Y3)
– Dr Steve Quigley
Study Fair – speak to Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon
academics and current students Webb Building (R6)
Talk – MSc programmes
Lecture Theatre C,
Mathematics 12.00noon–12.30pm in Mathematics
Watson Building (R15)
– Professor David Needham
Talk – The PhD programme
Lecture Theatre C,
12.30–12.45pm in Mathematics
Watson Building (R15)
– Dr Nikolaos Fountoulakis16 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Study Fair – speak
Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon to academics and
Webb Building (R6)
current students
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-in session
for MSc Advanced Room S10F,
12.00noon–1.00pm
Mechanical Engineering Engineering Building (Y3)
– Dr Mozafar Saadat
Study Fair – speak to Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon
academics and current students Webb Building (R6)
Materials Science
Talk – Introduction to Materials
and Engineering
Science and the postgraduate Room GC13, Metallurgy
12.15–1.00pm
programmes we offer and Materials Building (G6)
– Dr Mike Jenkins
Study Fair – speak to
current students about Great Hall, Aston
10.00am–12.00noon
postgraduate taught and Webb Building (R6)
research programmes
Nuclear Education
Talk – Overview of Nuclear
programmes and panel
Room 103, Physics
11.30am–12.00noon discussion with programme
West Building (R8)
directors – Dr Paul Norman
and Dr Tzany WheldonPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 17
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
EVENTS
IF THE COURSE YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN ISN’T IN THE
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW BELOW,
PLEASE VISIT THE STUDY FAIR
BETWEEN 10.00AM–12.00NOON
TO SPEAK TO STAFF
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Opportunity for tours of the
The Undercroft, Biosciences
12.00noon–12.50pm facilities led by current
Building (R27)
postgraduate students
Masters programmes in
the School of Biosciences:
n Introduction to MSc
Molecular Biotechnology
Biosciences
n Introduction to MSc
Microbiology and Infection Room E102, Biosciences
12.45–1.30pm
n Introduction to MRes and Building (R27)
MSc Toxicology
n Introduction to MRes
Molecular and Cellular Biology
n Overview of MSc
Bioinformatics
Opportunity for tours of the
12.00noon and 12.25pm facilities led by current Aston Webb Reception (R6)
postgraduate students
Introduction to our
MSc programmes:
Psychology
n MSc Brain Imaging and
Cognitive Neuroscience
12.30–1.00pm G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
n MSc Computational
Neuroscience and
Cognitive Robotics
n MSc Psychology18 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Introduction to Clinical
1.00–1.15pm G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
Psychology programmes
Introduction to MRes
1.15–1.30pm G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
Clinical Psychology
Introduction to
1.30–2.00pm Cognitive Behaviour G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
Psychology
Therapy programmes
Introduction to our
2.00–2.15pm PhD/Masters by G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
Research programmes
Introduction to Forensic
2.15–2.30pm G16, 52 Pritchatts Road (G10)
Psychology programmes
Opportunity for tours of the The Atrium (foyer), Sport,
12.00noon and 12.25pm facilities led by current Exercise and Rehabilitation
postgraduate students Sciences Building (Y14)
Lecture Theatre 2, Ground
Introduction to MSc
Floor, Sport, Exercise and
12.45–1.45pm Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation Sciences
(pre-registration)
Building (Y14)
Drop-in sessions for the
following programmes:
Sport, Exercise and
n MSc Advanced
Rehabilitation Sciences
Manipulative Physiotherapy
n MSc Exercise and Sports
Medicine (Football)
The Atrium (foyer), Sport,
n MSc Physical Education
12.45–1.30pm Exercise and Rehabilitation
and Sport Pedagogy
Sciences Building (Y14)
n MSc/PGDip
Sport Coaching
Student ambassadors
will escort you to the
relevant locations
Opportunity for tours of the The Undercroft, Geography
12.00noon and 12.25pm facilities led by current Lobby, Ground floor,
postgraduate students Geography Building (R26)
Introduction to our
Environmental Health Masters
Geography, Earth and
programmes, including:
Environmental Sciences
n MSc Environmental Health
Meet at The Undercroft,
12.45–1.20pm n MSc Public and
Geography building (R26)
Environmental
Health Science
n MSc Health, Safety and
Environmental ManagementPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 19
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Introduction to our
Atmospheric Science Masters
programmes, including:
Room 125, First Floor,
12.45–1.20pm n MSc Air Pollution
Geography Building (R26)
Management and Control
n MSc Applied Meteorology
and Climatology
Geography, Earth and Drop-in introduction to our
Room 311, Third Floor,
Environmental Sciences 12.45–1.20pm MSc Urban and Regional
Geography Building (R26)
Planning programme
Introduction to our
Earth Sciences Masters
Education Room, Lapworth
programmes including:
12.45–1.20pm Museum, Earth Sciences
n MSc Applied and Petroleum
Building (R4)
Micropalaeontology
n MSc Hydrogeology20 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
EVENTS
A TOUR OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL
WILL RUN AT 12.00NOON FROM
THE RECEPTION, MEDICAL SCHOOL
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Information will be available for
you to collect for postgraduate
taught programmes in the
Postgraduate Masters MDS stand, Great Hall
10.00am–12.00noon College of Medical and Dental
programmes Aston Webb Building (R6)
Sciences. Representatives for
some programme will be
available at Medical School.
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Advanced Clinical Practice
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
MSc – Louise Beesley
Bioinformatics – MSc
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Grigorios Papatzikas
Drop-in sessions for
postgraduate Masters Biomedical Research: Integrative
programmes; your chance 10.00am–12.00noon and Translational MRes Medical School (B1)
to have a chat to the – Dr Andrew Coney
academic leading
the programme. Cancer Sciences MRes
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Refreshments will – Dr Roger Watson
be provided.
Cardiovascular Science
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
MRes – Dr Neil Morgan
Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
– Dr Andrea CavannaPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 21
Clinical Trials MSc –
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Sara Brookes
Dental Materials Science MSc
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
– Dr Mohammed Hadis
Genomic Medicine MSc –
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Dr Andrew Bell
Drop-in sessions for
postgraduate Masters Health Economics and
programmes; your chance Econometrics MSc
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
to have a chat to the Health Economics and Health
academic leading Policy MSc – Dr Louise Jackson
the programme.
Refreshments will Immunology and Immunotherapy
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
be provided. MSc – Dr Nick Jones
Physician Associate Studies
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Diploma – Ms Kirsten Gipson
Public Health MPH – Dr Derek
10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Ward
12.00noon Tour of the Medical School Medical School (B1)
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Information on Postgraduate
Postgraduate Research 10.00am–12.00noon Medical School (B1)
Research
The following programmes will not be represented however please contact us on
pgt-marketing@contacts.bham.ac.uk if you would like to be contacted about a certain
programme and we will ask a member of the programme team to get in touch.
n MRes Clinical Health Research
n MSc Clinical Oncology
n PGCert Multidisciplinary Healthcare Simulation
n Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
n MSc Trauma Science
n MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare (Global)
n MSc Bioinformatics
n MSc Health Research Methods
n MSc Occupational Health
n MSc Pharmaceutical Enterprise
n MSc Restorative Dentistry
FOR AN OVERVIEW OF THE
MSC BIOINFORMATICS PROGRAMME,
PLEASE SEE THE COLLEGE OF LIFE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ENTRY ON
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SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
EVENTS
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Prospective MSc, MBA and
PGR candidates: please visit
the Study Fair in the Great Hall Business Stand, Great Hall,
10.00am–12.00noon
for more information on the Aston Webb Building (R6)
programmes available at
Birmingham Business School
Drop-in session for taught MSc
Business and MBA programmes offering
an opportunity to meet with Room G11, Alan Walters
11.30am–1.30pm
some of our programme Building (R29)
directors, academics and
current students
Drop in session for doctoral
Room G11, Alan Walters
11.30am–1.30pm research (PhD) opportunities in
Building (R29)
Birmingham Business School
Prospective candidates: please
visit the Study Fair in the Great
Education Stand, Great Hall,
Education 10.00am–12.00noon Hall for more information on the
Aston Webb Building (R6)
programmes available at the
School of EducationPostgraduate Open Day | November 2018 23
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Drop-in session for research
Breakout Room 2: 206,
12.00noon–2.00pm programmes (PhD, MRes, EdD
Alan Walters Building (R29)
and MA by Research)
Drop-in session for Disability,
Inclusion and Special Needs
PGT Programmes (Distance
Breakout Room 8: 220,
12.00noon–2.00pm Programmes and Campus-
Alan Walters Building (R29)
based Autism) and session for
Applied Educational and Child
Psychology Doctorate
Education
Drop-in session for Campus
based PGT (MA/MEd) Breakout Room 7: 219,
12.00noon–2.00pm
Education Programmes (Non Alan Walters Building (R29)
ITE/Non DISN Programmes)
Drop-in session for Primary and
Breakout Room 6: 218,
12.00noon–2.00pm Initial Teacher Training
Alan Walters Building (R29)
(PGDipEd and School Direct)
Aston Webb Lecture
1.30–2.15pm Teacher Training Talk
Theatre (R7)
Prospective candidates:
please visit the Study Fair in the
Great Hall for more information IR and Global Cooperation and
10.00am–12.00noon on Political Psychology of Security (ICCS) stand, Great
International Relations and Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6)
MSc Political Psychology MSc Global Cooperation
of International Relations and Security (ICCS)
and MSc Global Cooperation
and Security (ICCS) Studying MSc Political
Psychology of International
Relations and MSc Global Room 111, Alan Walters
12.15–1.15pm
Cooperation and Security in the Building (R29)
Institute for Conflict, Cooperation
and Security (ICCS)
Prospective candidates: please
visit the Study Fair in the Great Local Government Studies
10.00am–12.00noon Hall for more information on the stand, Great Hall, Aston
Institute of Local School of Local Government Webb Building (R6)
Government Studies Studies
Drop-in session for Local Room 103, Alan Walters
12.15–1.15pm
and Government Studies Building (R29)
Prospective candidates: please
visit the Study Fair in the Great International Development
10.00am–12.00noon Hall for more information on the stand, Great Hall, Aston
International Development Webb Building (R6)
International Development
Department
Department
Studying International
Room 204, Alan Walters
12.15–1.00pm Development at
Building (R29)
postgraduate level24 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
ACADEMIC SCHOOL TIME EVENT LOCATION
Prospective candidates: please
Political Science and
visit the Study Fair in the Great
International Studies stand,
10.00am–12.00noon Hall for more information on
Great Hall, Aston Webb
Political Science and Political Science and
Building (R6)
International Studies International Studies
Drop-in session for studying Room 103, Alan Walters
12.00noon–1.00pm
Politics at postgraduate level Building (R29)
Prospective candidates: please
Social Policy Stand and Social
visit the Study Fair in the Great
10.00am–12.00noon Work Stand, Great Hall, Aston
Hall for more information on
Webb Building (R6)
Social Policy and Social Work
Drop-in sessions studying Room 112, Alan Walters
12.00noon–1.00pm
Social Policy at Birmingham Building (R29)
Social Policy, Social Work
and Health Service
Introduction to studying Social Room G03, Alan Walters
Management Centre 12.30–1.00pm
Work at Birmingham Building (R29)
(HSMC)
Drop-in session for research Room 112, Alan Walters
1.00–2.00pm
degrees in the School Building (R29)
Drop-in session for Health
Breakout Room 9:221
12.00noon–2.00pm Services Management Centre
Alan Walters Building (R29)
(HSMC)Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018 25
REFRESHMENTS
Take some time out of your busy day to grab a bite
to eat and a coffee. Here are a few suggestions:
LOCATION (MAP NUMBERS IN BRACKETS) FACILITIES OPENING TIMES
Farmers Market Held outside our Aston Webb Building 9.30am–3.00pm
Costa hot and cold beverages,
The Bramall (R12) 8.30am–close
cakes and light snacks
Library Café: Deli salad bar, new Phats pasties,
New Library (R30) 9.00am–7.00pm
Grumpy Mule coffee and Teapigs tea
Subway: A range of sandwich fillings, salads, Subway:
crisps and freshly baked cookies and muffins 11.00am–3.00pm
Guild of Students (O1)
Joe’s Bar: Serving pizza, burgers, classic Joe’s Bar:
pub-style mains and a top-notch milkshake 11.00am–11.00pm
Starbucks: Serving warming hot drinks, cooling
Starbucks Pavilion 10.00am–6.00pm
refreshments and light snacks
Brook’s Sports Bar and Kitchen: Custom
Brook’s Sports Bar and Kitchen burgers, hot dogs and much more in our Sports 12.00noon–close
Bar at Bournbrook Pavilion
Costa: Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches,
Sport & Fitness (O7) 7.00am–7.00pm
toasties and delicious cakes
FARMERS MARKET
Typical stalls include:
The Parsons Nose, offer traditional
handmade pork sausages in fresh artisan
rolls, and traditional handmade meat pies
Platinum Pancakes freshly prepare
pancakes using local ingredients
Handmade Natural Food make
delicious falafel wraps, Arabic briks,
and Moroccan tagines
Blueberry House serve pulled pork rolls,
Angus beefburgers and breakfast rolls26 Postgraduate Open Day | November 2018
WANT TO
FIND OUT MORE?
CAFÉ MASTERS AND CAFÉ PhD ‘The Guild is a democratic student led organisation that
Café Masters and Café PhD are informal social exists independently from the university to ensure you make
events designed to enable anyone interested
in postgraduate study to network with current
the most out of student life. As Postgraduate Officer here at
students. By attending, you will be able to get Birmingham, I am here to support you and make sure your
face-to-face, first-hand and impartial advice voice is heard.
on what it’s actually like to be a postgraduate
student at Birmingham.
‘I know first-hand that postgraduate study can be challenging but
You’ll be able to discuss any questions that
it’s important to remember that there’s a life outside academia.
you have about postgraduate study in a relaxed
and social atmosphere, get expert advice on There are so many ways to get involved with your university
choosing the postgraduate programme that community, such as volunteering, joining a society, or becoming
is right for you, the application process and
sources of funding, and get feedback on your
a Student Rep. If you have any questions about the postgraduate
research proposal or personal statement. community here at Birmingham, feel free to get in touch! You can
You’ll also be able to enjoy free refreshments. find me on social media @guild_postgrad on most platforms.’
You are welcome to take part no matter
JESSICA SMALL, Postgraduate Officer at the University of Birmingham
what stage you are at in the decision making
process. Come for the whole session, or drop
in whenever you can.
We run Café events throughout the year.
Check the website for details of upcoming
events: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgevents
PEER-TO-PEER
SUPPORT ONLINE
We run online sessions throughout
the year so you can ask us questions
from wherever you may be in the world.
These include videos, virtual tours and
live Q&A sessions with staff, current
students and alumni.
Our featured postgraduates will
answer your questions based on their
own experience of campus life, their
University school or department, the city,
the transition to postgraduate study and the
support services offered by the University.
Take part: www.pg.bham.ac.uk/asks
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GETTING TO THE OPEN DAY
By rail By coach
We are fortunate enough to have our There are frequent express coach services
own railway station, ‘University’. Most to Birmingham from most UK cities. The
cross-country services to Birmingham long-distance coach station is in Digbeth
arrive at Birmingham New Street station in the city centre. Regular bus services to
and up to six trains an hour depart from the University (nos. 61, 63, X21 and X20)
there for University on the cross-city line run from St. Martin’s Queensway in the
(final destination Redditch or Bromsgrove). city centre.
The journey should take under ten minutes
and the centre of the main campus is just By car
a five-minute walk from University station. A limited number of car-parking spaces are
available for visitors at North East Car Park
Postgraduate ambassadors (wearing bright (see campus map on page 27).
blue tops) will be at the station to direct you
to campus. For information on all of the travel
options available to you please visit:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgtravel
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