Postgraduate Open Day

What to expect

Our Postgraduate Open Day takes place on our beautiful 267-acre Edgbaston campus. It's your chance to explore and get a feeling for what life at Birmingham may be like.

It's your chance to explore campus and hear first-hand from our staff and students about studying a Masters, a research degree or continuing your professional education.

Some of our subject facilities will also be open for you to explore on a bookable tour, such as our School of Computer Science, the Medical School, the Bramall Music building and many more!

Who should attend?

This event is for anybody considering studying a Masters or Research degree at Birmingham. It's right for you if:

• You're in your final year of your Bachelor's degree and you want to explore your options after graduation
• You're in employment and want to find out how a postgraduate degree can help further your career
• You want to explore changing careers entirely
• You're looking to explore research opportunties such as a PhD or a MRes

During the open day, you will:

• Speak to academic staff to find out more about your course
• Discover scholarships and funding options, including our £3,000 Birmingham Masters Scholarship, our £2,000 Alumni Scholarship and our £4,000 Postgraduate Access Scholarship
• Hear first hand from current students to find out what postgraduate study is really like
• Get advice from our student support teams, including Admissions, Accommodation and Careers Network
• Take a guided campus tour and discover our beautiful campus

Why study at Birmingham?

At Birmingham, we encourage bold, independent thinking and offer a high-quality academic experience to stretch and challenge you. By studying with us, you will be an active part of a diverse university community as you pursue your own interests and develop the career path that's right for you.

• We are the leading university targeted by graduate employers in the UK (High Fliers Graduate Market in 2025)
• Our local, national and international employer connections will help you develop your skills while studying
• We are a Russell Group research university, ranked at 76 in the top 100 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)