Postgraduate Open Day

What to expect

Our Postgraduate Open Day takes place on our beautiful 267-acre Edgbaston campus. It's your opportunity to 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 opportunities 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?

Birmingham is a city and a University on the rise. We've risen through all recent major league tables and are the Daily Mail University of the Year 2027 as well as The Times & Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2027.

By choosing Birmingham, you're choosing to study at one of of the world's best universities in a city that's built for students.

• Excellent graduate employability - We are consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by graduate employers - proof that our students stand out. (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2026)
• Outstanding student experience – we were ranked first in the Russell Group and among the UK's top-performing universities in the 2026 National Student Survey
• A place to call home – Live in one of Europe's youngest cities and study on a green and spacious campus - home to exceptional academic and sporting facilities.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us.