College of Social Sciences - Postgraduate Open Day Saturday 24 November 2018
Generating new knowledge about society and transferring this in ways that improve wellbeing is central to all the work undertaken in this research-led college. Social Sciences brings together over 360 academics (including 86 professors) and 264 members of professional staff across a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields.
Our Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to our experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University.
Start planning your day by browsing our scheduled events in the College of Social Sciences below.
Please note the following event times are available as a guide only. Event times and locations will be announced closer to the Open Day in November. You can use this information as a rough guide to plan your day.
Birmingham Business School
Birmingham Business School events
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective MSc, MBA and Research candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on the programmes available at Birmingham Business School
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Birmingham Business School stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6)
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11.30–13.30
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Drop-in session for taught MSc and MBA programmes offering an opportunity to meet with some of our programme directors, academics and current students.
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Room G11 , Alan Walters Building (R29)
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11.30–13.30
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Drop-in session for doctoral research (PhD) opportunities in Birmingham Business School
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Room G11, Alan Walters Building (R29)
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School of Education events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on the programmes available at the School of Education
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Education Stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6) |
| 12.00-14.00 |
Drop-in session for Applied Educational and Child Psychology Doctorate
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Breakout Room 1: 205, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 12.00–14.00 |
Drop-in session for research programmes (PhD, MRes, EdD and Ma by Research) |
Breakout Room 2: 206, Alan Walters Building |
| 12.00-14.00 |
Drop-in session for postgraduate taught programmes
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Breakout Room 9: 221, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 12.00–14.00 |
Drop-in session for training in the area of Education (Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs)
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Breakout Room 8: 220, Alan Walters Building |
| 12.00-14.00 |
Drop-in session for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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Breakout Room 7: 219, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 12.15-13.00 |
An Introduction to Initial Teacher Education
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Harvard Lecture Theatre Room 223, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 13.00-14.00 |
Drop-in session for Primary and Initial Teacher Training (PGDipED and Schools Direct)
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Breakout Room 6: 218, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security
Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
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10.00-12.00
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Prospective candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on Political Psychology of International Relations and MSc Global Cooperation and Security (ICCS)
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ICCS Stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6)
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12.15-13.15
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Studying MSc Political Psychology of International Relations and MSc Global Cooperation and Security in the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS)
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Room 111, Alan Walters Building
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Institute of Local Government Studies
Institute of Local Government Studies events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on the Institute of Local Government Studies
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Local Government Studies Stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6)
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| 12.15-13.15 |
Drop-in session for Local Government Studies
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Room 103, Alan Walters Building (R29)
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International Development Department
International Development Department events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on the International Development Department |
International Development stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6) |
| 12.15–13.00 |
Studying International Development at postgraduate level |
Room 204, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
Political Science and International Studies
Political Science and International Studies events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective candidates: please visit the Study Fair in the Great Hall for more information on Political Science and International Studies |
Political Science and International Studies stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6) |
| 12.00-13.00 |
Drop-in session for studying Politics at postgraduate level |
Room 103, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
Social Policy and Social Work
Social Policy and Social Work events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|
| 10.00-12.00 |
Prospective candidates: please visit the Study fair in the Great Hall for more information on Social Policy and Social Work
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Social Policy Stand, Great Hall, Aston Webb Building (R6) |
| 12.00-12.30 |
Introduction to studying Social Policy at Birmingham
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Room 112, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 12.30-13.00 |
Introduction to studying Social Work at Birmingham
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Room G03, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
| 13.00-13.30 |
Drop-in session for research degrees in the School
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Room 112, Alan Walters Building (R29) |
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