School and campus visits
We may be able to visit your school or college to participate in a range of events that aim to provide information, advice, and guidance to students and parents. We also host visits by school or college groups to our campus which are a great opportunity for students to get an insight into studying at university. The Outreach team work primarily with state schools and colleges across the West Midlands region while the Student Recruitment Team work with both state and independent schools and colleges across England and Wales.
Presentations in schools and colleges
Year 12 and 13 students
The right information and advice at the right time can be of great benefit to Year 12 and Year 13 students faced with major decisions about their future. We can deliver a range of presentations which are designed to be engaging and applicable irrespective of where your students are aspiring to study at university on topics including:
- Making the most of Year 12
- The benefits of going to university
- Choosing courses and universities
- The UCAS process
- Tips for personal statements
- Student finance and tips for budgeting
- Making the most of university open days
- Student life (with possible input from a current Birmingham student)
- Why study at the University of Birmingham
- Information on our Year 12 and 13 outreach programmes (eligible schools only)
- Other topics may also be possible
GCSE students
The Outreach team can also offer presentations to these year groups which focus on increasing awareness of what higher education has to offer, helping those intending to go to university to understand requirements at GCSE level, and advising them on choices regarding their post-16 education. We can provide talks to students on the following topics:
- The benefits of going to university
- Post-16 options
- Choosing A Level subjects/equivalent qualifications
- Student life
Outreach can also support some partner schools and colleges with guidance and progression evenings.
Arranging a presentation or representation at your Higher Education event
If you are a state school in the West Midlands, please contact the Outreach team schoolvisits@contacts.bham.ac.uk with details of your request and your preferred date and time for a visit, and the team will be in touch.
If you are an independent school in the West Midlands or a state or independent school/college outside of the West Midlands please contact the Student Recruitment team studentrecruitment@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Group visits to campus
We can host visits by some school and college groups who want to give students an insight into university life. The Outreach team can offer these days for Year 7 – Year 13 students which are great at demystifying what universities are about and give students real hands-on experience. The Student Recruitment team can offer visits for Year 12 groups. A typical itinerary for a visit could include activities such as:
- Campus tour
- Meeting current students
- Presentation on a range of topics as listed above
- Subject taster lecture
Open Days
Prospective students can also visit our campus on one of our Open Days, which are held several times a year. Students taking part in specific activities with the Outreach team often have the opportunity to visit as part of their programme.
Cultural activities on campus
Visit our libraries
We welcome students for their A level study or project research, and teachers arranging training for students. Visits are pre-arranged.
Lapworth Museum of Geology
The Education Team at the Lapworth offer a fantastic range of targeted in museum and virtual sessions, activities and loan boxes.
The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
We currently support secondary schools (KS3 and above) to visit our galleries for guided tours and self-guided visits.