Welcome Booklet (Creative Industries)

4 5 At our university, gaining real-world work experience is a top priority. In a fast-paced industry with constantly evolving treatments and techniques, it is crucial to learn from sector experts. You will benefit from guest lectures by industry professionals and alumni, ensuring you stay current with the latest developments. Our on-campus, cutting-edge clinic provides you with the opportunity to practise your skills on members of the public under the guidance of our industry-trained lecturers. For those studying prosthetics, we offer diverse practical experiences, from supporting police training exercises to working within media-related environments. Simply sign up with our HIRED team, and they will help you secure all sorts of invaluable opportunities. PLACEMENTS Chelsey Mallett Head of Department Welcome to the Department of Creative Industries. Here, you will find cuttingedge facilities, industryexperienced staff and countless opportunities to develop your passion and creativity into a successful career. From industry real-world projects to guest speakers and trips, you will be immersed in opportunities to ensure that you are career-ready when you graduate. CONGRATULATIONS! HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO... Led by highly-qualified lecturers with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, our courses have strong links to industry and we work with many employers to continuously enhance what is taught on the course, ensuring that theory, digital and practical elements are reflective of industry practice. ENRICHMENT Joining us, you can expect education and training that goes far beyond everyday classes and lectures. We are committed to providing additional enrichment opportunities for students, from industry trips to The Prosthetics Event and Mesoestetic head office, expert visits, continuous professional development sessions, entry into national competitions and much more. Viona Gomes Aesthetics BA (Hons) Studying this course has allowed me to plan for my future career. We have a large training clinic, Treatment Rooms, where we gain all our practical knowledge, which makes studying really enjoyable. WELCOME TO YOUR DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES START MAKING FRIENDS NOW! You can now join our Unibuddy Community, where you can chat with students who will be on your course, in your accommodation, or who have the same interests and hobbies as you. You will also be able to connect with student ambassadors, who can answer your questions about your course and uni life. UNIBUDDY COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

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