Academic Outreach Sessions

Request an academic visit

For those who are unable to visit our city-centre campus, we can bring the experience to you!

Lecturers from the departments listed below are available to visit your college or sixth form to deliver tailored workshops, either hands-on sessions (subject to your facilities) or comprehensive course overviews.

Additionally, our Schools Liaison team is available to host general outreach sessions. These cover a variety of topics, including application guidance, funding support, and key insights into student life, providing valuable information to help students prepare for their next steps.

If you'd like to discuss a potential visit, please email l.askey@ucb.ac.uk.

Business and Enterprise

The following workshops are available upon request and can be tailored to suit the needs of your students.

Business - AI in the workplace

In this thought-provoking session, we will explore the role AI and its significant impact on the workforce, including job displacement and emerging opportunities. We’ll discuss the importance of reskilling and upskilling, share successful case studies of AI integration, and conclude with a Q&A to address participants’ insights and questions.

Marketing and AI - Human Connection in a World of Robots

Discover how to harness AI technology while keeping the human touch in your marketing strategies. Learn how to create authentic connections with your audience, making your brand stand out in a tech-driven world. Perfect for aspiring marketers!

Finance - Equity Financing, Market Analysis and Trading

Explore how businesses raise capital, analyze market trends, and make informed trading decisions. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, students will gain essential skills for navigating the financial landscape, preparing them for future success in the business world.

Creative Services

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for your students to participate in an exclusive masterclass linked to our FdA/BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up Business Management and FdA/BA (Hons) Prosthetics for Screen and Stage programmes. The masterclass will offer insights into the technical skills taught across the programmes, as well as a discussion on all aspects of the curriculum. The sessions are designed to help your students explore their next steps toward undergraduate study through offering:

An immersive experience led by experienced lecturers and industry experts.
A tour of our state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces.
A preview of the degree programmes and the exciting opportunities they provide for onward employment.

Hospitality and Tourism

The following interactive workshops are available upon request and last approximately one hour.

Aviation and Airport Management

Design your own airport or airline
Managing and planning flight route operations
Planning for the future: using robotics and technology to help passengers of the future

Tourism Management

Digital App Creation
Manage an Unfolding Crisis

Events Management

Design your own Event
Event Operations - Fyre Festival (Case Study)

Hospitality Management

Mocktail Creations and Sensory Analysis (must be delivered at University College Birmingham)
Design your own hotel bedroom

College of Food

We’re reaching out with an opportunity to connect with your Level 3 groups studying Hospitality and Catering courses and provide valuable insights into careers within the industry. Our sector-leading Birmingham College of Food offers foundation and bachelor’s progression opportunities, and our expert teaching staff are keen to work with you and your learners in the following ways:

External outreach - workshops for students brought to you (these can be practical kitchen sessions or industry talks).
On-campus visits - we run a series of masterclasses for your students to join and see our campus facilities.

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Masterclasses

These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.

UCAS Workshops

From the moment a student begins to consider university to the day they accept their offer, we are on hand to support.

Careers Fairs and Presentations

We offer subject presentations in schools and colleges. All of our presentation are adaptable and can be tailored to the specific needs of your students.

College courses

Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.

College and sixth form student support

Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.

Financial support for college students

We know your finances and financial future are important to you so we try and give you as much advice about study costs and about the support available…