Postgraduate Open Day - your schedule
Wednesday 29 November | 16:00 - 18:45 (GMT)
Our Open Day has a packed schedule of events, designed to give you the information you need to make your decision and to give you a flavour of what it's like to study at the University of Bradford.
You can join talks about our range of postgraduate taught (Master's) courses, find out about our research degrees and how to write your own research proposal, and discover the support available to all students here at Bradford.
This schedule will be updated regularly to reflect any changes.
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Check out what's in store below and start to plan your day.
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Welcome Talk
16:10 (duration 20 minutes)
Join us for a warm welcome and an overview of how postgraduate study at Bradford can enhance your career and help you achieve your goals.
Subject talks
Join our expert academics for an introduction to the courses and subjects that interest you. Find out about course content, study methods, placement opportunities and facilities, and take the opportunity to ask your questions.
| Subject | Description | Time |
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| Accounting and Finance (including Financial Technology) | Learn about the characteristics and employability potential of Master's graduates in the areas of accounting, finance and financial technology. Our focus is on the key elements of corporate finance, banking, regulation, international finance, portfolio management and applied quantitative methods. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics MSc |
This is an Ofs funded programme designed in response to the shortage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics (DA) specialists in the UK. Join the session to understand how this programme is uniquely designed for applicants from all backgrounds, with no prior technical knowledge. |
17:20 - 17:50 |
| Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc, Big Data Science and Technology MSc, and Cyber Security MSc | Discover the key aspects of three growth areas in computer science, and find out how they are helping to solve problems affecting humankind including health, smart cities, and the environment. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning MSc |
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world and has the potential for incredible positive change as well as significant possible harm to humanity. Advanced hardware, complex algorithms and human insight can combine to make sense of incredible amounts of collected data, generate new worlds and artificial personalities, produce fake media content indistinguishable from reality and so much more. This session will introduce cutting edge developments in AI and introduce topics studied at Bradford on our MSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning course. |
17:20 - 17:50 |
| Biosciences | Find out about the modules and organisation of our four MSc programmes, and discover how they can help you develop a research-related career in the biological sciences subject areas. | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Business and Management | Find out about our postgraduate business and management courses and the opportunities available to our students. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Chemistry: Analytical Sciences MSc and Material Chemistry MSc | Learn more about our postgraduate courses and the opportunities available to our students. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Chemical and Petroleum MSc (talk and tour) | In this session, you will find an overall view of our postgraduate programme, entry requirements, different routes, the delivery team, and their areas of research. The course structure and activities of students in the Chemical Engineering society will also be briefly explained. | 17:20 - 18:20 |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Mechanical and Automotive Systems MSc, and Engineering Management MSc | Find out about our postgraduate programmes, the modules that you can study as part of these programmes, the facilities that we have to support your studies and our links with industry. | 17:20 - 18:05 |
| Filmmaking MA (talk and tour) | Find out more about this course and the opportunities available to our students. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
| Human Resource Management MSc | Find out about the CIPD-accredited MSc in Human Resource Management and how this can prepare you for a career in HR and general management. | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Institute of Cancer Therapeutics (ICT) | A fascinating insight into cancer research activity. You'll find insight into the work of our students and everything you need to know about our courses. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Law (LLMs) | Find out more information about our LLM courses: International Legal Studies, International Commercial Law, International Human Rights Law and Development, Natural Resources and Environmental Law and Policy, International Banking and Finance Law, International Corporate Law and Governance, and Technology and Artificial Intelligence Law. | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management MSc | Discover how data analytics offers real-time insights and transparency across supply chain networks, whilst also significantly impacting its overall performance. We will also discuss how our new, innovative programme offers the latest in-demand skills essential for today’s supply chain professionals. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Marketing MSc | Find out about our course and the opportunities available to our students. | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Peace Studies, International Development and Economics |
Learn how staff and students at a Bradford-based department have been impacting on global agendas on peace, international co-operation and sustainable development and how you can be part of this by choosing a postgraduate programme here. |
18:00 - 18:30 |
| Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control MSc | A detailed insight into the course, areas of study being undertaken by current students, and opportunities for students. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
| Pharmacy (Foundations in Pharmacy Practice MSc and Advanced Pharmacy Practice MSc) | The Foundation Pharmacy Practice Programme is aimed at newly qualified pharmacists and our Advanced Pharmacy Practice Programme is aimed at more experienced pharmacists who are either considering changing sectors or want to further develop their skills. Learn how the programmes offer part-time blended learning designed to equip pharmacists practising in all sectors of healthcare with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver safe and effective patient-centred care in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. |
17:20 - 17:50 |
| Physician Associate MPAS | The Physician Associate is an emerging healthcare profession. This talk will give an insight into the course, modules, teaching and assessment methods, and placement and employment opportunities. | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| Postgraduate Health | Find out more about our postgraduate health courses: Advanced Dementia Studies, Public Health, Midwifery Studies, Prescription for Healthcare Professional, Prescribing for Pharmacists, Leadership in Health and Social Care, Advanced Practice, Professional Healthcare Practice and associated courses, International Nursing Studies, Physiotherapy and Medical Imaging. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
| Psychology | Find out about our Master’s programmes - Psychology MSc, Psychology Distance Learning MSc and Psychology of Health and Wellbeing MSc, and our thriving research culture. We’ll discuss our research offerings, which cover a variety of fields including health and eating, social justice and wellbeing, cognitive psychology, social cognition, developmental psychology and ageing. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
| Satellite Systems Engineering MSc | Find out about our postgraduate programme, the modules that you can study, the facilities that we have to support your studies, and our links with industry. You will also see the pocket-size satellite platform that will be used in the programme. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Social Sciences Research for Healthcare MSc | A fascinating insight into our postgraduate courses and the opportunities available to our students. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
| Social Work MA | Discover the challenging and diverse career of social work. If you want to make a difference and work in some of the most challenging but rewarding areas and groups in society, please come and meet us. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
Subject tours
Join our course staff for a guided tour of the facilities and study areas you'll benefit from as a student at Bradford.
| Subject | Description | Time |
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Archaeology and Forensic Sciences For:
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Visit our outstanding archaeology and forensic sciences teaching and research facilities. There will be opportunities to ask questions about the courses and to meet current students. We will visit teaching labs, the new crime scene facility, archaeological projects and our 3D visualisation suite. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
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Engineering (Advanced) - Biomedical MSc |
Find out about the opportunities available to our students, including the modules that you can study as part of these programmes, the facilities that we have to support your studies, and our links with industry. | 17:20 - 18:20 |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Chemical and Petroleum MSc (talk and tour) | Find an overall view of our postgraduate programme, entry requirements, different routes, the delivery team, and their areas of research. The course structure and activities of students in the Chemical Engineering society will also be briefly explained. | 17:20 - 18:20 |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Civil and Structural MSc, Digital Civil MSc, and Construction and Project Management MSc | A wonderful opportunity to discover our postgraduate programmes, the modules that you can study as part of these programmes, the facilities that we have to support your studies, and our links with industry. We will be giving a tour to the industrial-linked facilities in heavy-structural, hydraulics, geotechnical, and multi-disciplinary labs; and explain how these facilities will be used for our curriculum delivery. | 17:20 - 18:20 |
| Filmmaking MA (talk and tour) | Find out more about this course and the opportunities available to our students. | 17:20 - 17:50 |
Research talks
Discover research degrees at Bradford and get tips and advice for writing your own research proposal. Our research team will also be available for you to drop in and chat at their stand throughout the day.
| Subject | Description | Time |
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| Understanding the PhD: What does doing a research degree at Bradford look like? | This talk will provide an overview of what doing a research degree at Bradford looks like and what you would be expected to produce as a PhD student, as well as the support available to those undertaking a research degree. | 16:40 - 17:10 |
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Writing a Research Proposal |
One of the important parts of a succssul PhD application is the research proposal. In this talk, you will be given useful tips and advice in planning, drafting and presenting your proposal. | 17:20 - 18:50 |
General talks and tours
Join our scheduled talks and tours of the facilities and services you'll benefit from as a student at Bradford.
General talks
| Talk | Time |
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Postgraduate finance information Discover the range of financial support available to you as a postgraduate student, including the Postgraduate Master's Loan. |
16:40 - 17:10 and 18:00 - 18:30 |
General tours
| Tour | Time |
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| Accommodation tours | Every 30 minutes from 16:30 (the last tour leaves at 18:00) |
| Campus tours | Every 30 minutes from 16:30 (the last tour leaves at 18:00) |
| Library tours | Every 45 minutes from 16:30 (the last tour leaves at 18:00) |
Support Services
Our support teams will be available for you to drop in and chat at their stands throughout the day. Support stands on the day are as follows:
- Accommodation
- Admissions
- Careers and Employability
- Counselling and Mental Health Service
- Disability Support
- Financial Advice and Guidance
- MyBradford Student Support
- Nursery
- Unipol
Postgraduate on-campus Open Day
Wednesday 29 November, 16:00 - 18:45 (GMT).
Join us on campus to find out about courses, career options, funding, and life as a postgraduate student at Bradford.