Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
About
Find out more about developing your career with postgraduate study.
Join us virtually and discover how our innovative Master’s degrees, world-class facilities and industrial partnerships can help enhance your career.
"Is postgraduate study right for me? Can I really make it happen?" The answer is yes. Our Open Day is where you'll get answers to all your burning questions. Find out how to turn your postgraduate dream into reality.
The Open Day is your opportunity to:
- discover how you’ll finance your studies
- attend talks about courses and other hot topics
- find out what it's like to be a postgraduate student at Bradford
Schedule / programme
Times are BST. We'll continue to update the details of our talks and workshops as we approach the event.
Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies talks
| Subject | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 16:00 - 16:30 | Computer Science has three growth areas: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Science and Cyber Security. Discover their key aspects and explore how they are helping to solve problems affecting humankind, including health, smart cities, and the environment. We will also introduce our new MSc in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Biomedical | 16:00 - 16:30 | 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. |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Chemical and Petroleum | 16:35 - 17:05 | Gain an overall view of our postgraduate programme, including our two different study routes, our entry requirements, the delivery team and their areas of research. We will also outline our course structure and talk about the activities of our Chem Eng society. |
| Satellite Systems Engineering | 17:10 - 17:40 | This unique programme covers the three pillars of space/satellite systems: communications, earth observations, and navigation. It also covers two keys to the future of satellite systems; artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed systems. |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Civil and Structural, Digital Civil Engineering, and Construction and Project Management | 17:10 - 17:40 | Discover our postgraduate programmes, including our modules, facilities and links with industry. |
| Filmmaking | 17:45 - 18:15 | Discover how to take your love of film to the next level. Our programme explores the production of advanced film products, including specialist modules in film industry practices, music video commissioning, and film history and context. |
| Engineering (Advanced) - Mechanical, Renewable and Management | 17:45 - 18:30 | Learn about our MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering, MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy and MSs Engineering Management programmes. We will discuss the modules you can study, the facilities you'll use to support your studies, and our industry links. |
Faculty of Life Sciences talks
| Subject | Time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicines Control | 16:00 - 16:30 | Learn about this unique programme that combines the study of pharmaceutical technology, including pharmaceutical sciences, and medicines control. Explore the areas of study being undertaken by current students and opportunities to gain hands-on experience. |
| Physician Associate | 16:35 - 17:05 | The Physician Associate is an emerging healthcare profession. We will provide insight into the course, modules, teaching and assessment methods, as well as placement and employment opportunities. |
| Social Sciences Research for Healthcare | 17:10 - 17:40 | If you are a healthcare professional interested in developing a portfolio of social science research skills, our talk will provide compelling insights into our MSc in Social Sciences Research for Healthcare programme. This Master's is also suitable for graduates in a broad range of disciplines. |
| Archaeology and Forensics | 17:10 - 17:40 | We have been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for our world-leading work in developing archaeological technology and techniques and its influence on practice, policy and society. Join our academics in this talk and explore our range of archaeology and forensic sciences courses in depth at this talk. |
| Institute of Cancer Therapeutics | 17:45 - 18:15 | Our talk will provide a fascinating insight into cancer research activity, including the work of our students. We will cover everything you need to know about our courses and the opportunities available. |
| Chemistry: Analytical Sciences and Materials Chemistry | 17:45 - 18:15 | We will provide an in-depth breakdown of our MSc Analytical Sciences and MSc Materials Chemistry programmes, and discuss career opportunities available to our students. |
| Pharmacy (Foundations in Pharmacy Practice and Advanced Pharmacy Practice) | 18:20 - 18:50 | Both our foundation programme, aimed at newly qualified pharmacists, and our advanced programme, aimed at more experienced pharmacists, offer part-time, blended learning. Both programmes will equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills and behaviours for delivering safe and effective patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team. |
| Biosciences | 18:20 - 18:50 | 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. |
Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences talks
| Subject | Time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics | 16:00 - 16:30 | We created this programme in response to the shortage of Artificial Intelligence (AI and Data Analytics (DA) specialists in the UK. Funded by the Office for Students (OfS), this programme is designed for applicants from all backgrounds, with no prior technical knowledge. |
| Business and Management | 16:00 - 16:30 | Explore our range of postgraduate management and business programmes, including our award-winning School of Management, awarded Times Higher Education Business School of the Year 2021. |
| Psychology | 16:00 - 16:30 | Learn more about our Master's programmes, including Psychology (on-campus or distance learning) and Psychology of Health and Wellbeing. Find out about our thriving research culture, including our research offerings, including health and eating, social justice and wellbeing, cognitive psychology, social cognition, developmental psychology and ageing. |
| Accounting and Finance (inc. Financial Technology) | 16:35 - 17:05 | Learn about the characteristics and employability potential of Master's graduates in the areas of accounting, finance, financial technology and economics. Our focus is on the key elements of corporate finance, banking, economics, regulation, international finance, portfolio management and applied quantitative methods. |
| Law | 16:35 - 17:05 | Our four new LLM with Solicitors Practice programmes are the first of their kind and available to graduates of all disciplines. This route gives you a clear and supported pathway to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. |
| Social Work | 17:10 - 17:40 | If you want to make a difference and work in some of the most challenging but rewarding groups in society, this is the talk for you. Discover the diverse careers of social work. |
| Entrepreneurship in Practice | 17:10 - 17:40 | Talk details to come. |
| Peace Studies and International Development | 17:45 - 18:15 | Peace and sustainable development. Who could argue against that? staff and students at a Bradford-based department have been impacting global agendas on peace, international co-operation and sustainable development. Explore how you can be part of this by choosing one of our postgraduate programmes. |
| Human Resource Management | 17:45 - 18:15 | Learn how our CIPD-accredited MSc in Human Resource Management can prepare you for careers in HR and general management. |
| Logistics, Data Analytics and Supply Chain Management | 17:45 - 18:15 | 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. |
| Marketing | 18:20 - 18:50 | Find out about our courses and the opportunities available to our students. |
Faculty of Health Studies talks
| Subject | Time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Health Courses | 18:20 - 18:50 | 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. |
Research talks
| Subject | Time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Research Degrees at Bradford | 16:35 - 17:05 | Discover what research means at Bradford with a session focused on our community and support, research themes and the admissions process. |
| Writing a Research Proposal | 17:10 - 17:40 | One of the most important parts of a successful PhD application is the research proposal. In this talk, you will be given useful tips and advice in planning, drafting and presenting your proposal. |
Book your place on one of our Research talks.
General talks
| Subject | Time | Session description |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Support | 16:00 - 16:30 | A live talk covering all the support available to international students and the opportunity to ask any questions. |
| International Student Finance | 16:35 - 17:05 | Learn about scholarships, loans, bursaries, grants and other financial support available to international students undertaking postgraduate study. |
| Accommodation on campus (The Green) | 17:10 - 17:40 | A virtual peek at our highly recommended, on-campus student accommodation, The Green. It's a few minutes away from the Student's Union, the library, and your lectures. It's also just a short walk from the city centre. |
| UK Student Finance | 17:45 - 18:15 | Learn about scholarships, loans, bursaries, grants and other financial support available to international students undertaking postgraduate study. |
| Careers Workshop | 18:20 - 18:50 | An informative workshop with the Careers Team. Find out about the variety of postgraduate opportunities, career prospects, and the support available. |
| Support at the University of Bradford | 18:20 - 18:50 | A live talk delivered by support staff to answer any questions regarding Counselling, Disabilities and MyBradford Service. It will also be an opportunity to find out more about our services. |
Part of our Open Day events
Our Open Days provide an opportunity for you to learn about our subjects, courses and facilities while also meeting our academics and researchers.
Visit our Open Day page to learn more about these events.