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Post 16 support

What we offer

Our schools and colleges team are here to support you and your students on their journey. We offer a wide variety of events and workshops on our campus, at your school/college or virtually. Find out more below and if you are interested in booking a session with us, please get in touch with our friendly and experienced team.

Join our mailing list by emailing schoolvisits@brunel.ac.uk and keep up to date with key updates and university news, plus our events and activities via our monthly e-newsletter. 

 

On campus events 

Open Days

Join us for our open days and campus tour. Our events are a great way to hear about our courses, get first-hand experience with our subjects, meet our staff and students and explore our campus. You can also check out our campus from the comfort of your computer, tablet or phone using our open day on-demand which includes a virtual tour.

Campus Visits

Campus visits are a fantastic way to bring your students to our university. Our team will deliver presentations and workshops to prepare your students for university. They will have the opportunity to speak to our current students and explore our vibrant campus by taking a campus tour. To book in a campus visit please email schoolvisits@brunel.ac.uk.

Subject- specific Taster Days 

Our subject-specific taster days offer your students first-hand experience on what it is like to study that specific course here at Brunel. We are planning an exciting programme of taster days for 2025.  We will provide updates when bookings become available, please email schoolvisits@brunel.ac.uk for more information.

Off campus events

Higher Education Fairs and UCAS Exhibitions

We enjoy meeting students and parents at Higher Education Fairs and UCAS Exhibitions. It is a perfect opportunity for them to ask us all of their questions about our courses, entry requirements and university life. Find out which events we will be attending or book us to attend your event. 

Parents and Guardians Talk

Parents, guardians and carers are a main source of support for many students applying to university. Our team can attend parent evenings and deliver talks about the latest updates on applying to university (UCAS application process) and student finance, or we can tailor a session for your event. 

Presentations and Workshops

Our experienced and friendly team run a range of presentations and workshops to inspire your students and guide them through the decision making process. Our tailored sessions are aimed at students from years 11 – 13. Our talks and workshops typically last for 30 minutes – 1 hour.

We can combine various topics into one session, and offer bespoke events, if requested. For a full list of our talks and workshops, find out more here. 

Academic Talks

Our academics are able to offer subject spefic talks at your school/colleges. Academics can talk about the course content and provide some information on the career paths that students could go into.

Interview and UCAT Preperation

We can provide coaching and preparation sessions for students planning to undertake any university interviews and/or UCAT (University clinical aptitude test) testing. We will also provide feedback during these sessions in order to build their confidence.

 

Alperton School

"This was a unique event that our students got to experience. You have provided a golden opportunity for them to have a valuable experience, and overall knowledge that'll be useful in their academic, career and personal journey."

Parmiter's School

"Thank you for coming to our Universities Fair Event, I have had the most incredible feedback. There was excellent advice given and you were very informative about the courses and all aspects of your university."

The Sixth Form College, Colchester

"Thank you so much for your hospitality this year - it’s brilliant for those students who otherwise might not visit a university campus, and great to inspire them to study such a brilliant subject too!"