We have a range of taster days coming up for your students to find out more about our courses, meet our academics and grab a taste of university life. Taster days are perfect for students in Years 11 and 12.
Our subject-specific taster days begin at 10am and run for approximately 4 hours on our campus in Uxbridge, west London. These sessions provide students with the opportunity to delve deeper into their course(s) of interest through taster lectures and workshops. They can chat with our current students and teaching staff, and receive all the support they need to make informed choices about their future studies.
Our next taster day dates
Anthropology: Wednesday, 17 April, 2024
What does it mean to be human? Why do people do what they do, and what makes people different from each other? Come join us for our Anthropology Taster Day on Wednesday 17 April 2024 to chat with Brunel Anthropologists about these kinds of questions and more!
Criminology: Wednesday, 24 April 2024
On our Criminology BSc course, students will develop a critical understanding of criminological theories, criminal justice practice, and research methods. They will be encouraged to critique, question, and evaluate everyday assumptions about crime, control and punishment, to create meaningful dialogue and change.
Engineering and Mathematics: Wednesday, 20 March 2024 (For students studying A-level Maths or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering).
An Engineering and Mathematics Taster Day will be held on Brunel’s campus on 20 March 2024. It will be an opportunity for all sixth formers with an interest in engineering or mathematics, finance and data science to find out how a Brunel degree in these highly-regarded disciplines could set them up for a rewarding career.
The event will include short subject talks and a tour around our campus and the facilities We look forward to welcoming you to Brunel.
English and Creative Writing: Thursday, 18 April 2024
Our English with Creative Writing BA will give your students a deeper knowledge of English literature history, world literature and genre writing as they develop key investigatative skills with a wealth of optional modules to suit their interests and aspirations.
Nursing: Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Studying nursing will make students proactive, creative and dynamic practitioners in this challenging yet rewarding field. Find out more at our taster day.
Politics and history: Thursday, 02 May 2024
Our Politics and History BSc course is a dynamic combination of both subjects. Studying politics will help students address critical questions while their studies in history will take them back into the societies of the past in Britain, Europe and the wider world to understand contemporary issues.
Sociology, Journalism and Communications: Tuesday, 26 March 2024
A Sociology, Communication and Journalism Taster Day will be held on Brunel’s campus on Tuesday 26th March 2024, from 9.30 to 3pm. Visiting A-Level / Sixth Form students will be able to talk to lecturers and current students, attend presentations and learn more about the structure and the module content of the courses. Students will be invited to participate in discussion and practical activities including a competition where the winning entry is to be published in the next issue of our local newspaper, the Hillingdon Herald!
Booking information
The schedule and all details for each day will be confirmed on booking. Please also let us know if you'd like to arrange a campus tour for your students. If your school meets our widening access requirements, we may be able to help with travel costs.
Any questions? Get in touch!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please get in touch with Daila at daila.campbell@brunel.ac.uk or call 01895 267267.