Open Days

Whether you're interested in our programme of Short Courses, or our Access to Higher Education Diploma, coming to an Open Day is a great way to get a feel for what it’s like to study at Fircroft College.

You will have the opportunity to speak to our friendly and helpful tutors, get advice and guidance, have a tour of the college and apply for courses on the day. If you are thinking of coming to an Open Day or applying for courses at Fircroft, we strongly recommend that you take a short online assessment in literacy and numeracy beforehand. This will tell you what academic level you are at and will help you to choose the right courses.

Open Day Dates

We ask that all Open Day visitors arrive at the College between 1pm and 1.15pm ready for a 1.30pm start. The events then run until approximately 4pm. Free refreshments are provided.

We now run Open Days which are more specific to the course areas you may be interested in. Please see list of dates below for Short Course Open Days and Access to HE Open Days.

Pre-book your place at an Open Day:

Tuesday 13th March 2018 (Short Course)
Wednesday 18^th April (Access to HE)
Tuesday 15th May (Short Course)
Thursday 14^th June (Access to HE)
Tuesday 17th July (Short Course)
Wednesday 15^th August (Access to HE)

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Fircroft College of Adult Education, 1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6LH
How to find us

For more information, please call 0121 472 0116 or email us: [email protected]

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