TARGETcourses postgraduate fair Midlands - visitor info

Anyone thinking about further study should pencil in 24 February 2010 to visit the TARGETcourses Postgraduate Fair Midlands at the Great Hall, University of Birmingham.

The exhibitors will include over 55 universities from across the UK. This will be your opportunity to talk directly to course providers and find out information that you can't get from their brochures and websites including advice on funding and the application process.

Here's what past visitors had to say:

• ‘There was a range of exhibitors with courses related to my area of study.'
• ‘Easy for collecting the course information from different universities.'
• ‘Very friendly staff. Seminars on funding and writing personal statements were a lot of help.'
• ‘It was useful to see where did and didn't do the courses I was interested in and to be able to speak to people from the universities.'
• ‘Good advice given and suggestions on an individual basis.'
• ‘Friendly exhibitors and staff, lots of free information available. Overall very helpful.'

Who is it for

It's for you if you are:

• a final-year student thinking about your options beyond your degree
• a first or second-year student thinking ahead to what you can do after your first degree
• a recent graduate looking to add to your skills and qualifications
• an experienced graduate exploring career development opportunities.

Whatever stage you are at with your career thinking, a visit to the TARGETcourses Postgraduate Fair Midlands will clarify your options and help you plan your future.

Why pre-register?

By pre-registering online, you'll gain fast-track entry into the fair and beat the queues on the day. You'll also be sent useful information with tips on how to make the best of the day, and will be the first to be notified of the finalised seminar programme and any new exhibitors.

Top tips for making the most of the fair

Visit targetcourses.co.uk to help you find the right postgraduate courses or institution for you. You'll also find lots of postgraduate advice including an introduction to postgraduate study and sources of funding.

• Think of all of those questions that might not be answered by reading brochures or by searching a website.
• Carefully select the exhibitors and then find out what they can offer you. What kind of careers do their students go on to?
• When you arrive at the fair make sure that you register, check in and pick up your FREE copy of the fair guide with exhibitor information.
• Take time to look through the guide and decide which exhibitors you would like to talk with using the table at the front of the guide for an overview of the types of courses or opportunities offered.
• Make notes so that you've got all the details you could possibly need to follow up contacts when you get home.
• Treat the fair as a fact-finding mission, and don't forget that this is your opportunity to ask questions