Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has been awarded silver status for its quality of teaching in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).

What do the TEF Awards mean for you?

We offer a wide range of contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with practice-based learning and international opportunities built into every stage.

Entry Requirements

• Each course has its own specific entry requirements that can include both academic and non-academic elements. Be sure to check the entry requirements tab on the course pages.

International

• You'll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We're a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from around 100 countries. Our courses are highly practical and career focused, and many are accredited by professional bodies. 

Tuition fees

• Fees vary depending on your course type and length, but most standard undergraduate courses cost £9,250 per year.

Bursaries and scholarships

• If you apply to BCU by the January UCAS deadline and go on to achieve 144 or more UCAS points, you will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start. These points will be calculated from your main three qualifications. You will also need to have achieved five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above at the point of application in order to qualify. There are no extra forms to fill in – just make your application by the January deadline and leave the rest to us.

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Our state-of-the-art campuses boast industry-standard facilities. Our City Centre Campus has four TV studios and six radio stations, a mock Crown Court and Magistrates' Court plus our own in-house marketing agency. Health, Education and Life Science students have access to simulated hospital wards and classrooms, a sports performance centre as well as other specialist labs, environments and equipment that is vital for developing the skills required in the health, education and social care sectors.

Library and study facilities

• Our six libraries provide access to around 62 million resources. Our Centre for Academic Success offers workshops and one-to-one tutorials to improve your study and English language skills and help you reach your potential. 

Careers

• Graduate+ makes sure nothing you do at university goes to waste – and tells employers that you've got more than your degree. We also advertise our on-campus roles to students first, and Birmingham is full of shops, bars and part time work opportunities. 
• Our Careers+ team offer 1-2-1 appointments to discuss your career goals and develop your CV, so you're prepared to apply to both part-time and full-time jobs.

Students’ Union

• As a Birmingham City University student you are automatically a member of your Students' Union and have access to the wide range of fantastic services and facilities that we offer. We are here to create and promote a great student experience for you and all of our 29,000 student members.

Our halls of residence are near to our campuses and public transport, so you're ideally located for studying and socialising. Leaving home for university is one of the biggest moves you will ever make, and with the excitement, freedom and independence of living in halls, it is the perfect way to meet new friends. A place in university accommodation is guaranteed to all full-time first-year students, and all international students, who have accepted a firm offer in the main application cycle and apply by the deadline provided. 

Our halls of residence

• University Locks – At the heart of our City Centre Campus, next door to our Curzon building. Convenient for students and offers ideal City living and close to transport links.
• Queens Hospital Close – Offers hassle-free accommodation located on Bath Row, which is just a 20-minute walk to City South Campus.
• Bentley House - Just a 10 minute walk from the City Centre, Bentley House is convenient for students based at City Centre Campus and offers ideal city living.
• Beech Gardens -  Just a 15-minute walk away from Birmingham City University South Campus, Beech Gardens offers ideal student living with  expansive garden space.

Costs range from £125 to £200 per week depending on the type of room and location.

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Whether you're moving to Birmingham or you're a Brummie at heart, there's so much student life here to explore.

Sports

• Whether you're interested in sport as a participant or a spectator, Birmingham has plenty to offer. It's home to three leading football clubs – Aston Villa, Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion. International cricket takes place at the world famous Edgbaston cricket ground. Thanks to the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Birmingham hosts Olympic-standard sports facilities and has made a name for itself on the world stage.

Entertainment

• With world-class art, unique drama, musical flair, diverse dance and performing arts, Birmingham is a great place to soak up culture. From West End shows to independent film festivals, there's so much to see and do. The city's diversity also brings a variety of different religious festivals alongside internationally known events such as Comic Con and many music festivals.

Nightlife

• Birmingham has nightlife covered. If it's big clubs and bars playing the latest hits, then Broad Street is for you. Prefer the underground? Then 'the coolest neighbourhood in Britain', Digbeth is the place to visit. 

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"What I cherish most about BCU is the vibrant atmosphere and sense of community. Campus life, interactions with new people, and observing the work of fellow creatives in different courses inspire me and ignite my creativity." - Amelia, BA Product and Furniture Design student.

"My time at BCU has definitely met my expectations. The outstanding facilities and help from lecturers have helped me succeed in all areas of my course. The achievement I am most proud of is securing a summer internship with Balfour Beatty VINCI working on the HS2 project." - Kareem, BEng Civil Engineering student

"During my first year, I experienced mental health issues, I decided the best thing to do was to take a break from university. I felt like a failure stepping away from university, but the wellbeing team helped me realise I wasn't. They offered me continuous support, there was never any judgement from them, and I could get an appointment to speak to someone at any time.” - Lily, MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing