The Official University of Birmingham Applicants' Thread 2020

Hi, good idea. It's good to hear you're staying up to date with what the news is reporting regarding the situation however, I would encourage you to not take anything that's written as confirmation of how September will look. The 'student bubble' is an idea only. Birmingham have not yet confirmed how accommodation will be structured for September so I would encourage you to wait until you hear from the institution directly. You can keep up to date with the response to COVID on our FAQ page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/coronavirus/future-students.aspx. I can appreciate it must be frustrating and you probably want to know what your accommodation will be like in September but as the situation is changing we want to make the best decision for the students. Does this answer your question? Is there anything else I can help you with? Best wishes, Mary

Hi, good idea. It's good to hear you're staying up to date with what the news is reporting regarding the situation however, I would encourage you to not take anything that's written as confirmation of how September will look. The 'student bubble' is an idea only. Birmingham have not yet confirmed how accommodation will be structured for September so I would encourage you to wait until you hear from the institution directly. You can keep up to date with the response to COVID on our FAQ page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/coronavirus/future-students.aspx. I can appreciate it must be frustrating and you probably want to know what your accommodation will be like in September but as the situation is changing we want to make the best decision for the students. Does this answer your question? Is there anything else I can help you with? Best wishes, Mary

Thanks for your reply. I agree that all the ideas thrown up in the news are not certain yet and are only suggestions. However, my only concern is that the deferral deadline is in June (I believe, I may be wrong) but I'm guessing all the information of what the academic year will look like next year won't be provided by this date. So will I have to make my decision by this deadline with not all the information regarding next year?
Many thanks

So, you can find information on whether you'd be eligible for a deferral on our website here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/terms.aspx. I know that we can only consider deferral applications after 1st July but as far I'm aware there isn't a deadline to work towards. I can't advise you exactly when we will be able to provide the information about how September will look but I can promise you we are working on this and will endeavour to get this across to you as soon as possible. Best wishes, Mary

Hi guys, I am planning to start my PhD cours this fall and I desperatley need a CAS number. Is anyone received CAS or not yet? Is it an automatical process or I sould make an enquiery to someone in the UoB?

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Heyy all, quick question, just wondering if I'll get accepted with 4 A*, predicted A* in my EPQ and Predicted pass on Arts Award (Gold). I know Birmingham University typically caters to the "POOR" man; however, I think that my hard work should not be discriminated against on the basis that my ancestor happen to work hard in life. Is it my fault I went to a private boarding school, I think not. Anyways, let me know what you think guys.