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Birmingham City University

With around 23,500 students from 80 countries, Birmingham City University is a large, diverse and increasingly popular place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment.

Bachelor's programmes

Arts, Design & Architecture (51)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)

Pre-Bachelor's programmes

Arts, Design & Architecture (1)

About

History

Our early history can be traced back to the five individual colleges which would be brought together as The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971.

Education

  • We've got over 150 undergraduate courses – and advice on what to next.
  • You'll find over 120 postgraduate and professional development courses.
  • We offer a range of part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and short courses.
  • A four year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional year at postgraduate level.
  • We welcome mature students to our courses. In fact, around 60 per cent of our students are classed as mature.

Research

Research Groups:

  • Digital Media Technology Lab
  • Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
  • Intelligent Systems and Networks (ISN)
  • Cybersecurity Research Group

Career

The Careers and Job Prospects service aims to help develop and improve the employability of our students and graduates. We provide specialist one-to-one advice, careers management sessions and employment activities covering:

  • Reviewing CVs, covering letters and application forms
  • Career planning and decision making
  • Options with a subject/degree
  • Preparing for interviews and assessment centres
  • Developing portfolios
  • Networking with employers
  • Advice about self-employment and entrepreneurship
  • Postgraduate Study

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021

GSSA 2021

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
601 -100
2023
501
2022
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001
2023
1001
2022
1001
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Services

Student services

We are here to help you make the most of your time at the University. We provide high quality services that support you, enhance your learning experience and are responsive to your changing needs, before, during and after university.

  • Careers and Job Prospects
  • Child Care
  • Finance/Money Matters
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Visas and Immigration
  • Student Mentoring

Housing services

As an international student you are guaranteed Birmingham City University accommodation for the duration of your course.

Library services

Library and Learning Resources has four libraries: Curzon, Mary Seacole, School of Art and School of Jewellery. Each of these contains a wealth of printed material to support the course taught at their respective campus. A variety of study space is available.

ICT services

IT Help

The IT team offers helpful technical support.

Medical services

Our professional and confidential Health and Wellbeing services offer support for your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, helping you to make the most out of your time at university. We can help you with:

  • Disability support
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Counselling
  • Health care
  • Faith and spiritual wellbeing

Student Life

Campus life

City South Campus in Edgbaston, to the south of the City Centre, is home to our Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences.  We have a wide range of courses in health and social care, education (teacher training and non-teacher training), life sciences, and sport, and our students benefit from practical learning facilities – from a mock operating theatre and hospital wards, laboratories and sports clinics, and specialised education facilities.

Sports facilities

Sport and exercise offer great benefits both physically and mentally. As a student at BCU, you'll have the chance to try out a new sport or activity or join a weekly session with no strings attached! You'll be able to stay active while you study, meet new people and feel great.

The eight court sports hall has a semi-sprung wood floor and is marked out for:

  • Badminton
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Five-a-side football
  • Cricket
  • Volleyball.

Student clubs

As a BCU student you are automatically a member of your Students’ Union and have access to the wide range of fantastic services and facilities on offer!

BCUSU will be behind some of the biggest events at the University, such as BCU's Big Welcome and Graduation Ball. They also offer over 100 sports teams, societies and media groups for you to get involved in. Whatever your interests, they’ve got it covered!

Accreditation

Our LLB is accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board of England and Wales as a Qualifying Law Degree 

Birmingham City University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for Birmingham City University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

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WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

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Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Rising Stars Scholarship
Merit-based

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Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

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Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Collins Rupp, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Clean and Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2024
VRL Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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VRL Tracking
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
High School Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Merit-based

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Seasons in Malibu
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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NextLevel Student Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

BeArt-Presets
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Students With Disabilities Scholarship Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Simmons and Fletcher
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

1st Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
Wear & I Fashion Pioneer Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

WEAR & I
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Get-Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jan 2024
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

1902 Software
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Mar 2024
Rising Stars Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Jeffrey Coller, Knoxville Criminal Defense Attorney
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
08 Jan 2024
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

The Crowder Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Blossom Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
04 Dec 2023
Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Collins Rupp, P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTSing Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IELTSing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Clean and Recovery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
09 Jun 2024
VRL Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

VRL Tracking
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
High School Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available

Student Reviews

Amazing
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am excited to start my course in Birmingham

Ok
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good university for rich kids

Great structure
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

The PG Cert programme in the first term of the PhD is really helpful in structuring my entended proposal, and the professors and staff are responsive to my questions.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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