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Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Programs
250
Tuition from
GBP 18,570
Application fee
None listed
Intakes
Jan, Jun, Sep
Established
1843

About Birmingham City University (BCU)

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University.

With around 31,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2021/22 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited), Birmingham City University is recognised as a large and diverse institution. The university places students at the centre of its activities, focusing on providing them with the best opportunities for future success.

At The Heart Of A Vibrant, Diverse City: Located in the heart of the United Kingdom, Birmingham provides an ideal setting for students. The city offers a vibrant atmosphere with lively street markets, a wide variety of restaurants, and numerous sports and entertainment venues, ensuring there is something to suit every interest. As BCU is centrally located within the city of Birmingham, it offers an extensive range of accommodation options, providing students with a variety of choices to suit their preferences and needs.

Why choose Birmingham City University (BCU)

Industry-Standard Facilities

BCU has invested over £500 million across its campuses and facilities. The university’s developments include the state-of-the-art Parkside Building, which houses four film and TV studios, and the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at the City South Campus. These investments aim to provide students with the best possible learning environments.

International Scholarships

BCU provides a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities for international students, aimed at supporting them throughout their studies.

Employability Support

While studying in the UK, students at BCU have the opportunity to gain valuable, paid work experience through flexible on-campus jobs. Many courses also include the option of completing an industry placement, providing practical experience and helping students develop skills relevant to their future careers. The BCU award recognises students’ extracurricular achievements, demonstrating to employers that they possess more than just academic qualifications.

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250 of 250 programs

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Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Fees & intakes

Study levelProgramsTuition (per year)
Diploma 1 GBP 18,970
Undergraduate 135 GBP 18,570 – 28,460
Postgraduate 114 GBP 18,970 – 22,405

Tuition is shown as published for each program and may change. Check the program page for the exact fee, deposit and other costs.

Intakes

Jan — 37 programs Feb — no intake Mar — no intake Apr — no intake May — no intake Jun — 1 program Jul — no intake Aug — no intake Sep — 212 programs Oct — no intake Nov — no intake Dec — no intake

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Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-study work information

Graduate Route. The Graduate Route applies after successful completion of an eligible course with a licensed student sponsor that has a track record of compliance. It is not guaranteed by attending a particular institution. Eligibility is checked for each program — see the program page.

DLI number
10007140

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