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Gold for student experience, overall rating silver (TEF, 2023)
£500minvested in industry-standard facilities
8th in England for social mobility (HEPI, 2024)
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Including HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Degree Programmes.
Places still available through Clearing
It’s not too late to start university this Autumn, with places still available through Clearing. Search our courses to find available places and then give us a call on 0121 331 6777 to apply. Our hotline is open weekdays, 9am – 5pm.
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Birmingham was built as an answer. Built by people who reach beyond. That's why we call them Beyonders.
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Postgraduate study
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, our practice-based, innovative postgraduate courses have everything you need to thrive.
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Accommodation
We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.
Halls of ResidenceStudent Life
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.
Life in BirminghamStudent support
From disability and mental health support to CV advice, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here.
Support we offerBCU Boost
BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.
University News
BCU takes Birmingham style to capital for London Fashion Week
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A ground-breaking new app developed by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) is breathing fresh life into Coventry’s rich musical past.
BCU awarded £1.4 million to preserve the sounds of England’s East Coast
From foghorns to wildlife, a new research project from Birmingham City University (BCU) and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) will look to preserve, reconstruct, and understand the soundsc...