Why choose us
Gold for student experience, overall rating silver (TEF, 2023)
£500minvested in industry-standard facilities
8th in England for social mobility (HEPI, 2024)
Find your course
Whether you want to pursue a passion, or take the next step in your career, our practice-based, innovative courses have everything you need to thrive.
Best for work experience in the West Midlands
Graduation replays
We're proud to celebrate with our students who are graduating at Symphony Hall. If you couldn't make it in person or want to watch a ceremony again, you can watch the January 2026 graduation ceremony replays.
Watch graduation replaysApplying to BCU
Scholarships
With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
See if you're eligibleIt's not too late to apply
Missed the January UCAS deadline? Don't worry. You can still apply to study with us until 30 June 2026.
How to applyTake a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of the industry-standard facilities across our campuses.
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Birmingham was built as an answer. Built by people who reach beyond. That's why we call them Beyonders.
Reaching beyond
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.
Postgraduate study at BCULife at BCU
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
Professor David Mba gets key OfS role
Professor David Mba, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University (BCU), has been appointed to the Office for Students’ (OfS) newly established Provider Panel, which will help shape the future of higher education regulation in England.
BCU joins citywide celebration of light, creativity and community
Birmingham Light Festival will transform the city into a dazzling open-air gallery again in 2026 – and Birmingham City University (BCU) is proud to announce that it will be backing the spectacular showpiece, which runs from 12-15 February.
Birmingham broadcasting legend receives honorary doctorate
Award-winning journalist and Birmingham broadcasting icon Marverine Cole has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU), her alma mater, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to journalism, education and media diversity.