Birmingham City University : Courses






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There are 72 courses in Art and Design covering subjects such as...

  • Architecture / Landscape Architecture
  • Art / Digital Arts
  • Horology
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery / Silversmithing
  • Fashion / Fashion Retail
  • Textiles
  • Illustration / Animation
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design / Visual Communication
  • Product / Interior Design
  • Design management
  • Curatorial Practice
  • Queer Studies

There are 22 courses in Built Environment covering subjects such as...

  • Architecture / Architectural Technology
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Building Surveying
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Construction / Construction Management
  • Planning and Development
  • Environmental Planning / Sustainability
  • Real Estate

There are 51 courses in Business covering subjects such as...

  • Accountancy
  • Business (including Joint Honours)
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management / MBA
  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations

There are 32 courses in Computing covering subjects such as...

  • Business Information Technology
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Networks / Security
  • Forensic Computing
  • Games / Games Technology
  • Software
  • Telecommunications

There are 27 courses in Education covering subjects such as...

  • Art and Education
  • Children Services
  • Drama
  • Early Years / Early Childhood studies
  • Primary Teaching
  • Secondary Teaching
  • Post-Compulsory Teaching
  • CPD Master's in Education
  • Research degrees

There are 25 courses in Engineering covering subjects such as...

  • Automotive Engineering / Calibration
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Sound Engineering
  • Motorsports Technology
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Enterprise Systems Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management

There are 13 courses in English and Humanities covering subjects such as...

  • English (including Joint Honours)
  • English Language
  • English Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Dramatic Text
  • Writing / Creative Writing
  • Philosophy

There are 146 courses in Health covering subjects such as...

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Operating Department Practice
  • Paramedic Science
  • Diagnostic Radiography
  • Radiotherapy
  • Social Work
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Health and Social Care
  • Health and Wellbeing

There are 12 courses in Law covering subjects such as...

  • Law programmes (LLB/LLM/LPC/GDL)
  • Law (Joint Honours programmes)
  • Legal Studies
  • International Business Law
  • International Human Rights

There are 52 courses in Media and Communication covering subjects such as...

  • Media and Communication
  • Journalism (Broadcast / Online / International)
  • Public Relations
  • Photography
  • Radio / Audio / Music
  • TV / Screen Media
  • Film Production / Technology / Special Effects
  • Games / Games Technology
  • Web / New Media / Social MediaMultimedia Technology
  • Cultural Policy
  • Events and Exhibition Management

There are 45 courses in Music and Theatre covering subjects such as...

  • Acting
  • Applied Theatre
  • Dramatic Text
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre, Performance and Event Design
  • Voice Practice
  • Instrumental / Vocal Performance
  • Jazz
  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Popular Music
  • Music Technology / Sound Engineering
  • Music Industries / Music Business

There are 18 courses in Social Sciences covering subjects such as...

  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminology (including Joint Honours)
  • Criminology and Policing
  • Criminology and Security Studies
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychology
  • Public Sociology
  • Sociology (including Joint Honours)
  • Psychotherapy

Why choose us?

We enjoy superb links with industry and our students move into great jobs – the Sunday Times University Guide 2012 ranked us 29th out of 123 universities for the most students in graduate-level roles.

Students are at the heart of everything we do – our award-winning Student Academic Partners scheme teams up students and staff to find ways to make our teaching even better and has been cited as best practice, winning a Times Higher Education Award for ‘Outstanding Student Support’.

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Learning your way

We are committed to offering courses at levels and modes of study to suit everyone. As well as an excellent selection of full-time courses, there’s a range of part-time options, including evening and day release, leading to the same qualifications.

Our postgraduate courses allow you to build on existing knowledge or branch off in a new direction. We offer a broad range of specialist postgraduate courses and professional development programmes – from industry-accredited training to academic qualifications up to Master’s level.

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The selection process

We want to make sure that you choose the right course for you, so we carefully consider your application to ensure your knowledge, experience and aspirations are suited for your chosen course.

For many courses we will also ask to see a portfolio, or call you for an interview or audition, which will provide you with a further opportunity for us to judge your suitability for the course, and for you to ensure the course is right for you.

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Finding out more

If you have any queries, please see the contact details on each course page.

Our Open Days offer a great opportunity to see our facilities and meet with staff and current students – or catch us at one of the many events we attend in the UK and abroad.

To receive a regular newsletter tailored to your course choice, and your own personalised web page, you can register with us via BCYou. Simply select the subject(s) you are interested in by filling in our registration form.

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Undergraduate prospectus

Our prospectus offers information on all of our undergraduate courses, as well as providing a way to get a feel for the wider University, our teaching and facilities, and our fabulous home city.

It’s quick and easy to order your own copy by filling in our registration form  – we will also create a personalised ‘BCYou’ web page for you. Or you can download an electronic PDF version.

Remember to continue visiting these pages throughout the year for the very latest on course content, entry requirements – and even new courses.

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