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)
Courses in Clearing
Including HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Degree Programmes.
Best for work experience in the West Midlands
Beyonders
Birmingham was built as an answer. Built by people who reach beyond. That's why we call them Beyonders.
Reaching beyondApplying to BCU
Free Clearing guide
If you’re worried about your results or have already decided you’ll be going through Clearing this Summer, get ahead with our top Clearing tips.
Applying through ClearingTake 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.
Explore BCUScholarships
With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
See if you're eligible
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 offer
Sustainability at BCU
Discover our ambitious targets and what we're doing to lower our carbon footprint at BCU. Plus, find out how you can get involved.
Go Green and BCU
Future Writers
In celebration of the life and rhymes of BCU Honorary Doctorate and national treasure Benjamin Zephaniah, who was an extraordinary poet, a passionate writer and a Birmingham icon, BCU presents 'Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers'. The competition encourages children and adults to submit poetry around this year's theme, 'Nature Trail'.
Learn about the competitionBCU 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
Prestigious Ozzy Osbourne Development Award for BCU graduate
Birmingham City University graduate Poppy Herbert has been named the recipient of the Ozzy Osbourne Development Award, in recognition of her outstanding progress and achievement.
BCU students land top award at international racing car competition
Birmingham City University (BCU) has earned international recognition at the prestigious Formula Student competition, taking home the coveted MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Award.
Marginalised groups want to see more ‘joy’ on their screens
A new report from BCU is calling for more real and relatable stories about marginalised communities on television, radio and streaming platforms.