The Student Services department is here to help you make the most of your time at the University. Our mission is to provide high quality services that support the University community, enhance the learning experience of its students and are responsive to the changing needs of higher education.
We are a central point of information and advice for students, offering support in five key areas:
Careers and job prospects
Need a part-time job while you study? Interested in mentoring a new student or want to be mentored by a business professional? Don’t know what to do with your degree when you leave university? Go to Careers and job prospects.
Child care
Don’t know where to find good quality child care while you study? Not sure if you can afford child care costs? Want to find out about child care provision for your school age children? Go to Child care.
Finance and money matters
Short of cash? Has your student loan been delayed? Are you sure you’re getting all the funding you’re entitled to? Need money management advice? Go to Finance and money matters.
Health and wellbeing
Want to know where you can register with a local doctor? Think you might be dyslexic but don’t know what to do? Feeling low and stressed out? Want to meet others who share your faith? Go to Health and wellbeing.
Visas and immigration
Is your visa about to expire? Finding it difficult to settle into life in the UK? Want to know if you are entitled to work in the UK? Go to Visas and immigration.
You can access our services in a number of different ways - by popping into the Student Services office on the First Floor of Baker Building at City North Campus, by calling us on +44 (0)121 331 5588 or by emailing student.services@bcu.ac.uk.
Forthcoming events
We offer a range of events and workshops from recruitment fairs to post-study visa workshops. Sign up here to see what events are happening and to book your place.
Can’t find the advice you need here?
Contact Student Services to find out what other services we offer. You can also find answers to many of your queries by accessing our FAQs page.