Faculties

Birmingham City University is made up of four faculties, each covering a range of subjects and specialisms. Find out more about our faculties, including their schools, courses offered and contact details below.

Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

Our Faculty of Arts, Design and Media includes four Schools and Institutes – the School of Architecture and the Institutes of Creative Arts; Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles; and Media and English – plus the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. 

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment comprises two schools: the School of Computing and Digital Technology, and the School of Engineering and the Built Environment. Many of our courses are accredited by prestigious associations including TIGA, IET, ARRI and RICS. 

Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences

The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences has a long and established history of delivering training for education, health and social care professionals. It includes four Schools – the School of Education and Social Work, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Defence School of Healthcare Education.

Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences is a globally oriented faculty which specialises in the fields of business, law, criminology, sociology and psychology.

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Accommodation

Find your home from home at BCU. We offer eight halls of residence options, ranging from on-campus to inner-city living. You can take a virtual tour of each accommodation option to find the one for you.

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Admissions

Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch.

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Student Support

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career.

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Social Media

Follow our social media channels and discover more about life at BCU, including what the University and city will offer you if you study here.

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Open Days

When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person, and we host a number of Open Days throughout the year. Come and be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities.

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