Creativity and Culture
Our internationally renowned arts training provision includes specialist conservatoires of music and acting; a leading media school; a school of English producing world-class research (REF 2014); and a significant UK centre for art, architecture and design education, including Europe’s largest jewellery school.
Global City of Culture
The University also supports Birmingham’s "Big City Culture" strategy, which promotes the city's world-class excellence in the arts, culture and creativity. Our Mission Statement for 2020 also states we will 'actively participate in the cultural and creative sectors of the city and region.'
Browse all our events
Each month a range of events take place across Birmingham City University. Discover our forthcoming creative and cultural activities.
View our events calendar
Meet our talented graduates
We offer 133 courses within the creative industries and we have a diverse and specialised creative and cultural portfolio within the UK universities sector. We produce more graduate talent in these areas than anywhere outside London.