The future of town planning
What will be the role of planners in changing the way we live in the future?
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What can I do with a Built Environment degree?
If you are interested in creating and transforming places for communities and businesses to thrive , as we...
Read moreShaping urban landscapes with ‘Placemaking’
Professor of Real Estate, David Higgins, tells us more about Placemaking and its significance for the design of modern ...
Read moreWhy you should study the Built Environment with us
There has never been a better time to study Built Environment subjects in Birmingham due to the burgeoning job opportun...
Read moreTop tips for writing your personal statement
Get a head start with your UCAS application to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Birm...
Read moreThe app to make student life easier
Want your course information in the palm of your hand? Download the University Assistant app.
Read moreConversion courses
Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...
Read moreSeven ways you can learn more about our faculty
Why not spend #AntiBoredomMonth connecting with us in the CEBE faculty?
Read moreFive reasons why property development and planning is a great career
Phil Villars is the Head of Planning and Environment at WSP, a global company advising clients on T ransportation and...
Read moreSix careers you can do with a degree in Real Estate
If you’re looking to study a degree in Real Estate you might be interested to know what you could do as a job after you...
Read moreOne Week Built Environment Challenge
Not sure on what to do between now and starting university? Don’t fret, we’ve put together a plan to help you stay up ...
Read moreThe Built Environment then and now
Studying one of our degrees in the Built Environment will put you in good stead to work on an abundance of exciting l...
Read moreFind the perfect Built Environment course for you
Are you considering a career in the Built Environment, but unsure which course to study? Complete our quiz to see whi...
Read moreStudents and industry planning for a brighter future together
Read our blog on the industry meet and greet event for Real Estate and Planning students.
Read moreMy first year at BCU
Quantity Surveying student Katie shares her experiences from her first year at university.
Read moreFive skills you will gain from your degree
A Built Environment degree will enhance your industry knowledge and build key skills that are desirable to employers. Y...
Read moreGet your hands on our kit
There are many reasons to study the Built Environment in Birmingham, one of them is being able to access our kit. Dis...
Read moreHow to compete in an industry competition
Here at BCU, we encourage our students to take advantage of any extra-curricular activities such as international comp...
Read moreBuilt Environment students’ experience live sites
Built Environment students have been visiting construction sites across Birmingham from Centenary Square, Paradise Birm...
Read moreStudy and Build a City
Third year Construction Management student, Alexandra, is working on the transformation of Paradise Birmingham in the c...
Read moreImpacts of the Built Environment in Birmingham
Built Environment academics, Nicki Schiessel Harvey and Dr Mohammad Mayouf , discuss how urban planning and developm...
Read moreWhat is it like to study a Master's in Construction?
Hear first hand from our graduate, Abbi, about her learning experience and why she chose to study MSc Construction Proj...
Read moreWhy you should study the Built Environment in Birmingham
There are many reasons why you should study the Built Environment in Birmingham. With major redevelopment and refurbish...
Read moreCelebrating Women in Architecture on #EthelDay
How women have made history in built environment, engineering, and architecture roles.
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