Welcome!
Our subject area page enables you to hear from subject academics, see our facilities and find out more about what our courses offer. It gives you everything you could expect during a visit to BCU.
Let third year Criminology student Shelby, welcome you to our Open Day. She'll tell you all about why she chose to study at BCU as well as giving you an insight into everything she has achieved here.
Art and Design
Based at our Grade I listed Margaret Street home, Birmingham School of Art uses knowledge and creativity to drive transformation, over and over again. We empower students to use their art in ways that impact the world around them, including our home city. As part of the University’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, you'll be part of a community of students and staff filled with creative energy and talent.
Meet Steve
Deputy Head of Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts
Hear from Steve, digital media expert and Head of UG Studies. Steve will describe what it's really like to be an Art and Design student here at BCU. He'll also tell you everything you need to know about this subject, from the courses on offer to what and how you’ll be taught, plus our amazing placement opportunities and the many exciting career paths you can choose.
What you'll see at a School of Art Open Day
Our student Julia takes you on a tour of our Margaret Street campus, showing you what an Open Day at BCU is really like.
Find out moreSee our facilities
School of Art, Margaret Street
Explore our Margaret Street building and the facilities we have to offer, including our studio spaces, print rooms, sculpture workshops and student workspaces. We have invested £340 million in our industry standard facilities and are proud to show you around.
See School of Art facilitiesThe Birmingham Art Scene
Birmingham has a vibrant art scene, from independent to high-profile galleries that you can explore. Students Hannah and Taiba take a look at the key establishments that are just a walk away.
More about Birmingham art
Hear from our students
Want to know what it's really like to be an Art and Design student at Birmingham City University? Jacob and Ollie share their experiences.
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Talk to us on Facebook
Join our community on Facebook! Our official BCU group for Art is the ideal place to meet people on your course and get excited to come and study with us in September.
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