Clearing open days

Thinking about joining us through Clearing? Come see what we're all about!

Applying to a course at Alexander Stadium?

We’ve got an exciting event happening there from 10 to 16 August, so send us an email and we'll organise a visit once it's over.

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Planes, trains and automobiles? Birmingham is full of transport links! From New Street Station, providing a way to work and study in Birmingham for people all across the country, to the newly extended Metro system, there are so many ways to get around.

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Work experience and placements

We're the best university for providing meaningful work experience in the West Midlands (RateMyPlacement, 2025). We work on course-related projects with companies and organisations like Microsoft, Cisco, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky UK and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

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Over £500 million invested in our campuses

We've invested over £500 million in industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you have the best possible environment for practice-based learning.

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Study in the heart of Birmingham

We're committed to developing graduates with the skills employers need. Studying in the heart of the UK's second city means you'll have unique opportunities to get involved with industry.

Earn while you learn

Our student employment agency allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.

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Is BCU right for me?

We’ve transformed our courses to help make you more employable and are transforming our campuses to provide the best possible learning environment. Study with us and you’ll be at the heart of it all.

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