Top tips for writing your personal statement
Writing a personal statement can seem like a daunting task. We know how difficult it can be to write about yourself and your achievements.
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What you can do with a Computer Games Technology degree
We find out what careers you can get out of a degree in Computer Games Technology.
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 moreWelcome to the Curzon Library
If you are starting in September, see what services and resources Curzon Library has to offer.
Read moreSeven ways you can learn more about our faculty
Why not spend #AntiBoredomMonth connecting with us in the CEBE faculty?
Read moreComputing success at Innovate Fest
Final year Computer Networks and Security student, Marcus Jeffes, has been awarded first place for 'Innovation in Cyber...
Read moreComputing then and now
If you’re thinking of studying a degree in Computing, there has never been a more exciting time to start. Advancements ...
Read moreOne Week Computing 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 t...
Read moreMy first Computer Networks graduate role … in Brighton!
Meet our determined final year BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security student, Aksa Saleem, who has successfully se...
Read moreStudents win £1,000 for the Game Federation Society
Students from the Game Creation Federation Society earned an impressive grand prize after pitching their initiative. Th...
Read moreHow to join the Game Creation Federation
A great way to socialise and meet people at university is by joining a society. As a Computing student you may want to ...
Read moreWhich is the perfect Computing course for you?
Are you considering a career in Computing, but you’re still unsure which course to study? Take our quiz and find what ...
Read moreFour steps to apply via UCAS
Make applying through UCAS a breeze with our step-by-step guide.
Read moreWhat can I do with a Computing degree?
Thinking about studying a Computing degree? If so, you’ve picked an exciting and ground-breaking field. As technology ...
Read moreFive skills you will gain from your degree
Are you intrigued to know what skills your Computing degree will give you? Excited to unravel your potential? Then look...
Read moreGet your hands on our computing kit
One of the highlights of going to university is being able to access industry-standard facilities. Find out exactly wha...
Read moreGetting Involved in Global Game Jam
Game Jams are a hackathon-style event that features teams developing a game in a short space of time. The Global Game J...
Read moreHow to get a Computing Placement
Learn how to get a computing placement with help from the Careers + Team in 4 simple steps.
Read moreMeet your Head of School
If you are applying to computing courses or are already attending BCU, we think it's important you get to know importa...
Read more10 reasons to study Computing in Birmingham
Undertaking a degree is a big investment in your future, and you’ll want to be sure that you’re choosing the right uni...
Read moreMeet a Tech Entrepreneur
BCU graduate Harry Jawanda is the CEO and Co-Founder of Wambiz, an app-based staff engagement technology company which...
Read moreWhy Study a Computing Degree?
Local Sixth-Form student, Simran Kaur, completed a work experience at our School of Computing and Digital Technology. W...
Read moreGo further with a postgraduate
Deciding to study a postgraduate degree has many benefits such increasing your employment prospects and helping you be...
Read moreHow to stay safe online
As our individual online presence continues to increase, it is important to protect ourselves against cyber criminals ...
Read moreCyber Security Summit and Expo 2017
Cyber security is a significant subject in today’s society, and it has a powerful impact on businesses and citizens of...
Read moreHackTheMidlands at Birmingham City University
Last month I attended HackTheMidlands here in the heart of Birmingham City University at Millennium Point. HackTheMidl...
Read moreMoving to Birmingham City University
The weeks leading up to moving were crazy and full of panic. I was excited to be moving to Birmingham to study Compute...
Read moreInsomnia 61: The UK’s Biggest Gaming Festival
For almost 20 years now Multiplay has been hosting what they claim to be “the UK’s biggest gaming festival”. From its ...
Read moreLooking back on Innovation Fest 2017
This year our Innovation Festival was on Friday 26 May, but it was such an amazing day we’re still celebrating! We’ve ...
Read moreWomen in Networking
This article, first published on the Hamilton Barnes website, explores why Zareena was drawn to study networking at Bi...
Read moreThe path less travelled
Why changing priorities and straying from the beaten path could help reduce the risk of cyber-attack…
Read moreWhat can we learn from the NHS cyber-attack?
The news over the last two or three days has been full of information and some speculation about the attack on the NHS...
Read moreBig Success in Big Data
Birmingham’s Thinktank Science Museum hosted a “Meet the Experts” event on Big Data during the half term. “Big data” i...
Read moreA day in the life of a Software Developer
When people ask me what I do, and I say I’m a “Software Developer”, they seem fairly impressed yet not entirely sure w...
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