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Rooted in Birmingham: Reaching Beyond

We have set out a bold vision for the future: building on our proud roots in Birmingham while reaching out to make an impact within our city, region and beyond.

BCU 2030 and Beyond

The 'Rooted in Birmingham, Reaching Beyond' video explores BCU's deep roots within the city, and how the University's impact can be felt within Birmingham and beyond. Our students are poised to lead, think and create. Our University is ready to respond to the economy's needs.

Applying to BCU

Personal Statement Guide

Don't know where to start with your personal statement? Download our ultimate guide with top tips and examples from real students.

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Virtual Tour

Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of the industry-standard facilities across our campuses.

Explore BCU

Start a Master's in January

Looking for a fresh start in the new year? You can start a postgraduate degree in January 2025 to advance your career prospects.

Starting in January

Worried about mock exams? Don't be.

We’ve got a load of helpful revision hacks to get ready for your mock exams. Download your free revision guide and get advice tailored to your learning style.

Take a virtual tour

Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and bustling social spots.

Life at BCU

Accommodation

We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.

Halls of Residence

Student Life

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.

Life in Birmingham

Scholarships

With our two scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.

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BCU Boost

BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.

Gold for Student Experience  - BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Click to read more.

Gold for
Student Experience

BCU has been awarded the highest possible rating of Gold for Student Experience, and Silver overall, in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

Read more about TEF

University News

‘I have to work triple as hard being a deaf staff member’ – new report calls for systematic changes in film and television industry to better support deaf workers

The film and television industry needs to “move from well-meaning words to tangible change”, according to a Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity (LHC) report which has researched the systemat...

Women are having children later and it means they’re more likely to have twins - BCU expert explains why

Women are not only choosing to have children later, but they’re also more likely to have twins, according to new fertility data released by the Office for National Statistics. According to Dr Eliza...

New facility marks BCU’s commitment to net zero homes and the construction workers of the future

A new state-of-the-art facility created by Birmingham City University (BCU) will give students unprecedented access to the latest technological advancements in housing to widen their skillset and m...