Study abroad

Come to Birmingham City University on a study abroad programme and embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries.

Download key information for 2023/24

We have a wide variety of programmes available across the University for one or two semesters. Students may consider applying for the below subjects:

Art
  • Art and Design
  • Art and Design with Creative Technologies
  • Design for Performance: Theatre, Film and Live Events
  • Fine Art
Architecture
  • Architecture
  • Design for Future Living
  • Interior Architecture and Design
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture with Urban Design
  • Product and Furniture Design
Fashion and Textiles
  • Costume Design and Practice
  • Fashion Branding and Communication
  • Fashion Business and Promotion
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Imagining
  • Garment Technology
  • Textile Design
Jewellery
  • Jewellery
Visual Communication
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Communication
  • Graphic Design
  • Illustration
  • Photography
Media
  • Media
English
  • English
Acting
  • Acting 
  • Stage Management
  • Applied Theatre
Music
  • Bassoon
  • Cello
  • Cornet
  • Clarinet
  • Composition
  • Double Bass
  • Double Bass (Jazz)
  • Drum Kit (Jazz)
  • Electric Bass (Jazz)
  • Electric Guitar (Jazz)
  • Euphonium
  • Flute
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Guitar (Jazz)
  • Harp
  • Horn (French)
  • Horn (Tenor)
  • Music Technology
  • Musicology
  • Oboe
  • Organ
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Piano (Accompaniment)
  • Piano (Jazz)
  • Saxophone
  • Saxophone (Jazz)
  • Trombone (Bass)
  • Trombone (Tenor)
  • Trombone (Jazz)
  • Trumpet
  • Trumpet (Jazz)
  • Tuba
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Violin (Jazz)
  • Voice (Baritone)
  • Voice (Bass-Baritone)
  • Voice (Bass)
  • Voice (Jazz)
  • Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Voice (Soprano)
  • Voice (Tenor)
  • Voice (Countertenor)
Film
  • Digital Animation
  • Film and Screenwriting
  • Filmmaking
Business
  • Business
Law
  • Law
Social Sciences
  • Black Studies
  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Youth Work and Communities
Health Sciences
  • Health Sciences
Computing and Digital Technology
  • Computing
  • Digital Technology
Engineering and the Built Environment
  • Engineering
  • Built Environment

Check out the video above to hear from our previous Study Abroad students!