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Foundation and First Year at BCUIC

If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for your chosen Bachelor’s degree, you could consider studying a Foundation or First Year programme with Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC).

Foundation in Accounting, Economics and Finance

BSc/BA/MAcc – Sept, Jan or May

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree, and you will join mainstream university students in your second year. The modules are delivered at BCUIC and build...
Foundation in Accounting, Economics and Finance

First Year in Accounting, Economics and Finance

BSc/BA/MAcc – Sept or Jan

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree, and you will join mainstream university students in your second year. The modules are delivered at BCUIC and build...
First Year in Accounting, Economics and Finance

Foundation in Architecture

Undergraduate – BA – Sept, Jan or May

This pathway leads onto degrees specialising in interior architecture and landscape architecture, as well as the RIBA-validated architecture programme. The modules include...
Foundation in Architecture

Foundation in Art and Design

Undergraduate – BA – Sept, Jan or May

With nine specialist schools to choose from within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, this pathway leads onto a range of creative degrees – including Fine Art...
Foundation in Art and Design

Foundation in Built Environment

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept or Jan

This pathway leads onto five degrees, accredited by various professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Modules cover essential skills....
Foundation in Built Environment

First Year in Built Environment

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree. It is an integrated pathway, so you will study the University’s own modules alongside additional support classes...
First Year in Built Environment

Foundation in Business

Undergraduate – BA – Sept, Jan or May

Birmingham City University offers a range of study specialisms within Business and Management, and this pathway leads onto nine such degrees. Modules include...
Foundation in Business

First Year in Business

Undergraduate – BA – Sept or Jan

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree, and you will join mainstream university students in your second year. Modules include Business Analysis...
First Year in Business

Foundation in Computing, Networking and Games Technology

Undergraduate – BSc/MSci – Sept or Jan

With industry partners such as Cisco and Microsoft, Birmingham City University is a top choice for gaining specialist skills in the digital field. This pathway leads into...
Foundation in Computing, Networking and Games Technology

First Year in Computing, Networking and Games Technology

Undergraduate – BSc/MSci – Sept

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree in Computing. It is an integrated pathway, meaning that you will study a mix of BCUIC modules and university modules...
First Year in Computing, Networking and Games Technology

Foundation in Education

Undergraduate – BA – Sept or Jan

This pathway leads onto BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, with modules including Numerical Techniques, Interactive Learning and Communication...
Foundation in Education

First Year in Education

Undergraduate – BA – Sept

This pathway will get you started on BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies. It is an integrated pathway, meaning that you will study a mix of BCUIC modules and university modules...
First Year in Education

Foundation in Engineering

Undergraduate – BEng/MEng – Sept or Jan

This pathway leads onto both Bachelor’s and integrated Master’s degrees in several engineering specialisms – namely Automotive, Civil, Electronic and Mechanical...
Foundation in Engineering

First Year in Engineering

Undergraduate – BEng/MEng – Sept

The School of Engineering boasts industry links with companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, and lots of work placement opportunities. This integrated pathway, taught at the University...
First Year in Engineering

Foundation in Events and Sports Management

Undergraduate - BA– Sept

This foundation programme will help you progress smoothly onto BA (Hons) Events Management or BA (Hons) Sport Business Management in just one or two semesters....
Foundation in Events and Sports Management

Foundation in Fashion

Undergraduate – BA – Sept, Jan or May

The University has a dedicated School of Fashion and Textiles, housing facilities including 100 industrial sewing and specialist machines. This pathway covers...
Foundation in Fashion

Foundation in Film and Technology

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept or Jan

The University’s Media Centre is equipped with film/TV studios, post-production facilities, track-recording studios and editing stations. This pathway leads...
Foundation in Film and Technology

First Year in Film and Technology

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree in this specialism. It is an integrated pathway, so you will study the University’s own modules alongside additional support...
First Year in Film and Technology

Foundation in Health Science

Undergraduate – BSc/MEng – Sept or Jan

The University’s Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences – based at the City South Campus – has had £41m invested in new facilities. This pathway leads onto...
Foundation in Health Science

First Year in Health Science

Undergraduate – BSc/MEng – Sept

This pathway will get you started on your chosen health science degree. It is an integrated pathway, meaning that you will study a mix of BCUIC modules and university modules...
First Year in Health Science

Foundation in Jewellery

Undergraduate – BA/BSc – Sept, Jan or May

The School of Jewellery, located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, is one of the largest in the world. This BCUIC pathway leads onto specialist degrees in Jewellery...
First Year in Health Science

Foundation in Law

Undergraduate – LLB – Sept or Jan

The University’s Law courses are based in the Curzon Building, which houses simulated magistrates and high courts. This pathway leads onto...
Foundation in Law

Foundation in Marketing

Undergraduate – BA – Sept, Jan or May

This pathway leads onto a range of programmes, enabling you to choose a specialism within marketing – such as advertising, retail or digital. All degrees are aligned with the...
Foundation in Marketing

First Year in Marketing

Undergraduate – BA – Sept or Jan

This pathway will get you started on your chosen degree, and you will join mainstream university students in your second year. Modules include an introduction to Creative...
First Year in Marketing

Foundation in Media

Undergraduate – BA/BSc – Sept or Jan

This pathway leads onto a range of media and communication degrees, enabling you to choose a specialism – such as music, TV or radio. The University’s Media...
Foundation in Media

Foundation in Nursing (Adult)

Undergraduate - BSc – Sept or Jan

This two-semester programme, available at three intake points a year, will provide smooth progression onto the professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Nursing – Adult....
Foundation in Nursing (Adult)

Foundation in Psychology

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept, Jan or May

Are you interested in applying scientific reasoning to understand patterns of behaviour? This pathway leads onto BSc (Hons) Psychology, with modules including Critical Thinking and...
Foundation in Psychology

Foundation in Sports Science

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept or Jan

The University’s Sports Science courses are based at the City South Campus, which has received a £41m investment in new sports facilities. This pathway features modules such as...
Foundation in Sports Science

First Year in Sports Science

Undergraduate – BSc – Sept

This pathway will get you started on your chosen sports science degree. It is an integrated pathway, meaning that you will study a mix of BCUIC modules and university modules...
First Year in Sports Science