HOW TO APPLY
We try to ensure our application process is as straightforward as possible. The process of applying for a place to study at Birmingham City University varies depending on your course and level of study. These pages provide a step-by-step guide to the undergraduate application process.
IMPORTANT DATES
Apply now 2025 entry UCAS application deadline
UCAS Extra UCAS Extra opens for applications
Application deadline Final deadline for main cycle applications
Clearing You can now apply through Clearing
A Level results day Students receive their A Level results
Hotlines open Clearing hotlines open
After you apply
Once you've submitted your application, there are lots of exciting things to come like receiving your offers, coming to an Offer Holder Day, and results day.
More information
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FAQs
If you have a question about the admissions process, check our Admissions FAQs, or get in touch with the team.
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Starting in year two or three
Find out more about transferring to BCU if you started your course at another institution.
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Admissions policy
Our official policy contains everything you need to know about the admissions process.
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Transfer arrangements
If you are thinking about transferring to a different course either within Birmingham City University or at another University, we are committed to supporting students where this is necessary or desirable to enable individual students to complete their degree.
Open Days
BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.
Parents and guardians
If your child is considering university study, you might have some questions about the application process.
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