Virtual Open Days
Autumn 2020
Our next undergraduate Open Day is on Saturday 26 September - you can book your place below. Can't make it? Or interested in postgraduate? Just register your interest below and we'll email you with some more details when we have them. You can also register to visit us on campus.
Saturday 26 September
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On Campus Open Days
Autumn 2020
We've not quite confirmed the dates for our on campus events yet. Be among the first to get all the info by registering your interest below. Can't wait? You can also experience an Open Day virtually with our next event on Saturday 26 September.
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Open Days - See For Yourself
There's so much going on in Birmingham – from the buzzy street markets to the unmissable transformation of the whole city and our campus. Study here and you'll be at the heart of it all.
When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person. Our Open Days provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.
Upcoming open days
The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our online and in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.
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We’re committed to giving you the skills you need to progress your career. Over 97% of our students are employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating.
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I AM BCU
We have a confident, proud and diverse community of students, who are striving to achieve their career goals and transform their lives. Find out how you can be one of them at our next Open Day.
Is Birmingham City University right for me?
Here's our top reasons to choose Birmingham City University.
97.4% graduates employed or in further study
Nine in 10 graduates are employed or in further study
We're committed to developing graduates with the skills employers need - 97.4 per cent are in employment or further study within six months (DLHE Survey 2016/17).
£340 million invested in our campuses
Investing in your future
We've invested £340 million in industry-standard, state-of-the-art facilities to ensure you have the best possible environment for practice-based learning.
Earn while you learn - jobs on campus
Earn while you learn
Our student employment agency, OpportUNIty – Student Jobs on Campus, allows you to apply for paid roles at the University, gaining experience in crucial aspects of job applications and valuable feedback on your work.
Work experience and placements
Work experience and placements
You'll have the chance to gain industry and professional practice experience through work placements and Erasmus years abroad. We work with companies like Microsoft, Jaguar Land Rover and Sky UK.
Get £150 free credit for learning materials
Get £150 free credit for books and learning materials
To welcome all new undergraduate degree students starting in 2018 or 2019, we're giving away at least £150 worth of credit to spend in a host of ways.
Internationally accredited courses
Internationally accredited courses
Many of our courses have internationally recognised accreditations, such as the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).
Study in Birmingham: a global city
A global city
Study with us and you will be located at the heart of the dynamic city of Birmingham – with all the social and employment possibilities that brings.
Learn from the best - expert staff
Learn from the best
From one of the UK’s most well known criminologists to a ‘Hot 100’ jeweller, our teaching staff come from and maintain links with industry.
Practice-based research - 90% outstanding
Practice-based research
Almost 90 per cent of our research was judged to have delivered ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ external impact (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Picture Perfect
No matter which campus you’re visiting for our Open Day, BCU is full of Instagram perfect locations just waiting to be photographed. We've picked our six favourites for you see.
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