Welcome 2025 Students
Acting BA (Hons)
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 15 September and Friday 19 September 2025. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.
Teaching on your course begins from Monday 22 September 2025. Please check your timetable for details.
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.
You can also download the University Assistant app and sign up with your course details for updates on Welcome Week.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with the University from Monday 15 September 2025.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 13 October 2025).
Please check the guidelines on entering the UK from your country or territory before planning your journey.
Timetables
Welcome Week Events
| Activity | Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole School Welcome (music and acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 10am | 11am | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC201 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Acting Welcome Talk | Mon 15 Sep | 11.30am | 12.30pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC007 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Meet the course director (Acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 12.30pm | 1pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC007 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| City Centre Tour (Acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Off-Campus | Off-Campus Location |
| Library Induction (Acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 3pm | 4pm | Curzon A - C428 | Curzon |
| Drinks Reception | Mon 15 Sep | 5pm | 6pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | |
| Course Information and Student Introductions (Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 10am | 12pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU208 | Ruskin Hall |
| City South Social | Tue 16 Sep | 10.30am | 3.30pm | Seacole - Atrium Zone 1a, Seacole - Atrium Zone 1b | Seacole |
| Introduction to Personal Tutors (Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 12pm | 12.30pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU208 | Ruskin Hall |
| Introduction to Acting Theory and Practice (Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 12.30pm | 1pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| Monologue Sharings (Diagnostics) (Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 2pm | 5pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU208 | Ruskin Hall |
| Practical Introduction to Singing / Acting Through Song (Acting) | Wed 17 Sep | 10am | 12pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU112 | Ruskin Hall |
| Big Welcome | Wed 17 Sep | 10.30am | 3.30pm | Curzon Atrium | Curzon |
| Bournville Walking Tour – Group A/B (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 10am | 11am | Off-Campus | Off-Campus Location |
| Bournville Walking Tour – Group C/D (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Off-Campus | Off-Campus Location |
| Practical Introduction to Movement/01 (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU208 | Ruskin Hall |
| Practical Introduction to Voice/01 (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU201 | Ruskin Hall |
| Practical Introduction to Movement/02 (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 2pm | 3.30pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU208 | Ruskin Hall |
| Practical Introduction to Voice/02 (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 2pm | 3.30pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU201 | Ruskin Hall |
| Welcome Gathering for International Students (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 4pm | 6pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| LGBT Talk (Online) | Fri 19 Sep | 10am | 11am | ||
| Unconscious Bias Training (Online) | Fri 19 Sep | 11am | 12.30pm | ||
| Q&A With Tutors (Acting) | Fri 19 Sep | 2pm | 4pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC125 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity or the iBCU App as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
I am delighted to welcome you to RBC and onto your BA Acting course. We’re looking forward to welcoming you and helping you to settle into the University, your course and your new environment.
Everyone is always a bit nervous about starting university, this is a good sign, and it means you’re keen to do well and make the most of this exciting opportunity. We’re all very friendly, and you’ll soon settle in very quickly. Remember, everyone is in the same boat!
Your personal tutor is a key person to get to know in the first few weeks, they can help with any queries, worries or concerns.
Please take the time to read the information below as it will help you settle in to the University more efficiently. Further information can be found on our welcome pages, including activities during Welcome Week.
Finally, I’d like to wish you the best of luck for the start of your course. You are now a part of RBC Acting and Birmingham City University academic community, and we look forward to working in partnership with you to help you succeed in your studies and beyond.
Course Location
Your course will mainly be taught in:
Ruskin Hall, Bournville (Room numbers start with SRU)
Preparing for Welcome Week
Before you arrive on campus, please take a look at your course Moodle page where you will find lots of useful information to prepare you for Welcome Week, including your required pre-arrival activity.
Supporting your transition
During Welcome Week, you’ll get to meet our Student Ambassadors as soon as you walk onto campus. They’ll be there to support you with finding your Student Support Centre, collecting your ID card and guiding you in the right direction, and for a friendly hello!
First day on Campus
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!
You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.
To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:
- Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
- Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
- Visa (international students only)
What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:
- Laptop, if you have one
- Notepad and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Snack
- Money
And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!