Welcome 2026 Students
Acting MA
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. 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 21 September 2026. 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.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 7 September 2026.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 2 October 2026).
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 (Level 7 Acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 1.30pm | 2pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC107 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Meet the course team (Level 7 Acting) | Mon 15 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC107 | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Drinks Reception | Mon 15 Sep | 5pm | 6pm | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - RBC019 Conservatoire Bar | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Course Information and Student Introductions (Level 7 Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 10am | 12pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU209 | Ruskin Hall |
| Introduction to Movement (Level 7 Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 12pm | 1pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU209 | Ruskin Hall |
| Practical Introduction to Singing / Acting Through Song (Level 7 Acting) | Tue 16 Sep | 2pm | 4pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU104 | Ruskin Hall |
| Bournville Walking Tour (Level 7 Acting) | Wed 17 Sep | 9.30am | 11am | Off-Campus | Off-Campus Location |
| Practical Introduction to Voice (Level 7 Acting) | Wed 17 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU209 | Ruskin Hall |
| Professional Studies (Level 7 Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| SSA Meeting (Level 7 Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| Library Induction (Level 7 Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 3pm | 4pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| Welcome Gathering for International Students (Acting) | Thu 18 Sep | 4pm | 6pm | Ruskin Hall - SRU116 | Ruskin Hall |
| LGBT Talk | Fri 19 Sep | 10am | 11am | ||
| Unconscious Bias Training | Fri 19 Sep | 11am | 12.30pm |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
Welcome to Acting MA / PgDip at BCU. We are delighted that you have chosen to join us.
The next few days and weeks are an exciting time, as you prepare for this next stage of life, meet people and have new experiences. We want to make sure you make the most of the opportunities available to you, so please read the welcome information provided here. I’d like to reassure you that there is lots of help and advice available, now and when you start your course, and that you will be supported throughout your studies by our tutors and support staff.
Please do come along to our Induction Week, commencing on 14 September. This is an important part of your university experience and has been designed to help you settle into university life, meet your fellow students and staff, familiarise yourself with campus, and gain an understanding of what to expect from your studies.
I also encourage you to make the most out of Students' Union Fairs on 15-17 September. These events offer you an excellent opportunity to discover clubs and societies and the wider university community.
I and the rest of the course team look forward to welcoming you soon.
Course Location
Your course will mainly be taught in:
Ruskin Hall, Bournville (Room numbers start with SRU)
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!