Welcome 2026 Students

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.

Timetables

Course Leader

Ilnaz Ashayeri

Welcome Message

Welcome to the Construction Management Degree Apprenticeship at Birmingham City University.

As Course Lead, and on behalf of the Construction Management team, I am delighted to welcome you to the programme. By joining this apprenticeship, you are taking an important step in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a successful construction professional and future industry leader.

This programme combines academic learning with practical workplace experience, enabling you to apply what you learn directly to real projects and challenges within your organisation. Throughout your studies, you will develop competencies in project management, construction technology, sustainability, digital construction, leadership, and professional practice, helping you build a strong foundation for your future career.

The programme is also designed to support your progression towards professional recognition and chartered membership with relevant professional bodies. Alongside the academic team, you will be supported by a dedicated Skills Coach who will help guide your professional development, monitor your progress, and support you in achieving the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required throughout your apprenticeship journey.

I encourage you to fully engage with Induction Week and take advantage of the support, resources, and networking opportunities available to you. We look forward to working with you and supporting your development as a construction professional throughout your apprenticeship.

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

Millennium Point, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with MP)

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!