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.

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

Course Leader

Matt Phillips

Welcome Message

Hello and welcome to Criminology, Policing and Investigation at Birmingham City University. I am Matt Phillips, the course lead, and I am delighted that you will be joining us on what is a fascinating three years.

Starting university is very exciting, and we are here to support you whenever you need it as you make that transition into higher education. During Welcome Week, I strongly encourage you to attend all of the activities that I and the team have put on for you. These are great opportunities to meet your lecturers, get to know your fellow students and classmates, and familiarise yourself with our campus and the relevant support available to you.

Throughout your time with us, you will be supported by a team of dedicated and enthusiastic lecturers, including having your own personal tutor, who will be there to guide and support you through each year you are with us.

Once again, may I thank you for choosing Criminology at Birmingham City University, and we will work hard to make sure that your experience is the best it can be.

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

Curzon Building, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with C)

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!