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

Sherril Dixon

Welcome Message

Welcome to the MSc Gemmology at Birmingham City University. We have students joining us from across the globe and are looking forward to meeting you all. During welcome week beginning 14th September, you will have the opportunity to see other parts of the University campus but we particularly look forward to seeing you at the Assay Office Icknield Street where you will be based for your studies.

Do make the most of the range of clubs and groups you can join at the Student Union Fair 16th - 17th September to help you feel at home. When you start the course from the 21st September you will be introduced to your personal tutor who will be there to support you with any concerns or problems you may have, or just for a chat.

The year is a busy one and will go very quickly, so we hope you are excited as we are to get started!

Sherril Dixon, Course Lead.

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

School of Jewellery (Room numbers start with CSJ)

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!