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

Laura Clifford

Welcome Message

Dear Future Student Midwives,
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming you to the programme and to supporting you as you begin your university journey.

Your experience will start with Induction Week (week commencing 14 September). This is an important and integral part of your course, designed to help you settle in, meet your peers and teaching team, and get a clear understanding of what to expect from your studies. Attendance is a requirement, as the induction week sessions will give you the best possible start.

As you transition into university life, please be reassured that you will be well supported. You will be allocated a personal academic tutor, who will be your first point of contact for academic guidance and general support. Our wider teaching and support teams are also here to ensure you feel confident, supported, and part of the community from the outset.

In your first few weeks, there will be plenty to look forward to. Alongside your initial teaching sessions, you will have opportunities to take part in skills and introductory activities that will give you a real insight into your future profession and help you build connections with your cohort.

Teaching on the course is delivered through a range of engaging and supportive methods to help you develop both knowledge and practical skills. You will attend lead lectures to introduce key concepts and take part in through discussion. Simulation-based learning allows you to rehearse realistic scenarios in a safe environment, building confidence in areas such as communication, clinical decision-making, health promotion, screening, and responding to universal care needs. These approaches are complemented by practice-based learning in clinical placements, where you will apply your learning with women, babies, and families, supported by experienced practitioners.

We also encourage you to make the most of the Students’ Union Fair, which is a good way to meet other students and discover societies, sports clubs, and support services:
• 16th September 2025 – City Centre Campus

These events are a great opportunity to get involved in university life outside of your studies.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Best wishes,
Laura Clifford
Course Lead

Course Location

Your course will mainly be taught in:

Seacole Building, City South Campus (Room numbers start with SCT)

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!