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

Abdul Khan

Welcome Message

Welcome to the MSc Project Management programme. I am delighted that you will be joining us in September 2026, and I encourage you to actively participate in the Induction Week activities (w/c 14 September 2026). These sessions are designed to help you settle into university life, meet academic staff and fellow students, and become familiar with the facilities and support services available to you throughout your studies. You will also have the opportunity to attend the Students’ Union Fairs taking place on 15 September at the City South Campus and 16–17 September at the City Centre Campus.

The MSc Project Management programme has been designed to reflect both academic learning and current industry expectations. In your first semester, you will explore key project management principles, contemporary practices, and decision-making approaches that are essential for managing projects successfully across different industries. The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), ensuring that the curriculum is aligned with recognised professional standards and industry-relevant knowledge areas.

Several members of the teaching team hold professional project management certifications and bring valuable industry and practice-based experience into their teaching. Throughout the programme, we actively embed employability-focused knowledge and practical perspectives to help you develop a stronger understanding of project planning, leadership, risk management, teamwork, and strategic delivery in real-world contexts.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Thank you.

Abdul,

Course Lead for MSc Project Management.

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!