Welcome 2025 Students
Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons)
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 15 September and Friday 19 September 2025. 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 22 September 2025. 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.
You can also download the University Assistant app and sign up with your course details for updates on Welcome Week.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with the University from Monday 15 September 2025.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 13 October 2025).
Please check the guidelines on entering the UK from your country or territory before planning your journey.
Timetables
Welcome Week Events
| Activity | Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology / Sociology & Criminology Induction | Mon 15 Sep | 10am | 12pm | C140A-C140C - General Teaching | Curzon |
| Faculty Session/Sip and Paint/01 | Mon 15 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C283, Curzon B - C284 | Curzon |
| Sociology/ Sociology & Criminology Personal Tutor Meeting | Mon 15 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | Curzon B - C282, Curzon B - C283, Curzon B - C284, Curzon B - C285, Curzon B - C286, Curzon B - C287, Curzon A - C301, Curzon A - C315, Curzon A - C317, Curzon A - C319, Curzon A - C321, Curzon A - C372 | Curzon |
| City South Social | Tue 16 Sep | 10.30am | 3.30pm | Seacole - Atrium Zone 1a, Seacole - Atrium Zone 1b | Seacole |
| Faculty Session/Jewellery Making/01 | Tue 16 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C284 | Curzon |
| Faculty Session/Retro Games/01 | Tue 16 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C283 | Curzon |
| Big Welcome | Wed 17 Sep | 10.30am | 3.30pm | Curzon Atrium | Curzon |
| Faculty Session/Sip and Paint/02 | Thu 18 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C283, Curzon B - C284 | Curzon |
| Faculty Session/Jewellery Making/02 | Fri 19 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C284 | Curzon |
| Faculty Session/Retro Games/02 | Fri 19 Sep | 11am | 1pm | Curzon B - C283 | Curzon |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity or the iBCU App as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
Welcome to BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology at Birmingham City University! We look forward to meeting you all.
Induction is an important part of your first steps at university. It is a starting point for creating a vibrant sociology student community, making friends with others on your course, understanding your learning environment, and getting to know the course team. Please make sure that you get involved with the activities that the university has planned during Welcome Week.
During the induction week you will gain vital information for succeeding on your course. You will be informed about the expectations of your first year on the degree programme, the online systems for accessing learning resources (such as Moodle), the array of student support services, and the role of your personal tutor.
Through this course you will gain the skills for reflecting upon and practising sociological inquiry. The course aims to cultivate your sociological imagination and immerse you in its rich tradition. We, the sociology and criminology team, are delighted to share our passion for teaching and research with you.
Course Location
Your course will mainly be taught in:
Curzon Building, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with C)
Supporting your transition
During Welcome Week, you’ll get to meet our Student Ambassadors as soon as you walk onto campus. They’ll be there to support you with finding your Student Support Centre, collecting your ID card and guiding you in the right direction, and for a friendly hello!
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!