Millennium Point

Millennium Point is home to our computing, engineering and built environment courses, and currently is where some of our computing and digital technology facilities are located. It's also home to Birmingham Thinktank, an award winning science museum. 

Systems Laboratories

Our embedded systems laboratories are used to develop real-time systems, such as specialist hardware training and development resources, and industrial-standard software development and simulation tools.

Electronic Systems

To underpin the basic principles of electronic systems, we have a well-equipped laboratory of specialist test and measurement kits, including powered prototyping development boards and dual power supplies.

Software Development

There are a number of open access, software development and computer programming
laboratories that can be used to develop systems and programmes, including database management systems such as MySQL.

Engineering Labs

Our automotive workshops and laboratories include industry-standard equipment such as computer numerical control (CNC), three-dimensional scanning and rapid prototype facilities and engine test labs.

Surveying equipment

As part of our hands-on Built Environment courses, students carry out survey work using a range of equipment, such as levels, theodolites, measuring tapes.

Environmental Lab

The suite has a wet lab/pilot facility, a fully equipped analytical suite, and a microbiological lab. This facility offers analysis and testing of environmental samples as well as scientific evaluation of lab scale and pilot scale technologies.

Computer Forensics Lab

Our specialist Digital Forensics Lab boasts a plethora of industry standard digital forensics and data recovery resources to provide you with the best learning opportunities and industry-relevant hands on practical skills.

Cisco network labs

These laboratories are well-equipped for all our computer networking courses, as well as specialist areas for practical work such as forensic and ethical hacking, wireless and mobile and radio frequency identification technologies.

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Accommodation

Find your home from home at BCU. We offer eight halls of residence options, ranging from on-campus to inner-city living. You can take a virtual tour of each accommodation option to find the one for you.

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Admissions

Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch.

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Student Support

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career.

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Social Media

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Open Days

When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person, and we host a number of Open Days throughout the year. Come and be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities.

Open days