Why Study at BCU?
Over 1,000
contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
£400 million
invested in facilities to keep learning experiences industry relevant.
2,300
teaching staff who come from and retain their links with industry.
50
of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies.
Industry-standard facilities
We've invested over £400 million across our campuses and facilities. Whether it's our state-of-the-art Parkside Building which includes four film and TV studios or the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at our City South Campus, we're ensuring you have the best possible space in which to learn.
Scholarships
We want all our students to achieve their full potential. With our two scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
Employability support
Employability is at the heart of all our courses but it doesn't end in the classroom. Our industry connections, career support and practice-based learning prepare you for the working world. If your goal is to own your own business, BCU has the highest number of student and graduate business start-ups of any university in the West Midlands (HESA, 2022).
Student jobs
We advertise a lot of our roles to students first, and Birmingham is full of shops, bars and part time work opportunities.
Student jobs at BCUPlacements
We work on course-related projects and student placements with companies and organisations like Gymshark, Microsoft, Cisco, Unity, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky UK and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Placement opportunitiesGraduate+
Our Graduate+ scheme embeds career-related skills into every one of our degree courses and gives you the skills employers want.
More about BCU Graduate+Support throughout your studies
If you choose to study at BCU you can be confident that your needs are our top priority and we have teams to fully support you.
A vibrant, exciting city
Birmingham City University is at the heart of a young, forward-thinking city. 40 per cent of Birmingham's population is 25 and younger - making it the perfect place to be a student.
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Planes, trains and automobiles? Birmingham is full of transport links! From the newly refurbished Grand Central Station, providing a way to work and study in Birmingham for people all across the country, to the newly extended Metro system, there are so many ways to get around.
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