SNIPPET OF THE UNIVERSITY
With a long list of reasons why people should be interested in completing their higher education in the Birmingham University tabbed on their website, the leading and most noticeable university in the city of Birmingham, UK, sets up the perfect environment for students.
Currently ranking 801 among the top universities of the world, the long-in-tooth campus hosts 24000 students from 80 different countries to continue their academic explorations in a promising atmosphere. The excellent student-focused courses, highly-trained staff, state-of-the-art facilities and faculties, and quality services of the university put it on any student’s radar wanting to study abroad.
While the corridors and halls of Birmingham University extravagantly sing of its world-war 1 origin and redolence of an unforgivable past, yet, they’ve never failed to think as forerunners and are constantly rearming
the campus with the latest technologies and the students with the will for a brighter future.
Here are a couple of undisputable reasons why you should join Birmingham University:
1. 97.4% employment/further-study rates
2. £340 million investment in campus, equipments, facilities, and faculties
3. On-hand jobs while studying
4. A lively global-class city
5. Enhancement of careers prospects
6. Research-driven practice methods with head-turning impacts on the educational societies
7. Internationally accredited courses
8. £150 free credit of study materials
COURSES
| Level of Study | Courses |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degrees) | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health – Law – Media –Music & Theatre - Social Sciences |
| Postgraduate (Masters degrees) | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health – Law – Media –Music & Theatre - Social Sciences |
| Postgraduate Research | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health – Law – Media –Music & Theatre - Social Sciences |
| Foundation (one-year preparation courses) | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health – Law – Media –Music & Theatre - Social Sciences |
| Short Courses | Art & Design – Business – Computing – Education – Health & Sport – Media – Music & Theatre |
| Part-time Courses | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health & Sport – Law – Media – Music & Theatre – Social Sciences |
| Jan/Feb Starts | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health – Law – Media – Social Sciences |
| Distance Learning | Art & Design – Built Environment – Business – Computing – Education – Engineering – English – Health & Sport – Law – Media – Social Sciences |
| **Types of Study | Undergraduate – Postgraduate – Part-time Study – Integrated Masters – Master Students – PhDs |
ALUMNI
Get Involved
• Volunteering
• Mentoring
• Alumni Affiliates
• Profiles
• Alumni of The Year
• International Ambassadors
Alumni Benefits
• Sports Center
• Library Access
• University Email
• University Systems
Finding Work
The Careers+ service are accessible to the alumni even three years post-graduation. At Birmingham University the stride for a more promising future never ends and with this incredible service available to all, the path to success is conveniently paved.
Services
• Careers Service
• Further Study Discounts
• Original Certificates & Transcripts
• Replacement Certificates
• Verification of Studies
• Reference (Two Types; Proof of study dates, course, and award - Character reference)
Graduation Ceremonies
• Graduation Scheduling
• Cancellations
GETTING A VISA
Most students wishing to continue their educational progress in UK will require a Tier-4 Student Visa, accessible via the original link. Things to remember, however, are:
1. Apply to the right Visa category
2. Submit all of your documents
3. Book your Visa appointment in time
4. Don’t panic. The interviews aren’t hard
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Most students wishing to continue their educational progress in UK will require a Tier-4 Student Visa, accessible via the original link. Things to remember, however, are:
Careers+
Child Care
Student Monitoring
Financial/Money Matters
Enablement & Wellbeing
• Disability Support
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Counseling
• Health Care
• Faith & Spiritual Wellbeing
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Undergraduate
Please note that scholarships are only available to self-funding students. Students are only eligible to receive ONE bursary - whichever is greater.
The following list below are all the courses that are exempt from a bursary:
• PhD,
• ACCA
• Conservatoire and BSA courses
• Top-ups for Masters courses
• Short courses that are less than one academic year
• Part-time or distance learning
• Study Abroad programs
• Exchange programs
• FCEAP
• Pre-sessional English
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
Undergraduate Scholarships – Non-EU only
Every year Birmingham University provides a number of scholarships recognizing the talents of international students, which will be applied towards the cost of tuition fees.
All non-EU international students enrolling on an undergraduate course in September 2020 will be eligible for a scholarship of up to £2,000. This is awarded based on academic background. The following courses are exempt from this scholarship:
• ACCA
• Conservatoire courses (Music and Theatre)
Status: Open – scholarship offer will be made when we make you a course offer.
Please note that scholarships are only available to self-funding students and those studying on a full time course for at least one academic year.
Undergraduate Scholarships – EU only
To welcome all new EU undergraduate degree students starting in 2020, Birmingham University is giving away at least £150 worth of credit to spend in a host of ways, on books and a range of learning materials. Even better, it doesn't have to be repaid. The following courses are exempt from this scholarship:
• ACCA
• Conservatoire courses (Music and Theatre)
Status: Open – scholarship offer will be made when we make you a course offer.
Prompt Payment Bursary
If you pay your tuition fees in full before travelling to, or during your enrolment in the UK, you will be entitled to a £300 prompt payment discount. This discount applies to the amount you owe after any scholarships or bursaries have been deducted from your tuition fee. The following courses are exempt from this scholarship:
• ACCA
Postgraduate
Please note that scholarships are only available to self-funding students. Students are only eligible to receive ONE bursary - whichever is greater.
The following list below are all the courses that are exempt from a bursary:
• PhD,
• ACCA
• Conservatoire and BSA courses
• Top-ups for Masters courses
• Short courses that are less than one academic year
• Part-time or distance learning
• Study Abroad programs
• Exchange programs
• FCEAP
• Pre-sessional English
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
FACULTIES
Faculty of Health, Education and Life Science
• School of Health Sciences • School of Education and Social Work • School of Nursing and Midwifery • Defense School of Healthcare Education
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
• School of Computing and Digital Technology • School of Engineering and The Built Environment
Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Birmingham City Business School – Built on business • School of Law – Law beyond boundaries • School of Social Sciences – The big picture is everything
Faculty of Arts, Design and Media
• Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts • Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion, & Textiles • Birmingham Institute of Media & English • Birmingham School of Architecture & Design • Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
ACCOMMODATION
All first-year, full-time home, international and EU students who have settled in a 10 mile radius to their place of study are automatically inclined to university accommodation services only if they have ticked the box in the main application.
The Birmingham University strongly suggests all international new-comer students to get a room in university hall to become more involved with other students and get a better hold of the campus components.
RESEARCH
Research Areas:
• Art & Design
• Architecture, Built Environment & Planning
• Business & Management
• Computing
• Education
• Engineering
• English
• Health & Sport
• Law
• Media & Cultural Studies
• Music & Performance
• Social Sciences
STUDENT APPLICATION
The application process depends on the level of course you are applying to join.
Entry Requirements
If you’re planning to study a course which is below degree level, you must take a SELT with one of UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) approved English language test providers, unless we have already accepted your high school qualification.
BCUIC Requirements (special requirements; Iran)
| Foundation | First Year | Postgraduate | Country/Region | Undergraduate Pathway | Undergraduate Pathway | Postgraduate Pathway | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stages | Stage 1 University Foundation | Stage 1 University Foundation (leading to MAcc/MEng/MSci) | Stage 2 First Year Degree (Accounting/Economics, Business & Marketing) | Stage 2 First Year Degree (Built Environment, Computing, Engineering, Technology & Health Science) | Stage 2 First Year Degree (leading to MAcc/MEng/MSci) | Stage 1 Pre-Master’s (2-semester in Art Management, Built Environment, Business, Management & Media) | Stage 1 Pre-Master’s (2- or 3-semester in Art Management, Built Environment, Business Management & Law) | Stage 1 Pre-Master’s (2- or 3-semester in Art, Design & Fashion Law) | Stage 1 Pre-Master’s (2-semester in Computing) |
| Iran | Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass overall. | Year 3 High School Diploma: Good grades, including Mathematics | Year 4 High School Diploma: Pass overall. | Completion of High School Diploma (4 Years) without overall grade of 14 in relevant subjects, including Mathematics | Completion of High School Diploma (4 years) with overall grade of 16 in relevant subjects, including Mathematics | An overseas qualification to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in an relevant subject area where appropriate | Bachelors degree – Pass | Bachelors degree - Pass | Bachelors degree – (Pass) in a related subject |
Foundation:
• Built Environment, Computing, Health Science, Sports Science, and Film and Technology: students must have a Mathematics qualification at GCSE-level or equivalent with a Grade C/4.
• Engineering: students must have a Mathematics AND a Science-related qualification at GCSE-level or equivalent with a Grade C/4.
• Architecture, Art and Design, Fashion, and Jewellery*: students must submit a portfolio if they are entering the two-semester Art and Design program. Students must also submit a portfolio if they do not have an academic qualification in Art and Design. *No portfolio required for: BSc (Hons) Gemology and Jewellery Studies / BA (Hons) International Jewellery Business
First Year:
• All First Year programs: students must have a Mathematics qualification equal to GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent in a different qualification).
• Engineering: students must have Mathematics at A-level (or equivalent in a different qualification) with a minimum of Grade C.
Pre-Master’s:
• Art, Design and Fashion: students must submit a portfolio if they are entering the two-semester Art and Design program. Students must also submit a portfolio if they do not have an academic qualification in Art and Design.
• Computing: students must have a related qualification.
Course-specific:
• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies: students must have Criminal Record Check OR a letter of good conduct from the local authorities in their home country before an unconditional offer can be issued.
• BSc (Hons) Music Technology: students must have GCSE Music at grade 4 (C) or above, Music Theory grade 5, or proficiency of performance on one instrument equivalent to ABRSM or RockSchool Grade 5.
• MSc Construction Project Management: students must have an equivalent qualification in surveying, civil engineering, real estate or any other construction subjects.
• MSc Accounting and Finance: students need an undergraduate qualification in Accounting and Finance OR a business-related qualification with SIGNIFICANT accounting-related content.
Bachelor’s degrees (undergraduate courses)
There are three ways to apply:
1. Direct to the university
2. Through a country representative
3. Through UCAS
Masters degrees (Postgraduate taught courses)
1. Direct to the university
2. Through a country representative
PhD research degrees
Find out more about research at Birmingham City University on the Research page.
Professional qualifications
If you’re interested in the GDL/CPE or LPC courses you should contact The Law Society directly. If you’re interested in PCGE courses please contact UCAS directly as you will need to apply through the UCAS Teacher Training scheme.
Summer School
Applicants aged under 18
If you’re going to be aged under 18 at the start of your course, we must have your parent or legal guardian’s written consent, giving permission for you to travel and live independently in the UK.
LOCATION
Address: Birmingham City University, University House, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU, United Kingdom
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kFfXSjRcavPhfRzh9
