Courses in Clearing
Including HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Degree Programmes
Why choose us
No. 1 in the West Midlands for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards, 2025)
Gold for student experience, overall rating silver (TEF, 2023)
£500minvested in industry-standard facilities
7th in England for social mobility (HEPI, 2025)
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Powering Birmingham
New research from Jisc has shown the incredible impact that BCU graduates have on Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Graduation livestream
We're proud to celebrate with our students who are graduating at Symphony Hall. If you can't make it in person, you can watch this week's graduation ceremonies on our website.
Watch this week's ceremoniesApplying to BCU
Scholarships
With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
See if you're eligible
Apply through Clearing
Clearing is open from 2 July 2026. Check what courses are available and apply online if you already have your results.
Clearing 2026
Take a virtual tour
Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of the industry-standard facilities across our campuses.
Explore BCU
Worried about exams? Don't be.
We’ve got a load of helpful revision hacks to get ready for your mock exams.
Get revision helpBirmingham 2026
BCU is the Official University Partner of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, reinforcing its commitment to supporting major sporting events in the West Midlands while showcasing its strengths on a national and international stage.
Postgraduate study
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, our practice-based, innovative postgraduate courses have everything you need to thrive.
Postgraduate study at BCUBeyonders
Birmingham, A city forged by industry. Restless. Revolutionary. We create knowledge for good, turn potential into progress, powering prosperity, in this city and far beyond.
Reaching beyond
We're first-class for sustainability
We've been ranked in the top 10% of UK universities and number one in Birmingham for sustainability in the People & Planet University League 25/26. We are actively encouraging and integrating sustainable practices into the daily lives of our students and staff. Discover our ambitious targets and what we're doing to lower our carbon footprint at BCU.
Sustainability at BCULife at BCU
Accommodation
We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.
Halls of Residence
Student Life
Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.
Life in Birmingham
Student support
From disability and mental health support to CV advice, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here.
Support we offerBCU Boost
BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.
University News
BCU students are powering Birmingham 2026 on and off the track
As Official University Partner of Birmingham 2026, BCU is playing a central role in delivering one of the biggest sporting events to ever come to the city with students taking up exclusive event delivery opportunities and volunteering roles, as well as competing on the track itself.
Birmingham partnership secures double awards success for employability excellence
A pioneering partnership bringing together Birmingham's universities, public services and employers has won two major awards recognising its impact on graduate employability.
BCU-led research transforms transitions into college-based higher education
A Birmingham City University research project has identified new ways to improve students' transition into college-based higher education by putting student-staff partnerships at the heart of teaching and learning.