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Why choose us
in the West Midlands for work experience
for student experience, overall rating silver
invested in industry-standard facilities
in England for social mobility
Find your course
Whether you want to pursue a passion, or take the next step in your career, our practice-based, innovative courses have everything you need to thrive.
Go beyond your degree with the BBC
Graduate ready for the workplace
Get hands-on experience with the BBC. Build industry-relevant skills, learn from media professionals ands get closer to the creative industries while you study.
Applying 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
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
How to research universities
University is a big step, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Discover tailored advice on picking a university, choosing your subject and comparing accommodation options.
What to look for
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.
Powering Birmingham
New research from Jisc has shown the incredible impact that BCU graduates have on Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Beyonders
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
Money and finance
Working out how to pay for university can be confusing. We've broken it down to make it easier to understand.
Funding help
Become more employable
Learning that's about more than exams or essays. We're supporting you to make the most of every opportunity university can offer.
Employability support
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 research explores how drones could cut bridge inspection costs and time
Bridge inspections can cost up to £25,000 and take five days or more - research at Birmingham City University (BCU) is investigating how drones, advanced sensing and artificial intelligence could significantly reduce the time, staffing and specialist equipment required.
BCU fund offers £500 bursaries to support future social workers, youth workers and fashion designers
The next generation of social workers, youth workers and fashion designers could benefit from £500 bursaries at Birmingham City University (BCU), helping them overcome financial barriers and make the most of their university experience.
BCU fashion student designs dresses for star-studded red carpet at Pride of Britain Awards
A Fashion Design student from Birmingham City University (BCU) has said “words can’t describe the excitement” after seeing not one, but two of his dresses on the Pride of Britain Awards red carpet this week.