Birmingham City University International

International
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Birmingham City University International Guide
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Welcome from the Vice-Chancellor

Welcome to the UK and Birmingham City University
Birmingham a gateway to the UK
The University in numbers
Why choose Birmingham City University?
Learning environment/campuses
What can I study at Birmingham City University?
Birmingham City University International College
Inspirational teaching
Our students and graduates
Student Support International Office
Student Support Ask: student enquiry service
Student Support Student Services and Students Union
Accommodation
Fees and scholarships
English language requirements
Entry requirements
How to apply
International course list
How to find us
bcu.ac.uk/international
Welcome from the

Vice-Chancellor
Thank you for your interest in studying at
Birmingham City University. I hope that this
International Guide will assist you and answer
all the questions you have, as well as show you
the wonderful things our University has to offer.
Birmingham City University has 22,500 students from over 80
different countries, studying programmes from a wide range of
disciplines. We ensure every one of those students feels at home
while studying here, and if you choose to attend here you will join
an enthusiastic and committed student population.
Our aim to be placed in the top 10 per cent of research-engaged
universities has been enhanced, following the recent Research
Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The report revealed we have
doubled the number of staff producing internationally recognised
research, with 11 subjects assessed as internationally excellent.
The University is currently mid-way through a 260 million
investment plan, including a major expansion of our City Centre
Campus. Our latest state-of-the-art facility, The Curzon Building,
is home to our Business, English, Law and Social Science courses
as well as being a hub for our students.
By studying here, you will discover Birmingham is a thriving,
multicultural city to both live and learn in. Its location in the
heart of England means there is easy access to many attractions
further afield, as well as offering excellent shopping, dining and
entertainment opportunities.
I am sure this International Guide will be a valuable resource and I
hope to welcome you to Birmingham City University in the future.
Professor Cliff Allan

Vice-Chancellor
Birmingham is the second largest

city in the UK, so I love living and
studying here; its a very lively city and
Ive made lots of international friends
- you will never get bored and moving
here wont be a culture shock as there
are lots of Vietnamese and Chinese
students.
Welcome
to the UK
Tuyet Kim Ngan Khau

Vietnam, BA (Hons)
International Finance
Welcome to the UK and Birmingham City University. The

UK is a fantastic country to study in. Youll find a country
rich with heritage, tradition, exciting cities and green
countryside, home to cutting-edge fashion, castles and
historic houses, the Royal Family, The Beatles, Wimbledon
and David Beckham.
British degrees are highly valued by employers
across the world and enhancing your English
language skills will benefit you in all areas of
business, whatever your chosen career.
You will receive a warm welcome at
Birmingham City University were in the
heart of England with excellent transport links
across the UK, into Europe and internationally.
By studying here, you will join a multicultural,
international university and enjoy state-of-
Selfridges, a famous shopping

department store in the UK
Changing of the Guard,

Buckingham Palace
the-art facilities, resources and dedicated

support. Were in the UKs second largest city,
so theres always plenty to do too!
There are many great places to see and
landmarks to visit in the UK, from Buckingham
Palace to the home of Shakespeare, Stratfordupon-Avon, so we hope that while youre here
youll get to see and experience the best of
what our nation has to offer.
My course was great as it provided

a nice balance between theory and
practice. We got to work on real-life
projects with the chance to meet and
present to clients, which was a great
opportunity. At Birmingham City
University, you have a voice and you
can make a change whether its on
your course, in the faculty or in the
University itself.
Birmingham,
a gateway
to the UK
Birmingham is the UKs second largest city with a population
of 65,000 students. It covers an area of 80 square miles and has
plenty to offer international students.
Were a multicultural city, the second most
diverse city in the UK after London. We have
a wide mix of communities and religions.
Were 1 hour 20 minutes from London by train

and its easy to get anywhere in the UK by
road or rail, while our airport connects to over
120 cities worldwide.
People travel from all over the UK for

Birminghams nightlife. From busy Broad
Street and Brindleyplace to cool bars and
cafes, theres something to suit everyone.
Birmingham is Europes youngest city,

with under-25s making up 40 per cent of
the population.
One of Europes largest shopping malls,

the Bullring, offers many internationallyrecognised brands in over 160 shops.
World-famous bands and singers play at our
Birmingham is the original home of the Balti

dishes from the world-famous Balti Triangle
are delicious. Also dont miss the Chinese
hot pots in the city.
Kristina Dimitrova
Bulgaria, BA (Hons)
Marketing, Advertising and PR
Selfridges & Moor

Street station
Birmingham Museum
and Art Gallery
Cannon Hill Park
Dragon boat racing

at Brindleyplace
42,000 companies
900 global firms
94bn regional economy
33m visitors per year*
Source: Marketing Birmingham
There are two nearby Premiership football

teams Aston Villa and West Bromwich
Albion as well as the famous Edgbaston
Cricket Ground and the Alexander Stadium
for athletics.
We have a world-class symphony orchestra,

a Royal Ballet company and many theatres.
728 million is currently being invested in

Birminghams transport infrastructure
including an expanded tram network and
a redeveloped city centre train station.
We have plenty of green parks and spaces,

including the beautiful Birmingham
Botanical Gardens.
indoor arenas, including Lady Gaga, Beyonc,

Drake, Katy Perry and Fleetwood Mac.
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Through my course, I got to meet

professionals from companies like
Pixar and Dreamworks, and got
awesome tips on improving my
animation. I love the computer room
facility because the computers are
equipped with latest software that I
needed to complete my work.
The University
in numbers
Brian Lobeda, Philippines

BA (Hons) Visual Communication
(Animation)
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62 million
260 million
Birmingham City University has

been educating professionals for
over 170 years.
Our libraries provide access

to around 62 million items.
Our investment programme

includes the new 62 million
Parkside Building at our City Centre
Campus with further developments
currently under way.
2,860
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Founded in 1843
Inspirational staff
This includes 1,500 teaching staff

who come from and maintain their
links with industry, ensuring you
benefit directly from their knowledge,
insight and contacts.
Investment
Graduates in
employment/
further study
Within six months of graduating,

nine in 10 of our undergraduate
and postgraduate students are in
employment or further study
(DLHE survey 2012/13).
6th
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Were in the top 10 for student

teaching time (Daily Telegraph
Course Finder 2013).
Our diverse population of over

22,500 students includes some 2,400
international and EU students from
over 80 different countries.
Out of 130 universities
Resources
Students from 80 countries
The fact the course is focused

as much as it is on automotive
engineering, while still covering the
important parts of a mechanical
engineering degree, gives the course
a lot of credibility. It is taught by
people with many years of industry
experience and includes teaching in
several software packages relevant
to industry. The University has
contacts with many companies such
as Jaguar Land Rover and Bentley.
Why choose
Birmingham
City University?
Peter Adamsen
Denmark, BEng (Hons)
Automotive Engineering
We have been educating professionals since 1843.

Our courses are practice-based; firmly
rooted within industry to boost your
employment prospects.
We work with leading global names such
as Microsoft, Cartier, the BBC, Sony and
Rolls-Royce to inform our course content
and set live projects for you to work on.
With our staff and students coming

from many different cultures and
backgrounds, Birmingham City
University has a diverse mix of
nationalities. We have a reputation
for being a modern and dynamic
international university committed
to transforming the futures of our
international students.
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Our on-campus student employment agency

OpportUNIty gives you the chance to earn
while you learn. There are many part-time
jobs available on campus, with 160 EU and
international students currently working
through the scheme.
Many of our courses have internationallyrecognised accreditations, such as the ACCA
(Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants), CIMA (Chartered Institute
of Management Accountants) and RIBA
(Royal Institute of British Architects).
Were mid-way through a 260 million
investment plan, including a major
expansion of our City Centre Campus.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are what

youd find in the workplace. Our Law
students debate in simulated court rooms,
Business students can access an authentic
boardroom, media facilities include radio,
TV and green screen studios and
Engineering students can make use of
an environmental lab, emissions test
facilities and over 11 million worth of
computer equipment.
Many of our academics are globally
recognised within their fields, including
the UKs leading criminologist, Professor
David Wilson.
Industry partnerships include:
Cartier
Cisco
Jaguar Land Rover
Live Nation
Microsoft
Rolls-Royce
Royal Shakespeare Company
SAP
Sony.
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Our campuses
and learning
environments
When you start your studies here at Birmingham

City University, the first thing youll notice is the high
standard of our campuses. With an investment of
260 million across our buildings and facilities, we
are committed to giving you the very best learning
environment to help shape your experience.
City Centre Campus

The Parkside Building
The building has been designed to maximise
natural light and encourage collaboration
between students on different courses. Its
the perfect setting for the workshops and
teaching spaces of our design courses, as
well as the state-of-the-art media centre
for Birmingham School of Media.
Facilities include:
Print, textiles, wood, ceramics and
glass workshops
Photography studios and darkrooms
Digital print and pattern-making facilities
Four industry-standard TV studios
Green screen MILO studio
Radio studios and editing suites.
The Curzon Building
The latest addition to our City Centre
Campus development, The Curzon Building
forms a new focal point for the University,
hosting a superb library and dedicated
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provision for student queries and support.

The 24,300 sq m building also offers a new
home to our Business, Law, Social Science
and English courses.
Facilities include:
Library with access to 62 million print
and online resources
Seminar rooms and lecture theatres
Dedicated IT and student services support
Two wings of teaching accommodation
Simulated court rooms
Students Union
Catering and social spaces.
Millennium Point
This landmark building, situated in one
of the largest regeneration zones in the
UK, is home to the 4 million purposebuilt Birmingham School of Acting and
the workshops, laboratories and teaching
spaces used by students on courses from
our Faculty of Computing, Engineering and
the Built Environment.
Millennium Point
network racks
Millennium Point
engineering lab
The Parkside Building

photography studios
School of Jewellery
Facilities include:
10 specialist studios complete with
acoustic panelling and sprung floors
Large performance studio (a benchmark
for drama training facilities in the UK)
Noise and vibration cells
Robotic laboratory
3D printing
Engine emissions test facilities,
environmental laboratory and
thermodynamics equipment
Recording facilities and vintage
mixing desk.
City South Campus

Following a 30 million refurbishment and
the completion of a new teaching facility,
all Health and Social Care students are now
based on one campus in Edgbaston. Our
realistic learning environment includes an
operating theatre, hospital wards and a fully
equipped midwifery skills/birthing room.
Facilities include:
Virtual radiotherapy suite
A radiography-imaging suite
A simulated home environment
Specialist resource room.
City North Campus

This campus is home to our School of
Education, where students get the feel of
a real school environment. Also here are a
number of the Universitys halls of residence
and our Doug Ellis Sports Centre, which
is open to students on all courses and the
wider local community.
Facilities include:
Replica classrooms
Replica school gym with changing rooms
Student accommodation
Sports centre.
Birmingham School of Art

Margaret Street
Floating mezzanine levels, glass lifts and
cutting-edge workspaces sit comfortably
beside the original stained glass windows
and mosaic floors of this glorious purposebuilt art school. This Grade I listed Venetian
Gothic building houses a wonderful complex
of traditional-style workshops, teaching and
exhibition space.
Facilities include:
Light and airy studios
Gallery and installation space
Fine art library
Woodwork, metal, plaster, fibreglass
and ceramics workshops
Digital media, print and photography
workshops.
School of Jewellery Vittoria Street

One of the most significant jewellery
schools in the world stands in a modern
and spacious building right at the heart of
Birminghams famous Jewellery Quarter,
where much of the jewellery made in Britain
today is manufactured.
Facilities include:
Soldering hearths and polishing machines
Bench-mounted powered equipment
Lathes and milling machines

Floor-to-ceiling windows, providing
excellent natural light levels
Exhibition space and specialist library.
Birmingham Conservatoire
Currently, this purpose-built music school
has some of the finest performing, teaching
and music technology facilities in the
country. And, with a new 40 million building
planned at our City Centre Campus for
2017, our students will soon benefit from
a new 475-seat concert hall, five public
performance spaces, private rehearsal and
practice rooms, and teaching spaces for
musicians from a variety of disciplines.
Current facilities include:
Six state-of-the-art recording and
editing studios
Over 50 dedicated practice rooms
Specialised library
150-seat recital hall with multi-channel
sound system.
BCUIC Bournville
Our Bournville site, located in the idyllic
setting of the Bournville Village Trust
conservation area, has a 100-year pedigree
as a centre of learning. It is home to
Birmingham City University International
College (see page 16), which provides
bespoke pathways for overseas students,
leading to undergraduate and postgraduate
courses at the University.
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What can I study

at Birmingham
City University?
What I enjoyed most about the
University was the people; there
was such a good community. I met
great tutors and amazing friends
at the University; they helped me
out and supported me.
Shijie Hai
China, BA (Hons)
Visual Communication
Studying at Birmingham City University can change

the course of your life. Our practice-based learning
means youll have hands-on, real-world experience.
Our subject areas include:
Accountancy and Finance
Acting and Theatre
Advertising, Marketing and PR
Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Art, Design and Visual Communication
Built Environment
Computing and Technology
Criminal Justice
Education and Teacher Training
Engineering
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English
Fashion, Textiles, Interior and 3D Design
Health and Social Care
IT
Jewellery and Silversmithing
Law
Media and Multimedia Technology
Music
Social Sciences.
For more information on all of our courses,
please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international.
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Birmingham
City University
International
College
Birmingham City University
International College
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If you cant meet the academic or English language requirements

to go straight onto one of our courses, or if you have been
away from education for some time and want to improve your
skills, you may be able to begin your studies at Birmingham
City University International College (BCUIC). BCUIC provides a
pathway to degree studies - undergraduate or postgraduate - at
Birmingham City University.
BCUIC is part of the global Navitas Group,
an internationally recognised education
provider with more than 35 different
colleges and campuses worldwide.
BCUIC gives you access to Birmingham
City Universitys facilities and services,
while helping you work towards achieving
a Bachelors or Masters degree with us.
The BCUIC offer

BCUIC offers you plenty of opportunities to
enjoy your studies and the many social and
cultural activities available in Birmingham

and the surrounding area.
You will work with other students, teachers
and BCUIC support staff to develop a wide
network of contacts who will all contribute to
your learning experience and future success.
BCUIC gives you:

A flexible entry system with three intakes
every year in January, May or September,
so you can start studying at a time that
best suits you.
Smaller classes with personalised
attention. Classes usually have no more
than 35 students and English language
classes are restricted to a maximum of 16.
A dedicated support team, offering advice
and help 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. The team can organise an airport
pick-up, accommodation allocation and
referral services. Youll also receive a full
orientation for the college, University and
the city of Birmingham.
For more information, visit
www.bcuic.navitas.com.
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Our leading experts

Birmingham City Business Schools
Dr Javed Hussain is an expert in
entrepreneurial and ethnic minority finance.
Professor
Lubo Jankovic
Inspirational
teaching
World-renowned musician Professor

Julian Lloyd Webber is the new Principal
of Birmingham Conservatoire.
The School of Computing and Digital

Technologys Professor Cham Athwal is a
leading researcher in vehicle crash testing
who has achieved huge safety improvements
for the automotive sector.
Kathryn Moore, Professor of Landscape
Architecture, has been elected as the
new World President of the International
Federation for Landscape Architects.
Professor David Edwards, from the School
of Engineering and the Built Environment,
recently became Chief for Educational
Development in support of several towns
and villages in Ghana.
The University is home to one of the UKs

leading criminologists, Professor David
Wilson a regular media commentator
on issues of crime and punishment.
Dr Jon Yorke, Reader in Law, is Director

of the Universitys Centre for American
Legal Studies.
Sam Coley, Senior Lecturer in Radio at
Birmingham School of Media, was shortlisted
for an award at the 2014 New York Radio
Festival.
Many of our 1,500-strong team

of academic staff, professors
and researchers are practising
professionals and leading experts
in their sector. This means youll
receive first-hand and up-to-date
knowledge from those in the know.
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Senior Lecturer in Law Sarah Cooper is

our Director of Mooting, and has helped
Law students to obtain scholarships and
compete in national mooting finals.
Professor Lubo Jankovic is an expert in
energy-efficient buildings, and led the
research on the ground-breaking Zero
Carbon House that won a Royal Institute
of British Architects award and attracted
worldwide media attention.
Professor of Interdisciplinary Environmental
Research Mark Reeds Sustainable Uplands
project has been voted best example of
impact by the Rural Economy and Land
Use Programme.
Bob Calver, Senior Lecturer in Broadcast

Journalism, has been made an Honorary
Professor of the Culture and Media College
at Shenyang University in China.
Barny Morris is course director for MSc
Management, and has worked at senior level
on advertising accounts for companies such
as Sony, Sega, Turtlewax and PZ Cussons.
Youll be further inspired by our famous
honorary degree recipients, including
internationally-renowned Chinese pianist
Lang Lang, fashion designers Gok Wan
and Bruce Oldfield, actress Julie Walters,
musician Jeff Lynne, Chinese-born
entrepreneur W Wing Yip OBE and
adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
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Our students
and graduates
My advice? Be passionate,
hard-working and enjoy what
you do. Listen to your lecturers
mine told me to start a blog!

is committed to ensuring our
graduates stand out from the
crowd in todays competitive
job market. Our graduates
hold senior positions in global
companies and create awardwinning entertainment, work
in music and fashion, teach in
universities, create iconic
car designs and more.
Lily Pebbles
BA (Hons) Marketing,
Advertising and PR
Blogger and Vlogger
I truly believe this is the best place

to study for Cisco networking. I
use the technologies learned in
MSc Data Networks and Security
in my day-to-day job. I think it has
definitely helped in understanding
network issues and how to resolve
them.
Amrik Singh
BSc (Hons) Software
Design and Networks
As an international student with little

knowledge of the English language,
moving to the UK from China was
a daunting step, but the support and
encouragement I received from the
University helped me to achieve
my ambitions. The School provided
cultural and historical education and
I enjoyed every second.
Fei Liu
BA (Hons) Jewellery and
Silversmithing
Founder of Fei Liu Jewellery
shortlisted three times for UK
Jewellery Designer of the Year
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Network Consulting
Engineer, Cisco
The course was very interesting

and engaging, not to mention
enjoyable, and certainly made my
time with the University a pleasant
one. There was plenty of relevant
information and the tutors were
really in touch with what we needed
to learn. Practical and theory-based
work was split 50-50, which suited
me well.
Marsha Ramroop
BA (Hons) Media
and Communication
Assistant Managing Editor,
BBC Radio Northampton
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Birmingham is the most rewarding

environment in terms of being
cosmopolitan; theres so much
contrast and there are so many
complexities in Birmingham, so, for
journalists, its a huge metropolis
bursting with potential. You really
felt like you were a journalist
learning to make your first steps.
My time here at Birmingham City

University has been life-changing.
Having moved nearly 2,000 miles,
Ive met people from all over the
world, studied with some great
lecturers and had the opportunity
to do what I love through workbased placements.
Anna Holligan
MA/PgDip Broadcast Journalism,
Susan Lai
BA (Hons) Business
and Management
BBC Foreign Correspondent
As a group, we were very tightknit; lecturers knew who we were,

and accessing them for additional
support was very easy. The range
of content was wide enough to
cover most of what you can pursue
outside of education in industry
I found what interested me through
one of the modules at the University
and now do this as a job.
Michael Carter
BEng (Hons) Automotive
Engineering
My training at BSA
has taught me more than
just how to act; its really
developed my personality.
Acting training is a life
experience of its own, and
BSA has really prepared me
for going into the industry.
Adam Lawrence
BA (Hons) Acting
Product Development Graduate,

Aston Martin
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Supporting
your study
Your International Office
The International Office co-ordinates and supports the
recruitment and admissions process, providing advice
and guidance to prospective international students,
assisting with initial enquiries, applications for places
on programmes and arrival to study at the University.
Our friendly team is here to help you and
we have Regional Managers who regularly
visit countries across the world.

China Office

Malaysia Liaison Office
Ask
We have offices in China, India and Malaysia;

if you are from these countries, you can
make an application direct to them.
Shanghai:
T: + 86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 804
T: + 86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 806
T: + 86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 802
T: +60 (0) 3 2780 7288

E: malaysiaoffice@bcu.ac.uk
The Universitys new student

enquiry service
Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international
for our latest information and
in-country visits.
Beijing:
T: + 86 (0) 10-57454005

International Office - UK
E: application@bcuchina.cn
chinaoffice@bcu.ac.uk
W: www.bcuchina.cn
T: +44 (0) 121 331 5389

E: international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk

India Office
T: +91 (0) 11 2373 6790/91/92/93
E: indiaoffice@bcu.ac.uk
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We also have dedicated email addresses

for specific regions. Please contact:
africa@bcu.ac.uk
mena@bcu.ac.uk
southeastasia@bcu.ac.uk
southasia@bcu.ac.uk
europe@bcu.ac.uk
Our new, integrated student enquiry service,

Ask, brings together our student support
within a single enquiry service covering a
wide range of topics.
The ASK service will initially provide a
front line enquiry service for:
Student Services
Students Union
Academic Services
Finance.
The service ethos is ask us anything and
Ask will deal with questions on a wide range
of topics, referring students appropriately
within the University if needed.
There will be face to face helpdesks in

The Curzon Building (City Centre Campus)
and Baker building (City North Campus).
Current arrangements for face to face
student support will continue at City South
Campus for the time being.
An online helpdesk, called iAsk, will enable
students to submit their questions online
and will offer supporting information in the
form of Frequently Asked Questions.
Students can access Ask by calling
+44 (0)121 331 7777, logging an enquiry
with iAsk (www.bcu.ac.uk/askus) or
coming to one of the helpdesks in person.
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I work in the International Office

as a Conversion Officer through
the Universitys OpportUNIty
programme, and Ive done this for two
years alongside my Law study. My
advice to students is to take advantage
of the opportunities within the
University.
Ogu-Jude Munachiso
Nigeria, LLB (Hons) Law
Student Services
Jobs and careers
While studying here, we can help you get
a National Insurance number, look for a
part-time job and improve your CV. Our
student employment agency, OpportUNIty,
allows you to apply for part-time jobs at
the University, which you can fit around
your studies, gaining valuable skills and
experience.
The Universitys Enterprise, Innovation
and Business Engagement department
will assist international students who
will want to apply for a Tier 1 Graduate
Entrepreneurship Scheme visa towards
the end of their studies.
Visas and immigration

Our highly qualified International Student
Advisers can provide advice and guidance on
a range of issues, including immigration and
employment, as well as academic, personal
and other welfare issues.
For the latest information, visit
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/
uk-visas-and-immigration.
Meet and Greet

We provide a free Meet and Greet service
at Birmingham Airport to welcome you
to the UK and take you to your University
accommodation.
For more details please visit the website
at www.bcu.ac.uk/meet-and-greet.
Student Services gives you

access to a range of specialist
staff, offering expert help and
advice, including work, finance,
visas and immigration, and
health and wellbeing.
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Orientation Week
Orientation Week is dedicated to
international students and our entire focus
is on you. During Orientation Week you will:
Enrol onto your course
Students Union
Get information about the University
Meet members of staff
Open your bank account, register with
the police and register with a doctor
Attend social events and familiarise
yourself with Birmingham
Make new friends and have fun.
For further information, please visit the
website at www.bcu.ac.uk/studentservices.
Student mentoring
Student mentoring lets you speak to
someone who has already been through
the university experience, so you can learn
from them.
Online peer mentoring provides
the opportunity to gain support from
experienced students in settling into life
at university.
Online employer mentoring gives students
direct access to alumni professionals and
globally based employers.
For further information, please visit the
website at www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/
student-services/student-mentoring.
Erasmus
If you are interested in undertaking part
of your studies abroad then Erasmus
may be of interest to you. It enables
higher education students in 31 European
countries to study for part of their degree in
another EU country. The experience offers
a unique opportunity to strengthen your
foreign language skills, enhance your CV,
experience new cultures and make new
contacts and friends.
When you become a Birmingham City

University student you automatically
become a member of our Students Union,
and have access to the wide range of
fantastic services and facilities.
As an international student, you may arrive
with a lot of questions and concerns. Our Advice
Centre is staffed by professional advisers
to provide information and advice on fees
and funding, basic immigration queries,
University procedures and looking for
work in the UK.
We also have a wide range of sporting and
social groups and societies to join, helping
you to meet people with similar tastes and
interests. If you cant find a society that suits
your interests, you can create your own.
We also provide you with the opportunity
to volunteer in many local and national
projects that will look great on your CV.
The International Student Group is a society
which will help you get acquainted with
student and city life. From something as
simple as having a meal at one of the citys
many restaurants, to a day trip to a different
location, were here to create a welcoming
social environment for our students.
We have a Hellenic and Cypriot Society,
Indian Society, Nigerian Society, Oriental
Society and Romanian Society, as well as
Street Dance, Yoga, Rock, Online Gaming
and Debating societies.
See www.bcusu.com for more information.
For further information, visit:

www.bcu.ac.uk/erasmus.
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Home
from home

provided me with great life
experience. There were lots of
networking opportunities, as well
as facilities and events designed to
bring students together. My course
gave me a lot of opportunities to
develop direction, and to practice.
The main benefit was the close
connection to the real, working,
business world. You knew what
to expect.
Miriam Wolf
Germany, BA (Hons)Marketing,
Advertising and PR graduate
Executive Assistant,
Kiesewetter GmbH
As an international student you are guaranteed

University accommodation for the duration of your
course and our Accommodation Services team can help
find the right place for you. All of our accommodation is
secure, includes all bills (including wi-fi), and is a great
way to make new friends as you settle into the city.
You can apply for University accommodation

as soon as youve received the offer of a
place from us. Your offer letter will include
your Birmingham City University Application
Number (Student ID), which you will need
when completing the online accommodation
application form.
University student accommodation

costs per week:*
The Coppice City North, Perry Barr 96.50
Oakmount City South, Edgbaston - 99
Oscott Gardens City North, Perry Barr 112.50 standard; 123.50 large;
128.50 extra large
Westmount City South, Edgbaston 98
Private sector providers: City Centre
location - 107 - 126
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Please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international/

after-acceptance/apply-for-accommodation
for more information.
Private accommodation
We encourage all new international students
go into University halls of residence because
it gives you the opportunity to meet other
students and get to know the local area. If
you decide that you want to stay in private
accommodation we have our own letting
agency, Birmingham City Student Homes,
which is the best way to find private
accommodation. For further details, visit
homes.bcusu.com.
Curzon Gateway
The Coppice
Curzon Gateway
Jennens Court
*
Figures for 2015/16 entry; at the time of
publishing, 2016/17 accommodation fees
had not been released.
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Fees and
scholarships
Its important to consider the
financial implications of studying
in the UK, as you have to make
sure you have enough money for
tuition fees, study materials and
living costs.
Your annual tuition fees cover everyday

tuition, examination costs and membership
of the Students Union. Half of your fees are
paid at enrolment, and the rest can be paid
in instalments, provided you have a UK
bank account.
You will also need to cover your living expenses
(in excess of 9,135 for the first nine months of
your studies or in excess of 1,015 per month*).
If you pay your tuition fees in full before
at or during your enrolment, you will be
entitled to a 300 prompt payment discount.
Scholarships
The University also provides a range of
scholarships, offering several methods of
financial support:
If you are already studying at Birmingham
City University and joining a postgraduate
course, you could be offered a loyalty
scholarship of up to 20 per cent, subject
to meeting certain criteria.
If you are already studying in the UK and
joining Birmingham City University for a
postgraduate course, you could be eligible
for a 10 per cent scholarship.
Dependent on grades, we also offer

scholarships of up to 2,000 for both
undergraduate and postgraduate students
on a first come, first served basis.
If youre from a Commonwealth country
or British dependent territory, you may be
eligible for a Commonwealth Scholarship,
while the British Chevening Scholarships
are awarded to outstanding scholars with
leadership potential.
For further details please visit the
website at www.bcu.ac.uk/scholarships.
EU students
Students from EU countries pay the home
tuition fee for our courses and may be
entitled to a tuition fee loan to cover fees.
If you are a student from the EU, please
visit www.gov.uk/student-finance for more
information on what financial support may
be available.
EU students are entitled to apply for two
further scholarship schemes which are
open to both home and EU students:
For the latest information on our
scholarships, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/
financial-support.
International fees for 2016/17 entry*

Foundation (FCEAP)
8,900
Undergraduate
12,000
Postgraduate research/taught
12,000
Exceptions
MA Musicology
12,000
MSc Accountancy and Finance (6 months)
6,000
MSc Accountancy and Finance (CIMA Pathways) Dip Only
8,500
ACCA full-time
3,800 - 5,700
MBA (12/15 month)
14,500
MA Luxury Goods Management
14,500
Birmingham School of Acting Undergraduate/Postgraduate
15,500
MSc Enterprise Systems Management
15,500
Undergraduate
15,500
MMus (2 year)
15,500
MMus (1 year)
17,500
For home and EU fees, please see the relevant course page at www.bcu.ac.uk. *Correct at time of publication.
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English
language requirements
All teaching at Birmingham City University is carried
out in English, so you must be able to demonstrate
the required proficiency.
For many courses you should attain an
IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 5.5). Some
courses may require a higher IELTS score.
We conduct English language tests in the
UK and overseas for applicants holding
conditional offers subject to English
language. Please check for regular updates
on our English testing around the world
at www.bcu.ac.uk/international.
The table shows the English language
qualifications we currently accept for
international students who do not have an
approved Secure English Language Test
(SELT).
Pre-sessional English courses
The pre-sessional English courses equip
international students with all the necessary
study and English language skills required
to successfully pass their course of studies.
The courses are for those who typical just
fall short of their required programmes
IELTS entry requirement and can arrive
earlier and be upskilled by our language
teachers. We offer pre-sessional English
courses just before our September and
January intakes.
English tests
The Universitys English language test
assesses all your English skills reading,
writing, listening and speaking, and is
designed to reflect how we will use English
when studying, at work, and socially, in
your new life in the UK. The University
conducts English language tests within
For further details, please go to:

www.bcu.ac.uk/international/englishlanguage.
Qualification
IELTS (from non-approved test centres)
TOEFL (if taken overseas)
Malaysia Cambridge General Certificate of
Education Ordinary level (syllabus 1119)
Edexcel Board GCSE Level
OCR Board GCSE Level
AQA Board GCSE Level
WJEC GCSE in English
Indian Standard XII (Tamil Nadu Board)
Indian Standard XII (CISCE Board)
Indian Standard XII (Central Board
Secondary Education)
Mauritius Cambridge International General

Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
syllabus 1125/1126
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education
English Language Syllabus (1122) (ZIMSEC)
Further Education and Training Awards
Council (FETAC) - Level 5 course in
communications
NCUK, English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) Syllabus
International Baccalaureate Diploma
(offered in the Language ab initio and
Language B courses)
Unicentres English Language Test
West African Examination Council

(WAEC) (Nigeria and Ghana)
Edexcel IGCSE syllabus 4EAO
Sri Lankan O Level
The Study Group English and Skills for

University Study (ESUS) modules 3
Brunei Cambridge General Certificate of

Education Ordinary level syllabus 1120
HKDSE Hong Kong
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the UK (Birmingham) and overseas

including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,
Vietnam, Malaysia, Cyprus and Nigeria.
Singapore Cambridge General Certificate

of Education Ordinary level syllabus
1127 and 1128
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Entry
requirements
Once you have found the course you would like to apply
for, its important that you have achieved, or are aiming
to achieve, the entry requirements for that course.
For the latest entry requirements, you can

take a look at our dedicated international
web pages to find out more information
- visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international - or
contact us on +44 (0) 121 331 5389 or
email international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
For undergraduate courses, you should
be educated to a standard comparable to
British GCSE and/or A Level standard. Some
qualifications may enable you to enter at
a later stage, for example directly into the
second or third year.
If youre applying for postgraduate courses,
you should normally hold a qualification
which is comparable to a British Bachelors
(Honours) degree.
If youre applying for a PhD, you should
have a Masters degree in an appropriate
Portfolio guidance
We accept a variety of
international qualifications.
If the course youre applying for involves

submitting a portfolio, its important it
represents the best of your work. Whether
it is produced in physical or digital format,
your portfolio should grab peoples attention
and keep viewers interested.
Your portfolio should include relevant
work and show you have an informed
knowledge of the subject. Show your
creativity, experimentation and risk-taking.
Give examples of paintings, drawings,
photographs, three-dimensional work,
time-based work and anything else relevant
to the area of practice.
You should tell a story with your portfolio,
and make annotations to show how you
research and reflect on the development
of your work.
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discipline. If you wish to study an MPhil

degree, you should normally hold a First or
Second Class Honours degree or equivalent.
If you have professionally accredited
qualifications, you may be entitled to
exemption of modules in your area
of study.
Potential Birmingham School of Acting
students who live outside the UK/EU must
pass an audition which can be undertaken
via DVD. For Birmingham Conservatoire,
if youre already living or studying in the
UK, you should request an audition in
Birmingham. If you cant, you must send a
high-quality DVD or CD. Most Art and Design
courses will require a portfolio. You can
send us a digital portfolio, to be submitted
as low-resolution PDFs or as a link to an
online platform.
If you are sending a digital portfolio, it should

be no more than 20 slides, with each slide
annotated. Sent via a PDF or PowerPoint
document, the file should be no bigger than
20 MB. Audio compositions and/or moving
image work are also acceptable formats,
and if they cant be embedded within your
PowerPoint then please send it as an MP3
or QuickTime file.
If your portfolio is being sent in a physical
format, you should think of presenting it
like a book. Your name and a title on the
outside will be useful, and it should contain
no more than 20 sheets. It can be any size,
but make sure its easy to carry. Hold mock
interviews with friends or tutors so that you
are comfortable showing and discussing
your work.
For more guidance, please visit
www.bcu.ac.uk/art/the-studentexperience/portfolio-guidance.
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How
to apply
Having colleagues from a number

of countries and coming from
different backgrounds increased the
learning experience regarding group
work between different cultures.
Joo Fernandes de Alcantara
Junior
Brazil, Master of Business
Administration
There are a range of ways to apply to us:
1. Online
4. UCAS
You can apply directly to the University,

completing and submitting an application
form, along with attached scans of your
original academic qualifications. Simply
visit www.bcu.ac.uk/courses to find the
course youre interested in and if its open
to international students, click on how to
apply and apply now and then complete
the online form and attach your documents.
If youre applying for an undergraduate

degree, you can apply through UCAS. The
Universitys UCAS code is B25 BCITY,
which should be clearly marked on your
application form.
2. Paper application form by email

You can also request a paper application
form from international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk
and return by email, with attached scans of
your original academic qualifications.
3. In-country representatives
Alternatively, our in-country representatives
can help you make your application and
apply for a visa, as well as offering important
advice on studying advice.
For more information on the help
available in your country, please visit
www.bcu.ac.uk/international/whystudy-here/your-country.
Further advice
We advise you to apply well in advance
to allow time to arrange your visa and
accommodation. You can send copies of your
qualifications if you do not upload these via
email to international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.
Prospective MPhil and PhD students should
submit a research proposal.
If you are going to be aged under 18 at the
start of your course, we must have your
parent or legal guardians written consent.
We will send a parental consent form to
you along with your offer letter, which must
be signed and dated by your parent or
guardian. If your parent or guardian is not a
resident in the UK, they must appoint a UK
guardian, who the University can contact in
an emergency.
Good luck with your application and we
hope to welcome you on campus soon.
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Courses open
to international
students
Foundation
BA (Hons) Art and Design
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BA (Hons) English and Media
BA (Hons) Fine Art
HND Business and Management
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BA (Hons) Conductive Education
BA (Hons) English Language with

English Literature
BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing
Foundation Acting
MEng Automotive Engineering
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Foundation Certificate in English for

Academic Purposes (FCEAP)
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
BA (Hons) Creative Writing with English
HND Legal Studies

Preparation Programme for International
Students in the Faculty of Health
Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and

Related Products
BA (Hons) English Literature
BA (Hons) Business
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) English Literature and English

Language Studies
BSc (Hons) Gemmology and Jewellery

Studies
BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

LLB (Hons) Law
BA (Hons) Horology
BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Business and Economics
BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Studies

BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and
Investigation
BA (Hons) English Literature with English

Language Studies
BA (Hons) Design Management (top-up)
BA (Hons) 3D Designer Maker

BA (Hons) Accountancy
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
BA (Hons) Economics and Finance
BA (Hons) Acting
BA (Hons) Children and Integrated

Professional Care
BA (Hons) Applied Performance

(Community and Education)
BEng (Hons)/MEng Civil Engineering
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
BA (Hons) Architecture
(RIBA Part 1 Exemption)
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Design

for Performance
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Fashion

Accessories
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with
Fashion Communication
BA (Hons) Interactive Entertainment

(Digital Art)
BSc (Hons) Interactive Entertainment
(Digital Marketing)
LLB (Hons) Law with American

Legal Studies
LLB (Hons) Law with Business
LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
BSc (Hons) Interactive Entertainment

(Games Development)
LLB (Hons) Law with Marketing
BA (Hons) Education Studies*
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with

Garment Technology
BA (Hons) Interior Design

LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology

BA (Hons) International Business (Top-up)
LLB (Hons) Law with Sociology
BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering
BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion
BA (Hons) International Finance (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Marketing
BA (Hons) English
BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology
BA (Hons) International Marketing (Top-up)
BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and

Public Relations
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
BSc (Hons) Film Technology and

Visual Effects
BMus (Hons) Jazz

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BTEC HND Jewellery and Silversmithing
BA (Hons) English and Drama

BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security
LLB (Hons) Law Graduate Entry (2 years)

BSc (Hons) Information and
Communications Technology
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Business and Finance

BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource
Management
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BA (Hons) Furniture and Lifestyle Products
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing Design for Industry
BTEC HND Fine Art
MEng Mechanical Engineering
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BA (Hons) Media and Communication
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
BA (Hons) Stage Management
Postgraduate
MA Design Innovation Management*

(Event and Exhibition Industries)
HND Popular Music Practice
BA (Hons) Textile Design
MA Design and Visualisation
BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS
BA (Hons) Textile Design

(Constructed Textiles)
MSc Accountancy and Finance

(ACCA Pathway)

(Journalism)
BA (Hons) Product Design

(Media Photography)
BSc (Hons) Professional Studies in Health

and Social Care (Online Top-Up Degree)
BA (Hons) Textile Design (Embroidery)

(Music Industries)
BSc (Hons) Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Business

(New Media)
(Public Relations)
BA (Hons) Textile Design (Printed Textiles

and Surface Design)
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology
BA (Hons) Textile Design (Retail

Management)
BA (Hons) Theatre Performance and
Event Design
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Marketing

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology
BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Radio)

BSc (Hons) Public Health
(Television)
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology
BSc (Hons) Real Estate
BMus (Hons) (Music)
BA (Hons) Sociology
BA (Hons) Music Business

BSc (Hons) Music Technology
BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and
Production

(Film and Animation)
(Graphic Communication)
(Illustration)
(Photography)
MSc Accountancy and Finance (CIMA

Pathway)
MSc Accountancy and Finance
(Generic Pathway)
MA Global Media Management

(The News Business)*
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
MA Design Management
MSc Health and Social Care
MSc Digital Broadcast Technology
MMus/PgDip Instrumental Performance
MA English Linguistics (Distance Learning)
MA Interior Design
MA Acting
MSc Enterprise Systems Integration with

SAP Certification
MA International Broadcast Journalism
MFA Acting (The British Tradition)
MSc Enterprise Systems Management
LLM International Business Law
MArch Architecture (RIBA Part 2 Exemption)
MSc Environmental Sustainability
MA International Education
MA Art and Design
MSc Environmental Sustainability (Design

and Construction)
MSc International Human Resource

Management (CIPD)
MA Event and Exhibition Management
LLM International Human Rights
MA Fashion Accessory Design
MA International Journalism
MA Fashion Design
MSc International Logistics and Supply

Chain Management (Distance Learning)
MA Arts Practice and Education

MSc Automotive Engineering
PgDip Broadcast Journalism
MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM)
and Management
MA Fashion Management*
MSc Business Computing
MA Fashion Media Management*
MSc Business Intelligence
MA Fashion Promotion
MSc International Project Management

(Distance Learning)
MMus/PgDip Composition
MA Fashion Retail Management*
MMus/PgDip Jazz
MSc Computer Science
MA Fashion Styling
MA Jazz Studies
MSc Computing
MA Film Distribution and Marketing
GradCert Jewellery, Silversmithing and

Related Products
MMus/PgDip Conducting (Choral or

Instrumental)
MA Fine Art
MSc Construction Project Management

MA Contemporary Curating
MA Cosmetics Branding and Promotion
MA Creative Industries and Cultural Policy
MA Creative Writing
MA Criminology
MSc Cyber Security
MSc Data Analytics and Management*
MSc Data Networks and Security
International MBA
MSc Forensic Psychology
MA Jewellery, Silversmithing and

Related Products
MA Freelance Photography
GradDip Landscape Architecture
MA Freelancing and Journalism Enterprise
MA/PgDip Landscape Architecture
MA Future Media: Pro
PgDip Legal Practice (LPC)
MSc Future Media: Pro
MSc Logistics and Supply Chain

Management
MA Global Education Management*

MA Luxury Brand Management*
MA Global Media Management*
MA Luxury Jewellery Management*
(Advertising Industry)*
(The Music Business)*
MA Luxury Product Management*

MSc Management and Entrepreneurship*
MSc Management and Finance
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MSc Management and International

Business
MA Radical Media Arts Philosophy

MA Radio and Audio Production
MSc Management and Marketing
Research

EdD International (taught)
MSc Real Estate Management
PhD Art and Design
MSc Risk Management
MPhil/PhD (Built Environment)
MA Screen Studies
MPhil/PhD (Business)
MA Screen Studies with Production
MPhil/PhD (Computing)
PGCE Secondary Art and Design
MPhil/PhD (Creative Writing)
PGCE Secondary Computer Science
MPhil/PhD (Digital Technology)
MMus Musicology
PGCE Secondary Design and Technology

(Food, Textiles and Product Design)
MPhil/PhD (Education)
MSc Oil and Gas Management*
PGCE Secondary Drama
MA Online Journalism
PGCE Secondary Mathematics
MMus/PgDip Orchestral Performance

(Strings)
PGCE Secondary Music
MSc Mechanical Engineering

MA Media and Creative Enterprise
MA Music Heritage
MA Music Industries
MA Music Radio
MMus/PgDip Music Technology
PGCE Secondary Religious Education

MSc Pain Management
PGCE Secondary Science with Biology
MA Planning Built and Natural Environments
PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry
LLM Planning Law (Built and Natural
Environments)
PGCE Post-Compulsory Education
and Training
MPhil/PhD (Engineering)
MPhil/PhD (English)
MPhil/PhD (Law)
MPhil/PhD (Media and Cultural Studies)
MPhil/PhD (Music)
MPhil/PhD (Social Sciences)
Subject to validation
PGCE Secondary Science with Physics
Correct at time of publication
MA Social Media
MA Surface Design
PGCE Primary and PGCE Early Years

MA Television Production
PGCE Primary with Specialism in Maths
and QTS
MA Textile Design
MA Product Design
MA Textile Management*
AdvPgDip Professional Performance
MA Video Games Development

(Gamer Camp: Pro)
MA Professional Voice Practice

MSc Project Management
GradDip Psychology
MSc Video Game Enterprise and Production

(Gamer Camp: Biz)
MA Visual Communication
(various pathways available)
MSc Public Health

MMus/PgDip Vocal Performance
MA Public Relations
MA Queer Studies in Arts and Culture
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MA Zero Carbon Architecture and

Retrofit Design
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Where is
Birmingham?
How to
f ind us.
Campuses
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
City North Campus

School of Jewellery
School of Art
International College (BCUIC)
City South Campus
City Centre Campus
A
1
Halls of Residence
Edinburgh
A
B
C
D
E
F
The Coppice and Oscott Gardens

Westbourne Campus
Opal 1
Jennens Court
Unite Curzon Gateway
Aston Student Village
2
3
4
Birmingham is located as
the hub of the UKs road and
rail networks, and has an
international airport with direct
routes from countries including
China, India and the USA.
Birmingham has three central train stations

- New Street, Snow Hill, and Moor Street while Birmingham International serves
the airport.
Manchester
Birmingham
Oxford
London
Bristol
Digbeth coach station
A network of bus and train services provide

easy access to the city and University sites.
This is supported by Midland Metro, a
tramway/light rail system that has improved
access to the city even further.
For more detailed information on getting to
any of the Birmingham City University sites,
please visit www.bcu.ac.uk.
Air links are also excellent and Birmingham

Airport is constantly expanding to offer more
flights to more destinations worldwide.
Cambridge
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Disclaimers
5
The University prospectuses and web

pages are intended as a guide to the
Universitys courses and facilities and
form no part of any contract between
you and the University. For full terms and
conditions and legal disclaimers go to
www.bcu.ac.uk/policies-and-procedures.
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International Office UK
University House,
15 Bartholomew Row,
Birmingham,
B5 5JU
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 121 331 5389
E: international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk
www.bcu.ac.uk/international
China Office
4th Floor,
Ke En International Center,
No. 66 Shanxi North Road,
Jing An District,
Shanghai,
200041
T: +86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 804
T: + 86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 806
T: + 86 (0) 21 62888511/12/13 - 802
Beijing: + 86 (0) 10-57454005
E: application@bcuchina.cn
chinaoffice@bcu.ac.uk
W: www.bcuchina.cn
India Office
810, Mercantile House,
8th Floor, 15 Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi, 110001,
India
T: +91 (0) 11 2373 6790/91/92/93
E: indiaoffice@bcu.ac.uk
Malaysia Liaison Office
B-3A 2, Megan Avenue 1,
189 Jalan Tun Razak,
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
T: +60 (0) 3 2780 7288
E: malaysiaoffice@bcu.ac.uk

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