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Birmingham City University

(4.2)
604 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
102
92
107

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 76%Postgraduate 24%
Mode of study
Full-time 91%Part-time 9%
Gender ratio
Female 64%Male 36%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 8%UK 92%
Number of students
30,290
Source: HESA
About Birmingham City University

UCAS Code: B25

With around 30,000 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success.

Source: Birmingham City University
Tuition Fees
    First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £11,440 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
    International students pay between £7,725 and £27,500 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,690.
Job prospects

•Undergraduate

£21.5k

Average graduate salary

86%

Graduates in work or further study

•Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

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Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

Birmingham City University136 UCAS points

Architecture

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Parkside Building Campus

Birmingham City University128 UCAS points

Midwifery with Public Health

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University128 UCAS points

Midwifery

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Adult and Child (Dual Award) (January)

MSci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Therapeutic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Interior Architecture and Design

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Parkside Building Campus

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Speech and Language Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Mental Health Nursing (September)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Adult and Child (Dual Award) (September)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Child Nursing (January)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Learning Disabilities and Child (Dual Award)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Mental Health and Child (Dual Award) (September)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Adult and Mental Health (Dual Award) (January)

MSci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Child Nursing (September)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Adult Nursing (January)

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Adult and Learning Disabilities (Dual Award)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (Dual Award)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Adult and Mental Health (Dual Award) (September)

MSci 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Diagnostic Radiography

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Birmingham City University120 UCAS points

Nursing - Mental Health and Child (Dual Award) (January)

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Reviews & discussions

(4.2)
Based on 604 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
30%
3 star
15%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 93 reviews

Graduate

Course work are fully practical, industry oriented and well equipped facilities to facilitate learning approach. I have the great privilege having my professional placement in the NHS with constant supervision form my placement tutor. I look forward having my PHD with Birmingham City University! A g...

(5)

11 months ago

Graduate

Four stars: Great

(4)

11 months ago

2nd year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

11 months ago

Foundation year student

Five stars: Excellent

(5)

11 months ago

3rd year student

I love BCU! The student experience is just incredible, the atmosphere is fantastic as a result it makes me feel great and time flies very well when attending BCU! I recommend it to everyone! 100% satisfied

(5)

11 months ago

Foundation year student

BCU's MSc in Medical Imaging is fantastic! The practical sessions, coupled with helpful tutorials, make the timetable perfectly balanced for learning. Plus, they provide personal tutors to resolve any issues promptly, which is quite impressive. Definitely worth considering for its supportive struct...

(5)

11 months ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

77%

Nightlife

high

55%

Political

med

68%

Creative

med

51%

Sporty

low

67%

Student Union

med

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

77%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

78%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

67%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

65%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

72%

med

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

71%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

81%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

54%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

71%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

72%

low

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Hey! We're Emily, Danish and Anastasia, current students at BCU. We're here to answer any of your questions about BCU, university, revision and anything else you'd like to ask!

At Birmingham City University, we are dedicated to putting students at the heart of everything we do, to give you the best opportunities for future success. All of our courses have a strong focus on preparing you for the world of work, with many offering the option of a four-year ‘sandwich’ mode, with a full year in industry providing valuable work experience.

We've invested £340 million in our campus and facilities. Whether it's our state-of-the-art Parkside Building which includes the largest concentration of TV studios between London and Salford or the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at our City South Campus, we're making sure you have the best possible space to learn.

Our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry, and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers and learning environments that are designed to replicate the workplace.

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