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Birmingham City University
Overview
UCAS Code: B25
At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
We’re rated Gold rating for Student Experience (TEF 2023), proving our dedication to putting students first and providing the best opportunities. Birmingham City University was also voted the best university in the West Midlands for providing resources and support to students looking for work experience, ranking 8th overall (RateMyPlacement Awards 2025).
We have invested £500 million in our facilities, ensuring you learn in world-class spaces that mirror real-world environments. From our film and TV studios to simulated theatres and hospital wards, you'll have the ideal place to develop your skills.
- 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.
•Undergraduate
£21.5k
Average graduate salary86%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
91%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Birmingham City University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Thursday 12 June – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
• Saturday 28 June
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Here are Birmingham City University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
128 UCAS pointsMidwifery with Public Health
Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Adult and Child (Dual Award) (January)
MSci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsTherapeutic Radiography
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsInterior Architecture and Design
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Parkside Building Campus
120 UCAS pointsSpeech and Language Therapy
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsMental Health Nursing (September)
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Adult and Child (Dual Award) (September)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsChild Nursing (January)
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Learning Disabilities and Child (Dual Award)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Mental Health and Child (Dual Award) (September)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Adult and Mental Health (Dual Award) (January)
MSci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsChild Nursing (September)
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsAdult Nursing (January)
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Adult and Learning Disabilities (Dual Award)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (Dual Award)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Adult and Mental Health (Dual Award) (September)
MSci 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsNursing - Mental Health and Child (Dual Award) (January)
Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025
City South Campus, Edgbaston
Birmingham City University reviews & discussions
1 year ago
Course work are fully practical, industry oriented and well equipped facilities to facilitate learning approach. I have the great privilege having my ...
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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...
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
1 year ago
Four stars: Great
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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...
1 year ago
Undergraduate students were asked to rate Birmingham City University 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.
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
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
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
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
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
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
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
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
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
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
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
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
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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Chat with Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
