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Birmingham City University
Overview
Birmingham City University information
About Birmingham City University
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.
Source: Birmingham City University
Tuition fees at Birmingham City University
- 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 £9,535 and £28,460 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £18,570.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£24.5k
Average graduate salary87%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
90%
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:
• Saturday 4 October
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Courses
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Here are Birmingham City University's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
120 UCAS pointsLearning Disability Nursing
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsParamedic Science
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsSpeech and Language Therapy
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsTherapeutic Radiography
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsMental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsMental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
120 UCAS pointsInterior Architecture and Design
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Parkside Building Campus
120 UCAS pointsDiagnostic Radiography
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
City South Campus, Edgbaston
112 UCAS pointsBusiness and Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Curzon Building Campus
112 UCAS pointsElectrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026
Millennium Point Campus
112 UCAS pointsMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026
Millennium Point Campus
112 UCAS pointsBusiness Information Technology
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026
Millennium Point Campus
Birmingham City University reviews
1 year ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
Graduate
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3rd year
Paramedic science
Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university
2 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.
2 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available
2 months ago
Graduate
Fashion design
In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.
2 months ago
Graduate
Fashion design
I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
2 months ago
Graduate
Fashion design
I think I managed pretty well at uni with my finances. I did work a part time job which helped out with extra costs and I thankfully had family support too. My biggest financial concern would probably be financing my course itself - like my equipment and materials. But this is quite course specifi...
2 months ago
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
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
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?
88%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
76%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
83%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
58%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
75%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
74%
low
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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.
