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University College Birmingham

(4.9)
7 reviews

Overview

University College Birmingham information

Level of study
Undergraduate83%Postgraduate17%
Mode of study
Full-time84%Part-time16%
Gender ratio
Female60%Male40%Other0%
Where students come from
International34%UK66%
Number of students
6,885
Source: HESA

About University College Birmingham

UCAS code: B35

The highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023), University College Birmingham specialise in a range of vocational undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering areas such as nursing, computing, business, sport, education, tourism, hospitality, creative services and sustainable engineering and construction.

Source: University College Birmingham

Tuition fees at University College Birmingham

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,625 to £9,250 with the most common fee for a course being £9,250.
  • International students pay between £1,400 and £19,750 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £13,500.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£19.7k

Average graduate salary

82%

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 from University College Birmingham

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham open days

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are University College Birmingham's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

128 UCAS points
Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Health and Social Care

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Culinary Arts Management with Professional Placement

BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Events Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Sports Therapy

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Business Enterprise

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Events Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Bakery and Patisserie Technology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Business Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Mental Health Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Primary Education Studies (Accelerated)

BA (Hons) 2 Years full-time (intensive) 2026

University College Birmingham

112 UCAS points
Adult Nursing

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96 UCAS points
Hair and Make-up Business Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96-112 UCAS points
Finance and Accounting

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96-104 UCAS points
Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96 UCAS points
Prosthetics for Screen and Stage

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96-104 UCAS points
Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96-104 UCAS points
Construction Management

BSc 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96-104 UCAS points
Cyber Security

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University College Birmingham

96 UCAS points
Psychology

BSc (Hons) 4.5 Years part-time 2026

University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham student reviews

(4.9)
Based on 7 reviews from University College Birmingham's students and alumni
5 star
86%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Showing 7 reviews

1st year student

3 years ago

As mentioned prior many societies to be took part in and opportunities to become uni ambassadors etc

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

3 years ago

Many societies to be involved in

(5)
University life

1st year student

3 years ago

Expensive however University give us money towards resources needed on my course

(4)
Finance

1st year student

3 years ago

Excellent support services to make use of

(5)
Support

1st year student

3 years ago

Excellent facilities. Cyber lab specific to my cyber security course

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

3 years ago

It’s new and difficult b ur feel supported in completing modules in my course

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University College Birmingham

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

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

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

86%

med

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

90%

med

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

91%

med

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

84%

med

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

84%

med

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

89%

med

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

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

med

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

85%

med

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

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

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?

88%

med

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

90%

med

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

76%

med

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

85%

med

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

81%

med

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

77%

med

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

89%

med

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

82%

med

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

79%

med

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

85%

med

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

86%

med

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

68%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

76%

low

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

75%

low

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