Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a university in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, ranked QS #1001-1200. 146 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a modern public university in the heart of Birmingham, the UK's second largest city, with over 30,000 students and staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. Birmingham has a huge Bangladeshi population, halal supermarkets and restaurants, and the famous Balti Triangle. BCU has two main campuses: City Centre (Eastside) and City South (Edgbaston).
- Located in Birmingham — home to a huge Bangladeshi community, halal food and the Balti Triangle
- Over 30,000 students; staff, students and alumni from 100+ countries
- £5,000 undergraduate scholarship (£3,000 Year 1 + £2,000 Year 2) for self-funded international students
- £3,000 postgraduate scholarship for self-funded international students
- Multi-million pound City Centre Campus in Birmingham's Eastside, incl. Curzon Building, Millennium Point and STEAMhouse
- City South Campus in Edgbaston — home of Health Professions, Nursing, Midwifery and Life Sciences
- Pre-sessional English and BCU International College pathways available
Courses (146)
- BA (Hons) Acting — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Accounting and Finance — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Construction Project Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Counselling (Children and Young People) — Postgraduate, 2 years
- LLM Conversion in Law — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc/MSci Psychology and Counselling — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Investigation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA Criminology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Cyber Security — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Digital Film Production — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Digital Animation — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Digital Marketing — Undergraduate, 2 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Education Studies — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Language and Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English Literature — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English and Journalism — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Events Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Entertainment Design — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA Fashion and Textile Design — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MMus / PgCert / PgDip Experimental Performance — Postgraduate, 2 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion Communication — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MA Fashion Communication — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Fashion Management — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Filmmaking — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MSc Finance and Investment — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MA Fine Art — Postgraduate, 1 year
- MSc Forensic Psychology — Postgraduate, 1 year
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Fine Art — Undergraduate, 3 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Birmingham City University located?
Birmingham City University is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
What courses does Birmingham City University offer?
Birmingham City University lists 146 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Acting, MSc Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Construction Management, MSc Construction Project Management and MSc Counselling (Children and Young People). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What English language score do I need for Birmingham City University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS.
When are the intakes at Birmingham City University?
Birmingham City University runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027.
Does Birmingham City University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: International Undergraduate Scholarship (£5,000 (£3,000 Year 1 + £2,000 Year 2)); International Postgraduate Scholarship (£3,000).
How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Birmingham City University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment