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Postgraduate virtual event

Join our Postgraduate Virtual Event on Wednesday 5 February to meet our subject academics, find out more about your course in detail and learn more about postgraduate finance, all from the comfort of your own home. 

Applying to BCU

Personal Statement Guide

Don't know where to start with your personal statement? Download our free guide with top tips and subject-specific examples from real students.

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Take a virtual tour

Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of the industry-standard facilities across our campuses.

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Scholarships

With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.

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Look at Me Now

We’re proud to have an inspiring alumni community making their mark across every industry. Our graduates go on to reach their career goals and achieve their potential, making a real difference to people’s lives, in their local community and beyond.

Worried about mock exams? Don't be.

We’ve got a load of helpful revision hacks to get ready for your mock exams. Download your free revision guide and get advice tailored to your learning style.

Life at BCU

Accommodation

We have seven halls of residence offering a range of on campus and inner city living.

Halls of Residence

Student Life

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore.

Life in Birmingham

Student support

From disability and mental health support to CV advice, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here.

Support we offer

BCU Boost

BCU Boost is a unique financial support package designed to simplify your student life at BCU, from the moment you apply, through to graduation day. It includes travel incentives, helpful tips for managing your finances, access to professional financial support, and discounts on food and drink across our campuses.

University News

Honorary doctorate for Birmingham’s Jamaican pattie king

Given 24 hours to live after contracting Covid in April 2020, Wade Lyn CBE bounced back to health by demonstrating the fighting qualities that have made him such a formidable figure in the West Mid...

Campaigner for visual impairment services awarded honorary doctorate

An advocate and campaigner for vision rehabilitation says comedian Chris McCausland “has been a beacon for what blind people can do” following his success in the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing....

‘Godfather of Black British Photography’ receives honorary doctorate

An award-winning photographer who created one of the most significant archives of Black British life and culture has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham City University (BCU).