HOW TO APPLY

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We try to ensure our application process is as straightforward as possible. The process of applying for a place to study at Birmingham City University varies depending on your course and level of study. These pages provide a step-by-step guide to the undergraduate application process.

IMPORTANT DATES

Aug 25 14

A Level results day Students receive their A Level results

Aug 25 14

Clearing hotlines open Applicants still wanting to apply for 2025 can apply through Clearing

Sept 25 2

Apply now for 2026 Applications can now be submitted via UCAS

Jan 26 14

Application deadline Submit your application for 2026 entry

Feb 26 26

UCAS Extra UCAS Extra opens for applications

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Making your application

Researching options

Between deciding whether university is right for you, which course to study and where to live, applying to university can include a lot of big decisions, we're here to help you make the right ones.

Advice on researching universities

Application advice

Not sure how to write your personal statement? We've put together some useful advice to help you get started.

Writing your personal statement

Entry Requirements

Once you’ve found the course you’d like to apply for, it’s important that you make sure you have, or are aiming to achieve, the entry requirements for that course.

Our entry requirements

Clearing

You may not have achieved the grades you hoped for, changed your mind about the course or university you've already applied to or decided to go to university at the last minute. Either way, Clearing offers you a chance to find a full-time undergraduate course starting in September.

Find out more about Clearing

Open Days

If you haven't decided which universities to apply to, attending an Open Day is the best way to experience life on campus, talk to lecturers about your course and ask current students your questions about university.

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Need help with your application?

The process of applying for a place to study at Birmingham City University varies depending on your course and level of study. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you with your application.

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After you apply

Once you've submitted your application, there are lots of exciting things to come like receiving your offers, coming to an Offer Holder Day, and results day.

Your next steps

More information

FAQs

If you have a question about the admissions process, check our Admissions FAQs, or get in touch with the team.

Admissions FAQs
Starting in year two or three

Find out more about transferring to BCU if you started your course at another institution.

Advanced entry
Admissions policy

Our official policy contains everything you need to know about the admissions process.

Download our admissions policy
Transfer arrangements

If you are thinking about transferring to a different course either within Birmingham City University or at another University, we are committed to supporting students where this is necessary or desirable to enable individual students to complete their degree.

More about transferring

Open Days

BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses.

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Parents and carers

If your child is considering university study, you might have some questions about the application process.

Parents and carers application advice

Planning to start university this September?
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