Clearing
Courses in Clearing
Including HNDs, Foundation Degrees and Degree Programmes
Why choose us
No. 1 in the West Midlands for work experience (RateMyPlacement Awards, 2025)
Gold for student experience, overall rating silver (TEF, 2023)
£500minvested in industry-standard facilities
7th in England for social mobility (HEPI, 2025)
Visit BCU at an Open Day
26 September | 10 October
Come and visit BCU to find out what it's like for yourself. Experience our campus, speak to students who've been where you are and ask us anything.
Starting at BCU this September?
Find everything you need to know as a new student at BCU. What to do before you get here, timetables, what happens during welcome week and more.
Applying to BCU
Scholarships
With one of our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey.
See if you're eligible
Apply through Clearing
Clearing is open from 2 July 2026. Check what courses are available and apply online if you already have your results.
Clearing 2026
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.
Explore BCU
Download your free Personal Statement guide
Not sure how to write your personal statement? Get your free guide, which includes subject-specific examples from real students, as well as guidance on how to use AI safely.
Personal statement guide
Postgraduate study
Whether you want to pursue a passion, take the next step in your career or even change direction completely, our practice-based, innovative postgraduate courses have everything you need to thrive.
Powering Birmingham
New research from Jisc has shown the incredible impact that BCU graduates have on Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Beyonders
Birmingham, A city forged by industry. Restless. Revolutionary. We create knowledge for good, turn potential into progress, powering prosperity, in this city and far beyond.
Reaching beyond
We're first-class for sustainability
We've been ranked in the top 10% of UK universities and number one in Birmingham for sustainability in the People & Planet University League 25/26. We are actively encouraging and integrating sustainable practices into the daily lives of our students and staff. Discover our ambitious targets and what we're doing to lower our carbon footprint at BCU.
Sustainability at BCULife 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 offerBCU 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
BCU and BBC launch partnership to develop next generation of creative media professionals
The BBC and Birmingham City University (BCU) have today announced a landmark strategic partnership to equip the next generation of media professionals with the practical skills and industry experience needed to succeed in the UK's rapidly evolving creative industries.
First phase of new BCU-BBC media courses set to launch in September 2027
Aspiring journalists, producers, podcasters, content creators and broadcast engineers will soon be able to study alongside the world's leading public service broadcaster.
Ethical fashion design by students celebrated at Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Visitors to Birmingham Botanical Gardens will be greeted by flags, displaying fashion design work by Birmingham City University (BCU) students.