Games blog

What Games course is right for you

Are you passionate about games and want to turn your love for gaming into an exciting career? At Birmingham City Univer...

5 Games BCU Graudates have worked on

BCU has a reputation for producing some of the most talented graduates in the games industry, with alumni working on hi...

What can I do with a games degree

The innovative, fast-growing nature of the gaming industry is attractive for many reasons, including the exciting care...

Bryce's Placement with Bulkhead Studios

Computer Games Technology  student Bryce has secured a placement with  Bulkhead Studios , a renowned game developme...

Fashion Police on patrol as BCU brings old uniforms to life with ground-breaking collaboration

A Victorian jail in the heart of Birmingham played host to a fashion show with a twist as Birmingham City University (...

From Gamer to IT Support Analyst: My Journey and Insights into IT at BCU

Taylor Keeling joined the  IT Academy  (the graduate scheme in the IT department at BCU) after graduating in 2020. Sinc...

Isabel's experience as a games student

Isabel told us about some of the exciting opportunities available to Games  students here at BCU.

5 Games you should play as a Games student

Here are the top five games that are not only fun to play, but also serve as learning tools, offering insights into dif...

Why Birmingham is the best place to study Games

Thinking of studying a Games degree? Birmingham is one of the best places you can do so, with a thriving industry, cre...

5 reasons to study a Games degree

Find out our top reasons for studying a Games degree, from high-performing courses to impressive facilities.

HADO | a pioneering Esport game lands at BCU

Our Curzon building held a one-of-a-kind, immersive sporting experience at our Birmingham Schools HADO Championship.

Academic Spotlight: Zuby Ahmed

Zuby Ahmed, Associate Professor in Games Design and Enterprise and Employability, gives us an insight into his life and...

How to prepare for your Games, Film and Animation Master's Degree

If you’re eager to get a head start with your studies, have a look below at the different tips and resources of things ...

5 reasons why you should come to our Games, Film and Animation Open Day

Open Days are a great opportunity for you to experience a little bit of life as a BCU student. Take a look at why they'...

Student Support Services

We want you to be as successful whilst studying with us as possible. That's why we offer a variety of support. This blo...