Trips and Visits

Birmingham City University's location fosters strong connections with major UK cities, allowing our business students to network with industry leaders through trips and visits across the country. These visits, including places like Blists Hill and the Black Country Museum, provide students with course-specific learning, a rich cultural experience, and valuable insights into UK history.

Mother London Advertising Agency

Mother is a creative agency founded in London in 1996. They are independent and passionate about creating great work. They welcome anyone who shares the same passion and our students got an inside glimpse of this.

JCB

JCB, a British manufacturer established in 1945, stands out for its iconic yellow construction equipment and vast product range, encompassing machinery for building, farming, and more. Our students went to visit and got a firsthand look at the innovative machines that JCB is famous for.

Black Country Museum

The Black Country Museum is an award-winning open-air museum located in Dudley, England. Spanning 26 acres, it meticulously recreates the shops, houses, and industrial areas of one of Britain's first industrial landscapes, offering an immersive journey into the region's rich history during the Industrial Revolution. Our students had the opportunity to witness this firsthand.

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Business School

Birmingham City Business School takes pride in being situated in the heart of Birmingham, the UK's second biggest city. It's renowned for its entrepreneurial and commercial past, present and future.

Birmingham Business School

Working in industry

Our Business School is proud to have hundreds of connections with organisations, ranging from global corporations to independent local businesses. These connections fuel our students’ studies and give them an insight into the professional world.

Working in industry

Placements

Placements are one of the best ways of gaining hands on industry experience in a real, professional setting. Our students have undertaken placements at Panasonic, BMW, Mattel and many more.

Placements at BCU

Find a course

Take a look through our Business courses to find one that’s most suited to you.

Find a Business course

BCU Open Days

The best way to explore what we have on offer is to come and see us in person. Get advice and insight on courses, accommodation, personal statements, our facilities and more.

Visit us in person