Taking a higher education course is a big investment for your future, and you'll want to be sure that you're choosing the right course and the right university. If you're considering studying at BCU you wouldn't be alone- we welcome over 30,000 students from around 100 countries! Here's a quick run-through of why Birmingham City could be the right university for you.
The right career for you
When choosing your university, you’ll want to know that you’re going to boost your chances of having a great career after you graduate.
We’re committed to ensuring that you develop the skills and experience employers need. So, how do you get these employability skills during your time here?
- We work with global brands and big-name employers like the BBC, the NHS, Jaguar Land Rover, Cisco, Microsoft and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- All of our courses incorporate work-related experience, with many giving the option of a year-long placement.
- Our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry and the professions, ensuring you benefit directly from their knowledge, insight and contacts.
The right course for you
Choosing your course is probably one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as part of your university application. Whether you’ve always had your heart set on a particular subject area, or you’re just exploring your options, you’ll want to know that you’ll enjoy your degree and that it will open up a range of career paths for you.
View our list of courses starting this September.
The right location for you
Being in the right place is key. You’ll want to know that your university is near or far away enough from home, that you can travel to and from easily and that everything you need for a great student experience is on hand.
Study with us and you will be located at the heart of the dynamic city of Birmingham – with excellent social experiences and employment opportunities on your doorstep. Birmingham ranked in the top ten happiest cities in the UK to live and work, ranking factors such as work-life balance and job satisfaction (CV-Library 2019).
Not only is Birmingham one of the UK’s youngest, most exciting and diverse cities, but it’s also one of the most accessible. We are at the centre of the UK’s road, rail and coach networks, so travelling further afield is no problem, while commuting from the surrounding area to our centrally located campuses is easy to do. Find out more about life as a commuter student.
The right facilities for you
As well as being in a generally all-around nice place, it’s going to be important to know that your university has everything you need to be successful on your course.
We have invested £400 million across our buildings and facilities to give you the very best learning environment to shape your experience. Our campuses are modern, dynamic spaces for you to learn with state-of-the-art resources.
So whether you’ll need specialist equipment, or the right spaces to practise the skills you’ll need for your career, we’ve got them. Did you know we have one of the largest fixed green-screen TV studios in the UK? More about our facilities.
