Engineering

We provide Engineering education, research and industry solutions, through a wide range of courses that benefit from active engagement with regional, national and international industry – giving students the best possible introduction to modern engineering and learning as we teach engineering by doing engineering.

Engineering students are based at our Millennium Point building in Birmingham city centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment including a maker area, engineering labs and IT equipment to provide you with the very best learning experience.

We pride ourselves on equipping our students with the skillset that they need, not only working on industry-standard equipment, but having industrial links which set them up perfectly for a career in engineering.

Foundation courses

Our Foundation Years offer you an additional year of study to ensure progression to your chosen degree.

Undergraduate courses

Find out about our range of undergraduate courses for Engineering.

Postgraduate courses

Take a look at the Engineering postgraduate courses and research degrees available.

Our research

Our experienced academics have worked closely with industry to design and improve processes and services with the latest research, designing the world of the future. 

Explore Engineering

Facilities

Take a look around the facilities available to you as an Engineering student at BCU.

Our staff

When you study your degree with us, you will enjoy a wealth of expertise from those in your relevant field.

Our graduates

We're proud to boast an alumni community of more than 200,000 graduates in 120 countries across the world.

Working in industry

If you choose to study at BCU, you will get the chance to work with industry, where you'll gain valuable experience.

Blog

Check out our blog where we share our experiences and visionary ideas with each other, the industry and the world.

BCU Racing

BCU Racing is a student-led team that competes in the Formula Student Challenge in July each year.

Innovation Fest

Innovation Fest is designed to foster entrepreneurship and support the development of our first-year students as future world-changers. The festival contributes to the knowledge economy, increasing students’ employability by providing genuine portfolio material.

Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology

Students across our Engineering and Computing courses automatically become Institute of Technology Learners and can take advantage of the facilities and opportunities provided by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT).

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News

There is always something happening around the University and our latest news is a great way to find out what's going on.

Go Abroad

Whatever you want to achieve, going abroad will give you the skills, knowledge and experience to make a difference to your future.

Living in Birmingham

Whether you’re moving to Birmingham or you’re a Brummie at heart, there’s so much to student life here to explore, no matter which campus you're based at.

Open Days

The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us. Our in-person events provide the perfect opportunity to chat to our staff and students, and check out our state-of-the-art facilities.

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Why study with us?

Find out why you should choose BCU and study with us.

Why choose BCU?

Student information

Learn how to apply for a place on one of our courses, check out our student accommodation and discover more about services that will enable you to gain the most from your studies.

Student information

Placements

You may be required to undertake a placement as part of your course, or offered the opportunity to do so voluntarily during your time at BCU. 

Placements at BCU

Funding

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, both before and during your time as a student here. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management - we can help you get to grips with it all.

Financial information

International

You’ll find a diverse and welcoming environment at Birmingham City University. We’re a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from more than 100 countries. With 30,000 students in the second largest city in the UK.

International study information