After you apply
When we receive your application, we give careful consideration to all the information you've provided, including your personal statement and referee's report, and may invite you to interview or submit a portfolio. If you receive an offer, you may be invited to an Offer Holder Day to find out more about your chosen course.
Before you receive your offer
Interview tips
Interviews can be scary, but they're a great way to find out more about your course and the University.
How to prepare for your interviewPortfolio guidance
Not sure how to build a digital portfolio? Don't worry, our guidance can set you on the right path.
What to include in your portfolioChoosing a firm and insurance choice
Once your offers start coming in, you’ll need to choose a firm and insurance university. The best way to narrow down your top two is to make a pros and cons list for each university. We’ve thought of all the things you need to do to find a winner and select your firm and insurance choice.
After you receive your offer
Offer Holder Days (OHD)
Attending an OHD is a great way to find out more about us and your chosen course.
What is an Offer Holder Day?Results Day
Wondering what happens on results day or worried about what to do if you don't get the results you expected?
What happens on results day?Preparing for university
Access our content hub to access vlogs, podcasts and resources that will get you ready for student life.
Sign up to the hubEnrolment
If you achieve the grades to meet the requirements of your offer, the next step is enrolment.
Find out about enrolmentMore information
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FAQs
If you have a question about the admissions process, check our Admissions FAQs, or get in touch with the team.
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Starting in year two or three
Find out more about transferring to BCU if you started your course at another institution.
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Admissions policy
Our official policy contains everything you need to know about the admissions process.
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Transfer arrangements
If you are thinking about transferring to a different course either within Birmingham City University or at another University, we are committed to supporting students where this is necessary or desirable to enable individual students to complete their degree.