Margaret Street

Studying at the School of Art places you firmly in the heart of city’s thriving cultural quarter, which includes the new Library of Birmingham, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Our Grade 1 listed building is a superb combination of Venetian Gothic architecture and modern workshops, learning and social areas, a specialist arts library, and public exhibition space.

Screen Printing

Screen printing on anything from paper, acrylics, metal, MDF and fabrics.

Tool workshops

Ranging from hand tools such as chisels and power hand tools, to electric fret saw and a mortice machine, you'll have everything you need in our wood workshop.

Artists library

Our library contains a wealth of artists' biographies, catalogues, art and design magazines and DVDs updated throughout the year.

Art Studios

Our studio spaces make excellent use of height and light, and a special screening system allows each full-time student a dedicated area to work in throughout their course.

Albion press

In our dedicated print room we have the Albion Press. A traditional relief printing method, many students are bringing new ideas and techniques to the process.

Etching press

The intaglio process was made famous by Rembrandt. The etching presses uses polymer plates and you'll be encouraged to bring new ideas to rival the greats!

Stone Lithography Press

It's not just plates you can get your hands on - we also offer a stone lithography press where the design is engraved into limestone.

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Accommodation

Find your home from home at BCU. We offer eight halls of residence options, ranging from on-campus to inner-city living. You can take a virtual tour of each accommodation option to find the one for you.

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Admissions

Read our admission FAQs to get your application questions answered. If your question isn’t covered, we have all the details of how to get in touch.

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Student Support

From disability and mental health support to CV and job interview training, BCU ensures you have all you need during your time here – and beyond – to succeed and flourish in your studies and career.

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Social Media

Follow our social media channels and discover more about life at BCU, including what the University and city will offer you if you study here.

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Open Days

When possible, the best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person, and we host a number of Open Days throughout the year. Come and be taught by our trailblazing academics and study in our innovative £400m facilities.

Open days