Working in Industry

Our students work with local, national and international organisations to enhance their learning through placements, workshops, live briefs and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Learning in a hands on environment and from professionals that have a wealth of knowledge allows you to be as prepared as possible once you leave university.

Case Studies

BE83 placement

Corinne Stewart, a third year Music Business student, is undertaking her placement with BE83. BE83 is a Birmingham based music management, recordings and publishing company responsible for recorded music across the groups labels Warner/ADA, Caroline/Universal and Sony/Orchard.

Corinne's placement

Folk Ensemble

Whilst everyone that studies at RBC can join The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, students wishing to specialise in the area of folk, “world” and traditional music can do so via the Global Traditional Music Performance principal study modules on the MMus, PgCert and PgDip courses.

Global Traditional Music

Sound Engineering: Working Abroad

Watch as Sound Engineering student Deepali is sent off to work in Genova, Italy, for Warner Bros. The Ocean Race 2023 as a sound engineer.

 

Deepali's placement

Performance Opportunities

The Conservatoire’s Book a Musician service offers student musicians the chance to undertake paid engagements throughout the Midlands region.

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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

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Virtual tour

Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and bustling social spots.

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