of employers say practical experience is essential

Starting in March: Join the New Year intake
Discover our range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses starting in March 2021. We have online admissions events available now to support your transition to University College Birmingham.
The UCAS deadline has been extended to Friday 29 January. If you are only looking to apply to us, you can also Apply Direct - and we'll make you an offer within 48 hours.

Brad Carter, owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Carters of Moseley
Practical learning geared towards your future career
of our courses offer work experience or placement opportunities

You're never just a number
Supporting students is paramount at University College Birmingham. Our doors are always open, whether you are looking for guidance on writing dissertations, help with job interviews or need support from our health and wellbeing team.
Students employed or in further study within 6 months of graduating
Employers work with us to broaden student opportunities
Invested in new facilities and student resources in five years
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At the heart of the city
Study in the heart of Birmingham's vibrant city centre.
CITY
- 10 mins to Grand Central & New Street station
- City centre student accommodation
- 10 mins to the Bullring shopping centre
- Campuses in the historic Jewellery Quarter
- Stone's throw from the Library of Birmingham
- 5 mins to the prestigious Symphony Hall
At the heart of the country
Our central location means home is never too far away.
COUNTRY
- 2nd largest city in the UK
- 1.5 hours to London
- 10 mins by train to Birmingham Airport

Chat with our students
There's no better way to find out what it's like to study at University College Birmingham than to ask our current students. Whether you'd like to find out more about the course you're interested in studying, or about living in Birmingham's buzzing city centre, our students are on hand to help.
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