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Maths and English
If you are aged 16-18 and have not already achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or above), you will continue learning these subjects as part of your studies.
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T-levels
Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels are courses that follow GCSEs and are designed in direct collaboration with employers and businesses so the content meets the needs of industry head-on.
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College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
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Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
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Information for parents (college and sixth form students)
From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.
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College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
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Brunei
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Sri Lanka
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Bermuda
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Grainne Whitehead
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Zimbabwe
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Ukraine
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Wales
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Scotland
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Ireland
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Serbia
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Subject Lead
Ethan Woehrling
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Mexico
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Morocco
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Myanmar
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Norway
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Oman
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Russia
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Uganda
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United States of America
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Brazil
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Canada
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Colombia
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Jamaica
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Japan
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Kazakhstan
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Malaysia
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Netherlands
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Poland
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Portugal
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Romania
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Türkiye
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Malta
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Austria
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Belgium
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Bulgaria
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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Estonia
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Italy
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Jordan
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Latvia
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Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Kenya
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Lecturer
Katy Heaton
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Your offer of a place
Where possible, we aim to make you an offer on the day of your interview. Occasionally it may take longer if we need more information before we can confirm your place.
Other
Accepted English language qualifications
Check our English language requirements table for foundation degrees, undergraduate courses and master's degrees.
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Sonia Dosanjh
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College enrolment
There's still time to apply for September. We still have some availability on our college courses – but hurry! Our courses fill up quickly, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Other
Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
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Getting started
This page will tell you everything you need to know when starting student life at University College Birmingham.
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Sixth Form interview
Sixth Form Centre applicants who have submitted their applications will be required to have an in-person interview.
Other
Uzbekistan
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Pakistan
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
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Apprenticeships
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3
Mode of study
Part-Time
News and insights
Statement on A-level, BTEC and GCSE results
We welcome the decision by Ofqual and the Department for Education to remove the cap on the number of university places available, and to award A-level and GCSE students their Centre Assessed Grades.
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Ben "The Bomber" hits mark with pass in GCSE En
It was definitely a punch in the air moment for England Youth Boxing champion and UCB student Ben "The Bomber" Vaughan when he finally passed his GCSE English.
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UCB holds Food Launch event to promote new GCSE
UCB worked with the Food Teacher’s Centre to host a special GCSE Food Launch event in preparation for the new GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, which will be taught in schools as of September 2016.
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College stars conquer Covid challenges to celebrate record GCSE results
University College Birmingham students are celebrating today after scooping record results in their GCSE examinations in November.
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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend
Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.
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College students resitting GCSE maths and English to benefit from new COVID funding support
Teenagers striving to achieve a good pass in their English and maths GCSEs while studying for their college qualification at University College Birmingham are to benefit from new COVID-19 funding support.
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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend
Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.
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Numbers add up for 45 GCSE maths resit students
It’s GCSE maths resit time at University College Birmingham and 45 Level 2 and 3 students are celebrating passing their November exams.
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All adding up for Andrew
Predicted a Grade B, UCB second year Sports Studies student Andrew Goodger felt pretty confident about passing his maths GCSE at school.
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David Ruffles
After failing GCSE maths at school, David assumed he would never become a teacher, and didn’t think any more of it for 13 years.
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Sweet success for baker Katy
Even though UCB student Katy Green struggled with GCSE English at school, the 17-year-old was still extremely disappointed to receive a Grade D in the subject.
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James makes the grade to secure a job at Purnell's
Inspirational student James Hood is living proof that hard work really does pay off.
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FE Celebration and Awards Ceremony 2015
UCB’s Level 3 students celebrated completing their courses in style at a Celebration Event evening at Birmingham Town Hall, held in recognition of all their hard work and achievements.
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Mastering the science behind fish fingers and mayo: year 10 students get stuck in at UCB's Food Science Week
Students from six local secondary schools got to grips with the fascinating science behind some of our favourite food with a packed programme of food and science workshops at UCB last week.
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UCB English lecturer wins Teacher of Year at national awards
A UCB lecturer won Teacher of the Year at a set of UK awards celebrating outstanding, pioneering and innovative work in the development of English.
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UCB English lecturer wins Teacher of Year at national awards
A UCB lecturer won Teacher of the Year at a set of UK awards celebrating outstanding, pioneering and innovative work in the development of English.
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You can reach the top by aiming higher, says award-winner Alycia
An inspirational UCB student who left school with barely any qualifications is celebrating after being named University Mentor of the Year 2014.
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Culinary arts graduate Lurita returns to UCB with class of her own
It was a blast from the past for former Culinary Arts Management student Lurita Carr, whose first visit to UCB since graduating was also her very first school trip as a newly-qualified teacher.
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Kamaria Mohamed
Adult learner Kamaria desperately wanted to be a psychotherapist, but was missing a qualification to start her on her uni journey.
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Aleena Habib
Since Aleena graduated from University College Birmingham, she has worked everywhere from a pupil referral unit to a secondary school helping students avoid a life of crime.
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Ross Yates
Starting as a Level 2 Bakery student, Ross dreamed of going onto a degree and forging a career in new product development.
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Principal congratulates college students at recognition lunch
Six students were invited to the College’s first-ever Student Recognition Lunch at our award-winning restaurant on campus as part of a new scheme celebrating student success.
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Schoolgirl Jo wins chance to shadow TV chef as UCB Young Chef of the Year
Schoolgirl Jo Dainton has won the chance to shadow a Michelin-starred TV chef after being crowned winner of UCB’s Young Chef of the Year 2018 competition.
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Alumni share success stories to mark National Apprenticeship Week
Former University College Birmingham apprentices who went onto incredible careers shared their stories at an employer-focused event for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.
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Blog | Unlocking apprenticeship success with employers
National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the achievements of apprentices around the UK. Our Interim Director of Apprenticeships, Samantha King, has written here about how employers can maximise their success from apprenticeships by working with training providers such as University College Birmingham.…
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University welcomes MP to explore city-wide opportunities for young people
Preet Gill MP joins UCB staff on campus tour, exploring how her Edgbaston constituents could benefit from UCB's provision.
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Chelmsley Wood's Bluebell Wood eatery welcomes high-profile visitors
Bluebell Wood welcomes high-profile guests and the highest environmental health rating of 5.
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Maths and English
If you are aged 16-18 and have not already achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 (or above), you will continue learning these subjects as part of your studies.
Other
T-levels
Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels are courses that follow GCSEs and are designed in direct collaboration with employers and businesses so the content meets the needs of industry head-on.
Other
College courses
Our college courses provide a range of great study options for school-leavers as well as mature learners who are looking to change career or pick up new skills.
Other
Chelmsley Wood culinary school
University College Birmingham is renowned worldwide for its training in hospitality. Start your hospitality career or upskill on one of our free (subject to eligibility) introductory cookery courses at our Chelmsley Wood culinary school.
Other
Information for parents (college and sixth form students)
From the moment your son or daughter arrives, they will receive outstanding support from teachers, careers advisers and our student services team.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
Brunei
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Sri Lanka
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Bermuda
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Subject Lead
Grainne Whitehead
Other
Zimbabwe
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Ukraine
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Wales
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Scotland
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Ireland
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Serbia
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Subject Lead
Ethan Woehrling
Other
Mexico
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Morocco
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Myanmar
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Other
Norway
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Other
Oman
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Other
Russia
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Other
Uganda
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Other
United States of America
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Other
Brazil
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Other
Canada
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Other
Colombia
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Other
Jamaica
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Other
Japan
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Other
Kazakhstan
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Other
Malaysia
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Other
Netherlands
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Other
Poland
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Other
Portugal
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Other
Romania
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Other
Slovakia
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Other
Slovenia
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Other
Spain
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Other
Sweden
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Other
Switzerland
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Other
Türkiye
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Malta
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Other
Austria
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Other
Belgium
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Other
Bulgaria
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Other
Czech Republic
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Other
Denmark
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Other
Estonia
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Other
Greece
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Other
Hungary
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Other
Iceland
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Italy
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Other
Jordan
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Latvia
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Lithuania
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Luxembourg
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Kenya
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Lecturer
Katy Heaton
Other
Your offer of a place
Where possible, we aim to make you an offer on the day of your interview. Occasionally it may take longer if we need more information before we can confirm your place.
Other
Accepted English language qualifications
Check our English language requirements table for foundation degrees, undergraduate courses and master's degrees.
Other
Sonia Dosanjh
Other
College enrolment
There's still time to apply for September. We still have some availability on our college courses – but hurry! Our courses fill up quickly, so be quick to avoid disappointment.
Other
Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Getting started
This page will tell you everything you need to know when starting student life at University College Birmingham.
Other
Sixth Form interview
Sixth Form Centre applicants who have submitted their applications will be required to have an in-person interview.
Other
Uzbekistan
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Pakistan
Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.
Other
Apprenticeships
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3
Mode of study
Part-Time