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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.

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.

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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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Subject Lead

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.

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

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Chelmsley Wood's Bluebell Wood eatery welcomes high-profile visitors

Bluebell Wood welcomes high-profile guests and the highest environmental health rating of 5.

Other

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

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Norway

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Oman

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Russia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Uganda

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

United States of America

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Brazil

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Canada

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Colombia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Jamaica

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Japan

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Kazakhstan

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Malaysia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Netherlands

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Poland

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Portugal

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Romania

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Slovakia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Slovenia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Spain

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Sweden

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Switzerland

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Türkiye

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Malta

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Austria

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Belgium

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Bulgaria

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Czech Republic

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Denmark

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Estonia

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Finland

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

France

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Germany

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Greece

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Hungary

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Iceland

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

Other

Italy

Detailed country-specific information regarding entry requirements, English requirements and applications at University College Birmingham.

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

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