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University courses
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Find the perfect course for your interests and career goals. Our course finder suggests potential study options based on what jobs or subject areas are most appealing to you.
University courses
Undergraduate, Short courses
UCB Go (Pre-Sessional English)
Entry
May, June or July
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Postgraduate
Hospitality with Tourism Management MSc / PGDip
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) / FdA
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Childhood and Education Studies BA (Hons) (Online)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Online
University courses
Undergraduate
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Postgraduate
International Hospitality Management MSc / PGDip
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
University courses
Postgraduate
Dietetics MSc
Entry
February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Childhood and Education Studies BA (Hons) Top-up (Online)
Entry
September, January
Mode of study
Online
University courses
Undergraduate
Culinary Arts Management BA (Hons) / FdA
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Primary Education Studies BA (Hons) (Accelerated)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Professional Chef BA (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
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Changing your course
Every year, some students decide that they wish to change their programme of study, and move either to another programme within University College Birmingham or elsewhere.
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Short Course Alumni Scholarship
International students who return to UCB for a degree after completing a short course, CPD, or Summer School can receive a £500 Short Course Alumni Scholarship.
Other
Withdrawing from or deferring (suspending) your course
If you enrol and subsequently withdraw or defer (suspend) you will be charged fees irrespective of how early in the academic year you withdraw or defer.
Other
Short courses, College
Advanced High Voltage Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Apprenticeships
Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2
Entry
September, January, April
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Apprenticeships
Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry
September, January, April
Mode of study
Part-Time
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University College Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.
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Study at University College Birmingham
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
Other
Senior Lecturer/Course Leader Accounting and Finance
Asif Sadiq
Other
Apprenticeships
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3
Mode of study
Part-Time
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
Courses starting in February
If you're looking for a new challenge next year, take a look at our courses available for February 2026 entry.
Other
Lecturer
Salil Colge
Other
Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)
Stephen Garvey
Other
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Request a prospectus
If you are looking to learn more about our college, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses, please request a prospectus by completing our form.
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Request a prospectus
If you are looking to learn more about our college or A-level courses, please request a prospectus by completing our form.
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Work for us
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.
Other
Access to Higher Education Courses
Our Access to Higher Education courses are the perfect option for anyone looking to progress onto higher education, but doesn't have the necessary qualifications to meet the entry requirements.
Other
Short courses and CPD
Short courses at University College Birmingham enable you to build new skills, delve into a new hobby or continue your professional development.
Other
History of University
With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
University of Warwick accreditation
Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.
News and insights
Blog | What support is there if I’m struggling with my mental health?
Having really good mental health support from your university is absolutely vital and you should never feel you’re alone in what you are going through. Student wellbeing is paramount to us and we provide a wide range of award-winning support…
News and insights
University wins national hospitality and catering apprenticeships award
University College Birmingham took home the Hospitality and Catering Provider of the Year award at the nationally recognised AAC Apprenticeship Awards. Held as part of the AAC FE Week yearly conference, the judges acknowledged the quality of placement offered by…
News and insights
Minnie overcomes lockdown challenges to mark first year of mobile catering business
A hospitality student from University College Birmingham has offered tips and encouragement for other budding business owners as her mobile catering firm approaches its first anniversary.
News and insights
Bakery students rise to the challenge on new degree course
UCB's first intake of Bakery and Confectionery Technology students have started working in the University's bakeries on a new foundation degree.
News and insights
New paramedic science course students embark on first front-line placement
Students from the new Paramedic Science BSc course ventured out on placement for the first time this week.
News and insights
UCB's new health and social care course is first of its kind
UCB is blazing a trail with its innovative new health and social care course which allows practitioners to be assessed while they work.
News and insights
University partners with Blues and Shrews on new Football Business Management course
University College Birmingham has teamed up with two professional football clubs to launch a brand new course opening doors to a range of careers in the sport.
News and insights
New funding available for V300 postgraduate nurse prescribing course
The Department of Health and Nutrition has successfully secured new funding for registered nurses hoping to embark on our recently created nurse prescribing course.
News and insights
Students work with MasterChef champ to serve up five-course VIP meal
Students from University College Birmingham had a lesson like no other when they got to work with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee to prepare a five-course feast for VIP guests from across Birmingham.
News and insights
Hotelier and UCB course partner hailed one of UK's top bosses
A hotel company which offers a bespoke management course created with University College Birmingham has been recognised as one of the top six employers in the UK.
News and insights
Blog | Can I go through Clearing if I change my mind on my course?
There are many good reasons you might choose to access a course through the Clearing system, so don’t think of it as second best or a last resort; think of it more as a reset button when circumstances change.
News and insights
Catering specialists from Norway receive very British welcome
Catering specialists from Norway receive very British welcome A group of students and staff from Etterstad College in Norway, which specialises in hospitality and catering, have been welcomed by UCB’s College of Food.
News and insights
UCB and NEC catering arm combat skills shortage in apprenticeship deal
University College Birmingham has struck a forward-thinking apprenticeship deal with the NEC Group’s catering arm to help combat the industry’s shortage of skilled chefs.
News and insights
Management trainee course prepares hospitality stars for the future
A group of 19 aspiring young hospitality stars have taken their places on a new management trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.
News and insights
Teen scores place on flagship hospitality course
A young Cheshire hotelier has been named as the first recruit for a new collaborative Management Trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.
News and insights
Great day for gran as Johan graduates from course she taught
Retired senior lecturer Mary Elkerton couldn’t have been prouder to see her grandson graduate from UCB this week – especially when his course is one of today’s equivalents of the one she taught at the University for 31 years.
News and insights
Ed's memory lives on in logo for new 'elite boxer' course
The memory of a former UCB student who died doing the sport he loved will live on after his image was chosen to help promote a new boxing course.
News and insights
UCB sports students boost coaching credentials on FA course
Sports students at University College Birmingham have boosted their coaching credentials after completing a Football Association course provided by UCB staff.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
Catarina wins stage in South America as Superfoods Peru Young Chef of Year
A Culinary Arts Management undergraduate at UCB has won the chance to work at an award-winning restaurant in South America after being crowned Superfoods Peru Young Chef of the Year.
News and insights
James’ booming business ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing firms
Business keeps on booming for a University College Birmingham graduate whose firm has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.
News and insights
Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care
University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.
News and insights
Sweet reward for hard-working students
Hard-working professional cookery students were rewarded for the commitment during the year with a chocolate masterclass staged by top pastry chef Will Torrent.
News and insights
Community cooking to care home kindness – celebrating our chef, bakery and hospitality student heroes
From cooking meals for the community to working tirelessly in care homes, students from across University College Birmingham's College of Food and Hospitality Management have been doing far more than valiantly adapting to online study during lockdown.
News and insights
Catarina embraces superfoods to make Peruvian young chef final
A budding student chef used everything from umami king oyster mushroom scallops to caramel coated chia seeds to win a place in the finals of a national Peruvian food challenge.
News and insights
Apprentices working at top Brum restaurants win record haul of medals at Hotelympia
University College Birmingham chef apprentices working at Michelin-starred restaurants and other venues across the region have come away with a record medal haul from the Hotelympia skills competition – an achievement described as “exceptional”.
News and insights
Lecturers savour success after winning inter-university cooking challenge
A determined duo of lecturers from UCB are savouring success after winning one of the UK's top cooking challenges for university chefs – over half a decade since they last cooked competitively.
News and insights
Industry leaders hail next generation of bakers at inaugural gathering
Leading bakery professionals have hailed the importance of developing new 'career-ready' workers for the industry after meeting with budding talents at an event held by University College Birmingham.
News and insights
The search is on for the UK's hottest talent
Have you got a brilliant idea for a food product or a catering business?
News and insights
New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university
University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.
News and insights
New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers
Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…
News and insights
UCB helps to support small food businesses
UCB is working in partnership with the Walter Smith Employer Leadership Project (WS-ELP) to support small and medium food businesses by offering Transformational Short Courses.
News and insights
National Apprenticeship Week is back with a bang for 2026
NAW to date and looking ahead.
News and insights
Renowned college of food to open culinary school in Chelmsley Wood
University College Birmingham is opening a culinary school in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. Free courses will provide introductory training for the hospitality sector, for adults and young people.
News and insights
Student Drew scores silver at Wing Yip cooking contest
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA) apprentice Drew Morris has given an impressive performance at the final of the Wing Yip Oriental Cookery Young Chef of the Year 2018.
News and insights
Birmingham Food System Strategy revealed to hospitality sector
The Birmingham Food System Strategy, which has been formed with consultations among city-wide stakeholders including The Birmingham College of Food, was recently presented to the hospitality sector at the Catering Hospitality Education Forum (C.H.E.F).
News and insights
Students get a taste of working life at top European destinations
Ambitious FE students are being urged to apply for coveted free work placements at top European destinations.
News and insights
Prosthetics ace working with leading make-up artists after winning BBC show
A former prosthetics master's student is working with the world's leading make-up artists after winning BBC talent show Glow Up – Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.
News and insights
Sohaib Hassan
Sohaib was looking for a university degree overseas that would give him the skills to take over and scale up his family’s business.
News and insights
Blog | Why working part-time along study pays off
A great deal of our students, from college students to those at higher education level, work part-time alongside their studies.
News and insights
Talented young chefs graduate from Saturday academies
Food-loving schoolchildren have completed expert academies at UCB, boosting their bakery and cookery skills while learning about healthy eating.
Other
Changing your course
Every year, some students decide that they wish to change their programme of study, and move either to another programme within University College Birmingham or elsewhere.
Other
Short Course Alumni Scholarship
International students who return to UCB for a degree after completing a short course, CPD, or Summer School can receive a £500 Short Course Alumni Scholarship.
Other
Withdrawing from or deferring (suspending) your course
If you enrol and subsequently withdraw or defer (suspend) you will be charged fees irrespective of how early in the academic year you withdraw or defer.
Other
Short courses, College
Advanced High Voltage Battery Assembly and Gigafactory Operations
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Short courses, College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Award)
Entry
April, June and September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Short courses, College
Foundation in High Voltage Battery Assembly Objective
Entry
September onwards - Various available
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Apprenticeships
Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2
Entry
September, January, April
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
Apprenticeships
Chef de Partie Apprenticeship Level 3
Entry
September, January, April
Mode of study
Part-Time
Other
University College Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second biggest city, University College Birmingham is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused further education and higher education courses.
Other
Study at University College Birmingham
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
Other
Senior Lecturer/Course Leader Accounting and Finance
Asif Sadiq
Other
Apprenticeships
Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Apprenticeship (RACA) Level 3
Mode of study
Part-Time
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
Courses starting in February
If you're looking for a new challenge next year, take a look at our courses available for February 2026 entry.
Other
Lecturer
Salil Colge
Other
Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)
Stephen Garvey
Other
404
Sorry we couldn't find what you were looking for.
Other
Request a prospectus
If you are looking to learn more about our college, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses, please request a prospectus by completing our form.
Other
Request a prospectus
If you are looking to learn more about our college or A-level courses, please request a prospectus by completing our form.
Other
Work for us
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.
Other
Access to Higher Education Courses
Our Access to Higher Education courses are the perfect option for anyone looking to progress onto higher education, but doesn't have the necessary qualifications to meet the entry requirements.
Other
Short courses and CPD
Short courses at University College Birmingham enable you to build new skills, delve into a new hobby or continue your professional development.
Other
History of University
With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.
Other
Alumni
Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
University of Warwick accreditation
Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Chef Cookery Courses Level 2 and Level 3 (Professional Cookery)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Adult Engineering Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (Certificate)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Food and Beverage Service Supervision Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Travel and Tourism Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Travel and Tourism Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Beauty Therapy Level 2, Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Digital Support and Security T-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Professional Food and Beverage Service Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Education and Early Years T-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Early Years Level 2 Diploma
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College and sixth form courses
Our practical, vocational courses will prepare you for the world of work – or you might decide to stay on to study for a degree.
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Aviation Operations Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Sport and Fitness Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time