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Credibility interviews

As part of your student visa application, you may be asked to attend an interview. It is incredibly important that you prepare for this interview, so we have prepared some guidance that should help with your preparation.

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Benefits and services

Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.

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Visas and immigration

Once you have made your decision to study at University College Birmingham, you will need to make final arrangements, which are likely to include obtaining a visa.

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Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

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Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

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Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

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Job application process

Throughout the job application process, we are committed to ensuring our processes are fair and inclusive. Our goal is to ensure the selection of the most qualified candidates who align with our values and contribute to the dynamic environment at…

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Simon Faulkner

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Nikki McGavin

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Andrea De Marchi

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Campus Experience Days

We are offering Campus Experience Days. Give your students the opportunity to experience and learn about life at university or college.

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What's involved

Ultimately, apprenticeships are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for specific job roles, future employment and progression.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 4

Make-up in Manhattan graduate Kari jets to New York, Stuart John Conran interview, new GTA's and REP Gala Summer Placement.

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UCB graduate returns to campus – to film a segment for ITV news

Around 25 years ago Mark Gough, award-winning journalist for ITV news, completed a cookery course for beginners at University College Birmingham. Today he has come full-circle, returning to campus to interview top students for a segment on prime-time ITV news.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car hails UCB partnership as student applicant success grows

A leading international car rental firm has reported a rise in the number of University College Birmingham students progressing through their application process – thanks to a flourishing partnership with UCB.

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Introducing the new team of UCBloggers

The university has a new team of student bloggers starting today and they are ready to share their UCB study experience with the world.

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UCB helps to raise local employability for new city shopping centre

UCB is part of an educational collective equipping unemployed local people with the skills for jobs in the Work Grand Central Excellence Programme.

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Danielle's Dior success

A UCB student has a bright future ahead of her now she has secured a job at Christian Dior.

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'Golden ticket' leads to dream job with Adidas

A UCB student has revealed how he won over bosses at Adidas to land a life-changing job.

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Alecia is on-track for success in the nursery industry

Third year BA Childhood Studies student Alecia Parry is balancing a career in a nursery alongside full-time study.

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Six Nations to London Marathon: UCB students making mark on sports industry in 2019

Studying at University College Birmingham is all about putting theory into practice – and that's exactly what our sports students have been doing this year.

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Students get a behind-the-scenes look at careers in a busy city hotel

Four UCB students got an insider's guide to a career in the hospitality and tourism industry thanks to Hampton by Hilton Birmingham City North.

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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.

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Media make-up students get presenters ready for their close-up

Students on the Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course have been getting TV presenters ready for the cameras on the set of VIP Birmingham.

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High Flyer Lin is appointed Assistant Manager

Motivated former UCB student Lin Wu has her sights set high after being appointed Assistant Manager of a luxury hotel group.

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Antoine Sitz at the Ritz for dream degree work placement

A French hospitality undergraduate at UCB has completed a dream work placement at one of the world’s most renowned hotels in his home country.

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Dream job awaits UCB bakery trainee – before she's even finished degree

Imagine landing your dream job before you have even finished your degree. For hard-working UCB student Hannah Parry that scenario has become a reality.

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Double trouble – UCB students are contenders for UK's top baking awards

Not one, but two top bakery students are up for 'Rising Star' at the prestigious Baking Industry Awards taking place this September.

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Media Make-up student becomes Worcester royalty

FdA Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student Fern Tilley used her artistic talents to transform herself into Her Majesty the Queen for a charity fundraiser.

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Gemma is Professional Beauty Awards finalist

UCB Theatrical & Media Make-Up lecturer Gemma Richmond is a finalist in the Professional Beauty Awards 2015 for Make-Up Specialist of the Year.

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Tourism student set for cabin crew job after scooping special award

A University College Birmingham student is getting ready for her career to take off - after securing her first job with an airline.

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Rising to the Covid challenge: Students share success stories of lockdown learning

It's been a year of unique challenges, but that hasn't stopped dedicated students at University College Birmingham forging their way towards exciting futures in the food and hospitality industry.

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Future's bright for Stephanie as LED lights bring victory at national competition

UCB's talented make-up artist student Stephanie Harrison, has once again been victorious at a national competition, thanks to an inspired body art design which incorporated LED lights, UV paint and funky foam.

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Lauren is Young Guns winner

Culinary Arts Management student Lauren Joseph is a winner of Young Guns 2014.

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Bakery students create seven-layer Jubilee cake for Birmingham food bank

College students pulled out all the stops to create a seven-layer cake to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – and donated it to a city food bank.

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Flying high! Aviation and tourism students see careers take off with Ryanair

College students training to become cabin crew or make their mark in tourism have reached for the sky and landed dream jobs with Ryanair.

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City restaurant teams up with UCB to recruit aspiring hospitality talent

One of Birmingham's top restaurants, Opus, has designed an apprentice scheme with UCB in a bid to develop final year students and close the ever-growing skills gap in the hospitality industry.

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Work of hired@UCB leads to rise in internships across the pond

Dedication on the part of UCB's employability service has led to impressive growth in the number of internships being offered to students by employers in the USA.

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UCB hosts forums on tackling gang violence

Teenagers, families and youth workers learned about the impact of gang violence during a hard-hitting talk at University College Birmingham.

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Students get top tips and advice for getting ahead in the jobs market

A UCB graduate who runs Europe’s biggest online cooking community told students he uses the skills he learned at university “every single day.”

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UCB teams up with ICC on new work placement scheme

Students at University College Birmingham are gaining a unique insight into the planning and management of major events at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham.

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Portuguese culinary student's life at UCB makes news back home

A Portuguese Culinary Arts Management student’s life and experiences at UCB has hit the newspapers back home, complete with a spotlight on his lecturer.

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Three job offers in one day for UCB's Evie

Getting one job can be tough enough, so UCB student Evie Woodfield was overwhelmed to be offered three on the same day.

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UCB serves up chef apprenticeships

Simpsons restaurant is looking for two new apprentice chefs to learn while they earn in their Michelin star kitchens.

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UCB hosts Gold Service Scholarship

The first of two regional finals of a new competition called The Gold Service Scholarship is taking place at University College Birmingham today, Friday 11 January.

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UCB Mentoring

The university is seeking applications for UCB Mentors, who are paid to help students plot their path to undergraduate studies.

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Tourism alumni share their career journeys during special ten year reunion at Summer Row

A group of former classmates from University College Birmingham have revealed how their studies helped pave the way towards a huge variety of careers over the past decade.

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Chips for charity! Maltings students launch fast food firm to fight homelessness

An enterprising group of students at University College Birmingham have been serving up fast food feasts during the coronavirus pandemic to help raise money for a local charity supporting homeless people in the city.

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Gabriela in finals for Annual Awards of Excellence

BA Hospitality and Events Management student Gabriela Murea has made it to the final for the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE) 2015.

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Savvy students make their mark at BSEEN five-day employability boot camp hosted by UCB

Five ambitious students at UCB are joining a formidable group of young people from across Newman University, Birmingham City University and Aston University to take part in a five-day business boot camp at McIntyre House this week.

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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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Students praised by The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Marketing students at University College Birmingham have been praised for their outstanding performance by a prestigious professional body.

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Mondelēz is choc-a-bloc with opportunities for bakery students

Professional Bakery students channelled their inner chocolatier during a visit from global snacking powerhouse Mondelēz International.

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Hospitality apprenticeship at The Cross, Kenilworth

Passionate about hospitality? We have a fantastic opportunity for you! The Cross, Kenilworth is looking for a Food and Beverage Service Apprentice to learn while they earn in their Michelin star establishment.

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HIRED successfully retains Matrix accreditation

Retaining the gold standard in accreditation for its advice and guidance reaffirms the quality of support offered to students.

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UCB students join programme to develop ambassadors for Birmingham's Commonwealth Games

Students at UCB have taken part in a new pilot project aimed at inspiring young people in Birmingham to become ambassadors for the city ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

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Ross builds his business skills at Marketing Birmingham

Third year BA Business Enterprise student Ross Loveitt has been helping to put Birmingham on the map through his internship at Marketing Birmingham – the city’s strategic marketing partnership.

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Student Sophie Ecclestone wins another coveted food product development placement at Marks & Spencer

Sophie Ecclestone, a second-year undergraduate studying Food Development and Innovation, is one of just two successful candidates to gain a position on Marks & Spencer's highly sought after year-long Food Product Development Business placement scheme.

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University launches vital careers support for local community affected by Covid-19

The University College Birmingham team that supports students with work placements and opportunities to gain real-life experience is extending its support to those in the local community who have lost their jobs through Covid-19.

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Sports therapy quartet gain ‘life-changing’ experience at London 2 Paris event

Young sports therapists training at University College Birmingham have been testing their talents either side of the English Channel to help cyclists in a charity endurance event.

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Blog | Black History Month Spotlight – Celebrating Jen Ellin

Since graduating as a mature student, Jen now runs Jen's Tailored Events, with plans to provide opportunities for young people with difficulties in their life the chance to learn and develop new business and entrepreneurial skills, inspired in part by…

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Alumni inspire as Future You Conference returns to university

The ITT Future You conference returned to University College Birmingham this week.

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Blog | Explainer: What is a top-up degree?

You might have heard the term ‘top-up degree' a lot without knowing quite what it is. How does it differ from a regular degree? Is it the right course for you? This blog will have the answer to all your…

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Kayleigh and Kenny off to Japan to support Scotland in Rugby World Cup

Two stand-out sports therapy students from UCB will be joining the Scotland rugby team for their campaign at this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, which takes place from 20 September to 2 November.

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Students praised by top Birmingham chefs supporting fundraiser for young hospitality professionals

Students from UCB have been praised by top Birmingham chefs after assisting at a special fundraising lunch to support the next generation of hospitality professionals.

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Hotel management alumna leads on developing hospitality in Botswana

A former hotel management student turned government employee is playing a pivotal role in developing hospitality and culinary arts training in Botswana.

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Commonwealth Games creative agency supports students' industry projects

Undergraduates from across the Business School had a full day of riveting guest talks and workshops with the creative marketing agency behind the campaign to promote Birmingham beyond the Commonwealth Games 2022.

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Tourism students target plastic pollution for environmental leadership campaign

Students from University College Birmingham have launched their own campaign to help combat plastic pollution as part of a national programme to produce the next generation of green leaders.

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Royal wedding cake maker protégé Katie lifts baking industry ‘Oscar’

A University College Birmingham graduate has been crowned the winner of the British Baker Rising Star award – just six months after completing her bakery degree.

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Rising Star Will aiming to inspire new generation of bakers after award win

A bakery graduate from University College Birmingham is eagerly hoping to inspire the next generation of young bakers after scooping a prestigious industry accolade.

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Students who overcame challenges awarded bursaries thanks to Whatuni award win

Six students who overcame huge challenges to get a university education have been awarded an incredible bursary to help them out financially – all thanks to University College Birmingham’s Whatuni award win earlier this year.