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Philip Eves
Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…
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Lecturer
Karla Keating-Nel
Other
University League Tables Statement
University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.
Other
Summer Row
Home of our award-winning restaurant and industry standard kitchens, our Summer Row campus also hosts facilities such as our aesthetics clinic and aviation suite.
Other
Help at Hand
Details of other support that you may need during your time at University College Birmingham, such as The Student Services Unit and HIRED, our Careers and Employability Suite.
Other
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
McIntyre House
Our purpose-built centre for undergraduate and postgraduate students features a variety of study spaces and lecture theatres as well as our financial trading suite.
Other
Accessibility Statement
The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.
Other
Virtual tours
Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.
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
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.
Other
Online content moderation guidance
We welcome your participation and comments on the University College Birmingham’s website, online forums and various digital and social media content.
Other
Working towards a sustainable community
Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.
Other
Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
Other
About us
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 education and training.
Other
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store on your computer in order for it to remember something about you at a later time.
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College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
English language entry requirements
Find out more about the English language requirements.
Other
Accessible Student Parking Policy
University College Birmingham recognises the importance of supporting students with a disability to enable them to travel to study.
Other
Facilities
Supported by a £300 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
Other
Postgraduate study
We offer a variety of postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc, PGDip/PGCert, pre-masters) in areas including education, hospitality, culinary arts, business and sport.
Other
International students
Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.
Other
World
Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.
Other
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.
Other
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 –…
Other
International Study at University College Birmingham
Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.
Other
Department of Creative Industries
Our Department of Creative Industries covers an array of specialist courses in areas including hair, make-up and aesthetics, supported by excellent practical facilities including our state-of-the-art prosthetics studio and on-site aesthetics clinic.
Other
Associate Lecturer
Ben Franks
Other
Early years simulation suite
Students on our Early Years Practitioner course will have use of our exciting early years simulation and practice development suite.
Other
College Discovery Days
Experience College Discovery Days at University College Birmingham, where applicants can explore student life through practical course tasters, meet tutors and support teams, and prepare for enrolment before Results Day.
Other
Financial Trading Suite
Our Financial Trading Suite is one of the largest among all UK universities, providing practical training for students on our business, finance and accounting courses.
Other
Food Science and Innovation Suite
Replicating real industry environments, our Food Science and Innovation Suite comprises specialist kitchens, a sensory evaluation room, pilot plant and other facilities.
Other
Andy Wilkinson
Founding Partner and Managing Director of OWB Creative, founded in 2000 the Birmingham based full-service marketing agency celebrates 22 years leading the sector. Andy has worked in senior client-side positions for brands including TNT Express, Blagden Packaging and Burgess group…
Other
Executive Dean of the School of Psychology
Professor Gill Brown
Other
Prosthetics Suite
For students on our make-up courses, our prosthetics suite provides purpose-built spaces for a wide range of processes including lifecasting, sculpture, mould-making, artwork and fitting.
Other
Moss House
Introducing our brand new £44m campus, featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, our health simulation suite, restaurant and coffee shop plus much more.
Other
College campuses and facilities
Discover our college campus buildings and facilities for further education students at University College Birmingham.
Other
Financial support
To ensure everyone has every opportunity to succeed in their education, we provide a whole range of financial support for our college and sixth form students, from bursaries to travel passes and help with uniform costs.
Other
Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management
Dr Ali Abdi
Other
James Cond
James Cond is based In the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and encapsulates the University’s commitment to supporting the skills agenda, transforming a former Art Deco printworks into its Centre for Sustainable Construction.
Other
Senior Lecturer
Dr Debra Wale
Other
Senior Digital Librarian
Victoria Edwards
Other
Lecturer
Stephen Miller
Other
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.
Other
Assessment fairness and marking
This page explains how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly.
Other
Kitchen facilities
Used for top chef competitions and demonstrations, our industry-standard kitchens provide a real working environment for our budding student chefs to hone their skills.
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Site Carpentry Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Construction Multi-Skills Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Philip Eves
Phil has worked in the construction industry for 38 years since leaving school to take up his first job as an apprentice carpenter and Joiner. Phil progressed into site management and planning, being promoted to Senior Planner, a role he…
Other
Lecturer
Karla Keating-Nel
Other
University League Tables Statement
University College Birmingham’s unique, dual role as a successful higher education and further education institution means its performance is often unfairly represented by the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' university league tables.
Other
Summer Row
Home of our award-winning restaurant and industry standard kitchens, our Summer Row campus also hosts facilities such as our aesthetics clinic and aviation suite.
Other
Help at Hand
Details of other support that you may need during your time at University College Birmingham, such as The Student Services Unit and HIRED, our Careers and Employability Suite.
Other
Bluebell Wood
Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.
Other
McIntyre House
Our purpose-built centre for undergraduate and postgraduate students features a variety of study spaces and lecture theatres as well as our financial trading suite.
Other
Accessibility Statement
The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.
Other
Virtual tours
Take a look around our University, no matter where you are. Check out our virtual tours of our accommodation, campuses and world class facilities.
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
Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology
The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.
Other
Online content moderation guidance
We welcome your participation and comments on the University College Birmingham’s website, online forums and various digital and social media content.
Other
Working towards a sustainable community
Find out more information on what University College Birmingham's Sustainabilty goals are and how we are working towards them.
Other
Room and Facility Hire
The availability of facilities varies throughout the academic year but if we can help you, we will. Please give us a call and confirm what you are looking for and when you need it and we can talk through what…
Other
About us
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 education and training.
Other
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store on your computer in order for it to remember something about you at a later time.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
English language entry requirements
Find out more about the English language requirements.
Other
Accessible Student Parking Policy
University College Birmingham recognises the importance of supporting students with a disability to enable them to travel to study.
Other
Facilities
Supported by a £300 million investment in new campuses, equipment and resources, University College Birmingham's facilities are nothing short of world class.
Other
Postgraduate study
We offer a variety of postgraduate qualifications (MA/MSc, PGDip/PGCert, pre-masters) in areas including education, hospitality, culinary arts, business and sport.
Other
International students
Join our global community of more than 1,400 students from over 60 countries. Our international team will help make your application and arrival as smooth as possible.
Other
World
Whether you want to work in hotels, hospitality and events or explore the world of aviation, tourism and travel, our Department of Hospitality and Tourism runs a range of courses to help you pursue your ideal career.
Other
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.
Other
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 –…
Other
International Study at University College Birmingham
Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.
Other
Department of Creative Industries
Our Department of Creative Industries covers an array of specialist courses in areas including hair, make-up and aesthetics, supported by excellent practical facilities including our state-of-the-art prosthetics studio and on-site aesthetics clinic.
Other
Associate Lecturer
Ben Franks
Other
Early years simulation suite
Students on our Early Years Practitioner course will have use of our exciting early years simulation and practice development suite.
Other
College Discovery Days
Experience College Discovery Days at University College Birmingham, where applicants can explore student life through practical course tasters, meet tutors and support teams, and prepare for enrolment before Results Day.
Other
Financial Trading Suite
Our Financial Trading Suite is one of the largest among all UK universities, providing practical training for students on our business, finance and accounting courses.
Other
Food Science and Innovation Suite
Replicating real industry environments, our Food Science and Innovation Suite comprises specialist kitchens, a sensory evaluation room, pilot plant and other facilities.
Other
Andy Wilkinson
Founding Partner and Managing Director of OWB Creative, founded in 2000 the Birmingham based full-service marketing agency celebrates 22 years leading the sector. Andy has worked in senior client-side positions for brands including TNT Express, Blagden Packaging and Burgess group…
Other
Executive Dean of the School of Psychology
Professor Gill Brown
Other
Prosthetics Suite
For students on our make-up courses, our prosthetics suite provides purpose-built spaces for a wide range of processes including lifecasting, sculpture, mould-making, artwork and fitting.
Other
Moss House
Introducing our brand new £44m campus, featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, our health simulation suite, restaurant and coffee shop plus much more.
Other
College campuses and facilities
Discover our college campus buildings and facilities for further education students at University College Birmingham.
Other
Financial support
To ensure everyone has every opportunity to succeed in their education, we provide a whole range of financial support for our college and sixth form students, from bursaries to travel passes and help with uniform costs.
Other
Programme Lead, Sustainable Construction and Project Management
Dr Ali Abdi
Other
James Cond
James Cond is based In the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and encapsulates the University’s commitment to supporting the skills agenda, transforming a former Art Deco printworks into its Centre for Sustainable Construction.
Other
Senior Lecturer
Dr Debra Wale
Other
Senior Digital Librarian
Victoria Edwards
Other
Lecturer
Stephen Miller
Other
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.
Other
Assessment fairness and marking
This page explains how University College Birmingham ensures that all work undertaken and examinations sat by our students are considered fairly.
Other
Kitchen facilities
Used for top chef competitions and demonstrations, our industry-standard kitchens provide a real working environment for our budding student chefs to hone their skills.
News and insights
New UCB trading suite to help boost diversity in finance and accounting industry
University College Birmingham could provide a major impact in addressing the need for greater diversity in the finance and accounting industry after opening a brand new trading suite on campus.
News and insights
Asymptomatic testing centre opens on campus to help get students home for Christmas
A Covid-19 asymptomatic testing site of lateral flow tests has opened at University College Birmingham to help students return home safely for Christmas.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
International blogging sensation set for bakery degree at UCB
International blogging sensation Marko Josipovic is all set to make his mark on Birmingham. The Croatian teenager is about to start his BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology at UCB and plans to update the many followers of his site…
News and insights
Culinary magic: UCB students turn leftovers into tasty finger food
Students worked some culinary magic turning waste food into bite-sized treats for a money-saving cooking challenge.
News and insights
Inclusivity lead to sit on national panel to review higher education quality
The lead for inclusivity at University College Birmingham has been appointed to a national panel to scrutinise and improve on the quality of education in universities and colleges across the UK.
News and insights
Make-up students to create ‘injuries’ for virtual reality sports therapy lessons
Undergraduates training to be specialist hair and media make-up artists at University College Birmingham will be helping sports therapy students gain their degrees by creating life-like injuries for virtual reality lessons filmed at a Birmingham sports ground.
News and insights
Sports students to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in deal with Birmingham rugby club
A major new partnership has been agreed that will allow UCB sports students to use a state-of-the-art all-weather pitch and a physio suite on the edge of the city centre.
News and insights
Student Blog | Drinks to try over the holidays
The holidays are here, and it's time to get in the merry spirit! What a year it has been, so let’s relax, sit back and pour ourselves a drink.
News and insights
Sagar Sanjiv Mahale
Sagar had already gained a lot of technical experience when he decided to explore the management side of the industry.
News and insights
Kenny Simpson
Kenny not only got to support the Scotland rugby team at the 2019 World Cup, but now works for a Championship rugby side.
News and insights
Sports Therapy graduate making a difference on the court and in the community
Dominic Hanna’s career began supporting athletes, but he has discovered a side to his work he never expected.
News and insights
High-flying Bournville Rugby wear UCB logo on shirts in major Avery Fields deal
Rugby union side Bournville RFC will proudly display University College Birmingham on their shirts this season as part of a major continuing partnership between the club and UCB.
News and insights
University's trainee chefs get a chance to cook Down Under
A chef who trained at UCB is offering two lucky students once-in-a-lifetime training experiences at his restaurant on the other side of the world.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
Professor and Dean of STEM celebrated as ‘Built to Inspire’ mural unveiled
DfE campaign celebrates the work of Rosa Wells.
News and insights
High school students are food product development pioneers
Year 11 students from Brooke Weston Academy have been experimenting with food product development in UCB’s new Food Science and Innovation Suite.
News and insights
Health, Social Care and Childcare progression event a resounding success
A recruitment event was held in the hired@UCB suite to show students on UCB’s Health and Social Care and Childcare courses what opportunities await them after graduation.
News and insights
Employer scholarships launched to break down barriers for Birmingham students
University College Birmingham has launched the first eight of a suite of new, fully-funded scholarships for students living in areas of economic and social hardship in Birmingham.
News and insights
Birmingham Airport's Chief Executive pays a flying visit to University College Birmingham
Birmingham Airport’s Chief Executive paid a flying visit to University College Birmingham to check out its exciting new, multi-million pound facilities, including a new aviation and tourism suite complete with mock plane cabin, check-in areas and Galileo GDS system.
News and insights
Consul General to India visits University College Birmingham
In an event hosted by Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Michael Harkin, Dr Venkatachalam Murugan was welcomed to the University, with a tour of the campus facilities including the state-of-the-art Health Suite and Cyber Labs.
News and insights
The Countess of Wessex officially opens McIntyre House at University College Birmingham
Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex today officially opened McIntyre House, a spectacular new centre for higher education and postgraduate study at University College Birmingham.
News and insights
Laura Ellery
Starting her career at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Laura called on her longstanding clinical and teaching expertise to develop this new degree.
News and insights
Kings and queens of the leftovers
Students cooked up some inventive, tasty soups to show families how they can save up to £700 a year by using discarded food.
News and insights
UCB participate in the international NOH8 campaign
UCB have been participating in the NOH8 campaign – an international movement that promotes marriage, gender and human equality through education, advocacy, social media, and visual protest.
News and insights
Remaiya Parrish
Remaiya was drawn to the college by the reputation of its courses and facilities, and once here, she wasn't disappointed.
News and insights
UCB launches £38 million higher education centre in historic Jewellery Quarter
University College Birmingham is launching the next phase of its £100 million investment in student facilities with a £38 million higher education centre in the Jewellery Quarter.
News and insights
University hosts event at state-of-the-art sustainable construction centre
Held at University College Birmingham's new Sustainable Construction Centre, the event was a part of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s flagship campaign: Sustainable Business Series. In attendance were industry leaders and changemakers passionate about achieving net zero targets.
News and insights
College of Food grad gains prestigious Michelin star for Lichfield restaurant
An acclaimed local restaurant run by a University College Birmingham graduate gains its first Michelin Star.
News and insights
Former NFL coach among leading speakers at third annual UCB sports conference
Trailblazing American football coach Phoebe Schecter will be among the guest speakers at an exciting sports conference to be held at University College Birmingham this month.
News and insights
Sun, sights and sustainability for students on Montenegro trip
The trip gave students an insight into sustainable tourism in this up and coming destination.
News and insights
Luísa Jardim
Luísa is excelling in her career, currently managing an IT support team that ensures healthcare workers have critical data at their fingertips.
News and insights
Students to benefit from UCB recruitment agency award
A recruitment agency based at UCB has been named as one of the most improved in the country after it announced a massive increase in turnover.
News and insights
Four alumni return to find UCB transformed - 49 years after graduating
After graduating UCB in 1978, Mike Coombs and Mike Butler kept in touch via yearly Christmas cards. Last year, they managed to track down two more ex-classmates over the internet – over five decades since they all first started their…
News and insights
UCB wins award for industry engagement
UCB have won an award for partnership between education and industry for their collaboration with Mitchells & Butlers at the PACE (Professional Association for Catering Education) and People 1st Learning and Development Forum 2014.
News and insights
Tourism students go spelunking
From the stunning stalactite caverns to the soaring 450ft cliffs, UCB students have been exploring Cheddar Gorge in Somerset as a part of their course.
News and insights
Keturah Levien
Working for HSBC Bank for several years before moving into business management, Keturah can’t wait to pass on her vast knowledge.
News and insights
Eleny Wood
Eleny embarked on the Culinary Arts Management Degree at University College Birmingham in 2012 and is now a lecturer.
News and insights
Mondelez International and University College Birmingham join forces to create the chocolatiers of the future
Two trainee bakers are savouring the sweet taste of success as the first-ever chocolate apprentices at Mondelēz International, the home of Cadbury, in Birmingham.
News and insights
Michelin-starred UCB graduate's restaurant named one of the best in UK
Brad Carter, University College Birmingham graduate and Michelin-starred chef, has had his restaurant named as one...
News and insights
Bhavi Sunil Mehta
Bhavi was the events coordinator for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, using skills she learned on her degree.
News and insights
Rhys Williams
From a game-changing Whitbread operations manager to talent recruiter, Rhys has carved out a diverse career since completing his course.
News and insights
Rahul Gautam
Managing within a luxury hotel group in India, Rahul discovered how his master’s degree could be applied to his day-to-day work.
News and insights
Students are challenged to market historic coffin works
Marketing students were challenged to come up with creative ways of boosting business at the historic Birmingham coffin works.
News and insights
Record year of competition success for UCB's College of Food
UCB’s College of Food is celebrating a record year of achievement in national and international competitions for 2015-16.
News and insights
Chelmsley Wood culinary school makes its mark
Chelmsley Wood culinary school hoardings revealed.
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'Love Food, Hate Waste' UCB student challenge 2015
UCB is calling for students across the university to showcase their culinary creativity when working with leftover food and minimising wastage by participating in the ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ challenge.
News and insights
Carmen flies the flag for successful females everywhere on International Women's Day
There’s few better examples of successful international women than our very own, former tourism graduate Carmen Nibigira, who was recently called on to advise the UN on East African economics.
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Bakery student wins trip to Mars thanks to winning vegan snack balls
One lucky University College Birmingham student had the chance to go to Mars – the food manufacturer, that is! – after winning a recipe competition with a creative selection of vegan snack balls.
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Exciting new opportunities for events students as UCB teams up with GL events UK
Events management students at University College Birmingham will have the chance to learn and work alongside leading event professionals as part of an exciting new industry partnership.