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Chunyang Liang

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Sarah Wood

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Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

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Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. We’re here to help you feel safe, talk through your experience, and understand your rights and the support available to you.

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Spiking

Spiking is a serious and criminal act. We’re here to help if you or someone you know has been affected. Find guidance on what to do, how to stay safe, and how to access confidential support and reporting options at…

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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.

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Stalking

Stalking is persistent, unwanted behaviour that causes distress. We offer confidential support and guidance to help you stay safe and explore your options.

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Matt Greasley

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Jo Lancaster

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Elise Phillips

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Michelle Lambert

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Skevi Paraskeva

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Dr Adaora Okemuo

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Helen Barrett-Cox

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Hernam Najran

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Deborah Freeman

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Laura Holloway

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Keith Ward

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Shanté John

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EAP Lecturer and Assessment Developer

Julia Clifford

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Ukraine

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

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Academic Development Tutor

Tim Silk

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English language entry requirements

Find out more about the English language requirements.

Other

Accepted English language qualifications

Check our English language requirements table for foundation degrees, undergraduate courses and master's degrees.

Other

English courses

If you don't possess the English language qualifications to study your chosen course, don't worry, as we offer English courses for EU and overseas international students, designed to provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions…

Other

Lecturer

Chunyang Liang

Other

Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

Other

Lecturer

Sarah Wood

Other

Student testimonials

Find out why people from all over the world have chosen to study at University College Birmingham. Videos are available in both English and your home language.

Other

Sexual violence

Sexual violence is never your fault. We offer a safe, understanding space to talk, find support, and take steps that feel right for you - at your own pace.

Other

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse can affect anyone. We’re here to help you feel safe, talk through your experience, and understand your rights and the support available to you.

Other

Spiking

Spiking is a serious and criminal act. We’re here to help if you or someone you know has been affected. Find guidance on what to do, how to stay safe, and how to access confidential support and reporting options at…

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

Stalking

Stalking is persistent, unwanted behaviour that causes distress. We offer confidential support and guidance to help you stay safe and explore your options.

Other

Employer Board

University College Birmingham is committed to ensuring our academic programmes and our students are skills-ready with industry engagement and insights at the core of everything we do. Our Strategic Employer Advisory Board is an integral part in delivering on our…

Other

International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Support for staff

If you're a staff member affected by sexual harassment, violence, or abuse, we’re here to support you. Access confidential guidance, reporting options, and wellbeing services.

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

Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

Other

International application

Students from outside the EU can apply to us directly while undergraduate applicants can also apply via UCAS. Read our step-by-step guide here.

Other

Lecturer

Matt Greasley

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

Lecturer

Jo Lancaster

Other

Senior Lecturer (Interim Head of Department)

Elise Phillips

Other

Lecturer

Michelle Lambert

Other

Lecturer

Skevi Paraskeva

Other

Lecturer

Dr Adaora Okemuo

Other

Lecturer

Helen Barrett-Cox

Other

Lecturer in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

Hernam Najran

Other

Senior Lecturer

Deborah Freeman

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer

Keith Ward

Other

Hairdressing Lecturer

Shanté John

Other

EAP Lecturer and Assessment Developer

Julia Clifford

Other

Ukraine

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

Other

Academic Development Tutor

Tim Silk

News and insights

Sports Therapy research viva

Sports Therapy students are presenting their vivas to lecturers as part of their final year Research Project.

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100% pass rate for Beauty Therapy

Beauty Therapy students are celebrating their success after every one of them passed their assessment on beauty treatments.

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Sports Therapy students lend a hand at Ironman UK

BSc Sports Therapy Students have refined their techniques by providing post-event massages for athletes competing in the Ironman UK Triathlon in Bolton, Lancashire.

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Sports therapy undergraduates help to combat lockdown lethargy with new clinic

Final year sports therapy students are helping to beat lockdown lethargy with a new clinic set up to support their studies.

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Sports Therapy students praised for work at Ride Across Britain

Sports Therapy students have seized the chance to fine-tune their sports massage skills by working with cyclists taking part in Ride Across Britain – a 969-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.

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Sports Therapy students and staff put best foot forward with conference research

Two final year Sports Therapy students and staff presented their dissertation research projects at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) annual conference, sharing knowledge with fellow researchers.

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Sports therapy students support London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run

Sports therapy students have been on hand to offer therapeutic support to participants running for a number of charities at the London Marathon and Great Birmingham Run.

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Sports therapy students get hands-on as University returns to London Marathon

Undergraduate sports therapists at University College Birmingham have had the chance to get hands-on experience at a major sporting event for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.

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Sports therapy graduate wins best injury clinic for second year in a row

Sports therapist Stacey Naylor – who set up her own clinic just after graduating from University College Birmingham where she received huge help with her dyslexia to gain her degree – has won a top award for the second year…

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Sports therapy duo playing key role for Team Scotland at Commonwealth Games

A lecturer and a graduate from University College Birmingham have joined Team Scotland to play a key role in supporting elite athletes at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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From ‘nothing’ to nationwide – how Marcus built flourishing sports therapy firm

From running a part-time injury care unit out of his car to opening his own sports therapy clinic and making preparations to expand nationwide – it's been quite a journey in business for University College Birmingham graduate Marcus Slade.

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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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Gang crime expert Craig Pinkney to deliver keynote speech for Chambers of Commerce event at UCB

One of University College Birmingham's lecturers will be giving a keynote speech at a campaign event for Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) this week.

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Sports Therapy lecturer to support athletes at Commonwealth Games

A Sports Therapy lecturer at UCB is bound for Australia’s Gold Coast after being invited to join Team Scotland’s medical support team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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Sports Therapy students get hands-on with England rugby legend at Velo

Sports students at University College Birmingham had the chance to put their therapy training into practice at a major cycling event - and even got hands-on with an English sporting legend.

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Sports therapy students travel hundreds of miles to support cyclists on epic Ride Across Britain

Students from University College Birmingham travelled the length of the country to provide therapy for cyclists taking on a gruelling nine-day challenge.

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University beauty therapy trio star at top spa

Three talented beauty therapist students were invited on a week’s placement at a luxury spa after impressing bosses with their industry skills.

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Are you the Languages Undergraduate of the Year?

TARGET jobs are searching the best universities in the UK to find an outstanding languages undergraduate of the year.

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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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Beauty students attend Dermalogica Privilege Day

Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy students spent a day at a Dermalogica salon honing their techniques and treatments in a professional environment.

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Megan Dixon

After a decade competing as a track and field athlete, lecturer Megan went on to develop her own sports therapy business as well as working with top sports clubs.

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Gareth prepares Scotland's elite stars for rugby clash in Paris

Sports therapy lecturer Gareth Bate is flying out to Paris to give Scotland a helping hand in their weekend clash against France in the Six Nations rugby tournament.

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Gemma is Make-Up Artist of the Year

UCB lecturer Gemma Richmond has been named Make-Up Artist of the Year by the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC).

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Sports lecturer Joe to appear on hit show Food Unwrapped

Sports therapy lecturer Joe Matthews is set to appear on an hour-long special of the hit Channel 4 show Food Unwrapped, starring farmer and much-loved TV personality Jimmy Doherty.

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UCB Students Support Marathon Runners

Sports Therapy students from UCB once again supported runners at the Virgin London Marathon.  Providing post event massage, active recovery advice, stretching and remedial soft tissue techniques for runners who took part in the challenge raising funds for 15 different…

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Students Join Ride Across Britain

From the 12th to the 20th of June a group of students from BSc and FdSc Sports Therapy courses accompanied by UCB lecturer Aaron Caseley, helped to support 650 cyclists taking part in the Deloitte Ride Across Britain from John…

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Schwarzkopf Dream Makers award a day to remember

Top students from across Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Theatrical Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up courses have been named Schwarzkopf Dream Makers in a trailblazing award scheme put together by UCB and the leading haircare brand.

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Paralympian Chloe Davies swims to victory at national championships

Sports Therapy student Chloe Davies put in an outstanding performance at this years' British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Short Course Swimming Championships, winning every event she entered and landing the 'Top Girl' trophy for overall achievement.

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Primary teaching graduate Hayley holds Makaton training for fellow students

A newly-qualified teacher who trained at University College Birmingham as a mature student had the opportunity to build her skills in the classroom by holding sessions on Makaton for her fellow course mates.

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Richard Maurice

Richard has over 20 years' experience working in a variety of settings and has seen the impact Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) have on patient care.

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Determined Sean returns to old school to inspire them

A determined UCB student with a debilitating condition that can slow learning has come full circle after securing a dream work placement with his old school.

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Travel conference flies high with esteemed speaker Simon Calder

The ninth annual ITT Future You conference was packed with enthusiastic students, all keen to take in knowledge and insights from a stellar list of travel, tourism and hospitality experts.

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Beijing is a Blessing for globe-trotting student

Blessing Mutamba never thought she would end up in Beijing, learning Mandarin and walking the Great Wall of China, when she signed up for an Events Management degree.

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Find Your People events programme helps student community bounce back from Covid

Campus life is buzzing again at University College Birmingham thanks to a major programme of events designed to bring students back together following the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic.

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American Football champs call on invaluable UCB therapists for Finland tour

Not one, but two, UCB sports therapists have been called up to support a five-time national championship-winning women’s American Football team at a new tournament in Finland.

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Gender imbalance in early years teaching forms focus of conference dedicated to the sector

From the challenges of recruiting men in early years to incorporating cultural inclusivity at a time of Brexit, more than 120 delegates from across the UK came to join in the debate and share best practice at UCB’s first annual…

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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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UCB students know how to act FAST to save lives

Four students helped to save a man by calling an ambulance when they realised he was showing the symptoms of a life-threatening medical condition.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2023

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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ASPIRE Awards celebrate commitment of college students during coronavirus lockdown

Star college students at University College Birmingham have been nominated for special awards in recognition of their hard work and commitment to their studies during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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Rhian's research work opens door to a master's degree

A research scholarship with a top London institution has led to a former UCB student starting a master’s programme.

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Learn how to prepare athletes from top sports scientists at UCB conference

Tickets are now on sale to see some the UK's top sports science experts in action at a conference designed to stretch people's knowledge at University College Birmingham.

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Students flock to ITT:Future You conference and careers fair

Over 120 savvy students of The Business School at UCB have had their horizons broadened at the ITT Future You: On the Road conference and employability fair at the University.

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UCB's Young Researchers Conference bigger and better than ever

Sixteen primary and secondary school students from across Birmingham were visiting fellows to UCB this week, presenting precocious university projects to lecturers, teachers and academics.

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UCB hears all with The Listening Project

UCB students, lecturers and support staff gathered in droves to take part in The Listening Project, a day-long student conference devoted to improving every element of life at the University.

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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.

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UCB students ensure Tourism Symposium is the place to be

More than 100 movers and shakers from the tourism industry shared insights into everything from festivals to film tourism when they met at UCB.