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Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar

Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.

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Senior Lecturer

Emma Davis

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Muzammil Bi Zaman

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Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

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Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

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Lecturer

Kumar Jayantilal

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Senior Lecturer

Jayne Mannox

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Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

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Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

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Ross McPherson

Ross started out in retail, having his first job at the age of 16 working at his local Early Learning Centre store in Solihull but swifty moved into the licensed retail trade by the age of 18.

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Lecturer

Dr Lourdes Santos-Merx

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Head of Department - Hospitality and Tourism (Interim)

Richard Behan

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Katie Hurst-Carroll

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International tuition fees

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

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Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

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Associate Lecturer

Ben Franks

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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.

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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.

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Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lecturer

Jo Lancaster

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Lecturer

Nancy Mpofu

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Phil Wells

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Black History Month 2022

October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the theme is ‘Time for Change: Actions Not Words.’ Our Student Engagement team have organised different events throughout the month to celebrate.

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Lecturer

Laura Holloway

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Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

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Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

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Lecturer

Maisie Matthews

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Have a Go

Each session gives your students a flavour of life at University College Birmingham and the opportunity to find out more about our vocational college courses through practical sessions with our expert team of staff.

Other

Lecturer

Jennifer Beddow

Other

Early Childhood Studies Explorer Webinar

Discover the wide range of topics explored in our Early Childhood Studies university course and the array of rewarding career choices that the course can open doors to.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Emma Davis

Other

Muzammil Bi Zaman

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Lecturer

Kumar Jayantilal

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Mannox

Other

Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

Other

Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

Other

Ross McPherson

Ross started out in retail, having his first job at the age of 16 working at his local Early Learning Centre store in Solihull but swifty moved into the licensed retail trade by the age of 18.

Other

Lecturer

Dr Lourdes Santos-Merx

Other

Head of Department - Hospitality and Tourism (Interim)

Richard Behan

Other

Katie Hurst-Carroll

Other

International tuition fees

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

Other

Department of Education

Our Department of Education offers a range of courses dedicated to the areas of childcare, education and the early years sector, as well as providing pathways to qualified teacher status (QTS).

Other

Associate Lecturer

Ben Franks

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

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

Student satisfaction

When it comes to student feedback, our university stands out. Our students value their time with us, as can be seen from the outcomes of several nationally-recognised student surveys.

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

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

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

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

Lecturer

Jo Lancaster

Other

Lecturer

Nancy Mpofu

Other

Phil Wells

Other

Black History Month 2022

October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the theme is ‘Time for Change: Actions Not Words.’ Our Student Engagement team have organised different events throughout the month to celebrate.

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

Other

Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

Other

Lecturer

Maisie Matthews

Other

Have a Go

Each session gives your students a flavour of life at University College Birmingham and the opportunity to find out more about our vocational college courses through practical sessions with our expert team of staff.

Other

Lecturer

Jennifer Beddow

News and insights

Early Childhood Studies and Teach Early Years Magazine – a key collaboration

A series of articles will shine a light on the courses and our students' work.

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Nikhita targets film make-up career after body art wows childhood TV idol

She’s had her work featured in the national media and shared by one of her favourite childhood TV stars – now body art ace Nikhita Patel is eyeing an exciting future in the professional make-up industry.

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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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UCB is "College of the Month" for creative craft skills in early years teaching

UCB has been named NCFE College of the Month for the creative craft skills taught as part of its enrichment programme for vocational childcare.

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Jayne Hackett

Jayne currently teaches on a range of full-time and online programmes within the field of childhood and education.

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Dilasha Mischell Warnakula Adithiya Sembukkuttige Jaksa

When Jaksa recalls her childhood, it evokes memories of an immersion in technology that would stay with her for life.

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It's a takeover! Students from University College Birmingham hijack nearly 50 hotel jobs

Students from across University College Birmingham are set to hijack nearly 50 jobs at one of the city’s busiest hotels as part of a campaign to encourage young people into hospitality.

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Blog | What’s great about having a Warwick accredited degree?

At present, the University of Warwick is accrediting over 30 courses that can be studied full-time and part-time. These cover a wide variety of subjects, including aviation, business, food, marketing, early years, events, finance and sport.

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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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Emma Davis

Emma currently teaches on a range of full-time and online programmes within the field of childhood and education.

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Jemin Sorathiya

Jemin first studied for a physics degree, but his childhood love of aviation led him to forge a career in the field.

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Restaurants get a Revamp

UCB’s award-winning restaurants are being given a cool, modern make-over before service resumes in early autumn.

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Ellie recreates iconic British engineer as an octopus to win at National Make-up Awards

Ellie Burton is feeling shipshape after winning at the National Make-up Awards with her interpretation of iconic engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a sea creature, inspired by three ground-breaking ships he designed in the early 19th century.

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Nicole is set for a culinary career back in Kenya

Nicole Muchene is an MA Culinary Arts Management student from Kenya. After completing her postgraduate qualification early next year, she plans to take the culinary management skills she has learned at UCB and share her knowledge and passion with young…

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Zameena Khimji

The valuable experience Zameena gained during her gap year reinforced her desire to work with children with special needs.

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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…

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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…

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Stephanie Moriarty

Steph has studied the education sector in depth and brings a wealth of expertise to our Access to Higher Education Diploma.

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'Technical' qualification in education and childcare to launch at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham is all set to launch its exciting, new T-level in Education and Childcare from September – making it one of the first UK colleges to offer one of the new two-year courses.

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Full house! Six UCB courses receive 100% satisfaction in National Student Survey

University College Birmingham is not only celebrating a jump in its overall satisfaction score in the National Student Survey, but six courses receiving a full house.

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hired@UCB manager "floored" to win national work experience award

A UCB manager who sets undergraduates up with work placements has won a national award for creating a first-of-its-kind degree module to give students who may “lack in academic confidence” a real edge on their CVs.

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Harveer tastes sweet success for digital retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

A postgraduate trainee teacher captured the imagination of her young pupils – and picked up an award for digital innovation – with a fun retelling of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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Colleagues rally round to run for Lilly

A team of runners from UCB is on target to raise hundreds of pounds for Birmingham Children's Hospital in support of a colleague whose young daughter has cancer.

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Schools "failing bereaved pupils," says study by UCB graduate

Grieving children are being failed by schools because teachers are not trained to deal with bereavement, according to research by a UCB graduate.

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Trainee teachers take closer look at ethics in the classroom with the experts

Primary education students at University College Birmingham have been learning about the importance of ethics and morals in the classroom.

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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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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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Jackie Langham

Jackie first took to the skies as cabin crew nearly 30 years ago and is now bringing her expertise to University College Birmingham.

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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend

Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.

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Areejah celebrates GCSE maths resit success as UCB beats national trend

Students have been celebrating after passing their resit in GCSE maths - and for one dedicated student in particular, it was a moment well worth waiting for.

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Education department hosts vital conference on children in poverty

With UK child poverty rates rising over the last few years, the education department held its first annual conference.

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University College Birmingham and University of Warwick celebrate partnership

Over 100 students and staff from across University College Birmingham and University of Warwick enjoyed the event, which culminated in a fantastic summer BBQ on the University of Warwick campus.

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Lecturers held up as shining examples at University teaching awards

Seven UCB lecturers have been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty for their students in the University's annual Spotlight on Great Teaching Awards.

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Childcare students shine as UCB seeks to address staffing 'crisis' in England nurseries

Childcare students at University College Birmingham have been celebrating outstanding results as UCB aims to play a key role in addressing a shortage of qualified staff in the industry.

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Student Daniel invited to exclusive meal at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant

Third-year Hospitality Business Management student Daniel Bennett had the experience of a lifetime at Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin star Fat Duck restaurant after being chosen from over 800 applicants to attend a free-of-charge ‘Inspiration Lunch’ dedicated exclusively to restaurant staff.