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Engineering Management MSc
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Undergraduate
Electromechanical Engineering BEng
Entry
September 2024, February 2025
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Undergraduate
Engineering Higher National Certificate
Entry
September
Mode of study
Part-Time
College
Engineering Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Engineering Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Undergraduate
Building Services Engineering Higher National Certificate
Entry
September
Mode of study
Part-Time, Full-Time
College
Applied Science Level 3
Entry
September 2024
Mode of study
Full-Time
Postgraduate
Computer Science MSc / PGDip
Entry
September 2023, February 2024
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
Undergraduate
Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Entry
September 2024, February 2025
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Electrical Installation Level 2, Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Construction and the Built Environment Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Plumbing Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College, Sixth Form
Maths A-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Plumbing Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Construction and the Built Environment Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Carpentry and Joinery Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Plumbing Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Construction Multi-Skills Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Bricklaying Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Bricklaying Level 1
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Undergraduate, Top-up
Computer Science BSc (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Undergraduate
Computer Science BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Site Carpentry Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Bricklaying Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Undergraduate
Construction and the Built Environment Higher National Certificate
Entry
September
Mode of study
Part-Time
College
Site Carpentry Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T-level
Entry
September (2023)
Mode of study
Full-Time
College, Sixth Form
Physics A-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Applied Science Level 2
Entry
September 2024
Mode of study
Full-Time
Postgraduate
Construction Project Management MSc
Entry
February 2024, September 2024
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
College, Sixth Form
Further Maths A-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Applied Science with Psychology Level 3
Entry
September 2024
Mode of study
Full-Time
College
Information and Creative Technology Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College, Sixth Form
Chemistry A-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College, Sixth Form
Computer Science A-level
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
Department of Engineering
Our Department of Engineering offers a rapidly expanding range of courses for anyone looking to enter the engineering field, with programmes ranging from college level (BTEC, T-level) to undergraduate and postgraduate.
Engineering and construction facilities
Students on our construction and engineering courses will learn in brand new real-world training environments under development, including our new Centre for Sustainable Construction.
UCB Business School to drive strategy for £470 million engineering project
UCB's Business School is celebrating after being selected to strategically drive a global engineering group's £470million product innovation project.
University collaboration opens doors on new training hub for engineering and manufacturing
A brand new hub dedicated to developing the next generation of engineering and manufacturing workers has been opened as part of a collaboration between University College Birmingham and other institutions around the West Midlands.
UCB Business School delivers multi-million pound strategy for engineering firm
A group of students from the Business School at UCB delivered their pitch on the strategy for the CRUSER® project to the Executive team of Hayward Tyler Group after just 3-weeks of analysing the Global Engineering Group.
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.
Harry Horton
Harry always had a passion for engineering, which spurred him on to enrol on a college course that would teach him everything from robotics to artificial intelligence in manufacturing.
Schools
University College Birmingham comprises of two schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.
Executive Management Team
Find out more about our Corporation Members by viewing their profiles.
Returning college students
Welcome information for returning college students returning to their courses in September.
Schools outreach
Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.
For businesses
University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Masters 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 –…
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.
Study
If you are looking to study a college course, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or perhaps an apprenticeship, we offer something quite unique.
Working at University College Birmingham
Looking for a new career in education? Want to pass on your expertise and make a difference to the careers of the next generation?
Courses starting in February
If you're looking for a new challenge next year, take a look at our courses available for February 2024 entry.
Sustainability at University College Birmingham
We take sustainability very seriously and will use our position to embed sustainability across our operations and our place in the community and society at large.
Profiles of Corporation Members
Find out more about our Corporation Members by viewing their profiles.
Whatuni award winners 2023
University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
Global Partnerships
If you are interested in developing any form of academic partnership with University College Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.
Precious Gagu Mowo
Precious applied for University College Birmingham's Engineering course with one goal: to learn the skills she would need to become an air technician with the Royal Navy.
Jon Melville
An expert in sustainable practice, Jon says there are many advantages to studying engineering at University College Birmingham.
Budding fighter jet technician flies flag for female engineers at opening of new city centre training facilities
A college student whose goal is to become an air technician with the Royal Navy flew the flag for female engineers at the official opening of University College Birmingham’s new engineering and digital training facilities.
Executive Dean presents research on improving regional skills gaps to Princess Anne
Rosa Wells, Executive Dean of the School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction at University College Birmingham, recently presented research on improving STEM educational access to the Princess Royal.
Deputy Dean for Strategy, Recruitment and Innovation
Edward Bird
Associate Lecturer - Pastoral
Ingrid Constantin
Jo Jones
Jo continues to build relationships and raise the business exposure for her current employer, specialist engineering consultancy, Clancy Consulting. She is a trusted advisor to clients and industry contacts, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty while also driving growth for the…
Joel Smith
From loving Lego and fixing his bike himself as a child, Joel developed a growing curiosity about building and making things – now he’s getting distinctions as an engineer-in-training.
Leading technical educators champion the STEM talent pipeline
University College Birmingham worked in collaboration with the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT), our partner the University of Warwick and the WMG Skills Centre, and the Education and Training Foundation, to hold a successful leadership conference on…
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.
Contractors move in to develop University's new sustainable construction centre
Work on University College Birmingham's new state-of-the-art sustainable construction skills centre is now officially underway with the appointment of GMI Construction Group.
Innovative Birmingham education partnership receives funding to teach future skills
A Birmingham education partnership including University College Birmingham has received funding to develop new and enhanced courses to help provide the skills needed in the Midlands’ future economy.
Ofsted praises ‘outstanding’ behaviour of University College Birmingham students
Ofsted has rated the behaviours and attitudes of students at University College Birmingham as Outstanding, the top grade available.
Academic Support Worker
Deborah Madden
Innovate UK awards £1.2m to University-led West Midlands partnership to grow region’s battery manufacturing workforce
University College Birmingham will lead a regional partnership delivering a new project growing new skills in battery manufacturing and innovation. The University, WMG at the University of Warwick, Cranfield University and RAVMAC LTD will jointly deliver the project and the…
Health Lecturer
Supinder Singh Varaitch
Melissa Payne
Melissa's marketing career has seen her climb the ladder to become a manager within a multi-million pound company.
Graham Whitehouse
Born and raised in Germany and across Europe as a forces child until 18 years old, Graham is the Employer Engagement Director for the Ministry of Defence in the Midlands region.
Department of Sustainable Construction
From traditional trade skills such as bricklaying, carpentry and electrics to construction project management, our Department of Sustainable Construction provides courses for a wide array of careers and roles within the construction industry, taught in our brand new Sustainable Construction…
Victor Basinyi
Already a successful businessman as CEO of a logistics company, Victor decided to start a new educational journey with a foundation degree at University College Birmingham.
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.
Development continues at pace on University’s Sustainable Construction Skills Centre
Work on the new Sustainable Construction Skills Centre for University College Birmingham is making excellent progress, with scaffolding due to be removed by contractors GMI in the coming weeks.
Masterclasses
These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.
Department of Digital
Join the booming world of digital technology by studying with our Department of Digital. We offer a variety of courses in areas such as computer science and cyber security, offering students opportunities to use our high-tech computer suites and a…
London trip opens students' eyes to world of opportunities in hospitality
From a tour of Amazon’s catering facilities to a visit to one of the world’s most iconic hotels, Hospitality Business Management students had their eyes opened to the sheer breadth of careers their degree could lead to during a “phenomenal”…
Campus Experience Days
We are offering Campus Experience Days. Give your students the opportunity to experience and learn about life at university or college.
Teachers' and Advisors' Conference
University College Birmingham is thrilled to invite teachers and career advisors to our annual Teachers’ and Advisors’ Conference on Friday, 3 March 2023.
Regeneration of iconic former print works to create new sustainable construction skills centre
A sustainable construction skills centre is to be created by University College Birmingham as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
University awarded four-star QS rating as facilities and inclusiveness bag top scores
University College Birmingham has been awarded four stars by a leading ratings provider evaluating hundreds of universities from around the world.
New multi-million-pound sixth form centre to support launch of A-level courses
University College Birmingham is to begin offering a range of A-level courses as part of a major multi-million-pound investment in a brand new sixth form centre.
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.
Skills funding awarded to University will boost technical qualifications
The new qualifications are high-quality, job-focused qualifications. These new programmes are a part of University College Birmingham’s commitment to providing an extensive variety of pathways for all learners that deliver career-ready education and training whilst addressing regional skills gaps and…
University boosts UK economy by £358m – with two thirds benefitting West Midlands
University College Birmingham contributes £358 million to the UK economy, according to new research, with around two thirds of the identifiable impact benefitting the West Midlands region.
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Shortlisted for University of the Year in Student Choice Awards
University College Birmingham has been shortlisted for University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards ceremony based solely on student choice.
Second successive University of the Year crown up for grabs as institution scoops nine award nominations
University College Birmingham is in the running for an incredible nine accolades at the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA) – and could be named University of the Year for the second year in a row.
Partnership with University of Warwick enters next phase to support regional development
The partnership aims to provide a new approach to social mobility by opening up access to education for people in some of the region’s most disadvantaged communities.
University partners with Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
University College Birmingham has been appointed as an Official University of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the West Midlands.
University College Birmingham awarded Silver in national Teaching Excellence Framework
University College Birmingham has been recognised by the Office for Students’ (OfS) Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering excellence in teaching and learning focusing on the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from…
Mental health nursing degree launched to meet “desperate” shortage of frontline workers
University College Birmingham has invested in a raft of cutting-edge technology to support students on its new mental health nursing degree, launched to train a badly-needed workforce of qualified nursing staff to provide support in the region.
Ashlea Mallett
Business Enterprise graduate Ashlea grew up on the coast of Portugal and spent most of her time working on boats and with horses, fueling a deep love for the natural environment - now she is our Sustainability Manager.
Robots, VR and Lego: University conference showcases innovative teaching for next generation
From roaming robots to cutting-edge cameras and virtual reality, lecturers at University College Birmingham have been exploring the latest tech to help develop exciting new learning opportunities for students as part of an annual conference event.
Students tap into world of opportunities at biggest careers fair in University's history
No fewer than 80 employers – including the NHS, an award-winning national construction company and a kids’ football coaching enterprise – came to tap into new industry talent at the biggest careers fair in University College Birmingham’s history.
Introducing new T-levels
Equivalent to three A-levels, T-levels are new courses starting in September 2021 that follow GCSEs and are designed in direct collaboration with employers and businesses so the content meets the needs of industry head-on.
Specialist make-up student shares experiences – and plays darts – with Prince and Princess of Wales
A University College Birmingham student aspiring to make her mark in the TV and film industry had the incredible opportunity to share her story – and play darts – with the Prince and Princess of Wales at a special event…
Sustainability blog | How we are playing our part in climate action
According to research, 89% of students want their place of study to actively incorporate and promote sustainable development. Find out more about our sustainability strategy at University College Birmingham.
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.
International winner and Uni of the Year runner-up in student choice awards
University College Birmingham has won the International award and was crowned University of the Year runner-up in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.
‘A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’: How our university embraced city's Commonwealth Games
From providing services and support for athletes to volunteering at venues and even performing in ceremonies, University College Birmingham's community thoroughly immersed itself in the unique opportunities of this year's Commonwealth Games.
University of the Year in 2022 national student choice awards
University College Birmingham has won University of the Year in the 2022 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA), the leading higher education awards based solely on student choice.
Online and part-time fees
Find out more about tuition fees and funding options for UK and EU students on our part-time or online courses at University College Birmingham.