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Other
Senior Lecturer
Helen Waters
Other
Lecturer
Ben Slawson
Other
Senior Lecturer
Matt Greasley
Other
Senior Lecturer and Physiotherapy Practice Based Lead
Katarina Trumm
Other
Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education
Nathan Price
Other
Student life
Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.
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
Lecturer
Keith Ward
Other
Clearing (After COD, next week)
Other
University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework
Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
Other
College Student Handbook
This handbook has been produced to give you an insight into UCB and your course, so please bookmark it for easy reference.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
Higher Education Student Handbook
University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.
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
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
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
Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
Other
College and sixth form student life
Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.
Other
Study a UCB Programme Overseas
Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is our award-winning training restaurant on campus where our food and hospitality students gain essential kitchen and front-of-house experience.
Other
Welcome information for new and returning students
Welcome, induction and enrolment information for new and returning students at University College Birmingham.
Other
Our sustainability
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.
Other
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.
Other
Apprenticeships for Employers
Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.
Other
Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…
Other
Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead
Kathleen Hennessy-Priest
Other
Health simulation suites
Our health and social care, nursing and physiotherapy students can experience varied practice settings in our simulation suites, including a six-bed hospital ward.
Other
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and Senior Lecturer, Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead
Malaika Eparh
Other
Apprenticeships
Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons)
Entry
September
Other
Lecturer
Ankit Bairwa
Other
Senior Lecturer
Emma Davis
Other
Lecturer
Ros Davis
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
Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education
Debbie Hocknull
Other
Lead Nurse for Education
Sarah Darling
Other
Senior Lecturer
Cathy Lord
Other
Lecturer
Claudette Bailey
Other
Lecturer
Peter McLuskie
Other
Lecturer
Andrea De Marchi
Other
Associate Lecturer
Kaleem Ullah
Other
Lecturer
Valentina Basile
Other
Lecturer
Emma Smith
Other
Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead
Shar Randall
Other
Senior Lecturer
Matthew Holmes
Other
Apprenticeships
Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Learning experience
In this section we tell you how to improve the presentation and the quality of your academic work. There are also some simple ‘rules and regs’ intended to ensure a more harmonious learning environment.
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Sport, Exercise and Fitness Level 2
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Sport and Fitness Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Sports Coaching and Development Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
College & Sixth Form courses
College
Sport and Exercise Science Level 3
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate, Foundation
Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc with Foundation Year (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate, Foundation
Food and Nutrition with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate, Foundation
Sport and Exercise Science BSc with Foundation Year (Hons)
Entry
September 2026
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition BSc (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Sports Coaching and Education BA (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate, Foundation
Sports Coaching and Education with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Sports Management BA (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September, February
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Top-up
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Top-up
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate, Foundation
Sports Therapy with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Postgraduate
Strength, Conditioning and Performance MSc
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
University courses
Foundation
Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time, Part-Time
University courses
Undergraduate
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Entry
September
Mode of study
Full-Time
News and insights
James Burgoyne
Having gained his sport and fitness qualifications here at University College Birmingham, tutor James knows just how valuable such a grounding is for making a mark in the industry.
News and insights
UCB lands placement deal with major gym chain
Students on sports courses at UCB stand to benefit from a formal partnership the University has just confirmed with easyGym, the multi-million pound health and fitness chain.
News and insights
James Decker
When James left the US Navy, he found a new calling in fitness training and decided to learn the ropes as a mature student.
News and insights
Esa Rafi
Esa aims to help people achieve their fitness goals, and is putting in the legwork at University College Birmingham.
News and insights
Duane Saunders
Duane is a highly-experienced practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the elite sport and fitness industry.
News and insights
Student nurses run hospital ward bays in new approach to clinical practice training
Student nurses at University College Birmingham are among the first to pilot an innovative new approach to NHS clinical practice training at a Midlands hospital.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
Bringing industry practice to life: a weekend at Liverpool Comic Con
How Leah Ratcliffe brings Comic Con to the classroom.
News and insights
Chef Goldsmith serves up at the Birmingham Independent Food Fair
UCB had a presence at the Birmingham Independent Food Fair, offering the public the chance to taste and discover the city’s finest local food and drink.
News and insights
Hunt for Young Chef Begins
Leading Oriental food grocer Wing Yip has launched its 2014 search to find the finest Young Chef for Oriental Cuisine.
News and insights
Student research highlights challenges of sustainable business travel
Three postgraduate students worked on the six-month market-leading research initiative with arrangeMY, exploring the challenges within sustainable business travel practices.
News and insights
Graduate and entrepreneur hosts Building a Brighter Future event
A University College Birmingham graduate brought together a host of strategic partners for a conference promoting sustainable business growth, social responsibility, and social impact practices in the construction industry.
News and insights
Employers' praise for UCB careers event
More than 500 students poured into McIntyre House for this year’s Employer Extravaganza – and it turned out to be the biggest and best yet.
News and insights
Students set to join NatWest’s 'green entrepreneur' Climate Hackathon
University College Birmingham is set to take part in NatWest’s Climate Hackathon - bringing together all five of Birmingham’s universities for the first time in a challenge where students join forces to develop ideas for green and sustainable business practices.
News and insights
Applications open for UCB's prestigious Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Chef Apprenticeship
Recruitment has begun for a unique opportunity to work and train at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the region. UCB is the only institution outside London and the South to offer the esteemed Royal Academy of Culinary…
News and insights
Team UK stage Bocuse d'Or run through at UCB
The UK team bidding for glory at the Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious chef competition, staged a practice run for sponsors and supporters at University College Birmingham.
News and insights
Praise for UCB volunteers at Birmingham Inclusive Sports Festival
Eager young volunteers from University College Birmingham provided a welcome helping hand at an event showcasing disability sports in the city.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
University goes green with Chambers' Sustainable Business Series campaign
University College Birmingham will be spearheading this year’s Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sustainable Business Series, which supports businesses in their transition to net zero through the sharing of best practice, guidance and insight.
News and insights
Malaika Eparh
Malaika Eparh is a seasoned Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and Independent Prescriber, who now serves as a Senior Lecturer and Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead at University College Birmingham.
News and insights
College of Food shortlisted for an award of excellence
UCB’s College of Food team has been shortlisted for the Springboard Awards for Excellence (Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism), which celebrates outstanding industry achievements in promoting careers, attracting and developing people and best employment practice.
News and insights
Blog | A psychology department with a difference
In our latest blog Dr Helen McEwan, Head of the Department of Psychology explains why the blend of theory, practice, and state-of-the-art facilities makes University College Birmingham the perfect place to begin your career journey.
News and insights
Graduates praise value of industry experience at hired@UCB placement fair
Graduates from University College Birmingham were back on campus seeking the next generation of students to take on valuable industry placements.
News and insights
College of Food and The Atrium receive highest praise to retain gold accreditations
One of the UK’s top quality assurance organisations has described University College Birmingham as “one of the best, if not the best, catering colleges in the UK” in its assessment for two of the highest awards for colleges.
News and insights
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.
News and insights
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…
News and insights
Praise for student chefs as UCB's WelcomeFest kicks off new academic year in style
Award-winning chef Aktar Islam has praised University College Birmingham’s budding food stars after opening UCB’s very own street food festival during a week of special events to launch the new academic year.
News and insights
The sky's the limit for Aviation and Airport Management students
Airport and Aviation Management students spent the day in London at Emirates Aviation Experience. The visit was a part of their Aviation Professional Practice module in which the students are asked to develop training packs for a selection of careers…
News and insights
Nicola Brady
While studying at university, Nicola realised that as well as participating in sport, she had a passion for coaching and teaching others.
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
Javier Fernandez
During his master's degree, Javier took on placements at football clubs and the FA's national centre at St George's Park.
Other
Senior Lecturer
Helen Waters
Other
Lecturer
Ben Slawson
Other
Senior Lecturer
Matt Greasley
Other
Senior Lecturer and Physiotherapy Practice Based Lead
Katarina Trumm
Other
Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education
Nathan Price
Other
Student life
Discover more about our University and living in Birmingham – all you need to know about our accommodation, Guild of Students and what life is like in our vibrant city.
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
Lecturer
Keith Ward
Other
Clearing (After COD, next week)
Other
University student support
Whatever help you need, our support teams are committed to giving you the advice, skills and practical tools to discover your full potential.
Other
Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework
Education Agents and the Agent Quality Framework (AQF)
Other
College Student Handbook
This handbook has been produced to give you an insight into UCB and your course, so please bookmark it for easy reference.
Other
College fees and tuition
Find more information about tuition fees for college courses at University College Birmingham.
Other
Higher Education Student Handbook
University College Birmingham HE Student Handbook deals with everything you will need to organise prior to your arrival here as a First Year student.
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
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
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
Student support
Whether you need support with your learning, finances, health and wellbeing or other areas, our range of dedicated support services are here for you.
Other
College and sixth form student life
Find out more about what life is like being a college or sixth form student at University College Birmingham and what studying at the heart of the city and the country has to offer.
Other
Study a UCB Programme Overseas
Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas
Other
Benefits and services
Our former students’ association with the UCB community extends well beyond the last lecture and graduation.
Other
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food
Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food is our award-winning training restaurant on campus where our food and hospitality students gain essential kitchen and front-of-house experience.
Other
Welcome information for new and returning students
Welcome, induction and enrolment information for new and returning students at University College Birmingham.
Other
Our sustainability
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.
Other
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.
Other
Apprenticeships for Employers
Whether you are a small, independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to suit you.
Other
Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…
Other
Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead
Kathleen Hennessy-Priest
Other
Health simulation suites
Our health and social care, nursing and physiotherapy students can experience varied practice settings in our simulation suites, including a six-bed hospital ward.
Other
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse and Senior Lecturer, Community Specialist Practice Programme Lead
Malaika Eparh
Other
Apprenticeships
Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons)
Entry
September
Other
Lecturer
Ankit Bairwa
Other
Senior Lecturer
Emma Davis
Other
Lecturer
Ros Davis
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
Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education
Debbie Hocknull
Other
Lead Nurse for Education
Sarah Darling
Other
Senior Lecturer
Cathy Lord
Other
Lecturer
Claudette Bailey
Other
Lecturer
Peter McLuskie
Other
Lecturer
Andrea De Marchi
Other
Associate Lecturer
Kaleem Ullah
Other
Lecturer
Valentina Basile
Other
Lecturer
Emma Smith
Other
Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead
Shar Randall
Other
Senior Lecturer
Matthew Holmes
Other
Apprenticeships
Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)
Mode of study
Full-Time
Other
Learning experience
In this section we tell you how to improve the presentation and the quality of your academic work. There are also some simple ‘rules and regs’ intended to ensure a more harmonious learning environment.