Other

Lecturer

Emma Davis

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer

Ken Edwards

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Alison Williams

Other

Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

Other

Lecturer

Katy Heaton

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

Other

Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Senior Lecturer

Alis Wren

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

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

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

Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.

Other

Learning and Teaching Strategy

The Learning and Teaching Strategy outlines our commitment to delivering transformative, career-focused education. It provides a clear direction for students and staff, underpinned by principles of inclusivity, digital innovation, and personalised learning, preparing graduates to lead and thrive in a…

Other

International tuition fees

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

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

School and college outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

Other

Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

Other

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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

Contact us

There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.

Other

Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

Other

Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

Other

Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

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

Media, Communications and Engagement Team

We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.

Other

British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Other

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Other

OFS Transparency Return

Information on the OFS Transparency Review and Transparency Return

Other

Work for us

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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

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

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

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

Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

Other

Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

Other

Open to the public

We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.

Other

How to apply

Learn more on how to apply for a college, undergraduate or postgraduate course at University College Birmingham.

Other

English language entry requirements

Find out more about the English language requirements.

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.

News and insights

MA Tourism students are pop-up business entrepreneurs

MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration held an exhibition where they presented their pop-up tourism concepts for the island of Lanzarote as part of a live project.

News and insights

MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs

Groups of Culinary Arts Management postgraduate students put together successful business plans for new pub concepts to be judged by a panel of industry professionals.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Postgraduate students are consultants for the Lanzarote Tourist Board

Postgraduate Tourism students studying MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration travelled to Lanzarote as part of their Live Project module.

News and insights

Classical cuisine mixed with a modern approach is a recipe for success

The MA Culinary Arts Management programme targets those seeking to develop a professional career within the culinary environment of the hospitality industry.

News and insights

Postgraduate students reveal their entrepreneurial skills

Students on UCB’s MA Culinary Arts Management course combined their creative thinking and business acumen to present their ideas for a new pub business to a panel of industry professionals.

News and insights

UCB alumni Vuly opens her own hotel in The Maldives

MA Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality and Tourism alumni Vuly Nazim has opened up her own beachfront boutique hotel in Hulhumalé in The Maldives.

News and insights

Over 70 staff awarded higher education fellowship

More than 70 UCB lecturers and support staff were hailed Fellows of the Higher Education Academy/Advance HE (HEA) at an event celebrating commitment to excellence.

News and insights

Innovative new education partnership is 'Made in Birmingham'

A ground-breaking new partnership between the University of Birmingham and University College Birmingham is set to offer young people across the West Midlands and beyond innovative new routes into a university education.

News and insights

Transition Day helps students moving into next stage of education

University College Birmingham has held its first Transition Day for new further and higher education students with neurodiversity or disability.

News and insights

UCB alumni Robert makes small food business prosper

MA Culinary Arts Management alumni Robert Popham is set for success as a technical manager and development chef, and speaks to us about his time at university, his career and how UCB helped him find his place within the food…

News and insights

UCB celebrates silver award in new higher education assessment

University College Birmingham has been awarded silver for the quality of its teaching in the Government's new higher education grading assessment published today (June 20).

News and insights

AI could revolutionise higher education, according to lecturer research

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise higher education and improve the student experience at universities, but it still has limitations, according to a marketing expert at University College Birmingham.

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

'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.

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

School pupils given taster of higher education at Future U at UCB

Pupils from schools across the West Midlands were given an introduction to the world of higher education during an action-packed two-day event at University College Birmingham.

News and insights

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.

News and insights

Charity founder supporting disadvantaged children receives honorary fellowship

Dr Rachel Carr OBE, a charity founder who has dedicated her career to supporting thousands of disadvantaged young people to achieve success in their education, has been made an honorary fellow of University College Birmingham.

News and insights

NatWest reveals UCB's Business School as exclusive education partner for Entrepreneur Awards

The Business School at UCB has been named as education partner for the West Midlands regional Great British Entrepreneur Awards, organised by major retail and commercial bank NatWest.

News and insights

New education centre to open thanks to joint university partnership

University Birmingham East is driven by a shared commitment to addressing challenges faced by children growing up facing disadvantage and a belief in the transformative power of education.

News and insights

Shortlisted for best nursing student experience and education provider

University College Birmingham has once again been shortlisted in the national Student Nursing Times Awards for Best Student Experience and Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration). Judges selected the University based on its excellence in nursing education and inspiring…

News and insights

Sense of community stands out in postgraduate student experience survey

Students were most positive about our community in this year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), the largest survey of its kind in higher education.

News and insights

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…

Other

Lecturer

Emma Davis

Other

Senior Lecturer

Jayne Hackett

Other

Lecturer

Dr Jane Bradford

Other

Head of Department

Rebecca Taylor

Other

Lecturer

Laura Holloway

Other

Lecturer

Ken Edwards

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Alison Williams

Other

Senior Lecturer

Laura Main

Other

Lecturer

Katy Heaton

Other

Director of Nurse Education

Kathryn Riley

Other

Lead Nurse for Education

Sarah Darling

Other

Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Lecturer

Kirsten Smith

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

Business School Accreditation Leadership

Beverley Compaore

Other

Senior Lecturer

Portia Foster

Other

Senior Lecturer

Alis Wren

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

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

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

Graduate Outcomes Survey

The Graduate Outcomes survey is a statutory, national survey managed by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It captures information on what graduates are doing 15 months after their course has ended.

Other

Learning and Teaching Strategy

The Learning and Teaching Strategy outlines our commitment to delivering transformative, career-focused education. It provides a clear direction for students and staff, underpinned by principles of inclusivity, digital innovation, and personalised learning, preparing graduates to lead and thrive in a…

Other

International tuition fees

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

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

School and college outreach

Our schools liaison and outreach team coordinates a variety of initiatives to raise aspirations and broaden awareness and understanding of Higher Education.

Other

Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

Other

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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

Contact us

There are many ways you can contact University College Birmingham, from phone and email to social media.

Other

Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

Other

Work experience placements

We firmly believe work experience is the most effective way for you to embed your ‘world of work’ and occupational skills, as well as providing employers a fantastic opportunity to support the development of potential employees of the future.

Other

Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

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

Media, Communications and Engagement Team

We welcome contact from journalists and media professionals and can provide academic experts who can speak on a variety of topics representing our curriculum areas for broadcast media and press.

Other

British Psychological Society accreditation

Our undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Other

Student charter

Our student charter has been written by staff and students to clearly set out what we expect of each other and the responsibilities of all those within our community.

Other

OFS Transparency Return

Information on the OFS Transparency Review and Transparency Return

Other

Work for us

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? University College Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities, spanning a diverse range of roles in both academia and professional services.

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

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

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

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

Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador scheme provides opportunities for flexible, part-time work that will fit around your studies while you enhance your CV.

Other

Whatuni award winners 2024

University College Birmingham has won awards for its student support, international and postgraduate provision in the only awards in the UK based solely on student choice.

Other

Open to the public

We offer a wide range of services at University College Birmingham.

Other

How to apply

Learn more on how to apply for a college, undergraduate or postgraduate course at University College Birmingham.

Other

English language entry requirements

Find out more about the English language requirements.

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.