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Apprenticeship courses

Discover our full range of apprenticeships at University College Birmingham.

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Short courses and CPD

Short courses at University College Birmingham enable you to build new skills, delve into a new hobby or continue your professional development.

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Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology enables students to put theory into practice in the real world through practical opportunities, work-based learning and hands-on experience in the lab.

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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…

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Head of the Psychology Department

Dr Helen McEwan

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Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

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Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

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Psychology Teaching and Learning Technician

Dr Chris Higton

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British Psychological Society accreditation

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

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Senior Lecturer

Dr Daniella Nayyar

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Teacher - Psychology

Ellie Dickinson

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Schools

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

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Lecturer

Chunyang Liang

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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.

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Lecturer

Nazia Zarin

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University of Birmingham accreditation

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.

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Publication of historical qualifications

University College Birmingham offers a wide range of vocational degree courses. Read more on the University's publication of historical qualifications.

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University of Warwick accreditation

Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.

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School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

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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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Lecturer

Dr Lourdes Santos-Merx

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Masterclasses

These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.

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Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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

Apprenticeship courses

Discover our full range of apprenticeships at University College Birmingham.

Other

Short courses and CPD

Short courses at University College Birmingham enable you to build new skills, delve into a new hobby or continue your professional development.

Other

Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology enables students to put theory into practice in the real world through practical opportunities, work-based learning and hands-on experience in the lab.

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

Head of the Psychology Department

Dr Helen McEwan

Other

Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

Other

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

Other

Psychology Teaching and Learning Technician

Dr Chris Higton

Other

British Psychological Society accreditation

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

Other

Senior Lecturer

Dr Daniella Nayyar

Other

Teacher - Psychology

Ellie Dickinson

Other

Schools

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

Other

Lecturer

Chunyang Liang

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

Lecturer

Nazia Zarin

Other

University of Birmingham accreditation

Many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited and validated by the University of Birmingham, one of the world's top academic institutions.

Other

Publication of historical qualifications

University College Birmingham offers a wide range of vocational degree courses. Read more on the University's publication of historical qualifications.

Other

University of Warwick accreditation

Some of our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses are accredited and awarded by the University of Warwick, a prestigious Russell Group university.

Other

School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

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

Lecturer

Dr Lourdes Santos-Merx

Other

Masterclasses

These sessions give you and your students an interactive taster of our degree courses from our academic teaching staff.

Other

Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days, where you can find out more about our courses, our facilities and speak to current students and staff.

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.

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.

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New business and computing access courses launched to open path to university

University College Birmingham has stepped up its support for adults who want to move up in their education journey with the launch of two new access courses that open the path to a degree.

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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.

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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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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Renowned college of food to open culinary school in Chelmsley Wood

University College Birmingham is opening a culinary school in the Chelmsley Wood shopping centre. Free courses will provide introductory training for the hospitality sector, for adults and young people.

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New free app to guide young people through UCB courses and careers

Teenagers can get a taste of further education at UCB without leaving home, thanks to an exciting new app. BeMe@UCB provides a fun, interactive look at the varied career paths open to students, whether it is working in tourism, childcare,…

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Nurses' Day Spotlight – Mandeep Lally

For Nurses' Day this year, we’re highlighting one of our incredible nursing apprenticeships lecturers, Mandeep Lally, who features as one of the incredible women in the book 75 Years, 75 Women, 75 Words.

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New funding available for V300 postgraduate nurse prescribing course

The Department of Health and Nutrition has successfully secured new funding for registered nurses hoping to embark on our recently created nurse prescribing course.

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Ed's memory lives on in logo for new 'elite boxer' course

The memory of a former UCB student who died doing the sport he loved will live on after his image was chosen to help promote a new boxing course.

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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.

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Blog | Can I go through Clearing if I change my mind on my course?

There are many good reasons you might choose to access a course through the Clearing system, so don’t think of it as second best or a last resort; think of it more as a reset button when circumstances change.

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University receives British Psychological Society degree accreditation

Psychology degrees at University College Birmingham have received the official seal of approval from the leading professional association in the field.

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UCB's new health and social care course is first of its kind

UCB is blazing a trail with its innovative new health and social care course which allows practitioners to be assessed while they work.

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UCB sports students boost coaching credentials on FA course

Sports students at University College Birmingham have boosted their coaching credentials after completing a Football Association course provided by UCB staff.

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New paramedic science course students embark on first front-line placement

Students from the new Paramedic Science BSc course ventured out on placement for the first time this week.

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University partners with Blues and Shrews on new Football Business Management course

University College Birmingham has teamed up with two professional football clubs to launch a brand new course opening doors to a range of careers in the sport.

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Hotelier and UCB course partner hailed one of UK's top bosses

A hotel company which offers a bespoke management course created with University College Birmingham has been recognised as one of the top six employers in the UK.

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Students work with MasterChef champ to serve up five-course VIP meal

Students from University College Birmingham had a lesson like no other when they got to work with MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Lee to prepare a five-course feast for VIP guests from across Birmingham.

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Great day for gran as Johan graduates from course she taught

Retired senior lecturer Mary Elkerton couldn’t have been prouder to see her grandson graduate from UCB this week – especially when his course is one of today’s equivalents of the one she taught at the University for 31 years.

News and insights

Dr Helen McEwan

From being introduced to psychology in further education, Helen developed a fascination with the brain and behaviour which led her into the field of Psychology.

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Flying high tourism student presented with award at Houses of Parliament

Model student Kayleigh Parrott-Goldthorp is flying high after being officially recognised at a leading travel and tourism association's annual awards, celebrating the UK's very highest calibre students in the field.

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UCB is a member of The Big Hoot parliament

Birmingham has seen an increase of owls this summer, courtesy of Wild in Art’s The Big Hoot event.

News and insights

Dr Chris Higton

As a practitioner with a deep interest in both psychology and health, Chris is passionate about the profound versatility of this field and its impact at all levels.

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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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Teen scores place on flagship hospitality course

A young Cheshire hotelier has been named as the first recruit for a new collaborative Management Trainee course in partnership with hotel management company RBH and University College Birmingham.