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Ed Benskin

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Darren Chesworth

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Associate Lecturer

Ben Franks

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Department of Sport

Our Department of Sport provides hands-on training in everything from strength and conditioning to sports therapy and specialist management courses for the sports industry, with access to cutting-edge facilities.

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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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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 –…

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Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

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Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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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.

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Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

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Senior Lecturer

Scott Banks

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Director of Strategic Partnership Projects

Mark Godwin

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Senior Lecturer

Matthew Holmes

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Lecturer

Andrea De Marchi

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Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

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Lecturer

David Hall

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Lecturer

Dr Fiona Higgs

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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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New industry accreditation for strength, conditioning and sports nutrition students

Students on the Strength, Conditioning and Sports Nutrition degree at University College Birmingham now have wider access to industry networks and opportunities thanks to a brand new course accreditation from a top industry body.

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Strength of student voice recognised in National Student Survey 2024

University College Birmingham’s commitment to listening to the voices of its students has been recognised in the National Student Survey 2024. The University scored 84.5% in the annual survey for taking on student feedback to improve courses, six points higher…

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UCB and Schwarzkopf project makes dreams come true

An innovative talent-spotting project, pioneered by University College Birmingham in association with Schwarzkopf, is going from strength to strength.

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UCB aims high with its apprenticeship programme

University College Birmingham’s apprenticeship programme is going from strength to strength – with 30 per cent of its current cohort on a higher level apprenticeship.

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University joins the Association of Event Venues

The membership brings together the strength of Tourism and Event Management courses on offer at the University, with the combined voice of venues both in the UK and Internationally.

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Kanwal Rauf

Kanwal brings vast expertise to this new course and is dedicated to promoting learning strengths across diverse groups of students.

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Mark Godwin

Lecturer Mark has 25 years of elite sport performance and coaching experience. He reveals what you can gain from our master’s course.

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University of Warwick partnership set to boost young people and economic recovery

The University of Warwick and University College Birmingham have announced a new partnership that will provide more opportunities for young people and strengthen the post pandemic economic recovery of the West Midlands.

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Enriched global learning experiences underway with new partnership

A new partnership between the Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts (SSCA) in India and University College Birmingham will strengthen academic experiences for students with a special new programme.

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hired@UCB helps cricket-mad student secure dream placement with Warwickshire

A sports student at University College Birmingham has praised staff for helping him to secure his dream placement at one of the country's elite cricket clubs.

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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.

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Minute’s silence for student in first game between sports undergraduates and Blues

A minute’s silence was held for a University College Birmingham student who tragically died last month at the first game in a new partnership between the University and Birmingham City FC.

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Kayaking star hails UCB after winning bronze at international canoe marathon

A sports student has praised University College Birmingham staff for their support after winning bronze...

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Ivan Cobb becomes UCB boxing coach

As of September this year, National boxing coach Ivan Cobb will be joining the UCB Boxing Academy as Head Coach and assessor.

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Could you be the next Olympic champion?

University College Birmingham is launching the UCB Boxing Academy for 16 –18 year olds in September 2015.

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Nicola Brady

While studying at university, Nicola realised that as well as participating in sport, she had a passion for coaching and teaching others.

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Laura Ellery

Starting her career at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Laura called on her longstanding clinical and teaching expertise to develop this new degree.

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Mark Newman

Mark has worked with everyone from the UK Fire Service to Women’s Championship footballers, so brings vast experience to his teaching.

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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.

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Sports scholar Kai enjoys triumphant debut at Royal Windsor Triathlon

A University College Birmingham sports scholar has swum, cycled and run his way to glory in a prestigious UK triathlon – with a helping hand from UCB.

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Sports students to benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in deal with Birmingham rugby club

A major new partnership has been agreed that will allow UCB sports students to use a state-of-the-art all-weather pitch and a physio suite on the edge of the city centre.

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Top Midlands clubs among firms coming to sports employability extravaganza

Sports students will have the chance to meet with staff from top Midlands sports clubs as part of an employability extravaganza at University College Birmingham.

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Seconds out for new boxing recruits

Niall Farrell, a member of UCB's new Boxing Academy, has urged young fighters to follow his lead and compete at international level.

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Champion MMA fighter among experts to speak at UCB sports conference

Britain’s first female to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is among the speakers at a conference to be staged at UCB next month. And she will be joined by a handful of other experts as the university stages…

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Birmingham City FC partnership gives school leavers new pathway into sports career

An exciting new pathway to help school leavers land their dream career in sport is on its way thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership between University College Birmingham and Birmingham City Football Club.

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High-flying Bournville Rugby wear UCB logo on shirts in major Avery Fields deal

Rugby union side Bournville RFC will proudly display University College Birmingham on their shirts this season as part of a major continuing partnership between the club and UCB.

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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.

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Grenade boss shares secrets of success at employer networking event

The boss of nutrition brand Grenade shared the secrets of his entrepreneurial journey at an event at the University hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC).

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New CIMSPA partnership provides employability boost for UCB's sports managers of the future

University College Birmingham has partnered with a prestigious professional body within the sports industry to provide a wealth of benefits for UCB's budding sports managers.

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Seconds out…UCB Boxing Academy launched

University College Birmingham hopes to unearth the next generation of British boxing stars with the launch of a dedicated new academy.

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Sports scholar eyes international success after winning national hurdles title

A sports scholar from University College Birmingham is targeting a spot at this summer's biggest international athletics championships after securing his first senior national title.

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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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Sports graduate makes Top 100 in UK marketing influencer awards

A go-getting graduate who now organises VIP hospitality for the likes of Wimbledon has been named one of the top 100 influencers in marketing.

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Olympic runner among University's sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme

From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, there is no doubt University College Birmingham's newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.

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From ‘nothing’ to nationwide – how Marcus built flourishing sports therapy firm

From running a part-time injury care unit out of his car to opening his own sports therapy clinic and making preparations to expand nationwide – it's been quite a journey in business for University College Birmingham graduate Marcus Slade.

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Ex-student Kyle’s football career hits new heights with Huddersfield Town

Things are really kicking off for a former University College Birmingham student-turned-professional footballer who has been snapped up by a Championship club.

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Footballers fly the flag for St Kitts and Nevis at international championship

Two budding young footballers from University College Birmingham have had the chance to perform on the international stage by representing their country in a top continental competition.

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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.

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Track star Sadam eyes Commonwealth Games after medal success in new event

A University College Birmingham athlete is hoping to follow his Olympic debut by representing England at this year's Commonwealth Games – after winning a medal on one of his first attempts at a new event.

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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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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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Sports Management degree becomes first in the world to gain DMI accreditation

University College Birmingham's Sports Management degree has become the first course of its kind in the world to be accredited by the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI).

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Young boxers set their sights on 2020 Olympics

The first students to enrol with the UCB Boxing Academy have declared themselves fighting fit – and dreaming of Olympic glory.

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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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Blog | What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

You may have heard of foundation years and foundation degrees and wondered what the difference really is. In this blog, we look at both to help you decide whether a foundation degree is right for you.

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Women's health in sport to top agenda at university conference

University College Birmingham is set to host its sixth annual Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Conference (SPARC), with women's health in sport and exercise firmly at the top of the agenda.

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Judo ace off to World Championships after supporting Paralympians to glory in Tokyo

A judo ace studying at University College Birmingham is off to the Junior World Championships after supporting the Paralympic team to glory in Tokyo.

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Partnership expands University’s global reach

The MoU will strengthen the ties between the two institutions and foster a new partnership that will see students and academics benefit. The signing also saw an enterprising discussion around student exchange programmes and further collaboration that will enrich students…

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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.

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Students to benefit from UCB recruitment agency award

A recruitment agency based at UCB has been named as one of the most improved in the country after it announced a massive increase in turnover.

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British champ Balal has eyes on world prize

Sports student Balal Ahmed has weighty ambitions after winning the British junior title for the classic bench press.

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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.

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Amadeus head chef gets spicy at UCB for National Apprenticeship Week

The head chef of the NEC Group’s award-winning catering business Amadeus fired over to UCB to give apprentices a masterclass in Asian spices to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.

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UCB's Young Researchers Conference bigger and better than ever

Sixteen primary and secondary school students from across Birmingham were visiting fellows to UCB this week, presenting precocious university projects to lecturers, teachers and academics.

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EUGangs Project representatives travel to Italy for transnational meeting

University College Birmingham lecturers travelled to Italy to represent the University at the EUGangs Project’s fourth transnational meeting.

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UCB provides seriously cool apprenticeships

UCB have partnered up with Planet Ice and Silver Blades to implement employment and training initiatives designed to recruit, educate, nurture and develop young people within the ice rink and ice sports industries.

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Blenheim Palace placements are jewel in crown for international students

International students on a variety of hospitality courses are receiving the right, royal chance to do work placements at the famous Blenheim Palace thanks to UCB and its employability service, hired@UCB.

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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…

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Family fortunes! Mum and daughter hairdressing duo amongst winners of glossy photoshoot

Nine top students on UCB's Hair and Beauty programmes, including mother and daughter Jo and Shayla Ullah, descended on UCB's studios last week for a professional photo shoot using an exclusive new line of high-end Schwarzkopf hair products.

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Employability Week inspires students

The College of Food’s February 2015 Employability week was a huge success, with VRQ Level 3 Chef Diploma students learning how their skills can be applied in the world of work and gaining an insight into possible career opportunities.

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Students and Staff at ICCA Summer Debate

Higher Education Students and Lecturers from Tourism, Hospitality and Events programmes have presented at the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) UK & Ireland Summer Debate.

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University lecturer showcases research on visual storytelling at LABRC 2026

Arwen Zheng shares her visual storytelling research at transdisciplinary conference.

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Graduation pride for UCB's star boxers

Elite fighters from UCB’s Boxing Academy have graduated in the knowledge they have been “absolutely on the right path” to success.

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University College Birmingham launches region's most prestigious chef apprenticeship

University College Birmingham is launching a prestigious new course for apprentice chefs in partnership with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts.

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Lecturer

Ed Benskin

Other

Lecturer

Darren Chesworth

Other

Associate Lecturer

Ben Franks

Other

Department of Sport

Our Department of Sport provides hands-on training in everything from strength and conditioning to sports therapy and specialist management courses for the sports industry, with access to cutting-edge facilities.

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

Our economic impact

At University College Birmingham, we are supporting our region to grow and develop to ensure it meets its skills priorities. Independent analysis has identified that we have a total economic impact of £358 million across the UK.

Other

Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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

Accessibility Statement

The website will aim to achieve the recommended government standard for web accessibility.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Scott Banks

Other

Director of Strategic Partnership Projects

Mark Godwin

Other

Senior Lecturer

Matthew Holmes

Other

Lecturer

Andrea De Marchi

Other

Programme Lead, Sports Coaching and Education

Nathan Price

Other

Lecturer

David Hall

Other

Lecturer

Dr Fiona Higgs

Other

Masterclasses

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