Practical university courses to kick-start your career
with award-winning support and industry opportunities built in
Hands-on degrees with vital industry experience
At University College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of practical foundation and bachelor's undergraduate degrees, as well as HTQs, many of which have no exams and are assessed by coursework and assignments.
We cover so many subject areas too, from business, tourism and hospitality, food, events and business to engineering and construction, cyber security, marketing, sport, psychology, education and the creative services.
Our courses are developed with our industry partners and offer plenty of work placement opportunities, so you can leave with the skills, knowledge and experience to play a vital part in shaping your industry.
Find the best university course for you and discover the range of careers you could go into and how much you could earn.
Explore our degree courses
Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
Dream of becoming a nurse? Featuring multiple placements and supported by our outstanding facilities, this innovative course will prepare you for a rewarding career w…
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Aesthetics BA (Hons) / FdA
Join the booming aesthetics industry by taking our hands-on training course. Master a range of non-medical procedures and put your skills into practice in our on-ca…
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Architectural Technology HNC
There are lots of advantages to studying Architectural Technology. This higher national certificate enables you to build up your knowledge and practical skills in…
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Aviation and Airport Management BA (Hons) / FdA
Take off on an exciting international career by studying our Aviation and Airport Management course. Gain in-depth knowledge of how the aviatio…
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Bakery and Patisserie Technology BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Passionate about baking? Whether you dream of being a chocolatier, patissier, making artisan breads or working as a bakery technologist, thi…
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Building Services Engineering HNC
Our full-time or part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Building Services Engineering (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) enables you to build…
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Business Enterprise BA (Hons) / FdA
Dream of being your own boss? If you aspire to set up your own company or advance in management positions throughout the enterprising service sector, this…
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Business Management BA (Hons) / FdA
Want to forge a flourishing career in the competitive world of business? This CMI-accredited degree course will give you a sound grounding in everything fr…
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Childhood and Education Studies BA (Hons) (Online)
Do you want a childhood education degree that offers the flexibility of distance learning? This online degree course will enable you to buil…
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Civil Engineering HNC
This full-time or part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) Civil Engineering enables you to build up your knowledge and practical skills in civil engineering to becom…
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Computer Science BSc (Hons) / FdSc
Open the doors to a future in the modern world of technology. Our Computer Science degree lets you explore the latest cutting-edge topics in the computing i…
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Construction Management BSc (Hons)
Our full-time BSc in Construction Management enables you to build up your knowledge and practical construction skills to become a vital professional in a ra…
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£5k Cost of Living Allowance
At University College Birmingham, we believe the cost of living shouldn’t hold you back from achieving your goals. That’s why we’re providing UK full-time undergraduate students starting in February or September 2026 with £5,000 each to support expenses like food, bills, and transport - completely free, with no need to pay it back.
Reasons to study with us
- £200 million investment into campuses, equipment and resources
- City centre location - surrounded by booming businesses, gorgeous green spaces and vibrant nightlife
- Network of 1,000 employer contacts to provide valuable placements and excellent careers guidance through HIRED
- Award-winning support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024)
Community and support
Our community is diverse and inclusive, helping you forge lifelong friendships, find your people through clubs and societies and build a home away from home.
We also have award-winning support, with expert teams on hand for you to to access everything from academic writing support to help with your health and wellbeing. Our top priority is ensuring you have no barriers to study.
Get to know us
Join our upcoming open day and learn what it's like to study with us. Our friendly student ambassadors will show you around the facilities and tell you all about student life at University College Birmingham.