Undergraduate prospectus 2017
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Contents
www.birmingham.ac.uk
The UCAS code for Birmingham is B32
Your personalised webpage
Welcome
The city on your doorstep
Why Birmingham?
Supporting you
Providing opportunities for you
Shape your future
The city of Birmingham
Campus developments
A place to call home
Green campus at the
heart of a vibrant city
Campus life
Sport
A global university
Learn with the best
What can I do with...?
Arts, Law and Humanities
Physical Sciences
Engineering
Life and Environmental Sciences
Medical and Dental Sciences
Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
Course directory
Joint Honours programmes
How to apply
Entry requirements
Costs and financial support
Visit the University
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YOUR PERSONALISED WEBPAGE
CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY IS A REALLY EXCITING AND IMPORTANT
DECISION. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ENOUGH
INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, THE COURSES
YOU CAN STUDY HERE, AND OUR VIBRANT CITY SO THAT YOU KNOW
CHOOSING BIRMINGHAM IS THE RIGHT DECISION FOR YOU.
In this prospectus you will find a complete list of our courses
(from page 60) and the typical offers we make, an overview of
our subject areas and a flavour of the Birmingham experience.
Get an insight into campus life, where you could be living and
all the transformational redevelopments we are making to
enhance your learning and living experience at Birmingham.
It also introduces you to your personalised webpage,
which we have created to help you on your journey.
CLAIM YOURS NOW TO:
View detailed information about your favourite courses all in
one place
Register for an open day
Find hints and tips for making the best possible UCAS application
from our current students and academics
Receive reminders about important deadlines for your application
Find a personalised newsfeed and video playlist based on your favourite courses
All in one place, accessible straight from your PC, tablet or phone,
whenever you need it!
UNCONDITIONAL
OFFERS
Many of our subject areas are
included in our Unconditional Offer
Scheme, which will provide you with
an unconditional offer to study at
Birmingham. To be eligible for an
unconditional offer, you will need to
be on-track to receive exceptional
results and demonstrate excellent
achievement through previous
academic performance, as well as
a strong personal statement and
reference.
For more information visit:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
unconditional
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Welcome
There has never been a more exciting
time to join the vibrant community here
at the University of Birmingham. Over the
next few months you will have choices
to make about your future and we hope
to welcome you here.
Our beautiful, historic campus is
being transformed. You will enjoy stateof-the-art student accommodation,
our exceptional new sports and leisure
facilities, and an inspirational new library.
Birmingham is acknowledged as one of
the world’s great universities. We are
proud to offer an outstanding educational
experience delivered by excellent
teachers in a global university renowned
for its research and teaching. We
encourage bold, independent thinking
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The global university at the
heart of an ambitious city
and provide exceptional, research-led,
academic programmes that will stretch
and challenge you. At Birmingham you
can continue to unlock your potential.
We will support you on your personal
learning journey. Given the opportunity
to flourish among some of the finest
academic minds in the world and
access to outstanding extracurricular
opportunities, you will develop the
intellectual expertise and practical
skills required by today’s demanding
employers. Little wonder that we
are The Times and The Sunday
Times University of the Year for
Graduate Employment 2016.
By choosing Birmingham you will join a
community of brilliant, creative people,
benefit from world-class facilities and
international networks, and be part
of a stimulating environment in which
important things happen.
Professor Sir David Eastwood
Vice-Chancellor
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FACT
p Birmingham
is the youngest city in Europe, with
under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of its population
p We are the only university in mainland Britain with our
own railway station on campus, aptly named ‘University’
p With over 8,000 acres of parks and open space,
Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK
Please note: journey times are for guidance
only and are based on the average time taken
for off-peak trains travelling between mainland
UK city centre stations.
The city on your doorstep
The city on your doorstep
STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM MEANS
THAT YOU BENEFIT FROM BOTH AN EXCITING AND BUSY
CITY, AND A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC CAMPUS. IF YOU LIKE THE
BUZZ OF A VIBRANT CITY, THERE ARE A PLENTY OF WAYS TO
TRANSPORT YOURSELF INTO THE HEART OF BIRMINGHAM.
A FULL TAXI OF FRIENDS
CAN COST AS LITTLE AS
£3 EACH FROM THE CITY
TO CAMPUS, PERFECT
AFTER A FUN NIGHT OUT
TAXI
NINE LOCAL BUS SERVICES
DIRECTLY SERVE THE
UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDE
LINKS TO THE CITY CENTRE
CATCH THE TRAIN FROM
UNIVERSITY STATION STRAIGHT
TO BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET
IN EIGHT MINUTES
TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE AND
WALK ALONG THE CANALS THAT
RUN FROM CAMPUS INTO THE
HEART OF BIRMINGHAM
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Why Birmingham?
WHEN YOU CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM, YOU ARE CHOOSING TO
STUDY AT AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY, RENOWNED FOR
CHANGING LIVES AND TRANSFORMING SOCIETY.
By studying here, you will be emulating
some of the most prominent thinkers
this country has produced. Birmingham
offers the best of both worlds, a stunning
green campus just a few minutes from the
exciting, vibrant city centre. When you
choose Birmingham, you will benefit from
high-quality teaching in a world-class
research institution that nurtures talent
and will support you throughout your
life and career.
BIRMINGHAM
IS ONE OF THE
ROUGH GUIDE
TOP TEN CITIES
TO VISIT IN THE
WORLD
2015.
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
IS THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT 2016.
40%
OF BIRMINGHAM’S
STUDENTS CHOOSE
TO STAY TO WORK
IN THE REGION
AFTER GRADUATING.
WE ARE REGULARLY
RANKED IN THE
TOP 5
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE COUNTRY
FOR SPORTS.
Why Birmingham?
THE UNIVERSITY
OF BIRMINGHAM
IS ONE OF THE
TOP RESEARCH
UNIVERSITIES
IN THE COUNTRY AND
A MEMBER OF THE
NAMED BRITAIN’S
‘FOODIEST
TOWN’BY THE
RICH IN HERITAGE
BIRMINGHAM IS BRIMMING
WITH CHARACTER AND
DELICIOUS FOOD CHOICES.
IN 1900.
NEW YORK TIMES,
AND CULTURE,
THE UNIVERSITY
WAS ESTABLISHED
RUSSELL GROUP.
CONSISTENTLY EXCELLING IN NATIONAL
AND INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE TABLES
BIRMINGHAM IS RANKED
76TH IN THE WORLD.
(QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2015/16)
EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELDS,
OUR ACADEMICS SHAPE POLICY,
CHANGE LIVES AND INFLUENCE
SOCIETY.
OUR EDGBASTON
CAMPUS IS IN THE
TOP TEN
MOST
BEAUTIFUL
CAMPUSES
IN BRITAIN.
(THE TELEGRAPH)
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Supporting you
TO ENABLE YOU TO DEVELOP AS A LEARNER, DEVELOP
YOUR IDEAS, DEVELOP YOUR OPINIONS AND ACHIEVE
YOUR POTENTIAL WE WILL PUT YOU AT THE HEART OF YOUR
LEARNING. WE WILL BE ENCOURAGING YOU TO CONTINUE
YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE MOST INDEPENDENT AND
SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNER YOU CAN BE.
Achieving your goals
As you progress through your degree
programme, this approach will enable you
to control your own learning and encourage
you to develop the qualities that employers
are looking for in today’s university
graduates: creativity, independence, team
working, goal setting and problem solving.
We’re here to help you develop those skills
that will give you the tools to succeed in
your study and your future career.
Adjusting to life at university
Students tell us that the first term at
university often goes by really quickly, and
is very much about adjusting to a new way
of learning and often living. We understand
that and so provide a progress review
for all students in the first weeks of the
Spring Term to remind you of the University
resources and the range of opportunities
offered to support your development and
learning. This includes a meeting with your
personal tutor to look at how you have
made the transition into life at university.
WHAT STUDY SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?
To help you settle in as quickly as
possible, you will have access to a
comprehensive support system to
assist, encourage and inspire you.
oIn
addition to your personal tutor
you have welfare tutors based in
your school and department who
can assist with both academic and
welfare concerns.
oYou will receive individual feedback
on your assignments to enable you
to understand how you are doing
and what you might need to do to
improve further.
oSpecialist
learning support services
are available for disabled students to
enable inclusive access to learning
and learning resources. Please see
page 12 for more information.
oThe Academic Skills Centre is
available to provide you with the
academic writing, mathematical and
general academic skills support you
need to succeed in your studies.
Its services include a workshop
programme, online self-help tutorials,
and individual appointments with
specialist advisers.
Your studies: the Birmingham learning experience
FACT
Our new academic library is designed
to be an inspirational place for you to
study, with an array of facilities to suit
different working styles.
Artist’s impression of the new academic library, open Autumn 2016
SHAPING YOUR OWN LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Studying at university will be different
from anything you have done before.
You can shape your own intellectual
development and that is particularly true
here in Birmingham. We are currently
completing our new academic library
to provide a leading environment within
which much of that development can
take place.
Lectures and seminars provide
opportunities for you to develop and hone
your ideas through dialogue and debate
with fellow students and tutors. During
your study you may find you spend a large
portion of your time at the library.
At Birmingham we understand that there
are many different learning styles and
techniques. To help tailor your learning
experience to you, we offer a wide range
of services and facilities to make our
support as personalised as possible.
The new library will have an array of
facilities to suit different working styles,
from group study spaces to silent
study rooms.
ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES
Every study space in the new library
will have power and excellent Wi-Fi
connectivity, and the building is
designed to flood the space with
natural light, to help make your learning
experience as enjoyable as possible.
We understand that a library is not just
a place to take out textbooks, but a
place to be and learn.
Students will have easy and intelligent
access to both printed and electronic
resources, including research material and
our library staff will be there to support you
all the way with a wide range of academic
and digital skills advice and help and
support when and where you need it.
Many of the resources are available off
campus 24/7 in the form of e-books,
e-journals and databases through the
library’s online resource discovery tool.
Our specialist staff will also assist you
to navigate collections and identify the
materials that you need. We provide
training and documentation to support
you with researching for your
assignments.
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Supporting you
We are here to support you
We understand that there may be
occasions when you need some
assistance to make the most of your
time with us. We provide a wide range
of student services to meet the needs of
our diverse student community. Our
teams of staff are dedicated to helping
you make the most of your opportunity
and finding you the assistance you need
to fulfil your potential and succeed. The
new Student Hub brings many of those
services together in one place in the
Aston Webb Building at the heart of the
campus. The Hub is also online with a
range of advice resources for you to
interact with. Whether you are looking for
information, guidance, emotional support
or a specific specialist student service it
is a great starting point.
SUPPORTING YOUR
WELLBEING
We provide a confidential service
to help you to manage practical,
emotional and psychological issues
that may have an impact on your life
at university and your academic
success. Our team of professional
counsellors and wellbeing advisers
offer one-to-one sessions, including
online counselling, and facilitate a
number of support groups covering
many issues that students experience
while at University.
The Guild of Students’ Advice and
Representation Centre (ARC) is
also a source of free professional
independent student advice. It is a
service dedicated to helping you on
a wide range of issues from money
to academic issues, employment,
housing and immigration questions.
ENABLING DISABLED
STUDENTS
We aim to create an inclusive
learning community. If you have
a disability (including long-term
health conditions, specific learning
disabilities such as dyslexia or a
mental health difficulty) our Disability
Learning Support and Mental
Health Service can help you to
have the best possible experience
at Birmingham. We positively
encourage you to tell us if you have
a disability so that we can support
you. Disclosing a disability will not
affect your academic course
admission but will ensure that you
receive any support or adjustments
you require. Our professional team
is available to provide you with
specialist advice and support to
access your academic student life
in general, including any disability
funding support you are entitled to.
ARE YOU STUDYING
AS A PARENT?
Your family matters! If you are
juggling your studies with the care
of young children, we provide two
day nurseries, situated close to the
heart of campus, offering a high
standard of care and experience.
Both are open five days a week for
51 weeks of the year, to fit around
your academic life.
FAITH AND
FRIENDSHIP
The University’s Multi-Faith
Chaplaincy is for students of all faiths
and none. Meet for worship, relax in
the Oasis Lounge or see a chaplain
for spiritual or religious advice and
pastoral counselling. We have
chaplains from most major faith
traditions, as well as many studentled faith groups and societies.
Learn more: www.intranet.
birmingham.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Your life: making the best of your time
Student Hub
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Providing opportunities for you
THE UNIVERSITY GREW OUT OF THE RADICAL VISION OF OUR
FIRST CHANCELLOR, JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, TO CREATE A NEW
MODEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1900, BIRMINGHAM
WAS ENGLAND’S FIRST CIVIC UNIVERSITY WHERE STUDENTS
FROM ALL RELIGIONS AND BACKGROUNDS WERE ACCEPTED
ON AN EQUAL BASIS.
The University is committed to
encouraging applications from families
and communities who have limited
experience of higher education.
We offer a wide range of activities
to help students find out more about
studying at the University before they
apply, including visits to campus,
subject masterclasses and residential
experiences.
For more information about these
activities, see www.birmingham.ac.uk/
outreach
ACCESS TO BIRMINGHAM (A2B)
A2B works with partner schools and colleges in the West Midlands to support
local students whose parents haven’t had the opportunity to benefit from higher
education. Applicants to A2B are offered a package of support called the A2B
module which includes a visit on campus, mock interview if appropriate, online
study skills and an assignment supervised by the University. Scholarships are given
to students who pass the A2B module and achieve the grades of a standard offer.
We are very pleased to see the success A2B students have, both during and after
their studies with us. For more information see www.birmingham.ac.uk/a2b
‘I know I would not be where I am
today without the support of the
outreach team from the University
and the various programmes on offer.
Without it, I would never have thought
to apply to university and without the
A2B scheme I wouldnot have been
confident enough to apply to such a
competitive and demanding course!
It has opened so many doors for me.’
Shayan, Medicine, graduated 2014,
now a Foundation Year 2 doctor.
Shayan is also one of our Birmingham
Heroes: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
research/heroes/medical-heroes.
aspx
BIRMINGHAM
HEROES
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Shape your future…
WE ARE RECOGNISED FOR OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING
YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES AND BEYOND. THIS HAS BEEN
POSSIBLE WITH A MULTI-MILLION POUND INVESTMENT INTO OUR
STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES AND NATIONAL AWARDWINNING INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS BOTH IN THE UK AND
OVERSEAS. WE ARE PROUD TO BE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT 2016.
Unique careers service
Our unique careers service is tailored
to your academic subject area, offering
a specialised team in each of our five
colleges, who can give you expert
advice on your chosen career. By making
the most of this tailored service you will
start to develop your career from the
moment you arrive.
Careers Network offers services that
can help you to identify and achieve
your career aspirations including:
o Helping you source great work
experience and jobs
o Enhancing your skills
o Assisting you with taking an
enterprising approach to developing
your career
o Providing one-to-one support with
CVs and job applications
o A range of services, allowing you
to feel confident about making
career choices
By making the most of these services,
you will stand out as an impressive
applicant as you enter a highly
competitive job market, or continue
with your academic career.
Careers Network works with a range
of partners to ensure that professional
and skilled roles are advertised to our
students and graduates, with links to
the world’s top graduate recruiters.
We host over 200 major events each
year, which include industry-specific
careers fairs and individual employer
presentations. You can also take part in
our skills series programme, giving you
the opportunity to enhance your skills
through workshops with key employers.
CAREERS
MENTORING
Mentoring is a unique opportunity
that allows students to receive
one-to-one advice from a
professional working in an area they
are interested in. This can be a great
way to understand how to succeed
in this area and be better prepared
for the workplace as well as receive
practical advice on employability.
For more information about the
Careers Network Mentoring Scheme
visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/
careersmentoring
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Personal Skills Award
The Personal Skills Award (PSA)
is the University’s award-winning
employability programme for our
undergraduate students. Celebrated
by the Association of Graduate
Recruiters and supported by a range
of graduate employers, the PSA
will enable you to develop, recognise
and articulate your skills effectively
in preparation for graduate employment.
Internships and work experience
We have developed a range of internships
and funded work experience placements
that will enhance both your professional
and personal skills while giving you the
practical experience that is required by
almost all graduate employers. In addition
to funding and support, we offer unique
opportunities to help you to rise above
the competition, with global internships
and placements available.
‘The PSA really is an incredible opportunity to recognise
and build upon useful skills for your career, but also
reflect on your experiences, network and get support
every step of the way.’
Lee Chapman, Music BA, third year
OUR STUDENTS
HAVE UNDERTAKEN
INTERNSHIPS
WITH MANY
ORGANISATIONS,
INCLUDING:
Santander
GlaxoSmithKline
PwC
KPMG
Cancer Research UK
Jaguar Land Rover
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
BP
IBM
Shape your future...
After graduation
When you graduate from Birmingham,
you become part of our wide and diverse
alumni network. You will join a community
of more than 300,000 people, including
Nobel Prize winners, Olympic medalists,
award-winning authors, stars of TV,
film and stage, and researchers in just
about every field of science and the arts
who have changed the world. We would
be proud to add your name to the list.
From internships and funding schemes
to guest lectures and pub quizzes, you
will have plenty of opportunities to meet
alumni both socially and professionally
to learn from their career and personal
experiences.
RISE ABOVE THE
COMPETITION
Global challenge is a unique scheme
to give ambitious students oncein-a-lifetime opportunities, funded
as interns in top global companies.
There are opportunities whatever your
subject or career interest. Previous
placements have included internships
at the British Consulate in Chicago;
Museum Victoria in Melbourne,
Australia and at GlaxoSmithKline in
Morocco, Argentina and Singapore.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
globalchallenge
DEVELOPING
ENTERPRISING
MINDS
Employers want students and
graduates with not only a degree,
but also enterprising behaviours
such as resilience and adaptability,
due to a changing and uncertain
global economic climate. Acquiring
practical experience and an
entrepreneurial mind-set is
essential while at university.
B-Enterprising
B-Enterprising is a suite of Careers
Network activity and online information
that enables you to develop an
enterprising mind-set. This is a ‘can
do’ state of mind drawn to creating
and acting on ideas, in practical
situations with the focus on getting
results and creating value for others.
By being enterprising you develop
the behaviours and skills that all
employers seek, such as resilience,
initiative and the confidence to
tackle setbacks.
THE BIRMINGHAM
PROJECT
The Birmingham project is a twoweek research project, exclusive
to first-year undergraduate students;
which aims to develop a range
of new skills for students including
project management, creativity,
leadership and knowledge of
digital platforms.
Students work in collaboration
with peers from across the University
to tackle a ‘real world’ challenge
and deliver their research in the
form of an ‘online learning resource’.
Led by a University of Birmingham
academic and supported by a
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant,
each group also works alongside
a major global business partner.
Recent partners with the project
have included PwC, KPMG,
IBM, DeutscheBank and Jaguar
Land Rover.
B Start-up
MORE INFO
B Start-Up offers you the opportunity
to plan, test and start your own
business. You will be connected
to great networks across the city,
guided by entrepreneurs and
professional organisations to
help achieve your ambitions.
For more information about careers
and support at Birmingham, as well
as opportunities for your personal
development, please visit
www.intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/
as/employability/careers
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Your studies: the Birmingham learning experience
The city of Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM IS A MODERN AND EXCITING
CITY, FAMOUS FOR ITS HISTORIC, INDUSTRIAL
PAST; IT IS NOW A CENTRE OF ARTS AND
CULTURE, COMMERCE AND ENTERTAINMENT
WITH A VIBRANT AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
BIRMINGHAM IS HOME TO THE LARGEST
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CREATIVE
SECTORS OUTSIDE LONDON.
LOCATION
At Birmingham you will benefit from
the best of both worlds; a beautiful green
campus, just a few minutes away from
the heart of an exciting, busy city. With
our very own railway station on campus,
trains take just eight minutes to travel into
the city centre, making your journey easy
and cheap! For those travelling a little
further afield, Birmingham International
station at the airport is just one stop away
from Birmingham New Street station.
Your studies: the Birmingham learning experience
AFTER DARK
RETAIL THERAPY
DEVELOPMENTS
The city centre offers a first-class retail
experience; from famous brands to
independent stores, Birmingham has
every shop you could ever need. You’ll
find a wealth of choices, including the
Bullring and Grand Central for your
big brands and high-street needs, and
diverse vintage clothing stores in the
historic industrial district of Digbeth.
Make sure you venture further and
explore the hidden gems of Birmingham.
The city is currently undergoing a
multi-million pound redevelopment.
Our brand new premium shopping
centre Grand Central opened its doors
in autumn 2015. These developments
set Birmingham to become even better,
with greater investment, more jobs
and more to do than ever before!
Now is the time to make Birmingham
your home.
As a thriving city for students and
young professionals, when the sun
sets Birmingham has a vibrant nightlife
and a huge selection of pubs, bars
and clubs. As a student-friendly city,
there are set student nights for every
day of the week in Birmingham; with
something for everyone! Whether
you’d rather a quiet evening with
some friends in one of our many bars,
or a big night partying in one of our
clubs – or something in between! –
Birmingham is the place to be for a
great night out.
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The city of Birmingham
A home away from home
ART AND CULTURE
MUSIC
For the culture vultures out there,
Birmingham has something to suit
all tastes; whether it be Old Masters,
contemporary artists or performing
arts! The city regularly hosts a
variety of music and cultural festivals
including the annual German Market,
Birmingham’s Royal Ballet regularly
performs at The Hippodrome, and
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
houses Europe’s largest collection
of Pre-Raphaelite art! Don’t feel that
you need to choose just one favourite
for your culture hit.
Birmingham doesn’t have just one
sound; the vibrant city is full of
different beats to suit all tastes, from
large arenas and big names in music
at the NEC and ICC to The Rainbow
and O2 Academy, where you can
hear everything from new artists to
old favourites. The Custard Factory
gives you the chance to unearth some
great local talent and underground
DJs, but if you prefer smaller and more
intimate gigs, head to the Hare and
Hounds. For those looking for more
classical notes, our famous Symphony
Orchestra house is just a short
walk from the stunning redeveloped
Birmingham New Street station.
LOCAL FAVOURITES
Of course, Birmingham isn’t just the
city centre. There’s plenty going on
in the fantastic boroughs, including
Harborne; just a short walk from
our Edgbaston campus. A student
favourite, Harborne is home to a
number of bars, restaurants and
cafes. You’ll find The Plough makes
a Sunday roast that is famous among
our students! The nearby districts of
Moseley and Kings Heath are buzzing
with bars and live music to discover;
perfect for any night of the week.
ACTIVE BIRMINGHAM
Stay active during your time at
Birmingham by getting involved in
the huge variety of opportunities on
offer. The University has 53 sports
clubs, recreational leagues and is the
home to 360 Sport and Fitness. There
are also numerous park runs, local
teams including hockey, tennis and
rugby and events such as the Great
Birmingham Run you can take part in.
Immerse yourself in sport in one of the
iconic venues in Birmingham including
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston
Priory Club or Villa Park stadium.
Iconic bronze bull symbolising the landmark
Bullring shopping centre
FOOD
Eating out is a way of life in
Birmingham. Put your tastebuds
to the test and take a trip around
our famous ‘Balti Triangle’, or if
you’re feeling a bit fancy, visit one
of our Michelin-starred restaurants.
Birmingham has all the classics
for when you want to satisfy your
Nando’s and Gourmet Burger
Kitchen craving, and a range of
fantastic independent restaurants
to explore! There are plenty of
alternative, quirky coffee shops
to find across the city, so make
sure you take your time and try
something new!
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Campus developments
THE UNIVERSITY IS
INVESTING £300
MILLION OVER FIVE
YEARS IN NEW
FACILITIES FOR
STUDENTS AND
RESEARCHERS.
In the past year, we have opened
a new student hub in our Aston
Webb Building, a brand new hall
of residence, Chamberlain, in the
Vale Village, and an Institute of
Translational Medicine, to ensure
pioneering research is transformed
into medicines and treatments for
patients. Some of the projects in
the pipeline are detailed here.
SPORTS CENTRE
STUDENT RESIDENCES
When the new sports facility, home to
360 Sport and Fitness, opens its doors
in 2016, it will feature an exceptional
range and quality of facilities for everyone
from beginner to elite athlete. It is the
University’s biggest investment in sport
to date and underlines the University’s
commitment to sport at all levels. It will
also become another iconic sporting
venue for the city as the 50-metre pool
and arena sports hall will host national
and international events. There has never
been a more exciting time to get involved
with sport at the University.
In addition to our brand new Chamberlain
residence on the Vale, we are creating a
new residence for 178 students near our
sports pitches and the Selly Oak entrance
to campus. The new rooms will be
arranged in 34 flats of between four and
seven people. The communal areas will
benefit from views across campus and
towards the Selly Oak area of the city.
There will also be an associated sports
pavilion and changing room for people
using the nearby pitches, as well as a
new café and bar.
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Artist’s impression of the Green Heart
COLLABORATIVE
TEACHING
LABORATORY
The Collaborative Teaching Laboratory
(CTL) facility will bring together practical
teaching activities across a broad range
of science and engineering disciplines.
The first phase sees a space within the
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Building
transformed into an engineering laboratory.
Phase 2 involves a new purpose-built
facility, anticipated to be ready for
teaching in academic year 2018–2019,
incorporating a wet lab, dry lab and e-lab.
GREEN HEART
LIBRARY
The green heart will be a vast landscaped
park at the heart of our historic campus,
with a range of spaces for activities
ranging from ceremonial occasions to
public performances. It will feature and
showcase some of our extensive range
of cultural collections and be a place
for meeting and relaxing all year round.
Our outstanding new library will provide
state-of-the-art facilities for our students
– incorporating new ways of learning
and studying alongside the traditional.
All study spaces will allow students to
work from multiple devices, and flexible
training rooms are being incorporated
in the design to allow the development
of academic skills training and to support
all modes of independent self-study.
Desks in the light and airy new building
will all be near windows and benefit from
stunning views across campus.
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A place to call home
NOT A FAN OF
WASHING UP? TRY
OUR MEAL PLAN
At Birmingham you have the
opportunity to tailor your
accommodation preference to
your taste. We have a large variety
of self-catered rooms; however,
if you would like a flexible and
convenient catering option, you
can take advantage of our Meal
Plan accommodation. Each week
you’ll have £50 loaded on to your
student ID card to use at a number
of catering outlets at the Vale
Village and on campus. Meal Plan
accommodation not only helps you
to budget but is perfect for socialising
and meeting new friends, plus it also
means less washing up!
FACT
All University accommodation is
equipped with CCTV and operates
a 24-hour reception.
FACT
Your accommodation fee includes
Wi-Fi, insurance, 24-hour service
and all your utilities.
ACCOMMODATION
OPEN DAY
UNDERGRADUATE
GUARANTEE
SCHEME
The University of Birmingham
guarantees all first-year undergraduate
students a room in University-owned
or partner accommodation in the first
year, provided that you:
p Apply through UCAS and make
Birmingham your firm choice
of university
p Firmly accept the offer of a place
from the University and ensure your
application for accommodation is
received by our Accommodation
Services department by 31 May
2017 for UK/EU students and 31
July 2017 for international students
p Confirm you are coming to
Birmingham by 1 September 2017
p Are coming to the University on
your own
p Agree to spend your first year in
University accommodation
We hold an Accommodation Open
Day every year, so you have the
opportunity to view all the different
types of accommodation we offer at
Birmingham. The Accommodation
Open Day is usually held in early
spring, for more information
visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/
accommodationopenday
You can view selected
accommodation on our University
open days or have a 360o virtual tour
of all our accommodation on our
website, including information about
the student living experience, how to
apply for accommodation and much
more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/accommodation
FACT
The annual ‘Vale Fest’ held on the
Vale Village is the largest studentrun charity festival in Europe,
right on your doorstep!
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COST SUMMARY
For a full breakdown of costs for
our accommodation in 2016–17,
please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/
accommodation-costs-16-17
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Green campus at the
heart of a vibrant city
NEW LIBRARY
en 2016
of new library, op
Artist’s impression
FACT
Surrounded by greenery,
Birmingham has more trees
than any other city in Europe!
NEW SPORTS CENTRE
Artist’s impres
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of new sports
centre, open
2016
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Campus life
WHEN YOU CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM, YOU WILL COME TO AN
OUTSTANDING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN A GLOBAL CITY
THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ACHIEVE SO MUCH MORE THAN
JUST A DEGREE.
LIFE ON CAMPUS
When you step onto campus,
you are immersed in our historic
red-brick buildings and glorious green
spaces. You’ll find our Edgbaston
campus both a peaceful and vibrant
place to spend your time, whether
it’s studying on one of the lawns,
or enjoying a hot drink in one of
the many cafés. We recognise the
important role that a coffee or a hot
panini in Starbucks or Costa can
have in brightening your day, so we
have made sure that these are placed
around campus where you can grab
a quick drink or relax between your
lectures. Our beautiful campus
can be enjoyed whatever the weather,
in the winter months there are plenty
of cosy and quiet study spaces
and in the summer, you can work
with your friends outside under
the trees.
THE GUILD
When you are on campus, you are in the
heart of University life; it’s the perfect
place to meet your friends, whether
it’s to have a bite to eat, discuss your
seminar notes or meet up before
heading off to a sports club or society.
The Guild of Students represents
all of the students at the University.
As well as working in partnership
with the University to ensure that
you benefit from the best experience
possible, the Guild also offers
support and advice to all students,
delivers fantastic student nights and
entertainment in the Guild and has
over 150 student groups and clubs
for you to join, whether it’s continuing
a lifelong passion or trying something
new, it’s the perfect way to meet
people and have fun.
Find out more about The Guild,
and the societies and clubs available
on campus on our website:
www.guildofstudents.com
Campus life
TAKE A BREAK
The University is home to a rich cultural offer including museums, collections,
venues and facilities, which are brought to life through a programme of cultural
activity. Culture on campus is here for every student to enjoy, whether your passion
is art, music, antiquities or sciences. Take a break from your studying by wandering
around the serene gardens at Winterbourne.
The University’s cultural partnerships with key regional and international
organisations translate into fantastic opportunities for students to enhance their
employability through volunteering and paid placements. Cultural collections are
embedded into teaching and learning at the University, invigorating the experience
of students and encouraging new ways of seeing, and all our students have the
opportunity to use these unique collections during their studies.
STUDY AND WORK
Many students choose to have a
part-time job alongside their studies;
this shows employers that you
are flexible, committed and skilled
at managing your time. Across
campus there are around 1,500
students working for the University
or its partners. With opportunities
including student ambassadors, media
monitoring assistants and swimming
teachers, you can choose a job to
suit your needs, interests and skills.
We continue to invest in student
services and our Careers Network and
recruitment service, Worklink, will help
you find a job on or off campus, and
support you through your studies.
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
CAMPUS GEMS
The Lapworth Museum of Geology’s
£2.5 million redevelopment offers
new galleries and innovative
exhibitions, showcasing exceptional
objects to give a state-of-the-art
museum experience; including
dinosaurs, fossils and environment
change, also containing the largest
and finest geological collection in
the West Midlands to date. The
Barber Institute of Fine Arts houses
a beautiful and varied collection of
works. The galleries inspire enjoyment
and learning, offering you a culture
hit between lectures and a choice
of fascinating exhibitions.
FACT
Opened in 2012, the Bramall
Music Building is home to a
450-seat auditorium; the most
flexible performance space at
any UK university.
Learn more at www.guildof
students.com/jobzone or www.
birmingham.ac.uk/students/work
Bramall Music Building
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Campus life
Social life
At University, it is important for you to
find the right balance between your
studies and social life. There are plenty
of opportunities for fun and socialising on
campus. We don’t just provide you with
places to meet your friends, the University
and the Guild of Students hosts fantastic
events and opportunities for you to have
fun throughout the year!
VALE FIREWORKS
Every year, the Guild of Students
hosts the Vale Fireworks display.
A highlight of the Autumn Term for
many students, the Vale fireworks
display is held just a short walk
from Edgbaston campus on the
Vale Village.
Renowned for its stunning fireworks,
the public display is a hugely popular
event, and the fun doesn’t stop at
fireworks; expect a funfair complete
with rides and candyfloss!
WHEN THE SUN
GOES DOWN
Life on campus doesn’t end when the
sun goes down. At Birmingham, you
have a great night out right on your
doorstep. Fab ‘N’ Fresh is a hugely
popular weekly club night held in
Joe’s Bar and the Guild’s underground
night club on campus. Dedicated for
University of Birmingham students,
it’s perfect for a fun night out –
you can even walk home!
VALEFEST
At Birmingham, you can be part
of the largest student-run charity
festival in Europe; ValeFest, held
in the summer on one of our own
accommodation villages, The Vale.
Open to all students, not just those
living on the Vale, ValeFest raises
money for various charities and
is bursting with music, delicious
food and other entertainment
including comedy shows and society
performances. The event introduces
new talent in addition to hosting
well-known artists and is a great
way to spend a summer’s day
(and night) while raising money
for a good cause!
GETTING INVOLVED
If fundraising is something you’re
passionate about, there are plenty of
opportunities to get involved during
your time at Birmingham. Carnival
RAG is the University’s Raising and
Giving society and provides a huge
range of ways to raise money for
charities; from sponsored treks up
Kilimanjaro to seasonal campaigns
such as the Poppy Appeal. There
are a number of other campaigning,
volunteering and fundraising groups
at Birmingham, if you’re into having
fun and raising money!
Whether you’re interested in martial
arts, dance, drama or baking there’s
a wide range of fantastic societies
that you can be part of, and you don’t
have to choose just one! Societies
are open to all students, and
welcome both beginners and those
more experienced in their field. Many
courses have their own departmental
society for you to get to know your
classmates. Joining a society is the
perfect opportunity to try something
you’ve always fancied, from skydiving to photography. But if you
can’t find the group you’re looking
for, you can always set up your own!
Find out more about clubs, societies
and how to get involved, on the Guild
website: www.guildofstudents.com
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A NIGHT TO
REMEMBER
Don’t miss the annual Summer Ball,
held at the end of Summer Term
on campus!
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Sport
xpLosION, our annual American Football match is
one of the biggest events in our sporting calendar
AT BIRMINGHAM
WE BELIEVE
SPORT IS FOR ALL,
FROM ABSOLUTE
BEGINNER TO
WORLD-CLASS
ATHLETE, THERE
ARE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR EVERYONE TO
GET INVOLVED.
Home to the 360 Sport and Fitness
club, the University of Birmingham
is the perfect place to have fun,
excel and be the best you can be
with one of the most comprehensive
sport and fitness programmes in
higher education.
We are ranked in the top five in the British Universities
and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition
We are one of the UK’s leading
sporting universities in the British
Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)
league. Our ranking reflects the quality
and dedication of our athletes, clubs,
coaches and professional staff who
support them.
Ciara Horne – Cycling, 2014 UCI Track
Cycling World Cup Gold and Pamela
Relph – Rowing, London 2012 Olympic
Games Gold.
We have 53 sports clubs, so whether
you’re already playing hockey at national
level, or want to join the korfball team
as a beginner, this is the perfect time to
find your sport.
Participation
There is also a range of non-competitive
sport and fitness opportunities at
Birmingham including Try Sport, a tenweek introductory course to a sport and
Intra-Mural Sport, which are fun leagues
in a range of sports for students and
staff. Our group exercise programme
offers around 150 classes each week in
the 360 Sport and Fitness club. With a
huge choice of aerobic, toning, holistic,
dance and aqua classes, you’ll be spoilt
for choice!
Sport scholarships
The sport scholarship programme
supports around 150 athletes every
year who are competing nationally
or internationally across a range
of sports.
The programme is designed to be a
holistic approach that nurtures talent
into performance.
Previous UBSport scholars who have
gone on to become internationally
renowned athletes include: Non Stanford
– Triathlon, World Champion 2013;
Visit www.sport.bham.ac.uk/
scholarships for more details.
Outdoor facilities
360 Sport and Fitness will be the new
hub of sport at the University, we also
have many outdoor facilities on campus
including:
p Two floodlit water-based
synthetic pitches
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Our new £55 million sports centre includes Birmingham’s only 50-metre swimming pool
360 SPORT AND FITNESS
p Two
rubber-crumb floodlit pitches
of natural turf pitches
p A range of pitches, courts and a pavilion
planned for 2017
p Outdoor pursuits centre in the
Lake District
p Range
Volunteering
The UBSport volunteering programme
offers a world of opportunities both on
campus and in the local community
including: coaching, officiating, marketing
and occasional major events such as
hosting a Team Base for the South
African Springboks and the Australian
Wallabies for the 2015 Rugby World
Cup. UBSport also provide over 100
volunteers for the Great Birmingham Run.
Events
UBSport and 360 Sport and Fitness
host many sporting events throughout
the year including: xpLosION, our annual
American Football match and firework
display; the National Badminton League;
Premier League Hockey; Premier Squash
League and many other club events.
When it opens in summer 2016, the University’s brand new sports centre will boast a
range of world-class facilities and services that will see a new generation of students
achieve their sporting potential.
p 50-metre pool with boom and moveable floor
p 200+ station gym
p Around 150 group exercise classes per week
p Dojo (martial arts)
p Ten-metre climbing wall
p Arena style sports hall with 800 spectator seats
p Smaller sports hall
p Six glass back squash courts
p Performance gym
p Performance and Wellbeing Centre
p Steam and sauna
www.360birmingham.co.uk
SIX REASONS
WHY TALENTED
ATHLETES CHOOSE
BIRMINGHAM:
1.Top five university for sport
2.New £55 million sports centre
opening in 2016
3.Individualised and cutting-edge
sport scholarship programme
4.Full-time team of sport
performance professionals
5.Distinguished coaching staff
6.Top-class academic reputation
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A global university
IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL ECONOMY YOU NEED THE SKILLS
AND CONFIDENCE TO BE ABLE TO WORK ACROSS THE WORLD.
YOUR EDUCATION AT BIRMINGHAM WILL PREPARE YOU FOR A
CAREER THAT HAS NO GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES.
Study abroad
Spending time abroad as part of your
studies is one of the most inspirational
opportunities that may be available to
you during your undergraduate studies.
Experience overseas demonstrates
ambition, confidence and a willingness
to embrace new ideas, all of which
are attributes prized by employers.
It also broadens your outlook, which
improves your personal and academic
development.
Each year around 550 Birmingham
students travel abroad, either as part
of the Erasmus scheme or through an
International Exchange programme,
travelling to Asia, Africa, the Middle East,
Australia/New Zealand and the Americas.
We also welcome more than 700
students to Birmingham each year
as part of our exchange programmes.
At Birmingham, we provide all
undergraduate students with
opportunities to spend time overseas,
whether on a semester or year abroad,
work placement, medical elective or
summer school.
Languages for all
Through ‘Languages for All’ you have
the chance to learn or improve your
knowledge of another language,
whether as part of your course or as
an extra accredited class for which
you will receive credit on your final
degree transcript.
Universitas 21
As a Birmingham student you can also
apply to attend summer schools organised
through Universitas 21, a prestigious
consortium of global research-led
universities of which we are a founder
member. These attract the best students
from across the world to engage in an
exchange of culture, experiences and
intellectual ideas.
A GLOBAL VISION
Birmingham has extensive and longestablished links with universities and
other partners throughout the world.
We have a permanent presence in
China (Guangzhou and Shanghai),
India (Delhi), Nigeria and Brazil,
and we are the first UK university
to have a dedicated presence in
the political centre of the European
Union, Brussels.
Learn more
www.birmingham.ac.uk/international
www.birmingham.ac.uk/studyabroad
FACT
Universitas 21 is the prestigious
consortium of global research-led
universities, of which we are a
founder member. Membership of the
network allows opportunities for our
students to travel to those partners.
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WORK IN PROGRESS
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Learn with the best
FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
RESEARCH HAS HAD A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE CITY OF
BIRMINGHAM, THE REGION AND THE WORLD.
Our vision is to inspire today’s brightest
researchers to make a major impact on
global society, and to become the leaders
of tomorrow in whatever field they pursue.
In our outstanding research environment,
academic rigour, innovation and delivery
are made possible by brilliant people,
state-of-the-art facilities and strong
collaborative networks. As a researchintensive institution, we are committed
to research that is pioneering.
Soon after taking up your place here
you will experience our research,
communicated through teaching
and student investigation, generating
knowledge that transforms the lives of
people, communities and the world.
We will support you to become
enthusiastic about knowledge and learning,
and to understand the purpose and value
of research. Your zest for knowledge will
be fuelled by our world-leading experts via
lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals.
Our academic experts don’t just contribute to the news, they shape the news
Our work has influenced lives, culture, industry and
society, while our current research continues to create
innovative, grounded and enduring solutions to some
of the world’s biggest challenges.
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Learn with the best
World-leading experts – enhancing your learning
BIRMINGHAM
HEROES
Being taught by academic staff who
are also world-leading researchers
is a huge advantage for you as a
student at Birmingham. Here, you
will find out about our latest research
breakthroughs as they happen and be
taught by the researchers themselves.
You will also have the opportunity
to be directly involved in exciting
research projects, maybe as a
paid assistant or participant. The
discoveries made in our laboratories
and libraries today will be in your mind
with an immediacy and relevance that
can only be achieved in an institution
such as ours.
All of this will help you to become
an independent problem solver
and a natural leader, enthusiastic
about knowledge and able to get
things done.
WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/HEROES
Making policy, influencing society, saving lives and pioneering
change, here are just three of our outstanding academics:
Scott Lucas, Professor of
International Politics
Professor Lucas began his career
as a specialist in US and British foreign
policy but his research interests now
also cover current international affairs,
new media and intelligence services.
He is the founder and editor of EA
WorldView, a leading website in daily
analysis of Iran, Turkey, Syria and
the wider Middle East as well as US
foreign policy, and is regularly called
on by the national and international
media for expert comment and analysis.
Lisa Bortolotti, Professor of Philosophy
Delusions, irrational thinking and distorted
memory. These are all part of Professor
Bortolotti’s research. As a philosopher of
Cognitive Science, she is also influential
in biomedical research, psychiatry and
parenting, and is actively changing the
stigma around mental illness.
Paula Mendes, Professor of Advanced
Materials and Nanotechnology
Professor Mendes works with individual
atoms and molecules to develop
innovative solutions to life’s greatest
scientific challenges, especially in
biomedical engineering and energy.
FACT
From synthesising Vitamin C, to
revealing the structure of DNA and
developing new treatments for heart
disease and cancer, the University
boasts eight Nobel prize winners
among its alumni and staff.
Learn with the best
Making important things happen
GRAVITATIONAL
WAVES
These waves are tiny distortions of
space-time caused by some of the
most violent cosmic events such as
colliding black holes. The observation
of these ‘ripples of space-time’
requires exquisitely sophisticated new
technology. Birmingham physicists
have designed and built components
for the most sensitive instruments in
the world called Advanced LIGO,
and developed the techniques
essential to tease out the signatures
of gravitational waves from the data.
The four-kilometre LIGO detectors
have just started observing, and the
hunt for gravitational waves is on.
DRONE WARFARE
The University of Birmingham is at
the forefront of exploring the issues
that confront the UK government
in the development, regulation and
use of drones; helping to design the
policies to deal with the important
social, political, legal and economic
consequences of the widespread
arrival of the technology. Drones are
increasingly important for the modern
military and civil authorities. The
application of drone technology has
further benefits to be found in areas
such as agricultural and industrial
production, environmental monitoring,
media and retail.
WORLD’S OLDEST
QUR’AN
ANTIBIOTIC
RESISTANCE
Radiocarbon analysis has shown
a Qur’an manuscript, held by the
University, to be among the oldest in
the world. The parchment on which
the text is written has been dated
to the period between AD568 and
645. Cadbury Research Library
researchers concluded that this
places the leaves close to the time
of the Prophet Muhammad, and that
the Qur’an manuscript is among the
earliest written textual evidence of the
Islamic holy book known to survive.
This is one of the greatest challenges
to human health in the 21st century
with global reliance on the use of
antibiotics to treat bacterial infections
threatened by the emergence of new
resistant strains. With one of the
largest groupings of microbiologists
in the world, the University of
Birmingham is pioneering innovative
research into combating antimicrobial
and antibiotic resistance. We do
this with a three-pronged approach:
diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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What can I do with...?
CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY IS A BIG DECISION AND CHOOSING
THE RIGHT COURSE CAN SOMETIMES BE OVERWHELMING.
TO GIVE YOU SOME INSPIRATION, HAVE A LOOK AT JUST A
FEW OF THE COURSES YOU CAN STUDY AT BIRMINGHAM
WITH SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECTS:
ENGLISH:
GEOGRAPHY:
PHYSICS:
o American
and Canadian
Studies BA
o Drama and Theatre Arts BA
o Education BA
o English and Creative Writing BA
o English Language BA
o English BA
o Law LLB
o Social Work BA
o Environmental
o Materials
MATHS:
BIOLOGY:
o Accounting
o Biological
and Finance BSc
Science BSc/MSci
o Economics BSc
o Mathematics BSc/MSci
o Money, Banking and Finance BSc
o Music BMus
o Computer
Science
BSc/MSci
o Geology and Physical Geography
BSc/MSci
o Geology BSc/MSci
o Geography and History BA
o Geography and Urban and
Regional Planning BSc
o Geography BA/BSc/MSci
Sciences
BSc/MSci
o Biomedical Materials Science
BMedSc
o Environmental Science BSc/MSci
o Human Biology BSc/MSci
o Medicine and Surgery MBChB
o Palaeobiology and
Palaeoenvironments BSc/MSci
Engineering MEng
Engineering MEng
o Physics and Astrophysics
BSc/MSci
o Physics with Particle Physics
and Cosmology BSc/MSci
o Physics BSc
o Theoretical Physics BSc/MSci
o Nuclear
What can I do with...?
CHEMISTRY:
o Biochemistry
BSc/MSci
and Energy Engineering
BEng/MEng
o Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng
o Chemistry BSc/MSci
o Environmental Science BSc/MSci
o Materials Engineering MEng
o Pharmacy MPharm
o Chemical
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION:
o Applied
Golf Management
Studies BSc
o Human Biology BSc/MSci
o Physiotherapy BSc
o Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc
o Sport, Physical Education and
Coaching Science BSc
LANGUAGES:
o English
Language and
Literature BA
o International Relations with
Language BSc
o Modern Languages and
English BA
o Modern Languages BA
o Policy, Politics and Economics BA
o Russian Studies with International
Relations BA
Other programmes, such as Joint
and Combined Honours or Liberal
Arts and Natural Sciences offer you
the chance to build a personalised
programme of study based on your
interests across the arts, sciences
and social sciences.
RELIGIOUS
STUDIES:
o Philosophy,
Religion and
Ethics BA
o Philosophy BA
o Politics, Religion and
Philosophy BA
o Sociology BA
o Social Policy and Criminology BA
o Theology and Religion BA
HISTORY:
o African
Studies BA
and Medieval History BA
o Archaeology and Ancient
History BA
o Classics BA
o History of Art BA
o History BA
o Political Science BA
o Social Work BA
Remember, some courses including
Law and Social Policy do not require
you to have studied specific subject
areas and welcome applications from
students with humanities or science
qualifications.
o Ancient
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ARTS, LAW AND
HUMANITIES
INCLUDING:
AFRICAN STUDIES AND ANTHROPOLOGY
AMERICAN AND CANADIAN STUDIES
CLASSICS, ANCIENT HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING
HISTORY
HISTORY OF ART
LAW
MODERN LANGUAGES
MUSIC
PHILOSOPHY
THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
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Arts, Law and Humanities
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
We offer more than 60 degrees in arts,
law and humanities. This means you can
study everything from ancient literature
to contemporary creative writing. Our
portfolio includes almost 30 Joint Honours
degrees, which allows you to combine two
subjects across different disciplines and
schools, such as History and Philosophy
or Modern Languages and Music.
We offer a variety of support services for
our students, including a comprehensive
Careers Network, dedicated welfare tutors
and an Academic Writing Advisory Service
(AWAS) to help students’ transition to
university study. We also have a team of
student experience officers who arrange
social events and personal development
opportunities.
Over 4,500 undergraduate students
from 45 different countries study our arts,
law and humanities degrees, which has
produced an impressive alumni base,
including Tamsin Greig, Chris Addison,
Ben Shephard, Tasmina Perry and The
Hon Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma.
There is a wealth of extracurricular
activities provided for our students. For
instance, we offer a Stratford Residential
study trip for our English students and
many of our Music students performed
at the BBC Proms in September under
the baton of Sir Simon Rattle.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
o Journalist
o Policy
o Lawyer
o Musician
o Teacher
o Youth
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND LAW IS HOME TO THE
£16 million
BRAMALL MUSIC BUILDING, WITH PRACTICE
ROOMS, ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC MUSIC STUDIOS,
EARLY INSTRUMENTS AND THE 450-SEAT
ELGAR CONCERT HALL.
WE HAVE THE AWARD-WINNING
BARBER INSTITUTE OF FINE ARTS,
WHICH HOUSES WORKS BY
BOTTICELLI, VAN GOGH, MONET,
MANET, MAGRITTE, TURNER
AND TOULOUSE-LAUTREC.
Our Department of History was
RANKED 1ST in the Research
Excellence Framework 2014, with
45% of our research judged to be
world-leading.
BIRMINGHAM LAW
SCHOOL OFFERS
EXTENSIVE CAREERS
SUPPORT, MOOTING
COMPETITIONS AND PRO BONO
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LOCAL
COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS THE
HOLDSWORTH CLUB, ONE OF
THE OLDEST STUDENT-RUN LAW
SOCIETIES IN THE UK.
A QUR’AN MANUSCRIPT HELD BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM HAS
RECENTLY BEEN DATED AS ONE OF THE
OLDEST IN THE WORLD, CLOSE TO THE
TIME OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD.
THIS PROVIDED A FANTASTIC
STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR
OUR THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
STUDENTS.
advisor
o Actor
worker
manager
o Campaign
RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYERS
o BBC
o DLA
Piper
Portrait Gallery
o Deloitte
o Home Office
o Teach First
o National Trust
o NHS
o National
You can study over 60,000 TEXTS
at our Shakespeare Institute, a
world-leading centre for Shakespeare
scholarship based in Stratford-uponAvon. You will also benefit from our
exciting five-year collaboration with the
Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
which will see the reinstatement of
the iconic RSC studio theatre The
Other Place.
100% OF STUDENTS ON OUR BA
DRAMA AND THEATRE ARTS COURSE
WERE SATISFIED WITH THE COURSE
(NSS) AND 90% WERE IN
EMPLOYMENT OR FURTHER
STUDY SIX MONTHS AFTER
GRADUATION (DLHE).
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PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
INCLUDING:
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS
NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/YOURPAGE
Physical Sciences
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
Making important discoveries in
fundamental science is exciting and
our aim is to ensure we develop our
findings to the benefit of society. Our
academics are shaping how we will live
in the future, and you can be part of it.
We offer over 30 degree programmes,
including Joint Honours programmes
where you can combine two different
subject areas.
Chemistry provides you with a broad,
multidisciplinary outlook, which is vital for
solving the problems we face in health
care and medicine, sustainability, energy
and the environment.
Computer Science underpins our
modern lives, from robots to security.
Explore how to represent, store,
communicate, manipulate, understand
and make use of information. Our
degree emphasises both the mathematical
heart of computer science, and the
programming and design skills required
to build complex software systems.
Mathematics fascinates and challenges
in equal measure, revealing new truths
and ideas. Studying Mathematics
opens up a wide variety of careers and
graduates are always highly sought after.
Physics and Astronomy provides you
with an understanding of the fundamental
principles that govern the Universe and
explores nature beyond the bounds of
human experience.
Nuclear Science and Engineering
will provide you with a strong background
in physics, mathematics and engineering.
You will develop a comprehensive
understanding of the scientific principles
and their application in today’s
environment.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
STUDENTS LEARN FIRST-HAND FROM
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCHERS
WORKING IN SUCH DIVERSE AREAS
AS NANOSCALE CHEMISTRY,
CHEMICAL BIOLOGY, HYDROGEN
STORAGE AND FUEL CELLS, AND
SYNTHESIS OF THERAPEUTIC
MOLECULES.
OUR MSCI CHEMISTRY,
MSCI MATHEMATICS
AND MSCI PHYSICS
AND ASTRONOMY
PROGRAMMES
all received 100% STUDENT
SATISFACTION in the NATIONAL
STUDENT SURVEY 2015.
OUR SCHOOL OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE IS RANKED 4TH IN THE
UK OUT OF 104 INSTITUTIONS –
GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLE 2016
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
ALL
MATHEMATICS
STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT
IN SMALL GROUP TUTORIALS
SO THAT LEARNING AND TEACHING
CAN BE VERY TARGETED. TUTORS
ALSO STAY WITH STUDENTS
THROUGHOUT THEIR ACADEMIC
TIME AT BIRMINGHAM.
o Business
development manager
o Accountant
o Actuarial
trainee
o Auditor
o Engineer
o Software
engineer
o Physicist
RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYERS
o Johnson
Matthey
o AkzoNobel
o PwC
o Deloitte
o KPMG
o BAE
PHYSICISTS AT
BIRMINGHAM
ARE INVOLVED IN FOUR
EXPERIMENTS AT CERN AND OUR
4TH-YEAR STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE
TO DO A PROJECT ANALYSING
REAL DATA FROM THE LHC.
Systems
o Acano
o Goldman
Sachs
o Rolls-Royce
o Apple
o GlaxoSmithKline
WE HAVE THE LARGEST
UNDERGRADUATE NUCLEAR SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMME IN
THE UK.
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ENGINEERING
INCLUDING:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ELECTRONIC, ELECTRICAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING,
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
RAILWAY ENGINEERING
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
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Engineering
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
At Birmingham, our academics are
shaping how we live now and the future
of engineering. You can choose from over
60 degrees in the fields of engineering
and computer science.
Through studying Chemical Engineering
you will explore how chemistry, physics
and mathematics are applied to solve
real-life technical problems, design useful
new products and make processes more
efficient, sustainable and cost effective in
line with industry demands.
Civil Engineering allows you to
experience modern day infrastructure
projects that tackle human suffering,
improve the spaces we live in and create
iconic structures which define us and
our world.
SHARED FIRST YEAR FOR CIVIL,
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC,
ELECTRICAL AND SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING MEANS YOU WILL
WORK ALONGSIDE SPECIALIST
ENGINEERS TO GAIN A BROAD
KNOWLEDGE OF ENGINEERING
AS WELL AS YOUR SPECIALISM.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING IS 1ST IN
THE RUSSELL GROUP FOR
STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH
A RATING OF 95%.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HOST UBRACING – OUR OWN
FORMULA STUDENT RACING TEAM,
COMPETES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
AND WILL BE IN ITS 20TH YEAR
IN 2017.
Electronic, Electrical and Systems
Engineering covers diverse topics
from electrical power generation and
distribution, global communications
systems and computer networking,
to the development of video games
engines and mobile applications.
Mechanical Engineering offers hands-on
study to plan, design and develop anything
that moves; from cyclone vacuum cleaners,
to cars and medical robots; as well as
learning the manufacturing techniques
required for these products.
When you study Materials Science, you
will develop your understanding of
materials from the atomic level up; enabling
you to explore and improve performance
across major engineering challenges,
from aerospace to energy or medicine.
HOME TO THE
BIRMINGHAM
ENERGY INSTITUTE
WHICH DELIVERS TRANSFORMATIONAL
CHANGE ACROSS THE SECTOR IN
THE UK AND INTERNATIONALLY;
FROM TECHNOLOGY TO POLICY,
CREATING CHANGE IN THE
WAY WE DELIVER, CONSUME
AND THINK ABOUT ENERGY.
Railway Engineering has real impact
on the future success of rail as a safe,
fast, high capacity, environmentally and
customer friendly mode of transport.
The University is home to the Birmingham
Centre for Railway Research and
Education (BCRRE), who are leading
the way globally in railway science
and engineering.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
o Chemical
engineer
engineer
o Electrical/electronic engineer
o Systems engineer
o Financial analyst
o Aerospace engineer
o Applications developer
o Mechanical engineer
o Railway engineer
o Materials engineer
o Project manager
o Software developer
o Financial guidance adviser
o Civil
RECENT GRADUATE
EMPLOYERS
o Amec
o BOC
o British
MAJOR INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS MEAN OUR
WORK INFORMS THE LATEST PIONEERING
TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES IN MATERIALS
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. IN A UNIQUE
JOINT VENTURE WITH ROLLS-ROYCE,
BIRMINGHAM RECENTLY OPENED THE
NEW HIGH TEMPERATURE RESEARCH
CENTRE (HTRC), DELIVERING WORLDLEADING RESEARCH TO ENABLE FAST,
FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE DESIGN
WITH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITY.
Army
International
o EDF Energy
o AECOM
o Amey Plc
o Atkins
o BBC
o Sellafield Limited
o ERA Technology Ltd
o Rolls-Royce
o McLaren
o Babcock
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LIFE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
INCLUDING:
BIOSCIENCES
EARTH SCIENCES (GEOLOGY)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
GOLF MANAGEMENT
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PLANNING
PSYCHOLOGY
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
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Life and Environmental Sciences
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
Dedicated to exploring and learning
about the diversity and evolutionary
challenges of life in all its forms, we use
training, fieldwork and extensive facilities
to equip our students with transferable
and discipline-specific skills which
prepare them for successful and fulfilling
careers. Our impressive employability
record speaks for itself, with more than
95% of Life and Environmental Sciences
graduates employed or in further study
after six months (Destinations of Leavers
from Higher Education (DLHE) 2013–14).
Our world-leading research feeds directly
into our programmes, with students
taught by academic staff who are experts
We offer three distinct degree
programmes in Biochemistry,
Biological Sciences and Human
Biology, with specialist degree
titles available in Genetics, Medical
Biochemistry and Zoology.
RANKED 2ND IN THE RUSSELL
GROUP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION
FOR BIOLOGY, OUR BIOSCIENCES DEGREES
ARE ALSO IN THE TOP THREE FOR GRADUATE
PROSPECTS IN THE UK (THE COMPLETE
UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2016).
BSC PHYSIOTHERAPY
HAS A 100% GRADUATE
EMPLOYABILITY RATE, AND
IS RANKED 2ND IN THE COMPLETE
UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2016.
in their fields. Whatever your area of
interest, we have excellent facilities
to support your studies from wellequipped teaching laboratories and
our custom-built sport, exercise and
rehabilitation facility, to the Lapworth
Museum of Geology, which re-opens
in June 2016 following a £2.5 million
redevelopment.
Real-life experience adds an important
dimension to your studies and
employability prospects, and we offer
many exciting opportunities as part of
our programmes including fieldwork,
professional placements, overseas
study and research projects.
BIRMINGHAM IS THE IDEAL
DESTINATION IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
IN STUDYING SPORT SCIENCES
OR PHYSIOTHERAPY, WITH OUR
STATE-OF-THE-ART TEACHING AND
RESEARCH SPACES AND NEW £55
MILLION SPORTS CENTRE OFFERING
SOME OF THE BEST SPORTS
FACILITIES IN THE UK.
With employability at
up to 97% (DLHE 2013–14),
our programmes in Geography, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Science and
Planning prepare you for an exciting
and varied choice of careers addressing
global issues in jobs that really matter.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
o Ecologist
o Researcher
o Sports
development officer
engineer
o Physiotherapist
o Policy adviser
o Geotechnical
RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYERS
o GlaxoSmithKline
o NHS
o RSK
environmental consultants
Group
o Transport for London
o British Olympic Association
o BG
CHOOSING A DEGREE IN
GEOGRAPHY, EARTH SCIENCES
(GEOLOGY), ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE OR PLANNING WILL
OPEN THE DOORS TO MANY EXCITING
OPPORTUNITIES DURING YOUR
STUDIES INCLUDING FIELDWORK IN
THE UK AND BEYOND, STUDY ABROAD
OR UNDERTAKING A PROFESSIONAL
PLACEMENT OVERSEAS.
PSYCHOLOGY AT BIRMINGHAM
IS RANKED 1ST IN THE
RUSSELL GROUP FOR
GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY,
AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE BRITISH
PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
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MEDICAL
AND DENTAL
SCIENCES
INCLUDING:
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
DENTAL HYGIENE AND THERAPY
DENTAL SURGERY
MEDICINE
NURSING
PHARMACY
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
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Medical and Dental Sciences
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
Profession-based teaching and
research is at the heart of what we
do. The education and training that
our students receive transforms them
into professionals equipped with the
knowledge and skills to deliver top-rate,
21st-century health care and carry out
life-changing medical research.
Biomedical Science explores the science
of the human body from molecules and
cells to whole-body systems and the
causes of diseases that affect humankind.
Biomedical Materials Science is the
multidisciplinary study of how artificial
materials, such as artificial joints, are
developed for medical application in
the human body.
Dental Hygiene and Therapy allows
you to develop your knowledge and
understanding of a wide range of oral
diseases and their prevention and
treatment, enabling you to improve
patients’ overall health and confidence.
Dental Surgery provides you with
the practical, communication and selfreflection skills needed to become a
successful health professional in the
world of dentistry.
Medicine and Surgery equips the
next generation of medical professionals
with the practical, theoretical and
communication skills to become safe
and effective practitioners in a changing
National Health Service.
Nursing combines the art of caring with the
science of health attainment, maintenance
and restoration. Inter-professional learning
and clinical placements fully prepare you
to enter a rewarding career.
Pharmacy prepares you for work in
a profession that continues to grow and
evolve. Pharmacists are no longer just
dispensers or providers of advice, but
the medicines expert in a multidisciplinary
healthcare team.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
o Research
scientist
o Dentist
WITH
five-and-a-half million
PEOPLE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS AREA, OUR
MEDICINE, DENTAL SURGERY, PHARMACY AND
NURSING STUDENTS GAIN EXPERIENCE OF
INTERACTING WITH AND TREATING A WIDE RANGE
OF PATIENTS FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
AND CULTURES.
BY STUDYING AT ONE OF ONLY
THREE INSTITUTIONS IN THE UK THAT
TEACH PHARMACY, MEDICINE,
DENTAL SURGERY, NURSING AND
PHYSIOTHERAPY, YOU WILL HAVE
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR
INTER-PROFESSIONAL LEARNING.
Former students include Richard
Horton (MBChB, 1986; BSc, 1983; MD,
2008), Editor, The Lancet, David Haslam
(MBChB, 1972) President of the British
Medical Association and Barry Cockcroft
(BDS, 1975) Chief Dental Officer,
Department of Health
o Doctor
OUR DELIVERY OF EXPERT RESEARCH
COMBINED WITH OUR STRONG
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE
LOCAL NHS, MEANS YOU ARE
CONSTANTLY EXPOSED TO THE
VERY LATEST INNOVATIONS AND
CLINICAL PRACTICES.
THE NEW
BIRMINGHAM
DENTAL HOSPITAL
AND SCHOOL, HOME TO THE
DENTAL SURGERY, DENTAL HYGIENE
AND THERAPY AND BIOMEDICAL
MATERIALS SCIENCE PROGRAMMES,
IS THE FIRST INTEGRATED, STANDALONE DENTAL HOSPITAL AND
DENTAL SCHOOL TO BE BUILT IN
THE UK FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS.
o Staff
nurse – adult, child and
mental health
o NHS assistant service manager
RECENT GRADUATE
EMPLOYERS
o Variety
of dental clinics
of hospitals
o Medical Research Council
o Avon Pharmacy
o Mettis Aerospace
o Signal Pharmaceuticals
o Variety
OUR GRADUATES GO ON TO
WORK IN LEADING HOSPITALS
LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY
INCLUDING GREAT ORMOND STREET
HOSPITAL, KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL
LONDON, QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
BIRMINGHAM AND BIRMINGHAM
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
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SOCIAL
SCIENCES
INCLUDING:
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BUSINESS
ECONOMICS
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLICY, POLITICS AND ECONOMICS
SOCIAL POLICY
SOCIAL WORK
SOCIOLOGY
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
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Social Sciences
WHY CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM?
Social Sciences is truly interdisciplinary,
reflecting real-world challenges
faced by communities, organisations
and governments.
Business Management equips you
with the expertise needed to understand
business and management on both a
national and global scale.
Economics, taught by leading
economists, gives you excellent
theoretical and practical training for
tackling a wide range of problems
facing society and the world economy.
Accounting and Finance gives you the
tools to pursue a career as an accountant
in business, professional practice or the
public sector.
OUR BA SOCIAL WORK
PROGRAMME WAS RANKED 2ND
OUT OF 77 IN THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY
GUIDE RANKINGS 2016, AND A NUMBER
OF OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
TRIUMPHED IN THE SOCIAL WORKER
OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2015.
OUR SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION IS
RANKED 4TH IN
EUROPE AND THE UK,
AND 27TH GLOBALLY IN THE 2015.
Social Work is a professional,
vocational programme leading to
eligibility to gain status as a qualified
Social Worker – a career that makes
a real difference to the lives of
individuals, families and communities.
Social Policy is a highly contemporary
field, exploring themes such as crime
and social harm; health provision;
cuts in welfare; the significance of
globalisation; and education.
Policy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
specialises in the study of real-world
issues in a way that crosses the
boundaries of traditional disciplines
as a means of better understanding
the realities of the world.
OPPORTUNITIES EXTEND BEYOND
THE CORE SYLLABUS WITH
EXCITING INITIATIVES SUCH AS OUR
DISTINGUISHED LEADERS
SPEAKER SERIES, OFFERING TALKS
FROM HIGH-PROFILE LEADERS FROM
A RANGE OF INDUSTRIES.
BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS
SCHOOL HOLDS THE GOLD
STANDARD OF TRIPLE-CROWN
ACCREDITATION FROM AACSB,
AMBA AND EQUIS, A HALLMARK
OF EXCELLENCE AND HELD BY ONLY
A HANDFUL OF THE WORLD’S
BUSINESS SCHOOLS.
Studying Education gives you the
knowledge and practical skills required to
work in a variety of careers with children
and young people.
International Relations allows you to look
at the role of states and organisations in an
increasingly interconnected world, while
Political Science helps you to understand
and explain what governments and
citizens do, looking at power and human
nature and exploring a range of arguments
and theories.
The Sociology degree provides an
excellent opportunity to explore issues
around societal change including
exploration issues such as globalisation,
multiculturalism, and new forms of politics.
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT
RECENT GRADUATE
OCCUPATIONS
o Accountant
o Digital
campaign manager
analyst
o Social worker
o Strategy analyst
o Solicitor
o Press officer
o Teacher
o Parliamentary researcher
o Journalist
o Financial
RECENT GRADUATE EMPLOYERS
o Barclays
o Deloitte
o HMRC
o Bloomberg
o Home
Office
Health Care UK
o Santander
o Virgin Media Business
o KPMG
o Mental
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LIBERAL ARTS
AND NATURAL
SCIENCES
BIRMINGHAM’S LIBERAL ARTS AND NATURAL
SCIENCES PROGRAMME IS UNIQUE; THIS TRULY
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMME EQUIPS
STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT
CHARACTERISE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CAREERS.
Our Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences
programme gives you the opportunity to
work closely with your tutor to create a
unique programme of study. You will work
with Birmingham experts to showcase the
blend of capabilities and accomplishments
that define your expertise, and that will
make you stand out in the international
job market.
Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences offers
you a degree with the flexibility to choose
your Major from the wide range of subject
specialisms at Birmingham, and to design
a suite of complementary modules that
enhance your particular interests.
oOur
students have the opportunity
to spend their third year abroad
at one of our partner institutions.
oOur alumni mentoring scheme
helps you to design novel, exciting
career trajectories that are flexible
enough to make sense within a
changing world.
oLiberal Arts and Natural Sciences
students participate in a range of
trips and events beyond the University,
such as to the Priestley Centre on
the edge of Coniston Lake in the Lake
District, and Brussels. In the region,
our students have the opportunity
to visit the RSC Stratford theatres,
SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION:
WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/YOURPAGE
Birmingham Royal Ballet, and the
mainstream and experimental venues
which enrich our city.
oWe run a dedicated Liberal Arts and
Natural Sciences Cultural Programme,
which brings a range of expert
speakers, guests and opportunities
to you.
This programme is designed in
consultation with employers to give
you the extra edge, particularly in the
international graduate market.
Your life: making the best of your time
59
UCAS
Code
N400
T500
T5L9
T790
T700
V116
V110
N290
VVC4
LV64
GG47
GG74
C700
CC74
C703
C007
Course
Accounting and Finance BSc
African Studies BA
African Studies with Development (Interdisciplinary
degree) BA
American and Canadian Studies BA
American and Canadian Studies with year abroad BA
Ancient and Medieval History BA
Ancient History BA
Applied Golf Management Studies BSc
Archaeology and Ancient History BA
Archaeology and Anthropology (Integrated
programme) BA
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science with a
Year in Industry BSc
Biochemistry BSc
Biochemistry (Genetics) BSc
Biochemistry MSci
Biochemistry with an International Year BSc
Course directory
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Course
length
AAA
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAA
AAA
ABB
ABB
AAB–ABB
ABB
ABB
AAB–ABB
AAB–ABB
BBB
BBB
AAB
A level
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5–6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5–6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5–6, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
u
l
u
l
u
u
u
u
l
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
ü
Year in
Industry
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
grade B GCSE.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
grade B GCSE.
GCSE grade B in Mathematics, English and a science. Handicap of 4.4
required if male, 6.4 if female. A level requirements dependent on the number
of preferred subjects being offered. For more details and full academic and
non-academic requirements please see course finder.
GCSE Mathematics at grade B
Additional information
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C007
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C703
www.birmingham.ac.uk/CC74
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C700
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG74
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG47
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV64
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VVC4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N290
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V110
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V116
www.birmingham.ac.uk/T700
www.birmingham.ac.uk/T790
www.birmingham.ac.uk/T5L9
www.birmingham.ac.uk/T500
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N400
Course finder link
60
C100
C400
C300
C105
C001
C102
C101
BJ95
B900
N201
N200
N190
N202
Biological Sciences BSc
Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc
Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc
Biological Sciences MSci
Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc
Biological Sciences with Professional Placement MSci
Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe
BSc
Biomedical Materials Science BMedSc
Biomedical Science BSc
Business Management (Year in Industry) BSc
Business Management BSc
Business Management with Communications BSc
Business Management with Marketing BSc
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAA
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
C701
Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe BSc
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
C702
Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not accepted
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N202
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N190
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N200
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N201
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B900
° See course finder for details of subjects considered to
be a science
Social Sciences – p56
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
l
l
l
l
Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE
grade B in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or double award science)
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C101
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C
and grade B in a relevant foreign language.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/BJ95
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C102
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C001
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C105
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C300
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C400
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C701
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C702
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
û
ü
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C and grade B in a
relevant foreign language.
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A levels to include Biology and/or Chemistry, if not Chemistry and Biology
second science must be from Physics, Mathematics or PE
ü
ü
ü
ü
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
61
UCAS
Code
–
H803
HH81
H890
H891
H892
H801
H800
H810
H8ND
H8N2
H8N1
H8N3
HV10
Course
Certificate in English Law
Chemical and Energy Engineering BEng
Chemical and Energy Engineering MEng
Chemical and Energy Engineering with Industrial
Study BEng
Chemical and Energy Engineering
with Industrial Study MEng
Chemical Engineering Foundation Year BEng/MEng
Chemical Engineering (International Study) MEng
Chemical Engineering BEng
Chemical Engineering MEng
Chemical Engineering with Business Management
BEng
Chemical Engineering with Business Management
MEng
Chemical Engineering with Business Management
with Industrial Study BEng
Chemical Engineering with Business Management
with Industrial Study MEng
Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study BEng
3+1
4+1
3+1
4
3
4
3
4
4/5
4+1
3+1
4
3
1
Course
length
Course directory continued
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
A level
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
n
n
BTEC
ü
Study
Abroad
ü
ü
ü
ü
Year in
Industry
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HV10
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H8N3
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H8N1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H8N2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H8ND
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H810
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H800
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H801
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
chemical-engineering-foundation
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H891
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H890
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH81
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H803
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
international
Course finder link
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
Applications are made through the University’s International Office
Additional information
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F100
F101
F1R9
F1RY
F1N1
F1N2
F103
F104
F1B2
F1BG
F106
HH28
H2H8
52H7
581H
HFJ0
H200
Chemistry BSc
Chemistry MSci
Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc
Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci
Chemistry with Business Management BSc
Chemistry with Business Management MSci
Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc/MSci
Chemistry with Industrial Experience MSci
Chemistry with Pharmacology BSc
Chemistry with Pharmacology MSci
Chemistry with Study Abroad MSci
Civil and Energy Engineering BEng
Civil and Energy Engineering MEng
Civil and Railway Engineering BEng
Civil and Railway Engineering MEng
Civil Engineering (Engineering and Physical Sciences
Foundation Year) BEng
Civil Engineering BEng
AAB
AAB–BBB
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAB
ABB
AAB
AAB
ABB
AAB
ABB
AAB
ABB
A*AA/AAAA
A*AA/AAAA
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4/5
4
3
4
3
4
3
4+1
4+1
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
HW10
Chemical Engineering with International and Industrial
Study MEng
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
H802
Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study MEng
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H200
A level Mathematics
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
Social Sciences – p56
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/581H
www.birmingham.ac.uk/52H7
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H2H8
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH28
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F106
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1BG
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1B2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F104
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
chemistry-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1N2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1N1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1RY
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1R9
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F101
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HW10
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H802
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
GCSE Grade A in relevant language if study abroad at a non-English
speaking university.
A level Chemistry. Biology minimum AS level grade B.
A level Chemistry. Biology minimum AS level grade B.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
GCSE Grade A in relevant language.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
GCSE Grade A in relevant language.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
A level Mathematics and Chemistry required. AS Physics required if
mechanics module is not taken with Mathematics A level.
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
l
u
n
l
n
l
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
63
UCAS
Code
H201
H202
H203
Q820
Q800
FGI0
G400
I101
G401
I103
G4N1
GKN1
I10A
I102
GG46
GG6L
Course
Civil Engineering MEng
Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng
Civil Engineering with International Study MEng
Classical Literature and Civilisation BA
Classics BA
Computer Science (Engineering and Physical
Sciences Foundation Year) BSc
Computer Science BSc
Computer Science MSci
Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc
Computer Science with a Year in Industry MSci
Computer Science with Business Management BSc
Computer Science with Business Management with a
Year in Industry BSc
Computer Science with Study Abroad BSc
Computer Science with Study Abroad MSci
Computer Science/Software Engineering MEng
Computer Science/Software Engineering with a Year
in Industry MEng
5
4
5
4
4
3
5
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Course
length
Course directory continued
A*AA
A*AA
A*AA
AAA
AAA
AAA
A*AA
AAA
A*AA
AAA
AAB–BBB
ABB
ABB
AAA
AAA
AAA
A level
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
u
n
n
n
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Year in
Industry
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
A level Mathematics or Computing. Minimum Mathematics requirement:
GCSE grade B.
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Latin
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
Additional information
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG6L
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG46
www.birmingham.ac.uk/I102
www.birmingham.ac.uk/I10A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GKN1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G4N1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/I103
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G401
www.birmingham.ac.uk/I101
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G400
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q800
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q820
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H203
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H202
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H201
Course finder link
64
W440
L100
L1R2
L1R3
L1T2
L1R5
L1R4
XV31
XL33
LX33
HH68
HH6V
HH6W
HH86
71H9
52H1
H606
Drama and Theatre Arts BA
Economics BSc
Economics with German BSc
Economics with Italian BSc
Economics with Japanese BSc
Economics with Portuguese BSc
Economics with Spanish BSc
Education and History BA
Education and Sociology BA
Education BA
Electrical and Energy Engineering BEng
Electrical and Energy Engineering MEng
Electrical and Energy Engineering with Industrial
Year BEng
Electrical and Energy Engineering with Industrial
Year MEng
Electrical and Railway Engineering BEng
Electrical and Railway Engineering MEng
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial
Year BEng
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
3
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAB
ABB
ABB
AAB
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAB–ABB
AAA
ABB
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
A200
Dental Surgery BDS
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
B750
Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc
ü
ü
ü
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not accepted
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level History grade A
Social Sciences – p56
A level Spanish. GCSE Mathematics at grade A.
GCSE Mathematics at grade A and GCSE foreign language grade B
GCSE Mathematics at grade A and GCSE foreign language grade B
GCSE Mathematics at grade A and GCSE foreign language grade B
A level German for Higher route or GCSE foreign language grade B for
Beginners route. GCSE Mathematics grade A.
GCSE Mathematics at grade A
If taken, A level Drama and Theatre Arts grade B or above. Satisfactory
performance at an audition or, if not resident in the UK, on a visual recording.
Please see website for further details.
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
l
n
l
n
l
n
l
l
l
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
ü
A levels must include Chemistry and Biology. GCSE A* in Biology and
Chemistry and A in Mathematics and English. You must also sit the UKCAT.
û
l
A Level Biology at grade B or above. Minimum of six GCSEs at grade C to
include English, Mathematics and a Biological subject/dual award science.
û
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5–6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H606
www.birmingham.ac.uk/52H1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/71H9
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH86
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH6W
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH6V
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HH68
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LX33
www.birmingham.ac.uk/XL33
www.birmingham.ac.uk/XV31
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1T2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R3
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/W440
www.birmingham.ac.uk/A200
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B750
65
UCAS
Code
H607
HFJ0
H600
H605
Q300
Q310
Q30A
Q3W8
F630
7F93
F632
F900
F750
F850
F751
LK74
L700
F800
Course
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial
Year MEng
Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
(Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation
Year) BEng
Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng
English BA
English Language BA
English Language and Literature BA
English and Creative Writing BA
Environmental Geology BSc
Environmental Geology MSci
Environmental Geology with an International Year
MSci
Environmental Science BSc
Environmental Science MSci
Environmental Science with a Professional Placement
Abroad (Australasia) BSc
Environmental Science with a Year Abroad BSc
Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc
Geography BA
Geography BSc
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
Course
length
Course directory continued
AAB
AAB
ABB
AAB
AAB
AAB
ABB
AAA
AAB
ABB
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAB–BBB
AAA
A level
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
l
l
n
n
n
n
l
u
u
u
n
n
n
n
n
l
u
n
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
ü
ü
Year in
Industry
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
A level English Literature grade A (English Language and Literature A level
also accepted)
A level in English Literature or English Language and Literature grade A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F800
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L700
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LK74
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F751
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F850
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F750
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F900
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F632
www.birmingham.ac.uk/7F93
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F630
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q3W8
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q30A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q310
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q300
A level English Literature grade A (English Language and Literature A level
also accepted)
A level in English Language, English Literature, English Language and
Literature or a Modern Foreign Language at grade A preferred
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H605
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H600
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H607
Course finder link
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Mathematics
Additional information
66
F801
L70A
FF68
9F78
FF69
F600
7F83
F601
V100
V350
C103
C106
C301
C104
B140
N120
NP19
N1R9
Geography with a Year Abroad BSc
Geography with an International Year MSci
Geology and Physical Geography BSc
Geology and Physical Geography MSci
Geology and Physical Geography with an International
Year MSci
Geology BSc
Geology MSci
Geology with an International Year MSci
History BA
History of Art
Human Biology BSc
Human Biology MSci
Human Biology with an International Year BSc
Human Biology with Professional Placement MSci
Human Neuroscience BSc
International Business BSc
International Business with Communications BSc
International Business with Language BSc
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAB
ABB
AAA–AAB
AAA
AAB
ABB
AAA
AAB
ABB
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAA
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
L701
Geography with a Year Abroad BA
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
F80A
Geography MSci
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not accepted
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N1R9
www.birmingham.ac.uk/NP19
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N120
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B140
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C104
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C301
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C106
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C103
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V350
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F601
www.birmingham.ac.uk/7F83
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F600
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF69
www.birmingham.ac.uk/9F78
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF68
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L70A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F801
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L701
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F80A
Social Sciences – p56
° See course finder for details of subjects considered to
be a science
A level in chosen language for Higher routes, grade B in GCSE foreign
language for Beginners route. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B.
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade B
A level Biology/Human Biology
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of five
GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade C.
A level History/Medieval History/Ancient History grade A
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
n
l
l
û
n
n
n
n
u
u
u
l
At least one science° A level subject
û
l
At least one science° A level subject
l
At least one science° A level subject
At least one science° A level subject
ü
ü
û
l
ü
ü
l
l
û
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6-6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
67
UCAS
Code
M240
L250
LL21
LL2B
L2R1
L2R2
L2R4
L25A
M990
M100
M1N1
M2L6
MR11
MR12
Y001
F2H1
J200
JH58
FH28
J5NC
FN22
Course
International Law and Globalisation LLB
International Relations BA
International Relations with Economics BA
International Relations with Economics with Year
Abroad BA
International Relations with French BA
International Relations with German BA
International Relations with Spanish BA
International Relations with Year Abroad BA
Law for Graduates LLB
Law LLB
Law with Business Studies LLB
Law with Criminology LLB
Law with French Law LLB
Law with German Law LLB
Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences BA/BSc
Materials Engineering MEng
Materials Engineering with Industrial Experience
MEng
Materials Science and Energy Engineering BEng
Materials Science and Energy Engineering MEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Business
Management BEng
Materials Science and Engineering with Business
Management MEng
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Course
length
Course directory continued
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAA
A*AA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
AAA
A level
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
36 overall
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
l
l
l
û
l
n
n
n
l
l
l
n
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
ü
Year in
Industry
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
A level German grade A
A level French grade A
GCSE Mathematics at grade B if not offered at A or AS level
Upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent
A level in chosen language
A level in chosen language
A level in chosen language
GCSE Mathematics grade A
GCSE Mathematics grade A
Additional information
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FN22
www.birmingham.ac.uk/J5NC
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FH28
www.birmingham.ac.uk/JH58
www.birmingham.ac.uk/J200
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F2H1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/Y001
www.birmingham.ac.uk/MR12
www.birmingham.ac.uk/MR11
www.birmingham.ac.uk/M2L6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/M1N1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/M100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/M990
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L25A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL2B
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL21
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L250
www.birmingham.ac.uk/M240
Course finder link
68
H300
H301
H303
C720
Mechanical Engineering BEng
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng
Medical Biochemistry BSc
AAB
AAA
AAA
AAB
AAB–BBB
AAA
AAB
AAA
AAB
AAA
A*AA
AAA
A*AA
AAA
AAB–BBB
A*AA
AAA
AAA
AAB
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
3
5
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
HFJ0
Mechanical Engineering (Engineering and Physical
Sciences Foundation Year) BEng
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
H330
Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng
G1NF
Mathematics with Business Management MSci
H302
G1N2
Mathematics with Business Management BSc
Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng
G103
Mathematics MSci
HJ53
G100
Mathematics BSc
Mechanical and Materials Engineering MEng
FGI0
Mathematics (Engineering and Physical Sciences
Foundation Year) BEng
G141
GI11
Mathematics and Computer Science MSci
HJ35
GG14
Mathematics and Computer Science BSc
Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe BSc
LG13
Mathematical Economics and Statistics BSc
Mechanical and Materials Engineering BEng
J5F2
Materials Science and Technology BEng
ü
ü
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not accepted
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C720
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H303
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H301
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H300
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H330
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H302
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ53
Social Sciences – p56
Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences – p58
° See course finder for details of subjects considered to
be a science
A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include
English, Mathematics and double award science at grade C.
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics
A level Mathematics. A level Physics.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ35
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G141
A level Mathematics. Modern language minimum requirement: GCSE grade A.
A level Mathematics. A level Physics.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G1NF
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G1N2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G103
www.birmingham.ac.uk/G100
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GI11
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG14
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LG13
www.birmingham.ac.uk/J5F2
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics
A level Mathematics grade A
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
n
n
n
l
u
n
l
n
l
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
n
n
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
69
UCAS
Code
A100
A101
HFJ0
JJ25
R901
DIRECT
R9N1
N300
N3R2
N3R3
N3R5
N3R4
W302
H822
Course
Medicine and Surgery MBChB
Medicine and Surgery MBChB Graduate Entry course
Metallurgy and Materials (Engineering and Physical
Sciences Foundation Year) BEng
Metallurgy BEng
Modern Languages BA
Modern Languages BA (University of Birmingham
with The Open University pathway)
Modern Languages with Business Management BA
Money, Banking and Finance BSc
Money, Banking and Finance with German BSc
Money, Banking and Finance with Italian BSc
Money, Banking and Finance with Portuguese BSc
Money, Banking and Finance with Spanish BSc
Music BMus
Nuclear Engineering MEng
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
Course
length
Course directory continued
AAA
AAA–AAB
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAA
AAB
AAB
AAB
AAB–BBB
Life
science
degree
A*AA
A level
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6–6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
7, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
n
u
û
û
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
Year in
Industry
A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade A
A level Music grade A or alternatively grade 7–8 ABRSM Theory. (Three A
levels in addition to grade 7–8 ABRSM Theory required). BTEC applicants
require A level Music or grade 7–8 ABRSM Theory.
A level Spanish. GCSE Mathematics at grade A.
GCSE Mathematics at grade A, GCSE foreign language grade B
GCSE Mathematics at grade A, GCSE foreign language grade B
GCSE Mathematics at grade A. A level German for Higher Level route or grade
B GCSE foreign language for Beginners route.
GCSE Mathematics at grade A
There are no prerequisites for this programme
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H822
www.birmingham.ac.uk/W302
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N3R4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N3R5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N3R3
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N3R2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/N300
www.birmingham.ac.uk/R9N1
www.birmingham.ac.uk/JJ25
www.birmingham.ac.uk/R901
A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology
Normally at least one A level (or equivalent) in a modern language other than
English. All combinations involving French require an A level or equivalent in
French; all programmes involving 80 credits in German also require an A level
or equivalent in German.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/A101
Minimum of a high 2:1 life science degree and BBB at A level including
Chemistry. For a full list of academic and non-academic requirements please
see course finder.
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/A100
Course finder link
A level Biology and Chemistry grade A. GCSEs must include English,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or dual award science)
at grade B minimum. Preference given to those with GCSE A* grades in
Mathematics, English and Science. UKCAT test required. For a full list of
academic and non-academic requirements, please see course finder.
Additional information
70
FC69
8C63
FC70
B230
V500
VV56
F301
F303
FGI0
FF3M
FF35
FFH5
F300
F302
F372
Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments BSc
Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments MSci
Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments with
International Year MSci
Pharmacy MPharm
Philosophy BA
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA
Physics (International Study) BSc
Physics (International Study) MSci
Physics and Astronomy (Engineering and Physical
Sciences Foundation Year) BEng
Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc
Physics and Astrophysics BSc
Physics and Astrophysics MSci
Physics BSc
Physics MSci
Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology BSc
A*AA–AAAA
A*AA
A*AA–AAAA
A*AA
A*AA–AAAA
A*AA–AAAA
AAB–BBB
A*AA
A*AA–AAAA
ABB
AAB
AAB
AAA
AAB
ABB
BBB
AAB
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
B700
Nursing BNurs
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
H821
Nuclear Science and Materials BSc
ü
ü
ü
ü
ü
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not accepted
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F372
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F302
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F300
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FFH5
Social Sciences – p56
° See course finder for details of subjects considered to
be a science
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four A level offer)
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four A level offer)
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF35
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF3M
A level Mathematics and A level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of four A
level offer). GCSE grade B in relevant language.
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four A level offer)
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
engineeringscience-foundation
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F303
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F301
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VV56
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V500
Offers will depend on previous study. See course finder for details.
A level Mathematics and A level Physics grades A*A. A level grade B in
relevant language.
A level Mathematics and A level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of four A
level offer). GCSE grade B in relevant language.
A level Religious Studies, Philosophy or Theology is desirable but not
essential. If taken, it will be required at grade B or above.
A level Philosophy or Religious Studies is desirable but not essential. If taken,
it will be required at grade B or above.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B230
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FC70
A level Biology
A level Chemistry and at least one further science from Biology, Mathematics
or Physics. GCSE Mathematics grade B.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/8C63
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FC69
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B700
www.birmingham.ac.uk/H821
A level Biology
A level Biology
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above including English,
Mathematics and a science° at grade B or above. For a full list of
academic and non-academic requirements, please see course finder.
A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade A
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
n
n
n
n
n
n
u
n
n
u
u
n
u
u
u
l
n
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 5–5, 5, 5
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
71
L673
LL43
L400
Social Policy and Criminology BA
Social Policy and Sociology BA
Social Policy BA
L20A
8L37
Political Science with Year Abroad BA
Politics, Religion and Philosophy BA
L4K4
L200
Political Science BA
Social Policy (Housing and Communities) BA
L257
Political Science and International Relations with
Year Abroad BA
L401
L256
Political Science and International Relations BA
Social Policy (Health and Social Care) BA
L15A
Political Economy with Year Abroad BA
C800
L150
Political Economy BA
Psychology BSc
4
60L2
Policy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA with Year
Abroad
C801
L990
Policy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA
C890
KLK4
Planning and Social Policy BSc
Psychology and Psychological Practice MSci
KL41
Planning and Economics BSc
Psychology and Psychological Research MSci
3
B160
Physiotherapy BSc
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
F373
Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology MSci
Course
length
UCAS
Code
Course
Course directory continued
BBB
BBB
ABB
BBB
BBB
AAA
A*AA
A*AA
AAB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
AAB
AAB
ABB
ABB
AAB
A*AA
A level
5, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
6, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
7, 6, 6
IB Higher Level
Typical entry requirements
l
l
l
l
l
n
û
û
u
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
l
n
BTEC
ü
ü
ü
ü
Study
Abroad
Year in
Industry
A level Philosophy or Religious Studies is desirable but not essential. If taken,
it will be required at grade B or above.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
GCSE Mathematics grade B
GCSE Mathematics grade A
A level Biology/Human Biology or PE at grade A. Minimum of seven GCSEs
grade B or above including Mathematics, English and Science.
A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A
Additional information
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L400
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL43
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L673
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L4K4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L401
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C800
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C890
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C801
www.birmingham.ac.uk/8L37
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L20A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L200
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L257
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L256
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L15A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L150
www.birmingham.ac.uk/60L2
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L990
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KLK4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KL41
www.birmingham.ac.uk/B160
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F373
Course finder link
72
L300
KN42
BC17
C6L4
CF62
V600
FG31
F3DG
F342
F343
Sociology BA
Spatial Planning and Business Management BSc
Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc
Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science BSc
Sports and Materials Science BSc
Theology and Religion BA
Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc
Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci
Theoretical Physics BSc
Theoretical Physics MSci
A*A*A
A*AA
A*A*A
A*AA
ABB
AAB
AAB–ABB
AAA–ABB
ABB
ABB
ABB
BBB
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
n B TEC only considered when combined
with other qualifications
L501
Social Work BA
l B TEC Extended Diploma considered
(in relevant subject)
L40A
Social Policy with Year Abroad BA
ü
ü
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
û Not
accepted
Social Sciences – p56
A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A* or A level Mathematics A*,
Further Mathematics A*, Physics A
A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A
A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A* or A level Mathematics A*,
Further Mathematics A*, Physics A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/ F343
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F342
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F3DG
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FG31
www.birmingham.ac.uk/V600
A level Religious Studies, Philosophy or Theology is desirable but not
essential. If taken, it will be required at grade B or above.
A level Mathematics A*, A level Physics A
www.birmingham.ac.uk/CF62
www.birmingham.ac.uk/C6L4
www.birmingham.ac.uk/BC17
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KN42
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L300
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L501
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L40A
A levels: one of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Design and
Technology
GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at a minimum of grade C. A level
requirements dependent on the number of preferred subjects being offered –
please see course finder.
GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at a minimum of grade C (or grade
B for BTEC applicants). A level requirements dependent on the number of
science subjects being offered – see course finder.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above
u BTEC considered on a case-by-case basis
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7, 7, 6
7, 6, 6
7, 7, 6
7, 6, 6
6, 5, 5
6, 6, 5
6, 6, 5–6, 5, 5
6, 6, 6–6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
6, 5, 5
5, 5, 5
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Joint Honours programmes
You will need to meet the subject-specific requirements for both
subjects within the degree programme to be considered for entry
– please see the course finder entry for details.
Course combination
UCAS code
Typical entry requirements
A level
IB Higher Level
Course finder link
BA American and Canadian Studies and English
TQ7H
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/TQ7H
BA American and Canadian Studies and History
TV71
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/TV71
BA Anthropology and African Studies
LT65
BBB
5, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LT65
BA Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation
LQ68
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LQ68
BA Anthropology and History
LV61
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV61
BA Anthropology and Political Science
LL62
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL62
BA Archaeology and Ancient History and History
VV14
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VV14
BA Classical Literature and Civilisation and Philosophy
QV85
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/QV85
BA Drama and English
WQ43
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/WQ43
BA Education and History
XV31
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/XV31
BA Education and Sociology
XL33
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/XL33
BA English and Classical Literature and Civilisation
QQ3V
ABB
6, 5, 5
cwww.birmingham.ac.uk/QQ3V
BA English and History
QV3C
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/QV3C
BA English and History of Art
QV3H
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/QV3H
BA English and Philosophy
QV3M
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/QV3M
BA French Studies and Geography
LR71
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LR71
BA French Studies and History
RV11
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/RV11
BA French Studies and Mathematics
GR11
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GR11
BA Geography and German Studies
LR72
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LR72
BA Geography and History
LV71
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV71
BA German Studies and History
RV21
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/RV21
BA Hispanic Studies and History
RV41
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/RV41
BA History and History of Art
VV13
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VV13
BA History and Philosophy
VV15
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VV15
BA History and Political Science
LV21
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV21
BA History and Russian Studies
RV71
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/RV71
BA History and Theology
VV16
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VV16
BA Mathematics and Music
GW13
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GW13
BA Mathematics and Philosophy
GV15
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GV15
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Course combination
UCAS code
Typical entry requirements
A level
IB Higher Level
Course finder link
BA Modern Languages and English
7Q6Q
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/7Q6Q
BA Modern Languages and History of Art
5QV1
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/5QV1
BA Modern Languages and Music
R752
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/R752
BA Modern Languages with two languages – all Joint Honours
programmes involving two Modern Languages are offered as part
of BA Modern Languages. See online for details.
R901
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/R901
BA Philosophy and Sociology
VL53
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VL53
BA Political Science and International Relations
L256
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L256
BA Political Science and International Relations with Year Abroad
L257
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L257
BA Political Science and Philosophy
VL52
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/VL52
BA Political Science and Philosophy with Year Abroad
LV25
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV25
BA Political Science and Social Policy
LL42
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL42
BA Political Science and Social Policy with Year Abroad
LL24
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL24
BA Political Science and Sociology
LL32
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL32
BA Political Science and Sociology with Year Abroad
LL23
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL23
BA Russian Studies and International Relations
RL72
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/RL72
BA Social Policy and Criminology
L673
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/L673
BA Social Policy and Sociology
LL43
BBB
5, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL43
BEng Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
HJ35
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ35
MEng Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
HJ53
AAA
6, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ53
BSc Economics and Geography
LL71
AAA
6, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL71
BSc Economics and Political Science
LL12
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL12
BSc Geography and Urban and Regional Planning
LK74
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/LK74
BSc Materials Science and Sports Science
CF62
AAB
6, 6, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/CF62
BSc Mathematics and Computer Science
GG14
AAA
6, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG14
MSci Mathematics and Computer Science
GI11
A*AA
7, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GI11
BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year
GGD4
AAA
6, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GGD4
MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year
GG41
A*AA
7, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG41
BSc Planning and Economics
KL41
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KL41
BSc Planning and Social Policy
KLK4
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KLK4
BSc Spatial Planning and Business Management
KN42
ABB
6, 5, 5
www.birmingham.ac.uk/KN42
BSc Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics
FG31
A*AA
7, 6, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/FG31
MSci Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics
F3DG
A*A*A
7, 7, 6
www.birmingham.ac.uk/F3DG
Arts, Law and Humanities – p46
Physical Sciences – p48
Engineering – p50
Social Sciences – p56
Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition
Life and Environmental Sciences – p52
Medical and Dental Sciences – p54
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How to apply
At the University of Birmingham we
welcome applications from students of
all ages, nationalities and backgrounds
to study with us. Your application is
considered through your personal
statement, references and your predicted
and obtained grades. We look to admit
those who will thrive in our community
as academically excellent and bold,
independent thinkers who will benefit
from their degree programme.
All applications to our undergraduate
programmes must be made through
the Universities and Colleges Admissions
Service – UCAS. Your application is
made online at www.ucas.com
Early September 2016
Opening date for receipt by UCAS
of application for admission in
September 2017.
OPEN DAYS
Visit us on our open days
p Friday 24 June
p Saturday 25 June
p Saturday 10 September
p Saturday 15 October
UK students (via school or college)
All UK schools and colleges are
registered with UCAS, and they
manage their students’ applications
for them. Your school or college
will guide you through the online
application process and will submit
the final application on your behalf.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once your application has been
received by UCAS, it will be forwarded
to the University for consideration. The
University considers all applications
submitted by the 15 January deadline
(15 October for Medicine and Dentistry)
equally, using consistent criteria.
Many applications will receive a decision
within 15 working days. However, for
programmes that interview as part of
the selection process or that are very
competitive the consideration process
will take longer. Once we have made a
decision, you will receive notification of
this and be able to view the decision
on UCAS Track. If you receive an offer
you will also be sent an offer letter and
guide through the post.
For further details on how we assess
applications please see our Code of
Practice: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
documents/university/legal/
admission-students.pdf
How to apply
WRITING YOUR
APPLICATION
Head to your personalised webpage
for further guidance. We also have
online resources, which you might
find useful, including our personal
statement writing video, which is full
of tips from our academics and current
students to help you write a great
personal statement.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
personalstatement
CLEARING
CONFIRMATION
Clearing opens in July for applicants
still seeking a place.
Once we receive your results we
will automatically accept you if you
meet the terms of your offer. If you do
not meet the terms of your offer we
will consider whether we can still
offer you a place – this will depend
on whether there are still places
available on your programme and the
grades you have achieved.
See UCAS for details:
www.ucas.com/ucas/
undergraduate/apply-and-track/
results/no-offers-use-clearing
At Birmingham we may have selected
places available for high-quality
applicants.
July 2017
15 October 2016
Last date for receipt of applications
from those applying for Medicine
(A100 and A101) and Dentistry
(A200) and from all applicants who
include Oxford and Cambridge
among their entries.
15 January 2017
Last date for all applications from all
other UK/EU students. Applications
received after this date may be
considered by some programmes
but this is not guaranteed.
Early May 2017
APPLICANT
VISIT DAYS
Applicant Visit Days run from October
to April, where you will have the
opportunity to meet current staff and
students and tour the facilities, please
see www.birmingham.ac.uk/avd
for more information.
Last date for informing UCAS of
your decisions on your offers (UK/EU
students). You will need to notify
UCAS which universities you
are accepting as your Firm and
Insurance choices.
International Baccalaureate and BTEC
results are received by UCAS and
passed on to universities directly.
You will also need to submit any
other results you may have received.
Last date for informing UCAS of
your decisions on your offers
(UK/EU students).
30 June 2017
Last date for receipt of applications.
Applications received by UCAS after
30 June will go into Clearing.
For more details on how to apply if you are not applying through your
school or college or are an EU or international applicant, please see our website:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/howtoapply
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Entry requirements
TO BE CONSIDERED BY BIRMINGHAM YOU WILL NEED TO
MEET THE UNIVERSITY’S GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
AS WELL AS THE SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF
YOUR CHOSEN PROGRAMME.
GENERAL ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
We require a minimum of three
A levels and GCSE grade C in
Mathematics and English. Please
note that some programmes will have
higher requirements than this minimum
standard. See individual course
listings on our website. We also
consider other level 3 qualifications
such as the International
Baccalaureate, BTECs, the Welsh
Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers
and the Cambridge Pre-U. For more
information please see
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
ug-entryrequirements
Programme specific entry
requirements
Typical offers for A level and IB, as well
as any required subjects, are listed on
our course pages – please always check
online for the most up-to-date and
detailed information.
Special requirements
For some programmes in medical and
health sciences or where there is contact
with vulnerable adults or children a full
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
check is required. You may also be
required to sign a Code of Professional
Conduct and meet Fitness to Practise
requirements. Some programmes may
also require certain immunisations and
a health declaration.
EU and international qualifications
We accept a wide range of EU
and international qualifications –
for more information go to
www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/
students/country/index.aspx
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is
not English will be required to provide
evidence of their English proficiency.
Please see: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
internationalentry
Access to Birmingham
(A2B) scheme
If you are eligible for our A2B scheme
(see page 14) we will make you an
alternative entry offer, normally two
A level grades (or equivalent) lower
if you also pass the A2B module.
New UCAS Tariff
UCAS are introducing a new tariff
system for 2017 entry and although
we will use this to help assess
qualifications we do not make offers
based on tariff points. Please note
that in addition to tariff information,
all qualifications are assessed on
the basis of their suitability for your
programme of study.
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KEY ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Qualification reform
A levels
We treat all A levels equally and therefore
will not differentiate between reformed
linear and modular A levels in terms of
grades required. However, please note
that where a separate pass/fail mark is
awarded in the reformed Science A levels
we will ask for the overall grade plus a
pass in the practical for entry to our
Science and Engineering degrees.
GCSEs
Applicants who offer reformed GCSEs
will be asked for the following grade
equivalence: A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, C = 4.
BTECs
Acceptability of BTEC qualifications,
including reformed BTECs, will continue
to vary from programme to programme –
please check online for further
information.
Unconditional offer scheme
Applicants who meet the relevant criteria
– which include excellent grades at
GCSE and high A level predictions –
may be made an offer under the
unconditional offer scheme. If you
accept our offer as your firm choice
the offer will be made unconditional.
For more information on the scheme
this year, and for details on which
programmes are included, please see
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/courses/
unconditional-offer-scheme-2016.
aspx
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
For most programmes applicants who
offer the EPQ in addition to three A
levels and meet our offer criteria will be
eligible for a one-grade reduction on
their offer if they achieve grade A in
the EPQ.
International Baccalaureate
Our policy on the IB qualification is
focused on attainment in the Higher
Level subjects. Therefore offers are
based on three Higher Level grades
with a minimum overall mark of 32.
(Note that this excludes Liberal Arts and
and Natural Sciences – see page 58).
International A levels and iGCSEs
We accept all International GCSEs
and A levels as equivalent qualifications
to standard GCSEs and A levels.
BTECs
Not all of our programmes will accept
BTEC qualifications alone for entry.
Please see the course pages and online
course entries for further information.
However, many programmes will be
happy to accept combinations of
BTECs and A levels providing that any
subject specific requirements are met.
Access to HE
Access to HE qualifications will be
considered by some programmes.
However, this is usually on a case-bycase basis – check our online course
finder for more information.
Applicants returning to education
We welcome applications from people
who have been out of education for some
time and who may not meet the standard
programme entry requirements. We
encourage such applicants to contact
the relevant admissions tutor in the first
instance to discuss the suitability of
your qualifications and experience.
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Costs and financial support
A UNIVERSITY DEGREE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT IN
YOUR FUTURE. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THE FACTS
SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE WELL-INFORMED DECISIONS
AND MANAGE YOUR FINANCES THROUGHOUT YOUR
UNIVERSITY LIFE AND BEYOND.
When planning your finances for
university, you will need to consider
two main costs:
oTuition fees, which are your
contribution to the cost of learning
at your institution
oLiving costs, which will include travel,
accommodation, food and other
day-to-day expenses
For UK and EU students beginning
their studies in September 2017,
we intend to charge the maximum
approved tuition fee per year (previously
£9,000 in 2015–16) for our full-time
undergraduate courses.
This will enable us to provide you with
the highest quality teaching and learning
and to deliver sustained investment in
your wider student experience.
The tuition fee contributes to the cost
of your tuition at the University including,
for example, the cost of exams,
assessments, access to learning facilities
and membership of the Guild of Students.
No up-front tuition fees for UK
and EU students
Eligible UK and EU students will not have
to pay anything up-front for their tuition.
Instead, the cost will be covered by a
Tuition Fee Loan provided by the UK
government, which you will not have to
start repaying until you have graduated,
are in work and are earning over £21,000
per year. This is paid directly to the
University by the Student Loans
Company (SLC).
Other payment options include full
payment (by online credit/debit card/
PayPal, cheque or direct bank transfer) or
alternatively a direct debit instalment plan.
Maintenance loan
Loans from the government are available
for all eligible full-time UK students to
assist with their living expenses. The
amount that you can borrow will be
determined by your household income
and where you choose to study.
For students from England the maximum
loan amounts (correct for 2016 entry):
o£8,200 (if living away from home
and outside London)
o£6,904 (if living at home with your
parents/carers)
Costs and financial support
Interest rates on student loans
Interest is charged at the rate of inflation
plus 3% from the date the loan is paid out
until the April after you have left university.
From that date you will be charged
interest at:
oThe rate of inflation (if you are earning
less than £21,000)
oThe rate of inflation plus up to 3%
(if you are earning between £21,001
and £41,000)
oThe rate of inflation plus 3% (if you are
earning above £41,000)
Applying for financial support
You should apply at www.gov.uk/
studentfinance, following the link for
your place of residence as soon as you
have applied for your course.
How do I repay my loan?
You will only start repaying your loans (for
tuition and maintenance) in the April after
you leave university, and if you are earning
over £21,000 per year.
Repayments will be 9% of income above
£21,000; so the amount you pay back
each month will depend on your earnings.
If for any reason your income falls below
£21,000, your repayments will be
suspended. In most cases repayments
are deducted automatically from your pay
packet through the tax system (PAYE).
If you have not paid off your loan after 30
years, all outstanding repayments will be
written off, meaning that you will never
have to pay the remaining amount.
Tuition and maintenance loan repayments based on annual salary
(after graduation)
Annual income
Annual
repayment
Monthly
repayment
Weekly repayment
Up to £21,000
£0
£0
£0
£21,500
£48
£4
92p
£24,000
£276
£23
£5.30
£25,000
£360
£30
£6.92
£27,000
£540
£45
£10.38
£30,000
£816
£68
£15.69
Financial support for EU students
If you are a student from another
European Union (EU) country you can
apply for financial help towards your
tuition fees by sending an application
form to the Student Finance Service
Non-UK Team.
Chamberlain Award
The Chamberlain Award is a fully meanstested bursary that is open to students
from across the UK with a household
income below £36,000. If you have been
financially assessed by the relevant SLC
agency and have given consent to share
your financial details with the University,
your entitlement to a Chamberlain Award
will be calculated automatically in most
cases. For more details, go to
www.birmingham.ac.uk/chamberlain
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Costs and financial support
Scholarships
MUSIC AND SPORTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
In recognition of the role that music
plays within the University, we offer a
number of Music scholarships each
year. Offering approximately 20 hours
of musical tuition per year for three
years (total equivalent cash value
of £3,000), these scholarships are
open to prospective students who
are performing at a Grade 8 standard
in an instrument or vocals and have
an offer of a place on a full-time
undergraduate programme (other
than a programme offered by the
Music department) at the University
of Birmingham. Further details can be
found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/
musicscholarships
University of Birmingham Sport offers
scholarships each year to internationallevel performers from any academic
department and of any nationality.
Scholarship support consists of facility
membership, strength and conditioning
work, sport science and medicine
services (including physiotherapy),
lifestyle workshops and help with
sports-specific expenditure.
For further information on sports and
music scholarships, including how to
apply, visit www.sport.bham.ac.uk/
scholarships
SUBJECT-BASED
SCHOLARSHIPS
Depending on the subject you
have chosen to study, there may
be additional scholarships available
to you that are administered by the
school that offers your programme.
The eligibility criteria can vary
depending on the school, but students
are usually judged on their academic
performance and/or financial need,
with scholarships offered in addition
to the Chamberlain Award. For further
information on the scholarships
available, see the information on your
chosen programme in the course
finder entry on our website:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/funding/index.aspx
Please note: the University reserves
the right to revise or cancel any of the
commitments made with reference to
fees and scholarships for any reason,
including a material change in legislation
or government policy affecting the
ability of the University to charge fees
to undergraduate students or the terms
on which the University may charge
fees to undergraduate students.
Your life: making the best of your time
How can I calculate my likely
living costs?
The living costs of the average student
vary across the UK, although it is less
expensive to live in Birmingham than
in London or the South East.
For an illustration of how your living
expenses might break down over
an academic session please visit
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/support/
moneyadvice/living.aspx
For the most up-to-date information on
University accommodation costs see
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/accommodation/halls
Further advice and resources to help
you manage your money can be found at
www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/
support/moneyadvice
Fees for international students
The University charges an annual tuition
fee to international students, which is
paid at the start of your programme.
This covers the cost of your tuition,
examination and graduation, and
includes membership of the Guild of
Students. Your tuition fee depends on the
programme you choose to study and the
level at which you study. If you are made
an offer to study by the University, the
yearly tuition fee will be quoted in your
offer letter. You will also need to consider
living costs, as you may be required to
provide evidence of your ability to support
yourself financially when you apply for
your visa.
Tuition fee costs
For a full list of the standard international
student fees for 2017, including a guide
on which courses fall under each fee
banding please see our website:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/
tuitionfees
INTERNATIONAL
APPLICANTS
For information on how to apply to the
University as an international student,
go to www.birmingham.ac.uk/
international
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The small print – essential
information for all students
THE FOLLOWING SECTION COVERS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR
ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL APPLY AND RELY UPON
IN ITS FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY.
If you decide to accept this offer, a
contract will be formed between you and
the University. Your rights and obligations
to the University and the University’s
obligations to you arising under that
contract are set out in the documents
listed below which will form the terms
and conditions of your student contract:
o
Your offer letter
o
The undergraduate or postgraduate
prospectus, as appropriate
o
The Code of Practice on Admission of
Students (see www.birmingham.ac.
uk/applicantinformation)
o
The University’s Royal Charter, Statutes,
Ordinances, Regulations and Codes of
Practice; the current version can be
viewed on www.birmingham.ac.uk/
applicantinformation from which you
can find a summary of any changes
which have already been agreed for
the start of the next academic year
o
The University’s health and safety
policies and guidance, General
Conditions of Use of Computing and
Network Facilities, Data Protection
Policy, Equality Scheme, Public
Interest Disclosure Policy and
Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
(see www.birmingham.ac.uk/
applicantinformation)
o
Programme requirements, which are
shown for each programme on our
website at www.birmingham.ac.uk/
students/courses/index.aspx
Application and admission to
the University: information
and requirements
You must provide accurate and complete
information in your application form. If you
do not, the University can withdraw the
offer of a place or insist that you leave.
Programme entry requirements
The programme requirements for
admission are set out in the relevant
section of the prospectus and our website
at www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/
courses/index.aspx Please consider
these carefully to ensure you are eligible
for your chosen subject.
Criminal convictions
If your offer of a place is conditional on
you obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS) check, the
University will decide if any convictions
or information revealed are incompatible
with a place on the programme. If they
are, you will be notified and your offer will
be withdrawn. If your situation changes
after the offer of a place, please notify
the admissions tutor for your programme,
or if you have already registered,
the programme director.
Fitness to Practise programmes
If you are applying for a Fitness to
Practise programme, you may be asked
to provide information about your health,
undergo a health check and provide
evidence of immunisation. Your offer of a
place is conditional on such requirements
being met. You will also be required to
sign a Code of Professional Conduct
and Fitness to Practise, which is provided
with the offer letter.
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Blood-borne viruses
For some programmes, such as Medicine
and Surgery (MBChB) and Dentistry,
all applicants who are made an offer of
a place on the course will be required to
complete a screening process for Blood
Borne Viruses as a condition of their offer.
The screening process may be subject to
change from time to time, and so you are
advised to consult the relevant section of
University’s website at www.birmingham.
ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/index.
aspx for up-to-date information.
Deferred entry
Applicants who wish to apply for deferred
entry should enter this against the
University of Birmingham choice on their
UCAS form. Applicants wishing to defer
entry until September 2018 must meet
all the conditions of their offer by 31
August 2017.
The tuition fees stated on your offer letter
are based on the start date shown in the
offer letter and will apply for the duration
of your programme. However, if you
choose to defer your entry and you are an
international applicant, that is you are not
a Home/EU applicant, or you have applied
for a postgraduate programme, then your
tuition fees may be more than is stated in
your offer letter. You should contact the
Admissions Office for more information.
If you decide to defer, the programme and/
or its modules, programme requirements
and University services and facilities as
currently described in the prospectus or on
our website may change for your chosen
year of entry. Please keep referring to the
University’s website where up-to-date
information will be published as soon
as it is available.
Cancelling your acceptance
After you have accepted your offer of a
place, you can cancel your acceptance.
If you do so within 14 days from the date
we receive your acceptance, any deposit
or administration or other fees you have
paid will be refunded in full. If you start your
programme during the cancellation period,
the University will charge you a reasonable
sum for the programme provided.
Changes to programmes, courses,
modules and services
Information set out in the prospectus and
on the University website is accurate at the
date of publication. However, changes to
programmes, modules, University services
and the content of the prospectus may
be necessary, for example, to meet the
requirements of an accrediting body or to
keep courses contemporary by updating
practices or areas of study. Changes to
programmes or modules may also be
needed because of circumstances outside
the reasonable control of the University,
such as a key member of staff leaving the
University or being unable to teach (where
the programme or module is reliant on that
person’s expertise) or where the minimum
or maximum number of students needed
to ensure a good educational or student
experience has not been met or has been
exceeded. Other circumstances outside
the reasonable control of the University
include unexpected lack of funding,
industrial action, severe weather, fire,
civil disorder, political unrest, government
restrictions or serious concern about the
transmission of serious illness making a
course unsafe to deliver. If changes to
your programme are made after you have
accepted your offer, the University will
try to give you early notification of those
changes and, where necessary, minimise
their impact by offering suitable alternative
arrangements, helping you find an
alternative programme or university or
providing compensation where it believes
there is a fair case to do so.
Fees and payment
The tuition fees stated in your offer
letter will apply for the duration of your
programme (subject to any changes in
the law or government requirements).
It is your responsibility to make sure your
fees and all expenses relating to your
programme are paid in full and on time.
The University’s requirements on
the payment of fees can be found in
Regulation 5 (see www.birmingham.
ac.uk/applicantinformation). When
you register online, you will be asked to
indicate how your fees will be paid. If you
are paying your tuition fees yourself, you
must either pay the full amount at the
beginning of the academic year or apply
to pay by instalments using the University
direct debit scheme. If you are a
sponsored student, you are responsible
for payment if your sponsor does not
pay your tuition fees.
Unless your offer letter says otherwise,
the tuition fee quoted in your offer letter
does not include any charges for
residential accommodation, examination
re-sits, extensions to the designated
period of study, travelling expenses or
any other miscellaneous expenses which
may be related to your programme
(such as the cost of field trips). Details of
any other miscellaneous expenses you
are likely to incur on your programme are
shown for each course on our website at
www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/
courses/index.aspx
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Non-payment of fees
If you do not pay your tuition fees in full
or on time, the University may impose
penalties which are set out in Regulation
5 (see www.birmingham.ac.uk/
applicantinformation). As a result, you
may not be allowed to progress on your
programme or you may be expelled from
the University. The University may also
take legal action against you to recover
any unpaid fees.
If you do not pay any other (non-tuition)
fees or other sums you owe, the
University may take action to recover
those sums. This may include withholding
any service for which you owe money (for
example, if you do not pay library fines you
may not be allowed to access the Library
or use some or all of its facilities) or taking
legal action against you.
If, as part of your programme, you spend
time in another university, institution or
organisation in the UK or abroad, the
rules and regulations of that university,
institution or organisation are likely to
apply to you while you are there. Some
overseas institutions might impose
academic sanctions, for example, they
might refuse to release your marks, if you
do not pay either tuition fees or any other
fees or costs (such as accommodation
or meal plan fees) which you owe them.
This might mean that you are not able to
complete your programme as planned.
Deposits
We reserve the right to charge a deposit
for some programmes. Full details will
be included in our offer letter where
appropriate.
Scholarships, grants and bursaries
At Birmingham we ensure that fears
about finance do not constrain prospective
students from considering university and
that excellence is rewarded. The University
offers a range of additional financial
support for students studying at
Birmingham in the form of bursaries,
grants and scholarships. Details are on the
University’s website at www.birmingham.
ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/funding/
index.aspx
Student Hardship Fund
In addition to scholarships, grants and
bursaries, the University can provide
financial assistance to students who suffer
financial hardship during their studies.
Details are on our website at https://
intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/
studentservices/funding/index.aspx
Conduct and attendance
Students are required to attend such
lectures, tutorials, examinations and other
activities as form part of their programme.
This includes the requirement to submit
theses, dissertations and coursework on
time. Students must also be aware of and
observe the University’s regulations and
codes of practice relating to conduct,
plagiarism, attendance and reasonable
diligence – see www.birmingham.ac.uk/
applicantinformation The University can
impose penalties if you do not follow these
requirements, and in serious cases the
University can suspend or expel you from
the University.
Diversity and equality
The University prides itself on being a
diverse community within a diverse city.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
and the elimination of discrimination is
embodied in the University’s Charter and
our aim is to ensure that the University
remains an inclusive environment where
equality of opportunity and tolerance for
all are fostered and promoted.
Disabilities
If you have a disability, the University will
seek to support you whenever possible
and reasonable to do so. If you have
not yet disclosed that disability, we
encourage you to do so at the earliest
opportunity. As individual students’ needs
(even those with the same condition) can
vary, it is important that you contact the
Disability and Learning Support Service
at www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/support/disability/
index.aspx before you accept any offer
of a place to find out what type of support
is likely to be available to you and what
information we need to arrange it. If you
choose not to tell us about your disability,
provide this information with short notice
before your course or examination/
assessment start dates or do not provide
full information about it before or during
your programme, we will do our best to
help you but you might not be able to
have access to the full range of support
which might otherwise be available to you.
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Religious observance
The University is committed to the
promotion of equality. However,
you should be aware that:
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Sometimes we have to schedule
activities, including examinations, on
Fridays and Saturdays. If this is likely
to conflict with the observance of
religious days for some students, the
University will try to make alternative
arrangements where reasonably
possible. Therefore students are
advised to inform the relevant School
and/or the Examinations Office in
writing of such issues as soon
as possible.
o
While the University imposes no dress
code on its students and welcomes
the variety of appearance brought by
individual styles and choices of dress,
there may be exceptions. For example,
some professional regulatory bodies
or placement providers may have
requirements as to what can be worn
in certain situations, such as clinical
settings. Medical students must sign
a Code of Professional Conduct in
which they agree to show their faces
at all times, and must be prepared to
examine and touch patients of both
sexes. See also www.birmingham.
ac.uk/students/support
International students
The University’s International Students
Advisory Service (ISAS) provides support
and advice for prospective international
students – see https://intranet.
birmingham.ac.uk/as/studentservices/
international/index.aspx
If you are an international non-European
Union (non-EU) student and need a visa to
enable you to be in the UK to study, you
will have to attend a Right to Study Check
when you first arrive at the University. If you
do not attend this Right to Study Check
or cannot provide conclusive proof that
you have the correct visa or immigration
permission, you will not be allowed to
begin your programme and/ or you may
be withdrawn from your programme. It is
essential that you regularly read our emails
(in the email account you used on your
application to the University) and that you
follow very carefully the instructions for
arrival, collection of Biometric Residence
Permits and Right to Study checks.
Intellectual property
If you develop intellectual property
including an invention, device, discovery,
material, product, process, computer
software or any other potentially valuable
result or innovation with material input from
the University’s academic staff or as part
of a collective project, programme or
research activity, you will be required
to assign all rights in such intellectual
property to the University; the procedures
and arrangements for notification and
exploitation will be the same as those for
Staff in the University set out in Regulation
3. The University will not make any claim to
any intellectual property developed by you
in circumstances other than those set
out above. Details of the University’s
procedures and guidance involving sharing
of revenue from exploitation are available
from the Director of Research and
Knowledge Transfer within each of the
Colleges, Alta Innovations Ltd or the
Registrar and Secretary, and see www.
birmingham.ac.uk/applicantinformation
Accommodation
Your right to reside in University
accommodation is dependent on you
continuing to study at the University. There
are separate terms and conditions which
apply to your occupation of University
accommodation, and further details of
these are available at www.birmingham.
ac.uk/accommodation
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When you may be asked to leave
the University
You may be asked to leave the
University if:
o
Your academic performance is not
satisfactory;
o
You are expelled from the University
for breach of the conduct, Fitness to
Practise, attendance or reasonable
diligence requirements;
o
You do not pay your tuition fees in
accordance with the University’s
Regulations;
o
You are dismissed or expelled from
any other organisation which you are
required to attend or be a member
of as part of your programme;
o
You do not have the correct visa or
immigration permission to study on
your programme at the University,
and you are an international non-EU
student needing a visa to enable you
to be in the UK to study;
o
The University has reason to believe
that you have not supplied all relevant
information or have supplied false or
misleading information relating to
your application to the University;
o
As a result of your actions, the
University is unable to find a suitable
placement which is required to
complete your programme.
A decision requiring you to leave the
University will be taken in accordance
with the relevant procedure and subject
to any right of appeal or review. If the
University has good reason for expelling
you and does so in accordance with the
relevant procedure, the University will not
compensate you for any loss or damage
you may suffer as a result.
Complaints
The University is committed to providing
a high quality educational experience,
supported by a range of academic and
administrative services and facilities.
From time to time, however, things do
go wrong, and if the matter cannot be
resolved informally, the University
provides students with a system for
raising concerns and complaints about
both academic and non-academic
matters. The Code of Practice on
Student Concerns and Complaints
(see www.birmingham.ac.uk/
applicantinformation) sets out a
procedure for dealing with students’
complaints fairly, consistently and as
quickly as possible.
Students who are dissatisfied with a
decision relating to a complaint they have
raised may be able to complain to the
Office of the Independent Adjudicator
(OIA), an independent body which reviews
student complaints; more information
about the OIA is available on its website at
www.oiahe.org.uk The Code of Practice
on Admissions (see www.birmingham.
ac.uk/applicantinformation) sets out
the procedure for asking for a review of
decisions made in the application and
admissions process.
Data protection and disclosure of
personal information
The University will collect a range of
information about you from the application
and registration procedures, as part of your
academic progress including and from
carrying out Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) checks or health checks
(if necessary). The University and the
organisations we work with to deliver
programmes will use this to support you on
your programme and for the administration
and management of the University,
including statistical analysis. Medical
information disclosed to the University’s
Medical Officer or the Student Support
and Counselling Services will be treated
as confidential. Information arising from
DBS checks will be used only in
accordance with the DBS code of
practice (see www.gov.uk/government/
publications/dbs-code-of-practice).
Some information may be disclosed
outside the University, for example, at your
request, with your consent or in order to
meet statutory obligations. We may
disclose information relating to your
academic progress to your sponsor
(if you have one).
We will also ask for emergency contact
details, and by providing them, you confirm
that these individuals have consented to
the processing of their personal data by
the University.
All information will be kept for a
reasonable period in accordance with
legal requirements and for administration
purposes. Further information can be
found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/
university/governance/policies-regs/
data-protection.aspx
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General matters
The University will not be liable to you
and you will not be liable to the University
for any failure or delay in performing
obligations if the failure or delay is due
to any significant cause beyond the
University’s or your reasonable control,
such as fire, flood or industrial dispute.
Your contract with the University is
between you and the University and
only these two parties can enforce it.
The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties)
Act 1999 does not apply.
The contract between you and the
University is governed by English law and
is subject to any changes in the law which
affect this contract.
If you have any questions please contact
the undergraduate admissions tutor for
your school.
Further information
This prospectus was published in
February 2016 and refers to entry from
September 2017 to July 2018. If you have
any complaints regarding the accuracy
or fairness of this prospectus, they
should be addressed to the Director
of Marketing, who will investigate the
matter and reply, in writing, within
21 days of receiving the letter.
The University is an exempt charity under
Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011.
An exempt charity enjoys all the tax
exemptions and other benefits of a charity,
but is exempt from certain requirements,
including the need to register with the
Charity Commission. As it is not on the
Register of Charities, the University does
not have a charity registration number,
and although it is a corporate body,
the University is not a limited company,
therefore it is not registered at Companies
House. It does have a tax-exempt Inland
Revenue charities reference number
(X7237).
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Visit the University
THE BEST WAY TO GET A FEEL FOR BIRMINGHAM IS TO PUT
YOURSELF IN THE HEART OF OUR BEAUTIFUL, GREEN CAMPUS.
PICTURE YOURSELF WALKING TO LECTURES UNDER THE
ARCHES OF OUR HISTORIC LAW BUILDING, STUDYING IN
OUR BRAND NEW LIBRARY; AND RELAXING ON THE GRASS
IN THE SHADOW OF OUR CLOCK TOWER, OLD JOE.
OPEN DAYS
We host open days throughout the year,
which are the perfect opportunity to
come and speak to our current students
and academic staff, and ask any
questions you may have about courses,
campus life and the city. Take a guided
tour of campus and accommodation,
and go to talks about your course and
a variety of important lectures about
choosing your university.
CAMPUS TOURS
Friday 24 June
Saturday 25 June
Saturday 10 September
Saturday 15 October
Learn more about open days on our
website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
opendays
If you can’t make one of our open
days, we run regular campus tours
throughout the year. Guided by
our current students, you will see
all of our main facilities and
accommodation.
Find out how to book your
space on a campus tour:
www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/visit/
campus-tours
APPLICANT VISIT DAYS
If you are offered a place to study at
Birmingham, you may be offered to visit
us on an Applicant Visit Day. These
‘invitation-only’ events are usually held
between November to April and as
they are organised by our academic
departments they are the perfect time to
find out more details about your course,
meet the admissions tutor or senior
academic and a chance to meet fellow
applicants who you could be studying
with during your time at Birmingham.
Find out more about Applicant Visit
Days: www.birmingham.ac.uk/
undergraduate/visit/avd/index.aspx
As an open campus, Birmingham
welcomes visitors throughout the year,
if you’re passing through Birmingham
please feel free to come and explore
the campus for yourself.
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