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1st for ‘Outstanding Support for
Students’ at the 2010 Times Higher Education Awards
100 per cent of Planning students said our staff were enthusiastic about
what they were teaching
25,000 students from over 80
countries
93 per cent of our accountancy and
media studies students say they are satisfied with their student experience
(NSS 2011)
Our students have won the CIPR
Midlands Student of the Year award every year since
2006
1st for ‘Outstanding International
Strategy’ at the 2011 Times
Higher Education Leadership and
Management Awards
Grade 1 Ofsted ‘Outstanding’
awarded for our primary and
secondary teacher training – one of
very few universities in the UK
One of the top 10 universities in the
UK for our spending on facilities in the
Complete University Guide 2012
1 in 3 of our students study
part-time
29th of 123 universities for the most students in
graduate level jobs in the Sunday Times
University Guide 2012
100 per cent of students graduating
in Mechanical Engineering were in employment or further study after graduation, DHLE
2009/10
Students have ranked Birmingham
Conservatoire as the joint top
music college in the country, in the National Student
Survey 2011
Faculty of Health’s Skills and Simulation Department won the 2011 Higher Education
Academy Learning and Teaching Team Award due to their “excellence in enhancing
students learning experience”
Research Councils UK listed three
Birmingham City University research projects in its top
100 most innovative ‘Big Ideas for the
Future’, 2011
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Our contribution to the education of the citizens of Birmingham and beyond
stretches back through a succession of predecessor institutions for over
160 years. We achieved university status in 1992 as the University of
Central England, changing our name to Birmingham City University in 2007,
reflecting our commitment to, and pride in, our home city.
AROUND 25,000 STUDENTS AND MORE THAN 150 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
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We’re proud of the accolades we receive from independent observers. We’ve taken home a prestigious Times Higher Education Award three years running, our latest inspection by the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) praised the “close and sustained partnership” between staff and students, and the 2011 National Student Survey (NSS) saw an increase in our overall satisfaction rating to 80 per cent.
The word is spreading fast – from our satisfied students, successful graduates and the businesses that benefit from them, through to the industry partners that welcome our expertise on a wide range of projects.
So what is it that makes us so overwhelmingly popular?> Our students move into great jobs – the Sunday Times
University Guide 2012 ranked us 29th out of 123 universities in the UK for the most students in graduate level roles.
> Our teaching excellence – especially in creative and professional practice – and our ground-breaking industry collaborations are renowned, with over 50 professional accreditations for our courses at the last count.
> Our strong industry and professional partnerships with firms including Apple, Cartier, Cisco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Rolls-Royce ensure that you will leave with the skills and knowledge employers value most.
> Our world-leading research – judged as ‘world class’ and in some areas ‘world leading’ in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise audit – ensures the latest insights are incorporated into our teaching.
> Students are at the heart of everything we do – our award-winning Student Academic Partners scheme teams up staff and students to find ways to make our teaching even better.
> We’re constantly investing – new student accommodation, an £8.5 million sports centre at our City North Campus and construction currently under way on our new £61 million extension to our City Centre Campus, all of which places us in the top 10 universities for spending on facilities (Complete University Guide 2012).
Come and see us for yourself – our vibrant city, our successful students, our enthusiastic staff and our clear, firm focus on making your time here exactly what you want it to be – just some of the reasons we should be your first choice.Until then, let me offer a very warm welcome to a lifelong relationship with one of the UK’s most innovative, creative and exciting universities.
6 Inspirational teaching12 Enhancing your employability16 Outstanding student support22 Student successes26 Our award winners30 Why Birmingham?34 Investing in our campuses 40 Accommodation41 Halls of residence44 Tuition fees48 Further study 50 Courses by subject area54 Acting / theatre courses62 Architecture / landscape courses66 Art courses
76 Built environment courses92 Business courses130 Computing and technology courses148 Education and teacher training
courses 158 Engineering courses168 English courses176 Fashion / textiles / interior /
three-dimensional design courses190 Film / TV / sound / multimedia
courses200 Health courses216 Jewellery / silversmithing courses234 Law courses244 Media and communication courses
254 Music courses264 Nursing courses272 Social sciences courses286 Visual communication courses290 How to apply294 UCAS tariff tables 296 Making the most of your application300 Direct application to the University304 Find out more / Open days306 How to find us308 Disclaimers312 Undergraduate course index323 How to contact us
Professor David TidmarshVice-ChancellorBirmingham City University
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Professor Chris Edger, a former director at Mitchells & Butlers, is a leading expert in the retail, leisure and hospitality industry. He is the UK’s only professor specialising in improving the performance of hospitality managers, and enjoys
close links with many leading figures in the sector.
Professor Julian Killingley is widely respected as an expert on social justice and international human rights, providing legal support to prisoners in the USA who would otherwise be denied it. He also developed the School of Law’s unique internship
programme which allows our students to spend time working in an American attorney’s office.
Professor David Wilson is a former prison governor and head of training for the Prison Service. Hailed as the most popular media expert in his field, he has written many books and articles on the criminal justice system, as well as being a
regular contributor to TV and radio. He featured in the Channel 5 series Banged Up, where he worked to turn 12 prolific young offenders away from a life of crime.
Professor David Roberts specialises in seventeenth and eighteenth century literature and drama, and has published a number of books on the subject. As a recognised expert in his subject, he featured in a BBC Radio 4 documentary and
lectured at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
Dr Lynsey Melville is leading in the development of bioenergy as an alternative fuel source. She is involved with the All Parties Renewable Transport Fuels Group which liaises with MPs on the opportunities and challenges presented by
renewable fuels.
Senior lecturer in Radiography Julie Hall is passionate about raising the profile of radiography, both as an effective cancer treatment and as a profession. She arranges regular Open Days around the West Midlands and writes blogs on the
subject. Her research interests lie in patient information and the training opportunities provided by hi-tech simulation.
Many of our staff are at the forefront of the latest developments in their respective industries, helping to enhance the University’s reputation through pioneering teaching and research. Many of them are practising professionals – including exhibiting artists, celebrated legal experts and professional musicians – ensuring the University stays up-to-date with the latest thinking in their sectors. Our academics’ expertise also benefits business and industry through knowledge and skills transfer, working with outside partners to solve real-life problems.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMICS...
INSPIRATIONAL TEACHING
83 per cent of students agreed that the library resources and services met their needs (NSS 2011). This is above the sector average
87 per cent of our students agreed that staff were good at explaining things to them – National Student Survey 2011
Our pioneering virtual learning environments which recreate schools, solicitor’s offices and hospitals are award-winning
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Dr Lubo Jankovic is a leading expert on making buildings more energy-efficient and led a team of researchers on monitoring and evaluating the groundbreaking Birmingham Zero Carbon House – a carbon neutral building based on a 170-year-
old Victorian home, which won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Architecture Award and attracted media attention worldwide.
Head of Music Technology at Birmingham Conservatoire, Lamberto Coccioli, has spent 15 years at the cutting edge of integrating new technologies into music performance and has helped develop Integra Live - new open source
software that helps musicians to compose and perform live electronic music.
Hannah Phillips takes the arts to a wider audience as course director for Community and Applied Theatre. Recent events have included a Theatre in Education tour to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS; ‘Flipside’, a project on homelessness in
Birmingham; and ‘Hatin’ On’, a play which explored issues surrounding hate crime with local schoolchildren.
LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTSWe regularly welcome a range of visiting speakers and professors from the academic and professional worlds. Our eminent guests have included acclaimed author Nick Hornby, ground-breaking investigative journalist and TV presenter Donal MacIntyre and advertising legend Trevor Beattie.
High-profile industry leaders share their expertise with us – recent visitors include BSkyB chief executive Jeremy Darroch, former Tesco chief executive officer Sir Terry Leahy, Chairman of Unilever, Amanda Sourry, illustrious Harry Potter illustrator Dave McKean, The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell MBE and Michael Edwards, a US attorney well-known for his crusading work in legal reform. We’re not afraid to think outside the box either – infamous rogue trader Nick Leeson and ex-offender Noel ‘Razor’ Smith have offered some surprising insights to our students.
We pride ourselves on the range of professional accreditations – over 50 at the last count – and the number of successful industry partnerships we have.
Take a look overleaf at the kind of prestigious companies and organisations that choose to work with us to draw on our expertise, upskill their teams or lend their support in developing our cutting-edge programmes. Working with such high-profile partners ensures that you benefit from the latest insights in your chosen area of study.
“By partnering with the faculty at Birmingham City University we have been given the valuable opportunity of being able to impact on the learning students are given. Our approach is to supplement the learning in the classroom by providing opportunities to learn about real customer issues and cases in the UK market. With this approach the students get more insight into career paths in IT, the faculty can supplement their teaching with real business cases and Cisco gets to let the students know more about our culture and career paths – everyone wins!”
Sedef M Buyukataman University Relations Manager, EMEA, Cisco International Limited
Sir Terry Leahy
Nick Leeson Amanda Sourry
Tim Campbell Jeremy Darroch
Michael Edwards
ACCREDITATIONS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
In 2010 Cisco employed more graduates from Birmingham City University than any other institution in the UK. The US multinational offered just 23 places on its highly competitive graduate training programme, six of which were given to our graduates.
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> Professional bodies accrediting our courses include the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, British Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Gemmological Association of Great Britain, Health Care Professions Council, Landscape Institute, Royal Institute of British Architects and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
> We are one of very few universities to boast Ofsted’s ‘Grade One: Outstanding’ ratings for both primary and secondary teacher training. Our School of Education enjoys partnerships with well over a thousand local primary and secondary schools, and has even been contracted to provide training for the Egyptian Ministry of Education.
> Our LLB (Hons) Law and Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) programmes are accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board, which represents the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board of England and Wales.
> Birmingham Conservatoire is the only UK conservatoire to have received institutional accreditation from the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC). It enjoys a vibrant association with the world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), becoming Partners in Orchestral Development in 2011, as well as being involved in professional schemes with many of the city’s leading arts organisations.
> As the Royal Shakespeare Company’s training partner for the RSC’s national Open Stages project, Birmingham School of Acting has helped to upskill and inspire hundreds of amateur theatre practitioners. Additionally, BSA students have produced projects with organisations ranging from The Big Issue to West Midlands Fire Service and Birmingham City Council’s Adoption and Fostering Service.
> Our Faculty of Health is the only centre in the Midlands for Speech and Language Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Radiotherapy and one of only three centres in the country for Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). We’re also the only UK university to train nurses, radiographers and operating department practitioners for the armed forces.
> Household names Severn Trent, Rank Group, Mitchells & Butlers and Jewson have turned to Birmingham City Business School to develop innovative staff development solutions. The school enjoys a unique accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), giving MSc Accountancy and Finance students full exemption from the Management and Strategic Levels papers of the Institute. We are also a Platinum Approved Learning Provider of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
> The Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment (TEE) is home to some incredible partnerships. Among others, it is one of Microsoft’s top UK academies and the leading Cisco Network Academy Training Centre for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In a pioneering partnership with global software organisation SAP, our
MSc Enterprise Systems Management course offers not just an MSc qualification, but also an invaluable SAP certification too. Furthermore, we have just become the only ‘Train the Trainer Academy’ outside the USA for global giant SAS.
> The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems has received a Best Education Centre award from the Chartered Quality Institute, and it has undertaken a series of award-winning technology transfer schemes with Morgan Motor Company.
> Our Birmingham School of the Built Environment has an innovative partnership with Birmingham City Council – sharing knowledge, experience and best practice. Students love their motivating awards and valuable placement opportunities.
> The School of Art at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design is the national portfolio organisation in collaboration with Eastside Projects for the Arts Council England, and the School chairs and co-ordinates Turning Point West Midlands, the visual arts strategic body for the region.
> We have been awarded Skillset Media Academy accreditation on the strength of our professional capability and work with industry in the media sector.
Our criminal investigation students are the first in the country to use state-of-the-art video interviewing equipment only recently released to police forces
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As a student at Birmingham City University, you start on your career path the minute you join us. A combination of industry-standard facilities and lecturers with real-life experience means that our graduates are among the most employable around.
You will quickly find yourself building up your experience in professional-standard surroundings appropriate to your course, from mock operating theatres, courtrooms and classrooms to state-of-the-art TV and photography studios.
Our close links with business and the professions mean that our courses are always relevant, up-to-date and meet the exact needs of the current marketplace. Wherever possible, we involve employers in planning the curriculum, while many of our lecturers come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring they are up to speed with the latest developments.
Whatever subject you are studying, employability will be an integral outcome of your studies. Major features of our approach include:
> An emphasis on employability skills as a key element of your curriculum, in addition to the support provided via the Careers and Job Prospects team
> Employability and employer engagement as essential factors in the validation or revalidation of every course
> Specific training for all staff in the importance of making employability a top priority
> The introduction of an employability award which recognises the efforts of students who have worked to improve their career prospects, and the staff who have supported them.
ENHANCING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY
92 per cent of Nursing students said they had been allocated placements suitable for their course.
8th place in England for our primary teacher training in the Newly Qualified Teacher survey, 2011
LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACEAccording to the prestigious Sunday Times University Guide 2012, we’re one of the top 30 universities in the country for placing students in graduate-level employment, and a lot of that is down to the excellent relationships we have with leading companies. Apple, Cartier, Cisco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Rolls-Royce are just some of the companies where our students have undertaken placements, gaining valuable experience of the workplace and building relationships with potential employers.
There are many different opportunities to gain the experience and contacts that will open doors. Get to grips with the realities of work – and exactly what potential employers are looking for – by spending time on placement with an employer or working on a real-life project. With a third of entry-level jobs now filled by graduates who have already worked for their employers (source: High Fliers, The Graduate Market 2011), such opportunities have never been more important. Work-based learning, mentoring, job shadowing and internships also play a key role. The support of our former students is invaluable here, as so many of our successful graduates are eager to give something back and help the next generation of students.
> If you are a Law student, you can spend a six - to eight - week internship in an American attorney’s office – potentially working on Death Row cases.
> As a Media student, you might set up your own internal radio station as part of your final-year assessment – what better way to learn than to create and present your own show?
> If you’re studying a Health course, you will spend up to 50 per cent of your time on placement from the first year, gaining experience in a workplace setting.
> Many household names welcome our students on placement – Bosch, BMW, John Lewis, Canon, Harvey Nichols, Hyundai, McDonalds, Debenhams, British Sky Broadcasting, Max Mara, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), the NHS, Hewlett-Packard, National Grid, Reuters, Vauxhall... to name just a few.
We can also help you to gain experience through volunteering, acting as an ambassador for the University or finding a part-time job – it’s all part of that clear focus on making you your chosen employer’s first choice.
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ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIPWe encourage entrepreneurship among students and graduates through our involvement in two regional schemes. SPEEDWM (Student Placements for Entrepreneurs in Education West Midlands) can provide grant funding, training, networking, mentoring and coaching to help you to develop your business ideas. In 2010/11, 26 student businesses were created in areas including corporate clothing, graphic design, an online music shop, freelance photography, accountancy, events management, product design and the promotion of a band in Romania.
BSEEN (Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network) was created as a partnership between Aston, Birmingham and Birmingham City universities, providing incubator space, wage subsidy and expert advice for graduate entrepreneurs. Birmingham City University supported 30 graduates, of which 21 went on to set up their own business and five continued with businesses already in operation.
Recently, we launched a new awards scheme as part of our commitment to recognise and encourage excellence in employability and entrepreneurship. The Birmingham City University Employable Student (BEST) Awards were devised to recognise the innovative work of our staff to enhance the employability of our students, as well as rewarding students who have taken positive steps to improve their own career prospects, marking out the winners as highly employable.
We have also been trialling a new Employability Award, which recognises our students’ extracurricular work. Jointly organised by our Student Services team, Students’ Union, Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching and Centre for Academic Success, the award sees participants gather information about their activities and submit evidence using the online portfolio system Mahara. All those who pass the required standard receive a certificate which can be shown to prospective employers, with an ‘outstanding’ award given to those who demonstrate particular commitment.
INTERNATIONAL STUDYIf you are interested in undertaking part of your studies abroad, the Erasmus programme may be of interest to you. Erasmus is a scheme that enables higher education students in 31 European countries to study for part of their degree in another EU country. The experience offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your foreign language skills, enhance your CV, experience new cultures and make new contacts and friends. Each faculty has its own Erasmus co-ordinator, who can provide information about which institutions we have links with for each subject.
To find out more go to www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/erasmus.
“We’re continually innovating to help our students develop the skills and knowledge that will help them throughout their working lives, providing them with the best chance to develop satisfying careers.”
Beverley Nielsen Director of Employer Engagement at the University
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OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUPPORT
ASK@BCU ONLINE PEER MENTORINGAsk@BCU offers you the opportunity to gain support from experienced students as you settle into university life. Mentoring can help with:
> Finding on-and off-campus support services
> Advice on your work, study and social life balance
> Explaining unfamiliar University processes and procedures.
ASK@BCU ONLINE EMPLOYER MENTORINGLearn more about the world of work through direct access to alumni professionals and globally-based employers. Mentors are able to provide:
> Industry insight to develop your commercial awareness
> Support in developing your employability skills and exploring possible career options
> Preparation for the world of work and developing your employer network.
Both of these schemes are run in partnership with education charity Brightside UNIAID, and were shortlisted for a Times Higher Education (THE) Award in the ‘Outstanding Support for Students’ category in 2011. Find out more about these schemes by visiting www.askbcu.org.
STUDENT SERVICESTo ensure that your time with us is as happy and successful as possible, our friendly Student Services team offers expert advice on a wide range of practical and personal issues including finance, childcare, health and immigration.
Support is available face-to-face, by phone, through online chat or e-query. For more information contact us at
www.bcu.ac.uk/askus or phone +44 (0) 121 331 5588.
CAREERS AND JOB PROSPECTSEmployability means everything to us here, as proved by our team of award-winning experts. As well as employability skills being embedded into every one of our courses, our experienced careers consultants can offer advice on developing your skills and identifying career opportunities. You can access job opportunities through our online jobs board, work experience opportunities and internships.
We deliver on-and off-campus employment and recruitment events so you get a real insight into working for organisations like Next, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Jaguar Land Rover and Capgemini. Last year over 60 employers paid a visit to the University.
We also offer face-to-face and e-mentoring support by students and professionals through our Ask@BCU and Inspiring Futures projects, and plan to increase opportunities for you to gain experience within the University through paid part-time work via our ‘Investing in Students’ scheme.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUPPORTOur award-winning support ensures that the help you need to succeed every step of the way is available throughout your student career. Our high-quality services are designed to enhance your learning experience and respond to your changing needs, providing you with the tools you need to upgrade your future and make the most of your time with us.
And we always involve students when considering how we can make our provision even better. Our pioneering Student Academic Partners (SAP) scheme – typical of our unique collaborative approach – won us a prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Award for ‘Outstanding Support for Students’ in 2010.
These ground-breaking partnerships team up staff and students on projects to improve the way we teach and learn. It’s part of our wider initiative to create a real sense of learning community, where you influence your own education as a matter of course. After all, how better to give you a real sense of pride in your University than to involve you in shaping it? Even the scheme itself was the result of one of our inspirational partnerships – a joint venture and a joint win with our proactive and influential Students’ Union.
Winner of the 2010 Times Higher Education Award for ‘Outstanding Support for Students’
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AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYWe are a University with a global outlook. As a student here, you will be part of a vibrant, multicultural community with 25,000 students from over 80 countries.
A combination of globally-respected qualifications from a sought-after institution and first-rate student support means we are a popular choice with international students – as proved by our International Office winning the prize for Outstanding International Strategy at the 2011 Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards.
Birmingham City University is here to help, from advising on courses to guiding you through your application process. We also offer a friendly ‘meet and greet’ service at Birmingham Airport, run an orientation week full of fun and informative events and can help you to improve your language proficiency both with pre-entry courses and ongoing language support. We are then on hand throughout your time with us to advise on visas, immigration, finding work or any other questions you may have.
And if you’re coming from the UK, that means you will benefit from the fresh perspectives and insights of our international students, while experiencing a host of different cultures, right here on your doorstep.
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INSPIRING FUTURES PROFESSIONAL MENTORINGThe Inspiring Futures scheme is a partnership between Birmingham City University and Birmingham Future. It brings together penultimate and final year students with working professionals based in the West Midlands and is fully accredited by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
It offers a chance to:
> Improve your CV, application form and interview techniques
> Develop essential skills that employers want, such as communication skills, problem-solving and the ability to meet deadlines
> Gain a greater understanding of the industry and the jobs available
> Expand your professional network.
CHILDCARECheck out our Ofsted-approved, affordable nursery at City North Campus for children aged six months to school age. Our specialist childcare adviser can provide confidential advice on a range of childcare-related issues such as finding suitable childcare provision, before and after care clubs, holiday clubs and childcare funding. See www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/child-care.
FINANCE AND MONEY MATTERSFees, funding, budgeting, money management – we can help you get to grips with it all. Find comprehensive details and a useful, budget-balancing student calculator at www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/finance-and-money-matters.
HEALTH AND WELLBEINGOur experienced and helpful staff offer a range of free and confidential advice and support. This includes disability support and advice, one-to-one counselling, mental health and wellbeing support, healthcare advice, and a team of chaplains and faith advisers. For more information, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/health-and-wellbeing.
VISAS AND IMMIGRATIONVisa extensions, immigration or passport issues, homesickness or working in the UK – Student Services are here to help. For further information, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international.
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INVESTING IN YOU Over the coming years we plan to do even more to help you to become involved in the life of the University, through a new drive to provide increased opportunities to gain experience through paid work at the University in a wide variety of roles. The ‘Investing in Students’ scheme will be modelled on a similar project which has already been running for a number of years at Northwest Missouri State University, in the USA, which now employs a quarter of its 7,500 students at any one time.
This will build on the success of the Student Academic Partners (SAP) scheme but will take it a step further in terms of employability, giving all students the opportunity to apply for roles through a proper application process with CVs and interviews – invaluable experiences before entering the workplace.
As well as providing important work experience, we believe that if you become part of the fabric of the University you will feel a greater sense of pride and ownership, and that there will be improved interaction between our students and staff.
“The level of support from the staff is something I will always take with me. I feel it was second to none and without it my experience of university would not have been as good as it was. Even though there must have been hundreds of students in the faculty, I still felt like it was a family.”
Katy Helen BA (Hons) Primary Education, Graduated 2010
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CENTRAL TO YOUR SUCCESSThe University’s Centre for Academic Success exists to provide all students with access to a range of academic support services, helping you develop your study skills and optimise your educational aspirations.
It provides support in the following areas:
> Report writing
> Revision and exam techniques
> Referencing
> Stress management
> Presentation skills
> Personal and career development
> Mathematics
> Time management
You can tap into a wealth of resources including one-to-one tutorial sessions, academic and personal development workshops, online study resources and feedback on assignments, prior to handing them in.
The Centre for Academic Success also offers a Summer Head Start programme, which provides assistance in essential areas such as English language, academic writing and mathematics, ahead of the start of the academic term.
Find out more about the Centre for Academic Success by visiting www.library.bcu.ac.uk/learner.
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LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCESWith almost 715,000 books and nearly 28,000 print and electronic journals, we have invested heavily in our libraries and learning centres to provide the resources you need to succeed. We are constantly listening to our students’ feedback and striving to improve our services. That’s why we have above sector average student satisfaction for our facilities.
The resources at each library have been designed to reflect the subjects taught at that campus; for example, our City South Campus is home to the Mary Seacole Library, one of the biggest specialist health libraries in the UK. Each faculty has an expert librarian to provide support and recommend material that relates to our courses.
Take an online tour to see the sheer size and scope for yourself. Full details are at www.library.bcu.ac.uk.
IT RESOURCESAs a student of the University you will have access to a wide range of IT facilities, and will be provided with an introduction to our systems when you first arrive. You’ll receive your own email account, free secure file storage, and free wireless access in most communal and recreational areas. The follow-me style printing system allows you to collect your printing from any printer on campus. Open access computers are available within every library and faculty and the CICT Service Desk provides support during working hours via email or telephone, or you can visit in person.
Our online student portal, iCity, provides access to information about IT facilities, your course and the University more generally. It also provides links to your email account, enrolment details and access to web-based resources and systems. Our virtual learning environment is available both on and off campus, allowing you to combine lectures with web-based resources, self-study and structured revision. iTunesU provides free video resources for students to complement other course material.
If you live in University accommodation, you will have access to the internet, gaming and other services as part of your accommodation package. There are also discounts and other benefits available to our students on some hardware and software products, details of which can be found on iCity.
STUDENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTThe University’s Student Partnership Agreement sets out our obligations in creating and delivering academic studies centred upon teaching excellence and support, as well as re-enforcing your responsibilities as a student, to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. We are committed to continuing to build on this document to incorporate the latest recommendations from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Learn more – and see students talking about what it means to them at www.bcu.ac.uk/partnership.
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“With the help of the Students’ Union, I got voluntary work; it was meaningful, which made my university life more colourful.”Lili Huang BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management
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STUDENT SUCCESSES
Pop icon goes Gaga for student designFashion design graduate Rebecca Short had the surprise of a lifetime when one of her experimental outfits (pictured left) was worn by pop icon Lady Gaga in front
of a worldwide audience. The exotic singer wowed fans and journalists when she wore the distinctive dress at a showcase event in Singapore – only days after one of her stylists spotted Rebecca’s dress at Graduate Fashion Week in London.
Nursing graduate named ‘Woman of the Year’ Graduate and trauma sister Victoria Mulleady has been honoured for her heroic work saving the lives of British troops injured in Afghanistan. She was
named ‘Woman of the Year’ as part of a team of medics at a recent award ceremony in London. She graduated from the University with a degree in Clinical Nursing Studies in 2006. Now working as part of the trauma team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, she provides exceptional care to both civilian and military patients alike, including treating injured soldiers returning from the conflict in Afghanistan.
Teaming up to stop coursework disasters Lost coursework could be a thing of the past thanks to a new service set up by two recent graduates. Dominic Nielen-Groen and Chris Elmore, who both studied BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing, started their own business Zibit Datalab in February 2011, specialising in data recovery from a wide variety of storage devices. This was followed by a new service called Student Data Recovery, aimed specifically at students who have saved coursework on a computer, but then found the work has been accidentally deleted.
Launching campaigns for big names in musicMusic Technology graduate Richard Siddall-Jones works for record label EMI as Digital Development Manager where his responsibilities include
co-ordinating artist campaigns, managing digital content with partners such as iTunes and YouTube, and giving commercial advice to overseas territories. He also runs his own hobby-orientated record label called DryCry Records which has released three EPs and two LPs to date.
Dramatic success for acting graduates Birmingham School of Acting graduate Catherine Tyldesley is making a name for herself with a role in the world’s longest-running TV soap opera, Coronation
Street. She joined the show’s cast in June 2011 as Eva Price – Leanne Barlow’s long-lost half-sister. This followed previous roles in series including Lilies, Holby City and Red Riding. Her success in securing the role means that the School has been represented in each of the UK’s ‘big three’ soaps – fellow graduate Rachel Bright joined the cast of EastEnders from January to November 2011 as Poppy Meadow and Tom Lister has played Carl King in Emmerdale since February 2004.
As a University which places a great emphasis on graduate employability, we are delighted to regularly hear from our former students who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen careers. Whether they are working for a big-name multinational or building their own successful business or freelance career, here are some of our graduate successes we are proud to share with you...
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Graduate gains top software role For Naj Alavi, a degree in Applied Software Engineering has been a passport to a successful and varied career, culminating in his current role as managing director for North and South America at global financial
software firm Xenomorph in New York City. Having initially joined them in the UK, after three years he persuaded his bosses to let him head up the new office in the USA, where he is responsible for winning new business, negotiating contracts, recruiting staff and devising long-term strategy.
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Students’ documentary reaches national audienceTwo BA (Hons) Media and Communication students went head-to-head with established stars from the worlds of comedy, rock and broadcasting when they were nominated for a Sony Radio award, the radio equivalent of the Oscars. Steve Thornton and Chris Williams were nominated in the ‘Best Music Special’ category for a documentary they produced marking 30 years of UB40’s landmark album Signing Off. Their work so
impressed managers at Absolute Radio that they broadcast the documentary on their digital station Absolute 80s. It has also been broadcast on BBC WM, Birmingham community station Switch FM and Radio New Zealand.
Lifestyle blog on awards shortlist Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations graduate Lily Pebbles Martin has been nominated for the 2012 Marie Claire Blog Awards for her fashion, beauty and lifestyle blog ‘What I Heart Today’. Lily launched
her blog as part of the Digital Marketing module in her third year, during which students are encouraged to develop their own blogs to gain experience, and she now manages social media for beauty products supplier Glossybox.
Postgraduate prize for outstanding work Amrik Singh, who studied MSc Data Networks and Security, has been awarded the postgraduate prize for outstanding work within the programme. Hoping to
build on his first degree success, Amrik decided to remain with Birmingham City University to complete an MSc and, by fully utilising the Faculty’s Cisco resources, his excellent dissertation on ‘IP Telephony and Unified Messaging’ earned him a distinction. He has landed a job at Cisco Enterprise as part of a team managing Cisco’s top 30 customers.
Brightening up the cityMA Events and Exhibition Management student Katie Moran has seen her course assignment snowball into one of the biggest public arts projects in Birmingham. She established an open air gallery in Hill Street, near to New Street station, which became the city’s largest outdoor art installation on a previously bare, uninspiring wall covered in green mould. Katie formed an organisation called Regenerated and secured support from Network Rail to transform the space into a showcase for local artistic talent.
Graduate builds successful business career With the flexibility and variety of a sandwich course as well as a big city location, Birmingham City University gave Business graduate Hannah Sookias the opportunity
to flourish academically and individually. After gaining valuable experience through practical assignments and a year-long placement, she then went on to set up her own PR agency, as well as being a founding partner in a management consultancy business.
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Going global with Human Resources career Sociology graduate and former Students’ Union president Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, has gone on to pursue a successful international career in human
resources. Having initially worked in the UK for Reed Personnel and Codemasters, he then had the opportunity to work in India and, after enjoying the experience, decided to look for further opportunities for overseas work. Having held various roles in the Middle East, he is now Director of Operations for accountancy giant KPMG in Saudi Arabia.
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Architecture student gains recognition Final year Architecture student, Lise-Ann Brennan, won the prestigious Women in Property West Midlands Student Award for 2011 – the second time
in as many years that the accolade has gone to a student from Birmingham City University. The annual awards are given out by the Association of Women in Property, a networking group for women working in the sector.
From shop worker to radiographerFormer supermarket worker Charlene Davison has now embarked on a successful career as a Radiographer after studying Diagnostic Radiotherapy at Birmingham City University. She was
attracted by the amount of practical experience the degree course contained, both through the University’s clinical skills suite and the work placements offered. She now works full-time as a radiographer at Royal Derby Hospital and says her studies gave her the knowledge she needed to practice, as well as social and communication skills.
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Bethann Siviter, Diploma in Higher Education: Adult Nursing, 2002 Bethann is a well-known nursing writer, speaker and advocate for students, health care assistants and the
art of nursing practice, as well as the author of two bestselling textbooks for trainee nurses. She overcame sudden illness and disability in 2006, not only returning to her demanding role as a Nurse Consultant but also using her experiences to help support other people with disabilities who work in nursing. Her Student Nurse Handbook, first published in 2004, was followed in 2008 by The Newly Qualified Nurse’s Handbook and a second edition of the student handbook.
Makhdum (Mak) Ali Chishty QPM, LLB (Hons) Law, 2004Born and raised in inner-city Birmingham, Mak joined Warwickshire Police as an 18-year-old and was quickly
promoted to CID, where he held a variety of senior positions, before moving back into uniform as Borough Commander for the town of Rugby, where he took a pioneering approach to community relations, involving the public in the drawing up of policing priorities. Mak, who was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty’s New Year’s Honours in 2009, shortly afterwards took on the high-profile role as Commander for North London in the Metropolitan Police.
Luke Perry, BA (Hons) Fine Art, 2005With a passion for art and engineering, Luke uses his expertise in both fields to design and build large-scale sculptures that celebrate the Midlands’ industrial
heritage. He is founder and director of Industrial Heritage Stronghold, a not-for-profit organisation which aims to ‘build Public Artworks which celebrate our industrial heritage in a very real way’. In 2010, he co-presented the Channel 4 television series ‘Titanic: The Mission’, in which he and three other modern-day engineers attempted to rebuild sections of the ill-fated liner, using the tools and techniques of the early twentieth century.
HERE ARE OUR 2010 WINNERS:Justo Casal, LLM International Human Rights 2006Justo works as a photojournalist and volunteer in some of the most remote parts of the world, dedicating his time to bringing the world’s attention
to little-known human rights atrocities and has, to date, had his work published by outlets including CNN, the BBC and the New York Times. Justo’s passion for human rights stems from time spent during his childhood travelling with his parents to some of the poorest parts of the world.
Mark Persard, BSc (Hons) Management 2005Mark has helped hundreds of the long-term unemployed to find jobs since leaving the University in his role as Deputy Operations Manager for Ingeus,
an organisation that helps disabled people into work. He has also helped colleagues at the organisation into management roles and even helped devise a training programme based on what he learned studying BSc (Hons) Management at the University.
Fei Liu, BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing 2001Since achieving his degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing in 2001, Fei Liu has won countless
awards for his innovative, contemporary designs that have captured the imagination of the design world. He once designed a plaque for David Beckham and his jewellery has been spotted on the red carpet, in glossy magazines and adorning some very high-profile necks. He opened his first jewellery store in Birmingham five years after graduating, and has gone on to break the market in the USA as well as opening outlets in Tokyo and Beijing.
Kerry O’Coy, BA (Hons) Media and Communication 1997, MA Media and Creative Enterprise 2009Kerry is on a mission to promote creative talent in the
Midlands through her award-winning magazine Fused. She set up the publication in 2000 to showcase the best of the region’s music, art and culture, and has since become an influential figure in the city, named in the Birmingham Post’s Power 50 list in 2009. Her company has also expanded to publish the monthly Area Culture Guide.
Rhydian Roberts, BMus (Hons) 2007Rhydian was propelled into the limelight when he competed on hit TV talent show The X Factor, narrowly missing out on first place. Since then,
he has gone on to enjoy phenomenal success with a list of achievements that include singing for the Queen, being the biggest selling debut male artist of 2008 and performing with the likes of Michael Bublé. Three further albums have followed, together with his own chat show on Welsh TV channel S4C.
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HERE ARE OUR 2011 WINNERS:Keira O’Mara, BSc (Hons) Environmental Planning, 1998Keira O’Mara has made a name for herself as an inventor and businesswoman, designing
a discreet and supportive breastfeeding scarf which has proved a big hit with mothers around the country. After experiencing difficulties feeding her baby in public, Keira came up with the Mamascarf – a discreet supportive breastfeeding scarf for breastfeeding in public. Initially selling it through her own website, the scarf has since attracted enough attention to go on sale in outlets such as Tesco, Boots and Kiddicare.
Simon Vinton and Matthew Armstrong, BA (Hons) Furniture Design, 1999Matthew and Simon established Armstrong Vinton Furniture together 10 years ago, shortly
after graduating. The company makes bespoke high-end furniture, turning over just under £1 million last year. Over its first decade, the business has grown to employ 18 people, and the duo have proposals to launch their own range of furniture to go alongside the bespoke projects.
ALUMNI OF THE YEARBirmingham City University Alumni of the Year recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Birmingham City University graduates. Our alumni make a real difference across the globe in a variety of ways, and the University seeks to acknowledge their contribution to the local, national and international communities through Alumni of the Year.
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STORYTELL US YOUR
mature student and a single parent to a young daughter and has strived to do her best, representing the University in mooting competitions and taking part in the mentoring scheme. Her hard work has paid off, as she was recently awarded a highly prestigious £6,000 law scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn, one of the UK’s four Inns of Court which prepares students for the Bar.
Alumni: Ben Croft, BA (Hons) Marketing, 2006Ben was named as winner of the alumni category. Ben’s CV is an impressive one, with a track record of success from a young age. Since leaving the
University in 2006 Ben has started three businesses and is currently President of the World Business and Executive Coach Summit. He also runs a successful international marketing consultancy that has had offices based in Brisbane, New York, the UK and Buenos Aires. Ben has also found time to complete the New York Marathon for Breast Cancer Research and spent a month at an orphanage in Zambia helping to care for AIDS orphans before leading a fundraising campaign that raised £3,800 to help give the orphanage electricity.
HERE ARE OUR FIRST WINNERS:Staff: Graham WrightLecturer and Mooting Society Director Graham was announced as the winner of the staff category, for his commitment to students
and the society, to which he regularly devotes his spare time. Thanks to Graham, the University now boasts one of the most successful mooting societies in England and has enjoyed considerable success at a national level. University students have reached five finals over the last few years and have regularly beaten teams from some of the country’s most prestigious universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
Student: Siobhan Freeman, LLB (Hons) LawLaw student Siobhan was named as the winner of the student award. Siobhan’s personal story is one that demonstrates how
much can be achieved with hard work, commitment and the right mindset. Siobhan returned to university as a
We launched the Tell Us Your Story competition to uncover and highlight the stars of the University who are making a difference to our community: staff who go the extra mile to support students, students who are working hard to upgrade their futures and alumni who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen fields.
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WHY BIRMINGHAM?
THE IDEAL CAREER CITYBirmingham is the perfect setting for an institution that works extremely closely with business to equip its students with real-world skills. There’s a real demand for graduate skills in this thriving city, where so many of our students have launched impressive careers – often as a result of the experience they gained through placements or part-time jobs during their time here.
For example, our School of Jewellery, one of the most significant schools of its kind in the world, benefits from being at the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter where 40 per cent of all UK jewellery is manufactured, while our Birmingham Conservatoire has strong links with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham’s two great concert halls: Symphony Hall and Town Hall, among others.
Birmingham is home to around 42,000 companies, including 900 international firms. There are over 900 legal firms, 3,500 solicitors and 500 barristers, as well as the largest concentration of professional and financial services outside London (source: Business Birmingham).
And as you might expect from the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, the West Midlands still has the highest proportion of manufacturing companies in the UK, employing 15 per cent of all workers in the region. The motor industry maintains a strong presence in the area with firms such as Jaguar Land Rover and MG investing in production facilities and providing job opportunities for those with an interest in engineering or technology.
Our staff – many of them professionals in their own right – boast valuable connections, helping us to arrange talks from visiting professionals, sandwich placements and live projects, giving you the opportunity to build your own relationships in the industry and gain the real-life experience you need to build a successful career.
With the largest creative district outside London and a groundbreaking ‘Creative City’ initiative to encourage new businesses, Birmingham is rich in cultural diversity and has a vibrant arts sector. With a multitude of theatres, galleries, live music venues, design studios, public art spaces and cinemas, the city is an exciting base for emergent artists, performers and media practitioners.
Visit www.visitbirmingham.com for more information.
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INVESTING IN THE FUTUREBirmingham is not standing still. The city is investing in its infrastructure – with a new £188 million library under construction, a £600 million transformation of Birmingham New Street Station, and millions of pounds of investment in city centre transport.
Birmingham’s air, road and rail connections provide access to 400 million people across Europe. It has 126 direct connections from Birmingham Airport, is located at the centre of the national motorway network (M5, M6, M40 and M42), is at the heart of the UK rail network and is home to Digbeth Coach Station, one of the UK’s major coach interchanges.
“Although born and raised in Birmingham, Birmingham City University opened up places for me I had never seen before: there is a lot going on here that I didn’t know about, such as studios, other animators and events.”
“Birmingham has over 100,000 students from the five different universities it plays host to. I knew that it would’ve been impossible for me not to have had an enjoyable experience!”
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£9 billion invested over the last 20 years to transform the city into a confident, modern commercial and retail centre
Major employers investing in their future in the city include Jaguar Land Rover, MG Motor, Kraft, Amey and Deutsche Bank
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVEBirmingham is one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant cities, home to a world-class cultural scene, fascinating history and heritage – and incredible nightlife and shopping. We rival the capital in excitement, but not in cost!
Explore something new every weekend – the latest show, one of our famous festivals, an international exhibition, a beautiful city park, a legendary club night... and you’ll only skim the surface.
And for those who already know and love Birmingham, you’ll find there’s still so much more to discover. Through student eyes, you’ll see a whole new side to this exciting city.
> With £2.43 billion expenditure in 2011, Birmingham remains in the top three most popular places to shop in the UK for the eighth year running.1
> The second most visited English city for European visitors.2
> The top UK events destination outside London.3
> Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under-25s accounting for nearly 40 per cent of its population.4
For more information on life in the city, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/birmingham or www.studentbirmingham.com.
1 source: CACI 2 source: Marketing Birmingham 3 source: Marketing Birmingham 4 source: Marketing Birmingham
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This is a big, bustling campus, three miles north of the city centre. It’s simple to get to – there’s on-site parking (charges apply), and you’re minutes from a train station and major bus routes. It’s home to courses taught by Birmingham City Business School, the Faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences and the School of English.
Teaching students get the feel of a real school in our replica classrooms, complete with school gym and changing rooms. During mooting competitions, Law students hone their advocacy skills in one of our mock courtrooms in front of a judge, usually a qualified solicitor or barrister.
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It’s also where you’ll find lots of facilities – you can study at the vast Kenrick Library, pick up careers advice from our Student Services team, work out at the Doug Ellis Sports Centre, head to the Students’ Union or just grab a bite to eat from one of our cafés.
Pay a visit to any of our sites and you can see how much we’ve already invested in our fantastic facilities, helping us to become one of the UK’s top 10 universities for spending on facilities in the 2012 Complete University Guide.
A flagship extension of our City Centre Campus is our latest ambitious venture, housing cutting-edge art and design facilities and a state-of-the-art Media Centre. The building
is currently taking shape alongside our existing facilities at Millennium Point in Birmingham’s Eastside – one of the largest regeneration zones in the UK – ready to welcome its first students in September 2013.
We are committed to a second phase of the development, consolidating more of the University’s teaching onto a single flagship site right in the heart of Birmingham. As well as additional teaching space, the second phase will incorporate a new library, IT, social and support facilities, as well as specialist studios and workshops, which will provide an improved student experience and a greater sense of community for everyone. Depending on the outcome of planning and contract negotiations, the second phase could open as early as September 2014.
Also in the pipeline are plans for a new home for Birmingham Conservatoire, as part of the wider redevelopment of Birmingham city centre, and we are also developing a new international college at our Bournville campus, to the south of the city.
Coupled with investment already carried out elsewhere – including the £30 million redevelopment of our City South Campus, £10 million refurbishment of the New Technology Institute and the £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre – these developments will bring the total spending on our buildings and facilities in the next few years to around £180 million.
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In the same building, you’ll also find our £4 million purpose-built Birmingham School of Acting complete with 11 studios, including a large performance studio which has set a new benchmark for drama training facilities in the UK and its own blackbox theatre. Each studio contains specialist acoustic panelling, sprung floors and climate control. We also have a fully operational lighting rig and quadraphonic sound system.
Our expanding City Centre Campus includes Millennium Point - a landmark building just to the east of the city centre that is home to courses from our Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment (TEE) as well as Birmingham School of Acting – plus new facilities for Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) and Birmingham School of Media from 2013.
The new extension has been designed around an inner atrium to maximise natural light for our artists and increase opportunities for students from different courses to meet and share ideas. It will also feature the largest concentration of TV studios between London and Salford and marks the first step to creating a multi-million pound centre of excellence to support the creative industries.
The arrival of our design and media students is great news for TEE as well – as all three become neighbours, we’re looking creatively at ways to remodel much of TEE and better integrate specialist facilities, including our industry-standard TV studios.
State-of-the-art resources for TEE students also include noise and vibration cells and a robotic laboratory, together with a huge isolation booth big enough to house drum kits; fantastic recording facilities; a vintage mixing desk and a blue screen studio for chromakey work for film and music.
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MARGARET STREET – SCHOOL OF ART (BIAD)Floating mezzanine levels, glass lifts and cutting-edge specialist workspaces sit comfortably beside the original stained glass windows and mosaic floors of this glorious purpose-built art school. We’re right in the city centre, perfectly placed next to the city’s main museum and art gallery. You’ll find light and airy studios, gallery and installation spaces, a fine art library and workshops for wood, metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, digital media, print and photography.
VITTORIA STREET - SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY (BIAD)One of the most significant jewellery schools in the world stands in a light and spacious building right at the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, where much of the jewellery made in Britain today is manufactured.
Industry-standard resources and equipment include soldering hearths, polishing machines, other bench-mounted powered equipment, lathes and milling machines, together with exhibition space and a specialist library. Our Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC) supports the industry through a range of research, training and consultancy projects.
Our multi-award-winning building houses a wonderful complex of traditional-style workshops, teaching and exhibition accommodation. This extraordinary Grade I listed Venetian Gothic building is a fitting home for a stunning modern art school.
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BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIREJust a few minutes’ walk from Symphony Hall and adjacent to the Town Hall in the city centre, this purpose-built music school has some of the finest performing, teaching and music technology facilities in the country. These include six state-of-the-art recording and editing studios, over 50 dedicated practice rooms and a specialised library. Birmingham Conservatoire is one of only nine conservatoires in the UK and is rated the best in the UK outside London for its research.
Our premier music venue, the Adrian Boult Hall is a 520-seat concert hall which can accommodate a full symphony orchestra with chorus, while our 150-seat Recital Hall houses a highly sophisticated multi-channel sound system allowing performers complete control over amplified sound in the entire performance space.
We are committed to developing a new city centre home for the Conservatoire, as part of the wider redevelopment of the Paradise Circus area. As now, the new premises will be fully fitted with purpose-built facilities. Also planned is a new 475-seat concert hall on Centenary Way, which will run from Centenary Square to Chamberlain Square in Birmingham.
CITY SOUTH CAMPUSFollowing a £30 million refurbishment and the completion of a new teaching facility, all health and social care students are now based on one campus in Edgbaston, to the south of the city centre. Our students learn in the most realistic settings – from a mock operating theatre and hospital wards to a fully-equipped midwifery skills / birthing room.
The new teaching facilities include a virtual radiotherapy suite, a radiography imaging suite, a simulated home environment and a specialist resource room, fitted with a two-way mirror to allow Speech and Language Therapy students to review and develop effective communication skills.
BOURNVILLE CAMPUSOur Bournville campus, located in the idyllic setting of the Bournville Village Trust conservation area, has a 100-year pedigree as a centre of learning, and a recent £6 million refurbishment scheme has enabled the installation of a vast range of high quality facilities.
The campus is entering a new era in the academic year 2012/13 as home to Birmingham City University International College, which provides bespoke pathways for overseas students, leading to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University.
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ACCOMMODATION HALLS OF RESIDENCE
“Accommodation Services are brilliant – they are always there for you.”
“Security is very proactive. I feel really safe here.”
“Good size rooms and friendly staff.”
Student comments
OSCOTT GARDENS (CITY NORTH)Rent: £112-£128 per week (2012/13)
Oscott Gardens offers 419 en suite rooms in the form of self-catering flats with five to eight bedrooms and a shared kitchen and lounge. There are six wheelchair-accessible rooms and
10 rooms for people with sensory impairments.
All rooms have a private internal telephone and internet connection.
Other facilities:> Laundrette> Bicycle racks> Limited on-site car parking> Secure entry system to each block.
THE COPPICE (CITY NORTH)Rent: £96.50 per week (2012/13)
The Coppice is home to 432 students, with its rooms organised into six-bedroom flats with a shared kitchen, dining room and two bathrooms. It is located off Wellhead Lane, directly opposite
the City North Campus and within easy travelling distance of the city centre.
All rooms have a private internal telephone and internet connection.
Other facilities:> Laundrette> Bicycle racks> Limited on-site car parking> Secure entry system to each block.
CITY SOUTHRent: £80.50-£94.50 per week (2012/13)
Our City South Campus has 208 rooms across three halls of residence – Calthorpe, Oakmount and Westmount. The site is two miles from the city centre and is shared with the Faculty of Health.
Residents share kitchen facilities, dining room and one or two bathrooms. All rooms have a private internal telephone and internet connection.
In addition to standard rooms, Calthorpe Hall features a number of larger rooms.
Other facilities:> Laundrette> Security office> Accommodation office> Pay as you go car parking> Union bar> Café and shop.
If you’re leaving home for the first time, what could be more exciting than the independence and freedom of your own place? Living in halls is a great way to meet new friends, and rooms are available at a range of prices to suit everyone. Accommodation is available at our three University-owned halls of residence as well as at a number of private halls within the city.
For full-time undergraduate students from outside Birmingham, if you make Birmingham City University your first choice and apply by the deadline, you will be guaranteed a place in University accommodation for your first year of study. For international students, there’s a guaranteed place for the duration of your studies.
There’s something safe, secure and affordable for everyone, including adapted accommodation if you have any special requirements. All of our halls of residence have CCTV coverage and security staff patrol the campuses 24 hours a day. Public transport between our sites is excellent, with cost-effective student travel cards available.
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HAMSTEAD (CITY NORTH)Rent: £95 per week (2012/13)
Hamstead is a privately-owned facility offering accommodation for 54 students within 16 acres of stunning, gated grounds in a pleasant residential area two miles from City North Campus. Frequent
public transport services operate between Hamstead and City North, as well as Birmingham city centre.
All rooms have a private telephone and internet connection. Each room has a hand-basin and there is a shared kitchen, bathroom and dining area.
Other facilities:> Laundrette> Badminton and table tennis rooms> TV room> Chapel> Privately-run bar.
OPAL 1 (CITY CENTRE)Rent: £113 per week (2012/13)
Opal 1 is a privately-owned facility, offering 180 en suite rooms organised into four and six-bedroom flats, with shared kitchen and lounge facilities.
Opal 1 is located at the corner of Belgrave Middleway and Bristol Road with easy access to the city centre, and is only a short bus journey away from Birmingham Conservatoire and
Birmingham Institute of Art and Design’s Margaret Street site. Priority is given to Conservatoire and Fine Art students.
Other facilities:> Common room with satellite TV> Free broadband connection> Laundrette> Gym> Car parking> On-site security.
JENNENS COURT (CITY CENTRE)Rent: £110 per week (2012/13)
Jennens Court is a privately-owned facility offering approximately 280 en suite rooms in three to six-bedroom flats, each with a shared kitchen and lounge.
The hall is located in the city centre, next to our expanding City Centre Campus. There are a limited number of rooms for disabled students.
Other facilities:> Common room with satellite TV and drinks and
games machines> Laundrette> Secure door entry system and CCTV> On-site staff available 24 hours a day> Car parking and bike store.
CURZON GATEWAY (CITY CENTRE)Rent: £108 per week (2012/13)
Curzon Gateway is a privately-owned facility, offering 150 en suite rooms split into a mix of four, five and six-bedroom flats, with shared kitchen and lounge facilities.
It is located three minutes’ walk from City Centre Campus and is just a short walk from the Bullring shopping and leisure complex. Buses to City North Campus in Perry Barr are only a 10 minute walk away.
Other facilities:> Free broadband connection> Laundrette> Gym> Car parking> On-site security.
For more information on any of our halls, see www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation.
BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENT HOMESA number of rooms are available for returning students, but many students choose to live with friends in shared houses from their second year onwards.
If you’re looking for shared accommodation, we can support you through Birmingham City Student Homes, a student-focused letting agency owned and operated by our Students’ Union.
The not-for-profit agency only deals with reputable and accredited landlords and offers decent, reliable and safe accommodation. See www.bcusu.com/homes.
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As you may know, all universities have had to increase the tuition fees they charge from the 2012/13 academic year onwards, due to a reduction in government funding for higher education. Here at Birmingham City University, we have worked hard to devise a new fee structure which reflects the actual cost of delivery for each course and helps keep graduate debts to a minimum.
Rather than charging the maximum fee allowed across the board, we opted for three price bands in 2012/13 of £7,500, £8,200 and £9,000, with the highest fees reserved for the courses that are most expensive for us to run – such as our internationally-renowned courses in Jewellery and Acting which require extensive performance opportunities and one-to-one tuition time. We plan to keep the same fees for the 2013/14 academic year.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students may apply via UCAS or, more commonly, apply directly to the University.
International tuition fees noted on course pages are for 2013/14 and could be subject to change. For further information, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international.
The information on the following pages relates to UK / EU applicants. Further information for international students can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk/international.
TUITION FEESOUR PLANNED UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME FEES FOR 2013/14
£6,000 All HND and Foundation degrees taught at the University (different arrangements may apply to courses offered with partner organisations).
£7,500 Full-time first degrees in Business and Management; Sociology; Early Childhood Education Studies; Children and Integrated Professional Care; Computing, Information and Communication Technology; Architectural Technology; Built Environment; English; Health and Social Care (other than those courses delivered under the NHS contract).
£8,200 Full-time first degrees in Art and Design; Architecture; Law; Engineering; Digital Media Technology; Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems; Psychology; Criminology; Criminal Investigation; Media and Communication; Community Theatre.
£9,000 Jewellery; Music; Acting; Stage Management; Primary Education.
We understand that many students and their parents will be concerned at the level of fees now being discussed; however, it is important to note that no-one has to pay anything up front – instead, you will take out a tuition fee loan which will only be paid back once you are in work and earning above a certain threshold – and then only as a percentage of any earnings above that threshold.
We believe the lifelong value of higher education far outweighs any short-term costs – you will develop personally, intellectually and professionally, gaining a distinct advantage in the job market. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that over the past decade graduates earned an average of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates. And three in ten jobs in UK businesses require degree-level skills, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
For more information on our tuition fees, and the latest updates, pick up a copy of our Tuition Fees brochure or visit www.bcu.ac.uk/tuitionfees.
Where a full-time undergraduate student opts to extend the normal length of a Bachelor’s degree by an additional year in order to take a full-year work placement there will be no fee for the additional placement year.
The tuition costs for degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Speech and Language Therapy were paid directly by the NHS in 2012/13; details for future years will be made available on our website as soon as they are available.
Students who normally live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive financial support from their own Government or assembly and should contact them for further information. EU students from outside the UK will be able to access a loan to cover the cost of their tuition, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. They will not normally be entitled to support for their living costs.
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PAYING BACK YOUR LOANPayments will normally be taken automatically, via the tax system, once your earnings exceed the required threshold (currently £21,000 and set to begin rising in line with average earnings from 2017). Payments are made at a rate of nine per cent on any income above £21,000 – so if you were earning £25,000, you would pay back nine per cent of £4,000 per year, or £30 per month.
If you have been paying back the loan and then your income drops back below the minimum threshold, for example because you take a career break or become unemployed, payments will be automatically halted. If you later start to earn over the threshold again, payments will restart. If your loan has not been repaid after 30 years, any outstanding payments will be written off.
are entitled to a full grant of £3,354, and those with a household income of between £25,000 and £42,600 will be entitled to a grant of between £3,354 and £50, on a sliding scale.
EXAMPLE PACKAGE OF SUPPORT FOR 2013 FOR STUDENTS LIVING AWAY FROM HOME:
The Special Support Grant is an alternative to the Maintenance grant if you are eligible for, but not necessarily receiving, means-tested state benefits, for example if you have a disability or you are a single parent. If you receive a Special Support Grant you will also be entitled to the full student loan for maintenance.
If you have an adult who is financially dependent on you, you may be eligible for an Adult Dependants’ Grant of up to £2,642.
LIVING COSTSYou will be entitled to a loan to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel with the amount you can borrow dependant on your parents’ income and whether or not you are living at home. If you are living away from home, you will be able to borrow up to £5,500 per year while if you stay at home, you can borrow up to £4,375. These loans will then be paid back on the same basis as tuition fee loans, depending on your income in later life.
You may also be entitled to a Maintenance grant towards living costs (see an example of the support packages for 2013 in the table below), which does not have to be repaid. For 2013/14, students whose household income is below £25,000
The Government’s plans are that interest will be applied at a rate of inflation plus three per cent while you are at university. From the April after you leave university, if you are earning below £21,000, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation. For graduates earning between £21,000 and £41,000, interest will be applied at between inflation and inflation plus three per cent, depending on income. For graduates earning above £41,000, interest will be applied at inflation plus three per cent. Inflation will be calculated using the Retail Price Index (RPI).
Regarding your loan’s impact on other borrowings, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that a student loan is ‘very unlikely’ to have a material impact on an individual’s ability to get a mortgage, although he amount of mortgage available may depend on net income. As for other forms of finance, the final decision would rest with the loan provider, but Student Finance England will not be sharing student loan information with credit reference agencies.
If you require childcare during your studies, you may qualify for a Childcare Grant which can pay for up to 85 per cent of childcare costs, up to a maximum of £148.75 per week for one child or £255 per week for two or more children. If you still need further assistance with childcare, you can apply to the Access to Learning fund. You may also be eligible to receive a Parents’ Learning Allowance of up to £1,508 per year.
The Disabled Students’ Allowance can help pay for extra costs you may incur whilst studying due to having a disability or specific learning difficulty. This can include up to £5,161 for specialist equipment during the whole course, up to £20,520 per year for a non-medical helper and up to £1,724 per year for other disability-related expenditure.
BURSARIESThe University will also be offering National Scholarships to a set number of students (376 in 2012/13) from the lowest income backgrounds (typically, £16,190 or lower) who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, performance or potential. These were worth £3,000 each in 2012/13 and will be awarded as a fee waiver (so that your overall debt will be reduced). For further details, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/nationalscholarships.
FURTHER INFORMATIONFor more information and the latest updates on our tuition fee proposals, please see our website at www.bcu.ac.uk/tuitionfees. If you have any questions which have not been covered by this booklet, please contact our Course Enquiries team on +44 (0) 121 331 5595 or email them via the website.
Salary Amount of salary from which Monthly 9 per cent will be deducted repayment
£25,000 £4,000 £30.00
£30,000 £9,000 £67.50
£35,000 £14,000 £105.00
£40,000 £19,000 £142.50
£45,000 £24,000 £180.00
£50,000 £29,000 £217.50
£55,000 £34,000 £255.00
£60,000 £39,000 £292.50
Household Non-repayable Living cost Total Income grant loan
£25,000 or less £3,354 £3,823 £7,177
£30,000 £2,416 £4,292 £6,708
£35,000 £1,478 £4,761 £6,239
£40,000 £540 £5,475 £5,770
£45,000 £0 £5,288 £5,288
£50,000 £0 £4,788 £4,788
£55,000 £0 £4,288 £4,288
£60,000 £0 £3,788 £3,788
Over £62,500 £0 £3,575 £3,575
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A degree from Birmingham City University is just one part of your lifelong learning journey, and if you would like to continue studying at a higher level – either straight after your degree or at a later date – our postgraduate courses allow you to build on your existing knowledge.
A postgraduate qualification can help you to progress faster and higher within your chosen field, or change direction using your existing skills, using the contacts, resources and knowledge gained during your studies to become a leader and drive forward change in your sector.
TAUGHT COURSESWe offer a broad range of specialist postgraduate courses and professional development programmes – from industry-accredited training to academic qualifications up to Master’s level. Taught courses normally involve formal lectures and /or seminar programmes and written examinations, but with the subject in question covered in greater depth than at undergraduate level.
Thanks to our research-active staff and regular visits from industry experts, you will gain increased awareness of the latest trends in a particular discipline and enhance your career prospects considerably.
The subject area of your postgraduate course does not necessarily have to follow directly from your studies at undergraduate level, although your first degree, and often related work experience, should provide a sound foundation of understanding of the new specialism.
RESEARCH DEGREESYou can also obtain a postgraduate qualification through in-depth research into a subject of your choice. You will study and prepare your thesis independently, under the supervision of a lecturer who specialises in your chosen subject, gaining skills which will be valuable whatever your career intentions.
Find out more at www.bcu.ac.uk/postgraduate.
FURTHER STUDY
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COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY BSc (Hons) | Business Information Technology 130BSc (Hons) | Computer Games Technology 132BSc (Hons) | Computer Networks 134BSc (Hons) | Computer Networks and Security 136BSc (Hons) | Computer Science 138BEng (Hons) | Electronic Engineering 160BSc (Hons) | Forensic Computing 140FdSc | Information and Communications Technology 142BSc (Hons) | Information and Communication Technology 144BEng (Hons) | Telecommunications and Networks 146
EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING BA (Hons) | Children and Integrated Professional Care 148BA (Hons) | Early Childhood Education Studies 150BA (Hons) | Early Childhood Education Studies (Top-Up) 152FdA | Early Years 154BA (Hons) | Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status 156
ENGINEERING BEng (Hons) | Automotive Engineering 158 BEng (Hons) | Electronic Engineering 160BSc (Hons) | Enterprise Information Systems 162BEng (Hons) | Mechanical Engineering 164BSc (Hons) | Motorsports Technology 166
ENGLISH BA (Hons) | English 168BA (Hons) | English and Creative Writing 168BA (Hons) | English and Drama 168BA (Hons) | English and Media 168
BA (Hons) | English Literature 172BA (Hons) | English Literature and English Language Studies 172BA (Hons) | English Literature with English Language 172BA (Hons) | English Language with English Literature 172
FASHION / TEXTILES / INTERIOR / THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN BA (Hons) | Fashion Design 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Design for Performance 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Garment Technology 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Communication 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Accessories* 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Management and Buying* 176BA (Hons) | Fashion Retail Management 180BA (Hons) | Interior Design 182BA (Hons) | Interior Products Design 184BA (Hons) | Product Design 186BA (Hons) | Textile Design 188BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Constructed Textiles) 188 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Embroidery) 188 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Printed Textiles and Surface Design)* 188 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Retail Management) 188
FILM / TV / SOUND / MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGYBSc (Hons) | Film Production and Technology 190BSc (Hons) | Film Technology and Special Effects 192BSc (Hons) | Multimedia Technology 194BSc (Hons) | Music Technology 196BSc (Hons) | Sound Engineering and Production 198
ACTING / THEATRE BA (Hons) | Acting 54BA (Hons) | Community and Applied Theatre (with Dance Theatre option) 56BA (Hons) | Stage Management 58Foundation Course in Acting 60
ARCHITECTURE / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE BA (Hons) | Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption) 62BA (Hons) | Landscape Architecture 64
ART BA (Hons) | Art and Design 66Creative Self Development Classes | Art and Design 68BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma | Art and Design 70BTEC HND | Fine Art 72BA (Hons) | Fine Art 74
BUILT ENVIRONMENT BSc (Hons) | Architectural Technology* 76HNC | Building Services Engineering 78BSc (Hons) | Building Surveying* 80HNC | Construction 82BSc (Hons) | Construction Management and Economics* 84
BSc (Hons) | Planning and Development* 86BSc (Hons) | Quantity Surveying* 88BSc (Hons) | Real Estate* 90
BUSINESS BA (Hons) | Accountancy 92BA (Hons) | Accountancy and Business 94BA (Hons) | Accounting and Finance 96BA (Hons) | Business 98BA (Hons) | Business Administration (Top-up) 100BA (Hons) | Business and Economics 102BA (Hons) | Business and Finance 104BA (Hons) | Business and Human Resource Management 106HNC | Business and Management 108HND | Business and Management 110BA (Hons) | Business and Management 112BA (Hons) | Business Management (Level 6 Top-up Online Learning) 114BA (Hons) | Business and Marketing 116BA (Hons) | Economics and Finance 118BA (Hons) | International Business (Top-up) 120BA (Hons) | International Finance (Top-up) 122BA (Hons) | International Marketing (Top-up) 124BA (Hons) | Marketing 126BA (Hons) | Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations 128
COURSES BY SUBJECT AREA
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BSc (Hons) | Diagnostic Radiography 200FdSc | Health and Social Care 202BSc (Hons) | Health and Wellbeing Individuals and Communities 204 BSc (Hons) | Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Science 204Dip HE | Operating Department Practice 206Dip HE | Paramedic Science 208BSc (Hons) | Radiotherapy 210BSc (Hons) | Social Work 212BSc (Hons) | Speech and Language Therapy 214
JEWELLERY/ SILVERSMITHING
BTEC HND | Gemmology 216Gemmological Association Foundation Certificate / Gemmology Diploma / Gemmology Diamond Diploma 218BA (Hons) | Horology* 220BA (Hons) | Jewellery Design and Related Products* 222BA (Hons) | Jewellery and Silversmithing - Design for Industry (Top-up) 224BTEC HND | Jewellery and Silversmithing 226Creative Self Development Classes Jewellery and Silversmithing 228Jewellery School Summer Short Courses 230BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma | Jewellery - Art and Design (Design Crafts) 232
LAWGraduate Diploma (GDL) | Law 234LLB (Hons) | Law 236
LLB (Hons) | Law with American Legal Studies 236LLB (Hons) | Law with Business Law 236LLB (Hons) | Law with Criminology 236LLB (Hons) | Law (Graduate Entry) 236LLB (Hons) | Law (Recognised by the Bar Council of India) 240HND | Legal Studies 242
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION HND | Media and Communication 244BA (Hons) | Media and Communication 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Event and Exhibition Industries) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Journalism) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Media Photography) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Music Industries) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Public Relations) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Radio) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Television) 246BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (New Media)* 246HND | Media, Communication and Production 250FdA | Radio Production 252
MUSIC BMus (Hons) 254BMus (Hons) | Jazz 256 BA (Hons) | Music Business* 258BSc (Hons) | Music Technology 196 BMus | Popular Music Performance* 260HND | Popular Music Practice 262
NURSING / MIDWIFERY BSc (Hons) | Midwifery 264BSc (Hons) | Midwifery Shortened Programme 266BSc (Hons) | Adult Nursing 268BSc (Hons) | Child Nursing 268 BSc (Hons) | Learning Disability Nursing 268BSc (Hons) | Mental Health Nursing 268
SOCIAL SCIENCES
BSc (Hons) | Criminal Investigation 272BA (Hons) | Criminology 274BA (Hons) | Criminology and Policing 274BA (Hons) | Criminology and Psychology 274BA (Hons) | Criminology and Security Studies 274BSc (Hons) | Psychology 278GradCert / GradDip | Psychology 280BA (Hons) | Sociology 282BA (Hons) | Sociology and Criminology 282BA (Hons) | Sociology and Psychology 282BA (Hons) | Public Sociology 282
VISUAL COMMUNICATION BA (Hons) | Theatre, Performance and Event Design 286BA (Hons) | Visual Communication 288BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Graphic Communication) 288 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Illustration) 288 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Animation and Moving Image)* 288 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Photography) 288
* Subject to validation or revalidation in 2012.
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> International Baccalaureate Diploma
> Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma
> Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design)
> Successful completion of an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
The entry requirements for some of our courses demand a higher number of credits than the number required to pass the Access Diploma. Please use the contact details on the relevant course page to get more information.
Please note that applicants holding an Access to Higher Education Diploma qualification will need to have a suitable range of experience appropriate to their course of study.
FOUNDATION DEGREES / HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMAS / CERTIFICATES (HND/C)Normally, you should satisfy one of the criteria for first degree courses. However, for some foundation degrees and higher national courses, one GCE A Level / AVCE is acceptable.
EXTENDED DIPLOMAS A minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above, including English.
Competence in English language.
Our courses are taught and assessed entirely in English. Therefore, if your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate appropriate proficiency before you join us. Please include in your application details of any English language qualification you have taken or plan to take.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Applicants with disabilities will be considered on the same basis as other applicants and you will be given the opportunity to discuss any arrangements that may be necessary to allow you to succeed in your studies. See pages opposite for more information.
CREDIT ACCUMULATION Our courses are credit-based and will provide opportunities for ‘credit accumulation’. Each module is assessed individually and credits are awarded for each module passed. Credits may be transferable between courses and institutions. This means that if you have family commitments or other obligations, you can accumulate the credits needed to achieve a full award over a longer period of time. Transfer between full-time and part-time study may also be possible. For more information please use the contact details given on the specific course page.
HOW TO APPLY GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We’re committed to an admissions policy that provides opportunities for people from all educational backgrounds and experience. We welcome applicants with a mix of academic and vocational qualifications and consider each application on its merits. For those without standard entry qualifications we may even take account of alternative qualifications and / or relevant experience.
SUITABLE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
We accept a wide variety of qualifications to meet the general entry requirements for our first (sometimes called undergraduate) degrees, foundation degrees and higher national courses. Suitable entry qualifications include GCE A Levels / AVCEs, Advanced GNVQs, Baccalaureates, National Diplomas, Diplomas in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), Advanced Diplomas, Access to Higher Education and certain equivalent international qualifications.
Our general entry requirements ensure you are sufficiently prepared and have the ability and experience to complete your chosen course successfully. We prefer applicants who are recent school / college leavers to have followed a full programme of study in Year 13. Be aware though that satisfying our general entry requirements is not a guarantee of a place.
YCOURSE-SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Some courses have specific entry requirements so please check the individual requirements of that course (they are detailed on the relevant course page). For some, an interview, audition or portfolio review is an essential part of the selection process. You can contact our Course Enquiries team for guidance on 0121 331 5595, so that your individual circumstances can be assessed before applying.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The following information represents our general entry requirements for the different course levels.
FIRST DEGREE COURSES
One of the following:
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> Minimum of three Scottish Certificate of Education / Scottish
> Qualifications Authority passes at higher level
> Four Irish Leaving Certificate passes at higher level
> National Certificate or Diploma awarded by BTEC / Edexcel
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If you already have an advanced qualification or significant relevant experience, you may be eligible for admission with credit. This means that you can be admitted to a later stage of the course. Again, use the contact details on the relevant course page to get more information on this.
APPLICATIONS The details on each course page indicate where you should apply. Part-time courses applications should be made direct to the University. Applications for full-time first degrees, foundation degrees or higher national diploma courses should be made online through UCAS apart from:
> Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, where you should apply direct to the University’s admissions unit
> BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme, for which you can apply directly to the University’s admissions unit
> Music degrees, which should be submitted through the Conservatoires UK Admissions Service (CUKAS)
> BA (Hons) Acting and Foundation Course in Acting, for which you can apply directly to the School of Acting online.
> Graduate Diploma in Law (full-time only), for which you should apply via the Central Applications Board (CAB) www.lawcabs.ac.uk
International students can apply either through UCAS or directly to the International Office, Birmingham City University, City North Campus, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SU. T: +44 (121) 331 5389.
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE (UCAS) Our institution code for applications is B25 BCITY.
To make the application process as easy as possible, there are full instructions and help text available at www.ucas.com for all types of applicant. UCAS publishes a comprehensive guide called ‘Applying Online’, which can be downloaded from www.ucas.com/apply.
When completing your UCAS application form, you can get advice from your school, college, and various careers organisations such as Connexions. They have a great deal of experience in advising applicants. For international applicants, advice about the UCAS application process is available from British Council offices. UCAS can be contacted at: Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ
T: 01242 223707 F: 01242 544961 E: [email protected] Mini: 01242 544942 W: www.ucas.ac.uk
CONSERVATOIRES UK ADMISSIONS SERVICE (CUKAS) CUKAS is an online application service for UK music colleges. Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, is a member of CUKAS.
For further information please contact Birmingham Conservatoire on: T: 0121 331 5901/5902 For general enquiries contact CUKAS at: Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ T: 01242 223707 W: www.cukas.ac.uk
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All application forms are designed to provide admissions tutors with the information they need. However, sometimes we might ask you for further information. If full information is not provided, we might not be able to consider your application.
DATA PROTECTION The information that you provide on your application form will be used to help us make a decision about whether you can be offered a place and to deal with the accompanying administration. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, we need your consent before we can do this. We assume that by submitting an application you have given this consent.
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The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service – better known as UCAS – is the organisation that coordinates all full-time undergraduate applications and to which such students must apply. The UCAS tariff is a means of assessing through a points-based system examination results and universities will usually express the entry requirement for their undergraduate course as a UCAS tariff points requirement. We recognise the importance of the UCAS tariff system in helping to ensure fairness in offer-making. Many of our offers will be expressed using the UCAS tariff point score but some will be expressed in terms of the actual grades that you need to achieve. Go to www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables for the latest tariff information.
A* grades were introduced to GCE A level achievement from 2010.
UCAS TARIFF TABLES
GCE and VCEInternational
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
GCE and VCE
GCE and AVCE
Double Award
A level with additional AS
(9 units)
GCE A level and
AVCE
GCE AS Double Award
GCE AS and AS
VCE
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IBDiplomapoints
UCAS TARIFF POINTS
A*A* 280
A*A 260
AA 240
AB 220
BB A*A 200
BC AA 180
AB 170
CC 160
BB 150
CD BC A* 140
DD CC A AA 120
CD AB 110
DE B BB 100
DD BC 90
EE DE C CC 80
CD 70
EE D DD A 60
DE B 50
E EE C 40
D 30
E 20
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For a full list of our courses, please refer to our
Undergraduate course index on pages 312 - 320.
New courses are introduced throughout the year.
Please makes sure that you check the website
for a comprehensive list and the most up-to-date
entry requirements.
You’ll find everything you need to know on our
comprehensive website – from the modules you’ll
study to career options to how to apply.
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CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Child Care and Education*
GRADE
Award Certificate Diploma
GRADE GRADEUCAS POINTS
UCAS POINTS
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A 30 A 110 A 360
B 25 B 90 B 300
C 20 C 70 C 240
D 15 D 55 D 180
E 10 E 35 E 120
BTEC qualifications (QCF) (Suite of qualifications known as Nationals)
GRADE
DiplomaSubsidiary
DiplomaExtended Diploma
90 credit Diploma Certificate
TARIFF POINTS
D*D*D* 420
D*D*D 400
D*DD 380
DDD 360
DDM 320
DMM D*D* 280
D*D 260
MMM DD 240
D*D* 210
MMP DM D*D 200
DD 180
MPP MM DM 160
D* 140
PPP MP MM D 120
MP 100
PP M 80
D* 70
PP D 60
P M 40
P 20
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media)
GRADE POINTS
Distinction 285
Merit 225
Pass 165
* For tariff points for the CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education prior to 2009 visit www.ucas.com.
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To have the best chance of getting on the course you want, you need to ensure the Personal Statement on your application form and your performance at interview (if applicable) conveys your strengths and interests as strongly as possible.
The application process is your chance to show us that you are someone who will prove a valuable addition to our community, and the right research and preparation can go a long way to helping you achieve this.
WRITING A PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Personal Statement on your UCAS application or application form is one of the most important parts of your application. If your chosen course does not carry out interviews, it is your main opportunity to sell yourself to course tutors. If there is an interview component, a well-written Personal Statement is still vital to ensure you get that far.
WHAT TO INCLUDE
Your course choice:Discuss why you have chosen to apply for the course/s concerned. Admissions tutors want to see that you are enthusiastic about your chosen subject. It may be that the course is directly relevant to your intended career, or perhaps you have already studied it at GCSE or A Level and found it particularly enjoyable. Or perhaps your interest comes from outside the classroom? If you are applying for more than one course, try to explain your reasons for each of them.
School and college life:Include details of what you studied at school or college, as well as any sporting or extra-curricular activities, or positions of responsibility (eg prefect, librarian) that you held. This is the chance to show that you are ready for the academic rigours of the course, as well as being the sort of person who is able to fit into wider university life.
Work experience:This could include work experience placements and any part-time work you have done. Work experience shows your dedication and commitment to your future career, while part-time work shows you are disciplined and organised enough to hold a position of responsibility and balance the time spent working with your school or college commitments.
Interests and activities:Any other activities you are involved in outside of school such as volunteering in the community, music, team sports, and any other hobbies or leisure interests. If you are taking, or have taken, a year out, it is useful to state your reasons why and what you achieved or hope to achieve.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Good spelling and grammar is very important; it may be a good idea to ask a teacher, careers adviser or friend to take a look over it.
Give evidence for your claims – don’t just say you have good organisational skills; try to give examples of why.
Don’t be tempted to copy parts of someone else’s statement or lift ideas from the web – UCAS operates a Plagiarism Detection Service, which checks forms against a statement library and web sources to ensure all statements are personally written.
Make sure you keep a copy of what you’ve written as it may be referred to at interview (if you have one) – or the information may be useful in future job applications.
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR APPLICATION
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PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW
IN ADVANCE
If you do not have much previous experience of interviews, it may be a good idea to speak to an older friend or relative who has previously been to one, or see whether your school or college will run a mock interview for you.
Make sure you have looked at the prospectus/website and know a reasonable amount about the University and course. We would expect that any student planning to study here will have done some background research.
Prepare answers for some of the most common interview questions – such as why you have chosen that course and University, what you like to do in your spare time and your plans for the future. Also, try to think of a couple of questions that you can ask the interviewer – you will be asked if you have any questions at the end, and asking good questions is a way of demonstrating your interest.
Try to get a good night’s sleep beforehand – if you stay up half the night preparing, you won’t be at your best on the day.
ON THE DAY
Dress smartly – jeans and trainers aren’t a good idea! You don’t necessarily have to wear a suit and tie, unless you want to, but it’s good to look like you have made an effort.
Ensure you have the date and time right and know exactly where the interview is going to take place. Aim to arrive in plenty of time – it is better to be early than late.
Remember to bring your Record of Achievement, as well as any other specified work such as a portfolio, and be prepared to discuss them with the interviewer. Also, make sure you can remember what information you put in your application, as you are bound to be quizzed on your background and reasons for applying.
DURING THE INTERVIEW
Interests and activities:While academic qualifications are important, we will also want to hear about your interests and activities outside school or college, to give us a more rounded picture of your character.
Work experience:We place a great emphasis on employability, so whether it is a work experience placement in your chosen industry, or a part-time job alongside your studies, we will be interested to hear about any time you have spent in the workplace.
During the interview, you may be nervous but try not to let it show. Listen to the interviewer’s questions and don’t be afraid to pause before answering, or ask them to repeat anything you are unsure about. Maintain eye contact and try to smile!
Don’t be unnerved by difficult or challenging questions; we are not trying to trip you up, but we do want to see how you react in certain situations.
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For some courses you will need to apply directly to the University. Where this is the case, full details are indicated on the course pages. Direct applications should be made to:
DIRECT APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY your place on the course once you have met the conditions of our offer. Sometimes, even if you do not achieve the required grades, it may still be possible to reserve a place for you on the course.
If we are unable to offer you a place, you will be notified by whoever you applied to. Wherever possible, we will contact you to suggest an alternative course that may be more appropriate for you.
CLEARING Clearing is a service that is available towards the end of the application cycle which helps people find vacancies on higher education courses. If you have applied but have not gained a place or have declined your offers, you may be eligible for Clearing. Courses with vacancies will be listed on our website. If you don’t have a confirmed offer and are in Clearing, please call our advisers who can be contacted on the Clearing Helpline:
T: 0121 331 6777 E: [email protected] Clearing Helpline opens early on the morning the A Level results are published. Check our website at www.bcu.ac.uk for opening times. We also hold Clearing Open days in August.
DEFERRED ENTRY If you are thinking about taking a year out before coming to Birmingham City University, we will be happy to consider an application for deferred entry, particularly if you’re planning to use your time constructively.
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITYAdmissions Unit, City North Campus, Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SU
T: 0121 331 6295
DIRECT APPLICATION TO OUR COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS We have made a considerable commitment to widening access to our courses across all sections of the community. This is supported by our collaborative partners, where a number of our programmes are delivered.
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE Sutton Coldfield Campus, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2NW
T: 0121 355 5671Matthew Boulton Campus, Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7PS
T: 0121 446 4545
SOUTH BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SU
T: 0121 694 5000
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLICATION? Careful consideration will be given to all the information you have provided, including your personal statement and your referee’s report. You may be invited for an interview or to visit the department before an offer is made. This will give you the chance to look around the University, the department and meet current students. If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be told what you need. Other courses may invite you to visit their department for a University Applicant Visit Day after making the offer.
If you are considered suitable for a course, you will be offered a place, which can be either conditional or unconditional. In the case of a conditional offer, the conditions will vary between courses and will depend on a number of different factors.
If you have applied through UCAS or CUKAS, they will send the formal offer letter to you. We may also send you additional information about the University and the course and the next steps in the application process.
If you have applied directly to us, we will send the formal offer letter to you together with additional information. The offer letter will include information on how to accept or decline the offer. If you accept a conditional offer, you will be asked to tell us your examination results as soon as they are available. We will confirm
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INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS AND CAREERS ADVISERS At Birmingham City University, we understand going to university can be a big step for students and one of the most important decisions they will make in their early adult life or as a mature student. We also recognise the vital role parents, guardians, teachers and careers advisors play in ensuring they receive the right guidance and information to make the best decision.
The education liaison team is always open to suggestions and works closely with schools and colleges to meet their needs and those of their students. To speak to a member of the team or to arrange for a member of staff to attend your school / college contact us:
T: 0121 331 6318 E: [email protected]’ve developed a range of activities designed to enlighten students about the Birmingham City University experience. With the support of our teaching staff, we organise fun, educational and informative activities such as:
> Summer schools “... one of the best weeks I’ve ever had!”
> Conferences for young people
> Masterclasses “... loved the afternoon. Informative, entertaining, relevant and well presented and would like to know when the next one is on!”
These activities provide participants with the opportunity to find out about the diverse range of courses available and the level of support a prospective student might expect.
We also organise school visits for Year 9 to Year 13 pupils throughout the year. These visits are an excellent opportunity for pupils to experience the university environment and programmes are tailored to suit the year group attending. All of our visits incorporate contact with our team of Student Ambassadors – current students who share their experiences of academic and student life.
We not only develop links with local schools, colleges and information and guidance services, we also provide face-to-face guidance to prospective students, their parents and advisers. We attend the UCAS network of HE conventions across the UK, as well as local school and college events. We’re also pleased to visit schools and colleges to talk and run workshops about all aspects of entry into HE such as how to choose a course, application processes, student finance, student life and any other issues surrounding HE. It’s not only the Education Liaison team that go into the community, our students are involved again through a mentoring project where second-year undergraduates meet local pupils for regular one-on-one support and guidance.
Working with the local community enables us to identify any gaps in information and seek to develop new ways to meet those needs. It is for this reason, and due to the demand for flexibility, that the role of the Service continues to evolve.
For more information:
T: 0121 331 6318 E: [email protected]
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Flicking through this prospectus is sure to prompt some questions, so we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to get the facts you need to make an informed choice about your future. We are on hand to answer your queries – whether by phone, email or through social media. Our BCYou web page provides personalised information relevant to your area of interest, while our programme of Open Days and Visit Days offers an invaluable opportunity to see the University, and speak to staff and current students, first-hand.
SOCIAL MEDIAWe know that you may well like to keep in touch with your friends via Facebook and Twitter – and the good news is you can communicate with us that way as well. Just visit www.facebook.com/birminghamcityuniversity or www.twitter.com/MyBCU to find out the latest University news and information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via those sites and we’ll try to answer you as quickly as possible.
COURSE ENQUIRIES HOTLINEOur friendly advisers can help you to find the best course for your career aspirations and interests. They know the University inside out and can provide expert advice on planning your time here.
Contact us to talk about:
> Entry qualifications
> Applications advice, including personal statements
> Access routes for mature students
> Accommodation
> Child care
> Welfare services
> Financial support.
FOR UK / EU COURSE ENQUIRIES:Call us: +44 (0)121 331 5595
Contact us online: www.bcu.ac.uk/enquiries.
FOR INTERNATIONAL COURSE ENQUIRIEST: +44 (0)121 331 6714
F: +44 (0)121 331 6314
W: www.bcu.ac.uk/international
OPEN DAYSTo really get a feel for life at the University, there is nothing better than visiting us in person – and our Open Days allow you to do just that. You can chat to our staff and students in person, listen to a talk from our Vice-Chancellor, view our fantastic facilities, learn more about the Students’ Union or take a tour of our accommodation.
We have University Open Days* in June and October, and an Open Day in August aimed at those applying through Clearing. You can check out the latest dates on our website at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays. Some of our faculties also have their own Open Days, details of which can also be found online.
*Please note that Birmingham School of Acting and Birmingham Conservatoire are not open during the main University Open Days. However, they do have their own specialist Open Days which allow you to gain a greater understanding of these areas.
Information about how to book a place on any of our Open Days is available at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays while you can find helpful maps at www.bcu.ac.uk/maps.
For dates and information for our overseas visits see www.bcu.ac.uk/international/discover-bcu/your-country.
VISIT DAYSIf you have already applied to study with us, attending an Applicant Visit Day will give you the perfect opportunity to meet staff and students and view our excellent facilities, whilst gaining a better appreciation of what it’s like to be a student here.
Even if you have already attended an Open Day, attending an Applicant Visit Day will give you a more in-depth picture of the course and how to make the most of it. If it is your first visit to the University, we will give you an insight into what you can expect as a student and what you can do to ensure you are as successful as possible during your time here. For more information, please see www.bcu.ac.uk/visitdays.
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YOUR PERSONALISED WEB PAGEbcyou is your own personalised web page giving you everything you need to know about studying at Birmingham City University, all in one place.
Simply select the subject(s) you are interested in and the information that is most relevant to you by filling in one of our quick registration forms. You can also use your page to access further details about such crucial areas as accommodation, Open Days, life in Birmingham and student finance.
We will keep updating your page with new information, so make sure you check back regularly. If your interests change over time, you can also edit your profile to alter the information that is displayed.
By registering, you’ll also receive regular email updates straight to your inbox, including a tailored BCYou newsletter containing a round-up of news related to your subject choice(s), as well as the wider University.
To sign up, just visit www.bcu.ac.uk/bcyou.
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As Britain’s second city, Birmingham benefits from
a fantastic transport network with access to regular
services for airlines, buses, trains and trams to allow
you to negotiate the city and surrounding areas
with ease.
Getting to and from Birmingham couldn’t be easier as the city is located at the hub of the UK’s road and rail networks. Two mainline train stations, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, serve the city and Birmingham also acts as the centre of Britain’s national coach network, connecting directly with around 500 destinations. Air links are also excellent and the city’s international airport is the seventh busiest in the UK, home to around 40 airlines serving an ever-expanding number of destinations.
Public transport across the city is fantastic, with a network of bus, metro and train services providing easy access to all University sites. See www.networkwestmidlands.com for information on all public transport in the city and details of Network Student tickets for reduced-price travel.
All of our sites are marked on the map. For detailed information on getting to any of our campuses, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/maps-and-campuses.
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LEGALThe University’s prospectuses and web pages are intended as a general guide to the University’s courses and facilities and form no part of any contract between you and the University except as provided below:
The prospectus and web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate. Although reasonable steps are taken by the University to provide the courses and services described, the University cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Any course may be altered, temporarily suspended or withdrawn if it is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Such circumstances include (but are not limited to) industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in Government policy, withdrawal or reduction of funding, change of law or change of UCAS procedure.
If the courses described in the University prospectus are not provided, the University will take such steps as are available to it to minimise the effect of any alteration or withdrawal of a course. Such steps may include alterations to delivery of teaching or assessment, the offer of a place on an alternative course or the offer of transfer to another course at the University or elsewhere, which you may decline.
If you receive an offer of a place at the University, we suggest that before you accept such an offer you write to the relevant faculty at the University to request up-to-date information on the course content, teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services and facilities that will be provided in relation to your course at the University.
The decision Birmingham City University takes about your application is made on the basis of the information that you have provided on your application form and / or in any other information provided by you to ourselves and subject to meeting any entry requirements set down by the University in the formal letter from UCAS or the relevant University Admissions Officer.
If we find that you have made a false statement or have left out significant information, we reserve the right either to withdraw or amend our offer. Similarly, the decision that Birmingham City University makes about your fee status (whether you pay home or overseas fees) is taken on the basis of the information that you have provided. If we find that you have made a false statement, given ambiguous information or have left out significant information, we reserve the right to amend your fee status or withdraw our offer or cancel your enrolment.
It is likely that the time between your acceptance of an offer and the commencement of the course will be more than 30 days. Acceptance of the offer assumes general agreement to that interval.
Enrolment at the University is subject to your acceptance of the conditions of enrolment, which include (but are not limited to) you agreeing to be bound by the University’s regulations, which will become part of any student contract. If you would like to receive a copy of the conditions of enrolment and / or the University’s regulations, please write to:
Academic Registrar, Birmingham City University, City North Campus, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SU.
DISCLAIMERSSUPPORTING YOUR ABILITIES The University has over 2,300 disabled students enrolled in any one year, which is about 10 per cent of our total student population. The majority have an unseen disability such as dyslexia, a mental health difficulty or a chronic medical condition.
The University welcomes applications from disabled people and strongly encourages you to tell us about your disability, as it is helpful to know in advance about any support needs you may have. If you indicate you have a disability on your application form, an adviser from Student Services will contact you. You will be offered information, advice and practical support to help you succeed in your studies, where appropriate:
> Advice and help with applications for Disabled Students’ Allowances and help with arranging study needs assessments.
> Advice about enabling equipment and software.
> Advice, screening and diagnostic referrals for students who think they may have dyslexia or who have other specific learning difficulties.
> A Personal Assistance Scheme (PAS) supplying one-to-one support workers for study-related tasks, eg note-taking, dyslexia support tuition, mentoring, communication support.
> Advice and guidance to your Faculty and teaching staff about your support for exams, assessments, teaching sessions and your access to course materials and information.
> Information about campus accessibility, adapted rooms in residences, car parking and many more individual support requirements.
> Liaison with external agencies such as Social Services for your personal care needs and living assistance.
We offer a confidential service, staffed by experienced advisers. However, we strongly encourage disclosure of your disability so we can advise and support you more effectively from the earliest point during your time at university.
For more information, please contact our Disability Support team:
T: 0121 331 5588 E: [email protected] W: www.bcu.ac.uk/studentservices/disability
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We promote equality of opportunity in respect of every aspect of our provision. University policy and practice will seek to provide an environment that’s free from discrimination against students, staff and others. The University and its staff will ensure that all prospective students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. For full details of our Equal Opportunities policy please visit www.bcu.ac.uk.
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SMOKING POLICY All University buildings except designated student bedrooms are smoke-free areas. All areas that are substantially enclosed, eg Kenrick Tunnel and all of the Quad level two walkway at City North Campus, are smoke-free areas.
Building entrances, particularly those with overhanging canopies, will be smoke-free areas at least five metres from the entrance and canopy, together with other designated areas. Signs will be provided to identify partially enclosed areas that are designated smoke-free areas. Smokers are required to respect the need for staff to be able to work in a smoke-free environment and therefore to smoke well away from office windows. Persistent breaches of the smoking policy will be dealt with appropriately by the University’s respective disciplinary procedures for staff and students.
Covered smoking areas are provided on selected campuses to give sheltered areas for people to smoke. Staff and students will be given advice and assistance, if they wish to give up smoking.
EMPLOYABILITY STATEMENT Birmingham City University is committed to preparing students for successful employability and professional careers.
We have an innovative approach to employability that will help you obtain an interesting and well-paid graduate job. Read our Employability Statement to find out more: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/employability-statement.
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The University welcomes comments on its courses from students’ parents and sponsors. However, the University’s contracts with its students do not confer benefits on third parties for the purposes of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. For further information, see www.bcu.ac.uk.
DATA PROTECTION During the application procedure and throughout your time at Birmingham City University, the University will be provided with a range of personal information relating to you. Any personal information will be processed and held in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the University’s Data Protection Statement to Students.
PAYMENT OF FEES It is your responsibility to ensure that all fees are paid in full and on time. Unless otherwise agreed, a student shall cease to be a registered student if arrangements for payment of fees are not fulfilled. The fees payable are subject to change and therefore the University reserves the right to make changes to fees each academic year.
CONDUCT Students are expected to abide by the University regulations relating to conduct and to attend such lectures, tutorials, examinations and other activities which form part of their programme. Misconduct or breaches of regulations may lead to disciplinary action being taken under the University’s Student Disciplinary Policy and Operating Process.
DIVERSITY The University prides itself on being a diverse community and so seeks to create a study environment which is free from harassment and one which fosters tolerance. The dignity of all students is to be preserved regardless of sex, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic background, religion or disability.
CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS When you apply to the University you must disclose any unspent criminal convictions and the University shall decide if any criminal convictions you may have are incompatible with study at the University and inform you of its decision before the first day of term.
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CHECKS Applicants to some of our courses are required to obtain a satisfactory CRB disclosure and Occupational Health report. We will send you information about these requirements if applicable.
COMPLAINTS If you have a complaint about the University, it is recommended that you use the University’s Admissions Complaints Procedure. This procedure has been produced to help to resolve any complaints as promptly, fairly and amicably as possible.
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