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Birmingham City University

4 Cardigan Street

  • Location: City

About us

Birmingham City University is a modern university that is focused on equipping students with skills for their careers. Our university experience empowers students with a personalised education that focuses on innovation, inclusion and industry excellence. 

The University focuses on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. Over £400 million has been invested into university campuses and facilities, ensuring students have the best possible spaces in which to learn. 50 of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies and our teaching staff come from and maintain their links with industry, ensuring you are given an insight into the latest thinking. We are constantly looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience, with inspiring visiting lecturers, opportunities to work or study abroad and placement opportunities available. 

 

What makes us different

With around 31,000 students from 100 countries (HESA Student Record 2021/22 © Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited) Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. 

We aim to develop graduates who have the ability and confidence to excel wherever their ambition takes them. Our courses offer placement opportunities and practice-based project work, giving you hands-on experience of the industries you’ll be working in. BCU has been voted the best university in the West Midlands for placements by RateMyPlacement.co.uk (2024-2025).

At Birmingham City University, we're committed to helping entrepreneurial students achieve their full potential. Our innovative STEAMhouse building and employability services mean we have the highest number of student and graduate business start-ups of any university in the West Midlands (HESA, 2022).

 

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Course locations

Curzon Building Campus

Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD

Margaret Street

Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX

University House

15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU

City Centre Campuses

1 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Westbourne Road, Birmingham, B15 3TN

Millennium Point Campus

1 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG

Parkside Building Campus

Parkside Building, Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD

Vittoria Street

82-86 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PA

National Institute of Conductive Ed

Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road, Birmingham, B13 8RD

South and City College Birmingham

High Street, Deritend, Deritend, Birmingham, B5 5SU

Main Site

Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD

School of Acting, Bournville

Ruskin Hall, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1JX

Aston Villa Foundation

Aston Villa Foundation, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE

Birmingham School of Art, Margaret Street

Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BX

BMet (Matt Boulton)

Matthew Boulton College, Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7PS

Alexander Stadium

Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR

School of Jewellery

Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PA

University House / City South Campus

15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU