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Contents 3 | Welcome from the

College Director/Principal 4 | Birmingham City University: an overview 6 | Birmingham: the centre of the UK 10 | BCU: discover your future 14 | Why choose BCUIC? 16 | Faculty of Arts, Design and Media 20 | Faculty of Business, Law

and Social Sciences 24 | Faculty of Computing, Engineering

and the Built Environment 28 | Faculty of Health, Education

and Life Sciences 32 | The student experience

34 | Accommodation: your own place 36 | Academic requirements 44 | English language requirements 45 | Academic and pre-sessional English

calendars 2017/18 46 | Course fees and intake points 47 | How to apply 49 | Application form 51 | About Navitas

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I am delighted you are interested in studying at BCUIC and Birmingham City University.

BCUIC is first and foremost firmly rooted in the city of Birmingham – a vibrant metropolis situated in the very centre of the UK. This prime position is further strengthened by the city’s cultural diversity, which reflects the College’s own unique blend of nationalities.

Also integral to BCUIC’s character is its flexibility. Every student who passes through our doors has differing motivations and ambitions, and our offer of an alternative pathway to Birmingham City University – including three entry points throughout the year – can be moulded to varying individual circumstances.

We understand that progressing to university is a significant transition – made particularly daunting in a brand-new country – which is why we are dedicated to helping each and every student grow in both confidence and academic ability through the provision of a safe, nurturing environment.

I look forward to welcoming you to BCUIC very soon.

Cheryl Badhams College Director/Principal, BCUIC

WELCOME from the College Director/Principal



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Birmingham City University: an overview

Priyal Raje, India“I progressed to BCU in September 2016 and I love it here! I’m making new friends all the time and getting involved in the whole university experience. I’ve just been selected as a student rep for the Students’ Union!”

24,000students in totalincluding students from over

80 countries

Over 5,000

students in part-time roles since 2012, through the University’s student employment agency


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Birmingham City University: an overview

Ranking up

12places in the Sunday Times University League Table 2017

£260mis being invested in new facilities

94% of Birmingham City University students were in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2014/15)

Muhammad Nazreen Idris, Malaysia“Studying at BCUIC has been fun. I’ve made new friends and met so many other nationalities. The experience has helped me come out of my shell.”



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Birmingham: the centre of the UKBirmingham is the UK’s second largest city, with a population of 75,000 students. It is ideally located in the very centre of the UK, making it easy to access other cities and towns. Its rich, multicultural vibrancy is reinforced by its extensive offering of international cuisines and businesses. Whatever your interests – shopping, sport, arts and culture or food – you won’t be short of things to do or see in Birmingham.

Home to one of Europe’s biggest shopping centres – over 160 shops, featuring 2,000 leading brands


The Bullring

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A beautiful place to liveBirmingham may be a city currently going through significant urban transformation, but it remains one of the greenest cities in the UK. In fact, Birmingham has more parks than any other European city and more miles of canal than Venice!

Birmingham’s green spaces and architecture are also steeped in literary history, having served as inspiration for JRR Tolkien’s famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.

An exciting place to studyWhile Birmingham is rooted in a rich history, it is also Europe’s youngest city – with nearly 40% of the population under the age of 25 – making it an ideal place to live as a student.

In addition to the University’s own dedicated resources, the Library of Birmingham is the largest regional library in Europe – so a great asset for any student. It holds world-class collections of archives, photography and rare books, as well as a million printed volumes – the largest number held by any public library in the UK.

And as Birmingham continues to transform, a large number of major employers are investing in the prospering city; these include Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC, BBC, Deutsche Bank and Kraft.

Birmingham also has its own international airport, connecting to over 140 destinations worldwide – with direct flights to India, Pakistan, Qatar, Dubai, USA and most of Europe.

8,000 acres of parks

and open space

The city hosts over

50 festivalseach year

and more than

320 exhibitions

A population of

75,000students

London by train in

75 minutes and Manchester in

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A city of

34,285companies, including

700 international firms

A cultural hub in the centre of the UKBirmingham may be located in the heart of the UK, but once you enter the city, you’re surrounded by a vast array of cultural influences – including over 27 different nationalities and styles of cooking across the city’s restaurant scene.

Perhaps the most famous of Birmingham’s culinary offerings is the Balti Triangle: the centre of South Asian food, fabric and fashion. The city also has its very own

Chinatown, with a range of restaurants and cafés offering authentic cuisine – from Northern China all the way to Malaysia.

It’s not just food that gives Birmingham its cultural edge. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is home to the world’s largest collection of pre-Raphaelite artwork, and Birmingham Hippodrome is the busiest and most popular theatre in the UK.

Birmingham


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Ingah Ivanna Nleya, ZimbabweArt and Design Foundation pathway to BA (Hons) Fashion Design“I chose to study at BCUIC because there are lots of young people living in Birmingham, and I’d already heard about many of the famous landmarks – like the Bullring! The cost of living is also lower than in places like London.”


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your futureChoosing a university is a very important life-decision and there are many things to consider. To make it easier for you, we have highlighted several reasons why Birmingham City University is a fantastic place to study.


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The largest jewellery school in Europe

Top five reasons to study at BCU1. Continuous investment in improvement and

transformation, along with the city itself – including a £260 million campus redevelopment.

2. A commitment to shaping students into employable graduates by providing both placement-based degrees and the opportunity to fill temporary and casual job roles at the University.

3. Academic expertise benchmarked through numerous professional accreditations from international bodies – including Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

4. Inspirational teaching delivered by 1,700 academic staff, professors and researchers, who maintain their links with industry.

5. The city at its heart. Why do you think it’s called Birmingham City University?

Mayar El-Sayed, KuwaitCompleted Art and Design Foundation at BCUICNow studying BA (Hons) Architecture at Birmingham City University“Progressing from BCUIC to BCU has been a smooth transition. There’s more independent study, but I feel a lot more confident than my classmates because I’ve had a head-start at BCUIC.”

94% of Birmingham City University students were in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2014/15)

1,700academic staff

£260mis being invested in new facilities


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5dedicated campuses

The Curzon Building


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City Centre CampusThe Curzon Building: Business, Law, Social Science and English• Library with access to 62 million

print and online resources

• Dedicated IT and student services support

• Simulated magistrates and high courts for our Law students

• Students’ Union

Millennium Point: Computing, Engineering and Built Environment• 10 specialist studios complete with

acoustic panelling and sprung doors

• Noise and vibration cells

• Robotic laboratory

• 3D printing

• Recording facilities and vintage mixing desk

• Environmental laboratory and emissions test facilities

• Over £11 million worth of computer equipment

The Parkside Building: Arts, Design and Media• Print, textiles, wood, ceramics and

glass workshops

• Photography studios and darkrooms

• Digital print and pattern-making facilities

• Four industry-standard TV studios

• Green screen MILO studio

• Radio studios and editing suites

Other campusesCity South Campus: Health and Life Sciences• Mock operating theatre and

hospital wards

• Fully equipped midwifery skills/birthing room

• Virtual radiotherapy suite

• Radiography imaging suite

Margaret Street: Birmingham School of Art• Grade I listed Venetian Gothic building

• Original stained glass windows and mosaic floors

• Floating mezzanine levels and glass lifts

• Woodwork, metal, plaster, fibreglass and ceramics workshops

• Digital media, print and photography workshops

• Fine art library

Vittoria Street: School of Jewellery• The largest school of its kind

in Europe

• Located at the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter, where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is still made today

• Soldering hearths and polishing machines

• Bench-mounted powered equipment

• Lathes and milling machines

• Exhibition space and a specialist library

• Horology workshop sponsored by Cartier

BCUIC, Bournville:• Specialist Art and Design studios

for ceramics, printing, photography, metal and woodwork, 3D modelling and more

• Located at the edge of the picturesque Bournville Village Green

• Within smelling distance of world-famous Cadbury chocolate factory

• One mile from Selly Oak – Birmingham’s student hub

• Less than four miles from the buzzing city centre

Birmingham School of Art

School of Jewellery

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If you do not meet the academic or English language requirements to go straight onto one of Birmingham City University’s degree courses, BCUIC can offer you a dedicated pathway to get you there.The partnership between Birmingham City University and BCUIC allows you to access the University’s facilities and services while studying at BCUIC, and also helps you to move seamlessly through your study pathway to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Birmingham City University.

Why choose BCUIC?

1 mile (1.6 km)from Selly Oak – Birmingham’s student hub

Less than

4 miles (6.4 km)from Birmingham City Centre

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Why choose BCUIC? Shoaib Sohail, Saudi Arabia

Completed Business Pre-Master’s at BCUIC Now studying MBA International at Birmingham City University“The staff at BCUIC are really helpful – both the teachers and Student Services.

The classes prepared me really well for University. We did presentations, group work and assignments with set deadlines, so now I’m breezing through my classes at BCU!”

Top 10 reasons to study at BCUIC1. Benefit from a track record of 95% progression rate to

Birmingham City University.2. BCUIC students tend to perform the same or better than international

students who enter the University directly (BCU tracer statistics).3. Flexible entry with three intakes a year (January, May and September).4. Just one visa for the full duration of your academic studies.5. Learn from supportive tutors with years of experience in their subject

area – including a tutor who worked as Legal & Policy Advisor at the European Parliament in Brussels and now teaches Law at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

6. Study in small classes, allowing for plenty of contact time with tutors, and benefit from a greater focus on academic study skills to help you succeed at university.

7. Have the option of working up to 20 hours a week alongside your studies during term time.

8. Attend classes in the beautiful location of Bournville – just minutes away from the world-famous Cadbury chocolate factory.

9. Experience the best of both worlds: a quiet suburban campus where you can settle into life in Birmingham, just minutes away from the vibrant city centre.

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Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

Lisa SheppyTeaches pathways to Art and Design“I worked as a professional artist and as an artist in residence at a school before getting into teaching. Alongside my job at BCUIC I have my own studio, where I work with glass and print. I still receive commissions for sculptural pieces, and have recently been selected for the British Glass Biennale Exhibition.”


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Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Birmingham City University is home to the UK’s largest

regional centre for Art, Architecture and Design education, featuring dedicated schools for:

• Architecture and Design

• Art

• Fashion and Textiles

• Jewellery

• Media

• Visual Communication

Did you know?• The faculty boasts impressive

links with industry, including the BBC, Goldsmiths, Harvey Nichols, Marks and Spencer, and Saatchi & Saatchi.

• The University’s School of Jewellery is the largest in Europe, and is located at the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter – where an estimated 40% of British jewellery is still made today.

• The University’s equipment has been used for a number of major film productions.

• Former students have gone on to work for international companies including Burberry, RIBA, Cartier and Vero Moda.

• Birmingham City University is one of the UK’s most successful recruiters of international students for art and design.



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Undergraduate programmes

Architecture pathwayBA (Hons) Architecture

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture

Art and Design pathwayBA (Hons) Art and Design

BA (Hons) Commercial Photography

BA (Hons) Film and Animation

BA (Hons) Fine Art

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

BA (Hons) Illustration

BA (Hons) Photography

BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design

Fashion Design and Promotion pathwayBA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice

BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Communication

BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

BA (Hons) Garment Technology

BA (Hons) Textile Design: Cross-Disciplinary Practice

Jewellery pathwayBA (Hons) Horology

BSc (Hons) Gemmology and Jewellery Studies

BA (Hons) International Jewellery Business

BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing

BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects

Media pathwayBA (Hons) Digital Marketing (2-year Fast-Track)

BA (Hons) Media and Communication*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Event and Exhibition Industries)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Journalism)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Music Industries)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Public Relations)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Radio)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Television)*

BA (Hons) Media and Communication (New Media)*

BA (Hons) Video Game Design and Production (2-year Fast-Track)

BSc (Hons) Video Game Development (2-year Fast-Track)

BA (Hons) Video Game Digital Art (2-year Fast-Track)

Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

Stage 1: University Foundation at BCUIC

Duration: Two or three semesters(depending on proven ability)

Intakes: September, January and May

Campus: Bournville

Stage 2: First Year of Degree at BCU

Duration: Two semesters

Campus: The Parkside Building,

Margaret St or Vittoria St

Stage 3: Second Year of Degree at BCU




Stage 4: Final Year of Degree at BCU




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* No Portfolio required (course duration 1 or 2 semesters).

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Postgraduate programmes

Architecture pathwayMArch Architecture

MA Interior Architecture and Design

MA Landscape Architecture

Art pathwayMA Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices

MA Arts and Education Practices

MA Arts and Project Management

MA Contemporary Arts China

MA Fine Art

MA Innovation and Leadership in Museum Practice

MA Visual Communication

MA Visual Communication (Film and Animation)

MA Visual Communication (Graphic Communication)

MA Visual Communication (Illustration)

MA Visual Communication (Photography)

Art Management pathway*MA Fashion Management

MA Global Media Management

MA Luxury Brand Management

Design pathwayMA Design and Visualisation

MA Design Management

MA Innovation Management

MA Product and Furniture Design

Fashion pathwayMA Cosmetics Branding and Promotion

MA Fashion Design

MA Fashion Promotion

MA Fashion Styling

MA Garment Technology

MA Textile and Surface Design

Jewellery pathwayMA Jewellery and Related Products

MA Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products

Media pathway*MA Film Distribution and Marketing

MA Future Media

MA Event, Festival and Exhibition Management

MA Media and Cultural Studies

MA Media Production

MA Multiplatform and Mobile Journalism

MA Public Relations

MA Video Game Development

MSc Video Game Enterprise, Production and Design

Stage 1: Pre-Master’s at BCUIC

Duration: One, two or three semesters(depending on academic background

and proven ability)


Campus: Bournville

Stage 2: Master’s Degree at BCU




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* No Portfolio required (course duration 1 or 2 semesters).

To be considered for entry onto the two-semester Foundation or Pre-Master’s pathway, you will need to submit a portfolio. Find out about our portfolio requirements at www.bit.do/artportfolio



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Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences

John ReynoldsTeaches pathways to Business and Management“I’ve been a Wolverhampton City Councillor since 1998, and am a Cabinet Member for City Economy.

I was involved in securing the Jaguar Land Rover engine plant for Wolverhampton, and I have lectured in Business and Economics for over 20 years.”


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This Faculty is based at the City Centre Campus, in the £63 million Curzon Building – which features a library of over 62 million resources, simulated courtrooms and the Students’ Union.

Did you know?• 90% of Business School students go

into employment or further studies within six months of graduating.

• No work experience is required for the MBA International.

• The Faculty boasts platinum ACCA teaching status, and Accounting courses offer nine exemptions from ACCA exam papers.

• Students have the opportunity to complete a 1-year work placement on the BA (Hons) Business – available with a wide range of companies.

• Law students can join one of the most successful mooting societies in England – and those studying LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies also have the opportunity to complete an internship programme in the USA.



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Accounting, Economics and Finance pathwayMAcc/BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance*

BSc (Hons) Business Accounting

BA (Hons) Business Economics

MFin/BSc (Hons) Business Finance*

BA (Hons) Economics

BA (Hons) Financial Economics

Business pathwayBA (Hons) Business

BA (Hons) Business (Analytics)

BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management (Consultancy)

BA (Hons) Business Management (Enterprise)

BA (Hons) Business Management (Professional Practice)

BA (Hons) Business Management (Supply Chain Management)

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

Law pathwayLLB (Hons) Law

LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies

LLB (Hons) Law with Business

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

LLB (Hons) Law with Social Welfare Law

Marketing pathwayBA (Hons) Marketing

BA (Hons) Marketing (Advertising and Public Relations)

BA (Hons) Marketing (Consumer Psychology)

BA (Hons) Marketing (Digital)

BA (Hons) Marketing (Retailing)

* An integrated Master’s degree is a four-year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.

† Students can enter Stage 2 (First Year of the Degree) in selected subjects, depending on their prior qualifications.

‡ Law Stage 2 is delivered by BCU.



Duration: One or two semesters(depending on qualifications

upon entry)


Campus: Bournville

Stage 2: First Year of Degree at BCUIC


Intakes: September and January

Campus: Bournville or

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Campus: The Curzon Building




Stage 5: Master’s level at BCU



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Business pathwayMSc Accounting and Finance

MSc Finance and Investment

MSc Insurance and Risk Management

MSc Internal Audit Management and Consultancy

MSc Management Consultancy

MSc Management and Finance

MSc Management and International Business

MSc Management and Marketing

MSc Organisation Risk Management (Distance Learning)

MBA International

Law pathwayLLM International Business Law

LLM International Human Rights

LLM International Law

Zhaoyang Jiang, ChinaFirst Year of BA (Hons) Marketing (Advertising and Public Relations)“The standard of teaching at BCUIC is very high. I’m not a natural with numbers but I’ve studied accounting and maths on this course and have actually done well – I’ve surprised myself! We have access to online resources, and the lessons are practical with lots of interaction.

After I graduate I’d like to return to China and work for my parents’ property business. I’d then maybe invest in other businesses further afield.

This qualification will give me better career prospects in China. The experience of living in Birmingham has also improved my communication skills and broadened my outlook.”


Duration: One or two semesters

(depending on academic background)


Campus: Bournville




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Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Bismark BediakoTeaches pathways to Engineering, Technology and Built Environment Studies“I can relate to the students’ experience because I’m from Ghana originally, so I’ve been an international student in the UK too.

I’ve been teaching maths and physics for 15 years.”


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Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment This Faculty is based in Millennium Point, which houses

cutting-edge facilities such as a robotics laboratory and over £11 million worth of computer equipment.

Did you know?• Birmingham City University ranks

in the UK’s Top 10 for Land and Property Management courses (University Subject Tables 2017).

• The Faculty houses several dedicated research centres to explore present-day global issues, including the Centre for Low Carbon Research and the Centre for Cyber Security.

• The department is also a key training centre, delivering professional training on behalf of leading international IT giants, including Cisco and Microsoft.

• The Faculty has gained professional recognition from: Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

• The Faculty is proud to hold strong industry links with local companies, such as Jaguar Land Rover.




Built Environment pathwayBSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

BSc (Hons) Construction Management

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons) Real Estate

Computing, Networking and Games Technology pathwayBSc (Hons) Business Information Systems

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics*

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology*

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Networks*

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security*

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computer Science*

MSci/BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology*

Engineering pathwayMEng/BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering*

MEng/BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering*

MEng/BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering*

MEng/BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering*

Film and Technology pathwayBSc (Hons) Digital Media Computing

BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology

BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Visual Effects

BSc (Hons) Music Technology

BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production

* An integrated master’s degree is a four-year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.

† Students can enter Stage 2 (First Year of the Degree) in selected subjects, depending on their prior qualifications.

Faculty of Computing, Engineeringand the Built Environment




Campus: Bournville

Stage 2: Integrated First Year of Degree at BCUIC


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Campus: Millennium Point










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Computing pathwayMSc Advanced Computer Science

MSc Big Data Analytics

MSc Broadcast Engineering

MSc Computer Science

MSc Computing

MSc Cyber Security

MSc Data Networks and Security

MSc Enterprise Systems Management with SAP Certification

Engineering and Management pathwayMSc Automotive Engineering

MSc International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Distance Learning)

MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management

MSc Mechanical Engineering

MSc Project Management

Built Environment pathwayMSc Building Surveying and Facilities Management

MSc Construction Project Management

MA Planning Built Environments

MSc Quantity Surveying

MSc Real Estate Management

Claudio Conceicao, AngolaFirst Year of BSc (Hons) Computer Science“What I really like about studying at BCUIC is the amount of resources available: you can log onto the online portal whenever you need to, and the campus is fully equipped with Apple Mac suites. The computer facilities at the University’s Millennium Point campus – where I’m currently studying – are also really impressive.

After I graduate I’d like to open my own company and develop different types of software.”


Duration: One or two semesters

(depending on academic background)


Campus: Bournville




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Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences


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This Faculty is based in the University’s City South Campus, which has seen a £41 million investment in new specialist laboratories and teaching spaces.

Did you know?• Courses delivered in the Faculty

of Health, Education and Life Sciences offer excellent potential for career development and typically achieve a 100% employment record for graduates.

• Courses have been endorsed by professional bodies – such as the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

• A brand new campus extension for 2017.

• Courses have been co-designed with employers and have work placements built into each year of study.

• The Faculty’s teaching team is continuously involved in national and international collaborations through research.



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Education pathwayBA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport

Health Science pathwayMEng/BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering†

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

BSc (Hons) Health Studies (Public Health)

BSc (Hons) Medical Ultrasound

Sports Science pathwayBSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

* Students can enter Stage 2 (First Year of the Degree) in selected subjects, depending on their prior qualifications.

† An integrated master’s degree is a four-year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level.





Campus: Bournville

Stage 2: Integrated First Year of Degree at BCUIC



Campus: City South or

Millennium Point



Campus: City South



Campus: City South



Campus: City South

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MEng/BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering

New for 2017/18Innovating healthcare, accelerating progress• An integrated master’s programme, enabling

you to progress directly on to postgraduate study.• Benefit from the resources and facilities of two

Faculties (Health, Education & Life Sciences, and Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment) and a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge from a range of professionals in both areas.

• Learn alongside students from all of our Engineering courses during your first year.

• Study management modules at master’s level and apply for Chartered Engineer status.

• Biomedical Engineer is the No. 5 job in the US (CareerCast, 2015).



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The student experienceAs soon as you enrol as a BCUIC student, you also become a Birmingham City University student – which means you can take advantage of all the benefits available to university students.


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Over 100 societies Our societies are set up and run entirely by university students. Societies are a great way to make new friends, and Birmingham City University has many different societies for you to join – whatever your hobbies and interests.

• Faiths and beliefs

• Academic subjects

• International culture

• Film

• Music

• Performance

• RAG (Raise and Give)

Find out more about what’s available to you as a Birmingham City University student at the Student Union website: www.bcusu.com

SportsIf sport is more your thing, you can join any number of sports clubs at the University – such as basketball, football, hockey and many more.

The University also offers outstanding facilities. The £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre features an 80-station fitness suite and an eight-court sports hall!

NUS Extra cardThe NUS Extra card costs just £12 for 12 months (that’s £1 a month) and gives you access to a huge range of exclusive UK discounts – both online and on the high street – with brands including Apple, amazon.co.uk, ASOS, Virgin Media and Spotify.

BCUIC Student ServicesHere at BCUIC, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing the necessary support during your time here.

As a BCUIC student, you will have access to:

• An online student portal, featuring all BCUIC timetable and academic information as well as extracurricular information about the Students’ Union

• Social activities

• Student welfare support

• Study skills training

• English language support

• Help with assignments

• Disability and learning support

Nnanyere Ezenwa Anamekwe, Nigeria“My advice to new BCUIC students would be to focus on your studies but also get involved – it’d be a wasted experience if you don’t. Make the most of living in the UK! Birmingham is a great place to study – it’s the UK’s second biggest city – so it’s full of different cultures.”


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Accommodation:your own placeIf you are leaving home for the first time, what could be more exciting than the independence and freedom of your own place?


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1. Halls of residenceLiving in halls of residence is a great option if you would like to experience the ‘family’ feel of student accommodation. You would be living in a large building with other students and sharing communal facilities.

There are two options within halls of residence, depending on your preferred level of privacy. You can share kitchen/bathroom facilities with others, but have your own bedroom; or you can choose to have your own kitchen and bathroom facilities within a studio apartment and share only laundry facilities and a common room.

Available in 2017/18:

HamCam (8.5-22sqm rooms)• Mix with students from other universities in

Birmingham – like Aston University and the University of Birmingham

• Benefit from a daily shuttle bus service to the BCUIC campus

• Bedding included (duvet, pillow and covers for both)

Weekly cost: from £89

Bagot Street (20.5sqm rooms)• On-site social lounge, with pool table

and Sky TV

• En-suite bathrooms included with all room types

• Just 15 minutes’ walk from BCU’s City Centre Campus

Weekly cost: from £145

Universal Student Living (15sqm rooms)• Superfast Wi-Fi, an on-site gym and

a TV room

• En-suite bathrooms included with all room types

• About a mile from the BCUIC Campus

Weekly cost: £155

800 Bristol Road (21-31sqm rooms)• Larger than average studio apartments,

including double bed, double wardrobe and en-suite bathroom

• Exclusive luxury facilities, including a private gym and on-site cinema room

• About a mile from the BCUIC Campus

Weekly cost: £193

More halls of residence options available at: www.bcuic.navitas.com/accommodation

2. Private apartment in the city centreIf you’d prefer to book somewhere independently and view the rooms beforehand, there are many private options available to you.

Some of our students choose to live in:

• Masshouse Plaza

• Beetham Tower

If you are interested in this accommodation option, we can help you with identifying appropriate properties. Email the Accommodation Team at [email protected]

3. Shared houseIf you don’t fancy living in a flat, there are options all over the city to share a house with other students. This could also be a more cost-effective option. Some of our students choose to rent a room in a house close to the BCUIC campus; whereas others choose to live closer to the city centre.

If you are interested in this accommodation option, we can help you with identifying appropriate properties. Email the Accommodation Team on [email protected]

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Academic requirementsThese requirements refer to the minimum entry levels; however certain courses may require a higher level of entry. For countries not listed, please contact the BCUIC Admissions Office by emailing [email protected]

Please note that qualifications are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change. Please check the website for up-to-date information : www.bcu.ac.uk/bcuic

Country/Region Undergraduate pathway Postgraduate pathway

STAGES Stage 1: University Foundation*† (all subjects)

Stage 2: First Year Degree‡ (Accounting, Business, Economics & Marketing)

Stage 2: First Year Degree (Built Environment, Engineering & Technology)

Stage 1: Pre-Master’s§

UK EDUCATION SYSTEM

Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum grade C average overall, for entry to all two-semester courses.

One-semester Business and related subjects: Equivalent of 24 UCAS tariff points at a minimum of GCE A/AS-level or equivalent

48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level or equivalent

80 UCAS tariff points at A/AS-level with a minimum grade C in AS-level Mathematics

Minimum of a UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent

ANGOLA Successful completion of Habitlitacao Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a minimum of five subjects passed, and an overall grade average of 10

Successful completion of a Pre-university Certificate or equivalent

Successful completion of Pre-University Certificate / Diploma with overall good grades in relevant subjects including Mathematics

An overseas qualification equivalent to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 on the 4.0 scale, or equivalent

ARMENIA Certificate of Completed Secondary Education

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0–6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education

Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree

AUSTRALIA Successful completion of Year 11 Successful completion of Year 12 with a minimum 50% pass rate

Successful completion of Year 12 with a minimum 60% pass rate


AZERBAIJAN Completion of Secondary School Certificate

Completion of Secondary School education with a GPA of 3.5–4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education with good grades.

Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education with good grades

Bakalavr Diplomu (Bachelor’s degree) / Diplomu (Specialist Diploma)

BANGLADESH Successful completion of HSC/intermediate certificate (10+2) with minimum average of 50% overall

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate PLUS two-year ordinary undergraduate degree (BA, BCom, BSc) with minimum grade of 50%




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BELARUS Certificate of Completed Secondary Education

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0–6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education



BOTSWANA Five passes at GCE O-level with a minimum grade C average overall, or a minimum of 24 tariff points at GCE A/AS-level




BRAZIL Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Ensino Medio with a minimum of 5 subjects passed, and an overall grade average of C

Successful completion of a foundation programme or completion of a diploma equivalent to UK A-levels

Successful completion of a foundation programme or completion of a diploma equivalent to UK A-levels

As above

BRUNEI Five passes at GCE O-level with a minimum grade C average overall, or a minimum of 24 tariff points at GCE A/AS-level



As above

CAMBODIA Successful completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary with a minimum of 5 passes and an overall grade C average



As above

CAMEROON Successful completion of Baccalaureat of General Secondary Education or 5 O-levels with a C grade average

A-level completion with two grade Ds

A-level completion with three A-levels graded CDD

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree

CANADA Successful completion of Grade 11: 60% average

Successful completion of Grade 12: 65% average including at least 2 university subjects

Completion of Grade 12: 75% minimum average in relevant subjects including Mathematics




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CHINA Successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higherOne-semester Business: Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 80% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 65% or higher.Huikao holders can be considered for the accelerated Foundation, where applicable.

Successful completion of Senior Middle School Year 3 with a minimum average of 70%

Completion of Grade 12: 75% minimum average in relevant subjects including Mathematics

Successful completion of the Dazhaun

EGYPT Satisfactory pass in Certificate of Secondary Education

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or Al-Azhar Training Diploma

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education or Al-Azhar Training Diploma with appropriate grades


GEORGIA Certificate of Completed Secondary Education

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 – 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education



GHANA Accounting/Business Two-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of three passes at grade D7 plus a minimum of C6 in Mathematics and English

One-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6, or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English and Mathematics

All other subjects: Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6

Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of five passes and an overall average of B3, or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English

Diploma with 45-50% from a NARIC listed institution


GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL STATES (KUWAIT, OMAN, BAHRAIN, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)

Completion of Tawjihiyah (60%) 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level or equivalent

88 UCAS tariff points at A/AS-level with a minimum

As above

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HONG KONG Two-semester: HKDSE: Form 5 average of 40%, including English and Mathematics where required.

One-semester: HKDSE: Form 4 and 5 average of 60% and above, including English and Mathematics where required. (Students must pass Form 4 and 5 overall.)

HKDSE: Minimum of three passes in academic subjects at Grade 3 or the equivalent of 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level

HKDSE: Minimum of three passes in total, and a minimum of Grade 3 in Mathematics or the equivalent of 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level


INDIA Completion of All India or State Board SSC (X) 50%

SSC (X) 40% from CBSE, ICSE, Maharastra, Tami Nadu, Gujurat, Karnataka or West Bengal state boards

One-semester Business: Completion of All India or State Board SSC (XII): Grade average 40%

Completion of XII with a minimum grade of 50% in CBSE, ICSE, Maharastra, Tami Nadu, Gujurat, Karnataka or West Bengal, other boards 60%

Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 65% or higher in relevant subjects including Mathematics

As above

INDONESIA Completion of SMU II with an average score of 6.5 in five academic subjects

Completion of SMA III with GPA 70% and above in 4 academic subjects, including 6.5 in five academic subjects in SMU II

Completion of Post School Diploma at minimum Grade 2/3 with good grades in relevant subjects including Mathematics

As above

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Certificate: 20 points minimum Diploma: 24 points Diploma: 24 points n/a

IRAN Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass overall

Year 4 High School Diploma: Pass overall

Completion of High School Diploma (4 years) with overall grade of 14 in relevant subjects including Mathematics


JAPAN Upper secondary school leaving diploma

Associate degree; certificate/diploma from vocational training college or junior college

Completion of Post School Diploma with good grades in relevant subjects including Mathematics

As above

JORDAN Completion of Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Certificate) 60%



Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum grade Pass (HND Equivalent)

KAZAKHSTAN Completion of Atestat Completion of Atestat: GPA 3.5–4.0

Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education with good grades in relevant subjects including Mathematics


KENYA Successful completion of KCSE with a minimum of 5 passes and an overall grade C average

Diploma with 45-50% Diploma with 45-50% with good Mathematics grades




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KOREA High School Graduation (Year 12) Average Rank 6 OR High School 2nd Year Average Rank 4

High School Graduation (Year 12) Average Rank 4 OR the completion of 1st year at a junior college or university

High School Diploma from a Vocational High School with good grades or Junior College Diploma / Associate degree in relevant subjects including Mathematics


KYRGYZSTAN Certificate of Completed Secondary Education


Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education


MALAYSIA Successful Completion of SPM with grade D or equivalent or SPM forecast results accepted with grade C (including Maths for relevant courses)

UEC – Pass

One-semester Business: STPM - Overall Pass, SPM five passes at grades 1-3, UEC Minimum two passes at grade B

STPM: 2 passes with a minimum grade D

UEC: 4 Bs

BCUIC Admissions to assess any applications which have UEC passes less than C grade. In this instance, applications will be taken to BCUIC academic board for decision

STPM: 3 passes with minimum grade B/C in relevant subject (Science/Technology)

Advanced Diploma (level 5) or Bachelor’s Degree with Pass

MEXICO Successful completion of Year 11 Successful completion of Year 12

80 UCAS tariff points at A/AS-level with a minimum grade C in GCSE-level Mathematics

An overseas qualification equivalent to a minimum of UK Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant subject area where appropriate, and a minimum overall

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Certificate of Completed Secondary Education




MONGOLIA Successful completion of Secondary Education and High School graduation

Successful completion of Foundation programme or equivalent



MOROCCO Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma

Successful completion of a foundation programme or equivalent

Successful completion of a foundation programme or equivalent

(Diplôme d’Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion)/ Licence / Licence d’Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle) / (Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’État)/(Diplôme du Cycle Normal)



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MYANMAR Completion of basic Education High School Examination Matriculation: pass overall

Completion of Technical High School Diploma/Trade School Diploma/Agricultural School Diploma: pass overall



NIGERIA Accounting/Business One-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6, or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English and Mathematics Two-semester: Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of three passes at grade D7 plus a minimum of C6 in Mathematics and English

All other subjects: Completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO): minimum of five passes and an overall average of C6

Completion of SSCE (WAEC): minimum of five passes and an overall average of B3, or equivalent, including a minimum C6 in English

Ordinary National Diploma/National Diploma

As above

PAKISTAN SSC with 50% minimum overall score

HSC with 50% minimum overall

Successful completion of the Pakistani two-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject


RUSSIA Completion of Atestat Completion of Atestat: GPA 3.5–4.0



SINGAPORE Five passes at GCE O-level with an overall minimum average of C




SOUTH AFRICA Successful completion of Year 11 Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate (no matriculation) or GCE A-levels: 24 tariff points in minimum two subjects

Senior Certificate with matriculation/national senior certificate Or 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level or equivalent

Completion of National Senior Certificate, with an overall average of grade C in five subjects at the higher grade in relevant subjects including Mathematics

As above



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SOUTH AMERICA Satisfactory completion in the Bachillerato

Successful completion of a Foundation Programme

80 UCAS tariff points at A/AS-level with a minimum grade C in GCSE-level Mathematics OR Successful completion of a Foundation Programme


SRI LANKA Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum grade C average overall



As above

TAIWAN Completion of Senior Middle Year 2 with a minimum average of 60%

Successful completion of Senior High School Certificate (Year 3) with 60% average

Successful completion of Senior High School Certificate (Year 3) with 65% average including a 65% in Mathematics

Completion of a recognised Bachelor’s degree

TANZANIA Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum grade C average overall

Successful completion of Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)

Successful completion of Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) with very good grades


TAJIKISTAN Certificate of Completed Secondary Education




THAILAND Successful completion of Maw 6 with a minimum average of 50% or Matayom 5 with a GPA of 6.5

Successful completion of Maw 6 with minimum average of 65% or above

Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) with merit


TURKEY Successful completion of Lise Diplomasi (High School Certificate)

Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi / Lise Diplomasi / On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) or above

4 Year High School Technical Diploma, Devlet Teknik Lise Diplomasi, with good grades in relevant subjects including Mathematics

Lisans Diplomasi with pass overall

TURKMENISTAN Certificate of Completed Secondary Education




UGANDA Five GCSE passes or equivalent, with a minimum grade C average overall

UACE with passes at principal level equivalent to 48 UCAS points

Completion of COHSC/UACE with good grades or an equivalent National Diploma in relevant subjects including Mathematics




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UKRAINE Certificate of Completed Secondary Education




USA EDUCATION SYSTEM

Successful completion of Year 11 with a minimum GPA equivalent to 60%

Successful completion of High School Diploma with GPA of 2.5

Successful completion of High School Diploma with GPA of 2.5 PLUS: a minimum of 350 in each part of the SAT Reasoning tests (or 1050 overall) and a score of 350 in relevant SAT Subject tests taken including Mathematics


UZBEKISTAN Certificate of Completed Secondary Education




VIETNAM Successful completion of Year 11 with an average GPA of 7.5 (Computing/Engineering pathways)

Successful completion of Year 11 with an average GPA of 6.5 (Art/Business/Law pathways)

Year 12 GPA 6.5 Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma after year 12 with a minimum of GPA 7.0

Bachelor’s degree with pass overall

ZIMBABWE Five passes and an overall grade C average in Zimsec O-level /Cambridge School Certificate (CSC) or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) /GCE O-levels

48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS-level or equivalent Or five points in ZIMSEC A-level system

80 UCAS tariff points at A/AS-level with a minimum grade C in AS-level Mathematics Or nine points in ZIMSEC A-level System including AS-level Mathematics


* Students entering Foundation in Technology, Engineering and the Built Environment must have Mathematics qualifications at GCSE-level or equivalent. Those entering the Engineering stream must also have a GCSE-level or equivalent pass in a Science-related subject.

† Students entering Foundation in Law must have Mathematics qualifications at GCSE grade C or equivalent.

‡ Applicants must have Mathematics qualifications (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

§ The entry requirement for the one-semester Law Pre-Master’s for all students (including UK students) is a qualification equivalent to a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Students possessing a third class or ordinary degree classification in either a law or non-law related undergraduate degree are subsequently required to study the two-semester Pre-Master’s programme before progressing onto the LLM.


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English language requirementsThe language of instruction at BCUIC is English. To gain entry onto an undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.

Stage IELTS requirement

Undergraduate Stage 1 (Foundation) 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Undergraduate Stage 2 (First Year) 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Postgraduate Stage 1 (Pre-Master’s) 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill)

Previously studied English?Please note that, where appropriate (such as where you have obtained the relevant score), BCUIC will continue to exempt the need for IELTS if you have taken local examinations in English – such as WAEC, CBSE, HKDSE, GCSE or A-level – or if you can demonstrate where you have studied in a majority English language speaking country, as defined by the UKVI. If you have graduated with a UK Bachelor’s degree, you are also exempt from needing IELTS.

Don’t meet the English language requirements?We can provide you with the required amount of English language tuition through our Pre-sessional English courses, preparing you for successful entry onto your chosen programme at a later date. You can start an English language course in October, November, February, March, July or August.

Pre-Sessional English Courses

IELTS requirement for your desired BCUIC course

IELTS requirement for the 6-week course IELTS requirement for the 10-week course

5.5 (5.5) 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any skill) 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill)

6.0 (5.5) 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each skill) 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any skill)

The English language training is delivered by Birmingham City University.

For a full list of accepted English language qualifications, or to book onto an upcoming BCU English test either in Birmingham or your home country, visit www.bit.do/english-language

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Intake Orientation Start of semester End of semester

May 2017 22/05/2017 30/05/2017 25/08/2017

September 2017 25/09/2017 02/10/2017 12/01/2018

September 2017 (integrated First Year) 11/09/2017 18/09/2017 05/01/2018

January 2018 29/01/2018 05/02/2018 11/05/2018

Pre-sessional English calendar 2017/18Course Start date End date

Summer 2017 (10 weeks) 03/07/2017 08/09/2017

Summer 2017 (6 weeks) 31/07/2017 08/09/2017

Autumn 2017 (10 weeks) 09/10/2017 15/12/2017

Autumn 2017 (6 weeks) 06/11/2017 15/12/2017

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Depending on your chosen degree, you will study one of these pathway programmes with BCUIC before progressing to Birmingham City University.

Stage BCUIC pathway Course fee Number of semesters Intake point

Foundation Architecture £12,000 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Foundation Art and Design £12,000 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Foundation Fashion Design and Promotion £12,000 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Foundation Jewellery £12,000 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Foundation Media £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Accounting, Economics and Finance £8,000 or £12,000 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Foundation Business £8,000 or £12,000 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Foundation Law £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Marketing £8,000 or £12,000 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Foundation Health Science £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Education £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Sports Science £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Built Environment £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Computing, Networking and Games Technology £12,000 2 September and January

Foundation Engineering £12,850 2 September and January

Foundation Film and Technology £12,000 2 September and January

First Year Health Science £12,850 2 September and January

First Year Education £12,850 2 September and January

First Year Sports Science £12,850 2 September and January

First Year Accounting, Economics and Finance £12,000 2 September and January

First Year Business £12,000 2 September and January

First Year Marketing £12,000 2 September and January

First Year Built Environment £12,850 2 September

First Year Computing, Networking and Games Technology £12,850 2 September

First Year Engineering £12,850 2 September

First Year Film and Technology £12,850 2 September

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Stage BCUIC pathway Course fee Number of semesters Intake point

Pre-Master’s Art £11,600 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Pre-Master’s Design £11,600 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Pre-Master’s Architecture £11,600 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Pre-Master’s Fashion £11,600 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Pre-Master’s Jewellery £11,600 or £16,500 2 or 3 2-semester: September and January 3-semester: May and September

Pre-Master’s Media £11,600 2 September and January

Pre-Master’s Art Management £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Pre-Master’s Business £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Pre-Master’s Law £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Pre-Master’s Engineering and Management £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Pre-Master’s Built Environment £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Pre-Master’s Computing £8,200 or £11,600 1 or 2 1 or 2-semester: September, January and May

Fee information Birmingham City University tuition fees are currently all priced at £12,000 per year of study, with the exception of the MBA and “Luxury” MA programmes, priced at £14,500.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance of the semester, and a deposit of the first semester fee is due prior to a CAS statement being released.

Fees for the following semester are due in Week 9 of teaching in the prior semester.

How to applyYou can submit your application to study at BCUIC and Birmingham City University by visiting www.bcuic.navitas.com/apply

Apply in eight simple steps:1. Decide which course you’d like to study (pages 16–31)

2. Check that you meet the entry requirements (pages 36–44)

3. Complete the online application form (www.bcuic.navitas.com/apply)

4. Meet any conditions on your offer, if applicable

5. Pay the first semester’s fee

6. Receive your CAS number (this is required for your UK visa application)

7. Apply for your visa

8. Arrive for Orientation Week and before the last enrolment deadline stated on your CAS

The easiest way to apply to BCUIC is through our website:

Course fees and intake points: postgraduate

Did you know?You can apply directly or through a BCUIC representative in your home country. To find out how to apply through a representative, visit www.bcuic.navitas.com/representatives

Remember – you can apply before you get your results!Early application and payment will secure your place on your chosen course and give you enough time to obtain your student visa.


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Please print in BLOCK LETTERSApplication form

(1) Personal

Title: Mr Mrs Miss Other

Family name: First name(s):

Previous family name: (if applicable)

Date of birth: DAY / MONTH / YEAR Gender: Male Female

Student address:

Postcode: Country:

Home telephone: Mobile telephone:

Country of birth: Skype ID:

Email:

Country of passport held: Passport number:

(2) Pathway selectionUndergraduate pathways Postgraduate pathways

Stage 1: Foundation Stage 2: First Year Stage 1: Pre-Master’s

Accounting, Economics and Finance

Architecture

Art and Design

Built Environment

Business

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Education

Engineering

Fashion Design and Promotion

Film and Technology

Health Science

Jewellery

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Year of entry: Month of entry: January May September

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You must submit full academic transcripts/certificates and proof of English proficiency so that we can assess your eligibility for your selected study Pathway.If these documents are not submitted with this form, we will not be able to process your application.

(5) Disabilities/Special NeedsPlease indicate whether or not you will need any additional support or facilities. We will pass this information on to our Student Services team, who will liaise with you to support you through the admissions process and determine whether we and the University can meet your study needs.

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Campus of Curtin University)• SAE Institutions — Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand

Australia

• ACAP (Australian College of Applied Psychology) • ATTC (Australian TESOL Training Centre) • CELUSA (Centre for English Language

in the University of South Australia) • Curtin College — Curtin University, Perth • Curtin University Sydney• Deakin College — Deakin University, Melbourne• Eynesbury — The University of Adelaide

and University of South Australia• Hawthorn-Melbourne• La Trobe Melbourne — La Trobe University• La Trobe University Sydney Campus• Navitas English • Navitas Health Skills Australia (HSA)• Navitas College of Public Safety (NCPS)• Navitas Professional• NIC — The University of Newcastle• PIBT — Edith Cowan University, Perth • Griffith College — Griffith University,

Brisbane, Gold Coast• SAE Institutions — Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay,

Melbourne, Perth, Sydney• SAIBT — University of South Australia, Adelaide• SIBT, Sydney• Western Sydney University The College• UC College - University of Canberra

Canada

• FIC — Simon Fraser University, Vancouver • ICM — the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

Central America

• SAE Institute, Mexico

Europe

• SAE Institutions — Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey

Middle East

• SAE Institutions — Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE

New Zealand

• SAE Institute, Auckland• UCIC — University of Canterbury, Christchurch

United Kingdom

• BCUIC — Birmingham City University • CRIC — Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge • EIC — Edinburgh Napier University • HIC — University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield• ICP — University of Portsmouth• ICRGU — Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen • ICWS — Swansea University• LBIC — Brunel University London• PUIC — Plymouth University • SAE Institutions — Glasgow, Liverpool,

London, Oxford• UNIC - The University of Northampton

United States of America

• Navitas at FAU — Florida Atlantic University• Navitas at UMass Boston —

University of Massachusetts Boston • Navitas at UMass Dartmouth —

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth • Navitas at UMass Lowell —

University of Massachusetts Lowell • Navitas at UNH — University of New Hampshire • SAE Institutions — Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles,

Miami, Nashville, New York, San Francisco

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