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Pathways at BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16 Birmingham, United Kingdom INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Your future starts here
• Birmingham City University is one of the larger
UK universities, with around 22,000 students.
• The University offers more than 350 undergraduate
and postgraduate courses.
• International students rate the University highly for its
sports and social facilities, affordable accommodation,
interaction with lecturers, and the advice and guidance
they receive from University staff.
• BCUIC’s flexible entry system, personalised educational
philosophy, dedicated support team and picturesque
location make it an ideal place for international students
to study and live.
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YOUR PATHWAY
OVERVIEW
TO A DEGREE FROM
BIRMINGHAM CITY
UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate pathway
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
High School
University Foundation First Year Degree Second Year Degree Final Year Degree
Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) is part of the global Navitas
Group, an internationally
Postgraduate pathway recognised education provider with the knowledge and staff
resources in more than 100 different colleges and campuses worldwide.
Minimum 15 years Stage 1 Stage 2
education Pre-Master’s Master’s
BCUIC offers academic pathways in partnership with Birmingham City University that
lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Our unique approach to education
transforms international students into Birmingham City University graduates and lifelong
learners. Innovative courses are delivered by highly qualified teachers in a modern,
dynamic environment, backed up by our friendly support team.
At BCUIC you will be expected to work hard, but you will also have plenty of opportunities
to enjoy your studies and the many social activities available both in Birmingham and the
surrounding area. Your constant interaction with teaching and support staff, your peers
and an ever widening network of contacts will complete your learning experience and
contribute to your success.
Undergraduate pathway
Stage 1 Stage 2* Stage 3 Stage 4
High School
University Foundation First Year Degree Second Year Degree Final Year Degree
Postgraduate pathway
Minimum 15 years Stage 1 Stage 2
education Pre-Master’s Master’s
* Please note that students can directly enter stage 2 of the undergraduate pathway depending on prior learning and qualifications.
Undergraduate: Stages 1 and 2 are delivered at BCUIC in Bournville, Birmingham (with the exception of Law and Art and Design). Stage 2 Law and Art and Design
and Stages 3 and 4 are delivered at one or more of the following: Birmingham City Universities' City Centre Campus; School of Art, Margaret Street; or at the School
of Jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter.
Postgraduate: Stage 1 is delivered at BCUIC in Bournville. Stage 2 is delivered at at one or more of the following: Birmingham City Universities' City Centre Campus;
School of Art, Margaret Street.
2 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Welcome
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
of Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers a vibrant and develop graduates with relevant skills, giving them
diverse learning community that is supported by a real world advantage in a highly competitive
world-class research, cutting edge teaching and global marketplace.
enviable links to business and industry.
Birmingham is a wonderful place to live and study,
To reflect this diversity and connectivity, our courses with its cosmopolitan culture offering many exciting
span a full range of disciplines, including art and restaurants, music and theatre venues, plus first-
design, business, computing, education, engineering, class sports and shopping opportunities. Because
health, law, media, the performing arts, and technology. there is a level of energy and confidence about this
city and this university, I know you will enjoy your
What these courses have in common is the experience with us.
University’s commitment to practice-based learning
which places great importance on the need to Professor Cliff Allan
Vice-Chancellor, Birmingham City University
Message from the College Principal
of BCUIC
Welcome to Birmingham City University International degree level work while providing a great opportunity
College! We are delighted that you are considering to make new friends from many different countries
BCUIC as your pathway to degree studies at and cultures during your time at BCUIC.
Birmingham City University.
Your chosen pathway will lead to Birmingham City
The College offers a very special experience for our University; a great higher education institution offering
students. You will be supported by a highly experienced some of the best employability opportunities of any
team of staff who will guide you through your academic UK university; a vibrant and diverse study community
programme leading to successful progression to your with enviable links to business and industry.
chosen degree. You will experience a unique and very
traditional study environment, and be taught by our We look forward to welcoming you to BCUIC
highly experienced team of academic teaching staff. to undertake the start of your academic journey
and we are sure that you will not only enjoy your
At BCUIC we pride ourselves on offering a warm time with us, but find it hugely rewarding and a
welcome and a caring environment to assure the successful pathway enabling you to fulfil your
success of our students in this important transition future dreams and career aspirations.
to university study. Your programme will not only
Cheryl Badhams
enhance your specialist knowledge in your chosen
College Principal, BCUIC
area, but will develop your study skills ready for
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OVERVIEW
"During my MBA studies
I am putting my
academic knowledge into
practice whilst working
in the city centre.
This is supporting my
ambition of becoming an
excellent sales manager
in my home country."
My BCUIC: Yan Long, China MBA International
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Birmingham City University:
discover your future
Our reputation for excellence is soaring globally, thanks to the
superb links we forge with industry, our international alliances
and a vibrant student community from more than 80 countries.
Student support • Our new Inspired festival brings together
• Awarded ‘Outstanding Support for the exhibitions and performances which
Students’ — Times Higher Education showcase graduate talent to hundreds
Awards 2010. of thousands of visitors each year.
• Dedicated support services for all • 90 per cent of our 2012 graduates had
students including health, finance, found employment six months after
accommodation, disability support. graduating. (Destinations Survey 2011/12).
An educational powerhouse Facilities
• A centre of excellence in art, design • Vibrant city based campuses with
and architecture, business, engineering, outstanding specialist facilities; a
technology, built environment, media, fantastic place to live and learn.
education, law, health and training for • The University is mid–way through a
the professions. £260 million investment plan, including • Construction is now underway on Phase
• Several members of our academic staff a major expansion of its City Centre 2 of our City Centre Campus development,
(currently seven) are National Teaching Campus, together with ongoing which will provide a 24,300m2 building
Fellows — the most prestigious award development of existing sites. to house our Business, English, Law and
for excellence in university teaching • The new, recently opened £62 million Social Science courses, as well as new
and learning. Parkside Building at our City Centre library, IT and student support facilities. A
Campus, provides a new home for design third phase of development with additional
• In the 2014 Research Excellence
courses from The Faculty of Arts, Design teaching accommodation at our City
Framework (REF), almost 90 per cent of
and Media (formerly Birmingham Centre and City South campuses, and a
the BCU’s research was deemed to have an
Institute of Art and Design) as well as new home for Birmingham Conservatoire,
‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact.
state–of–the–art media facilities, will follow in 2017.
including four industry standard TV • We operate six specialist libraries,
Outstanding performance studios with the latest Sony equipment, including the Mary Seacole Library, one
• A number of our courses are accredited and ‘green screen’ MILO studio. of the biggest health libraries in the UK.
by Creative Skillset on the strength of
our professional capability and work
with industry in the media sector.
• Winner of the Best International
Strategy award at Times Higher
Education (THE) 2011.
• Ranked 6th out of 130 universities for
student teaching time (Daily Telegraph
course finder).
• Ranked 7th in the UK for Drama and
Dance and 11th for Media Studies,
Communications and Librarianship
(The Guardian League Table 2014).
Employability
• Launching careers since 1843, we’re
dedicated to ensuring our students
develop the skills employers need.
• Teaching and learning remains our core
business, producing graduates that are
ready for the modern workplace.
• Graduate employability is at the heart
of what we do. Our pioneering approach
includes a wide range of student clinics
and guest lectures, placements and
community projects.
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OVERVIEW
• The £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports • our in–house employment agency, • We’ve pioneered virtual learning
Centre at our City North Campus, OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus environments for our students.
features an indoor sports hall, 80 gives you the chance to gain real life, • Our business students benefit from our
station fitness suite and dance and paid work experience in a variety of Student Enterprise Society, which helps
aerobic studios, as well as changing roles at the University (subject to visa them to start businesses together.
and social facilities. limitations for international students).
• The Pavilion is a £4.5 million, purpose Find out more
built sports facility featuring 12 grass Learning through doing
Here are some more of the ways we’re
pitches, an all–weather pitch, two As at all universities, our students learn in working to ensure our students are among
rugby pitches and two cricket nets. lecture theatres and in tutorials. But our the most employable in the UK:
students get the added bonus of learning
• Creating Future–Proof Graduates is
English language skills through doing, which prepares them for
a unique toolkit of resources to help.
• Overall satisfaction with the quality of our the workplace.
• our students to develop the key skills
courses was 84 per cent in the 2014 • Our law students debate in simulated
they need.
National Student Survey (NSS); with court rooms and our teaching students
88 per cent of our students agreeing that enjoy replica classrooms. • the Careers and Job Prospects team
staff were good at explaining things and provides careers advice and coaching
• Many of our courses are practice
86 per cent saying staff were enthusiastic to students and graduates to help
based — most health students, for
about what they taught. them develop their employability
example, spend 50 per cent of their
and manage their career.
• 100 per cent of students on our Creative time in hospitals.
Arts and Design (other) courses are • we also provide access to jobs, work
• Our media and art students enjoy state– experience opportunities, placements,
satisfied overall, as are 99 per cent of of–the–art blue screen video production
students on our Accountancy courses and internships by advertising work
suites and photographic studios. opportunities online.
and 96 per cent of our Finance students.
Activities
• The Students’ Union endeavours
to create and promote a positive
student experience.
• A welcoming environment for all its
members, employees and visitors.
• Numerous societies as varied as
basketball, dance and cheerleading,
debating, chess and rock climbing.
• Plenty of opportunities to join
volunteering groups, write for the
student magazine or even present
on the university TV station.
Gain an advantage
Our graduates gain an advantage in the job
market because:
• we work with companies like Apple,
Cisco and Cartier to develop cutting
edge curricula and to collaborate on
course projects
• we attract the best staff — including
both academic experts and experienced
business leaders with the latest
knowledge and industry contacts
• we offer students opportunities for
work placements, Erasmus years and
sandwich courses
• we operate an ‘employer mentoring
scheme’, which gives second and third
year students the chance to learn
from employers or successful alumni
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Why choose BCUIC?
BCUIC is an affiliate college of Birmingham City University. • Smaller classes with personalised
attention: BCUIC has a personalised
Here, as an international student you’ll find all the support and supportive educational philosophy
you need to be successful in your ongoing degree studies. that encourages students to reach their
maximum academic potential. Academic
classes usually have no more than 35
• Birmingham City University degree • Flexible entry: BCUIC’s flexible entry students and English language classes are
pathways: the partnership between system of three intakes per annum restricted to a maximum of 16 students.
Birmingham City University and enables you to start your studies at
• Dedicated student support services:
BCUIC not only allows you to access the time best suited to you. It also
BCUIC’s dedicated support service
Birmingham City University’s facilities means you can join the pathway of your
team can offer advice and help 24 hours
and services while studying at BCUIC, choice and finish your studies ahead
a day, seven days a week. The team
but also helps you to move seamlessly of students who have opted for the
can organise an airport pick–up, as
through your study pathway to achieve traditional UK academic entry system.
well as accommodation allocation and
a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree • Accommodation: Birmingham is a referral services. They also provide a full
from Birmingham City University. great place to live and our expert orientation programme for the college,
• Campus location: BCUIC is located student support staff can help find University and the city of Birmingham.
on the stunning Bournville campus, the ideal accommodation for you.
• Superb student lifestyle: Birmingham
just minutes from the world–famous • Value for money: BCUIC tuition fees has one of the best student lifestyles of
Cadbury World and factory. are competitively priced among UK any university in the UK, with a fantastic
• One of the UK’s most innovative institutions. The college provides range of social activities available to
universities: Birmingham City University an affordable, quality education BCUIC students. Through these activities,
has an ongoing reputation as one of the that gives you the maximum you can immerse yourself in the history,
UK’s leading universities, thanks to its high return on your investment. culture and society of the local area —
quality teaching and fantastic facilities. improving your English language skills and
further enhancing your career prospects.
BCUIC location map
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OVERVIEW
"I chose BCUIC because it
is multi-cultural. Studying
with people from different
cultures has given me a great
opportunity to learn about
their customs and values.
I had never travelled to any
other country before coming
to BCUIC. I was worried at
first, but the college staff
and my new friends helped me
settle in quickly."
My BCUIC: Norma Ngwenya, Zimbabwe Foundation in Law
8 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Pathways at Birmingham City University
BCUIC offers a modern and dynamic educational experience,
and is committed to providing academic and support
services in an environment that encourages you to achieve
excellence in your studies. The college offers a range of
undergraduate and postgraduate pathways, as well as an
English Language course.
Undergraduate pathways understanding of each module to prepare
An undergraduate pathway is a single you for Stage 3 (the second year of your
course comprising four stages of study. After chosen degree) and Stage 4 (the final year
successfully completing this programme you of your degree pathway).
will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree from
Birmingham City University. Second Year Degree and
Final Year Degree Undertaking the Pre-Master’s programme
University Foundation The Second and Final Year Degrees are will allow you to adjust to the rigorous
stages 3 and 4 of the undergraduate research and independent study requirements
The University Foundation programme is
pathway, and are taught at Birmingham of a postgraduate degree and help you get
Stage 1 of the undergraduate pathway. The
City University. the most out of your Master’s studies at
transition from high school to university is a
Birmingham City University.
big step, perhaps the most important in your
life. The staff at BCUIC understand this, and Postgraduate pathway
Master’s
will provide you with ongoing guidance and A postgraduate pathway is a single course
support, as well as the knowledge and skills comprising two stages of study. When you The Master’s degree is Stage 2 of the
you need. This partnership between you and successfully complete the pathway you postgraduate pathway, and is taught
the BCUIC staff will make your transition a will be awarded a Master’s degree from by Birmingham City University.
smooth one. Birmingham City University.
English language
First Year Degree Pre-Master’s English language is a full-time course
The First Year Degree is Stage 2 of the The Pre-Master’s programme is Stage 1 of specifically designed for international students
undergraduate pathway. You will experience the postgraduate pathway. It is one, two or who need to improve their level of English
the first-year curriculum of Birmingham three semesters long, depending on your before starting undergraduate or postgraduate
City University, but with smaller class sizes chosen pathway. It has been designed to academic studies. The course suits students
and extra academic contact hours. The prepare international students who have with different levels of English competence
teaching and learning experience will enable not qualified for direct entry to Birmingham and is offered by Birmingham City University’s
you to fully develop your knowledge and City University’s Master’s degrees. Centre for Academic Success.9
OVERVIEW
Your student life on campus
BCUIC is committed to helping you achieve your goals for you. The University offers a wide
range of recreational and sport facilities
by providing many support services. As a BCUIC student, that you can use, including a gym,
you will have access to a variety of BCUIC and Birmingham playing fields and sports halls.
City University services. Being part of sports and cultural societies
while you are at Birmingham City University
will open up many social and career
Services available at BCUIC • registration with BCUIC opportunities for you. We encourage our
students to participate in such activities
BCUIC encourages you to use the support • registration with Birmingham
as much as possible.
services available and contact our friendly City University
staff at BCUIC for advice and assistance • social activities
when you need it.
• student welfare
Once enrolled, all BCUIC students will • study skills training
also have immediate access to the BCUIC
• English language support
online student portal, which houses all
BCUIC timetable and academic information • academic performance
as well as extracurricular information monitoring, including the
from the Students’ Union, and the BCUIC Students in Jeopardy programme
support services and academic teams. • assignment help
The student support team is responsible • attendance monitoring
for providing: • disability support
• an airport pick-up service (on request) • learning support.
• enrolment
• orientation programmes to familiarise Activities at BCUIC
you with the college, the university If you are interested in getting involved
and the city of Birmingham in sports and societies, Birmingham
City University is the perfect university10 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Your life in Birmingham:
a great place to live
Birmingham is the second–largest city in the United Kingdom,
with an area of 80 square miles and a population of over a
million people, including more than 65,000 students. It is a
vibrant, multicultural city where people enjoy living, studying,
working and playing.
Where is Birmingham? Here are just some of the many things
Birmingham is located in the centre of the to do and see in and around Birmingham:
• Visit Cadbury World and live out Birmingham
West Midlands region of England. The city
is at the centre of England and at the hub of all of your chocoholic dreams.
its transport network, making it a great base • Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace in
from which to explore the UK and mainland nearby Stratford–upon–Avon.
Europe. London is only one and a half hours
• Enjoy the peaceful surroundings
away by train. Birmingham Airport, just 30
and beautiful plant life at
minutes by taxi from the Bournville campus,
Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
offers direct flights to the USA, North Africa, • Visit the Jewellery Quarter where
Dubai and European destinations with • Shop till you drop in the
Bullring and The Mailbox. some of the most innovative
connections worldwide via Amsterdam, jewellery in Europe is made.
Frankfurt and Istanbul. • Check out the City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. • Enjoy London’s West End shows when
they come to Birmingham’s theatres.
Things to do • Take a ride on the canal boats at
Gas Street and Brindleyplace. • Go wild at Alton Towers theme park.
Birmingham is a European centre for retail,
commerce and culture, with a proud heritage • Watch a football match — Birmingham • Gaze at the aquatic life in
and modern outlook. The city offers excellent is home to three top football the Sealife Centre.
entertainment for all tastes, with a range teams: Aston Villa, Birmingham • Enjoy a world-famous balti.
of leading theatres, museums, art galleries City and West Bromwich Albion. • Visit the Thinktank science
and music venues. It is also home to one of • Wander around art galleries such museum at Millennium Point to
Europe’s largest city centre shopping malls, as Ikon and the Birmingham be amazed and educated.
The Bullring, with over 160 shops including Museum and Art Gallery. • Relax in one of Birmingham’s many parks.
Selfridges, Apple and Top Shop.
Climate
FAST FACTS Birmingham experiences a climate similar to almost all of the United Kingdom, classified
as a temperate maritime climate, with average maximum temperatures in summer (July)
reaching around 21.5 °C (70.7 °F); and in winter (January) around 6.5 °C (43.7 °F).
Population 1,074,000
County West Midlands Average daily
Currency UK Sterling (£) Season Period temperature
Time zone UTC/GMT Winter December to February 5˚C to 9˚C
Electricity 230 V Spring March to May 6˚C to 18˚C
Language English Summer June to August 13˚C to 23˚C
Autumn September to November 8˚C to 15˚C11
BIRMINGHAM
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Undergraduate pathways
at Birmingham City University
There are many advantages of undertaking BCUIC
undergraduate pathways. They include a seamless
transition from high school to university.
While the initial stages of your university life support, English language assistance
are the most important, often this is when and unparalleled personalised attention.
many students feel anxious and homesick. The extra academic contact hours will
allow you to fully develop your knowledge
We understand this and have put processes
and understanding of each module. You
in place to ease the transition from
will also be studying in small groups,
high school to university-level studies.
which will give you an unmatched
BCUIC also offers you additional study
level of access to your teachers.
Pathways Duration Intakes Structure Assessment
University One, two or three semesters September, January The two-semester programme normally Assessment for most modules
Foundation (depending on subject area and and May comprises four or five modules each semester, is continuous, and consists of
(Stage 1) level of prior studies) combining academic studies in your subject examinations, assignments and
area with skills modules. Each module is tailored case study analysis.
towards your chosen undergraduate degree.
The three-semester extended Art and Design
Foundation comprises an extra four modules.
First Year Two semesters September and January You will normally undertake four or five modules Assessment for most modules
Degree (the January intake is only each semester, which mirror the curriculum is continuous, and consists of
(Stage 2) available for Accountancy, taught at Birmingham City University. Current examinations, assignments and
Business, Economics and or former academic staff from Birmingham case study analysis.
Marketing pathways) City University often teach these modules.
You will receive extra support through tutorials
and individual consultations with teachers,
as well as access to computer laboratories.
Second Year Two semesters September You will undertake four to five modules each Assessment is via a mix of course
Degree semester to further study the key areas within work, examinations, essays and
(Stage 3) your degree. You will receive extra support other written assignments. Course
through tutorials, individual consultations with work may include problem-solving
teachers, English language assistance and activities, consultancy projects,
access to computer laboratories. presentations, business simulations
and individual and group reports.
Final Year Two semesters September You will undertake four to five modules each Assessment is via a mix of
Degree semester to further study the key areas within examinations, assignments,
(Stage 4) your degree. For some degrees, you will be able group projects and presentations,
to specialise in, or concentrate on, a particular practical and laboratory work
stream within a subject area. You will receive extra (for science-based degrees)
support through tutorials, individual consultation and a final dissertation.
with academic staff, English language assistance
and access to computer laboratories.13
PROGRAMMES
Undergraduate pathways available at Birmingham City University
Stage BCUIC undergraduate pathway Duration Intakes
1 University Foundation in Accountancy, Business and Marketing One semester September, January, May
1 University Foundation in Accountancy, Business and Marketing Two semesters September, January, May
1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design Two semesters September, January
1 University Foundation in Architecture, Art and Design (Extended) Three semesters September, May
1 University Foundation in Built Environment Studies Two semesters September, January
1 University Foundation in Economics and Finance One semester September, January, May
1 University Foundation in Economics and Finance Two semesters September, January
1 University Foundation in Engineering Two semesters September, January
1 University Foundation in Law Two semesters September, January
1 University Foundation in Technology Two semesters September, January
2 First Year Degree Accountancy, Business and Marketing Two semesters September, January
2 First Year Degree in Built Environment Studies Two semesters September
2 First Year Degree in Economics and Finance Two semesters September, January
2 First Year Degree in Engineering Two semesters September
2 First Year Degree in Technology Two semesters September
Undergraduate degrees available to BCUIC students
Accountancy and Finance Built Environment Studies Law
• BA (Hons) Accountancy • BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology • LLB (Hons) Law
• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying • LLB (Hons) Law with
• BSc (Hons) Construction Management American Legal Studies
Architecture, Art and Design • LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• BA (Hons) Architecture • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
• BSc (Hons) Real Estate
• BA (Hons) Art and Design
Business Marketing
• BA (Hons) Fashion Business
and Promotion • BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business • BA (Hons) Marketing
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design • BA (Hons) Business • BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and PR
• BA (Hons) Fine Art • BA (Hons) Business and Economics Technology
• BA (Hons) Furniture and • BA (Hons) Business and Finance • BSc (Hons) Business
Lifestyle Products • BA (Hons) Business and HRM Information Technology
• BA (Hons) Horology • BA (Hons) Business and Management • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
• BA (Hons) Interior Design • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
• BA (Hons) Jewellery Design • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
and Related Products Economics and Finance
and Security
• BA (Hons) Product Design • BA (Hons) Economics and Finance
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BA (Hons) Textile Design Engineering • BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology
• BA (Hons) Theatre, Performance • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering • BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology
and Event Design
• BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering • BSc (Hons) Film Technology and
• BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Electrical Engineering pathway) Visual Effects
• BA (Hons) 3D Designer Maker • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering • BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing
(Microelectronics pathway) • BSc (Hons) Information and
• BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering Communications Technology
(Telecommunications pathway) • BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering • BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering
and Production14 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Choose your undergraduate course
Accountancy, Business and Marketing
Modules Stage 4: Final Year Degree
Birmingham City Business School is one of • Accounting and Finance§
the UK’s most respected business schools. • Business Economics and Law ‡ Location
It enjoys close and collaborative links with • Business Fundamentals † Birmingham City University
industry; your course reflects real business • Creative Concepts †
challenges so it’s recognised and valued Course fee
• Design in Marketing†
by employers. £11,500
• Economic Environment §
Employment and career options • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting‡ Successful completion of this pathway
Potential careers in: accountancy, actuarial • Fundamentals of Management Accounting‡ leads to the award of one of the following,
work, advertising, banking, finance, government • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication from Birmingham City University:
policy development, government work, HRM, (all pathways) • BA (Hons) Accountancy
insurance, manufacturing, PR, public sector • Managing People, Organisation and Self § • BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business
management, retail management. • Marketing Fundamentals † • BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• New Venture Creation§ • BA (Hons) Business
Average starting salaries • Professional and Financial Skills ‡ • BA (Hons) Business and Economics
According to The Complete University Guide • Service Design† • BA (Hons) Business and Finance
2014, average graduate starting salaries are: • Understanding Consumer Behaviour† • BA (Hons) Business and HRM
Accounting and Finance: £21,383 • BA (Hons) Business and Management
Business Studies: £22,103 Stage 3: Second Year Degree • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
Location • BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and PR
• BA (Hons) Marketing
Apply business theory to the working world, see Birmingham City University
examples from industry that bring theory to life, Course fee
learn to impress employers and see whether you * One semester variant
£11,500
have what it takes to build a business and become † Marketing
an employer yourself. ‡ Accountancy
§ Business
Stage 1: University Foundation
Location
BCUIC at Birmingham City University
Intakes
September, January and May
Duration
One or two semesters
Course fee
£7,670 (one semester)
£11,070 (two semesters)
Modules
• Accounting*
• Business Management
• Business Mathematics*
• Business Studies*
• Economics
• Globalisation
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication*
• Marketing/HRM (Business and Marketing
pathway only)*
• Statistics (Accounting pathway only)
Stage 2: First Year Degree
Location
BCUIC at Birmingham City University
Intakes
September and January
Duration
Two semesters
Course fee
£11,27515
PROGRAMMES
Architecture, Art and Design
Course fee: Stage 3: Second Year Degree
Highly flexible and practical, the courses
£11,070 (Two semesters)
allow you the freedom to explore a range of Location
£15,200 (Three semesters)
art and design practices and to find your own Birmingham City University
creative strength and inspiration. Innovative Modules
structure and a broad staff team means it’s • Creative Workshop*
Course fee
easy to change direction, or explore new • Critical Thinking* £11,500
ideas, media or ways of working. • Extended Media Experimentation
Employment and career options • Information Research, Recording Stage 4: Final Year Degree
and Responding In Art and Design
Potential careers in: architecture, art Location
• Interactive Learning Skills
and design, fashion design, fashion retail and Communication* Birmingham City University
management, interior design, interior products • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
design, jewellery design, performance and Course fee
and Preparation and Progression in Art and
event design, product design, textile design, Design with recommended changes £11,500
theatre, watchmaking. • Knowledge and Understanding Of Creative
Practice In Art and Design Successful completion of this pathway
Average starting salaries leads to the award of one of the following,
• Mass Communication*
According to The Complete University from Birmingham City University:
• Media Experimentation In Art and Design
Guide 2014, average graduate starting
• Personal Combined Experimental • BA (Hons) Architecture
salaries are:
Studies In Art and Design • BA (Hons) Art and Design
Architecture: £19,320 • BA (Hons) Fashion Design
Art and Design: £17,635
Stage 2: First Year Degree • BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion
• BA (Hons) Fine Art
Location • BA (Hons) Furniture and Lifestyle Products
The Times Good University Guide 2013 ranks our Birmingham City University • BA (Hons) Horology
Art and Design research in the UK’s top 10 — the • BA (Hons) Interior Design
Intake
highest-ranked institution outside London. • BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Related Products
September
• BA (Hons) Product Design
Stage 1: University Foundation Duration • BA (Hons) Textile Design
Location Two semesters • BA (Hons) Theatre, Performance and Event Design
BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BA (Hons) Visual Communication
Course fee
• BA (Hons) 3D Designer Maker
Intakes £11,500
September, January and May
* Additional four modules in the three
Duration
semester programme.
Two or three semesters (depending on Students on the Architecture Pathway require
qualifications upon entry) 60 per cent in relevant modules to progress to
the main degree course.16 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Choose your undergraduate course (continued)
Built Environment Studies
Stage 1: University Foundation Duration
Learn from staff whose practical experience of Two semesters
the industry offers clarity and contemporary Location
relevance. The course creates graduates with BCUIC at Birmingham City University Course fee
a breadth of technical skills and business £11,275
awareness; you’ll be a valued member of any Intakes
September and January
large or small design/construction practice, Stage 3: Second Year Degree
or a confident and credible sole practitioner Duration
or partner in a construction/design-related Location
Two semesters
field. Courses equip you with a working Birmingham City University
knowledge of sustainable development. Course fee
Course fee
£11,070
Employment and career options £11,500
Potential careers in: architectural engineering, Modules
city development planning, construction, • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Stage 4: Final Year Degree
consultancy, environmental management, • Numerical Techniques 1
town planning. • Physics 1 Location
• ICT skills Birmingham City University
Average starting salaries
• Numerical Techniques 2 Course fee
According to The Complete University Guide • Design Concepts
2014, average graduate starting salaries are: £11,500
• Programming Techniques
Architecture: £19,320 • Business Studies Successful completion of this pathway
Building: £21,864 leads to the award of one of the following,
Town and Country Planning and Stage 2: First Year Degree from Birmingham City University:
Landscape: £20,606 • BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
Location
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Intake • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
September • BSc (Hons) Real Estate17
PROGRAMMES
Economics and Finance
Finance Stage 2: First Year Degree
By aligning these two key areas of global
The Finance pathway is designed to provide an in–
importance and controversy, this course Location
depth understanding of the principles and practice
offers an enlightening, forward-looking BCUIC at Birmingham City University
of finance, together with a foundation of business
and practical investigation into economics
knowledge and personal transferable skills. Intakes
and finance and explores the sustainable
business models of the future. The programme develops the intellectual September and January
knowledge and technical skills necessary to
Employment and career options Duration
ensure that, as you enter the profession, you
Potential careers in: accounting, finance, can cope with new developments and business Two semesters
government policy development, change, and be able to bring critical and analytical Course fee
manufacturing, public sector management, problem-solving skills to contemporary challenges. £11,275
retail management.
Modules
Average starting salaries Stage 1: University Foundation • Accounting and Finance
According to The Complete University Location • Economic Environment
Guide 2014, average graduate starting • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
BCUIC at Birmingham City University
salaries are: • Managing People, Organisation and Self
Accounting and Finance: £21,383 Intakes
• Marketing Fundamentals
Economics: £26,940 September, January and May • New Venture Creation
Duration
One or two semesters Stage 3: Second Year Degree
Economics
Course fee Location
The economic standpoint is crucial in any issue
£11,070 Birmingham City University
which involves deciding the allocation of scarce
resources, or the improvement of the well– Modules Course fee
being of an individual or society. This pathway is • Accounting £11,500
designed to provide an in-depth understanding of • Business Management
the principles of economics and their application • Business Mathematics Stage 4: Final Year Degree
in problem-solving for a wide variety of business, • Business Studies
social, and political issues. • Economics Location
The study of economics provides a strong • Globalisation Birmingham City University
intellectual and practical background to business • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Course fee
strategy, behaviour, and performance, as well as • Statistics
£11,500
developing key personal transferable skills.
Successful completion of this pathway
leads to the following award, from
Birmingham City University:
• BA (Hons) Economics and Finance18 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Choose your undergraduate course (continued)
Engineering
Intakes Course fee
Alongside practical, technical ability, September and January £12,600
you’ll be able to put adaptability, creativity,
problem solving and logical reasoning Duration
on an employer’s table. The course will Two semesters Stage 3: Second Year Degree
educate you in technologies and engineering Course fee Location
and equip you with the technical skills to Birmingham City University
£12,600
contribute to the workplace as well as to
the wider industry. Modules Course fee
• Design Concepts £11,800
Employment and career options
• ICT skills
Potential careers in: automotive engineering,
construction, manufacturing, systems
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Stage 4: Final Year Degree
• Numerical Techniques 1
consultancy, telecommunications engineering. Location
• Numerical Techniques 2
Average starting salaries Birmingham City University
• Physics 1
According to The Complete University Guide • Physics 2 Course fee
2014, average graduate starting salaries are: • Programming Techniques £11,800
Engineering: £26,294
Successful completion of this pathway
Stage 2: First Year Degree leads to the award of one of the following,
Location from Birmingham City University:
The University’s close links to industry allow you
to become involved in the latest research or make BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
a real contribution to business. Intake • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
(Electrical Engineering Pathway)
September
Stage 1: University Foundation • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
Duration (Microelectronics Pathway)
Location • BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
Two semesters
BCUIC at Birmingham City University (Telecommunications Pathway)
• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Law
the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Duration
Our LLB course is renowned both nationally Standards Board of England and Wales. The LLB Two semesters
and internationally for its originality and at Birmingham City University is one of the select
innovative quality. Academically rigorous, our numbers of UK universities whose LLB is recognised Course fee
LLB will expose you to a practical real–world by the Bar Council in India. £11,500
application of the law. We will develop your
problem solving, research and personal skills,
Stage 1: University Foundation Stage 3: Second Year Degree
equipping you with the academic knowledge
and key transferable skills embedded into Location Location
the LLB programme that are in demand BCUIC at Birmingham City University Birmingham City University
by employers. Course fee
Intakes
Employment and career options September and January £11,500
Potential careers: barrister,
Duration
legal advisor, solicitor. Stage 4: Final Year Degree
Two semesters
Average starting salaries Location
Course fee
According to The Complete University Guide Birmingham City University
2014, average graduate starting salaries are: £11,070
Course fee
Law: £19,629 Modules
£11,500
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
• Legal Foundations Successful completion of this pathway
The School of Law is home to two mock law courts • Mass Communications leads to the award of one of the following,
and our Student Mooting Society is considered as • Globalisation from Birmingham City University:
one of the best in England and Wales. • Introduction to English Legal System • LLB (Hons) Law
The School’s Centre for American Legal Studies • Criminal Law • LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies
operates the UK’s largest student internship • Constitutional Law • LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law
programme to the USA — and has placed over • Contract Law • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
500 students in Federal and State Public Defender
offices, private attorney offices, American Stage 2: First Year Degree Please be aware that some of the Law modules
University Law Schools, and law projects. The contain sensitive information and by signing your
School regularly welcomes visiting speakers from Location acceptance form you have indicated an agreement
the profession; eminent guests. An opportunity to Birmingham City University and acknowledgement.
study for a year at our partner college in Singapore Intake
— it is the first LLB in Singapore to be accredited by September
the Joint Academic Stage Board, which represents19
PROGRAMMES
Technology
Alongside practical, technical ability,
Stage 1: University Foundation Stage 3: Second Year Degree
you’ll be able to put adaptability, creativity, Location Location
problem solving and logical reasoning Birmingham City University
BCUIC at Birmingham City University
on an employer’s table. The course will
educate you in modern technologies Intakes Course fee
and equip you with the technical skills September and January £11,500
to contribute to the workplace as well
Duration
as to the wider industry. Stage 4: Final Year Degree
Two semesters
Employment and career options Location
Course fee
Potential careers in: business analysis, film Birmingham City University
production, forensics, games development, £11,070
Course fee
internet systems development, IT consultancy, Modules
motorsports, project management, £11,500
• Business Studies
security systems, software development, • Design Concepts Successful completion of this pathway
sound engineering. • ICT skills leads to the award of one of the following,
Average starting salaries • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication from Birmingham City University:
According to The Complete University • Numerical Techniques 1 • BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
Guide 2014, average graduate starting • Numerical Techniques 2 • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
salaries are: • Physics 1 • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
• Programming Techniques • BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security
Communication and Media Studies: £17,930
Computer Science: £22,793 • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
Stage 2: First Year Degree • BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology
• BSc (Hons) Film Production Technology
Location
The University’s close links to industry allow • BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Visual Effects
BCUIC at Birmingham City University • BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing
you to become involved in the latest research
or make a real contribution to business. Intake • BSc (Hons) Information and
September Communications Technology
• BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology
Duration • BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production
Two semesters
Course fee
£12,600
Note: Fees may change on an annual basis. Current fees are listed at bcu.ac.uk/bcuic.20 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Postgraduate pathways
at Birmingham City University
The BCUIC postgraduate pathway is • have been away from studies • help you develop your intellectual
designed for students who: for a period of time. and practical skills building to a set
• require additional English language training of transferable skills that will support
The Pre-Master’s programme will:
you in your onward academic studies/
• come from an academic background • help you develop fundamental knowledge careers and decision-making
different to that of the UK and do not and an understanding of the basic
meet university direct entry requirements • ensure you have attained the
principles relevant to your particular degree
prescribed level of interdisciplinary
• are looking to fine–tune skills already • help you develop numerical techniques, language competence.
gained during their undergraduate research methodologies and ICT,
studies or employment presentation and communication skills
Pathways Duration Intakes Structure Assessment
Pre-Master’s One, two or three September, While at BCUIC, you will study a series of modules that will Assessment for most modules
(Stage 1) semesters (depending January, March prepare you for a seamless progression to Stage 2 of your is continuous, and consists of
on your subject area and and June chosen taught Master’s degree. All modules include core examinations, assignments and case
level of prior studies) academic skills relevant to postgraduate degree study. study analysis.
Master’s 12 or 18 months September and During the Master’s (Stage 2) programme, you will build on Modules will be assessed through
(Stage 2) depending on January (certain what you have learned during the Pre-Master’s programme examinations, assignments, essays or
chosen pathway Master’s only) and extend your professional understanding about your area seminar performance. Assessment may
of study. A course work Master’s degree usually consists of also include individual or group projects
a series of specialist modules in structured class, seminar and presentations. For most Master’s
or tutorial formats. A short research thesis component degrees, preparing and submitting a
may be included and this prepares you for what is required major project or dissertation will form
for a research Master’s degree. However, most course a large part of the assessment and
work Master’s degrees will have a final major project or final grade.
dissertation component.
Postgraduate pathways available at Birmingham City University
Stage Postgraduate pathway Duration Intakes
1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design Two semesters September and January
1 Pre–Master’s in Art and Design (Extended) Three semesters September and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Business One semester September, March and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Business (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Law One semester September, March and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Law (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Management One Semester September, March and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Management (Extended) Two semesters September, January and June
1 Pre–Master’s in Media Two semesters September and January21
PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate degrees available to BCUIC students
Art and Design Business • MA Luxury Product Management
• MA Art and Design • MBA International • MSc Oil and Gas Management
• MA Arts and Education (no previous work experience required) • MA Textile Management
• MA Arts and Project Management • MSc Management and Finance
• MSc Management and Media
• MA Arts Practice and Education
International Business • MA Creative Industries and
• MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice
• MSc Management and Marketing Cultural Policy
• MA Design and Visualisation
• MA Event and Exhibition Management
• MA Design Management Law • MA International Journalism
• MA Fashion Accessory Design • LLM International Business Law • MA Music Heritage
• MA Fashion Design • LLM International Human Rights • MA Music Industries
• MA Fashion Promotion
• MA Social Media
• MA Fashion Styling Management
• MA Fine Art • MSc Data Analytics and Management
• MA History of Art and Design • MA Design Innovation Management
• MA Interior Design • MA Fashion Management
• MA Media Arts Philosophy Practice • MA Fashion Media Management
• MA Product Design • MA Fashion Retail Management
• MA Queer Studies in Arts and Culture • MA Global Education Management
• MA Surface Design • MA Global Media Management
• MA Textile Design • MA Global Media Management
• MA Visual Communication (Advertising Industry)
• MA Zero Carbon Architecture • MA Global Media Management
and Retrofit Design (The Music Business)
• MA Global Media Management
(The News Business)
• MA Luxury Brand Management
• MA Luxury Jewellery Management22 BCUIC Your pathway to BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 2015/16
Choose your postgraduate course
Art and Design
Stage 1: Pre-Master’s Duration
The Faculty of Arts Design and Media (FADM Two semesters
and formerly BIAD) is one of the most Location
established, largest and most significant Course fee
BCUIC at Birmingham City University
centres for art, design and architecture £11,500
education in the world. Intakes
Successful completion of this pathway
Employment and career options September, January and June
leads to the award of one of the following,
Potential careers in: 3D design, arts, fashion Duration from Birmingham City University:
design, fashion retail management, interior Two or three semesters • MA Art and Design
design, interior products design, jewellery (depending on academic background) • MA Arts and Education
design, performance, textiles, visual • MA Arts and Project Management
Course fee
communications. • MA Media Arts Philosophy Practice
£10,550 (two semesters)
Average starting salaries • MA Arts Practice and Education
£15,200 (three semesters)
According to The Complete University Guide • MA Contemporary Curatorial Practice
Modules • MA Design Management
2014, average graduate starting salaries are:
• Creative Practice (three semesters only) • MA Design and Visualisation
Art and Design: £17,635 • Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study • MA Fashion Accessory Design
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication • MA Fashion Design
• Research Methods for Postgraduate Study • MA Fashion Promotion
FADM has an excellent reputation for working • Final Project • MA Fashion Styling
with business. We are one of the leading
• MA Fine Art
providers of design–related Knowledge
Transfer Partnerships nationally and one of Stage 2: Master’s Degree • MA History of Art and Design
• MA Interior Design
the UK’s largest and most important centres Location • MA Product Design
for art, architecture and design education. Birmingham City University • MA Queer Studies in Arts and Culture
Intake • MA Surface Design
• MA Textile Design
September
• MA Visual Communication
• MA Zero Carbon Architecture
and Retrofit Design
Business
Stage 1: Pre-Master’s Course fee
Birmingham City Business School is one of MBA International
the UK’s most established, respected and Location £14,000 (18 months)
largest Business Schools. It enjoys close and BCUIC at Birmingham City University £14,000 (12 months)
collaborative links with industry; your course
reflects real business challenges so it’s Intakes MSc Management and Finance
recognised and valued by employers. September, January, March and June £11,100 (15 months)
£11,500 (12 months)
Employment and career options Duration
MSc Management and International Business
Potential careers in: accountancy, actuarial One or two semesters
£11,500 (18 months)
work, advertising, banking, finance, government (depending on academic background)
£11,500 (15 months)
policy development, government work, HRM, Course fee £11,500 (12 months)
insurance, manufacturing, PR, public sector £7,875 (one semester)
management, retail management. MSc Management and Marketing
£10,550 (two semesters) (September start date only)
Average starting salaries Modules £11,500 (12 months)
According to The Complete University Guide • Business and Economics †
2014, average graduate starting salaries are: Successful completion of this pathway
• Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study leads to the award of one of the following,
Business Studies: £22,103 • ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study † from Birmingham City University:
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
• MBA International (no previous work
• Management†
experience required)
Apply business theory to the working world, see • Research Methods for Postgraduate Study
• MSc Management and Finance
examples from industry that bring theory to life,
learn to impress employers and see whether you • MSc Management and International Business
Stage 2: Master’s Degree • MSc Management and Marketing
have what it takes to build a business and become
Location (September BCU intake only)
an employer yourself.
Birmingham City University
Local companies respect, and often recruit,
Birmingham City Business School’s graduates. Intakes
Birmingham City Business School is home to September and January
around 3,000 students from over 80 countries,
Duration
so you have a whole world of experiences,
business and social, on your doorstep. Two semestersYou can also read
