Credit: Haoxuan Ding COME Open days are the best way to find out more about a university. Visit Birmingham and explore our campus, city and accommodation, attend taster lectures to discover more about our courses and speak to our current students to find out what they AND like most about studying at Birmingham. EXPLORE IMMEDIATELY I FELT A SENSE OF BELONGING, AND OPEN DAYS A NEED TO STUDY HERE. Hannah, from Tenbury Wells, Biomedical Science

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR OPEN DAYS AND HOW YOU CAN VISIT OUR CAMPUS HERE www.birmingham.ac.uk/opendays BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The eyes of the world will be on Birmingham in 2022 when we host the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games! The city and the University are Official Partners for the Games, and together we are perfectly placed to host such an event, at the centre of the UK with vast experience of hosting world-class international events in our vibrant and diverse city. We can’t wait to welcome athletes and spectators from around the world onto campus, where we’ll be hosting hockey and squash as part of the Games, as well as being home to the largest of the athlete villages at our Vale Village accommodation. Birmingham is already well-known for its sporting pedigree and playing our part at the centre of a major international tournament further cements our position amongst the global sporting elite, as well as encouraging sports for all, benefiting our students, the city and the region in the longer term through investment in the Games and its infrastructure.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BIRMINGHAM 2022: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/BIRMINGHAM2022

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SPORT AT BIRMINGHAM: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/SPORT 4 WELCOME

By choosing Birmingham, you will join a skills to help you stand out in vibrant, diverse and global community. The a competitive job market. University and the city of Birmingham will be at the centre of the international stage Universities such as ours are at the in 2022 when we host the Birmingham forefront of solving the world’s challenges. 2022 Commonwealth Games, including During the Covid-19 outbreak, we have hosting the athletes’ village and hockey used our international genomics expertise and squash competitions right here on to track virus mutations, operated a major breathe the experience of university life at campus. Sport is an important part of national testing lab on campus, and run Birmingham, and they are the best people life here, and playing a major part in the major trials of new Covid-19 treatments. to tell you about what it is like to live and Games builds on our strong track record Students from across the University learn here. Discover what studying at in sport science research and education. volunteered to support NHS workers. Birmingham means to our students, and Many fnal-year medics and nurses brought what it could mean for you. Come and Education at Birmingham is a genuine forward their qualifcations to join the explore what Birmingham has to offer partnership and is designed to be different national effort. We even produced hand on one of our open days and experience to anything you have experienced before. sanitiser for Birmingham’s frontline the University and city for yourself. Expect to be challenged! That is what workers. We are incredibly proud of makes your time here so valuable. Your our students and staff, and for a civic We look forward to welcoming you to lecturers are subject experts and by institution such as ours, it is important our campus and playing our part in your engaging with them and your fellow that we support the region in whatever future success. students, you will deepen your way we can. understanding, develop new ideas, and Professor Sir David Eastwood learn novel ways of thinking, as well as As you make this exciting decision about Vice-Chancellor and Principal, developing a wide range of employability your future, it is our students who live and University of Birmingham

The best people to tell you about what it's like to live and learn in Birmingham are our students!

You'll hear from them throughout our prospectus, and you can follow them online where they share their tips about studying and student life, and are happy to answer any questions you might have.

FIND OUT MORE: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/OUR-STUDENTS @_carter.jpg CONTENTS

Come and explore 2 Welcome 4 Why Birmingham? 6 Learning at Birmingham 8 Shape your future here 10 Your city 12 Your campus 16 Accommodation at Birmingham 22 A place to call home 26 Supporting you at Birmingham 28 Welcoming students from all backgrounds 30 Sport for all 32 Study Abroad with Birmingham 36 What else can I do with…? 38 Course directory 40 How to apply 58 Entry requirements 60 PEOPLE TALK ABOUT A Costs and fnancial support 62 Cost of living 64 “BIRMINGHAM FEELING” The Birmingham Offer Calculator 66 WHEN THEY FIRST VISIT CAMPUS AND I DEFINITELY @unibirmingham

EXPERIENCED THAT! /unibirmingham George, from Bristol, Policy, Politics and Economics @unibirmingham

CHAT WITH OUR STUDENTS AND CHECK OUT THEIR BLOGS AND VLOGS @harvey_uob FOR MORE ABOUT LIFE AT BIRMINGHAM: WWW.BIRMINGHAM. @courteneyuob @kezatuob AC.UK/CHAT 6 WHY BIRMINGHAM? WHY BIRMINGHAM?

EXPLORE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

BASED IN THE HEART OF ENGLAND, BIRMINGHAM IS A CAMPUS UNIVERSITY ON THE DOORSTEP OF AN EXCITING, VIBRANT CITY, CLOSE TO THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE – A UNIQUE PLACE TO CALL HOME AND TO BE PROUD OF. THE FIGURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES – 48% OF STUDENTS CHOOSE TO STAY TO WORK IN THE REGION AFTER GRADUATING. WITH THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES TAKING PLACE IN BIRMINGHAM IN 2022, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO MAKE BIRMINGHAM YOUR HOME.

PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE

UNIVERSITY NEEDS TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. AT BIRMINGHAM, EDUCATION IS A TWO-WAY CONVERSATION AND YOUR LECTURERS ARE SUBJECT EXPERTS. WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUR LECTURERS, WHO ARE ALSO WORLD-LEADING RESEARCHERS MEANS YOU WILL GAIN ACCESS TO NEW IDEAS, THEORIES AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF THINKING, AND WILL DEVELOP THE ALL-ROUND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE WORKING WORLD. YOU CAN ALSO PLAY YOUR PART IN RESEARCH THROUGH SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, WORKING WITH ACADEMICS AND INDUSTRY. WHY BIRMINGHAM? 7

GET READY FOR WORK

BIRMINGHAM IS THE MOST-TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY TOP EMPLOYERS IN 2020–21 (GRADUATE MARKET IN 2021 HIGH FLIERS REPORT). AS YOU EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS, YOU WILL FIND OPPORTUNITIES AT BIRMINGHAM TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE, TAKE PART IN RESEARCH PROJECTS, WORK WITH AN ALUMNI MENTOR, UNDERTAKE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AND MORE. IN A COMPETITIVE GRADUATE JOB MARKET YOU WILL BE LOOKING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS FOR LIFE

YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH UNIVERSITY IS PERSONAL, BUT IT WILL BE MADE SPECIAL BY THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU. WITH OVER 350 SOCIETIES AND CLUBS TO JOIN, FROM BAKING TO SKYDIVING, YOU CAN BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING PASSION OR TRY SOMETHING BRAND NEW. OUR COMMUNITY IS DIVERSE, FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING. GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS AND CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS.

OPEN UP A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

WHETHER OR NOT YOU STUDY ABROAD DURING YOUR PROGRAMME, YOU WILL BE PART OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS FROM OVER 150 COUNTRIES, BRINGING THE WORLD RIGHT TO YOU. POSITIONED IN THE WORLD’S TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES, AND IN THE TOP 25 OF ALL DOMESTIC LEAGUE TABLES, YOU WILL GRADUATE FROM A TRULY GLOBAL UNIVERSITY. 8 LEARNING AT BIRMINGHAM LEARNING AT BIRMINGHAM

Whatever subject you choose to study, university needs to prepare you for the rest of your life. Study at Birmingham is designed to be different from anything you have experienced before and you should expect to be challenged and inspired.

At Birmingham, I’ve enjoyed My course also there are great online learning offers a range of relationships more than I expected modules, which means between academics and students. to. Study spaces were still open in I can tailor my studies to play to my Students are valued as individuals, and semester one, so I worked on campus. strengths. I love that the lecturers and the academics are so approachable and I prefer online lectures because they’re tutors are researchers in their felds, as keen to help their students to succeed. broken into shorter sections, it’s it means they can always bring a fresh, They’re also good at providing extra easier to keep up with note-taking. I’ve current perspective. They’re all so reading in case you are particularly interacted more with my lecturers now passionate and engaging, and have passionate about their talks. Biomedical that everything is online, compared to always been there outside of normal Science has around 20 contact hours a before when it was face-to-face. The contact hours to help. week in the frst and second years, and in lecturers on my course have been brilliant, the third year, this was reduced to around ensuring that online learning and Covid EVE, FROM DERBY 13, depending on what modules you pick. labs are accessible and students feel Though the extra reading dramatically supported. English Literature increases! SOPHIA, FROM LUTON HANNAH, FROM TENBURY WELLS Biochemistry FACT: OUR TEACHING Biomedical Science EXCELLENCE WAS RECOGNISED WITH A GOLD RATING IN THE MOST RECENT TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (TEF 2017). TEACHING STUDENT SAYS: AND LEARNING YOUR PROFESSORS ARE THE BEST RESEARCHERS Your Teaching and Learning AT THE FOREFRONT OF Building is designed to foster THEIR FIELDS, THEY’RE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE collaboration and communication, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. with social study spaces, individual study areas, seminar rooms and lecture theatres.

We continually adapt our teaching to suit the needs of our students, and during the Covid-19 pandemic, our academics moved quickly to innovate and transform our degree programmes to online and blended provision.

Examples include: The sheer variety of topics and n Law students continuing pro modules I’ve been able to study bono activities in a new online has been the best thing about studying format, as well as completing at Birmingham so far. I’ve studied topics My tutors have also been fantastic, virtual placements as diverse as post-war French theatre to and really easy to talk to with a deep n Using interactive technologies German politics and medieval literature; understanding of their chosen felds. in our science laboratories with I’ve loved all of my optional modules and Our language tutors all have years of teams of students split between they’ve all offered a new perspective on experience and one of them was so lab-based and home-based – the cultures where my target languages helpful to me in my Research Project last one acting as the ‘hands’ and are spoken. year in Medieval German Literature, which the other completing isn’t always the most accessible topic. He calculations at home, with Birmingham’s campus also offers no helped me prepare with lists of suggested multi-camera video calls end of diverse study spaces, so there’s topics and books suitable for beginners between the two to discuss always somewhere to go on campus and would make sure I’d understood the experiment depending on what I need to do. The the learning from that week. His sense n Music students carrying library has fantastic facilities and access of humour also made the process much out video assessments for to thousands of e-books. There are also more entertaining. performance recitals new facilities being built every year! n Delivering translation and HARVEY, FROM BRIDGEND interpretation sessions online using specialist software for Modern Languages Modern Languages students

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TEACHING AND LEARNING AT BIRMINGHAM: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/TEACHING 10 SHAPE YOUR FUTURE HERE

The graduate job market can be competitive, but the University offers a range of opportunities and resources to ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Throughout your time at the University of Birmingham, you’ll be supported in both shaping your career aspirations and achieving them.

OUR CAREERS NETWORK I have used a lot of services offered I’m currently completing the Personal by Careers Network, such as careers Skills Award (PSA) after returning from Careers Network is a team of fairs and webinars about using LinkedIn my year abroad. What I fnd really useful experts who can help you explore or writing a CV. In my frst year, I applied is the award allows you to get a formal your options, fnd work experience for a work experience bursary and recognition for the activities you do opportunities, develop your skills, was lucky enough to receive £800, outside of your classes, be they sporting, enhance your CV, get applications enabling me to take part in voluntary work musical or academic and allows you to ready and so much more. Whether experience in Fiji. Not only did the money articulate your experiences to future you know what you want to do, or enable me to have the most amazing time employers much more clearly. you’re still fguring it out, Careers of my life, but the process of interviews Network offers something for all and applying will be a great experience for I fnd the Careers Network online students, providing a huge range when I come to apply for graduate jobs. resources really helpful – I’ve used their of resources such as workshops, CV and Personal Statement guides and tailored one-to-one support, MEREDITH, FROM SIDMOUTH templates when applying for part-time employer events, networking jobs in the past and they were great opportunities, bursaries and more. Geography for focusing your writing to make your We have developed key partnerships application a great one. I’ll defnitely use with local, national and international these more as I approach graduation! employers to ensure students have access to a full range of exciting HARVEY, FROM BRIDGEND opportunities. The support doesn’t end when you’ve fnished your Modern Languages studies, either, as our services are available even after you graduate. BIRMINGHAM IS THE MOST TARGETED UNIVERSITY BY LEADING EMPLOYERS IN 2020–21 (GRADUATE MARKET IN 2021 HIGH FLIERS REPORT)

ALUMNI as preparing for interviews. I was offered work experience with a planning English Literature consultancy during the networking section alumna, graduated in 2019 I was part of B-Enterprising Boot of a careers talk about jobs in human Camp in my frst year. It was a really geography and planning. Careers I graduated from Birmingham in great skills-building experience that Network also provided me with a work 2019, and since then I ’ve been exposed me to the enterprising process experience bursary, which covered the working in marketing at the University. and helped me to think about how transport and accommodation costs for The main reason I wanted to stay in independent ideas can become the duration of my work experience and Birmingham is that I absolutely loved commercially viable. The teamwork and made it all possible! living here during my undergraduate presenting skills involved in pitching our degree; after three years, the city enterprise idea made it all feel like an I’m hoping to complete the Personal really felt like home to me and I wasn’ t intense episode of The Apprentice! Skills Award (PSA) this year. It has ready to leave yet! The fact that there accredited the wide range of activities are so many different employers in I have had a lot of involvement with that I already do so I can present formally Birmingham means that it ’s a great Careers Network over my time at to an employer. The employability skills place to be if you ’re looking to Birmingham. I attended careers fairs workshops and free online courses have develop your career. Aside from and speaker-led careers talks such as really helped me to think about how I can work, Birmingham has a fantastic the ‘Insight into...’ series which was useful articulate these skills to an employer. atmosphere for recent graduates for exploring typical public sector roles and young professionals. There are like human resources and marketing. KAMIL, FROM REDDITCH so many great places to eat and lots Careers Network has also helped me of pub quizzes and comedy nights to write a CV and cover letter as well Geography every week.

MOLLY, FROM LEICESTER FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAREERS SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU AT BIRMINGHAM: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/YOURFUTURE 12 YOUR CITY YOUR CITY

In Birmingham, our community is diverse and friendly, our people are genuine and as one of the original pioneering cities, Birmingham has developed into a melting pot for shopping, food and drink, nightlife, sport, culture and business. Visit us and we know you’ll love it here!

STUDENT SAYS: I love Birmingham for its diversity; The city was one of the ‘THERE ARE LOADS in culture, in entertainment, in most important things OF UNIQUE VENUES architecture… you can always fnd to me when choosing a LIKE GHETTO GOLF, something to do! When I started here, university; I wanted a fun city where DIGBETH DINING I was surprised that the city centre there were lots of options for going CLUB AND EVERYMAN CINEMA.’ is so much more than just a ‘huge out, sightseeing and attractions. It was shopping centre’, of course, the Bullring also important to go somewhere that is a big feature of the city but there are had a diverse mix of students, where lots of old buildings and green areas I could make friends from all walks and plenty to do too. of life. My favourite thing about Birmingham is the atmosphere. I feel I love going on nights out to venues in like Birmingham is somewhere for Digbeth such as Lab 11 and The Mill. everyone and that makes it a lot of Both of these places have really fun fun – Brummies are lovely too! I was events with music ranging from funk slightly concerned at frst that the and soul to house and techno, they amount of people in the city would also have multiple rooms so you can be overwhelming, but it’s not! almost guarantee to fnd one that’s for you. RUMALI, FROM POOLE

Even though I’m a third year, I still feel Politics and as though there is so much left for me International Relations to see and do.

EVE, FROM DERBY

English Literature STUDENT SAYS: ‘IT IS SUCH A MELTING POT OF CULTURES AND NO TWO DAYS HOW WOULD YOU SPEND WILL BE THE A DAY IN BIRMINGHAM SAME IN SUCH A BUSTLING CITY.’ FOR £20? The University of Birmingham defnitely has the best mix of city and suburban ‘I’d probably take a friend and go on life that you could ask for as we are just the swan boats in Cannon Hill Park far away enough from the city to have and then grab a drink in the art centre!’ a green, open campus while being just Carter, from Manchester, Mechanical a seven-minute train ride from all the Engineering benefts of city living: nightlife, shopping and so many restaurants! ‘I’d go to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (free), The Warehouse Café in COURTENEY, Digbeth (about £12) and cocktails at FROM STOURTON Jekyll and Hyde (two for £9 between 5.00–8.00pm).’ Sophie, from English with Creative Writing Birmingham, English and History

‘Firstly, I would stop by my favourite coffee shop Yorks and grab a coffee before heading to the library (which is free!) and read on one of the outside balconies.’ Courteney, from Stourton, English with Creative Writing

‘Cocktails and bowling at Lane7.’ Kamil, from Redditch, Geography @_carter.jpg

BIRMINGHAM IS SUCH

‘A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, ‘ SPEND‘ A DAY GETTING TO KNOW IT AND YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE.

Kamil, from Redditch, Geography

I like that the campus has everything BIRMINGHAM 2022 you need packed in right there, but I also WHERE IS YOUR COMMONWEALTH GAMES love that unlike other campus universities, FAVOURITE PLACE TO it is still very connected to the city of EAT IN BIRMINGHAM? Birmingham. With Edgbaston and For 12 days in the summer of Harborne north of campus and Selly 2022, the eyes of the world will be Oak and Bournville to the south, there’s ‘Digbeth Dining Club. It’s full of on Birmingham when we host the plenty of nearby shops, pubs and independent food retailers ranging from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth restaurants that let you feel part of the local dishes to international cuisines, Games! Our city and University are Birmingham community, not just the although my favourite has to be the fusion perfectly positioned to host the University community. dishes. Balti fsh and chips? Yes, please!’ Games, and right here on campus Carter, from Manchester, Mechanical we’ll be hosting hockey, squash and GEORGE, FROM BRISTOL Engineering the largest of the athlete villages. We can’t wait for people to see our Policy, Politics and Economics ‘One of my favourite restaurants in the incredible facilities here on campus, city is Cosy Club; the food is amazing, and for people to discover the true and the cocktails are even better!’ story of Birmingham and the wider Dan, from Dudley, Political Science West Midlands region as the beating heart of the UK. ‘The Original Patty Men do the best loaded burgers and their menu rotates Find out more: regularly.’ Kamil, from Redditch, www.birmingham2022.com Geography STUDENT SAYS: ‘IT’S SO MUCH CHEAPER THAN LONDON.’

BIRMINGHAM’S @courteneyuob @harvey_uob HIDDEN GEMS

‘The Spotted Dog pub! They have jazz ‘ODEON Luxe cinema is honestly nights every Tuesday and the bands that the best. Recliner leather seats make perform are always incredible! They also the movie-going experience so much do discounts on certain nights, so you better!’ Eaad, from Birmingham, can’t go wrong with free entertainment Mathematics and £2 pints.’ Eve, from Derby, English Literature ‘We have the world’s best gin bar! 40 St Paul’s in the Jewellery Quarter, this is ‘For a night out in Birmingham, I would the place to be for a special occasion.’ always gravitate towards the Gay Village. Harvey, from Bridgend, Modern @_carter.jpg Some personal highlights include The Languages Fox and Sidewalk – great bars at decent prices!’ Sophie, from Birmingham, ‘The Electric Cinema, which is the UK’s English and History longest-running cinema. It’s adorable and they do a student discount, ‘The view from the top of Birmingham so I would recommend!’ Beth, from Library!’ Carter, from Manchester, Godstone, English Literature Mechanical Engineering

EXPLORE THE CITY: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/CITY 16 YOUR CAMPUS YOUR CAMPUS

University is your next step on your road to independence, so it’s important that you choose a place you can call home. At Birmingham, the accommodation is on the doorstep of a stunning campus, itself within touching distance of a vibrant city centre, making this a truly unique place to live and study. FACT: THERE ARE OVER 350 SOCIETIES AVAILABLE TO JOIN AT BIRMINGHAM. Campus is very much a mix of old and the frst time was also something I’ll never new, with lots of open green spaces and forget – I remember asking my friend if it top facilities that allow our university to was going to stay that colour forever, but be one of the best in the country. You it’s only for special occasions. get the tranquillity of being in nature and the hustle and bustle of not having Campus is also constantly changing the city too far away at the same time, and evolving to better ft the needs of which can be hard to fnd with campus us students, so it’s amazing to see whole universities. buildings rise up around you and to be able to make use of them a few months My favourite place on campus is the later. I think this refects how the city as Green Heart and there is not a day a whole always has something new to on campus when it doesn’t make me offer for everyone – we can all fnd a happy to walk through. Of course, our home in Birmingham. clock tower is a frm favourite too and he’s such a staple of University life – COURTENEY, everyone knows Old Joe! The feeling FROM STOURTON of seeing Old Joe after you have been away for the summer or even a reading English with Creative Writing week is such a happy one, and some people (including myself in my frst year) are lucky enough to have a view of the tower from their bedroom window. Seeing the face change colour for

BRAMALL MUSIC BUILDING A LARGE PART OF MY DECISION TO CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM CAME DOWN OUR SUSTAINABLE TO THE FACT THAT AS I EXPLORED THE CAMPUS REDBRICK CAMPUS, SOMETHING JUST Caring for the environment is at the FELT RIGHT. centre of campus life, including a Nadia, from London, History of Art range of initiatives around plastic waste, green travel, biodiversity, energy usage and embedding sustainability across all that we do. Our Green Community accommodation offer is for those keen to explore sustainable living methods within the home and at I love the fusion of old red brick and university, and our Guild of Students modern gold, and obviously, Old Joe, has a range of groups and societies our clock tower. Birmingham has such for those interested in the a unique feel. There’s such a student The Guild is run by students and provides environment. There are student community on campus, everyone is support and also has so many societies volunteering opportunities on campus honestly so helpful and it has such a to offer – it’s a fantastic opportunity to and in the wider community. We even homely feel. meet people. The University makes it have our own forestry research centre so easy to fnd and make friends. looking at the impact of climate and As a Muslim, I’ve seen that the University environmental change on woodlands. is such an inclusive place to study, from EAAD, FROM BIRMINGHAM having a prayer room in the Guild to To learn more visit: hosting community iftars. Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/campuslife

DESPITE HAVING SO MANY CAMPUS STUDENTS, IT WAS SO EASY DEVELOPMENTS TO FIND LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE, We are investing in a campus ft for NOT ONLY ON MY COURSE BUT the future. Our developments are ALSO THROUGH SOCIETIES. creating outstanding new facilities for you. Find out more about them here: Carter, from Manchester, Chemical Engineering www.birmingham.ac.uk/building 18 YOUR CAMPUS

THE CAMPUS IS LIKE ITS OWN LITTLE WORLD AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE CITY. THE FIRST TIME I VISITED CAMPUS I WAS AMAZED AT ALL THE BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS AND TAKEN ABACK BY HOW FRIENDLY EVERYONE I MET WAS.

Katie, from Doncaster, Philosophy

THE GUILD OF STUDENTS The Guild is a lot more than just a BIRMINGHAM IN 3 venue for societies and events. It is also responsible for pushing through ‘Accessible, bustling, fun!’ Carter, from The Guild of Students is the students’ improvements for students at the Manchester, Mechanical Engineering union at the University of Birmingham. The University, channelling new ideas for Guild will help you meet people, have fun, improving wellbeing on campus and is ‘Green. Ever-changing. Home-from- speak out and get involved in everything home to inclusivity offcers such as the home. I know that’s six, but I couldn’t campus has to offer so you can make the Trans Offcer. shorten it!’ Courteney, from Stourton, most of university life. English with Creative Writing SOPHIE, FROM BIRMINGHAM The role of the Guild is to represent ‘Exciting, busy, beautiful.’ Sophie, from the students through hosting societies, English and History Birmingham, English and History providing support and representing our interests. Because it’s run by students, The Guild organises a student night ‘Lively, inclusive and green.’ Dan, from it’s a great way to ensure our voices are called Fab ‘n’ Fresh on a Saturday and Dudley, Political Science heard. Make the most of all the free Sports Night on a Wednesday. The Guild events the Guild hosts; I’ve been to the transforms into a nightclub and it’s always ‘Exciting, supportive, diverse!’ Eve, Vale Fireworks and it’s so much fun. a fantastic and fairly cheap night. Fab is from Derby, English Literature a fantastic night out! It’s close to home EAAD, FROM BIRMINGHAM so no need to Uber. Tickets are always ‘Social, fun, exciting!’ George, from cheap and you’re always going to bump Bristol, Policy, Politics and Mathematics into people you know so it’s a very friendly Economics atmosphere. ‘Rewarding, exciting, welcoming.’ Amy, GEORGE, FROM BRISTOL from Bedford, Materials Engineering

Policy, Politics and Economics EXPLORE YOUR CAMPUS

Our campus is a cultural hub with LAPWORTH MUSEUM spaces for learning, conversation OF GEOLOGY and relaxation: Geological museum that holds BARBER INSTITUTE one of the finest and most extensive OF FINE ARTS collections of fossils, minerals @barbora_uob and rocks in the Midlands. World-class fine art gallery with extensive galleries, housed in one of WINTERBOURNE Birmingham’s finest Art Deco buildings. HOUSE AND GARDEN

BRAMALL MUSIC BUILDING Edwardian-era Arts and Crafts botanical garden and house, A 450-seat auditorium home to with extensive grounds to fantastic events including concerts, relax in. research talks, comedy shows and more.

EXPLORE MORE OF WHAT’S GOING ON, ON CAMPUS: @sophiauob WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/CAMPUSLIFE 20 YOUR CAMPUS YOUR CAMPUS

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YOUR CAMPUS, YOUR HOME

‘As the seasons change, the campus ‘Being on campus means a real sense changes too! From the pink blossom on of community is formed, both staff and Chancellor’s Court in spring to the warm students create a friendly and positive autumn leaves of the Arts Building and space. Birmingham also has a railway the snowy domes in winter. It never station on campus, which makes it so ceases to amaze me what a colourful accessible to get into the city centre, go place I study in.’ Carter, from home or visit friends at other universities!’ Manchester, Mechanical Engineering Eve, from Derby, English Literature I COULD IMMEDIATELY IMAGINE MYSELF BEING AT BIRMINGHAM – I HADN’T HAD THAT FEELING ANYWHERE ELSE. Amy, from Bedford, Materials Engineering

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TO SPORT & FITNESS 22 ACCOMMODATION AT BIRMINGHAM ACCOMMODATION

With three main accommodation villages and a range of accommodation options to suit you, wherever you choose to live whilst at university you’ll fnd a friendly and welcoming place to call home.

I stayed in University accommodation The events held by during my frst year, on Pritchatts Park, and the University make loved it. It was lovely living just doors away it so easy to meet from my friends. It certainly feels safe and new people. There are so many events it is very easy to get to campus and local held on accommodation sites, it’s so easy shops. It was super daunting at frst, but I to make friends. certainly had nothing to worry about! The Freshers Guarantee Scheme really put my One piece of advice I would give to mind at ease, knowing that as a frst year, someone living in accommodation for the I was guaranteed accommodation*. It meant frst time is to remember that everyone is in I could focus on more important things, like the same situation! Everyone is feeling the how I was going to cook for myself! same nerves and excitement.

The thing I loved most about living in CARTER, FROM MANCHESTER student accommodation is getting to know people from different courses and different Mechanical Engineering parts of the world; people you wouldn’t normally get the chance to meet. It is *Find out more about the Freshers probably the biggest chance you get to Guarantee Scheme on page 27 meet so many new people at once.

I currently live in Selly Oak, an area just south of campus. It is where a lot of students choose to live when they move out of student accommodation. Selly Oak has a big student-community feel. FACT: WE OFFER A RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING EN-SUITE SINGLE BEDROOMS, PRITCHATTS SHARED BATHROOMS AND STUDIOS. PARK I lived in Mason, in a self-catered fat. I chose self-catering because I wanted to learn how to cook more things for myself as well. I loved the community feel in Mason. In Welcome Week, my fat got together with others from our block and MAKE SURE YOU CONSIDER became friends quite quickly. WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR FIRST- YEAR ACCOMMODATION Throughout the year, we’d meet up for drinks or go into the city together. As AS YOU’D BE SURPRISED AT Mason is on the Vale Village, we had THE NUMBER OF OPTIONS a supermarket, pub, laundry room and AVAILABLE TO YOU! restaurant all on our doorstep. The Duck Amy, from Bedford, Materials Engineering and Scholar, the pub at Shackleton, is really affordable, plays great music and has a weekly pub quiz!

HARVEY, FROM BRIDGEND

Modern Languages

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STUDENT SAYS: ‘DEFINITELY COME PREPARED WITH A FANCY DRESS OUTFIT!’

I lived in a privately rented house in Selly Oak in the frst year, due to having friends already at the University that I wanted to move in with. The experience of living away from home can be really nice, it’s lovely to have your own independence and experience new things. @_carter.jpg Usually, there are lots of people walking back to student accommodation in the evenings so you won’t have to worry about walking home late alone. Living out of student halls didn’t limit me in any way in terms of making friends and joining societies on campus. There are lots of people in different living situations across campus and I WAS NERVOUS people are very welcoming. ABOUT MOVING AT KATIE, FROM FIRST. BUT AFTER DONCASTER THE FIRST NIGHT,

Philosophy ALL MY WORRIES WENT AWAY. George, from Bristol, Policy, Politics and Economics ACCOMMODATION AT BIRMINGHAM 25

I lived in Tennis Court on The Vale in The Duck and Scholar at The Vale my first year and I had a very positive is really great and always super busy experience. It had recently been – but in a good way. refurbished, so our living space and appliances were all very modern. You There are also great cocktail deals can only gain entry with your student every Saturday and the standard and card, so I always felt really safe. quality of the drinks are amazing. You meet lots of new people. When choosing I absolutely loved living on The Vale. accommodation, sometimes it’s worth I felt part of this fun student bubble, sacrificing some luxuries such as en-suites and it was nice living in blocks of so for an authentic student experience. many other students. I was never bored. The best/most fun accommodation I was not on Meal Plan and really enjoyed available is usually not the most being self-catered. I went on a year expensive. abroad so it wasn’t my first experience having to do big food shops for myself, RUMALI, FROM POOLE but for a lot of my friends, it was, as it was the first time they lived away from home. Politics and International Relations I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility to buy whatever food I wanted whenever I wanted it. It was also useful in terms of learning how to budget and also how to cook meals for yourself!

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I was nervous about moving to The many fairs, pizza nights and socials Birmingham. Being from a more rural are so important in cementing yourself home, I didn't know what to expect when in student culture and giving you the moving to a city. But it's such a great, opportunity to make friends. lively city. My home makes it difficult to get from one place to another and to I don't know any other university that @courteneyuob socialise, however, being in a city with makes this much effort with its students thousands of people gives it a much more and it's really appreciated. accessible and wide sense of community that I've not experienced before. COURTENEY, FROM STOURTON I lived in Bournbrook in my first year, which is in Selly Oak Village and is English with modern, clean and safe. Birmingham Creative Writing makes you feel really involved in the community – there is a pervading sense that you are wanted here and they want you to fit in and stay, which was really important to me, as I can get quite @_carter.jpg homesick. 26 A PLACE TO CALL HOME

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Coming to Birmingham might be your frst time living away from where you grew up. With three main accommodation villages and a range of other options to suit you, wherever you choose to live, you will fnd a range of safe, welcoming and friendly options.

SELLY OAK VILLAGE PRITCHATTS PARK VILLAGE THE VALE VILLAGE

Selly Oak Village is the closest village Pritchatts Park Village accommodates Set in a beautiful lakeside parkland, to campus and situated in the thriving 740 students in self-catered residences The Vale Village is home to nearly 3,500 student area of Selly Oak. Home to much with shared facilities and has a popular undergraduate students and provides a of the student population, Selly Oak social centre at its heart. Recently wide range of accommodation to suit all provides plenty of choice for bars, cafés, refurbished, Leo’s Lounge offers a needs and budgets. At the centre of the dining and supermarket shopping. In comfortable social area which is perfect village is The Hub, offering a restaurant, addition to Jarratt Hall, the Village is for studying, playing games or just café, bar and convenience store as well home to Bournbrook, which is situated generally socialising with your friends. as spaces for you to socialise and study. next to our sports pavilion, coffee shop Pritchatts Park is conveniently located and Community Living hub. We have over close to the University railway station The Vale Village is also home to our 1,500 freshers living in the Selly Oak area. and Harborne Village, home to an array offering for students who choose to of pubs, restaurants and shops. live in accommodation with our catered package. More information is available on our website. THE VALE VILLAGE

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Whilst living with us, you will have access programme of events to help make your to a wealth of support, activities and time at Birmingham truly memorable. events. Our student mentors will be on Each hall also has a dedicated Customer hand to provide practical tips, tools and Service Manager who can support any advice to help you settle into your new accommodation needs you might have FRESHERS home, whilst our hall reps will provide whilst living with us. GUARANTEE SCHEME you and your new friends with an exciting As a new frst-year, you’re guaranteed a room, provided you have: n Applied to the University of Birmingham through UCAS n Met the terms of your offer and accepted it as your frm choice n Submitted the application by 31 May (UK/Ire students) or 31 July (international students, including EU) n Confrmed by 1 September that you’re coming to the University n Planned to come to the University of Birmingham on your own n Applied for accommodation for a full academic year on a @_carter.jpg 42-week contract

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University is about independence. It’s a time for self-discovery and adventure. You can expect to be challenged throughout your time with us, but you can also be reassured that support is available to you whatever your circumstances.

I have used a lot of the support confdent in coming here. My advice is Birmingham offers. From disability support no matter how big or small your worries STUDENT to seeking support for friends, to support are, it is always better to go and ask for HUB for my own mental health, I’ve always help before everything worsens, and been met by kind and supportive people this is something the University really who are willing to help, or point me in the encourages. direction of someone else who can. One of the main reasons I chose Birmingham BETH, FROM GODSTONE was because I had really good feedback and information about the disability English Literature support on offer. Being visually impaired meant that no matter how good a course looked, if I didn’t feel like I’d be able to access it and feel included, I wouldn’t be able to get much enjoyment from it. From accommodation to alternative assessment methods, the University gave me the information I needed – or information easily available online – for me to feel

FACT: OUR MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY OFFERS AN INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR PRAYER, MEDITATION, RELAXATION AND WORSHIP, WHICH ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO VISIT. SUPPORTING YOU AT BIRMINGHAM 29

I used welfare I used the Student Support Fund within Libraries and study services when I had my frst and second years at university. The spaces were open some family health support was amazing, and I was provided even during the issues that were with a bursary, which meant that I was no national lockdowns, taking a toll on my longer stressing about money, which was and I was very lucky ability to do my work really getting me down. I think students to have spent my days effectively – I can’t fault the can often feel overwhelmed with their in the Main Library or University’s services; they were amazing transition to university. Many aspects such Teaching and Learning Building. I was and so prompt in responding to me, I’m as moving in with new people, studying so grateful that the University made it very grateful to them. For many people, at a more advanced level, or even cooking possible for us to safely have some university is their frst time away from for yourself can be very daunting! seminars as well as tutorials with my home and also the frst steps into personal tutor, who has provided help the adult world and at times you can feel Support services, including those run anytime to overcome any diffculties you’re quite alone with any struggles. by students, are great ways of talking I was facing. The University has been So please don’t feel afraid or shy, there through your issues. Your personal tutor very supportive. are people here whose sole purpose is is also there to support you, no matter to help you – they want to hear from you! the problem you have. Often, they can BARBORA, FROM To help, I also Facetime my parents and be a point of reference for any issue, MALACKY, SLOVAKIA dog a lot so they never feel too far away! from welfare to fnancial issues. International Relations RUMALI, FROM POOLE HANNAH, FROM TENBURY WELLS Politics and International Relations Biomedical YOUR SUPPORT Science From your frst day on campus until you graduate, there is a range of support services and facilities available to you, whatever your needs may be. These include: n Access to personalised support from a counsellor or wellbeing practitioner should you need it, as well as welfare tutors in your school or department n Self-help guides written by clinical psychologists and THERE ARE LOTS OF DIFFERENT containing practical advice and STREAMS OF SUPPORT AVAILABLE, support for a range of issues that may be affecting your THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO sense of wellbeing REACH OUT FOR HELP. n Places to relax on campus, including our own art gallery Kamil, from Redditch, Geography and museum, to take time out from your studies n A dedicated Student Hub at the heart of campus, as well as a range of resources online FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SUPPORT AVAILABLE to support your every need TO YOU HERE: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/SUPPORT 30 WELCOMING STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WELCOMING STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

At Birmingham, we’re committed to raising aspirations, improving motivation and encouraging students from all backgrounds to consider university.

Our Pathways to Birmingham (P2B) programmes support I applied to Birmingham As a widening Year 12 and 13 students through A2B. It was such participation student, with their progression to a massive help knowing I have had support university and beyond. Each that I had some leeway from the University at Pathways programme (including with my grades. When I got every stage of the application Access to Birmingham or A2B) my results, I had actually achieved process and it truly made me believe offers a valuable experience and provides the standard entry grades, so I was also I would ft into the University of students with an insight into university eligible for the A2B scholarship, which Birmingham community. I could imagine study, the application process and was a lot of help fnancially. myself at the University and was graduate employability. excited to start my time as a student. I visited the University of Birmingham Upon successful completion of any at the A2B launch event. Visiting the DAN, FROM DUDLEY Pathways programme, students will be University gave me a taste of how eligible for an alternative offer (up to two university life can be. My favourite part Politics grades below the prospectus offer) and was meeting so many new people. fnancial support. Through A2B, university also seemed a lot more achievable. Meeting new people and learning new things about Birmingham and what university would be like through A2B made the transition much easier. TOP TIP: CHECK OUT OUR EAAD, FROM BIRMINGHAM FIVE PATHWAYS TO FIND THE BEST ONE FOR YOU. Mathematics I always hoped I could go to university, Early access to tutor but A2B really made that dream a advice on academic reality. writing and referencing was so beneficial to my transition from A The A2B scheme really helped level to university. Coupled with the me to achieve my dream of going opportunity to lighten the financial to university through the financial weight of university, A2B set the element of the scheme. Were it not stage for a wealth of opportunities for the A2B scholarships, I could not and success at Birmingham. have afforded to accept my place at university due to travel and other SOPHIE, costs. FROM BIRMINGHAM CONTEXTUAL OFFER English and History Our Contextual Offer scheme is an alternative route to undergraduate study for talented @_carter.jpg students, and recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from our Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer that is one grade lower than the typical offer. You may be eligible if you have spent time in local authority care (and you have documented this on your UCAS form) or if your home postcode is in a low progression to higher education neighbourhood. To find out if you would be eligible, please visit: www.birmingham.ac. uk/contextualoffer

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PATHWAYS TO BIRMINGHAM AND CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY, VISIT: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/PATHWAYS 32 SPORT FOR ALL SPORT FOR ALL

Our commitment to sport is cemented by the fact that we are an Offcial Partner of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, putting the University and the city at the centre of the global stage for sport. Whether you’re an elite athlete or a beginner, there is something for everyone, with opportunities to discover a new sport or activity throughout your time here.

There is a huge range of sports available It’s a great way to practise and a good at Birmingham, so whatever you’re form of exercise. I’m also part of Cool interested in, the University will defnitely Runnings, which is the running club at the have it. If there isn’t a sport that you play, University that’s more casual rather than then you can always set up a club of your focusing on actual racing. own. I would love to try American football one day. I love watching the sport but They hold a lot of sessions every week, have never considered actually playing including group runs for different it until I saw the Birmingham team distances, circuit training sessions and practising one day. I also have a swim track sessions. It’s a fantastic club aimed saver membership – I’ve been every at being social rather than competitive. day since the start of October! I enjoy There is also Sports Night every week, swimming because it’s a very low-impact which is a fantastic night at the Guild. sport that is a great form of exercise for cardio and conditioning. All sports clubs have themes, so it’s always good fun to dress up. It’s also Most clubs have free taster events in good to fnd a group of like-minded the frst weeks of term, so try as many people and have a great night with them. as possible. I remember I tried dodgeball Just like our club Fab, it is also very in my frst week of Freshers, despite not cheap, only £5 for a ticket and drinks having played since secondary school. inside are well priced.

Tennis is my main sport. I love to play and GEORGE, FROM watch it and the club offers a coached SOMERSET session every Sunday as well as various hitting sessions throughout the week. Policy, Politics and Economics SPORT AT UNIVERSITY IS MASSIVE. REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU STUDY, SPORT CAN BRING US ALL TOGETHER. Eaad, from Birmingham, Mathematics

I have an Birmingham’s state-of-the-art studios during the day and manage to fit the off-peak gym provide students with an extensive list gym into my timetable. Classes are membership, of classes that are open to everyone, available throughout the day, with the which works for me regardless of previous experience, ability, earliest starting at 6.30am on some days as I can fit it around my classes and it age or gender. Sometimes going to a and can run all the way till 8.00pm on also saves me money to go off-peak! large gym can be daunting, but the lovely weekdays. These classes are now fully Birmingham takes a lot of pride in its instructors are always so welcoming incorporated into my university life and sports teams, and that is definitely and friendly. I started going to classes to I couldn’t imagine going about my daily justified, there are so many to choose familiarise myself with a new gym and it life without them! from and something for everyone to get really provided me with new and exciting involved with – just go to taster sessions opportunities to try classes I’d never even CHLOE, FROM SURREY and try-outs. You have nothing to lose heard of before! All of the classes can and possibly so much to gain! be tailored to each individual so they can Psychology be made easier or harder based on your EVE, FROM DERBY fitness level.

English Literature I enjoy going to early morning classes before my lectures to feel more productive

THE FACILITIES ARE FANTASTIC AND YOU CAN TELL THAT THE INSTRUCTORS REALLY CARE ABOUT WHAT THEY’RE TEACHING YOU. Amy, from Bedford, Materials Engineering @_carter.jpg 34 SPORT FOR ALL BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

In 2022, Birmingham will host the Commonwealth Games, which means if you choose to study here, you’ll be able to benefit from the Games’ lasting legacy. We’re proud to be an Official Partner and to be able to host incredible athletes from across the world at our amazing sporting and hospitality facilities.

It’s going to be a really exciting time for sport in the region leading up to, during, and after the Games, positioning Birmingham as a leading city for community and sport. If you enjoy sports, whether that’s participating or spectating, you need to be in Birmingham in 2022.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES: BIRMINGHAM2022.COM

This year, I joined Ultimate Frisbee after playing it in Melbourne on my year abroad. It’s been fun to get to know new people and train with them. My club membership also gives me access to some fitness classes at the Sport & Fitness Club, so I have been attending circuits on a Tuesday morning, which are a great way to stay fit.

I also have a Tiverton Gym membership through the University which has been great value so far and is much more convenient for students living in student housing in Selly Oak. I’d also recommend getting involved in a Campus League team, even if you’re not very good – it’s a fun, casual way to get to know people whilst staying active. GEORGE, FROM BRISTOL SPORT &

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FACT: THE UNIVERSITY’S SPORT UOB SPORT & FITNESS & FITNESS CLUB HAS A HOSTS MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES EVENTS, NATIONAL LEAGUES INCLUDING: AND TOURNAMENTS.

n Birmingham’s frst 50-metre pool n 200+ station gym n Over 180 exercise classes per week n Six glass-back squash courts n Ten-metre climbing wall n 2,000m 2 arena (with the capacity of 12 badminton courts) n Dedicated Performance Centre to support elite student-athletes n The Extra Mile Volunteering programme, offering experience in sporting events, open days and coaching

SOME COURSES ALSO HAVE THEIR Plus many more! You will also fnd our Sport & Fitness Club hosting OWN TEAMS, IN CASE YOU HAVE A both the hockey and squash LOT OF CONTACT HOURS OR CAN’T competitions in the Birmingham COMMIT TO A UNIVERSITY TEAM. 2022 Commonwealth Games. Hannah, from Tenbury Wells, Biomedical Science Find out more:

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IF YOU WERE TO TRY ONE SPORT AT BIRMINGHAM, WHAT WOULD IT BE? SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS

‘Skiing! Because then you get to go ‘Badminton, I love the sport but The University offers a sports on trips!’ Beth, from Godstone, it’s been a while.’ Eaad, from scholarship programme which English Literature Birmingham, Mathematics provides a holistic approach to developing talented athletes. ‘Yoga! It’s great for fnding a moment ‘Dodgeball, I always loved it at school.’ For more details, visit: for yourself in the busyness of student Eve, from Derby, English Literature www.sportandftness.bham.ac.uk/ life!’ Carter, from Manchester, scholarships Mechanical Engineering ‘Something unusual like handball or ultimate frisbee!’ Harvey, from FIND OUT MORE ‘I really loved netball at school, so I’d Bridgend, Modern Languages probably try that again.’ Hannah, from Tenbury Wells, Biomedical Science ‘Cheerleading!’ Sophie, from Find out more about how to get Birmingham, English and History involved in sport at Birmingham. Visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/sport 36 STUDY ABROAD WITH BIRMINGHAM STUDY ABROAD

Our extensive partner network offers a wealth of opportunity for you to study and work abroad, ranging from a year spent overseas to shorter-term field trips, summer schools and internships. Whether you choose to stay in Birmingham when you graduate or move to the other side of the world, you will be ready to operate in a global environment.

I’ve always had the desire to travel as much as possible and FACT: being able to spend time abroad while also studying a subject I love was a chance I had to take! Last year, I studied at Eberhard EXPLORE OVER 250 STUDY ABROAD Karls Universität Tübingen in South-West Germany. It’s much DESTINATIONS smaller than Birmingham but there’s lots to do for students like ACROSS EUROPE theatres, museums and really affordable nights out! AND THE WORLD. My favourite thing about my experience was the freedom – as an exchange student, I could study the courses I wanted to and at German universities, some students can build their own timetable. So not only was I studying lots of interesting things I wouldn’t normally be able to, like Philosophy and History, but I also managed to engineer myself a four-day weekend so I could travel easily and explore more! I visited German cities like Stuttgart and Munich and also crossed over to Switzerland to visit Zurich.

I’d urge every student to consider studying abroad, it’s an invaluable experience as you get to know an entirely different culture and country within a supportive network of the university. I loved my time studying abroad; it allowed me to make great friends from across the world and studying in another country was a really interesting experience. One thing I didn’t know about German universities is that students knock their desks at the end of a lecture or seminar to show their appreciation for their teacher @_carter.jpg – the first time this happened, it took me by surprise! HARVEY, FROM BRIDGEND

Modern Languages FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM @MYGLOBALSTORY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES AT BIRMINGHAM STUDYING ABROAD IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE! Sophie, from Birmingham, English and History. Studied a year abroad at Western University in Ontario, in Canada.

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Studying abroad doesn’t have to @sophie_kxo mean spending a year overseas. Many programmes offer a semester at an international university; you can also undertake a placement I always knew I wanted to study abroad. or internship. Birmingham has loads of options of places to go, as well as an option to do either a ‘I had the opportunity to go on a trip semester or a year abroad – which all If you’re thinking about studying abroad, to Hong Kong with the University. varies depending on your course. I studied I’d say do it! It’s a great time to experience It allowed me to immerse myself at Northeastern University in Boston. I liked living abroad, with the support of both into a new environment, which was being able to experience living in another Birmingham and the host university. something I couldn’t just let pass by. country – it’s so different from just visiting We were able to explore the deeper somewhere. BETH, FROM GODSTONE layers of the city, aspects that I would not have been able to see as just a I was able to try a range of subjects while English Literature tourist. I can confdently say that it I was studying there and I loved that it gave has changed my outlook of the world me a chance to travel around both America in general and has made me more and Canada, and meet people from all over prepared to work, live or study the world, I made friends (I hope) for life. GLOBAL CAMPUS abroad in the future.’ Since coming home, I’ve already been to Finland to visit some friends, and have With a community of students from EAAD, FROM friends from Australia coming to visit as over 150 countries, you will have a BIRMINGHAM soon as they can! global university experience even if you choose to stay on campus. Mathematics

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT BIRMINGHAM: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/STUDYABROAD 38 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WITH...? WHAT ELSE CAN

Choosing a university is a big decision and choosing the right course can sometimes be overwhelming. Just because you studied a subject at A level, it doesn’t mean you have to study it at degree level. To give you some inspiration, have a look at just a few of the alternative courses you can study at Birmingham with some of your favourite subjects.

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n Drama and Theatre Arts BA n Education BA n Civil Engineering BSc n Education BA n Environmental Science n Materials Science and n English and Creative Writing BA BSc/MSci Engineering BEng/MEng n English and Film BA n Geography and Urban and n Nuclear Engineering MEng n English Language BA Regional Planning BSc n Physics and Astrophysics n Law LLB n Geology BSc/MSci BSc/MSci n Liberal Arts and Natural n Geology and Physical n Physics with Particle Physics Sciences BA/BSc Geography BSc/MSci and Cosmology BSc/MSci n Politics BA n Theoretical Physics BSc/MSci n Social Work BA

PHYSICAL BIOLOGY: CHEMISTRY: EDUCATION: n Biological Sciences BSc/MSci n Biochemistry BSc/MSci n n n Applied Golf Management Environmental Science BSc/MSci Biomedical Science BSc Studies BSc n Human Biology BSc/MSci n Chemical Engineering n n Human Biology BSc/MSci Medicine and Surgery MBChB BEng/MEng n n n Physiotherapy BSc Palaeontology and Geology BSc/ Environmental Science n Sport, Exercise and Health MSci BSc/MSci Sciences BSc n Physiotherapy BSc n Materials Science and n n Sport, Physical Education Psychology BSc Engineering BEng/MEng and Coaching Science BSc n Sport, Exercise and Health n Pharmacy MPharm Sciences BSc WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WITH...? 39

MATHS: HISTORY: LIBERAL ARTS AND NATURAL SCIENCES  Aerospace Engineering  Anthropology and African BEng/MEng Studies BA Other programmes, such as Joint  Accounting and Finance BSc  Ancient and Medieval History BA and Combined Honours or Liberal  Computer Science BSc/MSci  Archaeology and Ancient Arts and Natural Sciences offer you  Economics BSc History BA the chance to build a personalised  Education BA  Archaeology and Anthropology programme of study based on your  Materials Science and Engineering BA interests across the arts, sciences BEng/MEng  Classics BA and social sciences.  Mechatronic and Robotic  History of Art BA Engineering BEng/MEng  Politics BA Remember, some courses including  Money, Banking and Finance BSc  Social Work BA Law and Social Policy do not require  Music BMus  Theology and Religion BA you to have studied specific subject areas and welcome applications from students with humanities or science qualifications. LANGUAGES:

 English Language BA  International Relations with Language BSc DEGREE  Modern Languages and APPRENTICESHIPS English BA  Modern Languages BA We are committed to new ways  Policy, Politics and Economics BA of learning and we are working  Russian Studies with International with industry partners to offer Relations BA programmes that will help you @_carter.jpg develop the skills that employers are looking for. Our first degree apprenticeships see a collaboration between the University’s School RELIGIOUS of Computer Science and industry STUDIES: partners and we are working with other employers to develop  Philosophy BA future programmes.  Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA  Politics, Religion and Philosophy BA  Social Policy and Criminology BA  Sociology BA  Theology and Religion BA @courteneyuob

TO SEE THESE COURSES AND FIND MORE COURSES YOU MIGHT LIKE, CHECK OUT OUR COURSE DIRECTORY, STARTING ON PAGE 40. 40 Course finder link finder Course www.birmingham.ac.uk/N400 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H400 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H402 www.birmingham.ac.uk/HFJ0 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG74 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL62 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG47 www.birmingham.ac.uk/V116 www.birmingham.ac.uk/V110 www.birmingham.ac.uk/VVC4 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV64 Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences Additionalinformation GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. www.birmingham.ac.uk/CC74 A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. www.birmingham.ac.uk/C700 www.birmingham.ac.uk/C703 A level Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry A level Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. A level Mathematics grade required A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. www.birmingham.ac.uk/C007 www.birmingham.ac.uk/C702 GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at a minimum of grade 4/C. GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at minimum of grade 4/C. For more details and full academic non-academic requirements, please see course finder. www.birmingham.ac.uk/N290 A level Mathematics grade required ü ü Year in Industry üü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Abroad n l n l l n n n n n l l n l l l n BTEC Maximum entry requirementsA level Study IB Higher Level Course length H400 3 AAB 6, 5 N400 3 AAB 6, 5 H402 4HFJ0 4/5 AAAV116 BBB 3 6, 6 5, 5 ABB 6, 5, 5 CC74 3C700 AAB 3C703 4 6, 5 AAB AAA 6, 5 6, 6 VVC4 3 ABB 6, 5, 5 V110 3LL62 3 ABB ABB 6, 5, 5 LV64 6, 5, 5 3 ABB 6, 5, 5 UCAS Code Engineering and PhysicalSciences and Engineering Environmental Lifeand Sciences DentalSciences and Medical Sciences Social Aerospace Engineering BEng Accounting and Finance BSc Aerospace Engineering MEng Aerospace Engineering (Engineering Foundation Year) BEng Ancient and Medieval History BA with a Year in Industry BSc Biochemistry (Genetics) BSc Biochemistry BSc Biochemistry MSci Biochemistry with an International Year BSc C007 4 AAA 6, 6 Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci C702 4 AAA 6, 6 Applied Golf Management Studies BSc Archaeology and Ancient History BA N290 3 ABBArtificial Intelligence and Computer Science GG74 6, 5, 5 4 AAA 6, 6 Ancient History BA Anthropology and Politics BA Archaeology and Anthropology BA Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc GG47 3 AAA 6, 6 Course www.birmingham.ac.uk/cal www.birmingham.ac.uk/eps www.birmingham.ac.uk/les www.birmingham.ac.uk/mds www.birmingham.ac.uk/coss www.birmingham.ac.uk/lans Arts and Law COURSE DIRECTORY 41

www.birmingham.ac.uk/N200 www.birmingham.ac.uk/N190 www.birmingham.ac.uk/C701 www.birmingham.ac.uk/B902 www.birmingham.ac.uk/N201 www.birmingham.ac.uk/N191 www.birmingham.ac.uk/N203 www.birmingham.ac.uk/N202 international

www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms of equivalencies: A*=8, A=7, B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, of equivalencies: A*=8,

grade 6/B in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or double award science) GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B Applications are made through the University’s International Offce www.birmingham.ac.uk/ to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C001 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C102 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C101 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE www.birmingham.ac.uk/B900 grade 6/B in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or double award science) Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C400 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C300 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C100 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C105 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. considered to be a science

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û 4 AAB 6, 5 N203 4 AAB 6, 5 N191 4 AAB 6, 5 N200 3 AAB 6, 5 – 1 B902 C400 3 AAB 6, 5 C101 4 B900 AAB 3 6, 5 AAB 6, 5 C300 3 C100 AAB 3 C105 AAB 4 6, 5 AAA 6, 5 6, 6 fnder for details) BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifcations (see course n

acceptable subjects) BTEC Extended Diploma considered (see course fnder for details of Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe BSc C701 4 AAB 6, 5 Business Management with Communications Business Management with Marketing Subject to fnal approval Business Management (Year in Industry) BSc Business Management BSc N201 4 and Year in Industry BSc Business Management with Communications BSc AAB N190 and a Year in Industry BSc 3 6, 5 Business Management with Marketing BSc AAB Certifcate in English Law N202 6, 5 3 AAB 6, 5 Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc Biological Sciences with Professional PlacementMSci C102 Biological Sciences with Study in 4 Continental Europe BSc AAA Biomedical Science BSc 6, 6 Biomedical Science MSci Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc Biological Sciences BSc Biological Sciences MSci Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc C001 4 AAA 6, 6 l

Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects unless otherwise stated and we require 32 points overall in addition.

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l informationl Additiona Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F100 A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F101 A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1R9 A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1RY A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1N1 A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F1N2 Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Mathematics and Chemistry required A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, seecourse fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/F104 A level Chemistry required. Offer will depend on subject combination, non-English-speaking university. A level Mathematics A level Mathematics see course fnder for details. Minimum Mathematics requirement GCSE grade 6/B. GCSE A in relevant language if study abroad at a ü Year in Industry ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Abroad n l n n n n n n n n n n n l n n n l BTEC CONTINUED CONTINUED

Maximum entry requirements Study A level IB Higher Level 4/5 BBB 5, 5 Course length H810 4 A*AA/AAAA 7, 6, 6 H800 3 AAA 6, 6 HW10 4+1 F100 A*AA/AAAA 7, 6, 6 3 F101 AAB–ABB 4 6, 5–6, 5, 5 AAA–AAB 6, 6–6, 5 581H 4 AAA 6, 6 F106 4 AAA–AAB 52H7 6, 6–6, 5 3 AAB 6, 5 UCAS Code

Chemical Engineering (International Study) MEng H801 4 A*AA/AAAA 7, 6, 6 Chemical Engineering Foundation Year BEng/MEng H892 4/5Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study BEng HV10 BBB 3+1 5, 5 AAA 6, 6 Chemical Engineering MEng Chemical Engineering BEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study MEng H802 Chemical Engineering with International and Industrial Study MEng 4+1 Chemistry BSc A*AA/AAAA 7, 6, 6 Chemistry MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc Chemistry with a Modern Language MSci F1R9 Chemistry with Business Management BSc 3 F1RY 4 Chemistry with Business Management MSci AAB–ABB F1N1 6, 5–6, 5, 5 3 AAA–AAB Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc/MSci F1N2 6, 6–6, 5 4 AAB–ABB Chemistry with Industrial Experience MSci F103 6, 5–6, 5, 5 AAA–AAB 6, 6–6, 5 F104 4 AAA–AAB 6, 6–6, 5 Civil and Railway Engineering MEng Chemistry with Study Abroad MSci Civil and Railway Engineering BEng Course COURSE DIRECTORY 43

www.birmingham.ac.uk/HFJ0 www.birmingham.ac.uk/I101 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H200 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H201 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H202 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H203 www.birmingham.ac.uk/G400 www.birmingham.ac.uk/FGI0 www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q820 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG46 www.birmingham.ac.uk/M901 www.birmingham.ac.uk/G401 www.birmingham.ac.uk/I103 www.birmingham.ac.uk/G402 www.birmingham.ac.uk/I10A www.birmingham.ac.uk/I102 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG6L www.birmingham.ac.uk/M902 *=8, A=7, B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, *=8,

www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms of equivalencies: A

GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. A level Mathematics grade required GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level Mathematics GCSE (Grade 7) in Latin, Greek, or a Modern Language, A level Latin(Grade B) required. A level in a Modern Language also accepted. Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q800 A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Mathematics grade required A level Biology at grade B or above. Minimum of six GCSEs 4/C toinclude English, Mathematics and a Biological subject/double award science. www.birmingham.ac.uk/B750 Please visit the course page for further entry requirements. considered to be a science

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acceptable subjects) BTEC Extended Diploma considered (see course fnder for details of BEng Civil Engineering BEng Civil Engineering (Engineering Foundation Year) HFJ0 4/5 BBB 5, 5 Civil Engineering MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng H202 Civil Engineering with International Study MEng 4 Classical Literature and Civilisation BA H203 4 AAA AAA Q820 6, 6 3 6, 6 ABB Computer Science MSci 6, 5, 5 (Physical Sciences Foundation Year) BSc Computer Science BSc Computer Science Classics BA Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc G401 4 AAA 6, 6 Computer Science/Software Engineering Criminology with Year Abroad BA Computer Science with a Year in Industry MSci Computer Science with Digital Technology I103 Partnership (PwC) BSc 5 Computer Science with Study Abroad BSc G402 A*AA Computer Science with Study Abroad MSci 4 I10A Computer Science/Software Engineering MEng 7, 6, 6 AAA 4 I102 GG46 with a Year in Industry MEng 5 4 AAA 6, 6 Criminology BA A*AA A*AA 6, 6 7, 6, 6 7, 6, 6 Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc

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Course f nder link link nder Course f www.birmingham.ac.uk/H632 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL12 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H236 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L100 www.birmingham.ac.uk/XL33 www.birmingham.ac.uk/HFJ0 www.birmingham.ac.uk/A200 www.birmingham.ac.uk/WQ43 www.birmingham.ac.uk/W440 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R2 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L1R4 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H606 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H607 www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q300 www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q3W8 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H605 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H600 www.birmingham.ac.uk/52H1 www.birmingham.ac.uk/71H9 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LX33

Additionalinformation A level Mathematics GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A A level Mathematics GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A levels must include Chemistry and Biology. GCSE 8/A* in Biology Chemistry and 7/A in Mathematics English Language or Literature. If A levels are already achieved the GCSE requirements will be relaxed. Please visit the course page for more information. You must also sit UCAT. A level English Literature grade B (A level English Language and Literature also accepted) Satisfactory performance at an admissions workshop or, if not resident in the UK, on a visual recording. Please see website for further details. A level German grade B. GCSE Mathematics 7/A. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A and A level Spanish B A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level English Literature grade B (A level English Language and Literature also accepted) A level English Literature (A level English Language and Literature also accepted) A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level Mathematics Year in Industry ü ü Abroad ü ü ü ü ü ü ü BTEC û n n n l l l l l n l n l n n l n l n l CONTINUED CONTINUED

Maximum entry requirements Study A level IB Higher Level AAB 6, 5 Course length UCAS Code WQ43 3 A200 5 AAA 6, 6 Q300 3 AAB 6, 5 L1R2 4 AAA–AAB 6, 6–6, 5 H632 4 AAA 6, 6 LL12 3 AAB LX33 6, 5 3 ABB 6, 5, 5 H236 3 AAB 6, 5 W440 3 L100 AAB–ABB 3 6, 5–6, 5, 5 AAA–AAB L1R4 6, 6–6, 5 4 XL33 3 AAA–AAB 6, 6–6, 5 ABB 6, 5, 5 H607 4 HFJ0 AAA 4/5 BBB 6, 6 5, 5 Q3W8 3 AAB 6, 5 H606 3 AAB 6, 5

Course Drama and English BA Dental Surgery BDS English BA Economics with German BSc Engineering MEng Economics and Politics BSc Education BA Engineering BEng Drama and Theatre Arts BA Economics BSc Economics with Spanish BSc Education and Sociology BA Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Engineering Foundation Year) BEng English and Creative Writing BA Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Industrial Year BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng H605 4 AAA 6, 6 Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng H600 3 AAB 6, 5 Electrical and Railway Engineering MEng 52H1 4 AAA 6, 6 Electrical and Railway Engineering BEng 71H9 3 AAB 6, 5 COURSE DIRECTORY 45

www.birmingham.ac.uk/F800 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L700 www.birmingham.ac.uk/7F83 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F750 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LK74 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F600 www.birmingham.ac.uk/QW36 www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q3W4 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F900 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F850 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F751 www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF69 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F601 www.birmingham.ac.uk/9F78 www.birmingham.ac.uk/FF68 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F80A www.birmingham.ac.uk/L701 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F801 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L70A www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, of equivalencies: A*=8,

At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject A level English Literature A level English Literature grade B Applicants applying with English Language, Literature, Language and Literature, or a Modern Foreign are eligible for an offer of ABB. Applicants without these A level subjects are welcome to apply www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q310 and will be considered for an offer of AAB. A level in English Literature or Language and grade B www.birmingham.ac.uk/Q30A At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject A level History, Medieval History or Ancient at grade B required www.birmingham.ac.uk/V100 (A level English Language and Literature also accepted) (A level English Language and Literature also accepted) At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject considered to be a science

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û QW36 3 AAB 6, 5 F80A 4 AAA 6, 6 F800 3 AAB 6, 5 L700 3 AAB 6, 5 7F83 4 AAB 6, 5 F750 4 AAB 6, 5 F600 3 ABB V100 3 6, 5, 5 AAB 6, 5 Q30A 3 F900 3 AAB ABB 6, 5 6, 5, 5 Q3W4 3 Q310 AAB 3 6, 5 AAB–ABB 6, 5–6, 5, 5 L701 4 F801 4 AAB FF68 AAB 3 6, 5 6, 5 ABB 6, 5, 5 fnder for details) BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifcations (see course n

acceptable subjects) BTEC Extended Diploma considered (see course fnder for details of English and Film BA Geography MSci Geography BSc Geology with an International Year MSci F601 4 AAA 6, 6 Environmental Science with a Professional F850 4 Geography BA AAB 6, 5 Geology MSci Environmental Science MSci Placement Abroad (Australasia) BSc Environmental Science with Year Abroad BSc Geography and Urban Regional Planning BSc F751 LK74 4 3 ABB ABB 6, 5, 5 6, 5, 5 International Year MSci Geology BSc History BA English Language and Literature BA Environmental Science BSc English with Shakespeare BA English Language BA Geology and Physical Geography with an FF69 4 AAA 6, 6 Geology and Physical Geography MSci 9F78 4 AAB 6, 5 Geography with Year Abroad BA Geography with Year Abroad BSc Geography with an International Year MSci Geology and Physical Geography BSc L70A 4 AAA 6, 6 l

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l informationl Additiona A level History, Medieval History or Ancient at grade B required www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV21 A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C301 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. For applicants without AS (minimum grade C) or A2 Chemistry, 6/B GCSE Chemistry or double award science is required. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C104 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. For applicants without AS (minimum grade C) or A2 Chemistry, 6/B GCSE Chemistry or double award science is required. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B A level in chosen language for Higher routes, grade B GCSE foreignlanguage for Beginners route. GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 6/B. www.birmingham.ac.uk/N1R9 A level Biology/Human Biology A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C103 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. For applicants without AS (minimum grade C) or A2 Chemistry, 6/B GCSE Chemistry or double award science is required. A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs www.birmingham.ac.uk/C106 to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. For applicants without AS (minimum grade C) or A2 Chemistry, 6/B GCSE Chemistry or double award science is required. GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A Year in Industry ü Abroad ü ü ü ü ü ü ü BTEC n l l l l n l n n l l l n n n l l CONTINUED

Maximum entry requirements Study A level IB Higher Level Course length UCAS Code LV21 3 AAB 6, 5 V350 3 ABB 6, 5, 5 N120 4 AAB 6, 5 L92A 4 AAB 6, 5 B140 3 AAA 6, 6 LL2A 4 AAB 6, 5 C103 3 AAB C106 4 6, 5 AAA 6, 6 L250 3 AAB 6, 5

DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

Course History and Politics BA History of Art BA with Year Abroad BA International Law and Globalisation LLB M240 3 AAA 6, 6 International Business BSc International Business with Communications BSc NP19 International Business with Language BSc 4 N1R9 AAB International Development and Politics 4 6, 5 AAB 6, 5 Human Biology with Professional Placement MSci C104 4 Human Neuroscience BSc AAA 6, 6 International Development and Politics BA L9L2 3 AAB 6, 5 International Relations and Development International Relations and Development BA LL29 3 AAB 6 ,6, 5 Human Biology BSc Human Biology MSci Human Biology with an International Year BSc C301 4 AAA 6, 6 International Relations BA with Year Abroad BA International Relations with Economics BA LL21 3 AAB 6, 5 COURSE International Relations with Economics LL2B 4 AAB 6, 6, 5 l ü GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL2B with Year Abroad BA International Relations with French BA L2R1 4 AAB 6, 6, 5 n ü A level in chosen language. A level grade B in French. www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R1 International Relations with German BA L2R2 4 AAB 6, 6, 5 n ü A level in chosen language. A level grade B in German. www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R2 International Relations with Spanish BA L2R4 4 AAB 6, 6, 5 n ü A level in chosen language. A level grade B in Spanish. www.birmingham.ac.uk/L2R4 International Relations with Year Abroad BA L25A 4 AAB 6, 6, 5 l ü www.birmingham.ac.uk/L25A Law for Graduates LLB M990 2 û Upper-second-class Honours degree or equivalent www.birmingham.ac.uk/M990 Law LLB M100 3 AAA 6, 6, 6 l ü www.birmingham.ac.uk/M100 Law with Business Studies LLB M1N1 3 AAA 6, 6, 6 l ü GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B if not offered at A or AS level www.birmingham.ac.uk/M1N1 Law with Criminology LLB M2L6 3 AAA 6, 6, 6 l ü www.birmingham.ac.uk/M2L6 Law with French Law LLB MR11 4 AAA 6, 6, 6 n ü A level French grade A www.birmingham.ac.uk/MR11 Law with German Law LLB MR12 4 AAA 6, 6, 6 n ü A level German grade A www.birmingham.ac.uk/MR12 Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences BA/BSc Y001 4 A*AA–AAA 32 overall l ü Satisfactory completion of admissions essay is required prior www.birmingham.ac.uk/Y001 to an offer being made Materials Science and Engineering BEng J5F2 3 AAB 6, 6, 5 n ü ü A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology www.birmingham.ac.uk/J5F2 Materials Science and Engineering HFJ0 4/5 BBB 5, 5, 5 l ü ü Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. www.birmingham.ac.uk/HFJ0 (Engineering Foundation Year) BEng GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. Materials Science and Engineering MEng F2H1 4 AAA 6, 6, 6 n ü ü A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology www.birmingham.ac.uk/F2H1 Materials Science and Engineering J200 4 AAA 6, 6, 6 n ü ü A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design and Technology www.birmingham.ac.uk/J200 with Industrial Experience MEng Mathematical Economics and Statistics BSc LG13 3 AAA 6, 6, 6 n A level Mathematics grade A www.birmingham.ac.uk/LG13 Mathematics (Physical Sciences Foundation Year) BSc FGI0 4/5 BBB 5, 5, 5 l Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. www.birmingham.ac.uk/FGI0 GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. Mathematics and Computer Science BSc GG14 3 AAA 6, 6, 6 n A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science MSci GI11 4 A*AA 7, 6, 6 n A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/GI11 Mathematics and Computer Science GGD4 3+1 AAA 6, 6, 6 n ü A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/GGD4 with Industrial Year BSc Mathematics and Computer Science GG41 4+1 A*AA 7, 6, 6 n ü A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG41 with Industrial Year MSci

In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms l BTEC Extended Diploma considered n BTEC only considered when combined û Not accepted ° See course fnder for details of subjects (see course fnder for details of with other qualifcations (see course considered to be a science of equivalencies: A*=8, A=7, B=6, C=4. For more details, visit acceptable subjects) fnder for details) www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses

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l informationl Additiona A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Mathematics Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A level Chemistry and a second science°. Minimum of fve GCSEs to include English, Mathematics and double award science at grade 4/C. www.birmingham.ac.uk/C720 A level Mathematics Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology A level Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Design Technology www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ35 A level Mathematics www.birmingham.ac.uk/HJ53 A level Mathematics A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics A level Mathematics. GCSE grade or C in relevant language. www.birmingham.ac.uk/G141 A level Mathematics or Further A level Mathematics A level Mathematics A level Biology and Chemistry grade A. GCSEs must include English (Language www.birmingham.ac.uk/A100 and Literature), Mathematics, Biology Chemistry (or double award science) at grade 6/B minimum. UCAT required. We calculate an application score, taking into account GCSE and UCAT results as well contextual information. For detailed guidance, please see course fnder. Year in Industry ü Abroad ü ü ü BTEC n n n n n û n n l l n n l n n l n n n l n CONTINUED CONTINUED

Maximum entry requirements Study A level IB Higher Level Course length UCAS Code G103 4 A*AA 7, 6, 6 G100 3 AAA 6, 6 H301 4 AAA 6, 6 H300 3 AAB 6, 5 HFJ0 4/5 BBB 5, 5 C720 3 A100 AAB 5 AAA 6, 5 6, 6 HFJ0 4/5 BBB 5, 5 DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

Course Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe BSc G141 4 AAA 6, 6 Mathematics with Business Management MSci G1NF 4 A*AA 7, 6, 6 Mathematics with Business Management BSc G1N2 3 AAA 6, 6 Mathematics MSci Mathematics BSc Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year MEng H303 5 AAA 6, 6 Mechanical Engineering MEng (Engineering Foundation Year) BEng Mechanical Engineering BEng Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Foundation Year) BEng Medical Biochemistry BSc Medicine and Surgery MBChB Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng H330 4 AAA 6, 6 Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering Mechanical and Materials Engineering BEng Mechanical and Materials Engineering MEng HJ35 Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) BEng 3 HJ53 4 H302 AAB 3 AAA 6, 5 AAB 6, 6 6, 5 Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering MEng HH63 4 AAA 6, 6 Mathematics with a Year in Industry BSc G102 3+1 AAA 6, 6 Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng H305 Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering BEng 4 H6H3 AAA 3 6, 6 AAB 6, 5 Mathematics with an International Year BSc G104 4 AAA 6, 6 COURSE 49

www.birmingham.ac.uk/N300 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H822 www.birmingham.ac.uk/H821 www.birmingham.ac.uk/FGI0

www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, of equivalencies: A*=8,

or LCM music theory qualifcations will also be considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English,Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page www.birmingham.ac.uk/B703 Minimum of 2:1 in a life science degree. UCAT is required. We score anapplication based on various factors, and this information can be accessed from our course page. www.birmingham.ac.uk/A101 A level grade B is required for each advanced language you wish to study. It www.birmingham.ac.uk/R901 also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish. A level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to take atAdvanced level www.birmingham.ac.uk/R9N1 A level Music grade A. BTEC applicants also require A. ABRSM grade 7–8 theory is accepted as an alternative to A level Music, provided three A levels have been taken. Applicants with equivalent Trinity www.birmingham.ac.uk/W302 A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. for further entry requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English,Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page www.birmingham.ac.uk/B706 for further entry requirements. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English,Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page www.birmingham.ac.uk/B708 for further entry requirements. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English,Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page www.birmingham.ac.uk/B702 for further entry requirements. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English,Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page www.birmingham.ac.uk/B705 for further entry requirements. considered to be a science

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Additionalinformation At least one science° A level subject At least one science° A level subject A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page for further entry requirements. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page for further entry requirements. A minimum of fve GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. Please visit the course fnder page for further entry requirements. A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four offer) A level Chemistry and at least one further science from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B. This programme is designed for international students. Only open applications from students who are classed as 'overseas' for fees. A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A A level Chemistry and at least one further science from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. GCSE at grade 6/B. Applicants taking A level Mathematics are not considered. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade 6/B required. A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four offer) At least one science° A level subject A level Mathematics and Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of four A level offer) A level Mathematics and Physics grades A*A A level Mathematics and Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of four A level offer) Year in Industry Abroad ü ü ü ü ü ü BTEC l l l l l l l n n n n n n l n l n CONTINUED CONTINUED

Maximum entry requirements Study A level IB Higher Level Course length UCAS Code FC70 4 AAA 6, 6 8C63 4 AAB 6, 5 FC69 3 ABB 6, 5, 5 B707 4 ABB 6, 5, 5 B704 3 BBB 5, 5 B709 4 ABB 6, 5, 5 V500 3 AAB 6, 5 F300 3 A*AA–AAAA 7, 6, 6 B231 5 AAB 6, 5 FFH5 4 A*AA 7, 6, 6 B230 4 AAB 6, 5 F303 4 A*AA 7, 6, 6 FF35 3 A*AA–AAAA 7, 6, 6 VV56 3 F301 4 ABB A*AA–AAAA 7, 6, 6 6, 5, 5

Course Palaeontology and Geology with an International Year MSci Palaeontology and Geology MSci Palaeontology and Geology BSc Nursing – Mental Health MNurs Nursing – Mental Health BNurs Nursing – Child and Mental Health (Dual Registration) MNurs Philosophy BA Physics BSc Pharmacy 5-year MPharm (integrated pre-registration format) Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc FF3M 4 Physics and Astrophysics MSci A*AA–AAAA 7, 6, 6 Pharmacy MPharm (4-year) Physics (International Study) MSci Physics (Physical Sciences Foundation Year) BSc FGI0 4/5 BBB Physics and Astrophysics BSc 5, 5 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA Physics (International Study) BSc COURSE DIRECTORY 51

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www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms of equivalencies: A*=8, A=7, B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, of equivalencies: A*=8,

A level Biology/Human Biology or PE at grade A. Minimum of seven GCSEsgrade 6/B or above including Mathematics, English and Science. For details of www.birmingham.ac.uk/B160 non-academic conditions including work experience, please see course fnder. GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A (or AA as part of four offer) A level Mathematics and Physics, grades A*A GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B A level in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology,Physics, Psychology, Mathematics/Further Mathematics or Statistics www.birmingham.ac.uk/C802 Offer will depend on subject combination, see course fnder for details For students wishing to pursue a career in Primary or Early Years www.birmingham.ac.uk/C800 teaching, it is essential to hold a GCSE Science at grade C considered to be a science

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l Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects unless otherwise stated and we require 32 points overall in addition.

Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects unless otherwise stated and we require 32 points overall in addition. addition. in overall points 32 require we and stated otherwise unless subjects Level Higher for are scores IB Footnote:

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In relation to GCSE reforms, we can confrm our position in terms of equivalencies: A*=8, A=7, B=6, C=4. For more details, visit A=7, of equivalencies: A*=8, www.birmingham.ac.uk/newgcses

l informationl Additiona A level Russian grade B or equivalent is required if you plan to take thelanguage at Advanced level www.birmingham.ac.uk/RL72 Not directly admissible via UCAS. Students apply at the end of their frst year based on their performance. A level Mathematics A*, Physics A* or Further Mathematics A*, Physics A A level Mathematics A*, Physics A* or Further Mathematics A*, Physics A A level Mathematics A*, Physics GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at minimum of grade 4/C. A level requirements dependent on the number of science subjects being offered – please see course fnder. GCSE Mathematics, English and a science at minimum of grade 4/C. A level requirements dependent on the number of preferred subjects being offered – please see course fnder. A level Mathematics A*, Physics considered to be a science

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acceptable subjects) BTEC Extended Diploma considered (see course fnder for details of Course Russian Studies and International Relations BA RL72 4 AAB 6, 5 Social Policy and Criminology Year Abroad BA L67A 4 ABB 6, 5, 5 Sociology with Year Abroad BA Social Policy and Criminology BA Sociology BA Theoretical Physics MSci Social Policy and Sociology Year Abroad BA L34A Social Policy with Year Abroad BA 4 Social Work with Year Abroad BA ABB 6, 5, 5 Sociology and Criminology with Year Abroad BA L39A 4 ABB 6, 5, 5 Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci F3DG 4 Theoretical Physics BSc A*A*A 7, 6 Social Policy and Sociology BA Social Policy BA Social Work BA Sociology and Criminology BA Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences BSc BC17 BSc Science Coaching and Education Physical Sport, C6L4 3 3 Theology and Religion BA AAA–ABB AAB–ABB 6, 6–6, 5, 5 Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc 6, 5–6, 5, 5 FG31 3 A*AA 7, 6, 6

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e combinatione Cours Anthropology and African Studies BA Anthropology and Classical Literature Civilisation BA Anthropology and History BA Anthropology and Politics BA Archaeology and Ancient History BA Classical Literature and Civilisation Philosophy BA Economics and Politics BSc Education and Sociology BA English and Classical Literature Civilisation BA English and History BA English and History of Art BA English and Philosophy BA Geography and Urban Regional Planning BSc History and of Art BA History and Philosophy BA History and Politics BA History and Theology BA International Development and Politics BA International Development and Politics with Year Abroad BA International Relations and Development with Year Abroad BA Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering BEng Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering MEng International Relations and Development BA www.birmingham.ac.uk/cal Arts and Law JOINT JOINT HONOURS Mathematics and Computer Science BSc GG14 AAA 6, 6, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science MSci GI11 A*AA 7, 6, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GI11 Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year BSc GGD4 AAA 6, 6, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GGD4 Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year MSci GG41 A*AA 7, 6, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GG41 Mathematics and Music BA GW13 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GW13 Mathematics and Philosophy BA GV15 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/GV15 Modern Languages and English BA 7Q6Q AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/7Q6Q Modern Languages and History BA R9V1 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/R9V1 Modern Languages and History of Art BA 5QV1 ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/5QV1 Modern Languages and Music BA R752 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/R752 Philosophy and Sociology BA VL53 ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/VL53 Politics and International Relations BA L256 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L256 Politics and International Relations with Year Abroad BA L257 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L257 Politics and Philosophy BA VL52 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/VL52 Politics and Philosophy with Year Abroad BA LV25 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LV25 Politics and Social Policy BA LL42 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL42 Politics and Social Policy with Year Abroad BA LL24 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL24 Politics and Sociology BA LL32 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL32 Politics and Sociology with Year Abroad BA LL23 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL23 Russian Studies and International Relations BA RL72 AAB 6, 6, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/RL72 Social Policy and Criminology BA L673 ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L673 Social Policy and Criminology with Year Abroad BA L67A ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L67A Social Policy and Sociology BA LL43 ABB 5, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LL43 Social Policy and Sociology with Year Abroad BA L34A ABB 5, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L34A Sociology and Criminology BA LM39 ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/LM39 Sociology and Criminology with Year Abroad BA L39A ABB 6, 5, 5 www.birmingham.ac.uk/L39A Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics BSc FG31 A*AA 7, 6, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/FG31 Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics MSci F3DG A*A*A 7, 7, 6 www.birmingham.ac.uk/F3DG

*All Joint Honours programmes involving two Modern Languages are offered as part of BA Modern Languages. See online for details. Footnote: IB scores are for Higher Level subjects and we require 32 points overall in addition 55 56 JOINT HONOURS

JOINT HONOURS COMBINATIONS

African StudiesAnthropology Applied MathematicsArchaeology andClassical Ancient Literature HistoryComputer and CivilisationScienceComputer ScienceCriminology with IndustrialCriminology Year withEconomics Year AbroadEducation English Geography History History of Art African Studies LT65 Anthropology LT65 LQ68 LV61 Applied Mathematics Archaeology and Ancient History VV14 Classical Literature and Civilisation LQ68 QQ3V Computer Science Computer Science with Industrial Year Criminology Criminology with Year Abroad Economics Education English QQ3V QV3C QV3H Geography History LV61 VV14 QV3C VV13 History of Art QV3H VV13 International Relations International Relations with Year Abroad Materials Science Mathematics GG141 GGD42 Mechanical Engineering Modern Languages 7Q6Q R9V1 5QV1 Music Philosophy QV85 QV3M VV15 Philosophy with Year Abroad Politics LL62 LL12 LV21 Russian Studies Social Policy L673 L67A Social Policy with Year Abroad Sociology LM39 L39A XL33 Sociology with Year Abroad Theology VV16 Theoretical Physics FG314 Urban and Regional Planning LK74

1 MSci route available (UCAS code GI11) 2 MSci route available (UCAS code GG41) 3 MEng route available (UCAS code HJ53) 4 MSci route available (UCAS code F3DG) JOINT HONOURS 57

International RelationsInternational RelationsMaterials with Science YearMathematics Abroad Mechanical EngineeringModern LanguagesMusic Philosophy Philosophy withPolitics Year AbroadRussian StudiesSocial Policy Social Policy withSociology Year AbroadSociology withTheology Year Abroad Theoretical PhysicsUrban and Regional Planning

LL62 FG314

QV85 GG141 GGD42 L673 LM39 L67A L39A LL12 XL33 7Q6Q QV3M LK74 R9V1 VV15 LV21 VV16 5QV1 L256 RL72 L257 HJ353 GW13 GV15 HJ353 R752 GW13 R752 GV15 VL52 VL53 LV25 L256 L257 VL52 LV25 LL42 LL24 LL32 LL23 RL72 LL42 LL43 LL24 VL53 LL32 LL43 L34A LL23

If you want to study a combination of languages, then this can be done through the Single Honours BA Modern Languages degree (R901), which allows you to study one, two or three languages. For the full range of language combinations, including Joint Honours courses, please visit www.mychoices.bham.ac.uk Please see page 49 for entry requirements and further information. 58 HOW TO APPLY HOW

WRITING YOUR TO APPLY APPLICATION

We have online resources that At the University of Birmingham, we as academically excellent and bold, you might fnd useful, including welcome applications from students of independent thinkers who will beneft our personal statement writing all ages, nationalities and backgrounds from their degree programme. video, which is full of tips from to study with us. Your application is our academics and current considered through your personal All applications to our undergraduate students to help you write a statement, references and your predicted programmes must be made through great personal statement. and obtained grades. We look to admit the Universities and Colleges Admissions those who will thrive in our community Service (UCAS), online at www.ucas.com www.birmingham.ac.uk/ personalstatement

OPEN DAYS YOUR PERSONAL 1ST UCAS Make sure you visit us at one STATEMENT DEADLINE of our 2021 campus open days. You 15 OCTOBER can fnd more information about our Write your personal statement, open days and visiting us online. which universities consider as part Last date for receipt of applications www.birmingham.ac.uk/opendays of your application. For tips, visit: from those applying for Medicine www.birmingham.ac.uk/ (A100 and A101) and Dentistry personalstatement (A200) and from all applicants who include Oxford and Cambridge among their entries.

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UCAS OPEN SEPTEMBER Opening date for receipt by UCAS of DISRUPTION TO YOUR STUDIES application for admission in September 2022.

We acknowledge that you may have been impacted UK students (via school or college) during your studies by the Covid-19 pandemic and the All UK schools and colleges are registered with UCAS, and they manage their students’ cancellation of exams in the UK or elsewhere. We will applications for them. Your school or college will continue to take this into consideration where appropriate guide you through the online application process during your application, and you can fnd the latest and will submit the fnal application on your behalf. information about our admissions policies on our website. Please note UCAS deadlines may be subject to change. HOW TO APPLY 59

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Once your application has been received by UCAS, it will be forwarded to the University for consideration. The University considers all applications submitted by the 15 RESULTS DAY AND WHAT TO DO NEXT January deadline (15 October for Medicine and Dentistry) equally, using consistent criteria. Clearing opens in July for applicants still seeking a place. Many applications will receive a decision within 15 working days. However, for programmes that interview as part See UCAS for details: www.ucas.com/clearing of the selection process or that are very competitive, the consideration process will take longer. Once we have made At Birmingham, we may have selected places available a decision, you will receive notifcation of this and be able for high-quality applicants. to view the decision on UCAS Track. If you receive an offer, we will also send you further, detailed information. Once we receive your results, we will automatically accept you if you meet the terms of your offer. If you do not meet the terms of For further details on how we assess applications, please your offer, we will consider whether we can still offer you a place see our Code of Practice: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ – this will depend on whether there are still places available on admissionstudents your programme and the grades you have achieved.

2ND UCAS ACCOMMODATION OFFER RESULTS DEADLINE OPEN DAY DECISION JULY 15 JANUARY MID -MARCH EARLY MAY International Baccalaureate and BTEC results are received Last date for all applications Visit our accommodation open Last date for informing by UCAS and passed on to from all other UK/EU students. day in mid-March to see lots UCAS of your decisions on universities directly. You will Applications received after of accommodation options. your offers (UK/EU students). also need to submit any other this date may be considered You will need to notify UCAS results you may have received. by some programmes, but this which universities you are Last date for informing UCAS is not guaranteed. accepting as your Firm and of your decisions on your Insurance choices. offers (international students). JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL

2022 OFFER-HOLDER VISIT DAYS UCAS CLOSED OCT–APRIL 30 JUNE Offer-Holder Visit Days run from October to April. If you receive an offer Last date for receipt of from us, we’ll invite you to meet current staff and students and tour the applications. Applications facilities. Applicants for some programmes may be invited to attend an received by UCAS after 30 interview or visit the University before we can decide to make an offer. June will go into Clearing.

FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT APPLYING THROUGH YOUR SCHOOL OR COLLEGE, OR ARE AN EU OR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/HOWTOAPPLY 60 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY

To be considered by Birmingham, you will need to meet the University’s general entry requirements as well as the specifc entry requirements of your chosen programme.

CONTEXTUAL OFFERS Dentistry (A200) programmes). For YOUR Our Contextual Offer scheme is an example, where our standard offer is BIRMINGHAM OFFER alternative route to undergraduate study AAA, the offer would be AAA or AAB for talented students, and recognises the plus A in the EPQ. We believe that this The type of offer you receive from potential of students whose personal recognises the importance of independent Birmingham is personal to you circumstances may have restricted learning and the value of this qualifcation depending on a range of factors, achievement at school or college. If you as preparation for higher education. including your GCSE results, are eligible to beneft from our Contextual the subjects you’re studying and Offer scheme, you will receive an offer that other qualifcations, your predicted is one grade lower than the typical offer. GENERAL ENTRY grades, your personal statement, REQUIREMENTS your reference and your personal You may be eligible if you have spent circumstances. time in local authority care (and you have We require a minimum of three documented this on your UCAS form) A levels (or equivalent from other The best way to fnd out what Your or if your home postcode is in a low accepted qualifcations) and Birmingham Offer might be is to progression to higher education GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics complete our Offer Calculator on neighbourhood. www.birmingham.ac. and English. Please note that our website. This tells you whether uk/contextualoffer some programmes will have higher you are likely to receive an offer for requirements than this minimum a particular course, and the type PATHWAYS TO BIRMINGHAM standard. We also consider other of offer you can expect, based on If you are eligible for, and successfully level 3 qualifcations such as the the grades you have achieved and complete one of our Year 12 or 13 International Baccalaureate, expect to achieve. This will help you Pathways programmes, you will receive BTECs, the Welsh Baccalaureate, to make an informed decision about an alternative entry offer. This is normally Scottish Highers and the whether that course is the right one two A level grades (or equivalent) below Cambridge Pre-U. Typical offers for you. the standard offer. for A level and IB, as well as any www.birmingham.ac.uk/pathways required subjects, are listed on our The University of Birmingham course pages – please always makes a number of different EXTENDED PROJECT check online for the most types of offer. The maximum entry QUALIFICATION (EPQ) up-to-date and detailed requirements for each of our Applicants who offer the EPQ and meet information. programmes can be found on the our offer criteria will be made the standard relevant course fnder page on offer for their programme of choice, and an For more information, please visit: our website and in this directory. alternative offer which will be one grade www.birmingham.ac.uk/ug-entry Please visit www.birmingham. lower plus a grade A in the EPQ (with the ac.uk/ybo for more information exception of our Medicine (A100) and about Your Birmingham Offer. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 61

QUALIFICATION REFORM A levels KEY ADMISSIONS POLICIES We treat all A levels equally and, therefore, will not differentiate between reformed International Baccalaureate (IB) Special requirements linear and modular A levels in terms of Our policy on the IB qualifcation is For some programmes in medical grades required. However, please note focused on attainment in the Higher and health sciences or where there that where a separate pass/fail mark is Level subjects. Therefore, offers are is contact with vulnerable adults or awarded in the reformed Science A levels, based on three Higher Level grades children, a full Disclosure and Barring we will ask for the overall grade plus a with a minimum overall mark of 32. Service (DBS) check is required. You pass in the practical for entry to our (Note that this excludes Liberal Arts may also be required to sign a Code Science and Engineering degrees. and Natural Sciences – see page 47). of Professional Conduct and meet Fitness to Practise requirements. Some GCSEs BTECs programmes may also require certain Applicants who offer reformed GCSEs Many programmes will be happy to immunisations and a health declaration. will be asked for the following grade accept the BTEC Extended Diploma equivalence: A* = 8, A = 7, B = 6, C = 4. qualifcation, and combinations of International qualifcations BTECs and A levels, providing that any We accept a wide range of BTECs subject-specifc requirements are met. international qualifcations – for more Acceptability of BTEC qualifcations, Not all of our programmes will accept information, go to: www.birmingham. including reformed BTECs, varies from BTEC qualifcations alone for entry. ac.uk/search programme to programme – please check Please check the relevant course online for further information. fnder page on our website for detailed International A levels and iGCSEs programme requirements. We accept all International GCSEs and A levels as equivalent qualifcations TERMS AND CONDITIONS Access to HE to standard GCSEs and A levels. Access to HE qualifcations will be Before you apply, please visit our considered by some programmes. English language requirements website to view essential information However, this is usually on a case-by- Applicants whose frst language is for all applicants: www.birmingham. case basis – check our online course not English will be required to provide ac.uk/applicantinformation fnder for more information. evidence of their English profciency. Please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ If the University makes you an offer, Applicants returning to education internationalentry and you decide to accept it, a contract We welcome applications from will be formed between you and the people who have been out of education UCAS Tariff University. The website includes for some time and who may not meet UCAS operate a tariff points system important terms, conditions and the standard programme entry and although we will use this to help requirements that will apply to that requirements. We encourage such assess qualifcations, we do not make contract, and on which the University applicants to contact the relevant offers based on tariff points. Please will rely in its future relationship with admissions tutor in the frst instance note that in addition to tariff information, you. It is essential that you read them to discuss the suitability of your all qualifcations are assessed on the carefully. qualifcations and experience. basis of their suitability for your programme of study. Information set out in the prospectus and on the University website is accurate at the date of publication. (February 2021) 62 COSTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT COSTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

A university degree is a great investment in your future. We want you to have all the facts so you can manage your fnances throughout your university life and beyond.

THE CHAMBERLAIN AWARD For UK students beginning their studies expenses. The amount that you can in September 2022, we intend to charge borrow to help with your living costs will the maximum approved tuition fee per be determined by your household income The Chamberlain Award is a means- year (previously £9,250 for 2021–22) and where you choose to study. tested bursary that supports students for our full-time undergraduate courses, from across the UK who are under- subject to Offce for Students’ approval. To fnd out more about fees and represented at the University. funding at Birmingham, including Loans from the government are available international fees, visit: To fnd out more about the award and for all eligible full-time UK students to www.birmingham.ac.uk/ug-fees to check if you are eligible, please visit: cover tuition fees and assist with living www.birmingham.ac.uk/chamberlain

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT

You should apply at www.gov.uk/ studentfnance, following the link for your place of residence as soon as you have applied for your course. You don’t have to wait until you’ve received an offer of a place to study before you apply. COSTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT 63

SCHOLARSHIPS

MUSIC SPORT We offer a number of Music University of Birmingham Sport & Scholarships each year. Offering Fitness offers scholarships each year approximately 17 hours of musical to international-level performers from tuition per year for three years (total any academic department and of equivalent cash value of £3,000), any nationality. Scholarship support these scholarships are open to consists of facility membership, I received a scholarship from the Medical prospective students who are strength and conditioning work, School which allowed me to visit France performing at a Grade 8 standard sports science and medicine services for my summer placement. Without this, in an instrument or vocals and have (including physiotherapy), lifestyle I would have been unable to undertake a an offer of a place on a full-time workshops and help with sports- Research Project abroad, I really valued undergraduate programme (other specifc expenditure. this experience! than a programme offered by the Department of Music) at the University. Find out more: HANNAH, www.sportandftness.bham.ac.uk/ FROM TENBURY WELLS Find out more: student-sport/scholarships www.birmingham.ac.uk/ Biomedical Science musicscholarships SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Depending on the subject you have chosen to study, there may be additional scholarships available to you. The eligibility criteria can vary depending on the School, but students STUDENT SAYS: are usually judged on their academic performance and/or fnancial need, ‘BIRMINGHAM OFFERS EVERYTHING YOU with scholarships offered in addition COULD NEED FROM to the Chamberlain Award. A MAJOR CITY AT A FRACTION OF THE Find out if you are eligible for COST OF LONDON.’ a School scholarship here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ugfund

Scholarship information is based on 2020 entry. For the latest information and to fnd out if you are eligible, please check the undergraduate funding database: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ugfund

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FUNDING YOUR STUDIES: WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/FUNDING 64 COST OF LIVING COST OF LIVING

What does it cost to live in Birmingham? Money can often be a worry to students applying to university and while they’re here – but there are lots of things you can do to keep your costs down.

On a typical night out, I tend to spend around £20. However, this certainly varies. There is such diverse nightlife in Birmingham and this comes with varying prices!

@courteneyuob @_carter.jpg I have found the cost of living here to be very reasonable. Transport, food and accommodation are all very I’ve had a range of paid jobs while accessible to students. To add, I I’ve been at University, including working have found Birmingham to be a very as a Geography Student Ambassador. student-friendly city: both socially All of the part-time work opportunities and cost-wise. I always do my food the University offers are sensitive to shopping in Aldi as I prefer to cook my workload and I am able to decide for myself rather than go out for food. how much I do based around my free STUDENT SAYS: I have found it to be a lot cheaper and time and deadlines. ‘I COOK MORE BECAUSE (mostly) healthier. I also enjoy cooking IT’S CHEAPER BUT because it is a nice break from KAMIL, FROM REDDITCH WE GO OUT FOR studying. But I like to try a new dish MEALS FOR SPECIAL in a restaurant and then recreate it Geography OCCASIONS LIKE BIRTHDAYS.’ at home (for half the price!).

CARTER, FROM MANCHESTER

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HOW MUCH DOES WHAT ’S YOUR GO- TO A NIGHT OUT COST? BUDGET MEAL?

‘I am really savvy, so £5 in Aldi on ‘Vegan Madras curry!’ Sophie, from Including taxis to town and back, their own-brand drinks, free entry Birmingham, English and History drinks and of course food at the end at the Nightingale before 11.00pm of the night, a night out costs me about and then a few drinks for £1 each!’ ‘I’d get all the ingredients from Aldi a maximum of £20. Sophie, from Birmingham, for a big stir-fry!’ Eve, from Derby, English and History English Literature Birmingham is really affordable. I have never thought to myself that something is ‘About £20, breaking down as £4 ‘Buy some pasta, chicken and sauce, overpriced. I think this is because it is very for wine at pre-drinks, £5 on Ubers or maybe a cheeky Tesco pizza.’ much a student city with so many different (it’s nothing when you split it with Courteney, from Stourton, universities and therefore, students. For your friends), £5 for a ticket and English with Creative Writing most of my shopping, I go to either Tesco £10 for drinks.’ Eve, from Derby, or Aldi. But I am very partial to take-out English Literature ‘Oven pizza… or a sausage and and especially living in Selly Oak this year, veggie tray bake!’ Carter, from where there are so many different dining ‘My strategy for a night out is to use Manchester, Mechanical options in such close proximity, it’s quite £10 cash and then leave my card at Engineering hard to resist. home so it’s all I can spend!’ George, from Bristol, Policy, ‘Pitta pizzas – slice pitta breads in RUMALI, FROM POOLE Politics and Economics half, add some tomato paste and mixed herbs and top with all your Politics and ‘£20 for taxis, drinks and event leftover vegetables or meat!’ Katie, International Relations tickets!’ Kamil, from Redditch, from Doncaster, Philosophy Geography ‘A big batch of veggie spaghetti bolognese or a curry – then freeze it for days when I can’t be bothered STUDENT SAYS: to cook!’ Beth, from Godstone, English Literature ‘I SPEND ABOUT £9, INCLUDING A TICKET AND TAXI...THEN EXTRAS ON ‘I would probably go to Subway…’ A DRINK IN THE Eaad, from Birmingham, CLUB AND CHICKEN Mathematics AFTERWARDS!’

‘My go-to student speciality has to be fajitas! Very easy to fx up with some chicken or a vegan alternative, plus lots of veg and a cheap salsa to top make it delicious and affordable!’ Harvey, from Bridgenorth, Modern Languages

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THE BIRMINGHAM OFFER CALCULATOR SEE IF YOU’RE LIKELY TO RECEIVE AN OFFER

Choosing a university is a really exciting and important decision, but it can also be a bit scary. Wouldn’t it be great to fnd out if you could get a place at university, immediately and before you apply?

Unique to Birmingham, we have developed a tool that will do exactly that. Our Offer Calculator will tell you immediately whether you are likely to receive an offer from us, and what that offer might be. All you need to do is put in your predicted and achieved grades to fnd out. n Find out immediately if you are likely to receive an offer from Birmingham n Discover similar subjects you might not have considered – or even know about n Applicable if you’re studying for A levels, BTEC or the International Baccalaureate

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