2018 ADMISSIONS Contents

Welcome 4 The city on your doorstep 7 Exploring the UK 8 Why Birmingham? 10 The city of Birmingham 12 A home away from home 14 Life in Birmingham 16 Learn with the best 18 Making important things happen 19 Supporting you 20 Build your future at Birmingham 24 Alumni – a relationship for life 26 Campus developments 28 Campus life 30 Green campus at the heart of a vibrant city 32 Student accommodation 34 Funding your studies 38 Scholarships and funding opportunities 39 Flexible learning at Birmingham 40 Foundation Pathways 42 Postgraduate Pathways 44 A world of opportunities 46 A global outlook 48 Introduction to course listings 49 Course listings 50 Entry requirements 62 How to apply 66 How to find out more 68 The small print – essential information for all students 69 What next? 74 ONLINE CHATS

We regularly host live, online chats on a variety of topics. You will have @unibirmingham the opportunity to chat with our staff, students and alumni about /unibirmingham programmes available and what it’s like to live and study in the city of Birmingham. @unibirmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk/livechats www.birmingham.ac.uk 2018 Admissions 3 The global university at the heart of an ambitious city 2018 Admissions 5

Welcome

We are proud to have been welcoming international students to our beautiful Edgbaston campus for over 100 years. We are an outward-looking, international institution, which has always and will continue to open its arms to staff and students from all nationalities and buildings were completed in 1900. backgrounds. You are a central part of our As a student here you will benefit from community, bringing global experience, a new library incorporating the latest IT new ideas and an international outlook, learning technology, a new sports centre which contribute to the academic and with 50-metre pool, and exceptional social richness of our global university. new student accommodation.

At Birmingham we encourage bold, The University of Birmingham has independent thinking and provide a history of firsts, and in 2018 the exceptional academic programmes University will open a campus in Dubai, that will stretch and challenge you. demonstrating our ambition as an One of our strengths lies in understanding outward looking, world-class institution. that every student is an individual with The University of Birmingham Dubai will a unique learning style. For this reason encompass our heritage, prestige and you will benefit from enhanced personal global renown, giving its pioneering first tutoring alongside the latest learning students the opportunity to benefit from facilities and new technologies, such a British education, that is recognised as our virtual learning environment. and valued by employers and academic Following the University’s recent institutions around the world. Birmingham outstanding performance in the Quality is already recognised in the top one Assurance Association’s (QAA) Higher per cent of the world’s universities. Education Review, our distinctive This landmark development builds on approach to research-led teaching and our international teaching activities in learning has been recognised again with Singapore and China and our extensive a Gold rating in the UK’s new Teaching international research collaborations. Excellence Framework (TEF). By choosing to study at Birmingham, The reputation of a great university you choose to join a forward-thinking, depends not only upon the quality of leading global university in a lively, education, but on the quality of research. multicultural city, set on a beautiful leafy The results of the last Research Excellence estate, widely acknowledged as one of Framework (REF) in 2014 confirmed our the world’s greatest university campuses. position amongst a handful of institutions You will build lifelong friendships, and that can demonstrate world-leading or become part of a powerful global internationally renowned research across network of Birmingham alumni. such a broad range of subjects. We look forward to welcoming you to We are committed to investing in our campus, and to playing our part in your success and the University’s historic future success. campus is undergoing one of the most exciting and transformational Professor Sir David Eastwood redevelopments since its original Vice-Chancellor 6 International Prospectus

Please note: journey times are for guidance only and are based on the average time taken for off-peak trains travelling between mainland UK city centre stations.

Edinburgh

5–6 hours by train

3–4 hours by train Belfast

Leeds 1–2 hours by train

Liverpool Dublin 1HR 20

Amsterdam Berlin BIRMINGHAM 1HR 45 Cardiff London

Paris

1HR 15

FACT p Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of its population p We are the only university in mainland Britain with our own railway station on campus, aptly named ‘University’ p With over 8,000 acres of parks and open space, Birmingham is one of the greenest cities in the UK 2018 Admissions 7

The city on your doorstep

STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM MEANS THAT YOU BENEFIT FROM BOTH AN EXCITING AND BUSY CITY, AS WELL AS A BEAUTIFUL, HISTORIC CAMPUS. IF YOU LIKE THE BUZZ OF A VIBRANT CITY, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO TRANSPORT YOURSELF INTO THE HEART OF BIRMINGHAM.

A FULL TAXI OF FRIENDS CAN COST AS LITTLE AS £3 EACH FROM THE CITY TO CAMPUS, PERFECT CATCH THE TRAIN FROM AFTER A FUN NIGHT OUT TAXI UNIVERSITY STATION STRAIGHT TO BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET IN EIGHT MINUTES WITH BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT ON YOUR DOORSTEP, TRAVELLING TO MAINLAND EUROPE COULDN’T BE EASIER. EXPLORE THE TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE AND STREETS OF AMSTERDAM WALK ALONG THE CANALS THAT LIKE A LOCAL OR BE IN RUN FROM CAMPUS INTO THE PARIS IN TIME FOR DINNER HEART OF BIRMINGHAM 8 International Prospectus

Exploring the UK

AT BIRMINGHAM, YOU BENEFIT FROM LIVING IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY. THERE IS A MAJOR RAILWAY STATION IN BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE, AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND LINKS TO THE COUNTRY’S BIG MOTORWAYS. YOU WILL FIND IT EASY TO TAKE A TRIP AND EXPLORE ALL CORNERS OF THE UK. HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE FANTASTIC PLACES YOU CAN VISIT.

Stonehenge Snowdonia National Park

Giant’s Causeway Land’s End 1 2018 Admissions 9

Tourist attractions 1 John O’Groats 2 Giant’s Causeway 3 Lake District 4 Snowdonia National Park 5 Cheddar Gorge 6 Stonehenge 7 Land’s End

Edinburgh 5–6 hours by train 2

3 3–4 hours by train Belfast

York 1–2 hours by train Liverpool

Dublin 4

BIRMINGHAM Cambridge Stratford-upon-Avon Swansea Oxford Cardiff London 5 Bath 6 Canterbury Brighton

7 10 International Prospectus Why Birmingham?

WHEN YOU CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM, YOU ARE CHOOSING TO STUDY AT AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY, RENOWNED FOR CHANGING LIVES AND TRANSFORMING SOCIETY.

By studying here, you will be emulating some of the most prominent thinkers this country has produced. Birmingham THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM offers the best of both worlds, a stunning green campus just a few minutes from the WAS THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES exciting, vibrant city centre. When you choose Birmingham, you will benefit from high-quality teaching in a world-class UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR research institution that nurtures talent and will support you throughout your FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT 2016. life and career. THE UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY Over 6,500 WAS AWARDED OF BIRMINGHAM STUDENTS FROM A GOLD RATING IS ONE OF THE 150 COUNTRIES: IN THE NEW TOP RESEARCH BIRMINGHAM HAS TEACHING EXCELLENCE UNIVERSITIES ONE OF THE LARGEST FRAMEWORK (TEF). IN THE COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITIES IN THE UK. RUSSELL GROUP.

FINALIST HEA Global Teaching 2017 FINALIST FOR THE GLOBAL TEACHING Excellence Award 2017 EXCELLENCE AWARDS (HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY). 2018 Admissions 11

RICH IN HERITAGE AND CULTURE, 11 NOBEL PRIZE THE UNIVERSITY WAS ESTABLISHED LAUREATES IN 1900. BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/NOBEL RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF UNIVERSITIES GLOBALLY OUR EDGBASTON CAMPUS IS IN THE TOP TEN 16th IN THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 MOST BEAUTIFUL CAMPUSES 15th IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 IN BRITAIN. (THE TELEGRAPH)

15th IN THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018 12 International Prospectus The city of Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM IS A GLOBAL AND MODERN CITY, FAMOUS FOR ITS HISTORIC, INDUSTRIAL PAST. IT IS NOW A CENTRE OF ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMERCE AND ENTERTAINMENT. BIRMINGHAM IS HOME TO THE LARGEST FINANCIAL SERVICES AND CREATIVE SECTORS OUTSIDE LONDON. IT OFFERS EVERYTHING YOU COULD DESIRE FROM A CAPITAL CITY, WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE. 2018 Admissions 13

LOCATION international airport. We are within GREEN PARKS AND easy reach of famous towns such as OUTDOOR SPACES Birmingham city centre, just three miles Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic city away from our Edgbaston campus, of Oxford and the breathtaking For a breath of fresh of air, there are is a lively and exciting destination. With mountains of Wales. nearly 600 parks and public spaces in our very own railway station on campus, Birmingham – Cannon Hill Park is just a trains take just eight minutes to travel PLACES OF WORSHIP short walk from campus. A little further into the city centre making your journey you can explore the Lickey Hills Woods easy and cheap! All faiths are well represented in or Sutton Park, which is the largest urban Birmingham, with more than 650 park in Europe outside of a capital city. Birmingham is ideally placed for trips churches, mosques, synagogues throughout the UK and Europe via our and temples across the city. 14 International Prospectus

A home away from home

AS A THRIVING CITY FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM FOR A WARM WELCOME IN ONE OF THE MOST COSMOPOLITAN CITIES IN BRITAIN.

MUSIC AND THEATRE

Birmingham doesn’t just have one sound; the vibrant city is full of different beats to suit all tastes, from large arenas and big names in music at the NEC and ICC to The Rainbow and O2 Academy. Over 50,000 people watch the inspirational and world-famous City FOOD of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) every year. The Birmingham With a city packed full of different Hippodrome is one of the busiest cultures and nationalities, Birmingham and most popular theatres in the UK caters for all tastes. In the city centre, with over 520,000 visitors each year. more than 200 restaurants serve food The city also boasts a wide and from 27 different countries. You can impressive collection of traditional put your taste buds to the test and and contemporary art galleries to take a trip around our famous ‘Balti explore, including Birmingham Triangle’ or explore Chinatown for Museum and Art Gallery with its authentic tasty cuisine from across beautiful collection of Raphaelite Asia. There are also plenty of pubs artwork and the IKON gallery for serving traditional British dishes. fascinating exhibitions. 2018 Admissions 15

SPORT

Stay active during your time at Birmingham by getting involved in the huge variety of opportunities on offer. The University has 53 sport clubs, recreational leagues and is the home to the new Sport & Fitness centre. There are also numerous park runs and local teams playing all sports including hockey, cricket, tennis and rugby. Immerse yourself in sport in one of the iconic venues in Birmingham including Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston Priory Club or Villa Park Stadium.

RETAIL THERAPY

The city centre offers a first-class retail experience; from famous brands to independent stores. Birmingham has every shop you could ever need. You’ll find a wealth of choices, including the Bullring and Grand Central for your big brands, vintage clothing stores in vibrant Digbeth and charming independent boutiques in the Great Western Arcade. Make sure you venture further and explore the hidden gems of Birmingham. 16 International Prospectus Life in Birmingham

LOCAL BOROUGHS

After your first year, you may choose Noodle bars, Indian and Chinese to live in accommodation off campus. restaurants, and traditional English Birmingham benefits from two fantastic pubs, plus many more. boroughs just a few minutes’ walk away from campus. Just the other side of our beautiful campus, you’ll find the leafy village Many students choose to live in Selly of Harborne. Here you’ll benefit from Oak, which has plenty of amenities a big supermarket and a variety of including Chinese, Halal and Japanese popular high street restaurants and supermarkets. You will also find pubs to choose from. A popular laundrettes, hairdressers and a number location for many of our students, of pharmacies all within a few minutes Harborne provides a pretty and of each other. It’s a vibrant village with peaceful setting if you prefer a variety of delicious restaurants and somewhere quieter to spend cafes on the high street including your time.

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FIVE THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT BIRMINGHAM o Birmingham is set in the middle of miles of green parkland. Make sure you explore the city’s stunning green spaces including Nature Reserves, Botanical Gardens or City park Bullring shopping centre choose one of our many parks. o Birmingham is a diverse, student-friendly city, welcoming students from all walks of life. You will find lots of choices for things to do across the city including restaurants and entertainment, many of which have student discounts. o The city is a centre for global business, which means there are more internship and work experience opportunities for students. Business district o Based in the heart of England, Birmingham is the perfect place to explore the country, and Europe. You can get to many European FIVE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU cities in less than two hours CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM from Birmingham Airport. o Our students love Birmingham o Indulge yourself and spend the day a stunning art gallery; Barber so much, 48% decide to stay in at the iconic chocolate factory; Institute of Fine Arts and the the region after they graduate. Cadbury World. Lapworth Museum where you will o Ride along our miles of canals on find a real dinosaur skeleton. We one of the city’s barges. Or enjoy a also hold many events including delicious dinner at one of the many comedy nights and a variety of canal-side restaurants in the city. concerts and shows in the Bramall. o Watch a classic theatre production o Explore Birmingham’s culinary at The Hippodrome, where experience. Birmingham is famous Birmingham’s Royal Ballet also for its fantastic cuisine. Make sure regularly performs, if you prefer you try as much different food as you dance pieces. can. There are regular street food o Explore the University of festivals in the city and you will also Birmingham! On campus we have find a variety of delicious dishes from many hidden gems, including across the world to suit all tastes. Winterbourne botanical garden, Lapworth Museum of Geology 18 International Prospectus Learn with the best

WHEN YOU CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM, YOU ARE CHOOSING AN OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY WITH A WORLD-CLASS ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, TO ENSURE YOU GET THE MOST FROM STUDYING IN THE UK.

The University of Birmingham has an association of 24 major research-led We are also a founding member of welcomed international students for universities. Consistently listed as a Universitas 21; the leading global network over 100 years and we have one of the top 20 university in UK University league of research-intensive universities. In 2015 largest international communities in the tables, Birmingham provides high-quality the University was awarded The Times UK. With research and institutional teaching in a world-class research and The Sunday Times University of the partners across the globe, we have institution. We are proud of our excellent Year Award for Graduate Employment. strengthened our connections with teaching at Birmingham, and following You will receive a world-class education permanent presences in India, China, the University’s recent outstanding at Birmingham, taught and mentored by Nigeria, Belgium and Brazil. performance in the Quality Assurance outstanding academics who are experts in Association’s (QAA) Higher Education their fields, which will set you up with all of We also have increasingly strong ties with Review, our commitment to teaching has the knowledge and skills you will need for North America, Europe and the Middle been recognised again, and we have been employment or further study after university. East. Birmingham is a traditional red-brick awarded a Gold rating in the 2016/17 university and part of the Russell Group, Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

OUTSTANDING TEACHING

The University of Birmingham has been awarded Gold in the new Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) recognising our outstanding achievements in research-led teaching and employability.

Find out more about what TEF means for Birmingham students: birmingham.ac.uk/TEF 2018 Admissions 19 Making important things happen

Being taught by academic staff who Our Birmingham Heroes campaign are also world-leading researchers is highlights academic figures whose work a huge advantage for you as a student at Birmingham impacts on the lives of at Birmingham. The University has a people in the UK and beyond. consistent focus on, and investment in global academic excellence. www.birmingham.ac.uk/heroes

WORLD’S OLDEST QUR’AN ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE Radiocarbon analysis has shown a Qur’an manuscript, held by the This is one of the greatest challenges University, to be among the oldest in to human health in the 21st century the world. The parchment on which with global reliance on the use of the text is written has been dated antibiotics to treat bacterial infections to the period between AD568 and threatened by the emergence of new 645. Cadbury Research Library resistant strains. With one of the researchers concluded that this largest groupings of microbiologists GRAVITATIONAL places the leaves close to the time in the world, the University of WAVES of the Prophet Muhammad, and that Birmingham is pioneering innovative the Qur’an manuscript is among the research into combating antimicrobial These waves are tiny distortions of earliest written textual evidence of the and antibiotic resistance. We do space-time caused by some of the Islamic holy book known to survive. this with a three-pronged approach: most violent cosmic events such as diagnosis, treatment and prevention. colliding black holes. The observation of these ‘ripples of space-time’ requires exquisitely sophisticated new technology. Birmingham physicists FACT have designed and built components for the most sensitive instruments in Birmingham boasts 11 Nobel Prize the world called Advanced LIGO, winners, including three in 2016 for and developed the techniques prizes in Physics and Chemistry. essential to tease out the signatures Award-winning research has included of gravitational waves from the data. developing new treatments for heart The four-kilometre LIGO detectors disease and cancer, synthesising have just started observing, and the Vitamin C and revealing the structure hunt for gravitational waves is on. of DNA. 20 International Prospectus Supporting you

TO ENABLE YOU TO GROW AS A LEARNER, DEVELOP YOUR IDEAS, EXPAND YOUR OPINIONS AND ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL, WE WILL BE ENCOURAGING YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE MOST INDEPENDENT AND SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNER YOU CAN BE.

WHAT STUDY SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?

To help you settle in as quickly as possible, you will have access to a comprehensive support system to assist, encourage and inspire you.

o In addition to your personal tutor you have welfare tutors based in your school and department who can assist with both academic and welfare concerns o You will receive individual The Main Library feedback on your assignments to enable you to understand how you are doing and what you might Our learning facilities At Birmingham we understand that need to do to improve further Studying at university will be different there are many different learning styles o The Academic Skills Centre is from anything you have done before. and techniques. To help you tailor your available to provide you with the With the latest classroom technologies, learning experience to you, we offer a academic writing, mathematical Birmingham offers an outstanding wide range of services and facilities to and general academic skills learning experience. make our support as personalised as support you need to succeed possible. Our new library incorporates in your studies. Its services Lectures and seminars provide an array of facilities to suit different include a workshop programme, opportunities for you to develop your working styles, from group study online self-help tutorials and ideas through dialogue and debate with spaces to silent study rooms. individual appointments with fellow students and tutors. During your specialist advisers study you may find you spend a large portion of your time at the library. 2018 Admissions 21

Moving forward with mentoring To enhance your learning experience at STUDENT MENTORS Birmingham we have designed a range of mentoring schemes so that you can The Student Mentor Scheme connect and grow into an independent provides support and advice and self-motivated individual. to students living in University accommodation. Student Mentors are available during term time to support you with any financial, ASK OUR STUDENTS academic, shared living or personal AND ALUMNI challenges you may be facing. CAREERS If you have queries or concerns about MENTORING For more information, please visit: any aspects of life as a postgraduate www.guildofstudents.com/ student at Birmingham, you can get Mentoring is a unique opportunity studentmentors first-hand information and advice that allows students to receive one- from current students and alumni. to-one advice from a professional Our students and alumni will answer working in an area they are interested your questions based on their own in. This can be a great way to experience of campus life, their understand how to succeed in this University school or department, the area and be better prepared for the city, the transition to postgraduate workplace as well as receive practical study and the support services advice on employability. offered by the University. For more information about the For more information on this service, Careers Network Mentoring Scheme please visit: www.pg.bham.ac.uk/ visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ mentors careersmentoring 22 International Prospectus

We are here to support you We provide a wide range of student services to meet the needs of our diverse international student community. The Student Hub brings together many services in one place in the Aston Webb Building at the heart of the campus. The Hub is also online with a range of advice resources for you to interact with. Whether you are looking for information, guidance, emotional support or a specific specialist student service, it is a great starting point.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVISORY SERVICE (ISAS)

Our International Students Advisory Service provides you with a network of support, starting before you arrive and continuing throughout your studies. Information will be available to help guide you through important things to do such as finding and registering with a doctor or opening a bank account.

Advice and guidance is available on a wide range of areas including: Student Hub o Applying for your visa/visa support to come to the UK or to continue your studies in the UK o Bringing your family to the UK INTERNATIONAL o Living and working in the UK WELCOME WEEK during your studies o Working after your studies To welcome you and help you settle o Information about social activities into university life at Birmingham, we o Information on studying in the UK run a dedicated, five-day programme o Support in adjusting to life and in September called International study in the UK Welcome Week. This begins with an airport collection service and includes International Students Advisory Service tours of the campus and the city, help t: +44 (0)121 414 8464 with, if necessary, administrative tasks Online queries: such as registering with a doctor, www.studenthelp.bham.ac.uk and social events where you can meet or visit www.as.bham.ac.uk/ other international students from around studentlife/international the globe. 2018 Admissions 23

RISE ABOVE THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT COMPETITION If you have not yet met the English commence, we also offer a four-week language requirements attached to your preparation course for unconditional Global challenge is a unique scheme offer, or wish to improve your English offer holders. to give ambitious students once-in-a- language and academic skills before lifetime opportunities, funded as your academic course starts, you can We also provide: interns in top global companies. attend a full-time presessional course. o Free English language support There are opportunities whatever while you are studying here your subject or career interest. These courses are held in April, o English classes for your partner June, July and August (offering 20-, o Day trips to places of cultural Previous placements have included 15-, 10-, and 6-week programmes). and historical interest internships at the British Consulate Longer presessional courses of 42 o An opportunity to stay with in Chicago; Museum Victoria and 31 weeks are also available. a British family through HOST in Melbourne, Australia and at GlaxoSmithKline in Morocco, If you meet the English language Learn more Argentina and Singapore. requirements but want to refresh your www.birmingham.ac.uk/bia academic English before your studies Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/ globalchallenge SUPPORTING SUPPORTING YOUR FAITH YOUR WELLBEING

ENABLING DISABLED The University’s Multi-Faith The Wellbeing Centre aims to STUDENTS Chaplaincy is for students of all faiths enable students to get the most and none. Meet for worship, relax in out of their time at university. We aim to create an inclusive the Oasis Lounge or see a chaplain Should you ever need it, we have learning community. If you have for spiritual or religious advice and a dedicated team of professional a disability (including long-term pastoral counselling. We have counsellors providing individual, health conditions, specific learning Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu group or online support. disabilities such as dyslexia or a and Buddhist chaplains and there mental health difficulty) our Disability are well-established societies and The Guild of Students’ Advice Learning Support and Mental Health groups. In addition to the facilities on and Representation Centre (ARC) Service can help you to have the best campus, the city of Birmingham has is also a source of free professional possible experience at Birmingham. places of worship and prayer rooms independent student advice. It is a We positively encourage you to tell for many faiths and religions. service dedicated to helping you on us if you have a disability so that a wide range of issues from money we can support you. Disclosing Learn more to academic issues, employment, a disability will not affect your www.chaplaincy.bham.ac.uk housing and immigration questions. academic course admission but will ensure that you receive any supports or adjustments you require. Our professional team is available to LOOKING AFTER YOUR CHILDREN provide you with specialist advice and support to access your academic If you choose to bring your family to the UK, the University has two nurseries on student life in general, including any campus offering a high standard of care and education. The nurseries are very disability funding support you are popular, so we recommend you check that places are available as early as possible. entitled to. Find out more about childcare options: www.birminghamdaynursery.co.uk 24 International Prospectus Build your future at Birmingham

WE ARE RECOGNISED FOR OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES AND BEYOND. THIS HAS BEEN POSSIBLE WITH A MULTI-MILLION-POUND INVESTMENT INTO OUR STUDENT EMPLOYABILITY SERVICES AND NATIONAL AWARD- WINNING INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS BOTH IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS. WE WERE PROUD TO BE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT IN 2016.

Your academic programme is only part Our dedicated support will help you to of your University experience. In addition identify and achieve your ambitious career to offering world-class education, there aspirations including: are numerous opportunities to shine in the o One-to-one advice on your competitive world of graduate recruitment career options which will enable you to leave Birmingham o Workshops to help you understand as a professional, skilled individual. By the expectations of global recruiters making the most of our services, you will o Job seeking and assessment centre stand out as an impressive applicant as workshops designed specifically for you enter a highly competitive job market, international students or continue with your academic career, o Events on campus including job whether at home or in the UK. fairs and employer networking events, WORK EXPERIENCE as well as virtual job fairs online AND PLACEMENTS Careers Network at Birmingham offers o Skills development through our award- a wide range of services, including winning Personal Skills Award We have developed a range of a dedicated International Careers o Support in developing enterprise, internships and funded work Consultant, working exclusively on your innovation and entrepreneurship skills experience placements that will behalf, with assistance from a team of through the Entrepreneurship and enhance both your professional and international student ambassadors. Innovation Centre personal skills while giving you the o Careers advice for alumni, as we practical experience that is required support you even after you have by almost all graduate employers. graduated In addition to funding and support, we offer unique opportunities to help Learn more you to rise above the competition, www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ with global internships and careers placements available.

‘Develop your global career from the WE ARE AMONG THE TOP moment you arrive with dedicated 10 UNIVERSITIES TO support for international students.’ Ellen O’Brien, PRODUCE MILLIONAIRES. International Careers Consultant (Research by investment firm Skandia) 2018 Admissions 25

OUR STUDENTS HAVE UNDERTAKEN INTERNSHIPS WITH MANY ORGANISATIONS, INCLUDING: Santander GlaxoSmithKline PwC KPMG Jaguar Land Rover BP IBM

WORKING ALONGSIDE YOUR DEGREE

Working part time while at university demonstrates to employers that you are flexible, committed and skilled at managing your time. The variety of jobs available here means that you can build up valuable work experience before you enter the THE GUILD graduate job market. OF STUDENTS Whether you prefer fixed or flexible working hours, you can apply for a wide range You will have access to hundreds of jobs, both on campus and with external companies, all of which have been of part-time vacancies locally and carefully checked by our advisors. within the Guild of Students, as well as vacation work all over the UK and overseas. They also promote employment information and advice, Our Careers Network including drop-ins, workshops and ONE OF jobs fair. Service are winners of THE TOP the National Union of Learn more 10 www.guildofstudents/com/jsv MOST TARGETED Students and UKCISA UNIVERSITIES Internationalisation The University’s International Award for Best Career Students Advisory Service can also BY LEADING provide advice on working during Support for International your studies. EMPLOYERS. The Complete University Guide 2017 Students 2016. 26 International Prospectus Alumni – a relationship for life

WHEN YOU GRADUATE FROM BIRMINGHAM, YOU’LL BECOME PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 300,000 ALUMNI LIVING IN MORE THAN 150 COUNTRIES.

WHY OUR ALUMNI CHOSE TO STUDY AT BIRMINGHAM

‘I think the University of Birmingham is among the best universities in the world.’ Bazrina Ramly, Malaysia, MA Applied Linguistics

‘Birmingham is one of the Russell Group members and was top in the nation for my course.’ Join your global alumni community knowledge and experience in a variety Anneli Hibbert, USA, MA Teaching Our former students have become of ways. Examples include hosting English to Speakers of Other Nobel Prize winners, Olympic medalists, networking events, giving guest Languages (TESOL) stars of stage and screen and award- lectures, work experience placements, winning authors. All alumni receive and mentoring. regular communications, and access ‘The University allowed to a varied events programme. You’ll discover that your time as a student me to study in a large is the start of a lifelong relationship city while having the There are many ways current students with the University, wherever you are can interact and engage with alumni, in the world. To find out more, visit campus experience.’ on campus and globally. Our graduates www.birmingham.ac.uk/alumni/ Hannah Cotillon, Hong Kong, help enhance current students’ skills currentstudents BA International Relations and career prospects by sharing their

28 International Prospectus Campus developments

THE UNIVERSITY IS INVESTING OVER £600 MILLION ACROSS FIVE YEARS IN NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS. IN THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE OPENED A BRAND NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART LIBRARY, £55 MILLION SPORT & FITNESS CENTRE, STUNNING NEW ACCOMMODATION, AND AN INSTITUTE OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE.

We are in the midst of one of the Library Sports centre most exciting and transformational Visit our outstanding new library today Our £55 million sports club is also campus redevelopments since 1909. at the centre of campus, which has been open for you to explore. University of Investing over £600 million across a designed for learning in the 21st century Birmingham Sport & Fitness boasts a five-year period to create outstanding and beyond. The technology-rich facility 50m swimming pool, a large multi-sports new facilities for our students and caters for different styles of study arena, six glass-backed squash courts, researchers. In the past year we have enhanced by innovative features such a 10m climbing wall, five activity studios opened a state-of-the-art library, as wireless charging, media rooms and and a Performance Centre. There are stunning student accommodation video editing booths. With over 1,800 also almost 200 pieces of high-end gym and a world-class sports club. seats, there are group study rooms, quiet equipment and open training space. reading areas, a lounge and café, and over 300 PCs, plus 100 loanable laptops. This is the first library of its kind to be built at any UK university in a generation.

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Artist’s impression of the Green Heart

UPCOMING and we are due to open Bournbrook The Green Heart DEVELOPMENTS in September 2017. With 178 rooms, In 2019, a striking new 12-acre parkland the residence will boast en-suite rooms, will also transform the heart of the We have even more developments in a café, accommodation centre and sports campus; the Green Heart. It will feature the pipeline, some of which you will pavilion. Whilst a student, you will see and showcase some of our extensive benefit from the minute you start as a the opening of the Collaborative Teaching range of cultural collections and be a University of Birmingham student. We are Laboratory which will revolutionise the place for meeting and relaxing all year continually improving the availability of way STEM subjects are taught, and round, with a range of spaces for high-end student accommodation across give students access to a wet lab, activities; ranging from ceremonial campus. Already we have unveiled the dry lab and e-lab. occasions to public performances. new Chamberlain hall of residence,

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTS WWW.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK/BUILDING 30 International Prospectus

Campus life

WHEN YOU CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM, YOU WILL COME TO AN OUTSTANDING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN A GLOBAL CITY THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO ACHIEVE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A DEGREE.

LIFE ON CAMPUS

When you step onto campus, you months there are plenty of cosy and are immersed in our historic red-brick quiet study spaces and in the summer, buildings and glorious green spaces. you can work with your friends outside You’ll find our Edgbaston campus both under the trees. a peaceful and vibrant place to spend your time, whether it’s studying on one When you are on campus, you are in the of the lawns, or enjoying a hot drink in heart of University life; it’s the perfect one of the many cafés. place to meet your friends, whether it’s to have a bite to eat, discuss your Our beautiful campus can be enjoyed seminar notes or meet up before whatever the weather, in the winter heading off to a sports club or society.

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THE GUILD

The Guild of Students represents all of groups and clubs for you to join, whether the students at the University. As well as it’s continuing a lifelong passion or trying working in partnership with the University something new, it’s the perfect way to to ensure that you benefit from the best meet people and have fun. experience possible, the Guild also offers support and advice to all students, Learn more delivers fantastic student nights and www.guildofstudents.com entertainment and has over 150 student

TAKE A BREAK CAMPUS GEMS

studying by wandering around the The University is home to a rich cultural The Lapworth Museum of Geology’s serene gardens at Winterbourne. offer including museums, collections, £2.5 million redevelopment offers venues and facilities, which are brought new galleries and innovative The University’s cultural partnerships to life through a programme of cultural exhibitions, showcasing exceptional with key regional and international activity. Culture on campus is here for objects to give a state-of-the-art organisations translate into fantastic every student to enjoy, whether your museum experience; including opportunities for students to enhance passion is art, music, antiquities or dinosaurs, fossils and environment their employability through volunteering sciences. Take a break from your change, also containing the largest and paid placements. and finest geological collection in the West Midlands to date. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts houses STUDY AND WORK a beautiful and varied collection of works. The galleries inspire enjoyment Many students choose to have a and learning, offering you a culture part-time job alongside their studies; hit between lectures and a choice this shows employers that you of fascinating exhibitions. are flexible, committed and skilled at managing your time. Across campus there are around 1,500 students working for the University or its partners. With opportunities including student ambassadors, media monitoring assistants and swimming teachers, you can choose a job to suit your needs, interests and skills. We continue to invest in student services and our Careers Network and recruitment service, Worklink, will help you find a job on or off campus, and support you through your studies. FACT The Bramall music building is home Learn more to a 450-seat auditorium; the most www.guildofstudents.com/jobzone flexible performance space at or www.birmingham.ac.uk/ any UK university. students/work Bramall Music Building 3232 International Prospectus Green campus at the heart of a vibrant city

The Vale Village NEW LIBRARY

New Library

University Station

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FACT Surrounded by greenery, Birmingham has more trees than any other city in Europe!

Barber Institute of Fine Arts Guild of Students

The Bramall

Aston Webb Building NEW SPORTS CENTRE

New sports centre 34 International Prospectus PRITCHATTS PARK VILLAGE

Student accommodation 10-MIN WALK FROM CAMPUS

SELLY OAK VILLAGE

5-MIN WALK FROM CAMPUS

AT BIRMINGHAM, WHEREVER YOU LIVE, OUR With so many options on the type ACCOMMODATION ALLOWS YOU TO ENJOY of accommodation available, we are confident that you will find a home to YOUR INDEPENDENCE IN SUPPORTIVE suit you. We have three accommodation FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS, AND PUTS YOU villages, each offering a safe and friendly place to live, just a short walk AT THE HEART OF STUDENT LIFE. WE WANT from the main university campus. The YOU TO FEEL AT HOME DURING YOUR STAY Vale Village, Pritchatts Park Village and Selly Oak Village provide a choice of AT BIRMINGHAM. FOR THIS REASON WE quality accommodation, each with its GUARANTEE ACCOMMODATION TO own student community and social hub. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FOR THEIR There is the option of either self-catered accommodation or Meal Plan rooms. FIRST YEAR OF ACADEMIC STUDY.* 2018 Admissions 35 PRITCHATTS PARK VILLAGE THE VALE VILLAGE

20-MIN WALK FROM CAMPUS

City centre (2.5 miles)

THE VALE VILLAGE PRITCHATTS PARK SELLY OAK VILLAGE VILLAGE Set in beautiful parkland, the Vale Selly Oak Village is the closest village Village is just 20 minutes’ walk from Pritchatts Park Village comprises studio to campus and is situated in the thriving the main campus and provides a wide accommodation for postgraduate and student area of Selly Oak. Home to much range of accommodation to suit all undergraduate students within walking of the student population, Selly Oak needs and budgets. The Vale is centred distance (ten minutes) of the University, provides plenty of choices for bars, cafes, on the Hub, offering a restaurant, café, close to local amenities and transport dining and supermarket shopping. Over bar and convenience store. The Hub also links to the city centre. Pritchatts Park 900 students live at Selly Oak Village, provides a space for you to socialise and is also home to our Global Community, which now includes 178 bedrooms in study so that you can get to know your which offers an exciting multicultural our newest accommodation, Bournbrook. fellow residents. living environment, allowing you to Adjoined to this building is a sports build friendships with students around pavilion, as well as a bar and a café. the world.

*To be eligible for accommodation you must have firmly accepted our offer to study at Birmingham and submitted your online accommodation application by 31 May 2018 for EU students and 31 July 2018 for international students. 36 International Prospectus

PRIVATE FACT ACCOMMODATION Your accommodation fee includes Wi-Fi, insurance, 24-hour service If you prefer not to live in University and all your utilities. accommodation, our Living Team will help you find something suitable in the private sector. There is a wide range of accommodation available in the local area, including single EXPLORE OUR flats, shared flats, houses for ACCOMMODATION groups of various sizes, properties for families and lodgings with Be sure to visit explore our a residential landlord. Our accommodation options available accommodation search engine can through our 360-degree virtual also put you in touch with other tours. Visit our website for more prospective students before arriving OUR GUARANTEE information about the student living in Birmingham, enabling you to rent SCHEME experience at Birmingham: accommodation as part of a group: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ www.birminghamstudentpad.co.uk The University of Birmingham accommodation guarantees all first-year undergraduate students and postgraduate international students a room in University-owned or partner accommodation in the first year, provided that you:

o Apply through UCAS and make FACT Birmingham your firm choice of university (applicable to The annual ‘Vale Fest’ held on the undergraduate students only) Vale Village is the largest student-run charity festival in Europe, right on o Firmly accept the offer of a place from the University and your doorstep! ensure your application for accommodation is received by our Accommodation Services department by 31 May 2018 GET IN TOUCH for UK/EU and 31 July 2018 FACT If you have any queries about for international students All University accommodation is accommodation, please do not o Confirm you are coming to equipped with CCTV and operates hesitate to email us at: Birmingham by 1 September 2018 a 24-hour reception. [email protected] 2018 Admissions 37

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Funding your studies

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY? FIND OUT MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FEES AND LIVING COSTS.

When you are planning your finances for studying in the UK, you will need LIVING COSTS to consider two main costs: FACT o Tuition fees, which are your The cost of living varies throughout A survey carried out by online contribution to the cost of learning Britain. Students in Birmingham payment provider UKash found at Birmingham enjoy lower living costs than many Birmingham to be the sixth o Living costs, which will include other cities, though this of course cheapest of the top UK universities travel, accommodation, food and depends on your lifestyle. As a rough in terms of living costs. day-to-day expenses guide, a single student in University accommodation over a 42-week academic session will spend at TUITION FEES least £163 per week. If you are bringing dependants you will need The University charges an annual to allow extra. tuition fee to international students that is paid at the start of your Visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/ programme. This covers the cost livingcosts for more information. of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students and access to library and IT facilities. Your tuition PART-TIME fee depends on the programme you EMPLOYMENT choose to study and the level at which you study. If you are made an The Guild of Students gives you offer to study by the University your access to hundreds of part-time tuition fees will be confirmed in your vacancies should you need to offer letter. We strongly advise you support your living costs. They check the latest fees information with also provide employment information the University before applying: and advice. www.birmingham.ac.uk/ international/students/finance/ Learn more fees.aspx www.guildofstudents.com/jsv

For more advice and information please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/index.aspx 2018 Admissions 39 Scholarships and funding opportunities

CHOOSING TO STUDY IN THE UK IS A REWARDING DECISION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BUT DOES INVOLVE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT. THAT IS WHY WE OFFER A RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY HERE.

Financial support for undergraduate Chevening/Birmingham Other sources of funding EU students Partnership Scholarships For other sources of funding, Until such time that a new financial Aside from welcome Chevening funded we would advise that you contact statement is released by the government, scholars every year, the University is the following: students from the European Union (EU) proud to co-fund 16 partner awards o The British Council, Embassy can apply for financial help towards covering tuition, stipend and allowances or High Commission in your tuition fees. packages in partnership with this UK home country government scholarship organisation. o The Ministry or Department of For the most up to date information Education in your home country please visit: www.gov.uk/student- Birmingham USA Scholarship o Your current academic institution finance/eu-students Programme, USA Federal Aid o Students from Canada and the and private loans United States can visit: Joint University of Birmingham In partnership with the US Alumni www.birmingham.ac.uk/ and Santander Scholarship Foundation the University is pleased to international/students/finance/ In partnership with Banco Santander, offer a joint scholarship scheme for 2017 loans/index.aspx for information the University of Birmingham is delighted entry. One scholarship worth £15,000 for on loans to offer postgraduate scholarships worth postgraduate study and two scholarships between £5,000–10,000 to outstanding worth £7,500 for undergraduate study For further information and to apply candidates from Latin America and are available. The University is also for all scholarships visit: the USA. See: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ approved to offer the Federal Direct www.birmingham.ac.uk/ santander Loan Programme and also certifies internationalscholarships US loans via private lenders. Subject-specific scholarships We also have various subject-based Other scholarship awards scholarships on offer. To search for We work in partnership with a number undergraduate funding opportunities of organisations and scholarship bodies go to: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ to offer scholarships to talented undergraduate/funding/index.aspx applicants who meet specific criteria.

To search for postgraduate taught and research funding opportunities go to: www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgfunding

*The University of Birmingham reserves the right to amend its scholarship provision without notice. 40 International Prospectus

Flexible learning at Birmingham

AT BIRMINGHAM, WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING PROGRAMMES THAT OFFER YOU FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR LEARNING. FROM PART-TIME AND ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS THROUGH TO DEGREES TAUGHT BY OUR FACULTY OVERSEAS, WE OFFER A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE.

We recognise that in an increasingly previous qualifications and cover a fast-paced world you need to be given diverse range of topics, from Shakespeare FULLY ONLINE as much flexibility as possible in what you to Dental Photography. Many of our are studying and where. Huge advances MOOCs are run in partnership with MASTERS in technology are making this a possibility, other organisations such as the Royal Our fully online degrees present providing our students with a campus- Shakespeare Company and the NHS. a modern solution for today’s quality experience from the convenience These partnerships are testament to the international postgraduate students, of their own home in countries across quality of online learning you can expect connecting you with an international the world. Our online programmes offer from Birmingham. network of peers and course leaders highly interactive and innovative ways of who are experts in their fields. studying and engaging with your peers. Learn more about MOOCs at: We offer students the opportunity Our online resources also work on mobile www.birmingham.ac.uk/moocs to learn in an interactive online and tablet devices, so you can access environment for inquisitive minds and your learning content wherever you are. busy professionals alike, ideal for postgraduate students who require In addition to online learning, the University a level of freedom that goes beyond offers many different kinds of flexible that of a traditional campus setting. learning programmes at all levels of study. These range from the post-qualification A selection of our postgraduate teacher training programmes offered in online learning courses include: our School of Education, to the part-time o Masters of Business MBA and MSc programmes taught by Administration (MBA) faculty in Singapore and Hong Kong, o Masters of Science in and the bespoke leadership development International Business (MSc IB) programme for the NHS, to name o Masters of Public Administration

but a few. Image © Quintin Lake 2016 (MPA)

The University of Birmingham also offers Learn more a portfolio of MOOCs (Massive Online t: 0800 032 7101 Open Courses), which are delivered e: [email protected] through FutureLearn. These are short, www.birmingham.ac.uk/online open-access courses which need no 2017 Admissions 41 Image © Quintin Lake 2016 The Alan Walters Building Postgraduate Teaching Centre 42 International Prospectus

Foundation Pathways

WE OFFER AN INTEGRATED FOUNDATION PATHWAY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, PROVIDING ON- CAMPUS TEACHING AND SUPPORT TO PREPARE YOU FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AT BIRMINGHAM.

Designed for international students who require an additional year, the Foundation Pathway will ensure you are fully prepared for your undergraduate programme, immersing you in the University environment and giving you dedicated support in your first year in the UK.

A unique, on-campus experience Studying a Foundation Pathway at Birmingham offers you a fully integrated Priorsfield, home to the Birmingham International Academy Hub and English Language Centre student experience with bespoke teaching from our respected academics. You will receive dedicated support in this o Arts, Social Sciences, Business The BIA team is based at Priorsfield, a important first year and will be immersed and Law – September start beautiful manor house on the Edgbaston in the University environment to prepare o Engineering and Physical Sciences campus, where the student Hub and you for undergraduate student life. – September start English Language Centre are located o Medical, Life and Geo Sciences and most of your English and Study Your pathway – September start Skills modules will be taught. You can enrol on to a one-year or a o Social Sciences, Business and Law four-year integrated programme at – January start If you do not meet the English language Birmingham, depending on your offer. requirements for the Foundation You will pursue one of four innovative, Each pathway consists of a core or programme, we offer high-quality broad and academically challenging high-level (near-native) English route, presessional English programmes pathways, offering a robust set of based on your current English proficiency before the start of your programme. modules to develop your subject and your academic skills requirements. www.birmingham.ac.uk/ knowledge and academic English englishprogrammes skills in preparation for your degree. Tailored support We understand the support you will A condensed January–September The four pathways lead to an extensive need in your first year of study in the UK. programme is also available for range of our undergraduate programmes. Our dedicated Birmingham International students on the Social Sciences, Your choice of undergraduate degree Academy (BIA) team will support you in Business and Law pathway, with will dictate which of the pathways your social and academic adjustment to compulsory modules and a core you will study: University life to help you make the most English route only. of your time and excel in your studies. 2018 Admissions 43

Tuition fees and funding Details of fees and funding can be found at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ internationalfinance

Accommodation fees are not part of the package and are charged separately.

Progression to your Entry requirements Accommodation undergraduate degree We welcome applications from students On-campus accommodation is When you apply, you will choose the who will be aged 16 or above by the guaranteed for foundation students. degree that you intend to progress to, start of the September term. If you are under 18 at the start of which dictates the pathway you will your course you will live in dedicated follow in your first year. If you have completed your high school under-18 accommodation. A customer education to a high standard and would service manager will provide support Upon successful completion of the not normally be eligible for entry to our and will be the first point of contact appropriate pathway, you will be undergraduate programmes, then our for all your welfare concerns. guaranteed progression to your Foundation may be suitable for you. chosen undergraduate programme. If you have completed AS levels, A levels If you are over the age of 18 at the start or International Baccalaureate (Certificate of the course, you can also choose to live For a small number of programmes, or Diploma) you can also be considered off-campus in private accommodation. you may need to pass additional for entry onto the Foundation Pathway. conditions to progress, which will Learn more be detailed in your offer. Information You can check your English language For all enquiries please contact: about pathways and progression requirements and individual qualifications t: +44 (0)121 414 9292 requirements are available online: by country on our website: e: [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/foundation www.birmingham.ac.uk/foundation www.birmingham.ac.uk/foundation

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Postgraduate Pathways

WE OFFER A SELECTION OF PRE-MASTERS AND PRE-DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES, PREPARING YOU FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT BIRMINGHAM.

Our International Pre-Masters Entry requirements programmes are designed to The International pre-Masters bridge the gap between your current programme is suitable for you if you qualifications and postgraduate do not meet the entry requirements programmes at Birmingham. for one-year Masters programmes at Birmingham. For Pre-Masters entry For more information about what requirements please visit; www. courses are available in the International birmingham.ac.uk/International/ Pre-Masters programme, please visit: pre-masters www.birmingham.ac.uk/apply-ipm Tuition fees The two-year programme consists Details of fees and funding can be of the Masters degree you wish to study, found at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ with an integrated pre-Masters year. international/students/finance You must successfully complete the pre-Masters year before you progress How to apply to the one-year Masters degree. You can apply for the International pre-Masters via our online course finder. Choose your programme and apply via our postgraduate portal: www.birmingham.ac.uk/apply-ipm 2018 Admissions 45

View the postgraduate programmes available at the University of Birmingham in full in our Course Listings, see pages 49–61.

You can also build your own prospectus online. To receive a personalised digital copy, visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ pgprospectuspre-doc

Our Postgraduate Certificate in o 20-credit Extended Research Pre-Doctoral studies is designed Proposal, supervised by the to prepare you for PhD study at intended PhD supervisor the University of Birmingham. Entry requirements If your academic qualifications are To be eligible, your current English suitable for doctoral research but qualification will need to be no less you lack the appropriate academic than 0.5 IELTS band (or equivalent) English language and study skills, below the standard English the pre-doctoral programme provides language entry requirements you with an entry route to a PhD, for the PhD programme. beginning in either September or April. Tuition fees You will be able to study English and Details of fees and funding can be Academic Skills modules created found at www.birmingham.ac.uk/ specifically for preparation for a international/students/finance research degree and begin your research proposal immediately with the How to apply help of your intended PhD supervisor, To apply for the Postgraduate all based on our inspiring Edgbaston Certificate in Pre-Doctoral Studies campus in Birmingham. you will require a conditional offer for PhD study at the University of Programme structure Birmingham, with a named supervisor. Learn more The programme is a 60-credit course For all enquiries please contact: consisting of: Apply online at: t: +44 (0)121 414 5005 o 40 credits of Academic English www.birmingham.ac.uk/apply/ e: [email protected] and Study Skills pre-doc [email protected] www.birmingham.ac.uk/pgpathways 46 A world of opportunities

DUBAI CAMPUS

The University has recently announced are experts in their fields. This will set you the world to study with us in Dubai, the launch of its new campus in Dubai, up with all of the knowledge and skills as we do to our UK campus. becoming the first global top 100 and you need for employment or further Russell Group university to establish study. You will also have the opportunity This development marks the latest a campus in Dubai and its rapidly to work with talented students from your phase in our global expansion and builds developing international educational hub. own and other disciplines, exploring new on our extensive international research ideas and considering solutions to some collaborations, and our existing teaching Our new campus will commence teaching of the world’s greatest challenges, all activities in Singapore and China. in September 2018 and will be located underpinned by the latest technologies. within Dubai International Academic City To find out more, please visit (DIAC). Studying at our Dubai campus, Students can choose from a range www.birmingham.ac.uk/dubai you will have access to a world-class of three- and four-year undergraduate where you can download our Dubai British education, graduating with a programmes, and postgraduate brochure and register your interest. University of Birmingham degree and programmes. We expect to attract taught by outstanding academics who the brightest students from around 47

SINGAPORE BIRMINGHAM-JINAN INSTITUTE OF DUAL DEGREE MANAGEMENT UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES A number of Birmingham Business School programmes are available in IN MATHEMATICS Singapore, delivered in conjunction with our partners, the Singapore A partnership between Birmingham PROGRAMMES Institute of Management (SIM). and Jinan University provides We have been delivering business the opportunity for students to AVAILABLE IN DUBAI education in Singapore since 1994, study in China and receive a dual Undergraduate when our MBA programme was degree. Degrees are offered in originally launched, and further Economics, Information Computer Business School extended these activities in Science, Pure Mathematics, and Business Management BSc Singapore with undergraduate Statistics, each with a strong Economics BSc and postgraduate degrees. The core of Applied Mathematics. Engineering and Physical Sciences programmes use fundamentally the Students will be based on the Jinan Computer Science BSc same syllabus as taught on the UK University campus, with University Mechanical Engineering BEng equivalent, and our world-leading of Birmingham staff from the School academic staff travel to Singapore of Mathematics delivering teaching Postgraduate in order to deliver the content. on site. Admissions are managed www.birmingham.ac.uk/SIM by Jinan University. For further Business School information, visit: International Business MSc www.birmingham.ac.uk/jinan Engineering and Physical Sciences Computer Science MSc School of Education Secondary English Education PGCert Secondary Science Education PGCert Secondary Maths Education PGCert Primary Education PGCert 48 International Prospectus

A global outlook

IN AN INCREASINGLY GLOBAL ECONOMY YOU NEED THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO BE ABLE TO WORK ACROSS THE WORLD. YOUR EDUCATION AT BIRMINGHAM WILL PREPARE YOU FOR A CAREER THAT HAS NO GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES.

Study abroad Spending time abroad as part of your Birmingham International Summer School studies is one of the most inspirational Our Birmingham International Summer School opportunities that may be available to you is ideal for students based overseas who during your studies. Experience overseas would like to experience studying abroad demonstrates ambition, confidence and for a short period, while gaining a valuable a willingness to embrace new ideas, insight into the fascinating culture of Britain. all of which are attributes valued International students who are currently by employers. It also broadens your studying in UK universities are also outlook, which improves your personal welcome to apply. and academic development. Learn more: www.birmimgham.ac.uk/biss Each year, over 600 Birmingham students spend time studying at a partner institution travelling to Universitas 21 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, As a Birmingham student you can the Americas and Oceania. We also also apply to attend summer schools, FACT welcome more than 700 students to organised through Universitas 21, Universitas 21 is the prestigious Birmingham each year as part of our a prestigious consortium of global consortium of global research-led exchange programmes. research-led universities of which we are universities, of which we are a a founder member. These attract the best founding member. Membership of Learn more students from across the world to engage the network allows opportunities for www.birmingham.ac.uk/studyabroad and exchange in culture, experience and our students to spend time at some intellectual ideas. of the most prestigious universities A global vision worldwide, including institutions Birmingham has extensive and long- such as the University of Melbourne, established links with universities and McGill University in Montreal, UBC other partners throughout the world. (the University of British Columbia), We have a permanent presence in China Korea University and Lund (Guangzhou and Shanghai), India (Delhi), University in Sweden. Nigeria and Brazil, and we are the first UK university to have a dedicated presence in the political centre of the European Union, Brussels.

Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/international 2018 Admissions 49

Build your personalised postgraduate Course listings prospectus online: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ pgprospectus ARTS AND LAW o Classical Literature and Civilisation Home to outstanding teachers, o Classics researchers and professionals who will o Creative Writing LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL support you during your time with us o Drama and Theatre Arts SCIENCES and beyond, the College of Arts and o English Dedicated to exploring and learning Law offers challenging and inspiring o English Language about the diversity and evolutionary educational experiences that will equip o Film challenges of life in all its forms, the you with the skills needed for your o History College of Life and Environmental future career. o History of Art Sciences uses training, fieldwork and o Law extensive facilities to equip students The College offers programmes in: o Modern Languages with transferable and discipline-specific o Music o African Studies skills which prepare them for successful o Philosophy o American and Canadian Studies and fulfilling careers. o Theology and Religion o Archaeology and Ancient History The College offers a diverse range of programmes across: o Biosciences ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL o Geography, Earth and SCIENCES SCIENCES Environmental Sciences The College of Engineering and The College of Medical and Dental o Psychology Physical Sciences is one of the largest Sciences is a major international o Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation groupings in Europe, bringing together centre for research and education. Sciences physical sciences and engineering into Our history of medical education, one coherent college. Our academics practice and scientific discovery dates are delivering cutting-edge research to back to 1825. Almost two centuries shape the world we live in now, and in later we are still committed to SOCIAL SCIENCES the future, and you can be part of it. developing outstanding scientists The College of Social Sciences and healthcare professionals of provides access to high-quality The College offers a variety of the future. Our community enjoys a research across the social sciences programmes in the following disciplines: unique learning experience, taught with world-leading academics in a o Chemical Engineering by academics who lead the way plethora of different areas. Research o Chemistry in research in their fields. in the College is built around making o Civil Engineering a real difference to society and our o Computer Science The College offers programmes in the teaching ensures the next generation o Electronic, Electrical and Systems following areas: of social scientists will continue Engineering o Biomedical Science to transform their knowledge into o Mathematics o Dentistry policies and practices for individuals, o Mechanical Engineering o Health Science organisations and governments alike o Metallurgy and Materials o Medicine in the UK and internationally. o Nuclear Science and Engineering o Nursing o Physics and Astronomy o Pharmacy The College offers programmes o Railway Engineering in areas related to: o Business o Education o Government and Society Learn more www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses o Social Policy 50 International Prospectus

Course listings COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LAW www.birmingham.ac.uk/cal

Undergraduate Arts and Law degrees are Taught Bachelor Postgraduate Arts and Law degrees are Taught Masters, courses (BA, BMus and LLB). Single Honours degrees study Diploma or Certificate programmes (MA, MSc, LLM, PGDip one subject while Joint Honours degrees study two subjects and PGCert) or Research and Doctoral Research programmes (the one listed and another). Visit our website to find out (MRes, MA by Research, MPhil, MJur, PhD and DPT). about Joint Honours combinations. You can also explore Many programmes are offered by Distance Learning (DL). our Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences, or the Birmingham Foundation pathway in Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Archaeology and Anthropology BA Law Classical Literature and Civilisation BA Certificate in English Law English, Drama and American Classical Literature and Civilisation International Law and Globalisation LLB & Canadian Studies Joint Honours BA Law LLB American and Canadian Studies BA Classics BA Law for Graduates LLB American and Canadian Studies History BA Law with Business Studies LLB with Year Abroad BA History Joint Honours BA Law with Criminology LLB Drama and Theatre Arts BA Law with French Law LLB Drama Joint Honours BA Languages, Cultures, Art History Law with German Law LLB English BA and Music English Joint Honours BA French Studies Joint Honours BA Philosophy, Theology and Religion English and Film BA German Studies Joint Honours BA Philosophy BA English Language BA Hispanic Studies Joint Honours BA Philosophy Joint Honours BA English Language Joint Honours BA History of Art BA Philosophy, Religion and Ethics BA English Language and Literature BA History of Art Joint Honours BA Politics, Religion and Philosophy BA English Language and Linguistics BA Modern Languages BA Theology Joint Honours BA English and Creative Writing BA Modern Languages BA Theology and Religion BA (University of Birmingham with History and Cultures The Open University pathway) African Studies BA Modern Languages Joint Honours BA African Studies Joint Honours BA Modern Languages with Business African Studies with Development BA Management BA Ancient History BA Music BMus Ancient and Medieval History BA Music Joint Honours BA Anthropology Joint Honours BA Russian Studies Joint Honours BA Archaeology and Ancient History BA Archaeology and Ancient History Joint Honours BA 2018 Admissions 51

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Classics and Ancient History PhD/PhD by DL/ Modern Languages Audio-Visual PhD MA by Research/MA by Research by DL Music MA English, Drama and American Classics MRes Music Performance Practice PhD/PhD by DL/ & Canadian Studies Contemporary History MA MA by Research/MA by Research by DL Applied Linguistics MA/MA by DL/PGCert by DL Cultural Heritage PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Musical Composition PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Applied Linguistics with TESOL MA Research/MA by Research by DL Research/MA by Research by DL Creative Writing PhD/PhD by DL/MA Early Modern History MRes/MA Musicology PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Drama and Theatre Studies PhD/PhD by DL/ Egyptology MRes MA by Research by DL MA by Research/MA by Research by DL Global History MA Russian Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Drama and Theatre Studies Greek Archaeology MRes MA by Research by DL Practice-Based PhD/MA by Research History PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/MA by Sexuality and Gender Studies PhD/PhD by DL/ English Language and Applied Linguistics Research by DL/MA by DL MA by Research/MA by Research by DL/MRes PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research History of Warfare MA Translation Studies MA/MA by DL English Literature PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Holocaust and Genocide MA/PGDip/PGCert Research/ MA by Research by DL International Heritage Management Law Film and Television: Research and MA/MA by DL Commercial Law LLM Production MA Late Antiquity MRes Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM Film Studies PhD/PhD by DL/Audio-Visual PhD/ Medieval History MRes International Commercial Law LLM MA by Research/MA by Research by DL/MRes Medieval Studies MA International Law, Ethics and Politics MA Language, Culture and Communication MA Military History MA by DL International Law: Crime, Justice and Literature and Culture MA Modern British Studies MA Human Rights LLM Medieval Literature MRes Modern East Mediterranean History MRes Law for Graduates LLB Shakespeare and Creativity MA Modern Greek Studies MRes Law PhD/PhD by DL/MPhil/MJur Shakespeare and Education MA/MA by DL Social Research (African Studies) MA LLM (General) Shakespeare and Theatre MA/MA by DL/PGDip/ Social Research (Economic and PGDip by DL Social History) MA Philosophy, Theology and Religion Shakespeare Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Twentieth Century British History MRes Global Ethics PhD/PhD by DL/MSc Research/MA by Research by DL/MA West Midlands History MA Holocaust and Genocide MA/PGDip/PGCert Teaching English to Speakers World Heritage Studies MA International Law, Ethics and Politics MA of Other Languages (TESOL) Islamic Studies MRes MA/MA by DL/PGCert by DL Languages, Cultures, Art History Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies and Music MA by DL/PGDip by DL/PGCert by DL History and Cultures Art History and Curating MA Philosophy PhD/PhD by DL/MRes/MA Africa and Development MA Colonial and Postcolonial Studies MA Philosophy of Health and Happiness African Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ French Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ MA/MA by DL MA by Research by DL/MRes/MA/PGDip MA by Research by DL Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Ancient History MRes German Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Science MA Antiquity MA MA by Research by DL Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Archaeology PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Hispanic Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by MA/MA by DL/PGDip MA by Research by DL/MRes/MA/PGDip/PGCert Research/MA by Research by DL Practical Theology Doctorate DPT Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek History of Art PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Religion, Politics and Society MA Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ MA by Research by DL/MRes/MA Sikh Studies MRes MA by Research by DL Holocaust and Genocide MA/PGDip/PGCert Theology and Religion PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Byzantine Studies MRes Italian Studies PhD/PhD by DL/MA by Research/ Research/MA by Research by DL/MRes/MA MA by Research by DL 52 International Prospectus

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Undergraduate Engineering and Physical Sciences degrees Postgraduate Engineering and Physical Sciences degrees are Taught Bachelor courses (BSc and BEng). Some offer are Taught Masters, Diploma or Certificate programmes an upgraded Masters-level option for high achieving students (MSc, PGDip and PGCert) or Research and Doctoral Research (MSci and MEng). Many courses include a year in industry or programmes (MSc by Research, MRes, MPhil, PhD, PhD international study. You can also explore our Bachelor of Liberal with Integrated Study, and EngD). You may also explore our Arts and Sciences and Natural Sciences programme and pre-Masters and pre-doctoral programmes, preparing you the Birmingham Foundation pathway in Engineering and for higher study at Birmingham. Physical Sciences.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Computer Science Materials Science and Engineering Artificial Intelligence and Computer with Industrial Experience MEng Chemical Engineering Science BSc Mechanical and Materials Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering (International Science with a Year in Industry BSc Metallurgy BEng Study) MEng Computer Science BSc/MSci Materials Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering with Industrial Computer Science with a Year (Foundation Year) BEng Study BEng/MEng in Industry BSc/MSci Chemical Engineering with International Computer Science with Study Mathematics and Industrial Study MEng Abroad BSc/MSci Mathematics and Computer Science Chemical Engineering Foundation Computer Science/Software BSc/MSci Year BEng/MEng Engineering MEng Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Science/Software Engineering with Industrial Year BSc/MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry MEng Mathematics BSc/MSci Chemistry BSc/MSci Computer Science (Physical Sciences Mathematics with Business Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc/MSci Foundation Year) BSc Management BSc/MSci Chemistry with Business Mathematics with Study in Management BSc/MSci Electronic, Electrical and Continental Europe BSc Chemistry with Industrial Experience MSci Systems Engineering Mathematics with an International Year BSc Chemistry with Pharmacology BSc/MSci Electrical and Railway Engineering Mathematics with Year in Industry BSc Chemistry with Study Abroad MSci BEng/MEng Mathematics (Physical Sciences Chemistry Foundation Year BSc/MSci Electronic and Electrical Engineering Foundation Year) BSc BEng/MEng Civil Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil and Railway Engineering BEng/MEng with Industrial Year BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering BEng/MEng Electronic, Electrical and Systems (Automotive) BEng/MEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Engineering (Engineering Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEng Experience MEng Foundation Year) BEng Mechanical Engineering with Civil Engineering with International Engineering BEng/MEng Industrial Year MEng Study MEng Mechanical Engineering (Engineering Civil Engineering (Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Foundation Year) BEng Foundation Year) BEng Materials Science and Engineering Engineering BEng/MEng Engineering BEng/MEng BEng/MEng 2018 Admissions 53

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Nuclear Engineering Civil Engineering Mathematics Nuclear Engineering MEng Advanced Engineering Management Applied Mathematics PhD/MRes Nuclear Science and Materials BSc (Construction Management Financial Engineering MSc pathway) MSc Management Mathematics PhD/MRes Physics and Astronomy Civil Engineering PhD/MSc by Research/MPhil/ Mathematical Modelling MSc Physics (International Study) BSc/MSci MSc/PGDip Mathematics, Operational Research, Physics and Astrophysics Civil Engineering and Management Statistics and Econometrics (International Study) BSc MSc/PGDip/PGCert (MORSE) MSc Physics and Astrophysics BSc/MSci Geotechnical Engineering MSc/PGDip/PGCert Pre-Masters Certificate in Physics BSc/MSci Geotechnical Engineering and Mathematics CertHE Physics with Particle Physics Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert Pure Mathematics PhD/MRes and Cosmology BSc/MSci Railway Risk and Safety Management Theoretical Physics and Applied MSc/MSc by DL/PGDip/PGDip by DL/PGCert/ Mechanical Engineering Mathematics BSc/MSci PGCert by DL Advanced Engineering Management Theoretical Physics BSc/MSci Railway Systems Engineering and (Operations Management pathway) MSc Physics and Astronomy (Physical Integration MSc/MSc by DL/PGDip/PGDip by DL/ Advanced Engineering Management Sciences Foundation Year) BSc PGCert/PGCert by DL (Project Management pathway) MSc Railway Systems Integration MRes Advanced Engineering Management POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Road Management and Engineering (Systems Management pathway) MSc MSc/PGDip Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc Chemical Engineering Structural Engineering and Practice Mechanical Engineering PhD/MSc by Research Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip Biochemical Engineering MSc/PGDip Metallurgy and Materials Chemical Engineering PhD/PhD with Computer Science Materials Science and Engineering MSc Integrated Study Advanced Computer Science MSc Metallurgy and Materials PhD/PhD with Chemical Engineering Science MRes Computer Science PhD/MSc Integrated Study/MPhil/MSc by Research Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies MSc Cyber Security MSc Physical Sciences for Health PhD with Food Safety, Hygiene and Management Human Computer Interaction MSc Integrated Study MSc/PGDip/PGCert Natural Computation MRes Science and Engineering of Materials MRes Formulation Engineering EngD Physical Sciences for Health PhD with Hydrogen Fuel Cells and their Integrated Study Physics and Astronomy Applications MRes/PhD with Integrated Study Robotics MSc Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Industrial Project Management Management MSc/PGDip MSc/PGDip/PGCert Electronic, Electrical and Physical Sciences for Health PhD with Systems Engineering Integrated Study Chemistry Communications Engineering MSc Physics and Astronomy PhD Chemistry PhD/MSc by Research Electrical Power Systems MSc Physics and Technology of Nuclear Physical Sciences for Health PhD with Electrical Power Systems with Reactors MSc Integrated Study Advanced Research MSc Translational Quantum Technologies Electronic and Computer Engineering MSc PhD/MRes Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD/MRes/MSc by Research

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Undergraduate Life and Environmental Sciences degrees Postgraduate Life and Environmental Sciences degrees are are Taught Bachelor courses (BSc and BA). Some BSc degrees Taught Masters, Diploma or Certificate programmes (MA, MSc, offer an upgraded Masters-level MSci option for high achieving PGDip and PGCert) or Research and Doctoral Research students. Many programmes offer study abroad or professional programmes (MSc by Research, MRes, MPhil, PhD and PhD placements. You can also explore our Birmingham Foundation with Integrated Study). There are also specialist doctorates pathway in Medical, Life and Geo Sciences. (ClinPsyD and ForenPsyD). Some programmes are offered by Distance Learning (DL).

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Earth Sciences (Geology) Psychology Geology BSc Human Neuroscience BSc Biosciences Geology MSci Psychology BSc Biochemistry BSc Geology and Physical Geography BSc Psychology and Psychological Practice MSci Biochemistry MSci Geology and Physical Geography MSci Psychology and Psychological Biochemistry (Genetics) BSc Geology and Physical Geography Research MSci Biochemistry with International Year BSc with an International Year MSci Biochemistry with Professional Geology with an International Year MSci Sport, Exercise and Placement MSci Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments BSc Rehabilitation Sciences Biochemistry with Study in Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments MSci Applied Golf Management Studies BSc Continental Europe BSc Palaeobiology and Palaeoenvironments Physiotherapy BSc Biological Sciences BSc with an International Year MSci Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc Biological Sciences MSci Sport, Physical Education and Biological Sciences (Genetics) BSc Environmental Science Coaching Science BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc Environmental Science BSc Biological Sciences with Environmental Science MSci International Year BSc Environmental Science with a Biological Sciences with Professional Professional Placement Abroad Placement MSci (Australasia) BSc Biological Sciences with Study Environmental Science with a in Continental Europe BSc Year Abroad BSc Human Biology BSc Human Biology MSci Geography Human Biology with International Year BSc Geography BA Human Biology with Professional Geography BSc Placement MSci Geography MSci Medical Biochemistry BSc Geography with a Year Abroad BA Geography with a Year Abroad BSc Geography with an International Year MSci Geography and Urban and Regional Planning BSc 2018 Admissions 55

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Psychology Sport, Exercise and Brain Imaging and Cognitive Rehabilitation Sciences Biosciences Neuroscience MSc Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Bioinformatics MSc Computational Neuroscience and MSc/PGDip Microbiology and Infection MSc Cognitive Robotics MSc Clinical Health Research MRes Molecular Biotechnology MSc Psychology MA Exercise and Sport Sciences MRes Molecular and Cellular Biology MRes Psychology MSc Exercise and Sports Medicine Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes Psychology MSc by Research (Football) MSc/PGDip Toxicology MSc Psychology PhD Physical Education and Sport Biosciences PhD Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD) Pedagogy MSc Clinical Psychology MRes Physiotherapy (pre-registration) MSc Earth Sciences Forensic Psychology Practice Sport Coaching MSc/PGDip Hydrogeology MSc Doctorate (ForenPsyD) Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Applied and Petroleum Forensic Clinical Psychology Sciences PhD/MSc by Research Micropalaeontology MSc Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD)

Environmental Health and Atmospheric Science Air Pollution Management and Control MSc Applied Meteorology and Climatology MSc Environmental Health MSc Public and Environmental Health Sciences MSc Science of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment MSc Environmental and Biological Nanoscience MRes

Geography River Environments and their Management MSc Research in Human Geography MSc Research in Human Geography MRes

Urban and Regional Studies Urban and Regional Planning (MSc with RTPI accreditation)

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Undergraduate Medical and Dental Sciences degrees Postgraduate Medical and Dental Sciences degrees are are Taught Bachelor or undergraduate Masters-level courses Taught Masters, Diploma or Certificate programmes (MSc, MPH, (MNurs and MPharm). Visit our website for more detailed PGDip and PGCert) or Research and Doctoral Research information about these specialist programmes. programmes (MSc by Research, MRes, MD, PhD and DPharm). Advanced General Dental Practice and Restorative Dentistry are currently the only programmes that can be taken as Distance Learning. Visit our website for further information.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Health Research Methods MSc/PGDip/PGCert Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc Biomedical Materials Science BMedSc Advanced Clinical Practice** Immunology and Immunotherapy Biomedical Science BSc MSc/PGDip/PGCert PhD/MSc by Research Dental Hygiene and Therapy* BSc Advanced Critical Care Practitioner** Inflammation and Ageing PhD/MSc by Research Dental Surgery BDS (ACCP) PGDip Medicine and Surgery MBChB Graduate Medicine and Surgery MBChB Advanced General Dental Practice Entry Course Nursing* BNurs/MNurs (Distance Learning) MSc Metabolism and Systems Research Pharmacy MPharm Advanced Practice in Healthcare PhD/MSc by Research Public Health BSc – subject to final approval (Global) MSc/PGDip/PGCert Microbiology and Infection PhD/MSc by Research Applied Health Research PhD/MSc by Research Multidisciplinary Healthcare Bioinformatics MSc/PGDip/PGCert Simulation PGCert Biomedical Research: Integrative Musculoskeletal Ageing and Health and Translational MRes MSc/PGDip Biomedical Sciences PhD/MSc by Research Nursing PhD/MSc by Research Cancer Sciences MRes Occupational Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert Cancer and Genomic Sciences PhD/MSc Pharmaceutical Enterprise MSc/PGDip by Research Pharmacy PhD/MSc by Research Cardiovascular Science MRes Physician Associate Studies MSc/PGDip Cardiovascular Sciences PhD/MSc by Research Physicians Assistant (Anaesthesia)** PGDip Clinical Health Research MRes Practice Certificate in Independent Clinical Sciences PhD/MSc by Research Prescribing** Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc/PGDip Professional Doctorate in Pharmacy DPharm Clinical Oncology MSc/PGDip Public Health Statement of Extra Accredited Clinical Primary and Community Learning (SEAL) MPH Care MSc/PGDip Public Health (Health Technology Dentistry PhD/MSc by Research Assessment) MPH/PGDip/PGCert Functional and Clinical Anatomy** MSc Public Health (International) MPH/PGDip/PGCert Genomic Medicine MSc/PGDip/PGCert Public Health MPH/PGDip/PGCert Health Economics and Restorative Dentistry Part-Time (Distance Econometrics MSc/PGDip Learning) MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health Economics and Trauma Science MSc Health Policy MSc/PGDip

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Course listings COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/index

Undergraduate Social Sciences degrees are Taught Bachelor courses (BSc and BA); many offer a year abroad. Single Honours degrees study one subject while Joint Honours degrees study two subjects (the one listed and another). Visit our website to find out more about Joint Honours combinations. You can also explore our Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences programme or our Birmingham Foundation pathway in Arts, Social Sciences, Business and Law.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES International Relations with Economics POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES with Year Abroad BA Business School International Relations with French BA Business School Accounting and Finance BSc International Relations with German BA Accounting and Finance Business Management BSc International Relations with Spanish BA Taught programmes Business Management with Year International Relations with Year Abroad BA Financial Management MSc in Industry BSc Political Economy BA International Accounting and Finance MSc Business Management with Political Economy with Year Abroad BA Investments MSc Communications BSc Political Science and International Advanced Engineering Management Business Management with Relations BA Taught programmes Communications and Year Political Science and International Advanced Engineering Management in Industry BSc Relations with Year Abroad BA MSc: Generalist Pathway Business Management with Marketing BSc Political Science BA Advanced Engineering Management Business Management with Marketing Political Science with Year Abroad BA MSc: Construction Management and Year in Industry BSc Advanced Engineering Management Economics BSc Social Policy MSc: Operations Management Economics with German BSc Social Policy BA Advanced Engineering Management Economics with Spanish BSc Social Policy with Year Abroad BA MSc: Project Management International Business BSc Policy, Politics and Economics BA Advanced Engineering Management International Business with Policy, Politics and Economics MSc: Systems Management Communications BSc with Year Abroad BA Economics, Finance and Statistical International Business with Language BSc Social Policy and Criminology BA Taught programmes Money, Banking and Finance BSc Social Policy and Sociology BA Development Economics MSc Sociology BA Economics MSc Education Social Work BA Environmental and Natural Resource Education BA (Hons) Health Management and Leadership Economics MSc Education and History BA (Hons) BMedSc – Intercalated degree Financial Economics MSc Education and Sociology BA (Hons) International Economics MSc Autism Spectrum (Webautism) Joint Honours programmes International Money and Banking MSc University Certificate Economics and Political Science BSc Mathematical Finance MSc Education and Sociology BA Money, Banking and Finance MSc Government and Society Philosophy and Sociology BA Management Taught programmes International Relations BA Political Science BA Human Resource Management MSc International Relations with Economics BA Political Science and Sociology BA Human Resource Management MSc with Political Science and Social Policy BA CIPD Pathway 2018 Admissions 59

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Postgraduate Social Sciences degrees are Taught Masters, Bachelor, Diploma, Certificate and Advanced Certificate programmes (MA, MBA, MEd, MSc, BPhil, PGDip PGCert and AdCert) or Research and Doctoral Research programmes (MSc by Research, MRes, MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Study). There are also specialist doctorates (EdD). Many programmes are offered by Distance Learning (DL). You may also explore our pre-Masters and pre-doctoral programmes, preparing you for higher study at Birmingham.

International Business MSc Education Special Educational Needs Coordination International Business MSc (Singapore) Autism (Adults) MEd/BPhil/PGDip/PGCert/ (National Award for Special International Business Online MSc Advanced Certificate Educational Needs Coordination) International Business MSc (Singapore) Autism (Children) MEd/BPhilPGDip/PGCert Special Educational Needs and Management MSc Advanced Certificate Disabilities (SEND) MA/PGDip/PGCert Management: Entrepreneurship and Bilingualism in Education MEd/PGDip/PGCert Teachers of Children with Hearing Innovation Pathway MSc Character Education MA Impairment MEd/PGDip Management: Operations Pathway MSc Education MA Teaching English as a Foreign Language Management: Organisational Leadership Education for Health Professionals (TEFL) MA/PGDip/PGCert (School of Education) and Change Pathway MSc MEd/PGDip/PGCert Teaching Studies PGDip Management: Strategy Pathway MSc Education of Learners with Multisensory Initial Teacher Education Marketing Taught programmes Impairment (Deafblindness) MEd/BPhil/ Postgraduate Diploma Primary Education International Marketing MSc PGDip/PGCert/Advanced Certificate (PGCE Advanced) General Primary Marketing Communications MSc Inclusion and Special Educational Needs or Early Years Marketing MSc MEd/PGDip/PGCert/BPhil/Advanced Certificate Postgraduate Diploma Primary Education Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc International Studies in Education MA (SSPIP) Mathematics Graduate Diploma International Studies in Education Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Graduate Diploma in Business (Education and Development) MA Education (QTS) – English Administration Language, Literacies and Dyslexia MEd/ Postgraduate Diploma Secondary MBA Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate Education (QTS) – Geography International Business MBA Management of Special Education in Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Global Banking and Finance MBA Developing Countries MA Education (QTS) – History Executive MBA Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Online MBA Qualifications for Teachers of Education (QTS) – Mathematics Singapore MBA Children and Young People with Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Research degree programmes Vision Impairments MEd/PGDip Education (QTS) – Modern Accounting PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) School Improvement and Educational Languages (French/Spanish/German) Business Management PhD with Leadership MA/PGDip/PGCert Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Integrated Study Severe, Profound and Multiple Education (QTS) – Physical Education Economics PhD Learning Difficulties MEd/PGDip/PGCert/ Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Finance PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) Advanced Certificate/BPhil Education (QTS) – Physics with Management PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) Social Research (Education) MA Mathematics Marketing PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) Social, Emotional and Behavioural MSc by Research (Taxation) Difficulties MEd/BPhil/PGDip/PGCert/ Social Research (Business) MA Advanced Certificate 60 International Prospectus

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Governance and Statebuilding MSc/GDip Social Policy International Development MSc/GDip Advanced Child Protection Initial Teacher Education (continued) International Development distance learning Studies Online MSc Postgraduate Diploma Secondary MSc/PGDip Health Care Policy and Education (QTS) – Religious Education International Political Economy Management MSc/PGDip/PGCert Postgraduate Diploma Secondary and Development MSc/GDip Health Care Policy and Education (QTS) – Science: Biology Poverty, Inequality and Development Management specialising Postgraduate Diploma Secondary MSc/GDip in Quality MSc/PGDip/PGCert Education (QTS) – Science: Chemistry Poverty, Inequality and Development Migration, Superdiversity Postgraduate Diploma Secondary distance learning MSc/PGDip and Policy MA/PGDip/PGCert Education (QTS) – Science: Physics Urban Development MSc/GDip Policy into Practice MA/PGDip/PGCert Subject Knowledge Enhancement route Public Administration Policy into Practice (with integrated for non-specialists – Mathematics Masters in Public Administration placement) MA/PGDip (MPA) – (on campus) Policy into Practice with Integrated Postgraduate Research Political Science Placement (Health) MA/PGDip Applied Educational and Child Psychology British Politics and the State MA/PGDip Social Policy MA/PGDip Doctorate (App Ed and Child Psy D) Contemporary Asia Pacific MA/PGDip Social Research (Social Policy) MA/PGDip Education EdD Diplomacy MA/PGDip Social Research (Social Work and Education MA by Research Gender MA/PGDip Professional Practice) MA/PGDip Education PhD Global Cooperation and Security MSc Social Work MA Educational Studies MRes International Peacekeeping MA/PGDip Social Work with Children, Young International Political Economy MA/PGDip People, their Families and Carers Government and Society International Relations MA/PGDip MA/PGDip/PGCert Postqualifying Award Conflict, Cooperation and Security Political Psychology of International Global Cooperation and Security MSc Relations MSc Postgraduate Research Political Psychology of International Political Science MA/PGDip Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Relations MSc Political Theory MA/PGDip Health Services Management PhD/MPhil Development Management Research Methods MA Social Policy PhD/MPhil Aid Management MSc/GDip Social and Political Theory MA Sociology PhD/MPhil Development Management Security MA/PGDip (with specialist pathways) MSc/GDip Terrorism and Political Violence MA/PGDip Development Management distance Local Government Studies learning MSc/PGDip Masters in Public Administration Human Resources and Development (MPA) distance learning Management MSc/GDip Public Management MSc/PGDip/GDip/PGCert Public Economic Management Public Management (Health and and Finance MSc/GDip Social Care) MSc/PGDip/PGCert International Development Public Management (Local Policy Conflict, Security and Development and Leadership) MSc/PGDip/PGCert MSc/GDip Public Service Commissioning MSc/PGDip/ Conflict, Security and Development GDip/PGCert/GCert distance learning MSc/PGDip Social Research (Local Government Environment, Sustainability and Public Policy) MA/PGDip/PGCert and Politics MSc/GDip 2018 Admissions 61

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Entry requirements

IN ORDER TO BE OFFERED A PLACE OF STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, YOU WILL NEED TO MEET THE GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND ANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR PROGRAMME.

We welcome applications from English language requirements English language courses international students and accept You will need to demonstrate a certain Presessional English programmes are a wide number of qualifications and level of English in order to meet the available before the start of the academic country-specific qualifications, which demands of your programme. The year for students who do not have the will depend on the country you have level will depend on the programme required level of English or who wish previously studied in. that you choose. An indication of entry to improve their skills before they arrive. requirements is given in the table overleaf, Visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/bia Further information on the types of and you will be required to show evidence for more information. qualification that we would expect of this when offered a place to study. to see in applicants from your country can be found on your country page at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/country

Foundation programme Successful completion of your chosen pathway of the Birmingham International Academy guarantees you a place on your chosen degree programme at Birmingham. Please see pages 42-43 for more information, including English language requirements at this level, and visit the website: www.birmingham. ac.uk/foundation 2017 Admissions 63

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English language requirements for students who do not have English as their first language Academic area IELTS Pearson Test of English TOEFL (PTE)* Undergraduate requirements Biosciences, Biomedical Materials 6.0 overall, with no less PTE Academic 51 in all 80 overall with no less Science, Chemistry, Chemical than 5.5 in any band four skills than 19 in Reading, 19 in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Listening, 21 in Speaking Computer Science, Electronic, and 19 in Writing Electrical and Systems Engineering, Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials, Nuclear Science/Engineering, Physics and Astronomy Business, Economics, Education, 6.5 overall, with no less PTE Academic 59 in all 88 overall with no less English, Drama and American and than 6.0 in any band four skills than 21 in Reading, 20 in Canadian Studies, History and Cultures, Listening, 22 in Speaking Language, Cultures, Art History and and 21 in Writing Music, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Science, Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Political Science and International Relations, Social Policy, Sociology, Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, Urban and Regional Studies Law, Physiotherapy, Social Work, 7.0 overall, with no less PTE Academic 67 in all 95 overall with no less than Dental Hygiene and Therapy than 6.5 in any band four skills 22 in any band

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Alternative qualifications for undergraduate programmes Qualification Minimum University requirement University of Birmingham presessional English course Pass (see www.birmingham.ac.uk/englishprogrammes for details)

GCSE English (or Edexcel IGCSE English) Grade C or above GCE O Level English Grade C or above Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English Grade C or above (first language) Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English Grade C or above (second language) International Baccalaureate English, Standard or Higher level, 5 or above First or Second Language HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English Level 3 (with a minimum of 3 in each band) or above India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal) 75% or above India Standard XII (other Indian state boards) 80% or above Malaysian SPM 1119 (Cambridge O Level) Grade C or above

Postgraduate requirements IELTS Pearson Test of English (PTE)* TOEFL Engineering and Science 6.0 overall, with no less PTE Academic 51 in all four skills 80 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing Arts*, Business**, Education, Health 6.5 overall, with no less PTE Academic 59 in all four skills 88 overall with no less Sciences, Public Policy, Social than 6.0 in any band than 21 in Reading, 20 in Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry Listening, 22 in Speaking (PhD, MD and MSc by Research) and 21 in Writing Medicine and Dentistry, taught 7.0 overall, with no less PTE Academic 67 in all four skills 95 overall with no less postgraduate programmes than 6.5 in any band than 22 in any band including MRes

Law (LLM), Research Education 7.0 overall, with no less PTE Academic 67 in all four skills 95 overall with no less than 6.5 in any band than 22 in any band

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How to apply

CHOOSING TO STUDY IN THE UK IS A REALLY EXCITING DECISION AND YOU PROBABLY HAVE MANY QUESTIONS ON WHAT TO DO NEXT. DEPENDING ON WHICH LEVEL YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY AT YOU CAN FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Undergraduate applications Apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) between early September (prior to the 1 . Visit: www.ucas.com to apply online. Don’t forget you can apply 2. UCAS will notify you once a decision has been 3. Once a decision has been made on all your choices UCAS 4. If you meet the 5. For international (non-EEA) year you wish to study) and 30 June (in the year you wish to study). European Union applicants need to apply to a maximum of five choices. made on your application. If you are successful will ask you to confirm which two offers (if any) you want conditions of your students a Confirmation before 15 January. If you are applying for Medicine or Dentistry, you will need to apply by 15 October. you will receive an offer. to hold while you wait for all your results. You will need offer, your place on of Acceptance for Studies to choose your firm choice programme and an insurance, the programme will (CAS) will be issued at which is your back up place in case you don’t get the grades be confirmed. this stage. required for your firm choice.

Postgraduate taught applications Postgraduate taught applications are made directly to the University. We recommended that you apply by the 1. Apply via our course finder pages: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ 2. Your application will be considered. This normally 3. You can track the progress of your application and 4. If you accept and meet 5. For international (non-EEA) beginning of July as the most popular courses may fill up quickly and, if accepted, that you allow sufficient time students/courses. Each programme page will take you directly takes four to six weeks after your application and receive communications from us via the Applicant Portal. the conditions of your students a Confirmation to obtain a visa. to the application form. Just click ‘apply to study here’ to begin supporting documents have been received. An If you are made an offer, this will be either unconditional offer, we will confirm of Acceptance for Studies your application. application cannot be considered until all the or conditional. your place. (CAS) will be issued at necessary supporting documents have been this stage. received, such as references and transcripts.

Postgraduate research applications Postgraduate research applications are made directly to the University. There are no official closing dates. 1. Apply online via our course finder pages: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ 2. Your application will be considered and this normally 3. You can track the progress of your application and receive 4. If you accept and meet .5 For international (non-EEA) To ensure that the necessary facilities and supervisors are available for your study, contact the relevant students/courses. There will be a link on the programme page takes four to six weeks after your application and communications from us via the Applicant Portal. If you are the conditions of your students a Confirmation postgraduate research tutor prior to submitting an application, to discuss the research proposal which will take you directly to the application form. supporting documents have been received. Please be made an offer, this will be either unconditional or conditional. offer, we will confirm of Acceptance for Studies informally – check our online prospectus for further details: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/ aware that an application cannot be considered until your place. (CAS) will be issued at postgraduate/research all the necessary supporting documents, eg, references, this stage. transcript, research proposal have been received.

Supporting documents Whether you are applying for an o Transcript or statement of results of your highest qualification or predicted undergraduate or postgraduate grades (originals or certified copies are not required at the application stage) programme, you will need to provide o One or two references supporting documents with your o If English is not your native language, a copy of your IELTS, TOEFL application. These include: or Pearson Academic English Test certificate o A copy of your passport personal details page 2018 Admissions 67

Birmingham International Academy Birmingham International Summer School To apply to the Foundation pathways please visit our To apply to take part in the Birmingham International Summer website: www.birmingham.ac.uk/foundation/apply School programme visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/biss and follow the instructions.

Study Abroad and exchanges If you are applying for a place on an Undergraduate degree For information on how to apply to spend time at the programme after 30 June you can apply through Clearing. University as part of our Study Abroad programme visit: For more information see: www.ucas.com/ucas/ www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/studyabroad/ undergraduate/apply-and-track/results/no-offers-learn- incomingstudents.aspx how-clearing-works

Undergraduate applications Apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS) between early September (prior to the 1 . Visit: www.ucas.com to apply online. Don’t forget you can apply 2. UCAS will notify you once a decision has been 3. Once a decision has been made on all your choices UCAS 4. If you meet the 5. For international (non-EEA) year you wish to study) and 30 June (in the year you wish to study). European Union applicants need to apply to a maximum of five choices. made on your application. If you are successful will ask you to confirm which two offers (if any) you want conditions of your students a Confirmation before 15 January. If you are applying for Medicine or Dentistry, you will need to apply by 15 October. you will receive an offer. to hold while you wait for all your results. You will need offer, your place on of Acceptance for Studies to choose your firm choice programme and an insurance, the programme will (CAS) will be issued at which is your back up place in case you don’t get the grades be confirmed. this stage. required for your firm choice.

Postgraduate taught applications Postgraduate taught applications are made directly to the University. We recommended that you apply by the 1. Apply via our course finder pages: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ 2. Your application will be considered. This normally 3. You can track the progress of your application and 4. If you accept and meet 5. For international (non-EEA) beginning of July as the most popular courses may fill up quickly and, if accepted, that you allow sufficient time students/courses. Each programme page will take you directly takes four to six weeks after your application and receive communications from us via the Applicant Portal. the conditions of your students a Confirmation to obtain a visa. to the application form. Just click ‘apply to study here’ to begin supporting documents have been received. An If you are made an offer, this will be either unconditional offer, we will confirm of Acceptance for Studies your application. application cannot be considered until all the or conditional. your place. (CAS) will be issued at necessary supporting documents have been this stage. received, such as references and transcripts.

Postgraduate research applications Postgraduate research applications are made directly to the University. There are no official closing dates. 1. Apply online via our course finder pages: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ 2. Your application will be considered and this normally 3. You can track the progress of your application and receive 4. If you accept and meet .5 For international (non-EEA) To ensure that the necessary facilities and supervisors are available for your study, contact the relevant students/courses. There will be a link on the programme page takes four to six weeks after your application and communications from us via the Applicant Portal. If you are the conditions of your students a Confirmation postgraduate research tutor prior to submitting an application, to discuss the research proposal which will take you directly to the application form. supporting documents have been received. Please be made an offer, this will be either unconditional or conditional. offer, we will confirm of Acceptance for Studies informally – check our online prospectus for further details: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/ aware that an application cannot be considered until your place. (CAS) will be issued at postgraduate/research all the necessary supporting documents, eg, references, this stage. transcript, research proposal have been received.

Your offer International (non-EEA) students will An unconditional offer means that you have already met the University’s entrance need to consider and be aware of requirements and there are no conditions attached to your offer of a place. certain immigration requirements A conditional offer means that you have not yet satisfied the University’s entrance when accepting their offer and when requirements. Your offer letter will detail the requirements still to be met before preparing for their student visa. your place will be confirmed. Offer holders are advised to fulfil their conditions Visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to obtain a visa. international/students/visas 68 International Prospectus

How to find out more

THERE IS SO MUCH HAPPENING AT BIRMINGHAM THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT. HERE ARE A FEW WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US TO FIND OUT MORE.

Meet us on campus Contact us Overseas offices and contacts We understand that as an international Undergraduate study enquiries: student it is difficult to attend open days, www.birmingham.ac.uk/ug-faqs India Office or even to come to our campus. If, however, University of Birmingham you find that you are in the UK, you are Postgraduate study enquiries: India Office welcome to join one of our weekly campus www.birmingham.ac.uk/pg-faqs 1007 Mercantile House tours. Please visit our Campus Tours 15 Kasturba Gandhi Marg website for further information: Study Abroad enquiries: New Delhi 110001, India www.birmingham.ac.uk/campustours t: +44 (0)121 414 7696 t: +91 11 2370 6237/38 e: [email protected] f: +91 11 2370 6243 Overseas representatives e: [email protected] The University has a network of overseas Birmingham International Academy representatives who can provide enquiries: Shanghai information on studying at the University, e: [email protected] (for agent and student enquiries) as well as guidance on your application. Mingya Zong For more information visit your country Birmingham International Summer School China Project Manager t: +86 21 31007900 ext 220 page at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ e: [email protected] e: [email protected] international/students/country Join our live chats: Important note: If you email the address Other useful websites www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/ above you agree to Mingya Zong and our alumni contacting the University to discuss British Council livechats your application, any details contained within www.britishcouncil.org your application and sharing any personal Write to us: information that you provide to them. UK Council for International Student Affairs International Recruitment Guangzhou Centre www.ukcisa.org.uk University of Birmingham University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT Guangzhou Centre UK Visas and Immigration Room 714, No. 76, Yinglong Plaza www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ Stay in touch online Huangpu Dadao West uk-visas-and-immigration Visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ Tianhe District international Guangzhou, China @unibirmingham 510623 www.facebook.com/unibirmingham t: +86 20 85272998 www.youtube.com/unibirmingham Nigeria John Ojeogwu Meet us in your country Build your postgraduate prospectus UKEAS Nigeria Our officers regularly travel overseas. online to receive a personalised 76 Opebi Road Visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ digital copy, sent to your email Ikeja, Lagos international/meet to find out address: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ t(mobile): 234 815 8868617 when we are near you next. pgprospectus e: [email protected] 2018 Admissions 69

The small print

THE FOLLOWING SECTION COVERS ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS, INCLUDING IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY WILL APPLY AND RELY UPON IN ITS FUTURE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU. IT ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY.

If you decide to accept this offer, a  Programme requirements, which are Fitness to Practise programmes contract will be formed between you and shown for each programme on our If you are applying for a Fitness to the University. Your rights and obligations website at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ Practise programme, you may be asked to the University and the University’s students/courses/index.aspx to provide information about your health, obligations to you arising under that undergo a health check and provide contract are set out in the documents Application and admission to the evidence of immunisation. Your offer of a listed below which will form the terms University: information and place is conditional on such requirements and conditions of your student contract: requirements being met. You will also be required to  Your offer letter You must provide accurate and complete sign a Code of Professional Conduct  The Undergraduate or Postgraduate information in your application form. If you and Fitness to Practise which is provided Prospectus, as appropriate do not, the University can withdraw the with the offer letter.  The Code of Practice on Admission offer of a place or insist that you leave. of Students (see: intranet. Blood-borne viruses birmingham.ac.uk/as/registry/ Programme entry requirements For some programmes, such as Medicine legislation/index.aspx) The programme requirements for and Surgery (MBChB) and Dentistry, all  The University’s Royal Charter, admission are set out in the relevant applicants who are made an offer of a Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and section of the prospectus and our website place on the course will be required to Codes of Practice; the current version at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ complete a screening process for Blood can be viewed on www.birmingham. courses/index.aspx. Please consider Borne Viruses as a condition of their offer. ac.uk/applicantinformation from these carefully to ensure you are eligible The screening process may be subject to which you can find a summary of any for your chosen subject. change from time to time, and so you are changes which have already been advised to consult the relevant section of agreed for the start of the next Criminal convictions University’s website at: www.birmingham. academic year If your offer of a place is conditional on ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/index.  The University’s health and safety you obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure aspx for up-to-date information. policies and guidance, General and Barring Service (DBS) check, the Conditions of Use of Computing and University will decide if any convictions Deferred entry Network Facilities, Data Protection or information revealed are incompatible Applicants who wish to apply for Policy, Equality Scheme, Public with a place on the programme. If they are, deferred entry should enter this against Interest Disclosure Policy and you will be notified and your offer will be the University of Birmingham choice on Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy withdrawn. If your situation changes after their UCAS form. Applicants wishing to (see: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/ the offer of a place, please notify the defer entry until September 2018 must registry/legislation/index.aspx) admissions tutor for your programme, meet all the conditions of their offer by or if you have already registered, the 31 August 2017. programme director. 70 International Prospectus

The tuition fees stated on your offer letter Changes to programmes, courses, Fees and payment are based on the start date shown in the modules and services The tuition fees stated in your offer offer letter and will apply for the duration Information set out in the prospectus letter will apply for the duration of your of your programme. However, If you defer and on the University website is accurate programme (subject to any changes your entry, then your tuition fees may be at the date of publication. However, in the law or government requirements). more that is stated in your offer letter. changes to programmes, modules, You should contact the Admissions University services and the content of It is your responsibility to make sure Office for more information. the prospectus may be necessary, for your fees and all expenses relating to example, to meet the requirements of your programme are paid in full and If you defer, the programme and/or an accrediting body or to keep courses on time. The University’s requirements its modules, programme requirements contemporary by updating practices or on the payment of fees can be found in and University services and facilities as areas of study. Changes to programmes Regulation 5 (see: intranet.birmingham. currently described in the prospectus or modules may also be needed because ac.uk/as/registry/legislation/index. or on our website may change for your of circumstances outside the reasonable aspx). When you register online, you will chosen year of entry. Please keep control of the University, such as a key be asked to indicate how your fees will referring to the University’s website member of staff leaving the University be paid. If you are paying your tuition where up-to-date information will be or being unable to teach (where the fees yourself, you must either pay the full published as soon as it is available. programme or module is reliant on that amount at the beginning of the academic person’s expertise) or where the minimum year or apply to pay by instalments using Cancelling your acceptance or maximum number of students needed the University direct debit scheme. After you have accepted an offer of a to ensure a good educational or student If you are a sponsored student, you are place, you can cancel your acceptance experience has not been met or has been responsible for payment if your sponsor within the cancellation period without exceeded. Other circumstances outside does not pay your tuition fees. giving us any reason. The cancellation the reasonable control of the University period runs for 14 days from the date we include unexpected lack of funding, Additional costs receive your acceptance. If you cancel industrial action, severe weather, fire, All students will incur some expense your offer within the cancellation period, civil disorder, political unrest, government as a result of being at university (eg, any deposit or administration or other fees restrictions or serious concern about the stationary, photocopying etc); where you have paid will normally be refunded transmission of serious illness making specific additional costs will be incurred in full. If you start your programme during a course unsafe to deliver. If changes to for a particular programme (eg, field trips), the cancellation period, the University your programme are made after you have this will be indicated on the relevant will charge you a reasonable sum for accepted your offer, the University will web page for that programme at: the programme provided. try to give you early notification of those www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/ changes and, where necessary, minimise courses/index.aspx. Core recommended You can cancel your acceptance by their impact by offering suitable alternative texts are available for borrowing in the informing the University’s Admissions arrangements, helping you find an University library, however students may Office by email at admissions@bham. alternative programme or university wish to purchase their own personal ac.uk or by writing to the Admissions or providing compensation where it copy. Unless your offer letter says Office, the University of Birmingham, believes there is a fair case to do so. otherwise, the tuition fee quoted in Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. your offer letter does not include any charges for residential accommodation, examination re-sits, extensions to the designated period of study or travelling expenses. 2018 Admissions 71

Non-payment of fees Scholarships, grants and bursaries embodied in the University’s Charter and If you do not pay your tuition fees in full At Birmingham we ensure that fears our aim is to ensure that the University or on time, the University may impose about finance do not constrain remains an inclusive environment where penalties which are set out in Regulation prospective students from considering equality of opportunity and tolerance for 5 (see: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/ university and that excellence is rewarded. all are fostered and promoted. registry/legislation/index.aspx). The University offers a range of additional As a result, you may not be allowed financial support for students studying Disabilities to progress on your programme or you at Birmingham in the form of bursaries, If you have a disability, the University may be expelled from the University. grants and scholarships. Details are will seek to support you whenever The University may also take legal action on the University’s website at: possible and reasonable to do so. If you against you to recover any unpaid fees. www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/ have not yet disclosed that disability, we fees/funding/index.aspx encourage you to do so at the earliest If you do not pay any other (non-tuition) opportunity. As individual students’ needs fees or other sums you owe, the Student Hardship Fund (even those with the same condition) University may take action to recover In addition to scholarships, grants and can vary, it is important that you contact those sums. This may include withholding bursaries, the University can provide the Disability and Learning Support any service for which you owe money financial assistance to students who Service at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ (for example, if you do not pay library fines suffer financial hardship during their undergraduate/support/disability/ you may not be allowed to access the studies. Details are on our website index.aspx before you accept any offer library or use some or all of its facilities) at: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/ of a place to find out what type of support or taking legal action against you. studentservices/funding/index.aspx is likely to be available to you and what information we need to arrange it. If you If, as part of your programme, you spend Conduct and attendance choose not to tell us about your disability, time in another university, institution or Students are required to attend such provide this information with short notice organisation in the UK or abroad, the lectures, tutorials, examinations and other before your course or examination/ rules and regulations of that university, activities as form part of their programme. assessment start dates or do not provide institution or organisation are likely to This includes the requirement to submit full information about it before or during apply to you while you are there. Some theses, dissertations and coursework on your programme, we will do our best to overseas institutions might impose time. Students must also be aware of and help you but you might not be able to academic sanctions, for example, they observe the University’s regulations and have access to the full range of support might refuse to release your marks, if you codes of practice relating to conduct, which might otherwise be available to you. do not pay either tuition fees or any other plagiarism, attendance and reasonable fees or costs (such as accommodation diligence – see: intranet.birmingham. Religious observance or meal plan fees) which you owe them. ac.uk/as/registry/legislation/index. The University is committed to the This might mean that you are not able to aspx. The University can impose penalties promotion of equality. However, you complete your programme as planned. if you do not follow these requirements, should be aware that: and in serious cases the University can  Sometimes we have to schedule Deposits suspend or expel you from the University. activities, including examinations, on We reserve the right to charge a deposit Fridays and Saturdays. If this is likely for some programmes. Full details will Diversity and equality to conflict with the observance of be included in our offer letter where The University prides itself on being a religious days for some students, the appropriate. diverse community within a diverse city. University will try to make alternative Our commitment to equality and diversity arrangements where reasonably and the elimination of discrimination is possible. Therefore students are 72 International Prospectus

advised to inform the relevant carefully the instructions for arrival, When you may be asked to leave School and/or the Examinations collection of Biometric Residence the University Office in writing of such issues as Permits and Right to Study checks. You may be asked to leave the soon as possible. University if:  While the University imposes no dress Intellectual property  Your academic performance is not code on its students and welcomes If you, in the course of your study or satisfactory the variety of appearance brought by research, develop intellectual property  You are expelled from the University individual styles and choices of dress, including an invention, device, discovery, for breach of the conduct, Fitness to there may be exceptions. For example, material, product, process, computer Practise, attendance or reasonable some professional regulatory bodies software or any other potentially valuable diligence requirements or placement providers may have result or innovation with material input  You do not pay your tuition fees in requirements as to what can be worn from the University’s academic staff accordance with the University’s in certain situations, such as clinical or as part of a collective project, Regulations settings. Medical students must sign programme or research activity, you  You are dismissed or expelled from a Code of Professional Conduct in assign all rights in such intellectual any other organisation which you are which they agree to show their faces property to the University; the procedures required to attend or be a member of at all times, and must be prepared to and arrangements for notification and as part of your programme examine and touch patients of both exploitation will be the same as those  You do not have the correct visa or sexes. See also: www.birmingham. for Staff in the University set out in immigration permission to study on ac.uk/students/support Regulation 3.16, Patents and the your programme at the University, Exploitation of Inventions. The University and you are an international non-EU International students will not make any claim to any student needing a visa to enable The University’s International Students intellectual property developed by you you to be in the UK to study Advisory Service (ISAS) provides support in circumstances other than those set  The University has reason to believe and advice for prospective international out above. Details of the University’s that you have not supplied all relevant students – see: intranet.birmingham. procedures and guidance involving information or have supplied false or ac.uk/as/studentservices/ sharing of revenue from exploitation are misleading information relating to your international/index.aspx available from the Director of Research application to the University and Knowledge Transfer within each  As a result of your actions, the If you are an international non-European of the colleges, Alta Innovations Ltd University is unable to find a suitable Union (non-EU) student and need a visa or the Registrar and Secretary, and placement which is required to to enable you to be in the UK to study, see: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ complete your programme you will have to attend a Right to Study applicantinformation Check when you first arrive at the A decision requiring you to leave the University. If you do not attend this Accommodation University will be taken in accordance Right to Study Check or cannot provide Your right to reside in University with the relevant procedure and subject conclusive proof that you have the correct accommodation is dependent on you to any right of appeal or review. If the visa or immigration permission, you will continuing to study at the University. University has good reason for expelling not be allowed to begin your programme There are separate terms and conditions you and does so in accordance with the and/or you may be withdrawn from your which apply to your occupation of relevant procedure, the University will not programme. It is essential that you University accommodation, and further compensate you for any loss or damage regularly read our emails (in the email details of these are available at: www. you may suffer as a result. account you used on your application to birmingham.ac.uk/accommodation the University) and that you follow very 2018 Admissions 73

Complaints support you on your programme, for the Your contract with the University is The University is committed to providing administration and management of the between you and the University and a high-quality educational experience, University, including statistical analysis only these two parties can enforce it. supported by a range of academic and and to contact you about University The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) administrative services and facilities. business. Medical information disclosed Act 1999 does not apply. The contract From time to time, however, things do to the University’s Medical Officer or between you and the University is go wrong, and if the matter cannot be the Student Support and Counselling governed by English law and is subject resolved informally, the University provides Services will be treated as confidential. to any changes in the law which affect students with a system for raising Information arising from DBS checks this contract. concerns and complaints about both will be used only in accordance with academic and non-academic matters. the DBS code of practice If you have any questions please (see: www.gov.uk/government/ contact the undergraduate admissions The Code of Practice on Student publications/dbs-code-of-practice). tutor for your school. Concerns and Complaints (see: intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/registry/ Some information may be disclosed Further information legislation/index.aspx) sets out a outside the University, for example, This prospectus was published in procedure for dealing with students’ at your request, with your consent or August 2017 and refers to entry from complaints fairly, consistently and as in order to meet statutory obligations. September 2018 to July 2019. If you quickly as possible. Students who are We may disclose information relating have any complaints regarding the dissatisfied with a decision relating to your academic progress to your accuracy or fairness of this prospectus, to a complaint they have raised may sponsor (if you have one). they should be addressed to the Director be able to complain to the Office of of Communications and Marketing, the Independent Adjudicator (OIA), an We will also ask for emergency contact who will investigate the matter and independent body which reviews student details, and by providing them, you reply, in writing, within 21 days of complaints; more information about confirm that these individuals have receiving the letter. the OIA is available on its website at consented to the processing of their www.oiahe.org.uk. The Code of Practice personal data by the University. The University is an exempt charity on Admissions (see: intranet.birmingham. under Schedule 3 of the Charities ac.uk/as/registry/legislation/index. All information will be kept for a Act 2011. An exempt charity enjoys all the tax exemptions and other benefits aspx) sets out the procedure for asking reasonable period in accordance with of a charity, but is exempt from certain for a review of decisions made in the legal requirements and for administration requirements, including the need to application and admissions process. purposes. Further information can be register with the Charity Commission. found at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ As it is not on the Register of Charities, Data protection and disclosure university/governance/policies-regs/ the University does not have a charity of personal information data-protection.aspx registration number, and although it is The University will collect information a corporate body, the University is not about you from the application and General matters a limited company, therefore it is not registration procedures, as part of your The University will not be liable to you registered at Companies House. It academic progress and university life and you will not be liable to the University does have a tax-exempt Inland Revenue and from carrying out Disclosure and for any failure or delay in performing charities reference number (X7237). Barring Service (DBS) checks or health obligations if the failure or delay is checks (if necessary). The University due to any significant cause beyond the and the organisations we work with University’s or your reasonable control, to deliver programmes will use this to such as fire, flood or industrial dispute. 74 International Prospectus

What next?

Key dates for international students Please note that there are no 1 September 2017 UCAS applications open official opening and closing dates for submitting postgraduate taught Medicine or Dentistry applicants will need to apply and research applications to the by 15 October University, however, if you are European Union applicants will need to apply interested in a postgraduate taught by 15 January course that starts in September 2018 it is recommended that you apply 30 June 2018 UCAS applications close by 1 July 2018 as the most popular courses fill up quickly, and you will 1 July 2018 UCAS Clearing opens for international students need to allow time to apply for a visa should you be accepted. 31 July 2018 Accommodation application deadline

1 October 2018 Term begins

VIRTUAL OPEN DAYS

We also run Virtual Open Days if you cannot make a visit to our campus. You will have the opportunity to ask current staff and students about Birmingham, our beautiful campus and the courses you are interested in. If you have any questions, our dedicated teams will be happy to help.

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