Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22

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CONTENTS SEE FOR YOURSELF 4 Welcome to our University 40 The view from BCU AT AN OPEN DAY 8 Why study with us? 42 The city is your campus The best way to explore what Birmingham 10 The heart of the UK 44 City life City University has to offer is to come and 12 On course to a career 48 A place to call home see us in person. Our Open Days provide 50 Go abroad the perfect opportunity to chat to our 14 Your degree your way staff and students, and check out our 16 Our graduates 52 Your Students’ Union first-rate facilities. 18 Our campuses 54 Get into sport 24 The facilities you need 56 Courses by subject area MAR JUN SEP 28 The staff who inspire 218 Foundation years 21 27 26 32 First-class support 220 Keep in touch 38 Our research 222 Application process OCT NOV

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www.bcu.ac.uk/visit

The information in this prospectus is aimed at prospective students planning to start a course Birmingham’s Big at Birmingham City Wheel at Christmas University in 2021/22.

2 3 UndergraduateUndergraduate Prospectus Prospectus 2021/22 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk WELCOME

I’D LIKE TO GIVE YOU A WARM WELCOME TO BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY. I AM IMMENSELY PROUD TO BE THE CHANCELLOR OF THIS VIBRANT AND DIVERSE INSTITUTION.

Our University offers the sort of education I’d have loved when I was younger – right in the heart of the thriving city of Birmingham, with fantastic facilities that blew me away when I first visited. The teaching staff are incredibly passionate about their subjects and give our talented students the chance to go on and achieve their ambitions.

My advice is to come and see for yourself what’s happening at the University and across the city. I did, and that’s why I was thrilled to accept this amazing role.

! I look forward to working with you, helping you become part of Birmingham City University’s next generation of talent.

Sir Lenny Henry, Chancellor, Birmingham City University

4 5 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk I AM BCU EVERYONE PICTURED ON THE COVER AND BELOW IS A STUDENT OF BIRMINGHAM CITY MAHIR UNIVERSITY. IN THEIR OWN WORDS, THIS IS BSc (Hons) Sport ZAK and Exercise Science WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT BCU. BA (Hons) Graphic Communication “The community here at GEORGE BCU is truly amazing SAVANNAH BSc (Hons) Computer “I managed to fit in and was one of the key BSc (Hons) Sport and Networks sooner than I thought I factors for choosing this MARY Exercise Science ever would – everyone university. Both the city BA (Hons) Accountancy “I continue to be amazed by has a thriving, positive and BCU possess a great “The course has gone the industrial links BCU attitude, which made multicultural vibe.” “There is so much on beyond my expectations. makes with prestigious me feel accepted in this offer! I am so humbled The facilities here companies, such as MARTA community straight away.” to have visited China, are amazing, with HPE and Cisco, which BEng (Hons) Mechanical mentored young opportunities to work in are allowing us to have Engineering students in Birmingham, quieter environments even more networking volunteered in Morocco if needed and plenty of opportunities.” “My experience at BCU with underprivileged kids laptop access.” has been fantastic, the and much more!” University truly does have a very open community full of people willing to make a difference.”

JOSI SAM BA (Hons) Fine Art BSc (Hons) Digital JOANNA Media Computing “Since starting at BCU MAHDIYAH BEng (Hons) I’ve realised there are so BSc (Hons) Automotive “The course attracted me many students spread all Paramedic Science JAHID Engineering because of the mixture over the city, coming from BSc (Hons) Building of creative and logical different backgrounds and “I knew I had very high Surveying “Any anxieties I had about thinking. I was impressed with different life goals. aspirations and BCU was coming to university were by the facilities at BCU I am proud to be part of the encouraging factor “I have now transformed fairly quickly overcome. With after visiting an open day something bigger and a I’d need to push me to from an enthusiastic the student societies and which helped me confirm university that supports achieve these. I’m proud student to a real the events the engineering my choice.” me in every area of my to say that I attend this professional creating faculty put on in welcome education and life.” university.” lifelong connections and week, I quickly found myself relationships with people fitting into a cohort of like- in industry and friends.” minded people.” 6 7 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk

Curzon Building study space, City Centre Campus

WHY STUDY 1 2 3 4 WORK WITH PROFESSIONALLY A GLOBAL ENHANCING CAREER GLOBAL BRANDS ACCREDITED COURSES CITY PROSPECTS We have a large number of industry Professional accreditation gives you Study with us and you will be located We offer career support and advice partners and work with big-name an advantage at the start of your at the heart of the dynamic city of throughout your time with us and employers to give you the best start in career. That’s why we have around Birmingham – with all its social and for up to three years after you your career. We work with the BBC, the 50 professional accreditations for employment possibilities. In fact, graduate. Our Graduate+ scheme WITH US? NHS, Jaguar Land Rover, Cisco, Microsoft our courses from such bodies as Birmingham is on course to be one embeds career-related skills into and the Royal Shakespeare Company. All the Nursing and Midwifery Council, of the 50 most competitive cities every one of our degree courses, HERE ARE OUR TOP 10 REASONS TO of our courses incorporate work-related Chartered Institute of Management in the world by 2025 (Economist from becoming a course representative experience, with many giving the option Accountants and Royal Institute of Intelligence Unit/Citi). to studying abroad. CHOOSE BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY. of a year-long placement. British Architects. See page 42. See page 12. 5 6 7 LEARN FROM PRACTICE-BASED HELP WITH 8 9 10 THE BEST RESEARCH STUDY COSTS EARN WHILE INVESTING IN 97% EMPLOYED / Many of our teaching staff come from Almost 90% of our research was Our ‘Meet or Beat’ scholarship offers YOU LEARN YOUR FUTURE IN FURTHER STUDY and maintain links with industry. Ten judged to have delivered ‘outstanding’ a £1,000 scholarship to students who Our student employment scheme We have invested more than £340 Our commitment to ensuring students are National Teaching Fellows – or ‘very considerable’ external impact apply to a qualifying course at BCU and allows you to apply for paid roles at million in industry-standard, state-of- develop the skills and experience awarded for excellence in university in the most recent review, the Research secure results that either match or the University, gaining experience in the-art facilities to ensure you have employers need means that 97.4% teaching and learning. We received Excellence Framework 2014. better our entry requirements. This is crucial aspects of job applications the best possible environment for of our graduates are in employment silver status for quality of teaching in See page 38. made up of £850 cash and £150 credit and valuable feedback on your work. practice-based learning. or further study within six months of the Teaching Excellence Framework to spend in an online shop. See page 24. graduation (Destinations of Leavers (TEF) 2017. See page 36. from Higher Education survey 2016/17). See page 28.

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Dundee

THE HEART Glasgow Edinburgh NOT ONLY IS BIRMINGHAM ONE OF THE UK’S MOST EXCITING AND

DIVERSE CITIES, BUT IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE MOST ACCESSIBLE. Newcastle Belfast Durham We are at the centre of the UK’s Local transport is also excellent, with road, rail and coach networks, so a network of trains, buses and trams travelling to and from Birmingham is providing easy access to all University no problem, while commuting from sites. For more information on our the surrounding area to our centrally campus locations within the city, Leeds York located campuses is easy to do. see page 42. Manchester TRAIN TIMES Liverpool Sheffield FROM BIRMINGHAM www.bcu.ac.uk/maps

Derby Nottingham LONDON 1H 26M Leicester LEICESTER 1H 00M

BIRMINGHAM NOTTINGHAM 1H 10M Coventry Worcester MANCHESTER 1H 30M Leamington Cambridge Spa Gloucester LIVERPOOL 1H 35M

Oxford LEEDS 2H 00M Cardiff Reading London BRISTOL 1H 30M Bristol NEWCASTLE 3H 15M Library of Birmingham Bullring shopping centre Birmingham Town Hall Southampton Exeter All journey times and routes are approximate Bournemouth

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Our students are given the opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, including taking part in a realistic application process, enhancing your ON prospects in the job market.

COURSE GET THE CAREER SUPPORT YOU NEED We offer a wide range of online and face- to-face services to help you develop your employability skills, plan your career and access the latest job opportunities. This includes one-to-one support with job applications and interview preparation, TO A and mentors from a range of sectors. Our students can access careers support throughout their time as a student and for CAREER up to three years after graduating. WORKING WITH INDUSTRY COURSES BUILT FOR YOUR FUTURE

Many of our courses offer you the chance Our courses were designed with input from current to work on live projects with businesses students and industry professionals, ensuring they or get involved with community projects meet your needs and those of potential employers. related to your course. Our business Employability skills, enterprise and practice- innovation centre, STEAMhouse, features based projects are built into the curriculum where a range of co-working, artist production, relevant, giving you experience of the career you incubation and networking facilities for may wish to pursue. A range of learning, assessment small and medium-sized businesses in and feedback methods are used and you’ll have the the West Midlands. chance to study a range of optional modules, so you can tailor your learning to your own interests.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE ACHIEVE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Our Graduate+ programme allows you To support you in achieving your full to build up experience through a range potential, the Centre for Academic of extracurricular, employment-related Success is available to help with your activities. You will work with our Graduate+ study, literacy and numeracy skills. team to undertake a skills audit and devise a You can attend one of our workshops or personal programme of activities and collate book a one-to-one tutorial to discuss evidence for what you’ve done, using an aspects of your work. online e-portfolio.

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PLANNING TO STUDY WANT INDUSTRY NEED TO BALANCE WORK FULL-TIME? EXPERIENCE? AND STUDY?

This is many people’s idea of a While many courses include Studying part-time on a flexible traditional university degree. a work placement of some provision basis means that the YOUR While you will not normally sort, sandwich courses take course will cover the same be in lectures or seminars all this a step further by allowing modules as the full-time course day every day, the time you are you to spend a whole year but you have the flexibility to expected to allocate to personal with an employer, usually complete those modules over a reading or study means this between the second and longer period, for example five degree is effectively ‘full-time’. third year of your degree. years instead of three years.

Even if you choose this option, This can be a great way to find It is important to note that if you DEGREE there is still a lot of flexibility out more about your chosen do pursue this option, you will – a range of assessment and career, and some students even study modules for your course feedback methods are used return to the same employers alongside full-time students and and most courses include after completing their studies. must be available to attend the work placements, with some Please see our course section University for learning activities offering the option of a year- from page 56 to check whether at any time during the week. long placement in industry the course you are interested YOUR (a ‘sandwich year’). in has a sandwich option.

WANT TO KEEP YOUR LOOKING TO LEARN WAY OPTIONS OPEN? ON THE JOB? Foundation years are a great Higher and degree option if you have the talent, apprenticeships are an alternative ambition and potential to succeed to the traditional university at Birmingham City University but degree if you prefer to study at want a little more flexibility and the same time as you work and choice than a standard degree. earn. You spend part of your time studying with Birmingham City Foundation years (sometimes University and the rest working TO MAKE UNIVERSITY AS called Year 0 courses) are perfect for one of our partner employers. if you don’t meet the entry FLEXIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE requirements for a particular To be enrolled on a higher course, as they will enable apprenticeship, you will normally AS POSSIBLE, WE OFFER you to develop your learning in need to be employed by a A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT preparation for the first year of a company which offers them to degree. See page 218 for details of its staff. For more information, FIND YOUR COURSE STUDY OPTIONS ALONGSIDE our courses which can be accessed see the government’s Find an via a foundation year. Apprenticeship website or visit Go to page 56 or visit OUR TRADITIONAL www.bcu.ac.uk/apprenticeships. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses THREE-YEAR DEGREES.

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TECHNOLOGIST VISIONARY HARRY JAWANDA JOE DARNLEY BSc (Hons) Information Technology BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS Management for Business Having graduated from our BA (Hons) Primary When Harry began his studies at the University he would Education (with QTS) course in 2011, Joe quickly not have described himself as a ‘techie’ but his degree progressed up the career ladder to Assistant helped him develop his technological knowledge and Principal at Oasis Academy Hobmoor School, business acumen. Harry co-founded Wambiz, a private from where he was invited to 10 Downing Street social network for schools and colleges, which attracted in recognition of his contribution to raising pupil some 500,000 users before being sold to leading progress and attainment. OUR international software provider Allocate. WHETHER IT IS SETTING UP SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES OR PREDICTING THE LATEST GRADUATES FASHION TRENDS, OUR GRADUATES ARE SHAPING THE WORLD WITH THE SKILLS THEY HAVE HONED RIGHT HERE.

BLOGGER CREATOR MARKETER LILY PEBBLES HANNAH LEWIN NICK DEARMUN BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and PR BA (Hons) Fashion Design BA (Hons) Business and Advertising

When Lily began her beauty and lifestyle blog as Hannah won the Mothercare Childrenswear Award at After graduating, Nick worked as an intern in various part of a digital marketing module, she had no idea Graduate Fashion Week 2018 for her ‘smart casual’ advertising agencies before getting a job as a marketing how many doors would open up for her. Now she children’s range, which featured distinctive check assistant for a record label. As a marketing manager runs her YouTube channel and other social media prints and was coloured by hand. This led to a job with for Columbia Records/Sony Music, he worked with platforms full-time, has become a Sunday Times Swedish clothing giant H&M as an assistant designer Rag’n’Bone Man on his number 1 album, and with Calvin bestselling author with her book The F Word, co- in the childrenswear department. Harris across multiple releases including several hosts an iTunes number 1 podcast ‘At Home With’ number 1 singles. He then moved on to work as an and collaborates with brands such as Waitrose Account Director at digital agency AKQA Los Angeles. and The White Company.

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Our facilities are located alongside Eastside City Park – the first new urban park in Birmingham for over 130 years, which provides a superb space for relaxing in summer as well as a venue for events and activities.

The University has announced plans to transform the historic 120-year-old CITY CENTRE Belmont Works, next to our City Centre Campus, into a £60 million innovation centre for businesses, artists and academics to collaborate, as the second phase of our STEAMhouse initiative. The overhaul will see the restoration of the Grade A listed building which has stood CAMPUS derelict since being gutted by a fire in 2007. ROYAL FACILITIES INCLUDE: BIRMINGHAM

• Replica city trading room CONSERVATOIRE • Curzon Print Centre • Dedicated IT and student This £57 million building at services support WE HAVE INVESTED £340 MILLION our City Centre Campus, • Four industry-standard TV studios ACROSS OUR BUILDINGS AND opened in 2017, provides a • Geotechnical soils lab conservatoire for the 21st • Green screen MILO studio FACILITIES TO GIVE YOU THE VERY Century. Our music students • Cisco networking lab benefit from a new concert • Hydraulics lab BEST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO hall, private rehearsal and • Mock law courts practice rooms, and teaching • Library with access to printed and SHAPE YOUR EXPERIENCE. spaces for musicians from a online resources variety of disciplines. • Noise and vibration cells This campus at the heart of Birmingham’s fast- • Photography studios and darkrooms developing Eastside district, and just a short walk from • Print, textiles, wood, ceramics and the city centre, is where most students on courses glass workshops including Music, Design, Media, Acting, Engineering, • Radio studios and editing suites Computing, Digital Technology, Built Environment, Law, • Recording facilities and vintage Social Sciences, Business and English are based. mixing desk • Robotic laboratory The campus also features library, IT and student support • Specialist drama studios facilities, giving a modern, dynamic space for you to • Students’ Union. learn in with state-of-the-art resources. An extension to the campus opened in 2018, with more learning space, another IT suite and an innovative group-working lecture theatre. It also provides a base for our Students’ Union, incorporating the Grade II listed Eagle and Ball pub. 18 19 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk

Social Kitchen City South Campus STUDENTS ON HEALTH, SPORT AND LIFE SCIENCES, AND EDUCATION COURSES ARE BASED ON OUR STATE- OF-THE-ART CAMPUS IN CITY SOUTH THE LEAFY SUBURB OF EDGBASTON, WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE CITY CENTRE.

Our facilities replicate the real world of health, education, sport and life CAMPUS sciences, including an operating theatre, hospital wards and a fully equipped midwifery skills/birthing room, as well as sport and life sciences laboratories and replica classrooms for use by our teaching students.

We have invested £41 million in new facilities on this site, including NEW HOME FOR SPORT specialist laboratories for a newly created School of Health Sciences, COURSES as well as a new home for the The University will be at the very heart School of Education and Social of legacy plans for Birmingham’s Work, which opened in 2018. Commonwealth Games in 2022. We have agreed a deal with the city council for the redeveloped Alexander Stadium to provide a new home for our sports courses, giving our students access to world-class professional facilities, and ensuring the stadium remains an important part of the sporting fabric of the city, region and nation for years to come.

Set over three storeys in the Western Stand, the agreement will allow us to expand our provision with space to accommodate up to 1,000 students. FACILITIES INCLUDE: The site will be furnished to include state-of-the-art sporting equipment • Mock hospital wards and such as environmental chambers and operating theatre anti-gravity treadmills, providing elite- • Virtual radiotherapy and level training for students. radiography imaging suites • Simulated home environment The University originally launched our • Replica school classrooms sport and life sciences courses in 2016, • Physiology, biomedical with the programmes – which include science and biomechanics Sports Therapy, Food and Nutrition, laboratories and Biomedical Sciences – proving • Specialist fitness suite popular with students preparing for • Sports therapy clinic careers in the sporting or life science • Environment chamber industries. • Speech and language clinic.

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IN ADDITION TO OUR TWO MAIN CAMPUSES, OUR ART AND JEWELLERY STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM STUDYING AT SPECIALIST LOCATIONS IN THE CITY.

Our jewellery school stands in a modern and spacious building on Vittoria Street, right in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter BIRMINGHAM where much of the jewellery made in Britain today is manufactured.

Gemmology courses are based in a purpose-built area within Birmingham’s new Assay Office, and there is also additional teaching space in the historic St Paul’s Square. SCHOOL

We hold a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition OF ART of our School of

T Q’ Jewellery’s proud FACILITIES INCLUDE: A P history of innovation. F H F E • Specialist studio workshops • Casting facility and electroplating laboratory • Machine workshop including laser welders and laser cutters THIS GRADE I LISTED • Exhibition space and specialist library VENETIAN GOTHIC BUILDING • Stores for materials and tools. IN MARGARET STREET HOUSES A WONDERFUL COMPLEX OF TRADITIONAL- STYLE WORKSHOPS AND TEACHING AND EXHIBITION SPACE.

Floating mezzanine levels, glass lifts and cutting-edge workspaces sit comfortably beside the original stained- glass windows and mosaic floors of this glorious purpose-built art school.

FACILITIES INCLUDE: We’re right in the city centre, perfectly placed next to the city’s main museum and • Light and airy studios art gallery. There are purpose-built spaces • Gallery and installation space throughout the building to present students’ • Fine art library work in a thriving, exhibition-oriented home. SCHOOL OF • Woodwork, metal, plaster, fibreglass and ceramics workshops • Digital media, print and photography workshops.

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In addition to high-quality WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY AT facilities specific to your BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, YOU course, you will find a range of general learning TURN OVER. CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT YOUR LEARNING resources which provide THERE’S MORE THE you with all the help you FACILITIES NEEDS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY. need to succeed. YOU NEED

TV STUDIOS RADIOGRAPHY SKILLS SUITE Our four industry- standard TV studios featuring the latest Sony equipment and a green screen MILO facility.

TEXTILE ENGINEERING STUDIOS WORKSHOPS

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PHOTOGRAPHY LAW EASTSIDE STUDIOS COURTS JAZZ CLUB

PRINT BIOMECHANICS CISCO STUDIOS LAB NETWORKING LAB

MEDICAL WARDS

LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES

You will have access to a wide range of online and many print IT RESOURCES resources with 24/7 support. These have been selected in partnership with your lecturers, so are quality assured and You will have access to your own email relevant to your course. account as soon as you are invited to enrol, free secure file storage and free If you need help in person or online, our expert staff and University wi-fi, as well as the use of back-up services are there to help you get the best from the open-access computers within every time you invest in developing your information-seeking skills. library and faculty. We have been accredited to the Customer Service Excellence Our IT Help Desk is on hand to resolve standard; we focus on delivery, timeliness, information, any technical issues, while our Follow-Me professionalism and staff attitude. We value collaborative printing system lets you print from any working, and include the views of students as we work to printer on campus (charges apply). improve your services.

www.bcu.ac.uk/it www.bcu.ac.uk/library

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AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY, YOU WILL LEARN FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE AND DONE IT.

Many of our 1,800-strong team of academic staff are practising professionals and experts in their sector, including 10 National Teaching Fellows. “I always tell my

You will receive first-hand and up-to-date knowledge students to be directly from those in the know, be it health practitioners, themselves. The best real estate specialists or professional musicians. seminars tend to be

To find out more, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/our-staff. the ones that end up in unexpected places.”

DR ISLAM ISSA Reader in Literature and History

Selected as a ‘New Generation Thinker’ by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and researched a high- profile exhibition on Muslim contributions to World War One, which won the Times Higher Education Award for Research Project of the Year.

28 29 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk “I am passionate about nursing and use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to help student nurses achieve their goals and be the best nurse they can be.”

ANN-MARIE DODSON Senior Lecturer in Nursing

With 42 years’ experience, Ann- “Mooting is a great way to Marie has worked in all fields of practice and develop your nursing, and many specialities, and legal skills, so we wrote won a prestigious Cavell Star Award, for going above and beyond for her a book to help students student nurses. realise their potential. The experiences you’ll gain will benefit you in and out of the classroom.” “The staff-student community SARAH COOPER is second to none. At our weekly Reader in Law Game Night on Wednesday evenings we all take time Co-authored the book Preparing to Moot, after to celebrate what we love – she was a successful part developing and playing games.” of our mooting team during her time studying in our School of Law. DR CARLO HARVEY Associate Professor, Director of Future Games and Graphics

Teaches C++ coding and co-founded Curzon Software House, where students work on industry projects for various clients.

“The School of Jewellery is one “My teaching is ‘practice-led’ of the few places in the country bringing real clinical case where students get to learn studies into the classroom from traditional skills alongside my own professional practice.” cutting-edge technologies.” DR PETER THAIN DAUVIT ALEXANDER Senior Lecturer and Course Senior Lecturer in Jewellery Leader in Sports Therapy and Silversmithing Head Therapist for the Great Britain A jewellery-maker whose work has been Senior Women’s Basketball Team, exhibited around the world, he has been and previously worked with the Men’s teaching craft skills for around 30 years Basketball Team at the Commonwealth in the UK and further afield. Games 2018 in Australia.

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HOW TO ACCESS SUPPORT STUDY SUPPORT

If you have any questions, concerns or Centre for Academic Success problems while at University, your School The Centre for Academic Success aims Office is the place to go. Our teams provide a to help you develop the skills you need to personal, supportive and responsive service progress and successfully complete your with staff on hand to answer course-related course. They can help with: FIRST-CLASS questions and point you towards where you can access any other specialist support • Academic essay and report writing you may need. You can also log an enquiry • English and book wellbeing sessions or advice • Referencing appointments online. • Dissertations • Presentation skills • Mathematics and statistics SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING • Computing and programming • Project management Your health and happiness are important • Study skills. to us and there are a wide range of support services available in areas including This support is offered through a range disability, counselling, mental health of tutorial sessions, workshops, online and wellbeing, and healthcare. We offer resources and feedback on your ongoing support, workshops and events assignment drafts. such as our Mental Health Day which included tea and talk sessions, music Success+ assessment centre therapy, and therapy dogs! Our new assessment centre provides a controlled environment for students on Counselling certain courses to take some formative The mental health and wellbeing team (ongoing) and summative (end of module) consists of counsellors, mental health assessments, at a time to suit you, within advisers and wellbeing advisers. The team designated windows. offers free, confidential appointments 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday across The aim of the centre is to add flexibility both main campuses. around assessments, enabling you to complete them when you feel best able, as well as freeing up staff time to support you in other ways.

STUDENT PARENTS

Childcare We recognise the commitment required by student parents and want to help you ACCESSING ADVICE HAS NEVER focus on your studies to get the most out of university life. We can offer childcare BEEN EASIER. THROUGHOUT YOUR advice on areas such as how to choose the STUDENT JOURNEY, YOU WILL HAVE right nursery for you and your child, and ACCESS TO OUR FULL RANGE OF government support and benefits. SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING HEALTHCARE

CAREERS ADVICE, MENTORING, Register with a doctor We strongly encourage students new to ADVICE ON FINANCE AND ACADEMIC Birmingham to register with a GP practice in MATTERS, PROFESSIONAL the area. You may choose to register with the University’s own partner practice, but this is DEVELOPMENT EVENTS AND MORE. not compulsory. The most important thing is that you do register with a local practice so that you have timely access to healthcare whenever you need it.

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STUDENT SUPPORT

LGBTQ+ support Talking about issues surrounding sexuality and gender can sometimes be difficult with friends and family. The Wellbeing Team offers support to students who are questioning their sexuality, are worried about ‘coming out’, are reconciling their sexuality and/or gender with their identity, and any other concerns they may be experiencing.

The Wellbeing Team can offer one-to-one confidential support and advice and can signpost to other organisations and support when appropriate. A member of our team is accredited as a ‘Pink Therapist’ and can offer specialist LGBTQ wellbeing support, as well DISABILITY SUPPORT as LGBTQ awareness training. Care leavers Whether you have already disclosed your disability The University is committed to supporting to us, or believe that you might need help with a all of its students, and has a dedicated substantial long-term condition that is having an support service for those who come from adverse impact on your ability to do normal daily a background in care. We recognise that activities, our Disability Support Team will be able some of these students may face particular to work with you to find the support you need. We challenges in relation to accommodation recommend talking to us as soon as you can so that you and finances, and may have experienced can get the greatest benefit out of any support we can disruption in their schooling. Some examples make available to you. of the support available include:

If you’re offered a place at the University, our • The University’s Earn2Learn scheme, Pre-entry Disability Adviser will contact you by letter guaranteeing you 7.5 hours placement or email to provide you with information about support, employment for up to 30 weeks during and invite you to give details about your specific term time in one of BCU’s central service learning difficulty or disability. teams or the Students’ Union. • An exit award – minimum £1,000 (not We make individual recommendations to your School means-tested) and maximum £3,000 about the support you’ll need from them, such as: (means-tested), giving you a deposit on a flat to support your progression into • particular exam arrangements work after your studies (see website for • extra time for assignments full details). • handouts in advance of lectures • Guaranteed access to a place in University • written material in a particular format accommodation, giving priority access to • being allowed to take a note taker or voice recorder accommodation for the full duration into lectures. of study. • A single point of contact in our Admissions Applying to university with a disability team from application through to We are happy to arrange for you to meet with a commencing your studies. Disability Adviser at the University before you make • A member of our Mental Health and a formal application. If you’re planning to attend one Wellbeing team to support your needs of our Open Days, the Disability Support Team will be while studying at the University, offering available on the day, and you’re welcome to contact us personal mentoring and guidance. beforehand to make an appointment with a Disability Adviser if you wish. Students are invited to declare any disability as soon as possible, using the form at STUDENT GOVERNANCE www.bcu.ac.uk/disability-form. Complaints The decision about whether to offer you a place at Your time at university is important to us and Birmingham City University will be made on academic we want to help you get the most out of your grounds only. Your disability will not affect this decision. studies. If you think that we’ve fallen short in some way, you can let us know and we’ll work with you to try to resolve it.

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FINANCE/MONEY WEEKLY ESTIMATED LIVING COSTS

With one in three jobs requiring degree-level Hardship Fund Please see below for an example of skills and graduates earning an average of The University’s Hardship Fund is intended what you might spend on living costs at £10,000 a year more than non-graduates*, to help students experiencing financial university. These figures exclude fees, coming to university is an investment in your difficulties due to an unplanned shortfall in which do not usually have to be paid future career. funding which is impacting on their success up front, and will vary from student and/or progression at the University. The to student. Money, fees and grants Fund will support as many eligible students Information on the relevant fees for each as possible, who are engaged and committed course can be found on our website at to their studies, in achieving a positive www.bcu.ac.uk/courses. Most students do outcome from their time at the University. not have to pay tuition fees up front and there are a range of funding options available to This Fund is for fully enrolled, UK-domiciled support you. students of the University (a separate International Hardship Fund caters for Loans are available to cover the full cost of overseas students). There are limited funds your tuition fees and there are also loans for available, and any award is made at the £270 living expenses, such as accommodation and discretion of the University, with priority given travel, with the amount available depending to certain disadvantaged groups. Each year on your personal circumstances. You start the Fund is updated, with the latest eligibility to pay the student loan back once you are criteria and information usually available to in work and earning above a set threshold, fully enrolled students in the first term. currently £25,725. Meet or Beat Loans are subject to conditions and We want all our students to achieve their arrangements may change in future, full potential. So, if you apply to a qualifying depending on government legislation. There course at BCU and secure results in the Accommodation £135 are also non-repayable grants available for qualifications you are studying that either some students with disabilities, students match or better our entry requirements, you Socialising £50 who are parents or who have an adult who is could be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship, Food and toiletries £40 financially dependent on them, or students in made up of £850 cash and £150 credit to receipt of certain benefits. spend in our online shop (see below). Travel £10 Telephone £10 Advice and support For full terms and conditions and to find Books £10 We know that financial health can impact on out more, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/meetorbeat. your physical and mental wellbeing. To help Clothes £10 you balance your budget we can offer advice Support with learning costs Laundry £5 and support on the money you have, help you To help our students with the cost of seek paid work, and give you tips on making study, we give all new home and EU your money go further. undergraduates £150 worth of credit to spend on a range of materials from our We run various activities during National online shop, including books, stationery Student Money Week aimed at checking and digital resources. your financial health and helping you to make the most of your resources including time For more information, visit and money. www.bcu.ac.uk/150-credit.

SOME FACTS TO PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE

Loans are available to There are also You start to pay the loan If your income falls Anything you have not cover the full cost of loans to cover food, back once you are in back below that level, repaid after 30 years is your tuition fees. accommodation work and earning above payments will stop written off. and travel. a set threshold. automatically.

www.bcu.ac.uk/finance

* Source: Graduate Labour Market Statistics 2018. 36 37 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk

WE ARE COMMITTED TO DISCOVERING NEW KNOWLEDGE AND DELIVERING REAL BENEFIT TO CULTURE, INDUSTRY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Our researchers work across disciplines and with collaborators locally, nationally and internationally to produce research of high impact to society, the environment, culture and the economy. We have launched the UK’s first Centre for Brexit Studies, researching all aspects of the UK’s vote to leave the EU, including the impact on the British and European economies.

Our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results demonstrate the public benefit of our research to society and the economy, with almost 90% deemed to have either ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact.

CASE STUDY: RESEARCH AT BIRMINGHAM Birmingham City University has The developed technology could CITY UNIVERSITY UNDERPINS USING SMART TECHNOLOGY teamed up with Greek technology have a major impact on future firm Singular Logic to help solve policy by finding ways to improve OUR LEARNING AND TO TACKLE GLOBAL major global issues such as the efficiency and performance water loss and water wastage. of water systems across the UK TEACHING, IS DEMAND WATER ISSUES The four-year project, named and Europe. Three researchers Internet of Things Smart Water will be appointed to the scheme LED AND INCREASINGLY Innovative Networks (IoT4Win), and earn PhDs from Birmingham will see academics work City University as part of the INTERDISCIPLINARY. alongside industry partners in project to create a legacy of the UK, Romania, Greece and knowledge in the smart water Spain to find ways to improve sector, which could transform the the efficiency of water systems. way water utility companies and authorities operate in the future. An array of smart technology OUR sensors will be put to work to www.bcu.ac.uk/research- monitor and provide real-time smart-tech-water updates on the quality, quantity and demand for water in urban areas and find new ways to provide RESEARCH accessible and affordable water.

38 39 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk MEET OUR VLOGGERS kierandurrantphotography Birmingham’s St Martin’s Church glistening under the Bank Holiday Our students share their experiences THE VIEW sunshine. and advice on all aspects of applying and preparing for university. benephgravephotography Recognise this beautiful staircase? www.bcu.ac.uk/vlogs

willrobins_ Holi celebrations created a seriously FROM BCU colourful vibe on campus today! WANT A TASTE OF WHAT STUDENT LIFE IN THE CITY IS REALLY LIKE? TAKE A LOOK AT OUR INSTAGRAM PROFILE TO SEE WHAT’S GOING camellia.nk And sometimes we go back to the ON AROUND OUR CAMPUSES AND THE CITY. beginning to see everything in a new way. Why should I go to uni?

mybcu Not sure if you actually want to go to university? Claire’s put this vlog together to help you decide.

mybcu Vlogger doggo, Sasha, had the best time at her first ever #bcuopenday exploring campus, smelling all the smells and carrier_cosplay having a little play on Eastside Park. Steampunk time stopper! Good shoot on the green screen getting some awesome shots! People you meet at University shumixx These people make my heart full You’ll meet all different types of people at university. Josi introduces you to some of them.

bcu_global Snowday at BCU.

harryharryharryharry Why choose BCU? Swung by to catch @edimusicmay at the Wondering why you should study at archierowanlocke Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Club Birmingham City University? Jamie shares The Custard Factory looking dreamy this evening. this Christmas! his top three reasons for coming to BCU.

benephgravephotography 40 Lovely blue skies on a wintry day! 41 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk

JEWELLERY QUARTER RAILWAY STATION SCHOOL OF JEWELLERY JEWELLERY QUARTER St Paul’s THE CITY Square CITY CENTRE BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL CAMPUS SCHOOL OF ART RAILWAY STATION Barclaycard Arena Great Western ICC & Arcade Symphony Birmingham IS YOUR Hall Museum & Art Gallery Corporation Brindleyplace The Library of New Street Birmingham Street NEW STREET High RAILWAY STATION Street GRAND MOOR STREET CENTRAL John RAILWAY STATION CAMPUS Broad Street Bright Street BULLRING The Mailbox New JOIN US AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY Alexandra Theatre AND YOU WILL BE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF A The Cinema Cube Arcadian Birmingham FORWARD-LOOKING AND VIBRANT CITY WITH Coach Station

PLENTY TO DO CLOSE AT HAND. Markets Birmingham Custard Hippodrome Factory FIVE WAYS The O2 RAILWAY STATION Academy GAY VILLAGE CITY SOUTH DIGBETH CAMPUS

15-MINUTE WALK FROM NEW STREET STATION TO CITY CENTRE CAMPUS BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS To find out how long it ACCOMMODATION takes to get to our campuses 10-MINUTE WALK FROM MOOR STREET from your home, visit STATION TO CITY CENTRE CAMPUS RAILWAY STATIONS CITY CENTRE AREAS OF INTEREST www.bcu.ac.uk/getting-here 20-MINUTE BUS JOURNEY FROM BULLRING TO CITY SOUTH CAMPUS

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STREET FOOD AT DIGBETH DINING CLUB

Head down to Digbeth on a Friday or Saturday for an ever-changing street food selection at Digbeth Dining Club.

SHOPPING AT GREAT WESTERN ARCADE

Birmingham’s arcades offer the chance to shelter from the elements while enjoying some interesting, independent shops. STREET ART IN DIGBETH

Digbeth is well known as Birmingham’s cultural hub, with art studios, creative businesses and CITY LIFE street art aplenty. WE ASKED OUR STUDENTS TO SHARE SOME OF THEIR FAVOURITE PLACES IN BIRMINGHAM HERE’S WHERE THEY TOOK US LANE 7, THE MAILBOX

This is bowling like you’ve never seen it before, complete with walnut lanes, retro arcade games and a UV-lit karaoke bar.

44 45 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk THERE’S PLENTY MORE TO SEE AND DO IN BIRMINGHAM – FROM MUSIC AND CULTURE TO TOP-CLASS SPORT, WE HAVE ALL YOUR INTERESTS COVERED. GHETTO GOLF

This indoor crazy golf venue incorporates MUSIC graffiti, street food and There’s a host of great live cocktails for a truly music destinations to be unique night out! found across the city – from sticky-floored pubs and intimate jazz bars to the famous O2 Academy and Jools Holland’s Jam House. DRINKS AND JENGA AT RUIN

If you like to ‘balance’ games with a drink, the Ruin pub – one SPORTS of many characterful Whether you’re interested taverns in the Digbeth in sport as a participant or a area – has both! spectator, Birmingham has plenty to offer. The city is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022, underlining its reputation as a destination for major sporting events. There are three big-name football clubs nearby and international cricket takes place at Edgbaston. PINBALL AT TILT PANCAKES AT CHERRY REDS Birmingham has plenty of quirky bars Set yourself up for including Tilt, where the day with a tasty you can enjoy a game breakfast from one CULTURE of pinball with your of Birmingham’s craft beer. popular cafés. With a world-class HOT CHOCOLATE AT BOND symphony orchestra, royal ballet company and theatres, There are plenty of places to warm up with a Birmingham has some of hot drink such as Bond, a café complete with the finest contemporary canalside seating. arts venues in the country, while one of the city’s most exciting facilities is the state-of-the-art, £188 million Library of Birmingham.

VINTAGE SHOPPING AT COW RELAXING

Fancy a bit of shopping? TAKE A WALK ALONG If you want to get out As well as big-name THE CANAL and about, the city has stores in the Bullring, BURGERS AT ORIGINAL PATTY MEN over 8,000 acres of we have plenty of Our huge network of canals park and open space, quirky independent Having started out at Digbeth Dining Club, the stretches across the city making it one of the stores like vintage OPM guys now have their own permanent outlet and is perfect for strolling, UK’s greenest cities. clothes outlet Cow. with some of the best burgers in town. jogging or cycling.

46 47 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk A PLACE TO CALL HOME WANT TO SEE MORE?

Visit www.bcu.ac.uk/ accommodation WE OFFER ACCOMMODATION AT to view our halls. VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE CITY. OUR HALLS OF RESIDENCE ARE NEAR TO OUR CAMPUSES AND En suite room at PUBLIC TRANSPORT, SO YOU’RE Staniforth House IDEALLY LOCATED FOR STUDYING AND SOCIALISING.

Leaving home for university is one of the biggest moves you will ever make. With the excitement, freedom and independence of living in halls, it is the perfect way to meet new friends.

All first-year, full-time home, EU and international students who live more than 10 miles from their place of study are guaranteed University accommodation if they have firmly University accepted an offer in the main application cycle Locks flat and apply by the deadline date. Jennens Court social space www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation ` Returning students in their second year and above are also able to re-book direct AT A GLANCE with some of our partner providers. If you

decide that you want to stay in private accommodation, Birmingham City University Students’ Union has its own letting agency, which we recommend to find private housing. Over 2,000 Shared kitchen, living Easily accessible – CCTV coverage Access to rooms available areas, laundry facilities close to public and security free wi-fi www.bcusu.com/homes and social/study rooms transport links staff at each site

48 49 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk GO ABROAD

As a student at Birmingham City University, NICOLE WALSH CONOR DENNEHY CLAUDIA FERRARETTO KUSH LAD JACK HICKS HASSAN UL-HAQ you may have the opportunity to study Mexico Spain China Taiwan South Korea Australia abroad at one of our partner universities I’d never travelled outside as part of an international exchange My Erasmus year in Barcelona I could never have imagined Who knew such a tiny island South Korea was perhaps My experience in Melbourne of Europe before so when was truly amazing! I met being able to take part in such could overflow with so the most interesting and is one that I will never programme linked to your degree. I had the opportunity to many people from around an unforgettable experience, much love, kindness and significant experience of my forget and it has also go to Mexico, I jumped the world with different in an amazing, inspirational, memories for a lifetime. life. Travelling to the other allowed me to experience You can also apply to study or work abroad at the chance. I went by cultures and traditions, while and vibrant location. Thanks Yuntech enabled us to learn side of the world has opened another country’s creative myself and learned how with Erasmus+ (within the EU) where also immersing myself in to the summer school at one basic Mandarin in just 10 my eyes and changed my industry. Not only this but to meet new people and the Spanish culture. The of BCU’s partner universities, days, guided and taught perspective on life forever. it has allowed me to meet you may benefit from a grant that can come out of my comfort architecture, the food and I had the opportunity, not only by the most passionate some incredible individuals contribute to some of the costs during your zone. I’ve also learned that the lifestyle are only a few of to grow as a person, but also teachers. The study who have inspired me and stay overseas. There are also a number of Mexicans are the friendliest the amazing aspects of your to enhance my experiences partners welcomed us, allowed me to think outside people I have ever met! fantastic summer programmes which can study abroad life that you and background to apply to my they immersed us into their my own creative bubble. will experience. studies and on a future career! culture, their families, and be taken outside of your degree! the beauty of Taiwan in each of their cities or districts. www.bcu.ac.uk/go-abroad

50 51 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION AS SOON AS YOU ENROL, YOU’LL BE ASKED TO JOIN THE STUDENTS’ UNION. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE, YOU WON’T HAVE ANY FORMS TO COMPLETE AND IT’S WELL WORTH BEING A MEMBER AS WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY.

We like to consider that you’re part of or international scale will enhance your our family and that you will be for the existing skills and help you to learn INTERESTED IN SOCIETIES? entire time you study here. Being a new ones. part of the BCUSU family means you We sent our vloggers to try out have free access to all of our amazing Our very own letting agency to help some of the societies at BCU. services and facilities, including: you find your next student home without See how they get on at the hassle. www.bcu.ac.uk/societies Top-notch support and advice from our specially trained advisers on a range of Exciting entertainment to make your topics, including money, health, academia social life as fun-filled as possible – and housing. it’s not all academic, you know!

A voice throughout your time here: A unique, Grade II listed pub at the we guarantee you will be listened City Centre Campus with special prices to and represented by us! We on all our food and drinks and a special campaign on your behalf to make your entertainment programme just for you. student experience even better. Shops on our campuses, offering all of Over 200 student groups for you to get those essential items you’ll need. Top-notch Help finding Volunteering projects A unique, Grade II Campus shops A voice Over 200 involved in, including sports, activities, religion, special interest and subject We’re run by students for students and support and your student on a local, national or listed pub and brand for all your daily throughout student groups specific. As well as a great way to meet each year we ask all our students to advice home international scale new Social Kitchen student essentials your time here to get involved in new people, being a member or leading a vote for who they want to lead BCUSU. student group will look great on your CV! Volunteering projects on a local, national www.bcusu.com

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GET

WHATEVER COURSE YOU STUDY, YOU’LL INTO BE ABLE TO ACCESS A RANGE OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES HERE AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY. WHETHER YOU WANT TO COMPETE AT A SPORT HIGH LEVEL OR JUST TRY SOMETHING NEW, WE HAVE AN ACTIVITY SUITABLE FOR YOU!

From rowing to rugby and table The placement opportunities that tennis to tennis, we have teams arise from our contacts in the OUR PARTNERS in over 25 different sports, with sporting world benefit all students, [email protected] We have developed partnerships with a range 18 of those sports offering the not just those on sport-related of sporting bodies to enhance the student chance to compete in the inter- courses – from working for Aston BCUSport experience through placement, coaching university BUCS (British University Villa as part of the matchday media and volunteering opportunities: and Colleges Sports) league. team to developing the software for BCUSport an athlete monitoring app, there If competitive sport isn’t for you, are a wide range of opportunities. BCUSport • Warwickshire County Cricket Club many of our students take part • Team Birmingham Basketball Club just for fun, enhancing their health Our sports scholarships may consist and fitness, making new friends of a cash payment to help with • Aston Villa FC and providing an occasional costs such as training and kit, and • City of Birmingham Swimming Club break from their studies. can also include practical support using our staff and facilities, such • Moseley Rugby Club We also offer the chance to take part as sports therapy, conditioning • England Squash in courses to become a coach or and mentoring, potentially worth referee, allowing you to contribute several thousand pounds. Any 25 • The Rugby Football Union to the development of sport here student who competes in sport Over 25 sports clubs Complete beginners Meet new people from Sports scholarships • Basketball England or in the wider community. at a high level may apply. that you can join welcome different courses available • Edgbaston Priory Club.

54 55 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk COURSES BY SUBJECT AREA THE COURSE SECTION IS ORGANISED ALPHABETICALLY, BUT IF YOU’RE NOT CONSTRUCTION AND FASHION AND TEXTILES THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT SURE OF THE NAME OF THE COURSE YOU’RE LOOKING FOR, PLEASE SEE 98 Costume Design and Practice | BA (Hons) 65 Architectural Technology | BSc (Hons)* 158 Fashion and Beauty Journalism | BA (Hons)* THE LIST BY SUBJECT AREA BELOW. 73 Building Services Engineering | BSc (Hons) 122 Fashion Branding and Communication | BA (Hons) 74 Building Surveying | BSc (Hons)* 123 Fashion Business and Promotion | BA (Hons) 124 Fashion Design | BA (Hons) 79 Business Administration (Top-Up) | BA (Hons) 86 Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons)* ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND ECONOMICS 134 Garment Technology | BA (Hons)* 80 Business and Management | HND 96 Construction | HNC 212 Textile Design | BA (Hons)* 60 Accountancy | BSc (Hons)* 81 Business Economics | BA (Hons)* 97 Construction Management | BSc (Hons)* 61 Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons)*/MAcc 82 Business Finance | BSc (Hons)*/MFin 191 Property Development and Planning | BSc (Hons)*/MPlan 78 Business Accounting | BSc (Hons)* 84 Business Management | BA (Hons)* FILM TECHNOLOGY AND SOUND 195 Quantity Surveying | BSc (Hons)* 81 Business Economics | BA (Hons)* 84 Business Management (Consultancy) | BA (Hons) 197 Real Estate | BSc (Hons)* 127 Film Production Technology | BSc (Hons)* 82 Business Finance | BSc (Hons)*/MFin 84 Business Management (Enterprise) | BA (Hons) 176 Music Technology | BSc (Hons) 112 Economics | BA (Hons)* 84 Business Management (Professional Practice) | 205 Sound Engineering and Production | BSc (Hons)* 130 Finance and Investment | BSc (Hons)*/MFin BA (Hons) EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING 216 Visual Effects | BSc (Hons)* 131 Financial Economics | BA (Hons)* 84 Business Management (Supply Chain Management) | 95 Conductive Education | BA (Hons) 150 International Finance (Top-Up) | BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)* 107 Digital Marketing | BA (Hons) 110 Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons)* HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 119 Esports Management | BA (Hons)* 111 Early Years | FdA 106 Diagnostic Radiography | BSc (Hons)* ARCHITECTURE, ART AND DESIGN 120 Event, Venue and Experience Management | BA (Hons)* 114 Education Studies | BA (Hons)* 133 Food and Nutrition | BSc (Hons)* 138 Global Hospitality Management | BSc (Hons)* 188 Primary Education with QTS* | BA (Hons) 65 Architectural Technology | BSc (Hons)* 141 Health and Social Care | CertHE 139 Global Sport Management | BA (Hons)* 200 Secondary Computing with QTS | BSc (Hons) 66 Architecture | BA (Hons)* 142 Health and Social Care | FdSc 145 Human Resource Management | BA (Hons)* 201 Secondary Physical Education with QTS | BSc (Hons) 67 Art and Design | BA (Hons)* 182 Operating Department Practice | DipHE 149 International Business (Top-Up) | BA (Hons) 202 Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS | BSc (Hons) 103 Design for Future Living | BA (Hons) 183 217 Working with Children, Young People and Families | Operating Department Practice | BSc (Hons)* 104 Design for Performance: Theatre, Film and Live Events | 152 International Marketing (Top-Up) | BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)* 184 Paramedic Science | BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)* 166 Marketing | BA (Hons)* 196 Radiotherapy | BSc (Hons)* 105 Design Management (Top-Up) | BA (Hons) 166 Marketing (Advertising and PR) | BA (Hons)* 198 Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) | FdSc 132 Fine Art | BA (Hons)* 166 Marketing (Consumer Psychology) | BA (Hons)* ENGINEERING 203 Social Work | BSc (Hons)* 148 Interior Architecture and Design | BA (Hons)* 166 Marketing (Digital) | BA (Hons)* 68 Automotive Engineering | BEng (Hons)*/MEng 206 Speech and Language Therapy | BSc (Hons)* 160 Landscape Architecture | BA (Hons)* 166 Marketing (Professional Practice) | BA (Hons) 70 Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons)*/MEng 189 Product and Furniture Design | BA (Hons)* 166 Marketing (Retail) | BA (Hons)* 86 Civil Engineering | BEng (Hons)* JEWELLERY AND SILVERSMITHING 115 Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons)*/MEng ACTING AND THEATRE COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY 165 Manufacturing Engineering | BEng (Hons)/MEng 135 Gemmological Association | Foundation Certificate / 168 Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons)*/MEng Gemmology Diploma / Diamond Diploma 62 Acting | Foundation course 83 Business Information Technology | BSc (Hons)* 136 Gemmology and Jewellery Studies | BSc (Hons) 63 Acting | BA (Hons) 87 Computer and Data Science | BSc (Hons)* 144 Horology | BA (Hons) 64 Applied Theatre (Community and Education) | BA (Hons) 88 Computer Forensics | BSc (Hons)*/MSci ENGLISH 151 International Jewellery Business | BA (Hons) 211 Stage Management | BA (Hons) 89 Computer Games Technology | BSc (Hons)/MSci 116 English | BA (Hons) 155 Jewellery and Objects | BA (Hons) 90 Computer Networks | BSc (Hons)*/MSci 116 English and Creative Writing | BA (Hons) 156 Jewellery and Silversmithing | HND 91 Computer Networks and Security | BSc (Hons)*/MSci BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING 116 English and Drama | BA (Hons) 157 Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design for Industry 92 Computer Science | BSc (Hons)*/MSci 116 English and Journalism | BA (Hons) (Top-Up) | BA (Hons) 70 Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons)*/MEng 93 Computing | BSc (Hons) 118 English for Academic Purposes | Foundation Certificate 71 Biomedical Sciences | BSc (Hons)* 94 Computing and Information Technology | 116 BSc (Hons)*/MSci English Language and Literature | BA (Hons) 116 BUSINESS, MARKETING AND HR 102 Cyber Security | BSc (Hons)*/MSci English Literature | BA (Hons) 108 Digital Media Computing | BSc (Hons)* 76 Business | BA (Hons)* 109 Digital Media Technology | BSc (Hons)* 76 Business (Marketing) | BA (Hons)* 76 Business (Professional Practice) | BA (Hons) 78 Business Accounting | BSc (Hons)*

*Foundation years also available in these subject areas, Look out for the FY (foundation year) *Foundation years also available in these subject areas, Look out for the FY (foundation year) see page 218 for more information. icon on course pages. see page 218 for more information. icon on course pages. 56 57 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk

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*Foundation years also available in these subject areas, Look out for the FY (foundation year) see page 218 for more information. icon on course pages. 58 59 A bcu.ac.uk A “Without the support of the University “Part of my decision to come to BCU was and staff I feel I would not have achieved the fact that the Accounting and Finance what I have to date; not only did I obtain course offered the sandwich year. As soon a degree in Accountancy but I went on to as I saw that, I didn’t have to think twice!” complete my Master’s with Birmingham City University.” CHRISTOPHER COCKSEDGE SADIA SHAKIL

BSc (Hons) BCUBusiness BCUBusiness BSc (Hons)/MAcc Accountancy birminghamcitybusinessschool birminghamcitybusinessschool Accounting and Finance Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City Business School

Start your accounting career the minute you walk Content includes: Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course Content includes: through the door with our BSc (Hons) Accountancy is accredited by all the right professional bodies, CAMPUS CAMPUS course. The programme is designed to equip you Year 1 including the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW, and Year 1 City Centre City Centre with technical knowledge and skills as well as • Introduction to Management allows you to take a year-long placement. • Introduction to Financial Accounting a range of employability skills, attributes and Accounting • Business Foundations DURATION DURATION attitudes. • Introduction to Financial • Principles of Economics 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (BSc) Accounting This course covers a range of areas such as accounting, • Applied Accounting 4 years sandwich 4 years full-time (MAcc) • Financial Information Systems taxation, business economics and law, strategic 5 years part-time 4 years sandwich (BSc) The course will encourage your intellectual and ethical • Principles of Economics decision-making, and management, with real-life briefs Year 2 5 years sandwich (MAcc) development and your personal commitment to the and projects to work on. It offers you the choice of • Financial Reporting UCAS CODE 5 years part-time (BSc) social purpose of becoming a professional accountant. Year 2 studying for the conventional three years or undertaking • Decision-making for Business N410 6 years part-time (MAcc) • Business Entrepreneur an additional professional placement for a year. and Finance

As you progress you will become more effective • Decision-making for Business • Principles of Taxation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UCAS CODE On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) course, and creative as a problem-solver and be given the and Finance • Ethics, Corporate Governance • A Levels: BBC NN43 (BSc), N40F (MAcc) you can also enjoy seamless progression to a opportunities to develop the skills necessary to be • Financial Reporting and Law • BTEC Diploma: D*D* able to critically advise individuals and companies in Master’s-level qualification with our MAcc. A year of • Principles of Taxation • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM the UK and internationally on a range of business- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS work experience will not only provide you with real- Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: related matters. • A Levels: BBC (MAcc BBB) world experience of your subject, but will also give Year 3 • Advanced Financial Reporting 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (MAcc your employability credentials a substantial boost. • Strategic Management Accounting • Strategic Management Accounting • International Baccalaureate You will develop your teamwork, IT, analytical and combined with one A Level/two • Audit and Assurance • Taxation Diploma: 28 points presentation skills while boosting your commercial AS Levels/subsidiary diploma to All our programmes have an international focus, giving • Financial Management • Not-for-profit Accounting and • GCSE English language and acumen and awareness as you progress through achieve min. 120 UCAS points) you the opportunity to transform your experience with • UK and Global Accounting Issues Reporting mathematics at Grade 4 or this programme which has employability at its • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM us into a global one. There are a variety of possibilities above, or equivalent. heart. You have the option of completing a year- (MAcc DDM) open to you, from our international travel scholarships Year 4 (MAcc) long work placement between your second and • Access to HE Diploma: to one of our many overseas study exchanges. • Strategic Management For full entry requirements and final years of study should you wish to do so. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Audit Theory and Practice fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/accounting-finance • International Tax Planning Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/accounting Diploma: 28 points (MAcc 30) www.bcu.ac.uk/accounting-finance-macc • Financial Strategy • GCSE English language and • Advanced Strategic Case Study This course can also be accessed via a mathematics at Grade 4 or BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance foundation year. Please see page 218. above, or equivalent. can be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

» 92% OVERALL SATISFACTION ACCREDITATION » THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY ACCREDITATION National Student Survey 2019. BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17. 112 112 (BSc) | 120 (MAcc)

60 61 A A “It’s such a modern school, full of life, “The tutors pay genuine care and attention varied and contemporary. The course has to helping you become the individual you helped me to choose my places, think want to grow to be. They really do take the about where I want to go and why I want time to make sure they don’t just churn to do it, prepare for auditions and get the out factory-setting performers. They allow recalls I need.” you to be yourself, and they nurture that.” REBECCA WITHERINGTON COREY CAMPBELL

Foundation Course RBCFoundations BirmConsActing BA (Hons) Acting BirminghamSchoolofActing BirminghamSchoolofActing Acting Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

This course, with two pathways of delivery to choose Content includes: Apply your passion and complete your training at Content includes: from, allows you to increase your skills in and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – we offer drama CAMPUS CAMPUS awareness of auditioning, and discover the essential 20-week full-time pathway school-level training to mould you into a versatile Year 1 City Centre City Centre requirements for many drama school auditions. • Acting and Improvisation actor and help you launch your career. BA (Hons) • Acting Theory and Practice 1 While gaining increased confidence towards Acting develops you practically, personally and • Skills 1 DURATION • Acting Through Song performing, you will also be given skills classes DURATION professionally, and prepares you for the dynamic • Rehearsal Exercise 20 weeks full-time • Voice in voice, movement, dance and acting. 3 years full-time and challenging world of the dramatic arts. 34 weeks part-time • Solo and Ensemble Singing • Movement, Dance and Fitness/Yoga Year 2 UCAS CODE • Acting Theory and Practice 2 UCAS CODE • Text Analysis The Foundation Course in Acting, available both full- W410 We have carefully designed a contemporary course • Skills 2 N/A – apply direct • Stage Combat time or part-time, will give you a broad foundation in that will prepare you for a creative career in front of a • Performance Exercise • Audition Preparation and performance techniques and methods, and will be ENTRY REQUIREMENTS stage, screen or radio audience, including specialist ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Professional Skills invaluable to anyone wanting to go to drama school or Successful two-stage audition training in voice, movement and singing. We prepare Year 3 There are no formal entrance take up a place on a performance course at university. you to be a professional actor and, as a vocational You will undertake four projects as – Initial and Recall; an option to • Recorded Media qualifications required; however, training course, full attendance for a minimum of part of the course: audition via YouTube, Dropbox • Production you will be asked to attend an At the end of the course, students are entered 30 contact hours a week would be expected. or DVD is available for EU and • Professional Development applicant workshop and provide for a Trinity performance exam which leads to a Term 1 international students. a letter of reference. Level 3 qualification (up to 65 UCAS points). • Devised Storytelling Our graduates have gone on to enjoy successful • Musical Theatre Showcase careers on stage and screen. They have worked on Plus For full entry requirements and The 20-week full-time course includes two terms of hit TV programmes such as Derry Girls, Coronation Term 2 • A Levels: CC fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses 10 weeks, each week consisting of up to 30 contact Street and Call the Midwife, and on stage at prestigious • Shakespeare Project • BTEC Diploma: MM hours. With professional workshops at Shakespeare’s • Contemporary Playwrights Showcase theatres such as Shakespeare’s Globe, the Royal Globe theatre, plus theatre visits and visiting • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP Shakespeare Company and West End theatres. We • Access to HE Diploma: masterclasses, you will be given valuable insight into 34-week part-time pathway are proud of the entrepreneurial skills they leave a challenging but exciting profession. The 34-week 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 us with; we produce graduates who know how to part-time course is delivered over three terms, two Terms 1 and 2 • International Baccalaureate survive and thrive in the industry, who write their own evenings per week, with six contact hours per week. • Acting and Improvisation Diploma: 24 points material and set up their own theatre companies. • Voice • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or Please note: At 20 to 34 weeks in length, • Solo and Ensemble Singing above, or equivalent, including The course is demanding and energetic, allowing you this Foundation Course in Acting does not • Text Analysis English language. to explore your potential in a supportive, exciting and qualify for Student Loans Company funding/ • Audition Preparation and challenging environment. We encourage you to reach finance for fees or living expenses. Payment Professional Skills For full entry requirements and your full potential and become the best that you can be. plans and school bursaries are available. Term 3 fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • Production-based Project Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/ba-acting Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/foundation-acting

ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION » 100% OVERALL SATISFACTION National Student Survey 2019.

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62 63 A bcu.ac.uk A “It doesn’t feel like you are learning a “Lecturers are always willing to help... lesson or sat in a seminar. It feels like they work to ensure everyone can reach you are productive, and actually out in the their full potential.” world doing what you love. That’s what makes it amazing.” ANEESA MULLA ELENA YIANNI

BA (Hons) applied_BCU BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Applied Theatre BCUAppliedPerformance BCUCEBE Architectural Technology (Community and Education) School of Engineering and the Built Environment Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

This unique and enterprising course is built around Content includes: Architectural Technology is where the science of Content includes: preparing students to work in the expanding world construction meets the art of design. Accredited CAMPUS CAMPUS of applied theatre, creating new drama with and Year 1 by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Year 1 City Centre City Centre for young people and community groups, and using • Applied Theatre Technologists and the Chartered Institute of • Introduction to the Built theatre as a way of making a real difference. • Drama for Learning 1 Building, this course focuses not only on the creation Environment DURATION DURATION • Community Stories of the built environment, but also on the structuring • Built Environment Technology 1 3 years full-time 3 years full-time • Performance 1 of space in and around it. • Professional Environmental and 4 years sandwich The focus is on developing all of the skills needed to Materials Science UCAS CODE 5 years part-time create compelling new performances and valuable Year 2 • Integrated Digital Design: W490 and effective theatre projects. You will cover all the • Professional Practice Learn how to create new designs – as well Residential UCAS CODE various skills of performance – acting, movement, • Drama for Learning 2 as analysing old ones – that have buildability, • Design and Surveying Skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS K236 voice and singing – but beyond that also address the • Political Stories technology, procurement and contractual relations • A Levels: CCC (including whole of theatre-making: group devising, writing, • Performance 2 in mind. All of this is set within the social, regulatory, Year 2 Drama or a related subject) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS facilitation, producing, funding and administration. technical, sustainable and aesthetic context of • Built Environment Technology 2 • BTEC Diploma: DD • A Levels: BBC Year 3 both the UK and global development industry. • BIM and Facilities Management • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM You will be equipped to create your own work, • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Personal Project • Design and Development in the • Access to HE Diploma: telling the stories that are most important to you, • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM You will use industry-standard Computer Aided • Drama for Learning 3 Built and Natural Environment 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 and also with the skills to make it happen. The • Access to HE Diploma: Design (CAD) software in both 2D and 3D, and • Community Project • Integrated Digital Design: • International Baccalaureate majority of what you will learn on the course will 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 work in the Building Information Modelling • Applied Theatre Festival Commercial Diploma: 24 points be through practical experience – working with • International Baccalaureate (BIM) environment, starting your career with • Advanced Design and • GCSEs including English professional practitioners – and in real contexts, Diploma: 28 points skills that give you a competitive advantage. Surveying Skills language at Grade 4 or above, out in communities responding to actual need. The • GCSE English language and or equivalent final year is all about preparing for employment or mathematics at Grade 4 or We have excellent relationships with employers, Year 3 • Interview. freelance work as a confident and skilled practitioner. above, or equivalent. meaning there are a range of opportunities for work placements. This will help you gain real insight • Urban Design Practice in Context • Professionalism and Citizenship For full entry requirements and The course has a special partnership with the For full entry requirements and about the work of architectural technologists • Research in Practice fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Birmingham Repertory Theatre, enabling you to fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses and make valuable professional contacts. work with their team of directors and outreach • Digital Design Practice with workers, and aim for the highest possible standards Full information: Existing Buildings of performance and participation. We also partner www.bcu.ac.uk/architectural-technology • Individual Honours Project with more than 60 professional companies in the small-scale performance sector in the city, as well This course can also be accessed via a as having strong links nationally and internationally. foundation year. Please see page 218.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/applied-theatre

» 95% OVERALL SATISFACTION ACCREDITATION RELATED COURSES National Student Survey 2019. 191 BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning

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64 65 A bcu.ac.uk A “Real-world experience is a key element in “As with any art-based course, do not let the degree. The more experience I have, the anybody make you feel like your degree more prepared I will be for the later parts will not be worth it. You’ll be doing it for of my degree and for when I’ve graduated.” the rest of your art-life. If you do decide to go, I am sure it’ll be one of the best ADAM NUTTALL decisions you’ll make, as it was with me.” LARISSA SHAW

BA (Hons) BCU_BSoAD margaretstreet BA (Hons) Architecture BirminghamSchoolOfArt Art and Design Birmingham School of Architecture and Design Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

From lectures by leading industry professionals to Content includes: If Leonardo Da Vinci was alive today he’d be looking Content includes: cultural study trips, live project briefs and engaging out into the world and responding to it. Making CAMPUS CAMPUS with real sites, clients and practitioners, this course Year 1 artwork to confront and engage with the challenges Year 1 City Centre Margaret Street has been structured to help you respond creatively • History of Architecture and Design we face today: the effects of climate change, the • Introduction to Art and Design to the challenges of expanding urbanisation. • Structures, Environment and impact of automation, the legacy of colonialism. He Practice – the Workshop DURATION DURATION Technology would be thinking about what it means to be human • Introduction to Art and Design 3 years full-time 3 years full-time • Design Resolution 1 and how to make the world a better place. Practice – the Studio 4 years part-time If you are considering a career in architecture, • Design Apparatus (full-time only) • Introduction to Art and Design UCAS CODE studying here will equip you with everything • Calibration (part-time only) Practice – the World UCAS CODE W190 you need to participate in shaping the future of On our BA (Hons) Art and Design course, you’ll • Introduction to Contemporary and K100 architectural design. As well as being vocational Year 2 find your creative voice, and work both individually Historical Contexts ENTRY REQUIREMENTS preparation for practising architecture, this course • Architectural Theory and Research and collaboratively as reflexive practitioners. You • Collaborative Practice 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A Levels: BBC introduces you to the wider societal influences. Methods will have the opportunity to explore a range of • A Levels: AAB (excluding • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Design Methods processes, materials and practices most appropriate Year 2 General Studies or Travel and Throughout your time here, you will be taught a • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM • Design Resolution 2 to your ideas and interests. These might include • Establishing Art and Design Tourism) range of hand and digital drawing and model- • Access to HE Diploma: • Praxis (full-time only) photography, installation, print, digital media, Practice 1 • BTEC Diploma: combined with making skills in both two and three dimensions, and 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 sculpture, illustration, textiles, drawing and sound • Co.LAB (full-time only) • Establishing Contemporary and other Level 3 qualifications to introduced to the concept of building information • International Baccalaureate processes positioned within graphic design, public • Design Exchange (part-time only) Historical Contexts achieve min. 136 UCAS points modelling which helps equip you for entering the Diploma: 28 points. art, social practice, curatorial practice, three- • Co.LAB KE (part-time only) • Work Placement • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD world of professional practice. With the city of dimensional or speculative design contexts. • Collaborative Practice 2 (optional) (some subjects are excluded) Birmingham as your initial architectural reference If your application is progressed, Year 3 • Establishing Art and Design • Access to HE Diploma: point, you will work collaboratively with tutors, you will be invited to provide a Working closely with academic and technical • Critical Study in Architecture Practice 2 (optional) 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 internal and external practitioners, theorists and portfolio of your creative work staff, you will develop new skills and approaches • Design Exploration • Live Project (optional) • International Baccalaureate designers to hone your skills and build knowledge. (physical or digital). Guidance to projects which support you in developing • Systems in Architecture Diploma: 34 points will be provided on how to do independent thought, confidence and an • Design Resolution 3 Year 3 • GCSE English language and The course is accredited by the Royal Institute of this. For further advice, see understanding of your own strengths and interests. • Major Project mathematics at Grade 4 British Architects. It includes a comprehensive www.bcu.ac.uk/art-portfolio. • Research in Practice or above (no equivalences set of activities in professional studies, including In your second year, you will work on live external- • Professional Practice accepted). a two-week work placement, construction For full entry requirements and facing projects with industry partners which site visits and into-work seminars. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses have included Tate Liverpool, Icon Gallery and If your application is progressed, Eastside Projects, and participate in professional you will be invited to provide Full information: placements enabling you to develop key skills a digital portfolio of your www.bcu.ac.uk/architecture-riba-part-i for employment in the creative industries. creative work. Guidance will This course can also be accessed via a be provided on how to do this. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/art-design foundation year. Please see page 218. For further advice, see This course can also be accessed via a www.bcu.ac.uk/architecture- foundation year. Please see page 218. and-design/portfolio

For full entry requirements and ACCREDITATION RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES » 100% OF GRADUATES IN WORK AND/ fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses 160 BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture 132 BA (Hons) Fine Art OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS; 148 BA (Hons) Interior Architecture 155 BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects 100% OF STUDENTS WERE SATISFIED WITH and Design 156 HND Jewellery and Silversmithing THIS COURSE UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17; National 136 112 Student Survey 2019.

66 67 A “I decided to get involved in BCU Racing because I do enjoy racing, there’s a big passion behind it, and also to try and gain some skills that employers will recognise.” GARY WINTERSGILL

BEng (Hons)/MEng BCUCEBE Automotive Engineering BCUCEBE School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Our Automotive Engineering course will encourage Content includes: CAMPUS you to innovate and work collaboratively with tutors, City Centre experts and peers to gain practical and theoretical Year 1 engineering skills that modern employers want. • Engineering Practice DURATION • Engineering Principles 3 years full-time (BEng) • Mathematical Modelling You will learn how to use the Conceive – Design – • Integrated Engineering Project 4 years full-time (MEng) Implement – Operate (CDIO) teaching framework, 4 years sandwich (BEng) so you can work on projects from initial design Year 2 5 years sandwich (MEng) to implementation, and address developing 5 years part-time (BEng) • Numerical Analysis challenges in the industry, such as lightweight • Thermodynamics and Fluids structures, energy efficient transportation and Mechanics UCAS CODE sustainable design during your studies. H330 (BEng), H3H0 (MEng) • Leading Engineering Endeavour • Design and Manufacture Gain practical experience so you can work in every ENTRY REQUIREMENTS aspect of the industry, from suspension to chassis Year 3 • A Levels: BBC (MEng ABB) and manufacturing systems. Our graduates have • Individual Honours Project including Mathematics at Grade progressed into roles with leading manufacturers • Vehicle Electronics and Control C or above such as Jaguar Land Rover and Ford Motor Company. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (MEng • Computer-aided Engineering combined with other Level 3 Our students benefit from our strong industry • Powertrain and Hybrid Vehicles qualifications to achieve min. links with companies such as the Morgan Motor 128 UCAS points) including Company, Westfield Sportscars, Siemens and GKN. Year 4 (MEng) Distinction in Mathematics for Plus, join our BCU Racing team to design and • Group Integrated Master’s Project Technicians or Merit in Further build a racing car and to compete at the IMechE- • Advanced Systems Engineering Mathematics for Technicians sponsored Formula Student event at Silverstone. • Advanced Powertrains and Control • BTEC Extended Diploma: • Vehicle Control Systems DMM (MEng DDM) including Full information: • Advanced Dynamics Distinction in Mathematics for www.bcu.ac.uk/automotive-engineering Technicians or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering • Access to HE Diploma: can be accessed via a foundation See website year. Please see page 218. • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points (MEng 32) • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

Direct entry to year 3 of the part- time course is possible with a » BE A PART OF OUR BCU RACING TEAM TO RELATED COURSES relevant HND, HNC or equivalent. COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL INSTITUTION OF 168 BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering For full entry requirements and MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (IMECHE) FORMULA fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses STUDENT EVENT AT SILVERSTONE. UCAS POINTS: 112 (BEng) | 128 (MEng)

68 69 B B “It’s a course that takes your mind to places “The course is really stimulating as the you didn’t even think imaginable. We have lecturers are so passionate! There is a the best course tutors, amazing placement variation of labs and workshops, which opportunities and chances to expand your build curiosity and motivate me to knowledge into a new and cutting-edge explore my learning in depth.” field… the possibilities are endless!” NAZIA NUREEN CHRISTINA LAWRENCE

BEng (Hons)/MEng bcuhels bcuhels BSc (Hons) Biomedical Engineering bcuhels bcuhels Biomedical Sciences School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences

Biomedical engineering is an exciting, cutting-edge Content includes: Biomedical sciences embrace a number of important Content includes: and fast-emerging sector in the United Kingdom disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, cell CAMPUS CAMPUS and overseas. It applies engineering solutions to Year 1 biology, microbiology and genetics. These subjects Year 1 City South / City Centre City South meet the challenging demands of the healthcare • Engineering Principles are important in the provision of healthcare and • Fundamentals of Cell Biology sector, and plays a significant role in improving the • Engineering Practice medical research and underpin the biotechnology • Introduction to Human Physiology DURATION DURATION quality of patient care. • Mathematical Modelling and pharmaceutical industries. • Genetics 3 years full-time (BEng) 3 years full-time • Human Anatomy and Physiology • Biochemistry 4 years full-time (MEng) 4 years sandwich for Biomedical Engineering 6 years part-time Our Biomedical Engineering course is a unique On this course you will learn about how the Year 2 UCAS CODE programme that pulls in many different subjects, Year 2 human body functions in health and disease, • Research Methods in Science H160 UCAS CODE from mechanical to electrical and electronic • Mathematics for Signals and and develop an understanding of the diagnosis, and Engineering C900 engineering, while embedding the principles of Systems management and treatment of a range of diseases. • Clinical Biochemistry and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS human anatomy and physiology, allowing seamless • Engineering Electronic Systems You’ll gain critical thinking and independent Cellular Science • A Levels: BBC, including ENTRY REQUIREMENTS progression to a Master’s-level qualification. • Analogue and Digital Electronics problem-solving skills, which will help you to • Infectious Disease Mathematics at Grade C • A Levels: BBC, including • Research Methods for Science navigate a successful career after graduation. • Blood Science or above This course offers you an enriched learning experience Human Biology, Biology, and Engineering • Fundamental Principles of • BTEC Diploma: D*D* including via its practice-led, knowledge-applied course. You Physics, Chemistry or Applied You will acquire important practical and scientific skills Pharmacology and Drug Distinction in Mathematics for will be supported in undertaking appropriate elective Psychology at Grade B while being taught in our new state-of-the-art life Year 3 Development Technicians or Merit in Further placement opportunities and work independently • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in an sciences laboratories. You will have the opportunity • Biomechanics for Biomedical Mathematics for Technicians or in teams to solve biomedical engineering applied science subject to take an optional sandwich-year placement in an Engineers Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: problems. You will interact very closely with a range • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM industrial, clinical or research setting between years 2 • Biomaterials and Tissue • Research Project DMM including Distinction in of professionals, varying from medical engineers in an applied science subject and 3 of this course. In the final year you will undertake Engineering • Molecular Basis of Disease Mathematics for Technicians or to medical practitioners working in private medical • Access to HE Diploma: an independent Research Project where you will • Medical Image Processing • Pathophysiology Merit in Further Mathematics device industries and local healthcare trusts. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 execute your own experiments under supervision. • Research Project • Choice of Optional Modules for Technicians • International Baccalaureate • Access to HE Diploma: The knowledge and employability skills you gain will Diploma: 28 points Graduates may go on to a range of careers directly Year 4 (MEng) 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 assist you in becoming an entrepreneur or engineer in • GCSE English language, or after further training and study, as well as • Group Research Project • International Baccalaureate the healthcare technology sector or use the research mathematics and science at postgraduate study to obtain MSc, MPhil, Physician • Applied Digital Signal Processing Diploma: 28 points skills you have gained to emerge as a budding scientist. Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Associate/Assistant and PhD qualifications. • Analogue Microelectronics and • GCSE English language and Integrated Architecture mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences • Healthcare Technology above, or equivalent. www.bcu.ac.uk/biomedical-engineering fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Management This course can also be accessed via a • Leadership Skills and Project For full entry requirements and BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering foundation year. Please see page 218. can be accessed via a foundation Management for Health and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses year. Please see page 218. Healthcare

RELATED COURSES 133 BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition 70 BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering

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70 71 B B “I definitely recommend this course; from “Building Services Engineering is where the support you receive from the faculty science meets design and engineering is as a whole to the friendships you build. put into the built environment practice. Regardless of your background and This course focuses on design, operation, ethnicity, do this course – it will change management and logistical complexities.” your life.” GHASSON SHABHA SARAH BRISTOL-ABBOTT

BA (Hons) BCUsocscience BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Black Studies bcusocsciences BCUCEBE Building Services Engineering School of Social Sciences Top-Up School of Engineering and the Built Environment

This unique course is the first of its kind in Europe. Content includes: If you want an exciting and challenging career in Content includes: If you are interested in the history, politics, popular the construction industry, this course could be for CAMPUS CAMPUS cultures, artistic and social movements of people Year 1 you. Your learning and development will be centred • Project Management City Centre City Centre across the African diaspora, Black Studies will • Introduction to Black Studies around careful deployment of engineering rules • Services and Energy Performance provide you with the big picture perspective through • City, Community and Culture and principles as well as developing and supporting • Integrated Building Simulation DURATION DURATION this growing discipline. • Understanding Society the know-how necessary to apply technology and Design 3 years full-time 18 months part-time • Black Intellectual Thought to wide-ranging building services engineering • Individual Honours Project 4 years sandwich problems and processes. 5 years part-time UCAS CODE Your course will be taught by leading, research- Year 2 N/A – apply direct active lecturers and tutors, where you will encounter • Black Political Activism UCAS CODE a range of viewpoints, as well as gaining valuable • Exploring Popular Culture You will be inspired to develop a detailed appreciation L330 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS experience within the wider community. • Black Feminism and ability to analyse complex building services design • Foundation Degree: 240 credits • Black Studies Methods problems and to assess alternative building services ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Black Studies at Birmingham City University is an of appropriate prior learning systems most suited to address technical client • A Levels: BBC (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level interdisciplinary subject that is committed to working Year 3 requirements, in order to arrive at an optimal solution. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* with the wider community. The course aims to make 5), minimum of 60% overall • Power and Inequality • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM a transformative impact upon society. Throughout • HND in a related subject: • Black Arts Movement You will also learn about cost, quality, operation and • Access to HE Diploma: the degree, we will engage you in the thinking Merit profile energy efficiency in relation to the wider procurement • Black Studies Project 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 and practice of contextualising your work within • GCSE Grade 4 or above and contractual context of the construction process • International Baccalaureate communities, and where possible, connecting you to in English language and and the actors involved in that process – all set within Diploma: 28 points projects and organisations outside of the University. AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: mathematics, or equivalent. the social, regulatory, technical and sustainable • GCSE English language at context of the UK and global development industry. Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. The course seeks to enable students with the Black Studies in Criminal Justice For full entry requirements and capacities and skills needed to apply decolonising | BA (Hons) 1050 fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses The course aims to produce building services engineers For full entry requirements and intellectual knowledge to a range of strategies Students will take Black Studies modules with a well-rounded ability to mix technical, creative fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses for advancing community self-representation, which explore the history, politics and and business skills, ready to join an equally fast-moving social justice and global human rights. These experience of Black communities as well as built environment. You will therefore be industry-ready commitments are based on the understanding that examining the issues in society that produce and can look forward to a fulfilling and enjoyable the perspectives and lives of people throughout the such stark inequalities. Alongside these career as a building services engineer. This course Black diaspora are entangled in complex intersecting modules students will study Criminology- is run as an 18-month part-time top-up degree. power relations, structures and processes. specific modules that explore the basis of, and issues with, the criminal justice Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/building-services-eng Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/black-studies system. This course takes the strengths of the Black Studies programme and directly These courses can also be accessed via a applies them to one of the most significant foundation year. Please see page 218. problems facing Black communities. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/ black-studies-criminal-justice

» 94% OF BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK » THE COURSE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A SOLID » THE COURSE ENCOURAGES CRITICAL SCIENCES UK FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES ARE IN ON A YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT AS FOUNDATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF KEY ENGINEERING ANALYSIS, PROBLEM SOLVING AND WORK AND/OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS PART OF A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. PRACTICES AND PROCESSES. COMMUNICATION APPROPRIATE FOR THE Destinations of Leavers from PROFESSION. UCAS POINTS: Higher Education survey 2016/17. 112

72 73 B “I found that the problem-based learning I experienced during my studies was applicable to the work I did at Willmott Dixon and enabled me to identify technical problems within a complex legal, social and economic environment.” JESSICA VAN RENSBURG

BSc (Hons) BCUCEBE Building Surveying BCUCEBE School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Building Surveying encompasses surveying, Content includes: conservation, adaptation and repurposing of the CAMPUS built environment. By studying with us, you will Year 1 City Centre embrace new innovations that will prepare you to • Introduction to the Built Environment support the development of a sustainable society. • Built Environment Technology 1 DURATION • Professional Environmental and 3 years full-time Materials Science 4 years sandwich You will learn from building surveying experts • Integrated Digital Design: Residential 5 years part-time with considerable practical experience, and develop your problem-solving, communication and Year 2 UCAS CODE interpersonal skills. Our accreditation from the • Built Environment Technology 2 K230 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) • BIM and Facilities Management

can lead to professional membership after the • Building Pathology ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Assessment of Professional Competence. • Integrated Digital Design: Commercial • A Levels: BBC • BTEC Diploma: D*D* Benefit from our strong industry links by attending Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM visiting lecturer talks and site visits, working on • Urban Design Practice in Context • Access to HE Diploma: case studies and gaining work experience so • Professionalism and Citizenship 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 you’re prepared for employment. The skills we • Commercial Building Pathology and • International Baccalaureate teach have helped our graduates secure roles Surveying Diploma: 28 points with companies including Faithful+Gould. • Building Surveying Professional Skills • GCSE English language and • Individual Honours Project mathematics at Grade 4 or Our excellent relationships with employers mean above, or equivalent. that you can undertake a successful work placement, helping you gain real insight about the work of building For full entry requirements and surveyors and make valuable professional contacts. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/building-surveying

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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74 75 B B “The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, and the opportunities the University and the course offer to students are invaluable.” KEEGAN BROTHERIDGE

BA (Hons) BCUBusiness Business birminghamcitybusinessschool Birmingham City Business School

The course will provide you with the opportunity Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: to develop specialist business expertise, while CAMPUS helping you learn key transferable skills, all of Year 1 Business (Marketing) | BA (Hons) NN15 City Centre which will help you stand out when it comes to • Professional Development securing employment. • Business Foundations This course aims to prepare you for a career in marketing, equipping DURATION • Marketing Foundations you with the practical skills required to make an immediate impact 3 years full-time and the conceptual framework to make a long-term difference. • Essential Analysis for Business 4 years sandwich (not Prof. Prac.) Your learning will embrace the development 5 years part-time (not Prof. Prac.) It combines the broad understanding of business operations and operation of business markets and the Year 2 and practice with the specific knowledge which is applied in the management of key resources including human • Business Operations UCAS CODE marketing area. capital, as well as financial management, strategic • Applied Management N100 management and cultural awareness, since we • Contemporary Business: Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-marketing believe business can’t be studied in isolation. Practice and Solutions ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Accounting for Business • A Levels: BBC (Prof. Prac. BBB) In addition, you’ll gain an insight into digital business, BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) can also be accessed • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (Prof. exploring how technology has remodelled the business via a foundation year. Please see page 218. Year 3 Prac. combined with one A world, and reflect on accompanying issues around • Business Process and Systems Level/two AS Levels/subsidiary social responsibility and ethical behaviour. After • E-business diploma to achieve min. 120 gaining a solid grounding in business functions, you Business (Professional Practice) | BA (Hons) N001 • International Business UCAS points) will be able if you wish to specialise in one of our • Integrative Business • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM innovative Business pathways for your next two years. Our unique Professional Practice degree in Business is designed Research Project (Prof. Prac. DDM) to fast-track your professional development and help you apply your business studies to your work experience. You will study at the • Access to HE Diploma: Your course will foster your intellectual and University for two years, before spending your third and final year 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 ethical development and encourage your personal on paid placement, ensuring you graduate as a highly employable, • International Baccalaureate commitment to the socially useful purpose of experienced professional. Diploma: 28 points (Prof. becoming a business professional. It will also develop Prac. 30) your core behaviours through learning activities There will also be opportunities to try out different graduate roles • GCSE English language and that enable you to practise, exhibit and develop confidence in enterprise and entrepreneurship. with a wide variety of placements and internships on offer to mathematics at Grade 4 or complement your studies. above, or equivalent. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-ba Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/professional-practice For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE WORKING IN ON A YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT AS FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN PART OF A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 UCAS POINTS: Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17. 112 | 120 (Prof. Prac.)

76 77 B B “My business knowledge from my degree “I am originally from Colombia, and I never helps me understand how a business thought that I would study in the UK. works, and the strategic moves they may Birmingham City University gave me an need to undertake in order to grow and opportunity to earn my degree, and the succeed in the current market.” support of my lecturers and tutors helped me in adapting to this new form of study.” JOANNA EDWARDS LINA MATEUS

BSc (Hons) BCUBusiness BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Business Accounting birminghamcitybusinessschool birminghamcitybusinessschool Business Administration (Top-Up) Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City Business School

Start your accountancy career the minute you walk Content includes: This flexible and wide-ranging course allows you to Content includes: through the door with our BSc (Hons) Business tailor your studies to your interests, from Innovative CAMPUS CAMPUS Accounting course. Designed to equip you with Year 1 Thinking for Organisation Development to Cross- • Innovative Thinking for City Centre City Centre the intellectual and technical building blocks to • Introduction to Financial cultural Consumer Behaviour. With a wide range Organisation Development kick-start your career, our course’s professional Accounting of modules to choose from, you’ll be able to follow • Business Process and Systems DURATION DURATION alignment enables fast-track progression into the • Business Foundations a path that will lead to your future career, with • E-business 3 years full-time 1 year full-time world of accountancy. • Principles of Economics previous students progressing into roles with high- • Contemporary Advertising 4 years sandwich • Applied Accounting profile organisations such as npower and Zurich. • Cross-cultural Consumer 5 years part-time UCAS CODE Behaviour N101 You will study accredited modules that are designed Year 2 • International Marketing Planning UCAS CODE to meet high standards, and you’ll also have the • Decision-making for Business The course covers a whole range of areas with at least • Business Development N40B ENTRY REQUIREMENTS option to undertake a full year’s work placement, and Finance five modules for you to choose from. You will study • Foundation Degree: 240 credits gaining vital real-life skills. As you progress, you will • Business Operations full-time and be given attentive student support. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of appropriate prior learning become more effective and creative as a problem- • Strategic Development • A Levels: BBC (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level solver, and be able to critically advise individuals and • Ethics, Corporate Governance Working with other students from across • BTEC Diploma: D*D* 5), minimum of 60% overall companies on a range of business-related matters. and Law Birmingham City Business School, you’ll develop • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM • HND in a related subject: and demonstrate your ability to collaborate, while • Access to HE Diploma: Develop the professional accounting skills required Merit profile Year 3 other projects will require you to work alone and 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 of any senior manager and have the flexibility to • ABE Advanced Diploma: develop your independent learning skills. • E-business • International Baccalaureate customise your own programme during the second at least Grade B in two • UK and Global Accounting Issues Diploma: 28 points and final years to specialise in economics, taxation, modules in a relevant subject You will work on a range of innovative and practical • Integrated Business Research • GCSE English language and project management or international business. • GCSE Grade 4 or above projects, including business reports, case studies, Project mathematics at Grade 4 or You have the opportunity to embark on a year-long in English language and presentations and projects, all of which will help above, or equivalent. sandwich placement as part of your degree course. mathematics, or equivalent. you to apply your knowledge to real businesses and real situations. Our staff will help to support and For full entry requirements and Completing the course will not only enable you For full entry requirements and tailor your learning with expert industry knowledge fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses to follow careers in accountancy, but careers in fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses and experience. They are researchers, authors any aspect of business, as you’ll have an in-depth and industry professionals who’ll share their own understanding of all aspects of business operations. practical and academic experience and expertise.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-accounting Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-admin

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

ACCREDITATION » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK ON A » THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT AS PART OF BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL UCAS POINTS: EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 112 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

78 79 B B “An HND in Business and Management “My placement has been the best year of evidences the development of your business my life to date. I have matured enormously skills and knowledge. Your study will match in such a short space of time and it has the first two years of a business-related shaped my outlook on life in such a degree with the possibility of progression positive way.” to the final year of a degree.” SEAN CREELEY JON CURWIN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

HND BCUBusiness BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Business and Management birminghamcitybusinessschool birminghamcitybusinessschool Business Economics Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City Business School

This HND course in Business and Management is Content includes: Take advantage of Birmingham’s distinctive Content includes: delivered over two years, full-time. It emphasises and diverse economic profile with our Business CAMPUS CAMPUS learning by doing, so you will get practical skills • Marketing Economics degree. Our degree provides both the Year 1 South and City College City Centre alongside your theoretical learning. You will • Human Resource Management modes of thought and technical skills that have • Professional Development for Birmingham study a broad range of business topics such • Organisations and Behaviour practical applications in business and society. Economics DURATION as finance and marketing, alongside specialist • Business Environment • Business Foundations 3 years full-time management modules. • Law for Business • Principles of Economics 4 years sandwich • Business Analysis Our degree prepares you to work across all areas of • Business Analysis, Methods and DURATION 5 years part-time • Business Planning the economy – specifically, your degree combines Techniques 2 years full-time This course gives you a clear understanding of • Managing Financial Resources the study of economics with a wide variety of UCAS CODE fundamental business principles such as marketing, and Decisions business and finance-related topics, helping you Year 2 UCAS CODE NL11 human resources and law, as well as more specialist to gain an awareness of the business and financial • Microeconomics 022N areas like managing advertising, accounting and environment as well as current business issues. • Business Operations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS professional development. • Strategic Development ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • A Levels: BBC As economists work in a number of settings, you will • Macroeconomics • A Levels: CC With dedicated tutor support, you’ll learn about • BTEC Diploma: D*D* be prepared for a career in government departments, • BTEC Diploma: MM • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in local government, in firms and organisations, and in the underlying principles and techniques used in Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP management and develop an understanding of • Access to HE Diploma: the financial services industry (for example forecasting), • E-business • Access to HE Diploma: contemporary issues in the business world. You will 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 therefore providing you with a range of options • The Economics of Trade and 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 get the opportunity to gain feedback on briefs and • International Baccalaureate depending on the graduate role you subsequently seek. Development • GCSE English language and projects from industry experts. Diploma: 28 points • Industrial Economics mathematics at Grade 4 or • GCSE English language and You will be equipped with a firm foundation focused • Integrative Business Research above, or equivalent. Our staff have a wealth of knowledge and industry mathematics at Grade 4 or on diverse economic ideas and their relevance to Project experience, which means you get to be taught by above, or equivalent. business and financial decision-making. You will also For full entry requirements and experts in the field. As well as a wealth of facilities gain quantitative skills, as well as communication fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses at the college, you’ll also have access to support For full entry requirements and and IT skills, and learn about their application in and facilities at the University. This includes support fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses business contexts as an economist or in a related services and career advice. role which is concerned with the allocation of resources across all sectors of the economy. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-management-hnd-south Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/bus-economics

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» THIS COURSE OFFERS THE POSSIBILITY OF PROGRESSION » OUR ECONOMICS SUBJECT AREA IS RANKED » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK TO THE FINAL YEAR OF A BUSINESS-RELATED DEGREE. 12TH IN THE UK FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION ON A YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT Complete University Guide 2020. AS PART OF A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE.

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80 81 B B “Good support is given by the faculty, “Studying Business Information Technology at and The Curzon Building is a great BCU has allowed me to develop many skills, study environment.” both technical and transferable, making me a more confident individual. It is a very diverse KIRAN BHANGU course opening up many opportunities both in the present and for the future.” SABHA AKHEEL

BSc (Hons)/MFin BCUBusiness BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Business Finance birminghamcitybusinessschool BCUCEBE Business Information Technology Birmingham City Business School School of Computing and Digital Technology

Gain lifelong skills for a successful career in the Content includes: Business Information Technology bridges the gap Content includes: finance and investment world with our innovative between IT and business to drive innovation and CAMPUS CAMPUS degree. Designed to equip you with the expert Year 1 growth in the modern global organisation. This Year 1 City Centre City Centre knowledge and technical skills required by the • Introduction to Finance course embeds a systems philosophy of connectivity, • Business Information Systems Association of Corporate Treasurers qualification • Introduction to Financial to offer an in-depth understanding of business • Business Information Modelling DURATION DURATION and the wider industry, this flexible course will Accounting concepts and how to use IT to serve business needs. • Information Networks 3 years full-time (BSc) 3 years full-time encourage your development towards becoming a • Principles of Economics • Application Development 4 years full-time (MFin) 4 years sandwich successful business finance professional. • Quantitative Methods for Finance 4 years sandwich (BSc) It will also provide essential skills that will facilitate Year 2 5 years sandwich (MFin) UCAS CODE Year 2 communicating and discussing technical and business • Foundations of Database Systems 5 years part-time (BSc) I201 The course has the option of a sandwich year, wherein • Corporate Finance ideas effectively. You will work collaboratively with • Application Systems 6 years part-time (MFin) you’ll get the opportunity to go on a year-long industry • Financial Reporting tutors, researchers and businesses, applying practice- • Database Development and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS placement. Following successful completion of the • Risk Management based skills to real-life case studies and live project Implementation UCAS CODE • A Levels: BBC including BSc (Hons) course, you can enjoy seamless progression • Principles of Taxation briefs which will develop your problem-solving and • Ethical and Professional Context NN13 (BSc), N30B (MFin) a technology, science, to a Master’s-level qualification with our MFin. analytical skills. Learn how to think like a coder, of IT mathematics or computing- Year 3 to influence the design, development and use of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS related subject information systems and technology in organisations. During the second and later years of the course, • Banking, Financial Markets and Year 3 • A Levels: BBC (MFin BBB) there will be more flexible learning opportunities • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Institutions • Social Systems • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (MFin that will enable you to specialise in particular subject a technology, science, Work in our advanced software development and • Corporate Financial Strategy • Data Intelligence combined with one A Level/two areas, as well as allowing you to tailor your course mathematics or computing- computer programming labs, using dedicated facilities • Financial Derivatives • Strategy Information Systems AS Levels/subsidiary diploma to to a specific career aim or professional body. related subject for systems analysis, networking, e-commerce and Alignment achieve min. 120 UCAS points) • BTEC Extended Diploma: business intelligence – all of which reflect advanced • Information Security • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM There will also be opportunities to experience different DMM in a technology, science, professional practice. • Individual Honours Project (MFin DDM) graduate roles, with a wide variety of placements and mathematics or computing- • Access to HE Diploma: internships on offer to complement your studies. related subject You will also gain an in-depth understanding of 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Access to HE Diploma: how organisations can harness the data to improve • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/bus-finance 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 decision-making. In summary, this course will give Diploma: 28 points (MFin 30) www.bcu.ac.uk/bus-finance-mfin • International Baccalaureate you the skills and knowledge to make IT work for • GCSE English language and Diploma: 28 points businesses. You will develop your technical, research, mathematics at Grade 4 or BSc (Hons) Business Finance • GCSE English language and design and organisational ability, and leave with the above, or equivalent. can be accessed via a foundation mathematics at Grade 4 or skills employers want. year. Please see page 218. above, or equivalent. For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-info-systems fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses For full entry requirements and This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses foundation year. Please see page 218.

» 97% OVERALL SATISFACTION FOR » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK ON A RELATED COURSES BUSINESS FINANCE YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT AS PART OF 94 BSc (Hons) Computing and National Student Survey 2019. A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. Information Technology 108 BSc (Hons) Digital Media UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: Computing 92 BSc (Hons) Computer Science 112 (BSc) | 120 (MFin) 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/bis-vid

82 83 B B “Undertaking a placement year with the opportunity to apply theory to the real-world working environment has proved invaluable. Birmingham City University has exceeded my expectations both from an academic and professional perspective.” JAMAL QURBAN

BA (Hons) BCUBusiness Business Management birminghamcitybusinessschool Birmingham City Business School

Acquire the building blocks for a successful Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: management career with our multifaceted Business CAMPUS Management course. The programme features Year 1 Business Management (Consultancy) | BA (Hons) N20B Business Management (Professional Practice) | BA (Hons) N1N2 City Centre exciting international visits, high-profile industry • Contemporary HR for Managers speakers and real-life projects so your career can • Marketing Foundations This pathway enables you to specialise in consultancy, gaining an Our unique professional practice degree in Business Management is DURATION insight into the theory and application of the requirements of this role. designed to fast-track your professional development and help you start the minute you walk through our doors. • The Professional Manager 3 years full-time apply your business studies to your work experience. • Finance for Managers 4 years sandwich (not Prof. Prac.) Accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and • Understanding Organisations 5 years part-time (not Prof. Prac.) alignment to the Institute of Consulting ensures our course remains The final year of your course will involve you working full-time with an Your learning will embrace the development and and Organisational Behaviour operation of business markets and the management cutting-edge and relevant with modern consulting practices. You will employer alongside finishing your degree through block release and UCAS CODE also be exposed to a range of culturally diverse organisations and online delivery. This approach lets you put your learning into practice of key resources including human capital, as well as Year 2 N201 opportunities to study and work with consultants across the globe. at an early stage and build further experience in the workplace before financial management, strategic management and • Introduction to Consultancy you graduate. cultural awareness. In addition, you’ll gain an insight • Contemporary Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-consultancy into digital business, exploring how technology has Issues • A Levels: BBC (Prof. Prac. BBB) Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-prof remodelled the business world, and reflect on issues • Management Development • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (Prof. around social responsibility and ethical behaviour. • Supply Chain Management Business Management (Enterprise) | BA (Hons) N20C Prac. combined with one Business Management (Supply Chain Management) | A Level/two AS Levels/ In addition to the main programme, we offer distinct Business Management (Enterprise) provides a route for students BA (Hons) N20D Year 3 subsidiary diploma to achieve pathways which allow you to specialise in a specific interested in development and sustainability of new business • Integrative Business min. 120 UCAS points) area while still learning the core skills of business operations for those considering launching their own enterprise. Business Management (Supply Chain Management) gives you Research Project an opportunity to undertake specific modules designed for those • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM and management. • The Global Manager You will be exposed to key enterprise modules which will help you who seek a deeper insight into the operation and complexity of the (Prof. Prac. DDM) • The Executive Manager get from idea to launch underpinned by academic theory. This route, supply chain. • Access to HE Diploma: All of our programmes will enhance your • Innovative Thinking for which will be embedded throughout your course, will look to develop 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 understanding of organisations and the environment Organisational Development your skills, abilities and behaviours, and provide you with the tools You will explore contemporary supply chain initiatives and review • International Baccalaureate in which they operate and will prepare you for a career • Contemporary Global you need to become a future entrepreneur. corporate strategy, globalisation, international alliances and the key Diploma: 28 points in business and management. Our accreditation by the Management Issues features of procurement and outsourcing. This course provides you (Prof. Prac. 30) Chartered Management Institute (CMI) ensures you’ll be provided with the latest information and knowledge, Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-enterprise with the opportunity to examine the tools and techniques used to • GCSE English language and as well as providing key industry links and insight. sustain and develop global supply networks. mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Full information: Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/business-supply www.bcu.ac.uk/business-management For full entry requirements and This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. foundation year. Please see page 218.

» YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK ACCREDITATION » THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY ON A YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT AS BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE PART OF A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL UCAS POINTS: EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 112 (BSc) | 120 (Prof. Prac.) Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

84 85 C C “When I was looking for a course, I liked “BSc (Hons) Computer and Data Science the small class sizes at Birmingham City ushers you into the era of modern University, and the fact that the content is computing where computers not only obey integrated with other Built Environment what they are told, but also explore what courses. My lecturers have been extremely is happening around and learn from it.” helpful if I didn’t understand something.” ATIF AZAD, COURSE LEAD FOR COMPUTER AND SUPREET JOHAL DATA SCIENCE

BEng (Hons) BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Computer and Data Science School of Engineering and the Built Environment School of Computing and Digital Technology

Civil engineers design and construct anything from Content includes: Our Computer and Data Science course will develop Content includes: CAMPUS buildings and bridges, to dams, power stations and CAMPUS your skills in producing computer systems solutions City Centre motorways. This course will prepare you to work Year 1 City Centre – especially data-driven intelligent systems. In Year 1 on these projects. You will focus on structures, • Engineering Principles doing so, you will gain a sound understanding of • Computer Programming DURATION materials, geotechnics and hydraulics, and your • Mathematical Modelling DURATION mathematical, scientific and technical underpinnings • Computer Systems 3 years full-time studies will be enhanced with site visits, field trips • Engineering Practice 3 years full-time of data science. You will access dedicated industry- • Data Structures and Algorithms 4 years sandwich and guest lectures. • Integrated Engineering Project 4 years sandwich standard facilities in a fully equipped lab running the • Network Fundamentals latest software. Year 2 Year 2 UCAS CODE You will learn in a hands-on style in a simulated UCAS CODE H201 • Structures 1 I10C • Object-oriented Programming workplace environment, using the latest CAD • Soil Mechanics You will develop a good balance of in-depth academic • Introduction to Data Science software so you are equipped to make an impact in knowledge and technical and practical expertise, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Civil Engineering Materials ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Database and Web Application an important industry. • Integrated Digital Design for equipping you with a range of transferable skills, Development • A Levels: BBC including • A Levels: BBC including such as complex problem-solving, the ability to analyse Mathematics at Grade C Complex Structures a science, technology, • Discrete Mathematics and Our outstanding industry links give you a competitive in a careful and considered manner, and working as a Declarative Programming or above edge, to help you progress to a successful career mathematics or team member. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* including Year 3 computing subject when you graduate. You will be provided with • Structures 2 Year 3 Distinction in Mathematics for • BTEC Diploma: D*D* To give you a solid foundation in the subject, Computer knowledge of the scientific, technical, environmental, • Geotechnical Engineering • Modern Data Stores Technicians or Merit in Further • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM and Data Science shares a common first year with the economic and managerial aspects of civil engineering • Hydraulics and Drainage • Data Mining Mathematics for Technicians • Access to HE Diploma: Computer Science programme, covering fundamental so that you will be able to apply yourself to both the • Individual/Group Honours Project • Data Warehouse • BTEC Extended Diploma: See website concepts such as algorithms and data structures. The design and management of civil engineering projects. • Artificial Intelligence and DMM in Engineering including • International Baccalaureate Data Science element of this programme focuses on Machine Learning Distinction in Mathematics Diploma: 28 points the technical aspects of data science and nurtures your During the course, you will also develop the • Individual Honours Project for Technicians unit or Merit key transferable skills that modern employers • GCSE English language and creativity by helping you to develop an appreciation of in Further Mathematics for require such as problem-solving, project planning, mathematics at Grade 4 or how these principles can be applied across a broad Technicians unit presentation and communication. above, or equivalent. spectrum of applications. • Access to HE Diploma: We provide dedicated, industry-standard facilities See website Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/civil-engineering For full entry requirements and • International Baccalaureate fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses for you to research and work on enterprise software, as well as virtual environments to develop business Diploma: 28 points This course can be accessed via a solutions and systems. • GCSE English language and foundation year. Please see page 218. mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/comp-and-data-science For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» ENHANCE YOUR STUDIES WITH SITE VISITS, RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES FIELD TRIPS AND GUEST LECTURES. 97 BSc (Hons) Construction Management 92 BSc (Hons) Computer Science 168 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

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86 87 C C “The University’s reputation was the main “The amazing software and hardware we use reason I chose to study at BCU. It was also on the course have given me the skills I need down to the amount the University invested to push my career in Game Development to into building new facilities and providing the next level. I’m even getting to publish my all the relevant software and hardware for own games independently now!” its students.” ASHLEIGH ROWE GURLABH SINGH

BSc (Hons)/MSci BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Forensics BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Computer Games Technology School of Computing and Digital Technology School of Computing and Digital Technology

With digital forensics playing a critical role in Content includes: Do you want to have a successful career in the Content includes: the world of modern criminal investigations, this computer games industry? Our Computer Games CAMPUS CAMPUS Computer Forensics course will help you develop Year 1 Technology course has been developed with input Year 1 City Centre City Centre the practical and professional skills needed by • Computer Programming and feedback from leading professionals as well as • 3D Game Programming employers in the digital forensics, cyber security and • Computer Forensics our own students. • Data Structures and Algorithms DURATION DURATION law enforcement sectors. Fundamentals • CGI Animation 3 years full-time (BSc) 3 years full-time (BSc) • Network Fundamentals • Professional Practice for 4 years full-time (MSci) 4 years full-time (MSci) • Computer Systems While studying for your degree, you will use our Game Development 4 years sandwich (BSc) Delve into the acquisition, analysis and interpretation 4 years sandwich (BSc) state-of-the-art computer games technology lab, 5 years sandwich (MSci) 5 years sandwich (MSci) of data recovered from computers and digital Year 2 which is kitted out with high-performance PCs and Year 2 devices, to establish factual evidence, with access Sony PlayStation development kits, as well as a variety • Data Storage and Recovery • Programming for Game Engines UCAS CODE to a dedicated specialist digital forensics laboratory, UCAS CODE of industry-standard software. You will develop a • Computer Forensics Tools and • 3D Game Development FG44 (BSc), I120 (MSci) hosting professional digital forensics tools including G450 (BSc), I621 (MSci) range of technical and professional skills, including Techniques • Enterprise Practice Project EnCase, FTK, XRY, Cellebrite and other industry- advanced coding practices, graphics programming, • System Security Attacks and • C++ Programming for Games ENTRY REQUIREMENTS standard software. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS network communications and artificial intelligence. Defences • A Levels: BBC including • A Levels: BBC including • Advanced Programming for Year 3 a technology, science, The multidisciplinary nature of our course will a technology, science, Our collaborations with Microsoft and Sony ensure Digital Forensics • Individual Honours Project mathematics or foster the essential skills you require in computer mathematics or you have access to the most up-to-date technologies • Artificial Intelligence for Games computing subject networking, ethical hacking, computer programming, computing subject available, and our close proximity to independent Year 3 • Mobile Game Development • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in and legal and expert witness roles complementary to • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in game studios provides the opportunity for you to meet • Mobile Device Forensics • Game Development Using Console a technology, science, digital forensic investigations. a technology, science, and network with industry experts. You will not only • Incident Response and mathematics or computing- mathematics or computing- learn about mainstream and traditional video game Investigation Practice Year 4 (MSci) related subject Computer Forensics combines a highly rigorous related subject development, but also explore allied and emerging • Ethical Hacking • Real-time Graphics Programming • BTEC Extended Diploma: academic qualification with real-life practical • BTEC Extended Diploma: disciplines, such as serious and educational game • Network and Internet Forensics • Emerging Technologies DMM in a technology, science, work experience, which will enable you to put your DMM in a technology, science, development, augmented and virtual reality and • Individual Honours Project • Network Game Programming mathematics or computing- knowledge into practice as a computer forensics mathematics or computing- simulations. • Group Master’s Project related subject expert or forensics investigator. related subject Year 4 (MSci) • Access to HE Diploma: • Access to HE Diploma: You will also have the opportunity to participate in Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/computer-forensics • Advanced Techniques in See website See website game development competitions, such as Global Game Digital Forensics Jam and Microsoft’s Imagine Cup, which will give you • International Baccalaureate • International Baccalaureate BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics • Unix Systems Forensic Analysis a great opportunity to broadcast your talent on an Diploma: 28 points Diploma: 28 points can be accessed via a foundation • E-discovery and Data Analytics international stage. • GCSE English language and • GCSE English language and year. Please see page 218. • Group Master’s Project mathematics at Grade 4 or mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/games-tech above, or equivalent. above, or equivalent.

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88 89 C C “The skills that I learned on placement have “The course gave me access to well-equipped been extremely valuable. I feel as though laboratories and vast library resources, I matured as an adult and picked up small which – together with knowledge and but important soft skills too – such as how guidance from the academic staff – helped to correctly and politely communicate with me secure a placement with one of the customers and others.” biggest companies in the industry.” WILLIAM HOLMES MACIEJ RUDZINKSKI

BSc (Hons)/MSci BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons)/MSci Computer Networks BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Computer Networks and Security School of Computing and Digital Technology School of Computing and Digital Technology

In today’s modern, mobile and connected society, our Content includes: Secure communication technologies form the bedrock Content includes: CAMPUS Computer Networks course will enable you to take CAMPUS of our modern, mobile society. Computer and network the communications technology revolution to the security is a growth area within the wider remit of City Centre Year 1 City Centre Year 1 next level. Studying computing with us puts you at • Innovation Project cyber security. You will learn to build, secure and • Computer Systems DURATION the heart of an exciting, innovative community, • Applied Operating Systems DURATION maintain data communication networks. • Applied Operating Systems where you acquire management-level skills, such as 3 years full-time (BSc) • Computer Programming 3 years full-time (BSc) • Computer Programming project and change management, to maximise your 4 years full-time (MSci) • Network Fundamentals 4 years full-time (MSci) • Network Fundamentals career potential. The course takes a practice-led approach, making use 4 years sandwich (BSc) 4 years sandwich (BSc) of equipment and tools found in the industry to give you 5 years sandwich (MSci) Year 2 5 years sandwich (MSci) Year 2 • Enterprise Network Systems the best preparation for a successful career. You will • Systems Security Attacks and The course delivers the latest in computing, network, develop the practical skills sought by industry, backing • Smart Systems Defences UCAS CODE cloud and server technologies via a well-rounded UCAS CODE this up with a thorough understanding of theory. • Programming for Network • Programming for Network G422 (BSc), I121 (MSci) curriculum that enables you to explore computer GG49 (BSc), I122 (MSci) Engineers Engineers network engineering, programming, server systems It delivers the latest in computing, network and • Networking Technologies • Networking Technologies ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and practice. You will have access to networked ENTRY REQUIREMENTS security technologies, with the opportunity to gain • Enterprise Network Systems • A Levels: BBC including laboratories running the latest software, ensuring • A Levels: BBC including additional accreditation from Cisco, Juniper and the Year 3 a technology, science, you become well acquainted with technologies a technology, science, Linux Professional Institute. We are also home to mathematics or you’ll encounter when working in the industry. • Individual Honours Project mathematics or Cisco Systems and the Microsoft Academy Centre. Year 3 computing subject • Datacentre Systems Management computing subject • Individual Honours Project • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in You will take a practical approach, backed up with a • Wireless Networking Technologies • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in You will learn the latest in computing, network and • Ethical Hacking a technology, science, thorough understanding of theory, providing you with • Consultancy and IT Management a technology, science, security technologies, in a well-rounded curriculum • Wireless Networking Technologies mathematics or computing- the skills modern employers are looking for. There is mathematics or computing- that includes computer network engineering, • WAN and Advanced Infrastructure related subject also the chance to gain additional accreditation from Year 4 (MSci) related subject programming, server systems, security theory and Technologies • BTEC Extended Diploma: Microsoft, Cisco and the Linux Professional Institute. • Integrated Master’s Project • BTEC Extended Diploma: practice. You’ll also gain a detailed understanding of DMM in a technology, science, • Cloud Services DMM in a technology, science, network engineering and network security, along with Year 4 (MSci) mathematics or computing- We are a Select Partner academy for Cisco • Software Defined Network mathematics or computing- modules on ethical hacking and information security. • Group Integrated Master’s Project related subject Systems and an Academy Support Centre in the Engineering related subject • Information Security • Access to HE Diploma: UK. Our links with Cisco mean that you will have • Advanced Networking Systems • Access to HE Diploma: Full information: • Software-defined Network See website access to cutting-edge laboratory equipment as and Security See website www.bcu.ac.uk/comp-network-security Engineering • International Baccalaureate well as the opportunity to complete professional • Technology Deployment and • International Baccalaureate • Advanced Networking Systems Diploma: 28 points qualifications alongside your degree study. Innovation Diploma: 28 points BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security • GCSE English language and • GCSE English language and and Security can be accessed via a • Network Management mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/comp-networks mathematics at Grade 4 or foundation year. Please see page 218. above, or equivalent. above, or equivalent. BSc (Hons) Computer Networks can be accessed via a foundation For full entry requirements and For full entry requirements and year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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90 91 C C “Throughout my time at Birmingham City “This computing degree top-up is designed University, staff have been extremely for students who want to achieve a helpful. My lecturers have always helped specialist undergraduate degree: where where possible; they do not hesitate to assist relevant IT infrastructure technology students with work and make time within their systems are at the forefront – developing schedules for a one-to-one if needs be.” you to be industry ready.” TAMMY YESHUA NIZAM BOLIA, COURSE LEADER

BSc (Hons)/MSci BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Computer Science BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Computing School of Computing and Digital Technology Top-Up School of Computing and Digital Technology

Work with cutting-edge technologies and achieve the Content includes: This broad-based course combines research and Content includes: skills valued by today’s employers. You will develop theory with application and development, enabling you CAMPUS CAMPUS your competence in using tools and techniques to Year 1 to put your learning into innovative practice. You will • Business Systems Solutions City Centre City Centre produce solutions for computer systems. You will • Website Design and Development develop the computing and information technology • IT Infrastructure also obtain a sound mathematical and scientific • Data Structures and Algorithms skills you’ll need to design, develop, operate and • Consultancy and IT Management DURATION DURATION understanding, while appreciating the professional • Network Fundamentals maintain computer systems. • Information Security 3 years full-time (BSc) 1 year full-time responsibilities and quality issues that are present • Computer Programming • Individual Honours Project 4 years full-time (MSci) within the industry. 4 years sandwich (BSc) UCAS CODE Year 2 You will also be encouraged to develop a strategic 5 years sandwich (MSci) 1015 • Object-oriented Programming awareness of the wider context of globalisation and On this course, you will study the fundamental concepts societal needs and develop innovative systems, which • Operating Systems UCAS CODE of computer science including computer programming, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS provide business value and sustainable solutions. • Cyber Security G401 (BSc), I101 (MSci) data structures and algorithms, information systems, • Foundation Degree: 240 credits • Software Design computer networks and computer architecture. of appropriate prior learning This final year top-up course will build on your ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level existing knowledge and develop your technical skills Year 3 • A Levels: BBC including You will then strengthen your knowledge by studying 5), minimum of 60% overall in areas such as cyber security, human–computer • Individual Honours Project a technology, science, advanced subjects that focus on software engineering • HND in a related subject: interaction and e-commerce. You will also develop • Mobile and Wearable Application mathematics or skills. You will also be introduced to topics such Merit profile an awareness of the wider context within which Development computing subject as operating systems, cyber security, discrete • GCSE Grade 4 or above IT professionals operate, exploring topics such • Cloud Computing • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in mathematics, and web application development. in English language and as IT management, consultancy and green IT. • Artificial Intelligence and a technology, science, mathematics, or equivalent. Machine Learning mathematics or computing- The course is taught by experienced academics Your final individual project will give you the opportunity related subject with extensive links to the IT industry, who will For full entry requirements and to explore a specific area in greater depth and Year 4 (MSci) • BTEC Extended Diploma: ensure you are receiving the most current and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses develop your project management skills. The course • Semantic Web and DMM in a technology, science, up-to-date information. You will also have the will prepare you for a wide range of careers, both Knowledge Engineering mathematics or computing- chance to gain valuable work experience through technical and managerial, and will also provide the • Service-oriented Architecture related subject a placement after your second year, further possibility of progressing to postgraduate study. • Advanced Databases • Access to HE Diploma: developing your skills and increasing your appeal • Group Master’s Project Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/computing-bsc See website to future employers. We also provide access to the Cisco Systems and Microsoft Academy Centre. • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/comp-science • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or BSc (Hons) Computer Science above, or equivalent. can be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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92 93 C C “I was looking to do a computing degree, I “We have access to all of BCU facilities came across this course and this proved very as well as the College’s, which has been appealing to me as there was a great deal a real benefit… I didn’t realise how rich of practical based content with supporting the learning environment would be here; theory, the course staff were knowledgeable Birmingham is so diverse and you get to and very supportive of my aspirations.” meet some amazing people.” SANAH HUSSAIN ERIN SWAN

BSc (Hons)/MSci BCUCEBE bcuhels BA (Hons) Computing and Information BCUCEBE bcuhels Conductive Education Technology Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences School of Computing and Digital Technology

Our Computing and Information Technology course Content includes: Discover how to develop human potential as you seek Content includes: will help you develop the mindset to address global to transform the lives of people with neurological CAMPUS CAMPUS challenges, the kind that businesses and communities Year 1 motor disorders. This is a unique course that Year 1 City Centre NICE – Centre for Movement face on a day-to-day basis. You will learn how to • Innovation Project provides the only opportunity in the UK to qualify as a • Observation for Directing Active Disorders, Moseley maintain the digital infrastructure of businesses in • Applied Operating Systems professional conductor to work with children and/or Learning DURATION innovative and effective ways. • Computer Systems adults with physical disabilities. • Developing Professional Skills 3 years full-time (BSc) • Computer Programming through Active Learning 4 years full-time (MSci) • Principles of Conductive Pedagogy 4 years sandwich (BSc) DURATION You will use dedicated industry-standard facilities Year 2 You will train and learn at the Conductive College. • Conductive Facilitation for 5 years sandwich (MSci) 3 years full-time to research and work on enterprise software and • Enterprise Practice Project The College is based at NICE – Centre for Movement Learning virtual environments, to develop business solutions Disorders, a charity based in Moseley, Birmingham, • Smart Systems UCAS CODE and real-time systems. You’ll take a practical UCAS CODE which is an acknowledged world leader for • Human–computer Interaction Year 2 G420 (BSc), I100 (MSci) approach, backed up with a thorough understanding X161 Conductive Education. • Networking Technologies • Conductive Pedagogy: Analysis of theory, to provide you with the skills and and Development of Learning ENTRY REQUIREMENTS knowledge employers look for. You will also have ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The course is based on acquiring the skills for a Year 3 • The Impact of Motor Disorders • A Levels: BBC including the opportunity to gain additional accreditation • A Levels: CCC vocational profession. Qualified Conductor Status (QCS) • Individual Honours Project on Learning in Childhood and a technology, science, from Cisco and the Linux Professional Institute. • BTEC Diploma: DD is a globally recognised professional qualification and • Datacentre Systems Management Adulthood mathematics or • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM enables graduates to be employed as a conductor. In • Business Systems Solutions • Learning Theories for Conduction computing subject We are preparing you for the workplace. You will • Access to HE Diploma: Pass addition to QCS, successful graduates will receive an • Consultancy and IT Management • Practice-based Learning: • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in learn computing and information technology • International Baccalaureate Honours degree in Conductive Education. Analysing Effective Teaching and a technology, science, skills that are needed to design, develop, operate Diploma: 24 points Year 4 (MSci) Learning Styles mathematics or computing- and maintain effective systems. Your knowledge • Four GCSEs including English You will undertake practical work in groups of children • Integrated Master’s Project • The Social Basis for Learning related subject will evolve on a daily basis, and we will ensure language and mathematics at and/or adults alongside experienced conductors. On • Cloud Services • BTEC Extended Diploma: you are able to innovate in order to deliver Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. graduating, you will be able to make a difference to • Distributed Enterprise Year 3 DMM in a technology, science, business value and sustainable solutions. people’s lives and will be able to work in centres and Architecture • Conductive Pedagogy: Evaluation mathematics or computing- For full entry requirements and schools across the world where conductive education • Research Methods and Project and Application related subject You will also learn management-level skills such fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses is practised. Management • Education Research Project • Access to HE Diploma: as project and change management to maximise Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/conductive-ed • Application of Conductive See website your career potential. We’ll also help to develop your personal skills so that you can work effectively as a Education • International Baccalaureate team member and problem-solve at the highest level. All offers are subject to successful interview and a satisfactory • Practice-based Learning: Diploma: 28 points Disclosure and Barring Service check. Evaluating Learning • GCSE English language and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/comp-info-tech mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology can be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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94 95 C C “The new buildings in the city inspire you to “The University has really helped me in come up with ideas and you can use them as a learning how to plan and work on a site. case study to understand the theory you have My lecturers are able to show me what been taught in lectures. With the regeneration I am going to be doing out on a real site happening in the city, it’s a paradise for students and I am learning skills that will really studying construction.” enhance my career prospects.” RYAN PARKER ALEXANDRA ROCHE

HNC BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Construction BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Construction Management School of Engineering and the Built Environment School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Gain a comprehensive introduction to the Content includes: Our Construction Management degree offers a Content includes: construction industry and an advanced entry to our collaborative approach to the industry, preparing CAMPUS CAMPUS associated degrees. This course provides you with • Construction Technology you to work within an integrated project team and Year 1 City Centre City Centre the opportunity to be flexible with your studies and • Science and Materials with industrial partners, as well as developing skills • Built Environment Technology build fundamental knowledge to explore a range of • Individual Project required by the Chartered Institute of Building and • Innovation Project DURATION DURATION construction roles. • Legal Obligations in the the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. • Integrated Digital Design – 2 years part-time 3 years full-time Built Environment Residential 4 years sandwich • Management and Practice • Professional Environmental UCAS CODE 5 years part-time The HNC is an ideal gateway for progression from in Construction This course has social innovation embedded in and Materials Science N/A - apply direct tradesperson to site manager and beyond. On • Planning and Design for its core. You will learn about the immediate and successful completion, you may be able to progress UCAS CODE long-lasting effect which construction activities the Built Environment Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS straight to the second year of a full-time degree LK12 have on the environment, and discover sustainable • Building Information for • Procurement • A Levels: CCD course with us. and environmentally sound construction methods Construction • Commercial Management • BTEC Diploma: DD ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and innovative management practices. • Measuring and Estimating • Planning and Programming • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM You will benefit from having access to state-of-the-art • A Levels: BBC Practice • Integrated Digital Design for • GCSE English language and digital facilities and traditional resources and become • BTEC Diploma: D*D* Our strong links with employers such as Willmott • Valuation Complex Structures mathematics at Grade 4 accustomed with industry technology by working with • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Dixon allow you to learn in a practical context through or above. advanced CAD software, surveying equipment and a • Access to HE Diploma: work placement opportunities. You will also gain Year 3 computer-generated virtual building site. There will 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 experience working on live projects for clients. • Professionalism and Citizenship We recognise that many also be opportunities to attend specialist seminars and 15 at Level 2 or 3, with a • Project Management applicants come to the and go on field trips to construction sites around minimum of 12 from any units Study with us to gain a broad range of knowledge of • Services and Energy Performance course with non-standard the Midlands. awarded at Merit or Distinction the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social • Contract Practice educational qualifications. Other • International Baccalaureate and environmental aspects of construction projects, • Individual Honours Project qualifications and applications If you’re seeking a career in technology, building Diploma: 28 points becoming a confident professional who can manage from mature students with surveying, building control, quantity surveying and • GCSE English language and both commercial and civil engineering projects. relevant experience of at least construction management, this course is for you. mathematics at Grade 4 or three years will therefore also It is also applicable to anyone involved with the above, or equivalent. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/const-management be considered. Please contact design, production or management of buildings. This course can also be accessed via a Admissions if you want to discuss For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/construction-hnc foundation year. Please see page 218. your situation. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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» PREVIOUS STUDENTS HAVE WON ACCREDITATION EXTERNAL PRIZES INCLUDING HNC THOMAS VALE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT OF THE YEAR. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 88 www.bcu.ac.uk/const-hnc-vid 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/const-con-vid

96 97 C “During my time at BCU, I learned so many valuable skills which I can now use in the industry. Everyone is friendly and the tutors are so knowledgeable and passionate. This is something that passes on to the students, making learning enjoyable.” MEGAN ROSE THOMAS

BA (Hons) bcu_fashion bcu_fashion Costume Design and Practice bcu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textiles/blog Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

Develop a range of career-specific skills within Content includes: costume design and practice in a city culturally rich CAMPUS with dance, theatre and the creative arts. You will Year 1 City Centre gain experience in custom pattern cutting, design and • Design Development illustration, bespoke fitting and costume construction and Realisation DURATION techniques, developing you into an active and • Individual Aesthetic 3 years full-time engaged contributor to costume. • Creative Direction 4 years sandwich • Context and Theory UCAS CODE Previously, students have collaborated on live projects Year 2 W2W4 with Birmingham Royal Ballet, DanceXchange, • Creative Realisation and Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Our staff • Critical Studies ENTRY REQUIREMENTS have worked as costume practitioners within • Work Placement OR • A Levels: BBC national and international companies, including Collaborative Practice • BTEC Diploma: D*D* the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Stephen • Advanced Practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Joseph Theatre with Alan Ayckbourn. • Access to HE Diploma: Year 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 While studying with us, you will gain access to • Independent Project Research • International Baccalaureate an archive of historical dress, bequeathed by • Independent Practice Diploma: 28 points the arts and crafts artist Kate Elizabeth Bunce, • Major Project • GCSE English language and and the BCU Art and Design Archive. mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. There is an optional placement year between years 2 and 3. You will be supported through the application If your application is progressed, process with CV workshops, portfolio building and you will be invited to provide a careers tutorials, and the assessed outcomes of your portfolio of your creative work. experience will be submitted on return to the University. Guidance will be provided on how to do this. For further advice, see Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/costume-design the video below. BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice, BA (Hons) Fashion Design and BA (Hons) Garment Technology have a shared first For full entry requirements and year of study. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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98 99 C C “All of the Criminology team are actively engaged and at the forefront of their field, so they are extremely knowledgeable and able to provide helpful support.” SARAH NORMAN

BA (Hons) BCUsocscience Criminology bcusocsciences School of Social Sciences

Make sense of the world of criminal justice with Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: our Criminology degree and get the big picture CAMPUS perspective on crime, punishment and victimisation. Year 1 Criminology and Security Studies | BA (Hons) ML94 City Centre This course aims to develop knowledge and • On Crimes and Punishment: understanding of the core schools of criminological An Introduction to Our degree will equip you with a wide range of knowledge about both DURATION national and international politics and intelligence. It will also show thought, their historical and political foundations and Criminological Theory 3 years full-time how politics can impact both security and insecurity in Birmingham practical application. • Doing Criminological Research 4 years sandwich and the United Kingdom. • Crime in its Political and Historical 5 years part-time Context Your knowledge of the core ideas in criminology will be reinforced Our curriculum offers you a variety of subjects, • Security Studies: The Essentials UCAS CODE through which you will be able to develop your throughout these two years, and you will learn more about M900 interests before focusing on specialised fields within topics such as the role of MI5 and MI6, extremism, terrorism and Year 2 criminology that appeal to you as a student. counterterrorism, the Middle East and conflict in the modern world, • Crime in the City: Criminology, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and international relations. Urban Culture and Social Change • A Levels: BBC The course’s real-world applications are supported • Beyond the Statistics: Researching • BTEC Diploma: D*D* by its close links with local and national criminal Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/criminology-sec Criminological Experiences • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM justice agencies, including police forces, charities, • Prisons and Punishment • Access to HE Diploma: pressure groups, criminal justice agencies, criminal Criminology, Policing and Investigation | BA (Hons) ML9K • Crime, Media and Culture 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 rehabilitation, probation services and prisons. • International Baccalaureate This degree offers an in-depth study of policing and investigation, Year 3 helping you develop knowledge and understanding of the core schools Diploma: 28 points It is delivered by expert staff in the fields of • Transnational Organised of criminological thought, their historical and political foundations • GCSE English language at policing, security studies and criminology, and and Corporate Crime and practical application. Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. you will also enjoy regular guest lectures from highly influential voices in the discipline. • Human Rights: Theory and Practice The curriculum offers a varied yet focused choice of subjects through For full entry requirements and • Dissertation / Live Project / which you will be able to develop your interests within the specialised fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/criminology Placement field of criminology. The course’s professional relevance is supported This course can also be accessed via a by its close links with local and national criminal justice agencies, foundation year. Please see page 218. such as Midlands police forces and community safety partnerships.

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These specialist routes can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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UCAS POINTS: 112

100 101 C D “With billions of devices currently “I am thrilled to have helped develop and connected to the internet and billions more to be a part of this incredible new course connecting over the next several years, we at BCU. The degree will prepare you to be need you to join the fight against malicious a creative, skilled and disruptive designer programs and cybercrime.” with a new knowledge and understanding of digital technologies and creative design.” RON AUSTIN, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GEORGE CLARKE, MOBIE FOUNDER AND TV ARCHITECT

BSc (Hons)/MSci BCUCEBE BCU_BSoAD BA (Hons) Cyber Security BCUCEBE Design for Future Living School of Computing and Digital Technology Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

As we generate data at an ever-increasing pace, Content includes: We live in a time of rapid social, economic and Content includes: the security of this data has become paramount. environmental change. Demand for housing is CAMPUS CAMPUS In the 21st Century, data has become a necessary Year 1 increasing, but not enough new homes are being built. Year 1 City Centre City Centre commodity, which has value in isolation and more • Computer Programming Not only that, home ownership is out of reach for a lot • History of Modern Architecture so when viewed as a larger data set for trends and • Maths for Computing of people. The type of housing we need is changing, and Design DURATION DURATION habits. Data is key to business functioning and • Computer Systems and this course will give you the opportunity to meet • How We Live(d) 4 years sandwich (BSci) 3 years protection of this data is key to the ongoing success • Network Fundamentals these challenges head-on. • Technology Transfer 4 years full-time (MSci) of the digital economy. • Inhabit 5 years sandwich (MSci) UCAS CODE Year 2 • Future Homes 1 1041 • Networking Technologies Design for Future Living aims to develop exciting UCAS CODE You will become equipped with technical and innovative design thinking, questioning • System Security Attacks and Year 2 1010 (BSc), 1011 (MSci) knowledge, intellectual know-how, management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS preconceptions about how society lives now and Defences • Production capabilities and practical skills that will enable • A Levels: BBC into the future. Developed in collaboration with • The English Legal System and • Housing and Community ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you to succeed in meeting the cyber security • BTEC Diploma: D*D* TV architect George Clarke’s Ministry of Building, IT Law • PRAXIS • A Levels: BBC including challenges facing modern organisations. • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Innovation and Education (MOBIE), the course places • Cyber Security Operations • Co.LAB a technology, science, • Access to HE Diploma: you at the forefront of the next generation of designers • Future Homes 2 mathematics or As the systems that both generate and consume data 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 tackling the design and delivery of new homes. Year 3 computing subject grow in capability and complexity and as the Internet • International Baccalaureate • Advanced Cyber Security Year 3 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in of Things (IoT) continues to expand exponentially, the Diploma: 28 points How we live affects us all. Housing is a basic human Operations • Prototype a technology, science, need to protect the data created, stored and transited • GCSE English language and right but what we produce doesn’t always meet • Network and Internetwork • Design Entrepreneurship mathematics or computing- across public and private networks intensifies. mathematics at Grade 4 today’s needs. Our homes should be smart, well Forensics • Design Project Management related subject The need to protect this data increases with each or above (no equivalences designed and affordable; they should create a sense • Individual Honours Project • Major Project • BTEC Extended Diploma: advance in technology, as does the requirement to accepted). of community, respect the environment and support • Cloud Computing DMM in a technology, science, have suitably qualified cyber security practitioners. changing family structures. We urgently need new • Ethical Hacking mathematics or computing- For full entry requirements and design thinking to revolutionise how we live. related subject This course is supported by a vibrant research fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Year 4 (MSci) • Access to HE Diploma: environment within the Centre for Cyber Security BA (Hons) Design for Future Living is a unique • Information Security Management See website at BCU and by traditionally strong industrial links opportunity for you to lead the way in designing • E-discovery and Data Analytics • International Baccalaureate with Cisco, Oracle, IBM, Microsoft and BT. how and where we live. Through innovative ideas, • Group Integrated Master’s Project new design methods, advanced technologies and Diploma: 28 points Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/cyber • Industrial Control Systems entrepreneurial skills, you will critique, challenge • GCSE English language and Security and disrupt traditional thinking around the idea mathematics at Grade 4 or BSc (Hons) Cyber Security can • Advanced Techniques in Digital of ‘home’ and develop radical alternatives. above, or equivalent. also be accessed via a foundation Forensics year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/design-future-living For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES 88 BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics 66 BA (Hons) Architecture 91 BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 112

102 103 D D “The course allowed me to explore “This is a great opportunity for all design many aspects of stage design and was students. You will be introduced to a range of also flexible to allow work placements, challenges, which aim to develop your skills helping me land my first job.” and knowledge and will prepare you for employment or further postgraduate study.” CATHERINE BRIGGS NICHOLAS IRVIN, COURSE DIRECTOR

BA (Hons) viscombirminghamcityuniversity BCU_BSoAD BA (Hons) Design for Performance: Design Management (Top-Up) Theatre, Film and Live Events Birmingham School of Architecture and Design Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

Have you ever wondered who designed and created Content includes: Design managers are responsible for the Content includes: your favourite stage performance, music festival, management of design projects, teams, contracts and CAMPUS CAMPUS experimental film or exhibition experience? Are you Year 1 the operational practice of design. This may involve • Design Entrepreneurship, Strategy City Centre City Centre looking for a course that can prepare you for a career • Introduction to Visual work within corporate in-house design teams or and Innovation (an introduction to in this expansive and growing industry? If so, this Communication external design consultancy. Design managers have design management, collaboration DURATION DURATION could be the course for you. • Principles and Practice of Design strong communication, project management and and leadership, design business 3 years full-time 1 year for Performance interpersonal skills. structures and practice, • Narrative entrepreneurship, design thinking UCAS CODE UCAS CODE You will develop a clear understanding of the scope • Enterprise of Design for and innovation) W460 W201 and breadth of contemporary design for performance, Performance The BA (Hons) Design Management one-year course • Design Project Management and engaging with a variety of individual and collaborative is designed to develop your professional, creative, • Discourse Implementation (the research, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunities. You will work with traditional and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS communication, research, critical thinking and analysis and development of the • A Levels: BBC experimental formats from stage design to live arts • 240 credits at Level 4 and Level analytical skills, while developing your confidence for Year 2 concept. Leading to the production • BTEC Diploma: D*D* and site-specific festivals to themed environments. 5, a Pass or higher in a relevant progression into employment or postgraduate study. • Context of Design for Performance of a detailed design project • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Foundation Degree (FdA) or • Live Project implementation plan addressing • Access to HE Diploma: Using hands-on making, technical skills, 2D and 3D Higher National Diploma (HND) While you will retain links with design practice, • Collaborative Practice or Work the needs of the client) 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 design, craft techniques and digital platforms, you in a cognate design subject, or you will step into a challenging environment that Placement • Design Major Project (an extensive • International Baccalaureate will be able to determine your own career path. You a Pass or higher at BA Level 5 reflects as closely as possible the ways of working, • Identifying Direction and in-depth investigation of a Diploma: 28 points. will benefit from the collaboration of ideas within a equivalence with appropriate the practices and the behaviours that operate in the complex design problem based multidisciplinary school, in a course that reflects the In your second year, you will have skills and experience design profession. You will be involved in complex on your design discipline. Outputs If your application is progressed, dynamic crossover common to creative arts in the 21st the opportunity to replace 20 • Interview and evidence of a problem-solving, and will work individually and include dissertation, the curation you will be invited to provide a Century. Imagination, experimentation and risk taking credits of study with an exchange portfolio containing examples in team-based activities, while developing your of an exhibition, a professional portfolio of your creative work are fundamental to our students as the challenges programme. of work and your rationale for negotiation and people management skills. pitch presentation and a (physical or digital). Guidance and opportunities are so varied on this course. opting for this course. professional development log) will be provided on how to do this. Year 3 You will also be expected to work with external For further advice, see Learning is demonstrated through an accumulation • Critical Practice For full entry requirements and contributors, staff and students from a range of You are encouraged to identify www.bcu.ac.uk/viscom-portfolio. of individual, collaborative, realised, speculative and • Major Project fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses disciplines and cultures in a professional and live projects along with a suite of high-profile industry accountable way. The course will be taught by staff further opportunities for professional development, through For full entry requirements and opportunities. In previous years, these have included in lecture, workshop and activity-based settings. Live Nation, Merlin Entertainments and Casson Mann. This will include specialist guest lectures, project the production of a log of your fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses briefings and group critiques supported by industry. journey. The development of new Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/design-perform skills and experiences are aligned to Full information: the Graduate+ award scheme. This course can also be accessed via a www.bcu.ac.uk/design-management-topup foundation year. Please see page 218.

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BSc (Hons) bcuhels MyBCU BA (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography bcuhels BirminghamCityUniversity Digital Marketing School of Health Sciences Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

This course enables you to develop the knowledge Content includes: This industry-focused Digital Marketing degree is a Content includes: and technical skills required to use X-rays or unique two-year fast-track course that immerses you CAMPUS CAMPUS magnetic fields to help diagnose a range of injuries Year 1 in real-world, professional advertising and marketing Year 1 City South City Centre and diseases at the Midlands’ largest centre for • Diagnostic Technology and Physics communications. It’s a powerful mix where you’ll be • Digital Marketing Primer diagnostic radiography training. • The Emerging Practitioner working with professionals to learn key skills in the • Audiences and Brand DURATION DURATION • Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging fast-paced digital communications industry. Development 3 years full-time 2 years full-time Practice • Research Methodologies 6 years part-time The course combines equal elements of theory • Planning and Strategy UCAS CODE with clinical practice focused on developing your Year 2 You could find yourself making simulated advertising • Interactive Entertainment, UCAS CODE P647 knowledge and understanding of biological and • Evidence-based Practice campaigns with agencies like Mediacom, or Development and Implementation B821 radiation sciences, technology and the psychosocial delivering marketing solutions to content brands • The Developing Practitioner (optional) issues of healthcare. A purpose-built and fully ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which have previously included the BBC, or using • Diagnostic Imaging Practice • Narrative Entertainment Script ENTRY REQUIREMENTS equipped radiography skills suite – including an X-ray • A Levels: BBB the latest technologies to produce exciting events, and Production (optional) • A Levels: BBB including Human room, PACS viewing rooms and 3D virtual reality • BTEC Diploma: combined with interactive experiences and prototypes to showcase Year 3 • Collaborative Practice Biology, Biology, Physics, room – allow you to improve your skills through other Level 3 qualifications to in your portfolio. • Radiography Research Chemistry, Applied Science simulation in a safe and protected environment. achieve min. 120 UCAS points • The Competent Practitioner Year 2 or Science • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM You will become part of an employment-led course that • Advancing Diagnostic Imaging • Contemporary Market Research • BTEC Diploma: combined with You will spend half the course undertaking clinical • Access to HE Diploma: teaches a practice-based, knowledge-applied approach, Practice Methods one A Level/two AS Levels/ placement, which is structured to allow you to 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 where tutors and industry professionals work with you • Methodologies for Digital subsidiary diploma to achieve fully experience the realities of the profession. • International Baccalaureate in classes and assignments to help you develop and Marketing Campaigns min. 120 UCAS points, and must We support you in securing a placement at several Diploma: 30 points grow your personal and professional development. We • Content Marketing include either Human Biology, clinical sites across the West Midlands, with your • GCSE English language and will give you your own laptop to use for the duration of • Professional Practice Biology, Physics, Chemistry, assigned personal tutor visiting you regularly. mathematics at Grade 4 or the course and state-of-the-art resources to work with. • Final Major Project Applied Science or Science at above, or equivalent. B or Distinction On successful completion, you will graduate with a It’s all part of a bigger picture that answers the creative • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and be eligible For full entry requirements and industry’s calls for savvy digital talent to exploit new in Science or Applied Science to apply for Registration with the Health and Care fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses opportunities and trends in emerging markets and • Access to HE Diploma: Professions Council. technologies. This means you’ll be looking for ways to See website reimagine trends, build brands, find fame, add value, Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/radiography-bsc optimise content, disrupt behaviours and monetise • International Baccalaureate ideas across a range of media, platforms and channels. Diploma: 30 points All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, clinical visit to a • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above radiography department, Occupational Health Clearance and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/digital-marketing including English language, Disclosure and Barring Service checks. mathematics and science. This course can also be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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106 107 D D “The range of skills I have gained from my “Birmingham City University’s Digital Media first two years has already landed me a web Technology course has helped broaden my role in marketing for my placement year. My knowledge and understanding of digital lecturers are fantastic, they have even offered technology which in turn has increased the me extra opportunities to gain real industry amount of potential routes I can take with experience which look great on my CV!” my career.” GEORGE EVERETT ADAM PIKE

BSc (Hons) BCUCEBE BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Digital Media Computing BCUCEBE BCUCEBE Digital Media Technology School of Computing and Digital Technology School of Computing and Digital Technology

Today’s world revolves around the use of digital Content includes: Digital media development requires a comprehensive Content includes: media technologies. Develop a highly sought-after understanding of image, video and mixed reality CAMPUS CAMPUS mix of technical ability and content creation skills so Year 1 processing. Our Digital Media Technology degree aims Year 1 City Centre City Centre that you have the edge in our digital age. This course • Computer Programming to develop you with a versatile and rich combination • Computer Programming will enable you to produce the next generation of • Computer Systems of skills that will enable you to design and develop • Computer Systems DURATION DURATION digital media products. • Website Design and Development tomorrow’s digital media products. • Website Design and Development 3 years full-time 3 years full-time • Innovation Project • Media Technology 4 years sandwich 4 years sandwich • Multimedia Design and Graphics Digital Media Computing is an intellectually challenging Year 2 You will be equipped for a career related to media UCAS CODE UCAS CODE and highly rewarding degree that will prepare you • Database and Web Application and computing and explore areas such as multimedia Year 2 P310 to meet the professional and technical demands of 1001 development, media content creation, scripting, Development • Sound for Visual Effects industry. Delve into web technology, programming, and web and interactive application development. • Digital Media Processing • Narrative Design ENTRY REQUIREMENTS animation, 3D modelling, video production, human– ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Video Production Technology • Video Production Technology • A Levels: BBC including computer interaction and interface design to develop • A Levels: BBC including There will be the opportunity to practise • 3D Modelling and Animation • 3D Modelling and Animation a technology, science, web and interactive digital media applications. a technology, science, professional skills by learning in a project-driven mathematics or mathematics or and practice-like way in specialist labs, featuring Year 3 Year 3 computing subject Roles in digital media involve bringing together a computing subject the latest hardware and software. We also have • Individual Honours Project • Individual Honours Project • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in variety of skills, incorporating media such as still • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in well-established links with industry, ensuring that • Creative Visualisation • Creative Visualisation a technology, science, and moving images, 3D content, web coding, content a technology, science, the course remains current and relevant. These • Cloud-based Web Services • Professional Practice mathematics or computing- creation, sound and text. You will have the opportunity mathematics or computing- links include the BBC, Microsoft and Cisco. • Cross-platform Media • Cross-platform Media related subject to learn about equipment, workflows, processes and related subject • Consultancy and IT Management • Consultancy and IT Management • BTEC Extended Diploma: practices in various disciplines, and learn how to bring • BTEC Extended Diploma: In addition, the course encourages you to interact DMM in a technology, science, these together into media-rich, interactive content. DMM in a technology, science, with potential employers by collaborating with mathematics or computing- mathematics or computing- industrial partners and participating in various related subject You will also develop key transferable skills that related subject events throughout the academic year. • Access to HE Diploma: will help you in the workplace, such as teamwork, • Access to HE Diploma: See website reflection and self-awareness, as well as learning how See website Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/digital-media-tech • International Baccalaureate to code interactive media products. There is a fantastic • International Baccalaureate This course can also be accessed via a Diploma: 28 points opportunity to undertake an industrial placement after Diploma: 28 points your second year, gaining valuable work experience foundation year. Please see page 218. • GCSE English language and • GCSE English language and and preparing you for employment after you graduate. mathematics at Grade 4 or mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. above, or equivalent. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/digi-media-comp For full entry requirements and For full entry requirements and This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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108 109 E E “Before I started I thought every day would “Everyone is so lovely and helpful; the staff be lectures, but with Early Childhood are always willing to help you and go the Studies, most of our learning is through extra mile for you if you are willing to put seminars. This is a great way to share in the time and effort.” ideas, challenge yourself and make friends with people on your course.” KARA DIXON NAOMI EVANS

BA (Hons) bcuhels bcuhels FdA Early Childhood Studies bcuhels bcuhels Early Years School of Education and Social Work School of Education and Social Work

With a focus on understanding children and childhood, Content includes: If you are already working in a childcare setting and Content includes: this course has a strong emphasis on research and looking to develop your skills and career, this course CAMPUS CAMPUS employability. You will explore early childhood in a Year 1 is the ideal place to start your studies. Studying Year 1 City South South and City College variety of contexts and prepare for a range of careers • Working as a Professional in small, intimate groups, trainee Early Years • Introducing professional practice Birmingham working with children from birth to five years old. • Child Development practitioners get the chance to enhance skills and (core/placement module) DURATION • Observing and Assessing Babies professional standing, while aspiring entrants to the • Theories of child development 3 years full-time and Young Children profession enjoy a practical, hands-on introduction to (core) You will experience the value of a work placement key issues. • Developing a child’s sense of the UCAS CODE DURATION in helping you to practically apply what you learn Year 2 world around them X320 2 years full-time to the development, learning and wellbeing of • Reflecting on Play, Learning • Developing children’s creativity babies and young children. Successful completion 3 years part-time This course supports the Early Years Foundation Stage and Pedagogy and critical thinking ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of placement will also enable you to meet the (EYFS), ensuring you can deliver provision that complies • Safeguarding and Child Protection • A Levels: CCC criteria for Early Years Educator, the professional UCAS CODE with EYFS learning and development requirements. The • Research as Driver for Policy, Year 2 • BTEC Diploma: DD qualification that means you can work with babies X311 course is carefully designed to offer appropriate skills Practice and Provision • Developing professional practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM and young children as a qualified member of staff. and knowledge relating to professional practice and the • Children’s Health (core/placement module) • Access to HE Diploma: Pass ENTRY REQUIREMENTS application of work-based experience. It also focuses • Early Years research (core) including minimum of 18 You will acquire a working knowledge of key documents, • A Levels: DD on your self-development and independent learning, Year 3 • Promoting and safeguarding the credits with Merit or Distinction policies and procedures relevant to a broad range of • BTEC Diploma: MP as well as teamwork and your ability to manage others. • Researching Professional Practice health and wellbeing of children • International Baccalaureate professional settings working with babies and young • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP in Early Childhood • Supporting the individual child in Diploma: 24 points children in early years. Study topics include children • Access to HE Diploma: Although based at the respected South and City College • Leadership and Management the curriculum • Four GCSEs including English and childhood, child development, exploration and Pass including minimum of 18 Birmingham (Digbeth Campus), you have full use of • Exploring Contemporary • Partnership and multi-agency language and mathematics at play, and working with families. This course considers credits with Merit or Distinction University facilities and will feel part of our supportive Perspectives working in the Early Years Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. inclusive practice, developing communication • GCSE English language and student community. Ofsted rates South and City College skills and children and family social policy. • Personal and Professional mathematics at Grade 4 or Birmingham as a ‘Beacon Status’ college, making it Development For full entry requirements and above, or equivalent. one of only a few UK training providers to achieve the fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses If you have already completed FdA Early Childhood or government’s Training Quality Standard in three or Early Years, or equivalent, and want to top up to a full There are optional modules in For full entry requirements and more sectors. Honours degree, depending on the previous course each year. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses studied and individual mark profile entry, you could be Equivalent to two years of degree-level study, it offers offered entry to the course in Year 2 or Year 3 (for entry entry to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies course at Year 3, a 60% grade average is required at Level 5). at Level 5 (Year 2) or 6 (Year 3), depending on your mark profile upon completion of the Foundation degree. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/early-childhood Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/early-years All offers are subject to successful interview and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. All offers are subject to successful interview and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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110 111 E “Birmingham City University adopts a friendly and positive atmosphere, encompassing a vast variety of services to help students progress and achieve!” SAFINA BIBI

BA (Hons) BCUBusiness Economics birminghamcitybusinessschool Birmingham City Business School

Take advantage of Birmingham’s distinctive and Content includes: diverse economic profile with our Economics degree. CAMPUS Our degree prepares you to work as an economist, or Year 1 City Centre in a related role which is concerned with the allocation • Professional Development for of resources across all sectors of the economy. Economics DURATION • Business Foundations 3 years full-time • Principles of Economics 4 years sandwich Our degree also provides both the modes of • Business Analysis, Methods 5 years part-time thought and technical skills that have practical and Techniques applications in business and society. UCAS CODE Year 2 L100 As economists work in a number of settings, you will • Microeconomics be prepared for a career in government departments, • Macroeconomics ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in local government, in firms and organisations, and in • Political Economy • A Levels: BBC the financial services industry (for example forecasting), • Econometrics • BTEC Diploma: D*D* therefore providing you with a range of options • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM depending on the graduate role you subsequently seek. Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: • Advanced Economic Theory 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 You will be equipped with a firm foundation of • The Economics of Trade and • International Baccalaureate knowledge focused on the workings, strengths and Development Diploma: 28 points weaknesses of orthodox and heterodox economic • Integrative Business Research • GCSE English language and strategies. To deal with this complex background Project mathematics at Grade 4 or you will be taught the appropriate tools to analyse above, or equivalent. the issues nations and industries currently face.

For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/economics fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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BA (Hons) bcuhels BCUCEBE BEng (Hons)/MEng Education Studies bcuhels BCUCEBE Electronic Engineering School of Education and Social Work School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Education is at the heart of the development of Content includes: Our Electronic Engineering degree will give you Content includes: our society. To study education is to study the way the practical and theoretical engineering skills CAMPUS CAMPUS society develops. Our BA (Hons) Education Studies Year 1 that modern employers want. We will help you to Year 1 City South City Centre considers the concept of education from a variety of • Introduction to Education Studies understand the social, commercial, legal, ethical, • Engineering Practice perspectives. You will engage in critical reflection across National and International economic and environmental factors associated • Engineering Principles DURATION DURATION on the aims, values, principles and policies of the Contexts with engineering so that you think like an engineer. • Mathematical Modelling 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (BEng) UK education system as well as education systems • Key Educational Thinkers and • Integrated Engineering Project 4 years full-time (MEng) around the world. Educational Philosophy UCAS CODE 4 years sandwich (BEng) • Education and Society You will gain practical experience by working Year 2 X300 5 years sandwich (MEng) • Perspectives on Development on project-based activities from design to • Analogue and Digital Electronics There is an emphasis on issues of equality and 5 years part-time (BEng) implementation. You will also apply engineering and Learning • Mathematics for Signals and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS diversity and their particular relevance to educational science to real-world problems and develop your • Creativity and Learning Systems • A Levels: CCC experiences and achievement. The central philosophy UCAS CODE interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary teams, • Engineering Electronic Systems • BTEC Diploma: DD underpinning the course is a commitment to H601 (BEng), H679 (MEng) to help prepare you for modern engineering. Year 2 • Electronics Project • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM create a supportive and challenging learning • Practice-based placement in • Access to HE Diploma: environment in which you can thrive and develop. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The course has been designed to develop key the field of Education Year 3 Pass including minimum of 18 • A Levels: BBC (MEng ABB), transferable skills like problem-solving, project • Preparation for Research • Individual Honours Project credits with Merit or Distinction You will be provided with opportunities to explore including Mathematics at Grade planning, presentation and communication. • Diversity and Inclusion • Digital Filters and Spectral • International Baccalaureate and debate ideas, encouraged and led by a diverse C or above There are also opportunities to help at the • Globalisation, Education and Analysis Diploma: 24 points group of experienced tutors who have worked • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (MEng acclaimed annual Global Game Jam, where Inequality • Embedded Systems and Control • Four GCSEs including English across a variety of educational backgrounds and combined with other Level 3 you can build and design your own creations. • Curriculum Development • Communications Systems and language and mathematics at disciplines. Tutors will engage you and your fellow qualifications to achieve min. Networks Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. students in a reflective and critical evaluation of 128 UCAS points) including All students have the opportunity to undertake Year 3 educational practices, theories and research. Distinction in Mathematics for a placement year to acquire real-life skills and • Independent Research Project Year 4 (MEng) For full entry requirements and Technicians or Merit in Further experience. These opportunities have helped our • Educational Innovations in the • Group Integrated Master’s Project fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This also offers a valuable opportunity to embark on Mathematics for Technicians graduates to progress into roles with companies such 21st Century • Control Engineering a variety of work-based placements in education. • BTEC Extended Diploma: as Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover and Willmott Dixon. • Educational Policies and • Digital Microelectronics and We are one of the foremost teacher education DMM (MEng DDM) including Professional Practices Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/electronic-eng Hardware Description Languages universities in the West Midlands (Guardian League Distinction in Mathematics for Table 2020) with established connections across • Issues of Identity in Education • Analogue Microelectronics and Technicians or Merit in Further schools, colleges and training institutions. • Critical Pedagogies BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering IC Architecture Mathematics for Technicians can also be accessed via a foundation • Applied Digital Signal Processing • Access to HE Diploma: Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/ed-studies year. Please see page 218. See website All offers are subject to successful interview and a satisfactory • International Baccalaureate Disclosure and Barring Service check. Diploma: 28 points (MEng 32) • GCSE English language and This course can also be accessed via a mathematics at Grade 4 or foundation year. Please see page 218. above, or equivalent.

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114 115 E E “You get such a sense of a community and there is so much support; there is always someone there to help you out. You are never alone; there are so many opportunities for you to find and take advantage of.” KATIE BARNES

BA (Hons) bcuenglish English blogs.bcu.ac.uk/English Birmingham Institute of Media and English

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The School of English is home to endless Content includes: English and Creative Writing | BA (Hons) It combines the study of literature, language, drama and creative possibilities. Ours is a community where each writing from the School of English with skills essential to an CAMPUS To be an effective writer you need to be an effective reader. individual is empowered to shape their learning, Year 1 intelligent media professional from the School of Media. You will have City Centre This course combines the study of literature, enabling you to research and practice in creative, innovative and • Literature, Drama and Origin access to our industry-standard media facilities throughout your think critically about the work of published authors, poets and thought-provoking ways. We are ambitious in • Foundations of Language studies, alongside guest lectures from industry professionals. DURATION playwrights, with the development of your own writing craft. our creative and critical practice, in challenging • Foundations of Creative Writing 3 years full-time convention and in developing an inclusive curriculum By the time you graduate, you will be a thinking journalist with a • Key Critical Concepts In the early stages of your course you will have the opportunity to 6 years part-time that reflects the distinctiveness of each and specialism in news, broadcasting, features or design. work creatively across a range of genres including poetry, prose every student. Year 2 UCAS CODE fiction and drama. You will gain a thorough grounding in the craft of • Key Critical Traditions Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-journ Q301 writing, focusing on elements such as setting, structure, dialogue, • A wide range of module options, If you enjoy all aspects of English study and want character formation and poetic form and technique. covering all aspects of English ENTRY REQUIREMENTS maximum flexibility to shape your degree and develop English Language and Literature | BA (Hons) studies Alongside the development of your creative writing practice you • A Levels: BBC including English your own areas of interest and expertise, this course If you are fascinated by the way language works and is used in the at Grade C or above is ideal for you. In your first year you’ll gain a strong will study modules in English, gaining vital skills in research, Year 3 world around us and if you love reading literature from different • BTEC Diploma: D*D* grounding in all areas of English study and then start to critical analysis and argument. • Major Project historical periods, cultures and genres, then this is the course for you. • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM use this knowledge to build a degree which most suits • A wide range of module options, Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-cw • Access to HE Diploma: your emerging talents. covering all aspects of English You will combine core knowledge in English language and literature 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 studies with the opportunity to develop your own areas of interest in • International Baccalaureate Along the way you’ll benefit from being a part of English and Drama | BA (Hons) language, literature, drama or creative writing. Diploma: 28 points a vibrant community of staff and students who • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or understand the impact that English has made and How does the staging of a play affect its meaning? How do plays English Language and Literature degrees are highly sought above, or equivalent, including continues to have on regional, national and global interact with the world around them? What are the consequences of after by employers, due to the vast range of skills that they instil English language. cultures. Our teaching is student-focused and the choices directors make when staging a play? BA (Hons) English within graduates. research-led, and learning takes place in a friendly and and Drama asks you to study not just the play on the page but also on the stage. For full entry requirements and supportive environment. You will be taught by world- Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-lang-lit fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses leading researchers and expert practitioners who foster a community of experimentation, innovation and You will study plays from a range of historical periods and consider inclusion which will allow you to flourish and grow. developments in performance and practice. You can attend a number English Literature | BA (Hons) of theatre performances, from those hosted by the Royal Birmingham Graduates of this degree are creative problem-solvers, critical Not only will this degree equip you with a strong subject Conservatoire to trips to theatres such as the Royal Shakespeare thinkers, adept at sourcing and evaluating research, and able verbal knowledge but it will also allow you to develop key Company or the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. and written communicators. This course allows you to take your transferable skills which are highly prized by a range passion for literature and combine it with the development of these of employers. Our graduates are able to adapt to a wide range of career paths and employment opportunities which reflect the skills and abilities they sought-after skills. have acquired. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-ba Your degree will also give you the flexibility to develop your own Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-drama particular interests. These might be in creative writing, drama, This course can also be accessed via a language or a specific area of literary study. You will also have the foundation year. Please see page 218. opportunity to either undertake a work placement or participate in English and Journalism | BA (Hons) a collaborative project with students from across our Faculty and, in RELATED COURSES your final year, initiate and manage your own major research project. This course is ideal if you wish to follow a career in the dynamic and 158 BA (Hons) Journalism competitive world of journalism. You will focus on the development of Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-lit 158 BA (Hons) Fashion and Beauty Journalism your core knowledge and skills for English as well as gaining valuable 158 BA (Hons) Sports Journalism experience working on live stories in media environments, which will UCAS POINTS: 158 BA (Hons) Music Journalism teach you how to craft a story in a way that engages the audience. 112

116 117 E E “This course has a lot of quality tutors “Birmingham City University is providing a who teach you many different methods genuinely insightful and exciting course of improving your English skills. I also to prepare students for the fast-moving learned about British lifestyle, history and world of esports.” culture which is essential knowledge for studying in the UK.” ROB BLACK, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF ESL UK, THE UK’S LARGEST ESPORTS LEAGUE AREEYANAN SATTHAMSAKUL

Foundation Certificate myBCU BCUBusiness BA (Hons) English for Academic Purposes BirminghamCityUniversity birminghamcitybusinessschool Esports Management School of Education and Social Work Birmingham City Business School

If you are an international or European student, this Content includes: Esports has become one of the world’s most exciting Content includes: is a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your entertainment trends with a recent industry report CAMPUS CAMPUS academic English skills and prepare for successful Year 1 stating that the industry is expected to be worth Year 1 City Centre City Centre study at a British university. • Listening and Note-taking $1.7 billion by 2021, growing at a rate of 18.4% • Introduction to the Esports • Reading and Writing (General per year. Ecosystem DURATION DURATION and Academic) • Managing Teams in the Full-time 3 years full-time This course is carefully designed to consider your • Birmingham: Past and Present Esports Industry Part 1 and 2: September to June needs as a student studying a degree in the UK. We • Communication Skills With this growth there is an increasing number of job • Marketing Foundations Part 2 only: February to June UCAS CODE liaise with course directors in the University in order • Listening for Academic Purposes opportunities for graduates with the knowledge and • Building Your Brand 1033 to gain information regarding changing assessment • Speaking for University Purposes expertise to excel in this environment. The BA (Hons) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS methods. When necessary, we can make adjustments Esports Management course will provide the academic Year 2 • Part 1 and 2: minimum IELTS to our assessments to reflect changes in the schools ENTRY REQUIREMENTS expertise and contacts to help students develop an • Big Data, Analytics and 4.5 or equivalent and faculties. • A Levels: BBC exciting professional future in this growing industry. Innovation in Esports • Part 2 only: minimum IELTS 5 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Marketing Communications • The minimum University entry The course has a varied learning environment and is • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Combining theory and practical application, this course and Planning requirements for your chosen delivered by several teachers so you will experience • Access to HE Diploma: will draw heavily from practising esports leaders to • Culture and Consumer academic award. different teaching styles and approaches; you can 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 cover multiple aspects such as technology and digital Behaviour in Esports also meet your tutors on an individual basis in face- • International Baccalaureate innovation, marketing, events, operations and analytics. • Contemporary Esports For full entry requirements and to-face tutorials. Diploma: 28 points Management Issues fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • GCSE English language and Internships, placements, project fieldwork and The range of assessments is broad and designed mathematics at Grade 4 or workshops will enable students to create a CV that will Year 3 to meet your individual needs while increasing above, or equivalent. allow them to apply what they have learned and make your confidence in using English, both in social the contacts required to kick-start a successful career. • Integrative Business Research Project and academic contexts. For full entry requirements and • The Economics of Trade fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/esports-management Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/english-aca and Development This course can also be accessed via a • Integrative Business foundation year. Please see page 218. Research Project

» ENHANCE YOUR ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR DEGREE-LEVEL STUDY.

UCAS POINTS: 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/esports-vid

118 119 E “Before uni I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, and as a result, organised events for charity and for the student body. This course offered a platform to turn my new-found love into a career.” SHANNON PARKHER

BA (Hons) BCUBusiness Event, Venue and Experience birminghamcitybusinessschool Management Birmingham City Business School

Start building towards a career in event management Content includes: with our Event, Venue and Experience Management CAMPUS course. This innovative and on-trend programme, Year 1 City Centre taught in the heart of the UK’s second city, will give • Introduction to Event and you the skills, experience and insights to develop a Experience Management DURATION career in this growing area. • Introduction to Venue Management 3 years full-time • Finance for Managers 4 years sandwich • Marketing Foundations Combining theory and practical application the UCAS CODE course will draw heavily from practising event, Year 2 N820 venue and experience leaders to cover multiple • Live Event Experiences aspects such as marketing, project management, • Event Technologies and Digital ENTRY REQUIREMENTS design, operations, analytics, digitisation, and Innovation • A Levels: BBC experiential and client management. • Venue Design and Supply Chain • BTEC Diploma: D*D* Management • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Building upon the insights and close business • Contemporary Management Issues • Access to HE Diploma: connections that Birmingham City Business 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 School has made through its Academy of Year 3 • International Baccalaureate Multi-Unit Leadership (with over 600 graduate • Managing Emotions in the Events Diploma: 28 points managers from industry-leading event and leisure Industry • GCSE English language and organisations) this undergraduate course will • The Global Manager mathematics at Grade 4 or provide the academic expertise and contacts to • Corporate Social Responsibility above, or equivalent. help you develop an exciting professional future. and Safety in the Events Industry • Research Project For full entry requirements and Over the past decade there has been a surge of fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses careers in the global leisure sector that require best-in-class event, venue and guest experience managers. The President of Genting UK, Paul Willcock, describes the course as “an exciting and innovative degree that provides exceptionally strong pathways into our industry”.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/eve-management

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY » YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE ON A YEAR-LONG SANDWICH PLACEMENT OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) AS PART OF A FULL-TIME DEGREE COURSE. WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL UCAS POINTS: EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 112 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

120 121 F F “Covering trend, branding, print, layout and “I can truly say this course prepares you to digital design has made me confident I can be 100% industry-ready. You will learn in grow these skills in a work environment a challenging, informative and inspiring and apply for jobs in all areas.” way, giving you true industry insight and skills across a number of subjects.” CHLOE THORNE SOPHIE JOHNSON

BA (Hons) fbc_bcu bcu_fbp BA (Hons) blogs.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-textiles fashionbp Fashion Branding and bcu_fbp Fashion Business and Promotion Communication bcu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textiles/blog Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

This vibrant mix of fashion communication and brand Content includes: This course enables you to explore a range of roles Content includes: management includes creative direction and styling, within the fashion industry, far beyond the making CAMPUS CAMPUS fashion journalism, trend prediction and consumer Year 1 and production of clothing. Guided and supported Year 1 City Centre City Centre influence strategies. This will give you the skills • Fashion Writing and Design by a knowledgeable, industry-experienced staff team, • Fashion Business Context you need to be a creative, confident, well-informed for Publications you will gain an education into the global fashion • Trend Forecasting DURATION DURATION fashion communicator, ready for the industry. • Trend Forecasting industry, mixing both creativity and business skills. • Buying and Merchandising 3 years full-time 3 years full-time • Visual Literacy • Visual Merchandising 4 years sandwich • Creative Fashion Brand UCAS CODE You will be taught by an industry-experienced Communication You will think and look internationally, sustainably, Year 2 UCAS CODE W5N9 teaching team and by visiting professionals. commercially and creatively into the fashion industry • Marketing and PR W23M There is also the opportunity to participate in live across a wide range of modules clearly related to job Year 2 • Event Management brand-based projects and competitions, such as ENTRY REQUIREMENTS roles such as Buying, Trend Forecasting, Marketing, • Industry Competition Brief • International Retailing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS working with trend forecasting magazine Textile • A Levels: BBC PR and Events. You will work on industry-led briefs • Fashion Practitioner Case Study • Work Placement or • A Levels: BBC View2 and a range of high street retail labels. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* across the first two years, supported by brands such • Brand Generation Collaborative Project • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM as Selfridges and George at Asda and be inspired • Work Placement or Collaborative • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM You will develop visual and written communication • Access to HE Diploma: by guest speakers from leading fashion companies Practice Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: skills across a broad range of creative media 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 and student alumni. You will explore new creative • Major Project Dissertation 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 (creative direction and styling, art direction and • International Baccalaureate skills in packages such as Adobe Creative Cloud Year 3 • Independent Final Project • International Baccalaureate graphics, print and digital design, branding strategy Diploma: 28 points and develop business/research skills, applying • Major Project Dissertation • Self-promotion and the Future Diploma: 28 points and journalistic writing) associated with the fashion • GCSE English language and theories and techniques to your project outcomes. • Independent Final Project • English language and industry. There will also be the chance to showcase mathematics at Grade 4 or • Self-branding and Promotion mathematics GCSE Grade 4 your final-year work to industry leaders, at events above, or equivalent. The staff team come from a diverse range of academic or above, or equivalent. such as Graduate Fashion Week in London. and industry backgrounds with experience from brands For full entry requirements and such as Topshop, Debenhams, Emporio Armani, For full entry requirements and Based at our City Centre Campus, you will have fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Sainsbury’s and more, ensuring your learning is fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses access to photography studios and equipment, supported by contemporary knowledge and networks. relevant software and computer equipment, as well as a Faculty of creative students to collaborate with. On completion, you will graduate with a set of You can also choose our four-year sandwich option, industry-ready transferable skills and confidence to which features a one-year industry internship. adapt to a range of roles in the fashion industry.

Full information: Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-branding-communication www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-business-promotion

This course can also be accessed via a This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES 123 BA (Hons) Fashion Business 122 BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and Promotion and Communication 124 BA (Hons) Fashion Design 212 BA (Hons) Textile Design UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 112

122 123 F F “A highlight from the course for me was “In my first year one of my short scripts was working with the staff. My tutor really published, I directed a short documentary believed in me and made me feel like his and I helped make a feature documentary. equal which was really empowering.” You can get a taste of the different roles in the film industry and that’s going to be really TONI ROWLES helpful when I graduate.” KRISTOF MARTON

BA (Hons) bcu_fashion MyBCU BA (Hons) bcu_fashion BirminghamCityUniversity Fashion Design bcu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textiles/blog Film and Screenwriting Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

Be equipped with the necessary knowledge and Content includes: Our BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting degree will Content includes: skills to succeed in the fashion industry and have develop your skills across key film studies and CAMPUS CAMPUS the chance to take part in exciting work placements, Year 1 screenwriting debates and conventions. You will Year 1 City Centre City Centre which have previously included companies such as • Design Development be taught by noted film scholars and established • Screenwriting for Film Genres Ted Baker, Mary Katrantzou, Paul Smith, Topshop and Realisation practitioners, who will provide their knowledge of • Film and the Principles of DURATION DURATION and River Island. • Individual Aesthetic international film and screenwriting perspectives. Storytelling 3 years full-time 3 years full-time • Creative Direction • The Language of Film 4 years sandwich • Context and Theory • Documentary: Theory and Practice Your first year will introduce you to a number UCAS CODE This course will teach you to consider a wide range of UCAS CODE P3W8 of fashion topics, helping you to develop a good Year 2 ‘script to screen’ traditions from theory, practice and Year 2 W230 foundation of fashion knowledge and skills, in industry perspectives. • Creative Realisation • Adaption for the Screen both design and technical areas. The second year ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Critical Studies • Festival Programming ENTRY REQUIREMENTS helps to strengthen your personal and professional • A Levels: BBC You will gain an understanding of Hollywood cinema • Work Placement OR • Collaborative Practice • A Levels: BBC development in relation to your own career goals. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* conventions, and be introduced to other international Collaborative Practice • Option modules • BTEC Diploma: D*D* You will also have the opportunity to take part in • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM traditions of cinema, ranging from European • Advanced Practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM the international Erasmus exchange programme, • Access to HE Diploma: documentary to Bollywood film, modern transmedia Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: spending a semester at an overseas institution. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 approaches and beyond. Focusing on the aesthetic Year 3 • Horror Narratives 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • International Baccalaureate and creative aspects of film and screenwriting, you’ll • Independent Project Research • Major Projects • International Baccalaureate An optional placement year takes place between Diploma: 28 points consider storytelling techniques, narratology and • Independent Practice • Option modules Diploma: 28 points years two and three, providing an opportunity for • GCSE English Language at screen adaptation. • Major Project • GCSE English language and an internship in industry. You will be supported Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. mathematics at Grade 4 or with the application process with CV workshops, Modules on film festival programming and above, or equivalent. portfolio building and careers tutorials. For full entry requirements and entrepreneurship provide core skills relevant to the fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses film industry. You will have opportunities to work on If your application is progressed, Your final year gives you the opportunity to established film festivals that are associated with the you will be invited to provide a specialise in womenswear or menswear. You course and have access to film collections that will portfolio of your creative work. will focus on your own individual area of practice enrich your course of studies. Guidance will be provided on how and produce garments that reflect your personal Full information: to do this. For further advice, see direction as a creative fashion design graduate. www.bcu.ac.uk/film-and-screenwriting the video below. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-design

For full entry requirements and BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Costume Design and This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Practice and BA (Hons) Garment Technology have a shared first foundation year. Please see page 218. year of study.

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES » WORK ON BCU’S ACCLAIMED CINE- 98 BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice 128 BA (Hons) Film Studies EXCESS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 134 BA (Hons) Garment Technology 129 BA (Hons) Filmmaking AND USE FILM ARCHIVES AS PART OF 122 BA (Hons) Fashion Branding and YOUR STUDIES. UCAS POINTS: Communication UCAS POINTS: 212 BA (Hons) Textile Design 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-portfolio 112

124 125 F F “Our aim is to produce confident, skilled, “The course definitely helped me with so industry-ready graduates – you’ll feel many aspects of film and video production, assured and be prepared to contribute from creating budgets for jobs to from day one of employment.” understanding the technical functions of various cameras, right through to delivery REBECCA TULLENER, COURSE LEADER formats for the projects.” JOSH BIRCH

BA (Hons) MyBCU BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Film Business and Promotion BirminghamCityUniversity BCUCEBE Film Production Technology Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts School of Computing and Digital Technology

Prepare yourself for the business realities of film Content includes: Our Film Production Technology degree will equip you Content includes: distribution and consumption in today’s rapidly with a range of academic and technical skills relevant CAMPUS CAMPUS evolving global film marketplace, with our unique, Year 1 to technology in film. You will explore filmmaking Year 1 City Centre City Centre two-year fast-track course. BA (Hons) Film Business • Film Industry Primer fundamentals from narrative, composition and film • Video Production and Promotion is designed with industry to reflect the • Film Advertising and Audiences theory to camera testing, designing digital production • Visual Design DURATION DURATION growing need for entrepreneurial film graduates for • Language of Film workflows and post-production. • Capture and Acquisition 2 years 3 years full-time roles around film distribution, marketing, financing • Film Distribution: Planning • Sound for Film 4 years sandwich and sales. Strategy • Audio and Video Technology UCAS CODE Taught by an experienced team, you will explore the • Collaborative Project P3N9 UCAS CODE processes, practices and technologies of digital film • Interactive Entertainment, production, enhancing your employability in the process. Year 2 You will take a worldwide perspective from the outset, WP63 Development and Implementation You will demonstrate your technical skills by planning, • Production Practice ENTRY REQUIREMENTS looking at the international marketplace, how the (optional) shooting and post-producing a range of digital films, • Narrative Design • A Levels: BBB industry works globally, domestically in the USA, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Narrative Entertainment Script using industry-standard practices. • Production Workflows • BTEC Diploma: combined with and independently in the UK. You will also study film • A Levels: BBB including and Production (optional) • Post-production other Level 3 qualifications to industry structure, how films are financed and the a technology, science, You will exercise a broad range of technical and creative achieve min. 120 UCAS points challenge of bringing desirable film products to market. mathematics or computing- Year 2 skills with the support of the University’s cutting-edge Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM related subject facilities, which includes our 1,200 sq m Parkside Media • Film Festivals • Production Project • Access to HE Diploma: Your passion for film will be nurtured, as you are • BTEC Diploma: in a technology, Centre. There is also a focus on fundamental technical • Festival Planning • Individual Honours Project 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 encouraged to view and interact with a diverse array science, or computing-related concepts, including the physics of sound and light • Film Business Landscape • Cross-platform Media • International Baccalaureate of film titles encouraging appreciation of film history, subject, combined with other being captured during production, as well as the tools • Film and Entertainment Finance • Professional Practice Diploma: 30 points culture, the scope of the international market and Level 3 qualifications to achieve and approaches used to do this. You will explore the • Major Project • GCSE English language and trends in consumer tastes and viewing habits. min. 120 UCAS points techniques used to digitally store and manipulate both mathematics at Grade 4 or • BTEC Extended Diploma: video and audio in post-production. above, or equivalent. Along the way, you’ll build a tangible ‘portfolio of DDM in a technology, science, We will provide access to three film and TV studios practice’ showcasing your work and proving your mathematics or computing- including a full-height permanent green screen studio, For full entry requirements and professionalism. Your assignments will reflect real- related subject world practices and are designed to develop your Da Vinci Resolve colour grading suite, high-spec DIT fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • Access to HE Diploma: cart for on-set colour management, a full range of critical and strategic thinking skills necessary to See website access opportunities in the sector. production sound mixing equipment, and two Arri Alexa • International Baccalaureate Mini camera kits with Xeen lenses and wireless follow Diploma: 30 points Full information: focus units. • GCSE English language and www.bcu.ac.uk/film-business-and-promotion mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: above, or equivalent. www.bcu.ac.uk/film-production-technology

For full entry requirements and This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES » TAKE PART IN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RELATED COURSES » USE AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD ARRI 107 BA (Hons) Digital Marketing AT REGIONAL FILM FESTIVALS. 216 BSc (Hons) Visual Effect ALEXA MINI CAMERA TO SHOOT YOUR 109 BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology FINAL-YEAR FILM.

UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 120 120

126 127 F F “The mixture of theory and practical work “Craft your own film future with one of our is enjoyable and the experience of being exciting film courses. All courses offer an part of a film crew is exciting because we integrated approach to theory, practice and are being taught by experienced staff and industry perspectives alongside the chance have access to industry equipment.” to work on events such as the Cine-Excess International Film Festival.” MOLLIE MCCARTHY PROFESSOR XAVIER MENDIK

BA (Hons) MyBCU MyBCU BA (Hons) Film Studies BirminghamCityUniversity BirminghamCityUniversity Filmmaking Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

Develop your awareness of the latest film studies Content includes: Our cutting-edge BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree Content includes: debates, production practices and industry course will develop your skills across key filmmaking CAMPUS CAMPUS conventions on our cutting-edge BA (Hons) Film Year 1 debates and practice conventions. You will be taught Year 1 City Centre City Centre Studies degree course. • Introduction to Film Theory by noted film scholars and established practitioners, • Hollywood: Early Film to • Hollywood: Early Film to who will provide their knowledge of international film Blockbuster DURATION DURATION Blockbusters criticism and filmmaking perspectives. • Film Industry Primer 3 years full-time 3 years full-time You will be introduced to key conversations within • Foundations of Filmmaking • Foundations of Filmmaking the subject, while a module on early film and • Documentary: Theory and Practice • Documentary: Theory and Practice UCAS CODE blockbuster cinema allows you to consider classic UCAS CODE This course will introduce you to key principles P303 P313 and contemporary trends in Hollywood film. You will Year 2 of filmmaking, alongside training in film industry Year 2 also receive foundational skills in film production, perspectives and documentary theory and practice. • Europe on Screen • Film Festivals ENTRY REQUIREMENTS before creating your own documentary short film. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Festival Planning • Filmmaking Practices • A Levels: BBC • A Levels: BBC You will also learn more about filmmaking from • Collaborative Practice • Collaborative Practice • BTEC Diploma: D*D* There are options to explore European film and TV • BTEC Diploma: D*D* post-production perspectives, while a range of • Option module (Choose from • Option modules • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM genres, global trends in cinema production, the skills • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM options allow you to consider the skills of film Screen Fandoms, Cinema of the • Access to HE Diploma: of film entrepreneurship, the popularity of cult cinema • Access to HE Diploma: entrepreneurship, the popularity of cult cinema Seventies, Sexuality on Screen or Year 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 traditions, the appeal of Bollywood filmmaking and the 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 traditions, the appeal of Bollywood filmmaking European ‘Trash’ Cinema) • Post-production Techniques • International Baccalaureate importance of psychoanalysis to film interpretation. The • International Baccalaureate and the skill of creating short film narratives. • Major Project Diploma: 28 points course features a festival programme module in the Diploma: 28 points Year 3 • Option modules • GCSE English language at second year, run in conjunction with established events • GCSE English language and You will be taught at the City Centre Campus, home to • Global Cinema Narratives Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. such as the Cine-Excess International film festival. mathematics at Grade 4 or an impressive range of media resources, studios and • Final Major Project above, or equivalent. edit suites, and your formal studies will be enriched by • Option modules (Two from For full entry requirements and Located at our City Centre Campus, which is home to the possibility to work on a range of external events, Bollywood Film, Cult Film, fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses our industry-focused film and media facilities, you’ll For full entry requirements and such as the Cine-Excess International Film Festival. Film Entrepreneurship, Science learn a range of skills such as global cinema traditions, fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses production and film festival training, filmmaking Fiction on Screen, or Reclaiming Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/filmmaking traditions and practices and screenwriting techniques. the Frame) This course can also be accessed via a Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/film-studies foundation year. Please see page 218.

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» WORK ON THE ACCLAIMED CINE-EXCESS RELATED COURSES » WORK AS PART OF A MIXED DISCIPLINE FILM TEAM RELATED COURSES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AND USE FILM 125 BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting TO CREATE CUTTING-EDGE DOCUMENTARIES DURING 125 BA (Hons) Film and Screenwriting ARCHIVES AS PART OF YOUR STUDIES. 128 BA (Hons) Filmmaking YOUR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY. 128 BA (Hons) Film Studies 126 BA (Hons) Film Business and 171 BA (Hons) Media Production UCAS POINTS: Promotion UCAS POINTS: 112 112

128 129 F F “The main points to consider when choosing “If you wish to work in the professional Birmingham City University are the strong environment, why not immerse yourself focus on graduate employability, the beforehand and study in that environment? international outlook and the community.” I believe the city of Birmingham offers that with the various companies, banks and DENISA FATU political organisations.” GABRIEL BRADNICK

BSc (Hons)/MFin BCUBusiness BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Finance and Investment birminghamcitybusinessschool birminghamcitybusinessschool Financial Economics Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City Business School

Gain lifelong skills for a successful career in the Content includes: Take advantage of Birmingham’s distinctive and Content includes: finance and investment world with our innovative diverse economic profile with our Financial Economics CAMPUS CAMPUS degree. The course is focused on a practical Year 1 degree. Our degree prepares you to work as an Year 1 City Centre City Centre application of financial skills in the investing • Introduction to Finance economist within the financial sector, or in a related • Professional Development world, qualities that are in high demand in • Introduction to Financial role which is concerned with the allocation of for Economics DURATION DURATION modern business. Accounting resources across all sectors of the economy. • Introduction to Finance 3 years full-time (BSc) 3 years full-time • Principles of Economics • Principles of Economics 4 years full-time (MFin) 4 years sandwich • Quantitative Methods for Finance • Business Analysis, Methods 4 years sandwich (BSc) 5 years part-time Designed to equip you with technical knowledge and Our degree also provides both the modes of and Techniques 5 years sandwich (MFin) skills as well as a range of employability attributes, Year 2 thought and technical skills that have practical 5 years part-time (BSc) the course will encourage your development and UCAS CODE applications in business and society. • Financial Analysis for Investment Year 2 7 years part-time (MFin) commitment in becoming an investment professional. LN13 • Financial Reporting • Microeconomics As financial economists work in a number of • Risk Management • Macroeconomics UCAS CODE During the second and final year of the programme, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS settings, you will be prepared for a career in • Financial Modelling • Corporate Finance N30I (BSc), N30J (MFin) there will be more flexible learning opportunities that • A Levels: BBC government departments, in local government, • Econometrics will enable you to specialise in particular subject areas, • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in firms and organisations, and in the financial Year 3 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS as well as allowing you to tailor your programme to a • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM services industry (for example forecasting), therefore • Banking, Financial Markets Year 3 • A Levels: BBC (MFin BBB) specific career path. On successful completion of the • Access to HE Diploma: providing you with a range of options depending and Institutions • International Finance • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (MFin BSc (Hons), you can enjoy seamless progression to a 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 on the graduate role you subsequently seek. • Financial Derivatives • Money and Banking combined with one A Level/two Master’s-level qualification with our MFin. • International Baccalaureate • Equity and Fixed Income Securities • Integrative Business AS Levels/subsidiary diploma to Diploma: 28 points You will be equipped with a firm foundation of • Investment and Portfolio Research Project achieve min. 120 UCAS points) All our programmes have an international focus, giving • GCSE English language and knowledge focused on the workings, strengths Management • BTEC Extended Diploma: you the opportunity to transform your experience with mathematics at Grade 4 or and weaknesses of diverse financial economic DMM (MFin DDM) us into a global one. There are a variety of possibilities above, or equivalent. strategies. To deal with this complex background • Access to HE Diploma: open to you, from our international travel scholarships you will be taught the appropriate tools to analyse 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 to one of our many overseas study exchanges. For full entry requirements and the issues nations and industries currently face. • International Baccalaureate fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Diploma: 28 points (MFin 30) Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/finance-investment Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/financial-economics www.bcu.ac.uk/finance-and-investment-mfin • GCSE English language and This course can also be accessed via a mathematics at Grade 4 or BSc (Hons) Finance and Investment foundation year. Please see page 218. above, or equivalent. can be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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130 131 F F “The opportunity for the artist to develop “This course has provided me with so many from start to finish has been proven, hard opportunities – having such a wide variety work is rewarded and the level of work of modules ensures I gain the skills created is limitless. More importantly don’t needed to excel in my future career. The put yourself in a box. Everything is at your lecturers provide endless support so we fingertips.” achieve the best possible outcome.” TONY MCCLURE FAZILA IQBAL

BA (Hons) margaretstreet bcuhels BSc (Hons) Fine Art BirminghamSchoolOfArt bcuhels Food and Nutrition Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts School of Health Sciences

Situated in our historic Grade I listed art school Content includes: Our practice-based, innovative BSc (Hons) Food and Content includes: building, you will enjoy the freedom and support Nutrition degree will provide you with an integrated CAMPUS CAMPUS needed to establish your own artistic voice in a Year 1 course focused on applied food science and Year 1 Margaret Street City South creative and dynamic environment. There are no • Context, Methods and Making technology. You will cover a wide variety of subjects • Skills and Competencies set pathways to learning and within the framework • Themes and Concepts in Art including manufacturing and processing, quality and Development DURATION DURATION of a broad-based course you are encouraged to • Establishing Practice safety assessment, biotechnology and innovation in • Principles of Nutritional 3 years full-time 3 years full-time experiment with a range of materials and processes • Collaborative Practice 1 food product development. Biochemistry and Metabolism 4 years sandwich and can explore areas such as painting, sculpture, • Introduction to Food Production UCAS CODE printmaking, drawing, photography, installation, Year 2 • Principles of Human Physiology W101 UCAS CODE film and video. • Developing Practice You will explore several aspects of applied nutrition and Nutrition DB64 and its relation to human health and disease, the • Critical Theories in Art ENTRY REQUIREMENTS physiological and biochemical aspect of public health • Collaborative Practice 2 Year 2 • A Levels: BBC You will be supported throughout your studies by our ENTRY REQUIREMENTS nutrition, dietary assessments and intervention, • Extending Practice (optional) • Nutrition and Development • BTEC Diploma: D*D* experienced tutors and technical staff, all professional • A Levels: BBC including a the legislation and policies for product quality and • Work Placement (optional) • Applied Human Nutrition • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM artists in their own right. The nature of the course biology, chemistry, applied safety and its relation to health promotion. • Food Rheology and Material • Access to HE Diploma: will enable you to develop your understanding of science or food technology- Year 3 Sciences 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 creative contemporary art practices in a global world. related subject You will have opportunities to discover the • Practice and Professional • Food Safety Regulations • International Baccalaureate • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in a complexities of the food chain, the demands and Presentation and Microbiology Diploma: 28 points. Teaching methods include individual tutorials, biology, chemistry or applied needs of today’s consumers globally and the • Professional Portfolio group seminars, lectures, live industry projects science-related subject controls and safety features that ensure the food • Major Project Year 3 If your application is progressed, and collaborative working supported by access to • BTEC Extended Diploma: we eat is of high quality, safe and nutritious. There • Current Advances in Food you will be invited to provide a workshops that will introduce you to the techniques DMM in a biology, chemistry or is also the option of a one-year placement. and Nutritional Sciences portfolio of your creative work relevant to your personal practice. The course applied science-related subject • Research Project in Food (physical or digital). Guidance concludes in a public-facing professional exhibition of • Access to HE Diploma: Pass You will be taught in our £41 million building and Nutrition will be provided on how to do this. your practical work, supported by individual websites. including minimum of 30 Level 3 with specialist state-of-the-art laboratories • Industrial Unit Operation – Food For further advice, see credits with Merit or Distinction and teaching kitchen. Staff and guest speakers Quality and Safety www.bcu.ac.uk/art-portfolio. Career progression, employability and the development • International Baccalaureate teaching the programme are experts and • Public Health Nutrition of key transferable skills are embedded in the structure Diploma: 28 points publish in their respective fields of food science and Policies For full entry requirements and of the course. This learning is consolidated and • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, and technology, nutrition and public health, applied through the professional practice and work dietetics, food safety and quality, biomedical and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses or equivalent, including English placement modules (where we utilise our close links biological sciences and analytical chemistry. language, mathematics and a to the Ikon Gallery, Tate Liverpool, Eastside Projects, science. New Art Gallery Walsall and Birmingham Museum Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/food-and-nutrition and Art Gallery) to give you the opportunity to gain For full entry requirements and valuable experience working in the creative industries. This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses foundation year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/fine-art-ba

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES 67 BA (Hons) Art and Design 71 BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences 156 HND Jewellery and Silversmithing

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132 133 G G “I collaborated with Burberry on my Final Major “The course meant that I was able to be Project and was headhunted by a clothing successful in my job as a gemmologist supplier while displaying my collection at the in the Assay Office, and those skills have end-of-year exhibition. I truly believe that made it possible for me to move on in my without the input of the course I would not have career working for The Fine Jewellery progressed within industry so quickly.” Company in Birmingham.” SADIE CHANCE, SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER, CHERYL OWEN SCIMITAR SPORTS BA (Hons) bcu_fashion soj_bcu bcu_fashion SoJ_BCU Garment Technology bcu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textiles/blog Gemmological Association | Foundation Certificate / Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles Gemmology Diploma / Diamond Diploma Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

Develop a professional and enquiring attitude within Content includes: Leading to a globally respected award, you can register to study for Fellowship of Gem-A on technical aspects of clothing production and an successful completion. You can take the Foundation Certificate before progressing to the more CAMPUS CAMPUS ability to become confident and self-motivated in Year 1 scientific study of the Gemmology Diploma, and then the prestigious Diamond Diploma. City Centre Assay Office Birmingham your chosen practice. With excellent links within the • Design Development and industry, you will benefit from our close working Realisation DURATION DURATION relationships with fashion brands like Burberry, • Individual Aesthetic Gem-A’s Gemmology Diploma is the most prestigious gemmological qualification in the gem 3 years full-time Foundation Certificate: one Karen Millen, Hackett and George at Asda. • Creative Direction and jewellery trade, while the Diamond Diploma is the ultimate education in diamonds. 4 years sandwich year, 2.5 hours per week plus • Context and Theory independent study Content includes: UCAS CODE Diploma: one year, five hours per Your first year will introduce you to a number of fashion Year 2 W2JK topics that will help you to develop a good foundation week plus independent study Foundation Certificate • Creative Realisation of fashion knowledge and skills in both design and Diamond Diploma: one year, • Careful handling of commercially important gems, such as diamonds, sapphires, • Critical Studies ENTRY REQUIREMENTS technical areas. Your second year helps to strengthen 2.5 hours per week plus rubies and emeralds • Work Placement OR Collaborative • A Levels: BBC your personal and professional development. independent study • Investigate imitation and synthetic gem materials Practice • BTEC Diploma: D*D* Opportunities to take part in the international Erasmus • Use basic gemmological tools • Advanced Practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM exchange programme exist during this year. UCAS CODE • Examine how gems are used in jewellery • Access to HE Diploma: N/A – apply direct • Learn about the value and durability of gems Year 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 There is an optional placement year between years • Identify features of commercially important gems • Independent Project Research • International Baccalaureate 2 and 3. You will be supported with the application ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Gain Cert GA status with the Gemmological Association. process with CV workshops, portfolio building and • Independent Practice Diploma: 28 points • There are no specific entry Gemmology Diploma careers tutorials, and the assessed outcomes of your • Major Project • GCSE English language and requirements for the Foundation • Gain an in-depth understanding of gemmology experience will be submitted on return to the University. mathematics at Grade 4 or Certificate • Develop competence in handling, testing and identification above, or equivalent. • You must have passed the • Interact with the jewellery trade Your final year introduces you to advanced pattern Foundation Certificate before • On graduation, you are eligible for election to FGA Membership status of the cutting, fittings, grading and sizing, production If your application is progressed, you are able to progress to Gemmological Association. you will be invited to provide a planning, costing, testing and technical packs. the Gemmology Diploma portfolio of your creative work. You will also use industry-standard Gerber • There are no specific entry Diamond Diploma Guidance will be provided on how pattern-cutting software, and strengthen your requirements for the Diamond • One of the world’s most respected diamond awards to do this. For further advice, see knowledge of global manufacturing. Diploma course but completion • Investigate diamond grading the video below. of the Foundation Certificate • The 4Cs (carat weight, colour, clarity and cut) Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/garm-tech is advised. • Learn how to identify imitations and treatments For full entry requirements and • Successful completion allows you to apply for election to Diamond Membership BA (Hons) Garment Technology, BA (Hons) Fashion Design and of the Gemmological Association, and to use the letters DGA after your name. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses BA (Hons) Costume Design and Practice have a shared first year For full entry requirements and of study. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/gem-a This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES » GAIN INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED 124 BA (Hons) Fashion Design GEMMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION. 212 BA (Hons) Textile Design

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134 135 G “The role I have at Gemfields, Zambia, is that of a Gemmologist. My favourite aspect of my time on the course was the willingness of the lecturers for us to succeed not only in the course but also in the industry.” MAX LAMMERTSE

BSc (Hons) soj_bcu Gemmology and Jewellery SoJ_BCU Studies Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

Study on our Gemmology and Jewellery Studies Content includes: degree and gain the highest level of professionally CAMPUS recognised gemmological skills. Based in the heart Year 1 Assay Office Birmingham of Birmingham’s thriving Jewellery Quarter, you will • Introduction to Gemmology explore precious gems and all relevant aspects of the and Jewellery Studies DURATION jewellery trade. • Gemmology and Diamond 3 years full-time Practical UCAS CODE This course offers a comprehensive education in all Year 2 73J9 areas of gemmological theory and testing, diamond • Applied Gemmology grading and jewellery valuation. With our fully equipped • Organics ENTRY REQUIREMENTS gem labs at your disposal, you will have the chance to • Jade • A Levels: BBC test a wide range of gem materials with both standard • Industry Studies • BTEC Diploma: D*D* and advanced equipment. There will also be a chance • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM to learn complementary skills such as photography. Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: • Advanced Gemmology and 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 You will study at our world-class brand-new Analytical Techniques • International Baccalaureate purpose-built facilities at the Assay Office, just • Valuation Science Diploma: 28 points a few minutes’ walk from Vittoria Street. • Research Project • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or Our staff team are all experts in their field and above, or equivalent have extensive industry experience. Our graduates • Interview. have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles in the jewellery industry throughout the world. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/gemmology

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136 137 G G “BCU offered me a course that differs from any other that I’ve seen. It’s intriguing, concise and exactly what I was looking for. It will allow me to truly immerse myself into my studies, and continually grow my passion for the sports management field.” MOLLY WHITEHEAD

BSc (Hons) BCUBusiness BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Global Hospitality Management birminghamcitybusinessschool birminghamcitybusinessschool Global Sport Management Birmingham City Business School Birmingham City Business School

The global hospitality industry provides job Course modules to be confirmed; The global sports market is estimated to be worth Content includes: opportunities for millions of people around the please see website for latest between £400 billion and £500 billion, and is growing CAMPUS CAMPUS globe at all stages of their career development. information. at a significant rate year on year. Over the past Year 1 City Centre City Centre decade there has been a huge increase in career • Introduction to Global opportunities in the global sport sector that require Sport Management DURATION DURATION To help in equipping you with the knowledge graduates with the skills, attributes and experience to • Marketing Foundations 3 years full-time 3 years full-time and skills to apply for work in the exciting global thrive in such a dynamic industry. • Sports Events Management 4 years sandwich hospitality industry, the BSc (Hons) Global Hospitality • Building Your Brand UCAS CODE Management course will combine academic theories 1035 UCAS CODE and hands-on practical experience throughout This undergraduate course will provide the academic Year 2 the degree with embedded workplace learning N880 expertise needed to help students develop an exciting • Sports Analytics and Digital ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunities. professional future. Innovation • A Levels: BBC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Personal Development as • BTEC Diploma: D*D* You will learn how to analyse the strategies of • A Levels: BBC Combining theory and practical application this course Global Sports Manager • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM global hospitality companies, the management of • BTEC Diploma: D*D* will draw heavily from practising sports leaders • Culture and Consumer • Access to HE Diploma: hospitality facilities (including rooms division), food and • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM to cover multiple aspects such as technology and Behaviour in Global Sports 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 beverage management, business analytics, revenue • Access to HE Diploma: digital innovation, marketing, events, operations and • Marketing Communications • International Baccalaureate management, and emotional and social intelligence. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 analytics. Internships, placements, project fieldwork Planning Diploma: 28 points • International Baccalaureate and workshops will enable students to start working • GCSE English language and You will be adept at understanding cultural Diploma: 28 points towards their chosen career. Year 3 mathematics at Grade 4 or differences, customer relationship management • GCSE English language and • Contemporary Issues in above, or equivalent. and global marketing strategies, in addition to mathematics at Grade 4 or All modules balance a range of relevant theory and Global Sport a variety of other highly transferable skills. above, or equivalent. concepts with practical application and throughout • Global Sports Law, Policy For full entry requirements and the course students reflect on and apply this content and CSR fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: For full entry requirements and into real-life scenarios – enabling students to enhance • The Global Manager www.bcu.ac.uk/hospitality-management fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses and critique their learning. In short, this is a course designed to be the catalyst for students to forge a • Integrative Business This course can also be accessed via a successful career in the global sports industry. Research Project foundation year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/GSM

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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138 139 G H “I like the freedom of the course and how you’re encouraged to try out everything from traditional art practices to very modern ones. The support from the tutors is amazing.” OLIVER CANTRILL

BA (Hons) bcu_graphics bcuhels CertHE Graphic Communication viscombirminghamcityuniversity bcuhels Health and Social Care Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts School of Health Sciences

This exciting course is a must for creative mavericks Content includes: If you are currently a support worker in a health and The following study pathways are and anyone passionate about graphic design looking social care setting and wish to either gain credits to available: CAMPUS CAMPUS to pursue a career in the industry. The course Year 1 enable access to a degree programme or develop your City Centre City South Adult Care has been structured to provide you with industry- • Introduction to Visual career to the next level, this course is for you. For people working with adults in a standard skills in the fields of communication, Communication DURATION DURATION health or social care environment. branding, strategy, creative advertising and design, • Principles and Practice of 3 years full-time 1 year full-time, work-based in still and moving images, both in print and online. Graphic Communication This one-year work-based learning programme includes Children learning • Narrative one protected university study day each week, with Suitable for people working with UCAS CODE • Enterprise of Graphic a high level of support from your personal tutors, children in a support worker role. W211 UCAS CODE You will benefit from our great links to major Communication workplace mentors and assessors. If you would like to advertising agencies, publishing houses and interactive N/A – apply direct take the first steps towards developing your knowledge Diagnostic Radiography • Discourse ENTRY REQUIREMENTS design studios, and receive commercially relevant and skills, this qualification is ideal. The pivotal role of supplying crucial • A Levels: BBC guidance based on contemporary approaches and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS information to medical and other Year 2 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* historical contexts from your enthusiastic and You must be employed in a health The School’s belief in working collaboratively, and for clinical staff to help plan treatment. • Context of Graphic Communication • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM knowledgeable tutors. Graduates have gone on to or social care support worker role mutual benefit, with employers and Trust colleagues • Live Project Learning Disability • Access to HE Diploma: become leaders in their fields and specialisms and (or equivalent). means your studies accurately reflect the hands-on • Collaborative Practice OR Work For people working within a learning 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 often return to the University to share their knowledge. • A Levels: minimum of Grade D operations of contemporary practice. Placement disability setting. • International Baccalaureate in one subject • Identifying Direction Mammography Diploma: 28 points. This course will enhance your design skills and • BTEC Diploma: MP Our outstanding facilities include simulated hospital Examining psychological and challenge your creative thinking, helping you identify • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP wards, an operating theatre, home environment room In your second year, you will have cultural influences relevant to If your application is progressed, the latest directions in design communication. • Access to HE Diploma: and state-of-the-art laboratories. the opportunity to replace 20 credits working in a breast imaging you will be invited to provide a 60 credits with 12 Level 2 of study with a work placement. department. portfolio of your creative work You will develop your skills by engaging with live mathematics and 12 Level 2 Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sc (physical or digital). Guidance project briefs with a variety of companies, both English language if not already Maternity Year 3 All offers to applicants who are self-funding are subject to will be provided on how to do local and international. Previous students have achieved at GCSE or equivalent For those working within a • Critical Practice satisfactory Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring this. For further advice, see worked on live projects with McCann Erickson, • International Baccalaureate maternity setting who wish to • Major Project Service checks. www.bcu.ac.uk/viscom-portfolio. The Times, Chapter, Cogent Elliott, Birmingham Diploma: 24 points develop their role. Hippodrome, Hello Creatives and Saatchi & Saatchi. • GCSE English language and Content includes: Mental Health For full entry requirements and mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/graphic-com Of particular relevance to people fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses above, or equivalent. Modules: who work with clients with mental • Academic Skills This course can also be accessed via a health needs. For full entry requirements and • Principles of Anatomy and Physiology or Introduction foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses to Health Policy Surgical Care Support • Fundamentals of Care Aimed at those who work within a perioperative setting who wish to Plus: develop responsibility, accountability • A pathway-specific skills module and critical thinking and problem- • One or two optional modules (select two single solving skills. modules or one double module) » LIVE PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS HAVE INCLUDED RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES THE NHS, THE CHARLES NYC, STUDIO BONITO, 146 BA (Hons) Illustration 142 FdSc Health and Social Care MCCANN ERICKSON, THE TIMES NEWSPAPER 185 BA (Hons) Photography GROUP, CHAPTER, ONE BLACK BEAR, COGENT 212 BA (Hons) Textile Design UCAS POINTS: ELLIOTT AND LEO BURNETT LONDON. 67 BA (Hons) Art and Design 112

140 141 H H “I have met some fantastic people and have really enjoyed working with them as we teach each other and learn from each other.” FIONA KILBEY

FdSc bcuhels Health and Social Care bcuhels School of Health Sciences

If you are a healthcare assistant, support worker or Content includes: PATHWAYS: equivalent within a health and social care setting, CAMPUS and want to take your career to the next level, this Year 1 modules: Adult Care Mammography City South course will support you to gain the work-based skills • Academic Skills you need. • Principles of Anatomy and Focusing on care delivery within an adult or acute care environment, Examine psychological and cultural influences relevant to working DURATION this pathway is suitable for those employed in a variety of areas in a breast imaging department. This pathway will be of interest to Physiology or Introduction to 2 years full-time, work-based across the health and social care spectrum. You will be encouraged to Assistant Practitioners or those in a similar role who are employed Health Policy learning reflect on and enhance the specific knowledge and skills required to in a breast imaging service. You will develop the fundamental skills This work-based learning course includes one • Fundamentals of Care protected university study day each week, with provide compassionate, person-centred care. and knowledge required to undertake mammographic imaging of UCAS CODE the breast. a high level of support from your personal Plus: N/A – apply direct tutors, workplace mentors and assessors. Children • A pathway-specific skills module Maternity • One or two optional modules Acquire and develop a deeper understanding of the skills and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Move your career forward while working in one of (select two single modules or knowledge required to work in your area of children’s healthcare. Aimed at support workers who are working within a maternity setting, You must be employed in a health the following areas: adult care, children, diagnostic one double module) This pathway is aimed at those employed within a healthcare setting this pathway will be of particular interest if you want to develop your radiography, maternity, mammography, mental health, or social care support worker including the NHS, public, private and voluntary sectors who are role and gain competence in the principles that surround caring for role (or equivalent). radiotherapy, or management in health and social care. Year 2 modules: involved in delivering healthcare to infants, children, young people pregnant women. • A Levels: minimum of Grade D • Introduction to Evidence-based and their families. in one subject The School’s belief in working collaboratively, Healthcare and Research Mental Health • BTEC Diploma: MP and for mutual benefit, with employers and • Becoming a Paraprofessional Diagnostic Radiography • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP Trust colleagues means your studies accurately Increase your understanding of mental health, the impact of • Access to HE Diploma: reflect the hands-on operations of contemporary Get involved in the pivotal role of supplying crucial information to mental illness and strategies to aid an individual’s recovery. You Plus: 60 credits with 12 Level 2 practice. Our facilities include simulated hospital medical and other clinical staff to help plan treatment. You may will gain greater understanding of communication, self-awareness • A pathway-specific skills module mathematics and 12 Level 2 wards, an operating theatre, home environment already be working in radiology/imaging departments so will have an and therapeutic approaches that form the foundation of effective • Two single optional modules English language if not already room and state-of-the-art laboratories. understanding of the environment and the importance of radiation interpersonal care in a mental health setting. The mental health achieved at GCSE or equivalent safety and accurate examinations. pathway is aimed at support workers employed in mental health • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sc settings of all types including inpatient, day centre or community care. Diploma: 24 points Learning Disability All offers to applicants who are self-funding are Surgical Care Support • GCSE English language and subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and This pathway provides you with the fundamental knowledge and the mathematics at Grade 4 or Disclosure and Barring Service checks. core clinical skills to enable you to meet the health needs of people This pathway is aimed at those who work within a perioperative above, or equivalent. with learning disabilities. setting and facilitates opportunities for you to develop responsibility, accountability and critical thinking and problem-solving skills, raising For full entry requirements and your awareness of issues that impact upon an individual’s health, fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses their safety and clinical practice in the perioperative care setting.

RELATED COURSES 141 CertHE Health and Social Care

142 143 H H “I learned such a lot making my final “All the course lecturers have an extensive masterpiece. I entered it into a young amount of practical experience; they talent competition and won, which meant I share their knowledge and provide real- could take it to the biggest watch fair in the life examples in seminars and lectures. world and show alongside some amazing, They push and encourage us to achieve inspirational makers.” our utmost best!” ANNA-ROSIE KIRK SOMMAIYYA BEGUM

BA (Hons) soj_bcu BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Horology SoJ_BCU birminghamcitybusinessschool Human Resource Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles Management Birmingham City Business School

This course is designed to train and create Content includes: Our Human Resource Management degree equips Content includes: employable graduates in horology. It has you with the tools you need to develop the high- CAMPUS CAMPUS been tailored to meet the growing demand for Year 1 performing personnel and innovative teams Year 1 Vittoria Street City Centre watchmakers and clockmakers, qualified to industry • Introduction to Horology demanded by business. This course teaches you about • Employee Engagement standards. Our outstanding industry links include • Production Techniques the importance of motivating and managing people • Finance for Managers DURATION DURATION brands such as Cartier, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy • Specialist Horological Skills within a business, showing you the link between • Contemporary HR for Managers 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (LVMH), Christopher Ward and the British Museum. • CAD for Bespoke Production successful performance and the people you employ. • Understanding Organisations and 4 years sandwich (optional) Organisational Behaviour UCAS CODE 5 years part-time • Introduction to Gemmology W723 Our unique undergraduate programme will enable (optional) You will develop your skills through real projects, Year 2 you to study clocks and watches, both mechanical UCAS CODE field trips and interactive workshops. This work- • Employment Law ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and electronic, and the art and science of time NN16 integrated approach to learning means that Year 2 • Adding Value Through HR • A Levels: BBC measurement. You will be supported by experienced graduates of this course leave with real, practical • Commercial Servicing Skills • An Introduction to Consultancy • BTEC Diploma: D*D* staff and visiting tutors who will share their expertise ENTRY REQUIREMENTS experience and can go on to work for a wide range of • Advanced Production Techniques • Applied Management • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in practice, research and design techniques. You also • A Levels: BBC companies such as Superdry and National Express. • Commercial Awareness (optional) • Access to HE Diploma: have the opportunity to gain membership of the British • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Luxury Jewellery Branding Year 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 Horological Institute, the Antiquarian Horological • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM This course draws upon all aspects of people (optional) • The Contemporary Global • International Baccalaureate Society and the British Watch and Clock Makers Guild. • Access to HE Diploma: management, enabling you not only to build • Work Placement (optional) Manager Diploma: 28 points 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 knowledge and understanding but also a high • Live Project (optional) • Workplace Learning and • Interview. You will be using industry-standard software, such as • International Baccalaureate degree of professional competence in the field of Development the Solidworks CAD package, to develop design and Diploma: 28 points people management and development. You will Year 3 • Employee Relations and Reward If your application is progressed, technical drawing skills, as well as both traditional • GCSE English language and have the option to undertake a work placement to • Major Project – explore an area of you will be invited to provide a and modern niche skills of repair, conservation mathematics at Grade 4 or gain practical work experience within a business, personal interest to you portfolio of your creative work. and restoration. above, or equivalent. ensuring you are prepared for a successful • Employment Skills – to further Guidance will be provided on career from the moment you graduate. develop the practical and how to do this. For further You will also have the chance to undertake placements For full entry requirements and professional skills required to advice, see www.bcu.ac.uk/ and mentoring, and develop technical expertise fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses We will develop your attributes so you’ll graduate become a professional horologist jewellery-portfolio. in a commercial setting, alongside our unique with the potential to become a full corporate member partnerships with internationally respected names. of the CIPD. For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/horology Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/hrm fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES » WE HAVE EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIPS » THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY ACCREDITATION 155 BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects WITH LUXURY GOODS BRANDS LOUIS BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE 156 HND Jewellery and Silversmithing VUITTON MOËT HENNESSY (LVMH) OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) 132 BA (Hons) Fine Art AND CARTIER. WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 112 112 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

144 145 I I “Tutors encourage you to network and work “Immersive Media isn’t just a gimmick. Our with professionals and they invite industry graduates will understand the powers of experts into the University to do talks and immersive and interactive media, the ways portfolio reviews. When you finish university, to use it appropriately, and the power of what not only will you have your portfolio but also it can do in society, politics and culture.” something to put on your CV already.” DR POPPY WILDE, COURSE DIRECTOR PHOEBE MUNGER

BA (Hons) viscombirminghamcityuniversity BCUimmersive BA (Hons) Illustration bcuillustration BirminghamSchoolofMedia Immersive Media* Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts Birmingham Institute of Media and English

This exciting, energetic course will give you the skills Content includes: The face of media is changing. Immersive formats Content includes: you need to capture and communicate ideas through are no longer the exclusive domain of specialist CAMPUS CAMPUS pictures, as well as finding your individual visual Year 1 tech companies – more and more industries are Year 1 City Centre City Centre voice through experimenting, risk taking and critical • Introduction to Visual looking to expand their portfolios and utilise different • Live Production 1 reflection. Communication creative digital formats in a variety of ways. On • Introduction to UX (User DURATION DURATION • Principles and Practice BA (Hons) Immersive Media, we want to ensure Experience) 3 years full-time 3 years full-time of Illustration that, as a future media worker, you are prepared • Digital Communities You will explore how your work can be applied • Narrative for the proliferation of emerging formats. • Global and Community Impact UCAS CODE UCAS CODE across a wide range of contexts, from commercial • Enterprise of Illustration W220 1042 work to personally driven projects. There will • Discourse We will introduce you to new technologies and invite you Year 2 also be the opportunity to develop new skills and to play with old ones, from augmented reality and virtual • Live Production 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS different ways of thinking, enabling you to find ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Year 2 reality to spatial sound and interactive storytelling. • Immersive Experiences • A Levels: BBC your own individual, visual voice and prepare • A Levels: BBC • Context of Illustration You will learn how they function, what they can be • Collaborative Practice, Live • BTEC Diploma: D*D* you for the ever-changing creative industry. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Live Project used for, and understand the societal and cultural Project or Work Placement • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM • Collaborative Practice or implications of their practices. The course brings critical • Access to HE Diploma: This programme celebrates the synthesis between • Access to HE Diploma: Work Placement consideration of the creative direction and application of Year 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 illustration and other visual communication 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Identifying Direction technologies, including emotional and ethical issues. • Digital Futures • International Baccalaureate disciplines and will help you to develop strong • International Baccalaureate • Media Activism Diploma: 28 points. student collaborations that aim to reflect industry Diploma: 28 points Through our connections with local companies including In your second year, you will have • Professional and Academic practice. You will become part of a lively creative • GCSE English Language at Holosphere VR, you will have the opportunity to learn the opportunity to replace 20 credits Development If your application is progressed, community, encouraging the value of peer learning. Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. from, and work with, industry, receiving live briefs and of study with a work placement or • Major Project you will be invited to provide a feedback on your independent projects and creations. exchange programme. portfolio of your creative work You will also supplement your learning through For full entry requirements and (physical or digital). Guidance an integrated workshop programme that fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses In your second year you will have the chance to Year 3 will be provided on how to do provides the opportunity to work alongside, and undertake an international field trip to an immersive • Critical Practice this. For further advice, see be informed by, industry experts from a wide digital media festival or exhibition. This will give you • Major Project www.bcu.ac.uk/viscom-portfolio. range of disciplines. Live project partnerships the opportunity to expand your professional networks have included Tiny Tree Books, Birmingham and encounter cutting-edge immersive technologies For full entry requirements and Repertory Theatre, DanceXchange, Flatpack Film and stories. By the end of your three years you will Festival, Playground Games and Moonpig. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses be confident in expressing your own stories and prepared for the change in future technologies. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/illustration Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/immersive-media This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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» 92% OVERALL SATISFACTION RELATED COURSES » YOU WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AN IMPRESSIVE RANGE RELATED COURSES National Student Survey 2019. 140 BA (Hons) Graphic Communication OF FACILITIES INCLUDING VR-READY COMPUTERS, 170 BA (Hons) Media and Previously known as BA (Hons) Visual 185 BA (Hons) Photography VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSETS, 360 CAMERAS, BINAURAL Communication Communication (Illustration). 212 BA (Hons) Textile Design MICROPHONES AND MORE. 171 BA (Hons) Media Production UCAS POINTS: 67 BA (Hons) Art and Design UCAS POINTS: 112 112

146 147 I I “It was brilliant to see everything come “This is a programme with a truly together successfully at the end of the international focus and you will develop project; it was also fantastic to see members the competencies specific to business of the public interacting with the space I and and enterprise by studying and working others had created. When the exhibition was with people from across the world.” open I felt an amazing sense of achievement.” CINDY MILLMAN, LECTURER EMILY HESKETH, AFTER WORKING ON AN EXTRACURRICULAR PERFORMANCE OF MACBETH BA (Hons) BCU_BSoAD BCUBusiness BA (Hons) Interior Architecture birminghamcitybusinessschool International Business (Top-Up) and Design Birmingham City Business School Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

Our Interior Architecture and Design degree is Content includes: This course develops your knowledge and skills so Content includes: intended to encourage thinking and experimentation you can apply what you learn internationally. We CAMPUS CAMPUS around reshaping and designing the interior of Year 1 focus on giving you real business scenarios to put • Contemporary Business: Practice City Centre City Centre existing building elements. • Reordering Space your learning to the test and get as much experience and Solutions • Manipulating Space of the business world as possible. • Applied Management DURATION DURATION • Design Devices • Business Operations 3 years full-time 1 year full-time The scope of the course aims to challenge you to • 20th-century Design Cultures • Marketing Communication 2 years part-time formulate your personal style around the discipline • Transforming Space 1 Our top-up year in international business covers Planning UCAS CODE of interior architecture and design, and to enhance business strategy, operations, marketing, globalisation • Innovative Thinking in Organisation W250 UCAS CODE your ability to critically reflect on a variety of Year 2 and much more. We encourage you to apply your Development elements: social, political, environmental and N121 learning to real experience and business scenarios, • Interior Strategies • Business Process and Systems ENTRY REQUIREMENTS more. Your critical response to such fundamental so you’ll learn through group presentations, • Transforming Space 2 • E-business • A Levels: BBB concerns will be translated into innovative design ENTRY REQUIREMENTS live projects and business case studies. • Design Communication • One Planet Business • BTEC Diploma: combined with solutions that form, shape and inhabit existing and For entry at Level 6: • Collaborative Practice (optional) other Level 3 qualifications to new structures – rethink, reimagine, reform. • Foundation Degree: 240 credits You get individual tutor support and they work closely • Live Project (optional) achieve min. 120 UCAS points of appropriate prior learning with you to make sure you choose the projects and • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM You will consider forms and shapes before (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level modules that will help you in your chosen career or Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: completing the design circle with appropriate 5), minimum of 60% overall further study. • Critical Study 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 lighting, material and furniture application. You • HND in a related subject: • Design Integration • International Baccalaureate will have the chance to explore the spectrum Merit profile You will benefit from our exceptional links to • Major Project Diploma: 30 points. of interior architecture as a discipline, from • ABE Advanced Diploma: at least business. Our staff bring in expert guest speakers new formations within the space, to respecting, Grade B in two modules in a and industry gurus to help you with your projects. If your application is progressed, understanding and developing existing structures. relevant subject They’ve worked all over the world and bring you will be invited to provide • GCSE Grade 4 or above experience from the Ministry of Defence, aerospace a digital portfolio of your The course you follow is developed in a way to in English language and and multimillion pound conglomerates. creative work. Guidance will entice specialists from a variety of disciplines such mathematics, or equivalent. be provided on how to do this. as conservation, engineering, architecture, virtual Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/int-business For further advice, see reality and more. This will inspire you and help For entry at Level 5: www.bcu.ac.uk/architecture- you gain valuable skills to develop your career as • 120 credits or equivalent a creative new designer. Collaborative projects and-design/portfolio at Level 4 with evidence of will also give you the opportunity to work together alignment to Level 4 learning with students and lecturers of other disciplines. For full entry requirements and outcomes. This alignment will fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses be assessed via the University’s Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/arc-design Recognition of Prior Learning This course can also be accessed via a (RPL) policy and processes. foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

RELATED COURSES » OUR SCHOOL IS CONNECTED TO A HUGE » THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY 160 BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture NETWORK OF PRACTITIONERS, DESIGNERS BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE AND CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROVIDES OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) A GREAT SPRINGBOARD FOR YOU TO WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL UCAS POINTS: CONNECT WITH THESE GROUPS. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 120 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

148 149 I I “The holistic nature of the course gives “When I got accepted I was really happy and students a thorough understanding of both excited because it offered all the areas I the business and financial sectors, opening up wanted to explore and build my way into numerous career paths students can pursue the industry. I have started the course now in the future. I look forward to applying the and am really enjoying it – it was what I in-depth understanding I have gained.” expected and even better!” SEPIDEH SAFAEI KESHTGAR LAURA MECATTAF

BSc (Hons) BCUBusiness soj_bcu BA (Hons) International Finance (Top-Up) birminghamcitybusinessschool SoJ_BCU International Jewellery Business Birmingham City Business School Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

Global financial and business environments are Content includes: This innovative course offers the unique opportunity Content includes: becoming increasingly intertwined. We use our to study the management and marketing of jewellery. CAMPUS CAMPUS longstanding links with the world of finance to • Banking, Financial Markets and You will have a fantastic start to your career in the Year 1 City Centre Assay Office Birmingham develop your knowledge and real-world practical Institutions jewellery industry, applying the knowledge and • Principles of Jewellery Marketing skills in international finance. With dedicated tutor • International Finance skills from your academic studies to simulations • History and Culture of Jewellery DURATION DURATION support, we will also help you to select course • E-business and live projects. • Principles of Strategy and 1 year full-time 3 years full-time modules which reflect your own learning needs • International Business Jewellery Business Management and career goals. • Corporate Financial Strategy • Introduction to Gemmology UCAS CODE UCAS CODE • Financial Derivatives You will be taught by experienced tutors with a jewellery (optional) N390 N120 • The Global Manager industry background and by working in groups or on • Introduction to Diamonds and The programme is designed to equip you with individual projects, learn about the industry challenges • UK and Global Accounting Issues Diamond Grading (optional) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS technical knowledge and skills as well as a range of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and how to apply management and marketing theories. • Foundation Degree: 240 credits employability skills and attributes. The course will • A Levels: BBC Year 2 of appropriate prior learning encourage your intellectual and moral development • BTEC Diploma: D*D* There is the opportunity to engage with students and • Retail Marketing for Jewellery (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level and your personal commitment to the social • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM activities at the School, and through its networks • Event and Project Management 5), minimum of 60% overall purpose of becoming a business professional. • Access to HE Diploma: you will receive behind-the-scenes access to • Consumer Behaviour (optional) • HND in a related subject: 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 jewellery professionals and businesses. You will be • Luxury Jewellery Branding Merit profile Studying in our state-of-the-art Curzon Building • International Baccalaureate undertaking a business course that is contextualised (optional) • ABE Advanced Diploma: on our City Centre Campus, you will choose from a Diploma: 28 points. within the jewellery sector, giving you insights • Work Placement (optional) at least Grade B in two range of modules including international reporting, and skills for this highly specialised industry. • Collaborative Practice (optional) modules in a relevant subject financial management, globalisation and statistical For full entry requirements and • Live Project (optional) • GCSE Grade 4 or above modelling. You are encouraged to choose areas of fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses The course involves visiting key exhibitions, trade in English language and study best suited to your future career plans. fairs and retail events such as Jewellery and Watch Year 3 mathematics, or equivalent. in Birmingham, International Jewellery in London You will be taught by industry-experienced academics and overseas fairs such as Vicenza Ora in Italy. • Trend Forecasting and Entrepreneurship For full entry requirements and who bring real-world practical knowledge to the • Academic and Market Research fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses classroom. They’ve forged careers and worked with Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/int-jewel-bus renowned companies such as KPMG and Vauxhall. • Major Project This means you get great contacts and benefit from their industry insights. Our students come to their top-up year from a variety of backgrounds, providing the added opportunity to also gain valuable learning experiences from your peers.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/int-finance

» THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY » THIS COURSE INVOLVES VISITING BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE MANUFACTURERS, RETAILERS AND OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) EXHIBITIONS IN THE UK AND ABROAD. WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 UCAS POINTS: Destinations of Leavers from Higher 112 Education survey 2016/17.

150 151 I “This course challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills in the key business discipline of marketing. You will learn how businesses succeed globally and develop yourself in a nurturing and supportive environment.” NICOLA GITTINS, LECTURER

BA (Hons) @BCUBusiness International Marketing birminghamcitybusinessschool (Top-Up) Birmingham City Business School

Our International Marketing top-up degree gives you Content includes: the chance to broaden your knowledge of marketing CAMPUS within the global business environment. We’ll • Strategic Marketing, Management City Centre teach you to apply your knowledge to real business and Planning scenarios, helping you to progress into employment, • E-business DURATION having already dealt with many situations you find in • Emerging Themes 1 year full-time the working world. • Cross-cultural Behaviour • International Marketing Planning UCAS CODE N550 You will take part in various activities to strengthen your expertise and learn from different cultures ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and experiences. On this top-up year, you will • Foundation Degree: 240 credits take a range of advanced modules that look at of appropriate prior learning current marketing methods and contemporary (120 at Level 4 and 120 at Level business issues, such as contemporary advertising, 5), minimum of 60% overall e-business and marketing strategy and planning. • HND in a related subject: Merit profile Hands-on learning will go alongside more conventional • ABE Advanced Diploma: teaching methods like lectures and seminars on this at least Grade B in two course. You will be put in a range of scenarios, such modules in a relevant subject as assuming the role of an international marketing • GCSE Grade 4 or above manager, strengthening your expertise in the in English language and areas employers want. There are opportunities to mathematics, or equivalent. collaborate with students on other marketing courses and exchange different ideas and experiences. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses The course combines business theory with exciting current marketing themes, such as emerging digital media and the importance of a positive consumer experience. From day one, you’ll start to understand how organisations operate and what their current challenges and opportunities are.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/int-marketing

» THE MEDIAN SALARY OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL UK GRADUATE (FROM ONE OF OUR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE COURSES) WORKING IN FULL-TIME GRADUATE-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SIX MONTHS IS £21,000 Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

152 153 J J “The course is a great platform for “It’s amazing working on live projects personal development; although oriented such as these – it’s real life and out there around jazz and improvisation, it still gives for the public to see. It’s really nerve- you room to decide which avenue of the wracking being shortlisted from the whole profession you want to move into, as well year and then to found out I won it was one as work out how to get there.” of the best feelings ever.” TOM DUNNETT ALISE ZLATKINA, WINNER OF THE LIVE PROJECT WITH HORTICULTURE WEEK BMus (Hons) BirmConsJazz soj_bcu BA (Hons) Jazz birmconsjazz SoJ_BCU Jewellery and Objects Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

The launch of our Eastside Jazz Club has helped Content includes: Pursue innovation, challenge conventions and push Content includes: strengthen the integral role that Royal Birmingham the boundaries of the discipline with this creative CAMPUS CAMPUS Conservatoire has to play in the city’s thriving jazz Year 1 course. Individuality is fundamental to your creative Year 1 City Centre Vittoria Street scene. Our Jazz Department is based around the • Principal Study 1 development, personal philosophy and direction. • Specialist Techniques Club, where student musicians share a platform and • Praxis 1 The School is uniquely positioned in the heart of the • Jewellery and Objects in Context DURATION DURATION get invaluable side-by-side performance experience • Listening and Context 1 Jewellery Quarter, enabling you to be fully immersed • Contextual Exploration 4 years full-time 3 years full-time with the best on the scene, whom we welcome to our • Professional Portfolio 1: in the industry from the first day of your studies. • One optional module stage on a regular basis. Community Engagement UCAS CODE UCAS CODE Year 2 310F (UCAS Conservatoires) W239 Year 2 You will be encouraged to create innovative designs to a • Contextual Specialisms This course meets the needs of the modern jazz high standard and have the chance to enter competitions • Principal Study 2 • Jewellery and Objects in Depth ENTRY REQUIREMENTS performer – it places emphasis on practical work, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and awards, on this internationally respected jewellery • Praxis 2 • Plus two optional modules A standard in Principal Study with the majority of time dedicated to one-to-one • A Levels: BBC design course. • Listening and Context 2 from across the School and equivalent to that of the lessons, small group coaching and private practice. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Professional Portfolio 2: Faculty including a live project, Associated Board’s Grade You will study modules that have been specifically and • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM In your first year of study, the focus is on developing Pedagogy and Practice collaborative projects and VIII (Distinction): this may be skilfully designed for jazz musicians, and as part of • Access to HE Diploma: traditional processes followed by experimental specialist pathways demonstrated at audition or your learning we encourage you to explore in depth the 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 materials investigation, allowing you to enter the second Year 3 on your audition recording. relationship between improvisation and composition, • International Baccalaureate year with a range of skills and the confidence to explore • Principal Study 3 Year 3 which is central to developing your individual voice. Diploma: 28 points. various optional topics, and live and collaborative • Music Production • Studio Perspectives Plus: projects. In the final year, you will be guided by your • Music Promotion • Major Project – Theory • A Levels: EE You will graduate as a versatile, professional musician If your application is progressed, own inspiration and supported by highly experienced • Professional Practice • BTEC Diploma: PP who is knowledgeable about the entrepreneurial you will be invited to provide a tutors. You will also benefit from our rolling programme Year 4 • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP opportunities available to you, and aware of portfolio of your creative work of Artists in Residence who have diverse skills and • Principal Study 4 • International Baccalaureate the commercial realities for musicians joining (physical or digital). Guidance knowledge to contribute to your learning experience. • Final Project Diploma: 24 points today’s UK jazz scene as a portfolio musician. will be provided on how to do • Major Project • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or this. For further advice, see the While studying on this course you will have the above, or equivalent, including As well as having our own club that has taken its place video below. opportunity to gain commercial experience and develop Plus one or two modules chosen English language. in Birmingham’s vibrant jazz scene, our students enjoy key employability skills. There are various opportunities from the following: professional experience opportunities with external For full entry requirements and to promote your work to an external audience, through gigs that familiarise them with the industry, for example participation in live projects, competitions and real-life For full entry requirements and • Further Pedagogy fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses through our partnership with Cheltenham Jazz Festival, briefs throughout the programme. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • Music, Community and Wellbeing one of many ways we prepare you for the future. • Language of Music: Specialisms 2 Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/jewel-objects Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/jazz • Contextual Studies: Specialisms 2 • Professional Development • Work Placement

» 91% OVERALL SATISFACTION » EXPERIMENT WITH MATERIALS, National Student Survey 2019. TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES.

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154 155 J J “I wanted to design a medal that the athletes “I currently work full-time at Cooksongold in could link to the city of Birmingham, with its the Jewellery Quarter and rent a beautiful unique, individual features and landmarks. My workshop so Birmingham life is pretty medal will be a memento of the city, allowing amazing right now. I hope to grow myself as the athletes to remember the special time a designer both in the trade and retail side they’ve experienced here.” of the jewellery industry.” MENNA JONES, WON COMPETITION TO DESIGN THE MEDALS DAISY GRICE, BRIGHT YOUNG GEM AWARD WINNER 2018 FOR THE IAAF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BIRMINGHAM HND soj_bcu soj_bcu BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing SoJ_BCU SoJ_BCU Jewellery and Silversmithing Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles – Design for Industry (Top-Up) Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles

Based within a stimulating and dynamic environment, Content includes: If you want to be a designer within the contemporary Content includes: this HND course is unique in the UK and has an jewellery industry, our Jewellery and Silversmithing – CAMPUS CAMPUS excellent reputation within the industry, with our Year 1 Design for Industry degree will help you succeed. • Advanced Digital Technology Vittoria Street Vittoria Street students and graduates employed at all levels, locally • Fundamental Hand Skills The course is unique in its technology-focused (developing technical and internationally. • Fundamental Production delivery and has a reputation for educating industry- competencies using a range of DURATION DURATION Processes ready graduates who have enabled companies to technology) 2 years full-time 1 year full-time • Fundamental Silversmithing Skills adopt and fully utilise CAD technology to give them • Design for Production (practise As an HND student, you will be working on live, • Introduction to Gemmology an edge in the manufacturing world. and refine skills in 2D and 3D UCAS CODE collaborative and customer-facing projects, broadening UCAS CODE (optional) software relevant to a variety of 72WW your experience through our industry-focused W790 • CAD for Bespoke Production laser technologies) curriculum. You will be immersed in the world of The course benefits from collaboration with an extensive (optional) • Graduate Entrepreneurship (refine ENTRY REQUIREMENTS jewellery and silversmithing as you create pieces in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS network of partners linked to manufacturing, CAD • Fine Jewellery Techniques your portfolio and hear from • A Levels: DD precious and non-precious metals. You will produce • Pass or higher in HND Jewellery software developers, service providers and retail (optional) industry practitioners) • BTEC Diploma: MP pieces by hand and by mechanical means, with a and Silversmithing outlets, ensuring that you receive experience within an • Silversmithing (optional) • Major Project (manufacture a • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP particular focus on manipulating metal and gemstones, • 240 credits at Level 4 and exciting and varied programme to inform and direct product range to a professional • Access to HE Diploma: ensuring that you have the skills the industry needs. Level 5 from a compatible your chosen specialism and future career aspirations. Year 2 standard for exhibition at 60 credits with 45 at Level 2 degree course There is plenty of opportunity for hands-on workshop • Advanced Production Processes graduate shows) • International Baccalaureate • Foundation Degree (FdA) in You will get the chance to work closely with the experience to develop and refine your skills. You will • Professional Context Diploma: 24 points Jewellery and Silversmithing Centre for Digital Design and Manufacture, providing have practical experience of materials and tools, • Specialist Practice • Equivalent industry experience. • Equivalent qualifications access to experts in the field and cutting-edge alongside techniques in drawing and model-making • Live Project equipment in a purpose-built facility. Industry- to develop your design processes. You will also and experience. If your application is progressed, specific CAD software is explored to its full have access to the latest equipment such as laser potential through a variety of live commissions in you will be invited to provide a welders and 2D and 3D CAD software packages. If your application is progressed, portfolio of your creative work you will be invited to provide a collaboration with leading industry companies, high- (physical or digital). Guidance Dedicated staff with professional experience portfolio of your creative work profile competitions and bespoke client briefs. will be provided on how to do will offer advice, support and industry contacts. (physical or digital). Guidance this. For further advice, see the You will be encouraged to enter national and will be provided on how to do The studio is equipped to facilitate prototyping for video below. international competitions, and you will also have this. For further advice, see a variety of materials and processes, enhancing fantastic opportunities to work on live projects with www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery-portfolio. the development of new products. Personal laptops are provided with all relevant software For full entry requirements and industry. After completing the HND Jewellery and that will ensure you have the optimum potential fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Silversmithing course, graduates continue onto For full entry requirements and to pursue excellence within this field. BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses for Industry or BA (Hons) Design Management, or pursue a career in the jewellery industry. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/jewel-industry

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery-hnd

» STUDY VISITS ADD COLOUR AND RELATED COURSES » LIVE PROJECTS GIVE YOU THE CHANCE RELEVANCE TO YOUR STUDIES, 155 BA (Hons) Jewellery and Objects TO TEST YOUR SKILLS AND CREATIVITY, INTRODUCING YOU TO THE LOCAL 156 HND Jewellery and Silversmithing AND EXHIBIT WORK WITH THE CHANCE TO INDUSTRY, MAKING CONTACTS AND BE AWARDED PRIZES. UCAS POINTS: ENHANCING YOUR UNDERSTANDING 48 www.bcu.ac.uk/jewellery-portfolio OF COMMERCIAL JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS.

156 157 J J “Birmingham City University prepared me for the world of journalism by providing me with the skills and confidence to succeed in a modern, professional newsroom environment.” THOMAS LYNCH, TRENDING VIDEO REPORTER WITH TRINITY MIRROR

BA (Hons) BCUJournalism Journalism BirminghamSchoolofMedia Birmingham Institute of Media and English

Get practical, professional preparation for a career Content includes: Sports Journalism | BA (Hons) P501 Music Journalism | BA (Hons) P500 in journalism with one of our BA (Hons) Journalism CAMPUS degree courses. You will develop the skills you’ll Year 1 As a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism student you will learn the art of Music Journalism puts you at the heart of one of the most vibrant City Centre need to cover stories for print, digital, TV and radio, • Live Newsroom 1 covering a wide range of sports on a variety of different platforms. areas of reporting. You’ll learn how to cover gigs in different media as well as exploring the global impact of journalism • Introduction to Journalism You will get advice from industry experts on everything from reporting and explore key issues impacting on the music industry, as well as DURATION crucial moments to in-depth investigations of the big topics in sport interviewing and telling the story of musicians and key figures. You on audiences. Landscapes 3 years full-time and interviewing key figures. will work closely with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, giving you • Journalism Law and Ethics access to musical talent from around the globe. • Journalism in Society You’ll get the chance to develop the skills to cover a range of sports UCAS CODE You will be taught in our industry-standard facilities, • Global and Community Impact 1 stories for print, digital, TV and radio, including covering live matches By the time you graduate, you’ll be a thinking journalist with a P503 including our HuffPost Centre for Journalism, as and competitions, interviewing former sportsmen and women, and specialism in music. You’ll also be adaptable to the changes that the well as on location thanks to our focus on mobile Year 2 running collaborative live blogs. You’ll also explore the global impact industry faces. Our graduates have gone on to work for Sky, BBC, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS reporting. Our unique partnership with HuffPost UK • Choice of specialist of sports journalism on audiences. Trinity Mirror and the Express & Star. Others have scooped prestigious • A Levels: BBC will see you set real-world challenges in modules and production option awards at the Midlands Media Awards while still studying. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* opportunities to spend time with the editorial team with Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/sports-journ • Live Newsroom 2 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM the chance to spend time in their London newsroom. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/music-journ • Journalism Futures • Access to HE Diploma: • Disruptive Publishing Fashion and Beauty Journalism | BA (Hons) P502 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 BA (Hons) Journalism offers you the opportunity These courses can also be accessed via a foundation year. • Global and Community Impact 2 • International Baccalaureate to apply practical mobile reporting skills in a real- BA (Hons) Fashion and Beauty Journalism gives you the chance Please see page 218. Diploma: 28 points world environment. In our Live Newsroom module to learn the skills needed to create agenda-setting content that Year 3 • GCSE English language at you will learn how to report the news across the stays ahead of the trend. Whether it’s writing and broadcasting • Major Project Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. many platforms that news appears: digitally, on for traditional outlets or creating the next YouTube or social media social media, in podcasts, and on radio and TV. • Journalism Innovation star, the course will prepare you to make your mark across the and Entrepreneurship For full entry requirements and fashion industry. By tackling real stories, you will quickly develop a • Global and Community Impact 3 fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Delivered by industry experts from broadcast, print and digital, the sense of the impact reporting can have. You will learn • Live Newsroom 3 course provides a strong foundation for a future professional career about the changing landscape of the industry: the with a range of related outlets, from magazines to online platforms. importance of newspapers, and the domination of news in digital formats. You will be asked to undertake Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-journ work placements, as well as embed yourself within communities to report on key issues in real depth. There is a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in the industry, encouraging you to think critically about your journey out into the world of journalism.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/journalism-ba

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

» TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR UNIQUE » 100% OVERALL SATISFACTION PARTNERSHIP WITH HUFFPOST UK. National Student Survey 2019. Previously known as BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Journalism). UCAS POINTS: 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/journ-vid

158 159 L “This has been the most important part of my course. It gives you an idea of what it means to be a landscape architect in the real world and what to expect in the future.” DANIELA TELEKU - ON PLACEMENT WITH FIRA

BA (Hons) BCU_BSoAD Landscape Architecture Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

As a combination of art, function and natural Content includes: systems, Landscape Architects design the world CAMPUS outside. From urban squares, streets and parks, Year 1 City Centre to regional landscape networks such as natural • Inspiration – Introduction forests, rail and roadways, they integrate solutions • Skills – Hand Drawing, Modelling DURATION to combat global issues like climate change and and Design Software 3 years full-time ecological decline. • Influence – Exploration of Design Precedent UCAS CODE • Components – Hard Material and K310 Landscape Architects create rich, positive experiences Planting Design for people and provide designed environments • Formation – Design Project ENTRY REQUIREMENTS which engage users with dynamic experiences • A Levels: BBC and a strong sense of place. This course covers Year 2 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* all aspects of landscape architecture and is fully • Construction and Planting • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM recognised and accredited by the Landscape Design – Principles and Design • Access to HE Diploma: Institute (LI). It is supported by leaders in the field Applications 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 of landscape architectural design and research. • Collaborative Practice (live • International Baccalaureate projects with industry) Diploma: 28 points. Experience on-site with live projects and within the design studios of local practices will develop • Praxis (industry study with potential placement opportunities) If your application is progressed, your design creativity and hone your professional • Urban Design – From Strategic to you will be invited to provide a practice skills. Work placements and competitions Detail Design physical portfolio of your creative will give you fantastic opportunities to generate • Designed Ecologies – From work. Guidance will be provided links to industry. There are also chances to Strategic to Detail Design on how to do this. compete for industry-connected awards. Year 3 For full entry requirements and Based at our multimillion pound City Centre • Major Project (practice-based fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Campus within our Parkside Building, you will have access to our open studios, as well as digital major theory study) and physical production facilities. The proximity of • Major Design (bespoke project) Eastside City Park, an award-winning example of • Profession (portfolio and contemporary civic space, provides one of many career outputs) critical design precedents that support your studies.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/landscape-arc

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES ACCREDITATION 66 BA (Hons) Architecture 148 BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

UCAS POINTS: 112

160 161 L L “My time at Birmingham City University has been truly enlightening. The support from tutors, the course content and the various extracurricular opportunities have all contributed to my self-development as an aspiring barrister.” IBRAHIM ILYAS

LLB (Hons) BCU_Law Law bcuschooloflaw School of Law

Go beyond boundaries with our LLB (Hons) Law Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: course. The School of Law at Birmingham City CAMPUS University is recognised for producing knowledgeable, Year 1 Law with American Legal Studies | LLB (Hons) M130 Law with Criminology | LLB (Hons) M1MF City Centre practical and ethical law professionals. Taking both • Law of Contract: Fundamental a local and global perspective, the programme Concepts and Creating Contracts This programme provides a practice-based education in English By studying this specialised programme, you will gain a practice- DURATION law, with a selection of modules focusing on the law of the United based education in law with a critical appreciation of crime. The aim provides a deep understanding of modern law • Criminal Law: Fundamental 3 years full-time States. Our course is delivered by a team of internationally recognised of this pathway is to allow you to study the foundations of law while and its practices, taught by a team of respected, Concepts and Crimes Against 4 years sandwich researchers and former professional practitioners, and also offers exploring the social aspects of crime, punishment and victimisation, experienced academics. Persons 5 years part-time you the chance to apply to undertake an internship in the USA, gaining making this course highly relevant if you are aiming for a career in the • Law of Tort: Fundamental valuable international work experience. legal profession or more generally within the criminal justice system. Concepts, Trespass to the Person UCAS CODE Learning in our School of Law will teach you our and Negligence The course provides comprehensive coverage of both the foundations As well as satisfying the first part of the academic stage of M100 core values of professional practice, access to justice, • Law of Contract: Breach, of legal knowledge, satisfying the first part of the academic stage qualification required to become a solicitor, the specialised and corporate, social and legal responsibility. We Remedies and Advocacy of qualification required to become a solicitor, and skills that can criminology modules will enable you to explore a diverse set of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS aim to enable you to develop a critical awareness be used in other disciplines, such as critical thinking, negotiation criminological issues, from youth crime to intelligence and security. • A Levels: BBC of the role of law in influencing social change, as Year 2 and analysis. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in well as individual and corporate behaviour. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/law-crim • Constitutional and Applied Law, Business or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/law-us Administrative Law Public Services We will equip you with the skills and knowledge These specialist routes can also be accessed via a • Land Law • BTEC Extended Diploma: to make a difference in issues of fairness, Law with Business | LLB (Hons) M10B foundation year. Please see page 218. • Professional Skill and Practice DMM in Applied Law, Business equality and access to justice. The programme Delivered by a team of academics, internationally recognised or Public Services satisfies the first part of the academic stage of Year 3 researchers and respected former professional practitioners, this • Access to HE Diploma: qualification required to become a solicitor. • Equity and the Law of Trusts programme provides a practice-based education in English law, 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Law of the European Union with the fundamental aspects of business. • International Baccalaureate You will learn key skills such as critical thinking, • Integrated Project OR American Diploma: 28 points analysis, negotiation and advocacy and also have The aim of this pathway is to allow you to study the foundations Legal Practice • GCSE English language at the option to apply for a year-long placement in a of law and contracts, and to further develop your awareness of Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. legal environment and/or complete a third-year the mechanisms involved when considering business/consumer placement module. transactions, both domestically and internationally. The programme For full entry requirements and provides a rigorous academic discipline and also satisfies the first Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/law-llb fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses part of the academic stage of qualification required to become a solicitor. This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/law-bus

» 90% OVERALL SATISFACTION » 97% OF BIRMINGHAM CITY LAW SCHOOL UK National Student Survey 2019. FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES ARE IN WORK AND/OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS Destinations of Leavers from Higher UCAS POINTS: Education survey 2016/17. 112

162 163 L M “The HND Legal Studies course has been “This is an exciting programme with purposely designed to give you a mixture strong links to industry. It covers basic of legal knowledge and the opportunity manufacturing concepts through to state- to develop legal skills essential for of-the-art machine tools and software, successful legal practice.” techniques which include an insight into automation and manufacturing systems.” SAFINA DIN, SENIOR LECTURER IAN BAKER, SENIOR LECTURER

HND BCU_Law BCUCEBE BEng (Hons)/MEng Law and Practice bcuschooloflaw BCUCEBE Manufacturing Engineering School of Law School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Looking to enhance your work experience while at Content includes: Manufacturing engineering is an essential feature Content includes: the same time gain entry onto our LLB Law degree? in the vast arena that is manufacturing. It is a fast- CAMPUS CAMPUS The HND Law and Practice is a standalone Higher Year 1 changing scene where the competition between Year 1 Birmingham Metropolitan City Centre National Qualification that provides you with a diverse • English Legal Systems industrial organisations is keen and lean; only those • Engineering Practice College range of legal knowledge and skills designed to and Practice DURATION companies prepared to apply modern philosophies • Engineering Principles enhance your career prospects or begin your career and technologies will survive. • Criminal Law 3 years full-time (BEng) • Mathematical Modelling in law. • Law of Tort 4 years full-time (MEng) • Integrated Engineering Project DURATION 4 years sandwich (BEng) Year 2 On this course, you will learn through practical and Year 2 2 years full-time 5 years sandwich (MEng) The course combines study of some foundation areas • Law of Contract industry-based project work so you can apply your • Operations Systems of English law such as crime, contract and tort with the 5 years part-time (BEng) manufacturing principles knowledge to real-life • Business Law and Practice • Quality Systems UCAS CODE study of skills-based modules such as litigation industry problems. You will address global issues • The Reflective Practitioner • Manufacturing Automation 039M and professional practice. UCAS CODE that impact on society and the environment, and • Principles of Environmental and Control 1012 (BEng), 1013 (MEng) improve your professional skillset on a course which Law and Policy • Design and Manufacture ENTRY REQUIREMENTS While also developing academic skills to underpin has been designed with industrial partners and • A Levels: CC your successful legal study, the course gives ENTRY REQUIREMENTS professional bodies. Year 3 • BTEC Diploma: MM you the opportunity to create and refine typical • A Levels: BBC (MEng ABB) • Individual Honours Project • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP transferable skills that are useful for working including Mathematics at Grade Your studies will help you to understand how to apply the • Operations Management • Access to HE Diploma: with others. By implementing established C or above fundamentals of systems management, engineering and • Advanced Materials 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 techniques of communication to present oral and • BTEC Diploma: D*D* including information technology to the solutions of operational • Product Lifecycle Management • GCSE English language and written legal advice in a meaningful way, you will Distinction in Mathematics for problems in industry and commerce. You will develop mathematics at Grade 4 or present legal arguments to a range of audiences Technicians or Merit in Further industry qualities so you can work in a wide range of Year 4 (MEng) above, or equivalent. based on a variety of simulated legal issues. Mathematics for Technicians engineering, educational and commercial organisations. (MEng combined with other • Group Integrated Master’s Project • Advanced Materials and For full entry requirements and If you successfully complete the HND Law and Level 3 qualifications to achieve Talented, innovative, ambitious engineers are needed Manufacture fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Practice course, you can progress directly onto min. 128 UCAS points) to give manufacturing organisations a competitive the second year of the LLB (Hons) Law course at • BTEC Extended Diploma: edge – this course can help equip you to progress to • Principles of Project Management Birmingham City University should you wish to continue DMM (MEng DDM) including positions of responsibility in senior management and • Reverse Engineering your studies and gain a qualifying law degree. Distinction in Mathematics for shape the industry. • Resource Management Technicians or Merit in Further Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/law-and-practice Mathematics for Technicians Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/man-engineering • Access to HE Diploma: See website • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points (MEng 32) • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

Direct entry to year 3 of the part- » GAIN AUTOMATIC ENTRY ONTO OUR LLB LAW DEGREE time course is possible with a » ENJOY CLOSE COLLABORATIONS WITH INDUSTRY AND BY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THIS COURSE. relevant HND, HNC or equivalent. HELP SOLVE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 64 112 (BEng) | 128 (MEng)

164 165 M M “One thing I am most enthusiastic about is “The course is practice-orientated and has how practically based the course is. For connections with the professional world. example, our lecturers use live clients for I receive a lot of support from lecturers, our assessments. We created a marketing, who are ready to answer any questions I advertising and PR portfolio for HS2.” have and show me how I can improve my employability skills.” KATIE HOLMDEN-BOLLARD DESISLAVA BORISOVA

BA (Hons) BCUBusiness Marketing birminghamcitybusinessschool Birmingham City Business School

Experience energy and ambition on our in-demand Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST MARKETING ROUTES: Marketing degree. Work on real-life projects with CAMPUS leading clients, study an array of modern marketing Year 1 Marketing (Advertising and PR) | BA (Hons) NLM2 successful marketing strategies. Taught by academics who also City Centre principles and learn from the wider world of • Finance for Managers have outstanding industry experience, you will undertake interactive business. Our suite of Marketing courses also • Marketing Foundations On this innovative and dynamic course, you’ll be put on the front lectures and seminars that bring marketing principles to life. DURATION line of marketing, advertising and public relations. You will work on enables you to tailor your interests to a specific area. • Professional Development 3 years full-time real-life case studies, acquiring the practical skills and real-world Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-digi • Consumer Psychology 4 years sandwich (not Prof. Prac.) perspective seen as invaluable by employers. 5 years part-time (not Prof. Prac.) Businesses value marketing more than ever Marketing (Professional Practice) | BA (Hons) N005 Year 2 We cover everything from design in marketing to communicating due to its ability to identify opportunities, shape • Marketing Insights and Analytics the right message, market research and PR planning. It’s a creative Designed to fast-track your professional development, this course UCAS CODE customer experiences and drive profits. It is an • Service Experience Design course that has a solid grounding in business knowledge, so that you teaches you the marketing skills you need to succeed. N500 ever-evolving discipline, constantly responding to • Brand Management can apply what you learn to current business issues. changes in technology and consumer behaviour. • Marketing Communications Our course mixes theory with practice, and in your final year, you ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-pr will combine study with a paid work placement, gaining first-hand Planning • A Levels: BBC (Prof. Prac. BBB) To be successful in this exciting area not only requires experience. Working in a real job role will give you the skills and • BTEC Diploma: D*D* (Prof. in-depth understanding of the core principles, but also Marketing (Consumer Psychology) | BA (Hons) N50A experience you will need for your future career. Year 3 Prac. combined with one A relies on having the acumen and practical abilities to • Strategic Marketing, Management This innovative, interdisciplinary degree combines the theoretical Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-practice Level/two AS Levels/subsidiary apply and adapt this knowledge in a wide variety of and Planning knowledge and skills of the science of psychology with the creativity diploma to achieve min. 120 scenarios. This in-demand course has been designed • Emerging Themes and communication of marketing. You will examine why people are Marketing (Retail) | BA (Hons) N50C UCAS points) to give you the practical and professional skills that • One Planet Business drawn to certain brands and products, and what makes a message • BTEC Extended Diploma: employers seek through our practice-based learning. • Integrative Project persuasive and powerful. Combining marketing skills with essential retail knowledge, our DMM (Prof. Prac. DDM) course is designed to enhance your abilities in branding, consumer • Access to HE Diploma: This course is one of six marketing degrees that Taught by academics who have outstanding industry experience, this psychology, merchandising and much more. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 have been designed to meet the diverse areas of course will see you look at how businesses and organisations can • International Baccalaureate marketing. This suite of courses is distinct in that it convey convincing, enticing messages. Our degree combines academic theory and practice-based learning to help develop your skills and career aspirations. When you Diploma: 28 points offers you a set of pathways that you can choose from Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-psych graduate, you may pursue a wide variety of roles, such as a buyer, (Prof. Prac. 30) irrespective of the course that you entered on. This merchandiser, PR executive or media planner. • GCSE English language and allows you to develop additional specialist skills of your choice and career aspirations, alongside the core Marketing (Digital) | BA (Hons) N50B mathematics at Grade 4 or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-retail underpinning concepts you will need in practice. above, or equivalent. This degree allows you to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded by employers. Combining academic These specialist routes (excluding Professional Practice) Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/marketing-ba For full entry requirements and theory and practice-based learning, you will develop your creativity, can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses professional skills and strategic marketing knowledge. page 218. This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. You will specialise in the application of digital marketing techniques, providing you with the expertise to use digital media to develop

ALIGNMENT » 90% OVERALL SATISFACTION FOR MARKETING National Student Survey 2019.

UCAS POINTS: 112 | 120 (Prof. Prac.)

166 167 M bcu.ac.uk M “I chose to study Mechanical Engineering at “The area seemed so vibrant with Birmingham City University because I liked varied culture, cuisine and a mix of the mixture between the teaching methods. entertainment options. I knew my free I felt that being able to complete projects time spent in Birmingham would be would give me some experience which I could exciting and memorable.” then use in my future career.” KATIE WALDRON RACHAEL SIMPSON

BEng (Hons)/MEng BCUCEBE bcumedia HND Mechanical Engineering BCUCEBE BirminghamSchoolofMedia Media and Communication School of Engineering and the Built Environment Birmingham Institute of Media and English

Our Mechanical Engineering degree will teach Content includes: Offering an inspiring introduction to the production, Content includes: CAMPUS you how to engineer a better future. Develop as a CAMPUS theoretical and professional aspects of media, this skilled engineer capable of undertaking mechanical course gives you a solid grounding to progress your City Centre Year 1 Birmingham Metropolitan College • Moving Image Production engineering tasks within and across organisations, studies or move into employment in the media and • Engineering Practice (James Watt Campus) • Radio Production DURATION and enhance your strategic management and • Engineering Principles communication industries. • Journalism leadership capabilities so you can solve tomorrow’s 3 years full-time (BEng) • Mathematical Modelling • Contextual Studies problems today. 4 years full-time (MEng) • Integrated Engineering Project • Work Experience and Career Your studies cover key aspects of radio, moving Development 4 years sandwich (BEng) DURATION image and journalism. You will explore broadcast 5 years sandwich (MEng) Year 2 2 years full-time You will gain knowledge and personal attributes that • Thermodynamics and Fluid journalism, photojournalism, radio production and 5 years part-time (BEng) embody sustainable futures and the Government’s radio drama, as well as short film and television Mechanics STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and UCAS CODE studio production. The course also covers the crucial • Design and Materials UCAS CODE Mathematics) agenda to thrive in industry. You 003P research and academic techniques you need to • Leading Engineering Endeavour H300 (BEng), H301 (MEng) will work on industry-standard tools for rapid effectively source, collate and analyse information. • Mechanical Science prototyping and thermodynamics, as well as ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS learning to use the Conceive – Design – Implement • A Levels: DD A placement allows you to absorb the day-to-day Year 3 • A Levels: BBC (MEng ABB) – Operate (CDIO) teaching framework to work • BTEC Diploma: MP realities of a media production business and you including Mathematics at Grade on projects which build practical experience. • Individual Honours Project • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP get to focus on your future employment in a career C or above • Dynamics and Control • Access to HE Diploma: development workshop. You also benefit from the • BTEC Diploma: D*D* including You may also have the chance to participate in the • Computer-aided Engineering 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 experience, close support and encouragement of Distinction in Mathematics for Engineering for People Design Challenge where you • Advanced Mechanics • International Baccalaureate expert staff. Technicians or Merit in Further will have the opportunity to learn and practise the Diploma: 24 points Mathematics for Technicians ethical, environmental, social and cultural aspects of Year 4 (MEng) • GCSE English language at As a student on this course, you share all the facilities, (MEng combined with other engineering design. • Group Integrated Master’s Project Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. contacts and advantages of a Birmingham City Level 3 qualifications to achieve • Advanced Systems Engineering University student, and feel part of a dynamic, creative min. 128 UCAS points) With opportunities to engage in extracurricular • Control Engineering For full entry requirements and and enquiring media production community. Successful • BTEC Extended Diploma: activities, such as Formula Student and Engineering • Advanced Dynamics fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses completion of the HND qualification gives you direct DMM (MEng DDM) including without Borders, this course will help you to become • Thermofluids entry to the second year of our BA (Hons) Media Distinction in Mathematics for a highly skilled and fully rounded individual. and Communication or BA (Hons) Media Production Technicians or Merit in Further course at the University. If you achieve a Merit or Mathematics for Technicians Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/mech-engineering above, you will be given direct entry to the third year • Access to HE Diploma: of our BA (Hons) Media and Communication or BA See website BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Hons) Media Production course at the University. • International Baccalaureate can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/media-com-hnd Diploma: 28 points (MEng 32) • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

Direct entry to year 3 of the part- time course is possible with a RELATED COURSES » WORK IN TEAMS TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD » THIS QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU DIRECT ENTRY » SHARE ALL THE FACILITIES, CONTACTS relevant HND, HNC or equivalent. 68 BSc (Hons) Automotive Engineering PROBLEMS, RANGING FROM THE DESIGN TO THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR BA (HONS) MEDIA AND ADVANTAGES OF A BIRMINGHAM CITY For full entry requirements and AND MANUFACTURE OF CATAPULTS TO THE AND COMMUNICATION OR BA (HONS) MEDIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT, AND FEEL PART OF fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses PROVISION OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER. PRODUCTION COURSE. A DYNAMIC, CREATIVE AND ENQUIRING MEDIA PRODUCTION COMMUNITY. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 (BEng) | 128 (MEng) 48

168 169 M M “To me, BCU is a central hub connected to “In Live Production, each class has a mixture everything essential to a media student. of first, second and third years, allowing A thriving city, good media companies, collaborative learning and tripling the and a growing media industry! What amount of contacts you can hold on to more do you need?” after graduation.” TOM HALL EWIS LAW

BA (Hons) bcumedia bcumedia BA (Hons) Media and Communication BirminghamSchoolofMedia BirminghamSchoolofMedia Media Production Birmingham Institute of Media and English Birmingham Institute of Media and English

Learn a wide array of the skills you’ll need for a Content includes: Launch your career in the fast-paced media industry Content includes: rewarding career in the media, on one of the UK’s with our BA (Hons) Media Production degree. You’ll CAMPUS CAMPUS longest-running media degree courses. As you work Year 1 learn from guest speakers and industry experts, Year 1 City Centre City Centre through your projects you will mirror the workflow • Researching the Media and make useful contacts and get a head start with your • Live Production 1 of the media industry, gaining the practical, research Communication work placements, gaining professional skills as you • TV Production Skills DURATION DURATION and industry-standard professional skills you need • Professional and Academic use our industry-standard facilities to create your • Radio Production Skills 3 years full-time 3 years full-time to succeed. Development media content. • Global and Community Impact • Introduction to Media Contexts • Media Storytelling UCAS CODE UCAS CODE and Practice 1 P910 P311 With at least five weeks’ worth of work placements to • Introduction to Media Contexts You will have ample opportunity to immerse Year 2 take part in throughout your studies, you’ll gain up- yourself in the practical aspects of programme- and Practice 2 • TV Narratives ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to-date, relevant experience in a whole host of media ENTRY REQUIREMENTS making and content creation, making • Collaborative Project • Live Radio Programming • A Levels: BBC and cultural industries. Helped by strong links with • A Levels: BBC documentaries, dramas, music shows, and studio and Production • BTEC Diploma: D*D* many influential media organisations, the course offers • BTEC Diploma: D*D* programmes for both television and radio. Year 2 • Live Production 2 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM an industry-relevant blend of production, theory and • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM • Research 1 • Collaborative Practice, Live • Access to HE Diploma: professional studies. • Access to HE Diploma: You will learn how to operate a TV studio effectively • Professional and Academic Project or Work Placement 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 and how to develop and pitch your ideas, as well Development • School of Media option module • International Baccalaureate Our students benefit from industry talks from a range • International Baccalaureate as having the opportunity to put together music • Advanced Media Contexts and Diploma: 28 points of guest speakers, only too happy to pass on their Diploma: 28 points radio shows, short features and podcasts, with the Practice Year 3 • GCSE English language at knowledge and experience. Previous speakers have • GCSE English language at content you produce being regularly broadcast. • Research module choice • Live Production 3 Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. included top names from the BBC and Sky. Our high Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. regard across the creative sector means that you’ll • Practical module choice As well as the key skills you’ll need to enter the • Media Innovation • Collaborative Practice or Live • Professional and Academic For full entry requirements and benefit from the numerous contacts we’ve made on For full entry requirements and profession, you’ll develop a range of transferable Project or Work Placement Development fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses your behalf. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses skills, which will help you gain employment in a range of careers. Previous School of Media graduates • Major Project You will get hands-on with our industry-standard Year 3 have gone on to employment in careers such as facilities as you create your productions and you’ll • Major Project researchers, producers, editors, reporters and more. also become a part of our thriving and inclusive • Option module research culture. This broad media course will • Professional Media Contexts Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/media-production-ba ensure you are industry-ready for whichever area and Practice of the media you choose to start your career in. • Professional and Academic This course can also be accessed via a Development foundation year. Please see page 218. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/media-com

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES RELATED COURSES 107 BA (Hons) Digital Marketing 170 BA (Hons) Media and Communication 171 BA (Hons) Media Production 129 BA (Hons) Filmmaking 158 BA (Hons) Journalism UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 112

170 171 M bcu.ac.uk “The SPACE room is a great resource to practise your skills following a lecture, before going out on placement or in preparation for exams. The lecturers are also extremely approachable and lovely, always willing to help if you’re struggling or don’t understand something.” JASMINE TOYNTON

BSc (Hons) bcuhels Midwifery* bcuhels School of Nursing and Midwifery

With specialist teaching facilities, a diverse range of Content includes: clinical placements and approval from the Nursing CAMPUS and Midwifery Council (NMC), this course leads you As this course is being redesigned City South to registration with the NMC as a midwife. You will to take account of new Nursing and also undertake qualifications in Neonatal and Infant Midwifery Council standards, the DURATION Physical Examination (NIPE) and the Baby Friendly course modules are to be confirmed 3 years full-time Initiative (BFI). Due to changes in the Nursing and but will cover: Midwifery Council (NMC) Nursing Standards, this • Antenatal Care UCAS CODE course is being updated and is subject to validation. • Intrapartum Care (labour and birth) Sept entry: B720 • Antenatal Care Jan entry: TBC • Complex Conditions and Skills All teaching staff on the course are qualified midwives • Caring for Vulnerable Women, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and have worked in practice, and many still do. Babies and Families • A Levels: ABB in Biology, This means tutors have a unique insight into issues • Clinical Skills and Pharmacology Chemistry, Physics, Sociology, which affect your academic and clinical experience. • Preparing for Midwifery Practice Psychology or Health and Social Placements take place across the West Midlands’ NHS • Research Skills and Dissertation Care Trusts with continuous support and encouragement • BTEC Diploma: combined with from both your personal tutor and midwifery mentors. one A Level/two AS Levels/ subsidiary diploma to achieve Our facilities include a home environment, birthing area min. 128 UCAS points – only and teaching tools, including use of the PROMPT birth Health and Social Care or simulator and neonatal manikins to help simulate a Applied Science accepted variety of birth scenarios. This is also supported by the • BTEC Extended Diploma: Virtual Case Creator and other digital learning facilities. DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science You will gain broad and diverse experience • Access to HE Diploma: within both consultant-led units and designated See website midwife-led birth centres during your studies. • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/midwifery Diploma: 32 points • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, All offers are subject to a successful interview plus satisfactory including English language, Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring mathematics and a science. Service checks.

For full entry requirements and *subject to validation fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year which starts in January only. Please see page 218. ACCREDITATION » 98% OF GRADUATES FROM THIS COURSE WERE IN WORK AND/OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS Destinations of Leavers from UCAS POINTS: Higher Education survey 2016/17. The new course has been developed in line with the NMC standards 128 for Midwifery and accreditation is currently being sought.

172 173 M M “The level of commitment to teaching and “The lecturers provided opportunities to the opportunities available to students meet those in the industry, gave support make this Conservatoire stand out way in and outside of the lecture theatre, and above the rest.” helped me build a professional portfolio.” SAMANTHA OXBOROUGH TANYEL GUMUSHAN

BMus (Hons) BirmCons BCUMusic BA (Hons) Music RoyalBirmCons BirminghamSchoolofMedia Music Industries Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Birmingham Institute of Media and English

Specialise in Performance (vocal or instrumental), Content includes: Music is one of the UK’s biggest cultural exports. It’s Content includes: Composition or Music Technology. We have invested worth an estimated £5.2 billion to the UK economy, CAMPUS CAMPUS £57 million in our innovative state-of-the-art All years and sustains almost 191,000 jobs (Music by Numbers, Year 1 City Centre City Centre music facilities with the aim of creating impressive • Individual lessons UK Music, 2019). This degree will put you at the heart • Live Production 1 functional spaces that combine tradition with cutting- • Coaching of music in the UK, with coursework designed to equip • Creating Music Media Content DURATION DURATION edge technology. • Performance/Composition/Music you with the skills, knowledge and experience not just • Valuing Music 4 years full-time (3 years with 3 years full-time Technology classes to work in but to shape the music industries. • Global and Community Impact direct entry to the second year, • Orchestras, choirs, bands and • Music Industries Landscapes subject to ability) UCAS CODE The focus of our undergraduate Music course is to other performing ensembles W390 help you realise your potential and become the best While studying with us, you’ll have the opportunity to set Year 2 UCAS CODE musician that you can be – with the support of an up a record label, promote artists or organise a music Years 1 and 2 • Live Production 2 300F (UCAS Conservatoires) encouraging creative environment, we help you ENTRY REQUIREMENTS event for a paying audience. • Principal Study: Performance/ • Music Industries Ecologies achieve the extraordinary. • A Levels: BBC Composition/Music Technology • Popular Music Narratives ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • BTEC Diploma: D*D* You will develop practical business knowhow alongside • Professional Portfolio: Community • Faculty optional module • A standard in Principal Study Featuring specialist tuition throughout all four years • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM critical and theoretical knowledge, applying your skills Engagement and Pedagogy • School of Media optional module equivalent to that of the of the course you will get the individual attention you • Access to HE Diploma: 60 to a creative music enterprise project, as well as • Language of Music Associated Board’s Grade need to prepare for a successful career in the music credits with 45 at Level 3 exploring music entrepreneurship, music online, music • Contextual Studies: Performance Year 3 VIII (Distinction): this may be profession. You can also apply for additional hours • International Baccalaureate promotion and PR, music video, and television and Traditions • Major Project demonstrated at audition or on with a Conservatoire tutor of your choice to help Diploma: 28 points music programming. • Professional Portfolio • Professional Media Contexts your audition recording support your studies and develop your skills in • GCSE English language at Grade and Practice • A Levels: EE complementary areas. 4 or above, or equivalent. Designing and working on real-world projects with Year 3 • Critical Music Futures • BTEC Diploma: PP clients will enable you to add professional jobs to your • Principal Study: Performance/ • Professional Academic • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP You will have opportunities to perform in our five new For full entry requirements and portfolio. You will also have opportunities for work Composition/Music Technology Development • International Baccalaureate public performance venues, including our stunning fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses placements with key organisations within the UK • Live Project/Collaborative Project/ Diploma: 24 points 500-seat Bradshaw Hall, and make use of our music industries and benefit from our membership Work Placement • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or seven industry-standard recording studios and 100 of UK Music’s Music Academic Partnership, designed • Language of Music: Specialisms above, or equivalent, including practice rooms. Each year you will have more choice to maximise the employability of students. • Contextual Studies: Specialisms English language. and opportunities to specialise in your studies. In your final year, you will work towards a final project Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/music-industries-ba relevant to your own professional aspirations. Year 4 (optional modules) For full entry requirements and • Final Recital, Composition This course can also be accessed via a fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/music-bmus portfolio or Music Technology foundation year. Please see page 218. portfolio • Final Project • Choice of optional modules

» THE HIGHEST RATING FOR OVERALL RELATED COURSES » BENEFIT FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP SATISFACTION (93%) AMONG UK CONSERVATOIRES 170 BA (Hons) Media and Communication OF UK MUSIC’S MUSIC ACADEMIC National Student Survey 2019. 158 BA (Hons) Music Journalism PARTNERSHIP. 194 BA (Hons) Public Relations and Media UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 32 www.bcu.ac.uk/music-vid 112

174 175 M “I chose to do Music Technology as I have a passion for computing, electronics and music – the course was a perfect way to fit them all together.” EWAN ROYCROFT

BSc (Hons) BCUCEBE Music Technology BCUCEBE School of Computing and Digital Technology

Do you want to work in the fast-evolving music and Content includes: audio industries? Our Music Technology degree is CAMPUS aimed at the technical music producer, and will Year 1 City Centre train you to use technology to create, record and • Acoustic Fundamentals distribute music. We will provide you with industry • Sound Recording DURATION connections, live projects and a wide, in-depth • Sequencing and Synthesis 3 years full-time knowledge of the field. • Audio Electronics 4 years sandwich Year 2 UCAS CODE You will benefit from the Royal Birmingham • Sampling, Editing and Production W350 Conservatoire’s £57 million teaching and performance • Recording, Production and facility, a first of its kind for the digital age offering Delivery ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the perfect fusion of traditional and contemporary • Digital Signal Processing • A Levels: BBB including creativity. Featuring 9,000 square metres of purpose- • Acoustic Applications a technology, science, designed teaching, rehearsal and state-of-the- mathematics or computing- art performance space, it offers you unrivalled Year 3 related subject opportunities. The audio and video digital infrastructure • Individual Honours Project • BTEC Diploma: in a technology, is designed to enhance and support live performance • Multi-channel Sound Production science, or computing-related and allow you to experiment with new technologies. • Production and Mastering subject, combined with other • Game Audio Level 3 qualifications to achieve There are also various opportunities for you to interact • New Interfaces for Musical min. 120 UCAS points with industry professionals, through guest lectures Expression OR Digital • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM and masterclasses, and work with musicians who Audio Effects in a technology, science, or are well versed in classical, folk, jazz and rock music. computing-related subject Discover a wide range of placement opportunities, • Access to HE Diploma: enabling you to gain valuable first-hand experience, See website as well as the chance for work experience with • International Baccalaureate reputable companies, some of whom provide Diploma: 30 points specialist technical solutions for music festivals. • GCSE English language and Our courses have an excellent reputation, and mathematics at Grade 4 or our graduates go on to shape the future of the above, or equivalent music industry. Travelling abroad and broadening • GCSE music at Grade 4 or your horizons is also an option, as you have a above, Music Theory Grade 5, wonderful opportunity to take part in an exchange or proficiency of performance with the University of Rochester in the USA. on one instrument equivalent to ABRSM or RockSchool Grade 5. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/music-tech For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses » 100% OVERALL SATISFACTION National Student Survey 2019.

UCAS POINTS: 120 www.bcu.ac.uk/music-tech-vid

176 177 N N “It all comes down to giving the best “My favourite thing about BCU is the amount of care to your patients and it’s so resources that it has to offer for your studies! rewarding when you feel confident There’s the library, the lecturers, Moodle and knowledgeable enough to make (the online learning platform) and more. It’s a difference to a patient’s life.” easy to find answers to any questions you may have. Don’t be afraid to ask anything!” HARRIET DEVLIN HARRY LOWE

BSc (Hons) bcunursingteam Nursing bcuhels School of Nursing and Midwifery

Our state-of-the-art simulation facilities and Content includes: AVAILABLE PATHWAYS: placement opportunities with Midlands NHS CAMPUS Trusts and non-NHS providers give you the ideal Years 1 and 2 (integrated): Adult Nursing | BSc (Hons) B740 (Jan intake) B741 (Sept intake) Mental Health Nursing | BSc (Hons) B760 (Jan intake) B762 City South preparation for a rewarding career in nursing – and • What is Nursing? (Sept intake) an opportunity to transform the way people are cared • Assessing Needs and Planning Throughout the course, you will develop a range of clinical skills DURATION and the underpinning knowledge to prepare you to meet the holistic Develop the knowledge, skills and values you will need to meet the for in the future. Care 3 years full-time needs of a diverse adult population. In addition to the core modules, mental health needs of a diverse population. This may be empowering • Providing and Evaluating Care you will undertake four adult field-specific modules and be assessed individuals on their journeys to recovery, or providing ongoing high- • Introduction to Leadership and UCAS CODE in a range of clinical placement areas across the West Midlands to quality care to support people of all ages so that they can experience Our BSc (Hons) Nursing course is integrated for Teamwork See pathway develop your role as a competent practitioner. a full, active and meaningful life. the first two years of the course meaning that, for • Professional Practice university-based activities, all fields of nursing work • Improving Quality and Safety in a Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/adult-nursing Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/mh-nursing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS together. Your final year of study will be specific to Global Context • A Levels: BBB including Health whichever field you have chosen to specialise in – • Leadership and Co-ordinating Child Nursing | BSc (Hons) B730 (Jan intake) B731 (Sept intake) Adult, Learning Disability and Mental Health Nursing and Social Care, Human Adult, Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health. Care can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see Biology, Biology, Physics, The focus is on delivering family-centred care across all age ranges page 218. Chemistry, Psychology, Social You will gain essential hands-on clinical skills through with a wide variety of health and mental health needs in an ever- Year 3 (field-specific) Science or Applied Science placements, all of which will be specific to your chosen changing and increasingly technical and high-dependency healthcare • Nursing Care • BTEC Diploma: combined with field of nursing, which will involve care and compassion system. The exposure to a diverse range of placements across the • Medicines Management and one A Level/two AS Levels/ that reassures patients/service users and their families city allows you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills required to Applied Physiology subsidiary diploma to achieve that a professional is at their side. You will learn how function as a caring, compassionate and competent nurse. • Leadership and Decision-making min. 120 UCAS points, including to assess, implement, plan and evaluate care for in Nursing Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/child-nursing Health and Social Care, Society, patients in a variety of settings during your training. • Delivering High-quality, Safe Health and Development, Nursing Care Learning Disability Nursing | BSc (Hons) B761 (Sept intake only) Science or equivalents We train the largest number of undergraduate nurses • Professional Practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: in the UK (Higher Education Statistics Agency data, You will learn how to meet the complex health needs of people DDM in Health and Social 2016/17) so are well placed to offer you first-hand with learning disabilities in a person-centred way by developing a Care, Society, Health and access to a network of invaluable contacts through range of clinical skills. Teaching and learning involves service users Development or Science our extensive partnerships with NHS Trusts. in classroom settings, ensuring that throughout the course, the (including Public Services) experiences and health needs of people with learning disabilities are All offers are subject to a successful interview plus satisfactory your prime focus which in turn prepares you sensitively for a variety of equivalent Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring • Access to HE Diploma: Service checks. practice placements. See website Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/ld-nursing • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 30 points • GCSE English language, mathematics and health and social care or a science at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

For full entry requirements and ACCREDITATION » OVER 99% OF OUR NURSING GRADUATES fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses WERE IN WORK AND/OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS Destinations of Leavers from UCAS POINTS: Higher Education survey 2016/17. 120 www.bcu.ac.uk/child-nursing-vid www.bcu.ac.uk/ldn-vid

178 179 N N “Training in two fields of nursing gives you “You will undertake a variety of practice the opportunity to increase your career placements covering a wide range opportunities in a healthcare system which of settings and across the lifespan. increasingly needs nurses to be equipped with Employability on qualifying is extremely a wider variety of skills and knowledge.” high as the role is in demand.” BEN APPLEBY, COURSE LEADER SALLY MCCONVILLE, LECTURER

MSci bcunursingteam bcunursingteam FdSc Nursing bcuhels bcuhels Nursing Associate School of Nursing and Midwifery School of Nursing and Midwifery

Our four-year MSci Nursing dual registration degree Content includes: This two-year course was developed to support the Content includes: prepares you to practise in two fields of nursing. introduction of a new nursing role and is a work-based CAMPUS CAMPUS When you qualify, you will be able to apply for nursing Years 1 and 2 (integrated): learning course aimed at experienced Healthcare Year 1 City South City South posts in either field of practice, and for a wide variety • What is Nursing? Assistants who want to develop themselves to become • Essentials of Care Delivery for of nursing posts which value a qualification in your • Assessing Needs and Planning Care a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). the Nursing Associate DURATION DURATION specific dual field. • Providing and Evaluating Care • Person and Family-centred 4 years full-time 2 years full-time • Introduction to Leadership and Approaches to Care Delivery Teamwork The FdSc Nursing Associate is a full-time course • Professional Values and UCAS CODE UCAS CODE Available options: • Professional Practice delivered at our City South Campus. You will attend Parameters of Practice See pathway Adult and Mental Health | 1047 TBC • (Sept), TBC • Improving Quality and Safety in a university one day a week and also attend a placement • Safe Administration of Medication (Jan) www.bcu.ac.uk/adult-mh-nursing in a variety of settings across the four fields of nursing, Global Context for the Nursing Associate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Adult and Child | 1046 (Sept), TBC (Jan) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS as well as working in your permanent work area. • Leadership and Co-ordinating Care • A Levels: ABB including Health www.bcu.ac.uk/adult-child-nursing • A Levels: minimum of Grade D Year 2 and Social Care, Human • Adult and Learning Disabilities | 1044 in one subject or two AS Levels You will study four Level 4 modules in the first year Year 3 (field-specific) • Essentials of Research and Biology, Biology, Physics, (Sept only) www.bcu.ac.uk/adult-ld-nursing at minimum of Grade D which cover key theory and practice knowledge and • Nursing Care Innovative Practice Chemistry, Psychology, Social • Mental Health and Child | 1048 (Sept), TBC • BTEC Certificate: M skills to include person and family-centred care, • Medicines Management and • Advancing Clinical Skills, Science or Applied Science (Jan) www.bcu.ac.uk/mh-child-nursing • BTEC Diploma: PP professional values, the parameters of an RNA’s role Applied Physiology Knowledge and Leadership for • BTEC Diploma: combined with • Mental Health and Learning Disabilities | 1049 • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP and safe administration of medication. The second-year • Leadership and Decision-making the Nursing Associate one A Level/two AS Levels/ (Sept only) www.bcu.ac.uk/mh-ld-nursing • Access to HE Diploma: Pass modules focus on leadership and mentoring skills, in Nursing • Exploring Health Inequalities subsidiary diploma to achieve • Learning Disabilities and Child | 1045 • NVQ Level 3 full diploma health sociology and health promotion and you will • Professional Practice and Health Promotion min. 128 UCAS points, including (Sept only) www.bcu.ac.uk/ld-child-nursing • NVQ Level 2 plus written paper also study key elements of evidence-based practice. Health and Social Care, Society, – essay (1,500 words) Year 4 (field-specific): Health and Development, In your first two years, you will study with BSc • Portfolio of evidence: See You will also complete a portfolio of evidence that is • Appraising Nursing Care Science or equivalents colleagues on modules with integrated theoretical website compiled over the two years as part of the practice • Developing Leadership and • BTEC Extended Diploma: content, where you will learn with students from • GCSE English language and competencies assessments. On successful completion Decision-making DDD in Health and Social all fields of nursing, developing confidence and mathematics at Grade 4 or of the course you will be eligible to apply to be • Delivering Research-based Safe Care, Society, Health and competence in working with and caring for people above, or equivalent. registered on the NMC Nursing Associate register. Quality Care Development or Science across their lifespan, with a range of health needs. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/nursing-associate (including Public Services) For full entry requirements and During your third and fourth year, you will take equivalent fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses field-specific modules aligned to practice • Access to HE Diploma: placements, which will help to develop proficiency See website in your chosen fields of practice. In Year 4, you • International Baccalaureate will also develop your ability to use research to Diploma: 30 points make well-informed evidence-based decisions, an • GCSE English language, important facet of leadership in nursing practice. mathematics and health and social care or a science at All offers are subject to a successful interview plus satisfactory Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. For full entry requirements and ACCREDITATION » OVER 99% OF OUR NURSING GRADUATES WERE IN fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses WORK AND/OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17.

UCAS POINTS: On successful completion you will be eligible to apply www.bcu.ac.uk/msci-nursing-vid to be entered on the NMC register for both fields of 128 nursing that you have studied.

180 181 O O “Operating theatre is like a little secret “The course definitely does prepare world with ODPs as the hidden, highly you to be an ODP – you spend a lot of skilled profession that has a massive time on clinical placement, so by the impact on people’s lives. This course time you finish you’re ready to hit the has opened my eyes to new and exciting ground running.” opportunities within the NHS.” REBECCA CULLEN LISA TAYLOR

DipHE bcuhels bcuhels BSc (Hons) Operating Department bcuhels bcuhels Operating Department Practice Practice School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences

Operating Department Practitioner courses at Content includes: Operating Department Practitioner courses at Content includes: Birmingham City University have an excellent track Birmingham City University have an excellent track CAMPUS CAMPUS record of developing high-quality professionals Year 1 record of developing high-quality professionals who Year 1 City South City South who meet the needs of a range of care providers • Student Transition to Higher meet the needs of a range of care providers nationally. • Introduction to Bioscience nationally. Your preparation for employment at Education, Becoming an Allied Your preparation for employment at the end of your • Caring in the Perioperative DURATION DURATION the end of your course is maximised by exposure Healthcare Professional degree is maximised by exposure to quality placement Environment 2 years full-time 3 years full-time to quality placement learning experiences and the • Introduction to Surgical Practice learning experiences and the development of • Introduction to Anaesthetic development of transferable skills. This is reflected • Introduction to Bioscience transferable skills. and Post-anaesthetic Care UCAS CODE UCAS CODE in consistent and exceptionally high employment • Caring in the Perioperative • Introduction to Surgical Practice B990 B772 rates on graduation. Environment This specially designed three-year BSc (Hons) Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS programme thoroughly prepares you for safe Year 2 • Applied Biosciences • A Levels: CCD This specially designed two-year Diploma will prepare • A Levels: BBC including Health and effective care delivery in the perioperative • Developing Surgical Practice • Developing Surgical Practice • BTEC Diploma: DD in Health you to become a fully qualified Operating Department and Social Care, Human Biology, environment, and provides you with the transferable • Managing Anaesthetic Care • Developing Anaesthetic and and Social Care, Society, Practitioner (ODP) and apply for registration with Biology, Physics, Chemistry, skills to work in other acute care settings. and Post-anaesthetic Care Post-anaesthetic Care Health and Development, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Applied Science, Psychology or • Influences on Perioperative • Evidence-based Practice for Science or equivalents The ODP is a vital member of the operating theatre Social Science at Grade B All of your learning will be focused on developing you Practice the Allied Health Professional • BTEC Extended Diploma: team, whose role varies from day to day. • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Health as a potential Operating Department Practitioner MMM in Health and Social and Social Care, Society, Health (ODP), and how you work within the wider healthcare Year 3 Care, Society, Health and We will train you to work alongside surgeons, and Development, Applied team to deliver safe, effective and high-quality • Enhanced Surgical Skills Development, Science anaesthetists, nurses and healthcare support workers, Science, Science or equivalents care to patients. The course is taught by our highly • Enhanced Anaesthetic and or equivalents with your job as an ODP being to ensure that every • BTEC Extended Diploma: experienced staff, using a variety of methods to help Post-anaesthetic Care • Access to HE Diploma: operation is as safe and effective as possible. DMM in Health and Social you get the most from your study. You will explore • Transition to Registered See website Care, Society, Health and clinical care principles, leadership, values, ethics, Practitioner • International Baccalaureate This course will help you respond to changes in Development, Applied Science, research, physiology and healthcare policy. • Changing Demands and Diploma: 24 points healthcare needs and priorities – and even better, Science or equivalents Notions within the Wider • GCSE English language, you can qualify as an ODP in two years. You will • Access to HE Diploma: The development of clinical skills, teamworking and Healthcare Context mathematics and science at spend 60% of your time on this course on work See website leadership, underpinned by a strong evidence base, Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. placement, receiving hands-on training in the • International Baccalaureate aims to ensure that you are ready to deliver optimal hospital environment. care on qualification and apply for registration with Diploma: 28 points the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). For full entry requirements and • GCSE English language, Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/odp-diphe fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses mathematics and science at Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/odp All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, Occupational Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, Occupational For full entry requirements and Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

ACCREDITATION » 100% OF GRADUATES IN WORK AND/OR ACCREDITATION » 94% OF STUDENTS ON THIS COURSE FELT FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS THAT THEY HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY Destinations of Leavers from WHAT THEY HAD LEARNED Higher Education survey 2016/17. National Student Survey 2019. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 88 112

182 183 P P “I really love being a part of “When I was unsure about my Final Major something that is bigger and Project, I was given maximum support greater than myself. The idea from my lecturers. I am thankful for having of saving lives is what keeps so many amazing mentors; if it wasn’t for me going.” their guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have so far.” CARL DOWLING KLAUDIA MORGALLA

BSc (Hons) bcuhels viscombirminghamcityuniversity BA (Hons) Paramedic Science* bcuhels bcuphoto Photography School of Health Sciences Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

Paramedics are highly competent healthcare Content includes: This course combines creative, technical and Content includes: professionals who work in a fast-paced environment theoretical approaches to the study of photography. CAMPUS CAMPUS to provide urgent and emergency care across a wide Year 1 It is designed to help you build, develop and sustain Year 1 City South City Centre range of challenging situations. You will learn to • Developing Clinical Practice your creative career as a contemporary image • Introduction to Visual be part of an inter-professional healthcare team • Community-based Practice maker. Throughout the three years of the course you Communication DURATION DURATION providing emergency and community-based care to a • Preparation for Clinical Practice will learn to think about, engage with and produce • Principles and Practice of 3 years full-time 3 years full-time variety of patients. Due to changes in the Health and • Foundations of Paramedic Practice creative work in the highly changeable medium of Photography Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations, this photographic practice. • Narrative UCAS CODE UCAS CODE course is being updated and is subject to validation. Year 2 • Enterprise of Photography 7B23 W640 • Advancing Clinical Practice • Discourse The course will help you develop a range of skills • Clinical Decision-making and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Being a modern paramedic you will develop ENTRY REQUIREMENTS including the practical and technical approaches Diagnosis Year 2 • A Levels: BBB including Health interpersonal and communications skills as well as • A Levels: BBC needed to make images today. It also focuses on • Evidence-based Practice • Context of Photography and Social Care, Human critical adaptive thinking and care provision within • BTEC Diploma: D*D* thinking critically, problem-solving and developing • Maternity, Obstetrics and • Live Project Biology, Biology, Physics, stressful situations. You will also develop decision- • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM all the wider skills and knowledge seen as Paediatric Care • Collaborative Practice or Chemistry, Applied Science, making skills to enable you to deliver high-quality, • Access to HE Diploma: essential for a career in the creative industries. • Trauma and Advanced Life Support Work Placement Psychology or Social Science at patient-centred care. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Identifying Direction Grade B • International Baccalaureate You will undertake a range of practical projects in our Year 3 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Health You will spend a significant amount of your time Diploma: 28 points. photographic studios and on location. You will also • The Application of Research and In your second year, you will have and Social Care, Society, Health consolidating your theoretical knowledge and skills in learn how to select, edit and present your best work the Evidence Base the opportunity to replace 20 credits and Development, Public practice placement settings which will prepare you to If your application is progressed, as well as how to work professionally with picture • Assessment and Management of of study with a work placement or Services, Science or equivalents become a registered paramedic with the Health and you will be invited to provide a editors, art directors and curators. The course will Minor Illness and Injury exchange programme. • BTEC Extended Diploma: Care Professions Council. You will spend a significant portfolio of your creative work encourage you in an exploration of many different kinds • Management, Leadership and DDM in Health and Social period of time on placement each academic year (physical or digital). Guidance of photographic subject areas, for example portraiture, Inter-professional Working Year 3 Care, Society, Health and and this will include working alongside registered will be provided on how to do still life, landscape, architecture, documentary, art, • Refining Clinical Practice • Critical Practice Development, Public Services, paramedic practitioners. this. For further advice, see fashion, product, moving image and photojournalism. • Major Project Science or equivalents www.bcu.ac.uk/viscom-portfolio. • Access to HE Diploma: You will have access to the state-of-the-art training What underpins this course is the question as to what See website facilities at our City South Campus. You will use our For full entry requirements and photography and images are becoming in the 21st breathing and talking manikin as well as frontline Century and how they function as one of the most • International Baccalaureate fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses ambulance equipment. relevant and significant forces in shaping society. Diploma: 28 points • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/paramedic Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/photography including English language, mathematics and a science, All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, Occupational This course can also be accessed via a or equivalent. Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and *subject to validation fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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FdA MyBCU MyBCU BA (Hons) Foundation Degree in BirminghamCityUniversity BirminghamCityUniversity Popular Music Popular Music Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Faculty of Arts, Design and Media

This two-year course provides the training and Content includes: This course provides the training and skills Content includes: skills necessary for a wide range of careers within necessary for a wide range of careers within the CAMPUS CAMPUS the music industry. You will develop understanding Year 1 music industry. You will develop understanding of Year 1 South and City College South and City College of the commercial music sector, study musical • MIDI, Audio and Studio Techniques the global commercial music sector, study musical • MIDI, Audio and Studio Birmingham Birmingham output and techniques, and improve your creativity, (MAST) output and techniques, and improve your creativity, Techniques (MAST) professionalism and practical musicianship to a level • Working Live (Performance or professionalism and practical musicianship to a level • Working Live (Performance or needed for music industry employment. Live Sound) needed for graduate employment. Live Sound) • Understanding Style • Contextual Study in Action DURATION DURATION • Show Me The Money (Music Industry) • The Music Industry 2 years full-time 3 years full-time The foundation degree is focused on developing the • Technical Development (Instrument, The full three-year Honours degree develops both • Technical Development practical and transferable skills required to make the practical and transferable skills required to make Music Technology or Composition) (Instrument, Music Technology UCAS CODE you industry-ready. With experienced staff and UCAS CODE you industry-ready, and the contextual understanding • Creative Portfolio or Composition) W34F excellent resources – including three recording W342 and academic rigour inherent in high-level study. • Creative Portfolio studios, seven rehearsal rooms, two sequencing With experienced staff and excellent resources – Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS suites and a 600-capacity working venue on site – ENTRY REQUIREMENTS including three recording studios, seven rehearsal • Production Cycle (creative group Year 2 • A Levels: DD including Music you will enjoy exciting, creative opportunities and • A Levels: CCC including Music rooms, two sequencing suites and a 600-capacity commission) • Production Cycle (creative • BTEC Diploma: MP a supportive environment. • BTEC Diploma: DD working venue on site – you will enjoy exciting, creative • Personal Development group commission) • BTEC Extended Diploma: PPP • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM opportunities and a supportive environment. • Technical Development 2 • Music Business and Personal • Access to HE Diploma: Your principal study can be in performance, music • Access to HE Diploma: • Showcase/Product Development Portfolio 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 technology, live sound or composition. All students 60 credits overall with 45 at Your principal study can be in performance, music • Professional Music Practice • Technical Development 2 • International Baccalaureate receive weekly one-to-one instrumental sessions, Level 3 technology, live sound or composition. You will also (modelled work experience) • Music Critique and Analysis Diploma: 24 points overall delivered by our highly qualified visiting instrumental • International Baccalaureate develop the musical and creative skills required by • Promoted Showcase/Product • GCSE English language at specialists in their chosen specialism of either vocals, Diploma: 24 points a performer, composer or producer, learn how to Grade 4 or above, or equivalent guitar, bass, drums or keyboards. • GCSE English Language at work well in teams and demonstrate leadership, Year 3 • Audition. Grade 4 or above, or equivalent organisation and decision-making skills. • Music as Art This course will help you to develop a profile suitable • Audition. • Advanced Techniques for For full entry requirements and for an artist looking for employment within the This course will help you to develop a profile suitable Emerging Artists fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses music industry and reflect on individual progress For full entry requirements and for an artist looking for employment within the • International Music Business as an artist, learning how to improve along the fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses music industry, and to develop a clear conceptual way. South and City College Birmingham graduates understanding of connected issues and narratives, Realisation have gone on to work with BBC Radio 1/1Xtra, BBC researching deeply into current musicology and • Major Project Introducing, Craig David and Sydney Opera House. practice. All students receive weekly one-to-one instrumental sessions, delivered by our highly qualified Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/popular-music-fda visiting instrumental specialists.

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186 187 P P “Although BCU is a massive university, you don’t “I had the most amazing experience on the feel like just a number. This is down to the great Product and Furniture degree course. There student support services with outstanding was such a wide range of projects and skills facilities and amazing lecturers who have learned over the three years, which meant I both strong knowledge as well as recent and was able to discover the niche of design I am relevant practical experience to pass on.” truly passionate about.” BEN HOBBIS ALICE EVANS

BA (Hons) bcuhels BCU_BSoAD BA (Hons) Primary Education with bcuhels Product and Furniture Design Qualified Teacher Status Birmingham School of Architecture and Design School of Education and Social Work

Our BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course Content includes: Product and Furniture Design is the ideal choice if you Content includes: provides you with a variety of dynamic and diverse are interested in a career as a designer, maker and CAMPUS CAMPUS opportunities that will equip you to engage, motivate Year 1 developer of products and furniture. Learn a range Year 1 City South City Centre and inspire young learners in a wide range of schools. • An opportunity to choose your of research and design methods alongside continual • Design Principles and Processes subject study area and develop practical skills development while live student • Contextual and Cultural Studies DURATION DURATION your understanding of key areas of projects enhance your employability. • Design Visualisation 3 years full-time 3 years full-time This innovative programme is responsive to new the curriculum • Materials and the Made Object initiatives in primary education and will enable you • First teaching placement – you’ll • Scales of Manufacture UCAS CODE UCAS CODE to become a highly effective and reflective teacher. be in school from the first term Our BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design X120 W243 Successful completion of the course offers you a and throughout the year course focuses on the design and development of Year 2 degree and a teaching qualification. creative, contemporary and innovative products • Interactive, practical, engaging, • Design Communication ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and furniture, considering user-centred design, thought-provoking and challenging • Design Synthesis • A Levels: BBC The course comprises five strands that combine to • A Levels: BBC sustainability, social context and commercial sessions designed to develop your • Design Focus • BTEC Diploma: D*D* enable you to develop your skills and knowledge • BTEC Diploma: D*D* understanding. You will be encouraged to explore teaching ability • Collaborative Practice (optional) • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM to become a committed, creative and confident • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM materials, techniques and processes in relation to • Work Placement (optional) • Access to HE Diploma: primary school teacher. The strands are as follows: • Access to HE Diploma: scales of manufacture, from one-off bespoke design Year 2 • Live Project (optional) 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Core (English, mathematics and science and/ 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 to design for standardised mass production. • Opportunities for an international of which 40 should be at Merit or the prime and specific areas of learning from • International Baccalaureate teaching experience in a number Year 3 or Distinction the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum) Diploma: 28 points. Live projects with external partners and exposure to of European countries • Design in Context • International Baccalaureate • Professional Studies professional designers/makers take place throughout • An opportunity to undertake a • Major Project (Research Diploma: 28 points • Foundation (all other National Curriculum subjects For full entry requirements and the course to develop personal practice, communication placement in a Special Educational and Analysis) • Five GCSEs, including English and/or the prime and specific areas of learning from fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses skills and develop your understanding of potential Needs School • Major Design Project language, mathematics and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum) career paths. Working on live projects provides you (Development and Realisation) science at Grade 4 or above • Subject Study with invaluable skills, enhancing your employability. Year 3 (equivalents accepted for • School-based Training. • Careers events and support for English, mathematics and Studying in the ‘manufacturing Midlands’ provides finding your first job science; other two must be These strands are repeated in each year of a valuable opportunity to discover and develop your • Additional sessions from outside actual GCSEs). study to enable you to build up your knowledge, own identity as a product and furniture designer in understanding and skills in each key area. The speakers including NQTs and the heart of one of the UK’s most creative regions. school-based and University-based aspects of the headteachers For full entry requirements and training course are interlinked and interdependent. • An opportunity to research areas Full information: fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses of your own interest through the www.bcu.ac.uk/product-furniture-design Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/primary-education Research in Education module This course can also be accessed via a All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, Occupational foundation year. Please see page 218. Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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188 189 P P “The course will include theoretical concepts, “Property Development and Planning is an practical skills, law and legislation as well as excellent course; it provides students with mental health and substance misuse. We are skills and knowledge to plan liveable and working closely with force areas to ensure resilient cities, generating positive and long- that students are equipped with the skills term impacts on the built environment.” necessary for a career in law enforcement.” ZUZANA MUCKOVA JONATHAN JACKSON, COURSE DIRECTOR

BSc (Hons) BCUsocscience BCUCEBE BSc (Hons)/MPlan Professional Policing bcusocsciences BCUCEBE Property Development and Planning School of Social Sciences School of Engineering and the Built Environment

This course is licensed by the policing professional Content includes: Our Property Development and Planning course Content includes: body, the College of Policing, and will be delivered will provide you with the skills you need to achieve CAMPUS CAMPUS by subject matter experts and experienced Year 1 Chartered Town Planner status. You will develop Year 1 City Centre City Centre practitioners (including retired police officers) with • Policing in England and Wales knowledge of the processes, procedures and practices • Built Environment Technology a wealth of subject expertise to prepare you with • Models of Policing and Intelligence required for the effective design, management and • Introduction to Valuation DURATION DURATION key transferable skills required for the role of • The Criminal Justice System in financing of sustainable places. • Professional Environmental and 3 years full-time 3 years full-time (BSc) Police Constable. England and Wales Materials Science 4 years full-time (MPlan) • Criminal Investigation and Forensics • Integrated Digital Design: UCAS CODE 4 years sandwich (BSc) The course has been designed in line with the Residential 1004 5 years sandwich (MPlan) This course has been developed through consultation Year 2 requirements of the Royal Town Planning Institute with a range of police service areas and the College 7 years part-time (MPlan) (RTPI). We will help you to develop professional • Criminal Law and Police Powers Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of Policing, to give you the opportunity to examine the skills so you can design, create and maintain • Policing and Ethics • Design and Development in the • A Levels: BBC fundamental concepts of policing whilst also developing UCAS CODE places of high quality and strong design. • Investigative Interviewing Skills Built and Natural Environment • BTEC Diploma: D*D* the practical and transferable skills you need for a K251 (BSc), K252 (MPlan) • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion • Building Pathology • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM career in law enforcement. You will learn to assess how property development • Data and Decision-making • Access to HE Diploma: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS can affect individuals and groups and understand Year 3 • Smart Policies and Plans 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 The course will help to develop your critical • A Levels: BBC development plans, policies and projects. There will • Organisation and Leadership • International Baccalaureate thinking about policing, policy and practice through • BTEC Diploma: D*D* also be opportunities to analyse the physical, technical, within Policing Year 3 Diploma: 28 points complementary modules encompassing the theory and • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM legal, environmental and political factors affecting • Policing Futures • Urban Design Practice in Context • GCSE English language and principles of operational policing, legislation and police • Access to HE Diploma: development decisions. • Tackling Terrorism • Professionalism and Citizenship mathematics at Grade 4 or powers, structured interviewing skills and much more. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Independent Research Project • Property Marketing above, or equivalent. and 15 at Level 2 or 3, with a By studying this course, you will become aware of and • Drivers of Change To develop these skills, you will be involved in practical minimum of 12 from any units sensitive to the complexities and variety within and • Individual Honours Project/ For full entry requirements and activities, events and will be exposed to a range awarded at Merit or Distinction between different communities, as well as evaluating Integrated Master’s Project fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses of guest speakers. These speakers will be from a • International Baccalaureate community participation and empowerment. range of criminal justice and public sector agencies Diploma: 28 points Year 4 (MPlan) as well as police officers of all operational levels. • GCSE English language and Full information: • Tools for Managing Sustainability mathematics at Grade 4 or www.bcu.ac.uk/property-develop-plan Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/policing • Placemaking above, or equivalent. BSc (Hons) Property Development and • Transitions for Sustainable This course can also be accessed via a Planning can also be accessed via a Futures For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. foundation year. Please see page 218. • Professional Practice fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • Individual Integrated Master’s Project

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112 112 Combined accreditation (MPlan), spatial accreditation (BSc) 190 191 P P “The variety of lecturers means that you get to experience a variety of different teaching styles and tips on how to succeed. This variety also helps you find a technique that works for you!” ABBY HOWES

BSc (Hons) BCUsocscience Psychology bcusocsciences School of Social Sciences

Make sense of the real world through gaining a Content includes: AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: deep understanding of how the core and specialised CAMPUS areas in psychology contribute to our understanding Year 1 Psychology and Counselling | BSc (Hons) 1034 Psychology with Sociology | BSc (Hons) LC38 City Centre of contemporary issues, as well as looking at the • Introduction to Psychology role of brain function across multiple psychological • Psychology and Research Skills Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling degree will be of Sociology helps us make sense of the societies in which we live DURATION particular interest if you are thinking about a career as a Counselling and our place within them. Our Psychology with Sociology course perspectives. You will apply scientific reasoning • Contemporary Issues and Applied 3 years full-time Psychologist, Psychotherapist or Counsellor. It has been carefully brings together two closely interrelated areas, allowing you to gain and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key Psychology 4 years sandwich developed to enable graduates to gain the required knowledge base, significant knowledge and insight. transferable skills in communication, teamwork • Introduction to Psychopathology 5 years part-time and problem-solving. practical skill and emotional awareness and maturity required for these, normally postgraduate professions. Our focus on contemporary and innovative learning practices will Year 2 UCAS CODE help you gain key employability skills, such as communication, • Qualitative Research Methods An in-depth exploration of – among other things – human teamwork and problem-solving, as well as key skills in two innovative, C800 You will explore scientific approaches to understanding and Analysis development, mental health and distress, and practical listening intriguing disciplines. the mind, brain and behaviour, and demonstrate • Quantitative Research Methods and relationship-building skills will prepare you for a range of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS knowledge and understanding of the historical Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/psychology-sociology and Statistics people-focused roles with adults, young people and children. • A Levels: BBC and scientific underpinnings of the discipline of • Neuropsychology • BTEC Diploma: D*D* Psychology and how these underpinnings change Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling These specialist routes can also be accessed via a • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM across the core curriculum topic areas. foundation year. Please see page 218. Year 3 • Access to HE Diploma: Psychology with Criminology | BSc (Hons) MC98 • Lifespan Psychology 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 Our Psychology department works in partnership • Applied Social Psychology Our innovative criminology and psychology course will give you • International Baccalaureate with the nationally recognised Advance HE to • Integrative Psychology Project a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in Diploma: 28 points continually develop the quality of both our staff psychology and criminology contribute to our understanding of • GCSE English language and and the programme, focusing on self-development, contemporary issues. mathematics at Grade 4 or contemporary learning practices and integrating above, or equivalent. practice within the community. You will apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and For full entry requirements and Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degrees (including problem-solving. Additionally, you will also learn how psychology can fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses specialist routes) are accredited by the British be applied to explain certain aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. Psychological Society, and allow you to take a year-long industry placement or do a placement Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/psychology-criminology during your second year.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/psychology-bsc

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

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192 193 P Q “The course allows you to integrate your “My experience on the Quantity Surveying knowledge of several media elements course has allowed me to appreciate to create innovative PR strategies the opportunity and demand within the and techniques that are essential for construction industry. Our time spent on building a career within the PR field.” this course prepares us for a constantly evolving and rewarding career.” ESME WILSON QASIM KHATTAK

BA (Hons) bcumedia BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Public Relations and Media BirminghamSchoolofMedia BCUCEBE Quantity Surveying Birmingham Institute of Media and English School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Understand how and why brands, businesses, Content includes: Our Quantity Surveying course meets the demand for Content includes: charities and celebrities communicate with us and highly trained professionals and practitioners. Work CAMPUS CAMPUS use this knowledge to develop your own PR ideas. Year 1 collaboratively with tutors, practitioners, theorists Year 1 City Centre City Centre From the start, you will be in on the action – you will • Researching the Media and designers. Acquire skills that will allow you to • Built Environment Technology join our Eastside PR agency where you will work on and Communication shape the future of the built environment. • Introduction to the Built DURATION DURATION real campaigns creating exciting content, solving • Understanding Public Relations Environment 3 years full-time 3 years full-time problems, posting to social media, influencing • Events and Exhibitions Planning • Residential Quantification 4 years sandwich opinions and changing lives. • Media and Influencer Engagement You will learn from staff with a wealth of industry and Cost UCAS CODE 5 years part-time • Global and Community Impact experience and gain expertise in cost management, • Integrated Digital Design – P2P3 procurement and quantification skills. You will Residential Responding to both internal and external briefs, you UCAS CODE advance your career prospects by using our strong Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS will apply the knowledge and understanding you K240 links with employers, and apply what you learn • Live Production 2 Year 2 • A Levels: BBC develop in workshops to really put your skills into in a practical context through work placement • PR Concepts and Contexts • Built Environment Commercial • BTEC Diploma: D*D* practice, developing competencies and confidence ENTRY REQUIREMENTS opportunities and work on live projects for clients. • PR Planning and Delivery Technology • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM as an emerging PR professional. • A Levels: BBC • Faculty optional module • Cost Management • Access to HE Diploma: • BTEC Diploma: D*D* By studying on a course which is accredited by the • School of Media optional module • Commercial Management 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 Join a course recognised by the Chartered Institute • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you will • Integrated Digital Design for • International Baccalaureate of Public Relations, closely linked to industry and with • Access to HE Diploma: become knowledgeable about the legal, technical, Year 3 Complex Structures Diploma: 28 points the support of a mentor scheme with practitioners 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 managerial, economic, social and environmental • Major Project • GCSE English language and in the region. During the three years, you will learn and 15 at Level 2 or 3, with a aspects of construction projects and graduate as • Live Production 3 Year 3 mathematics at Grade 4 or how to plan PR campaigns and strategically select minimum of 12 from any units a confident professional who can manage both • Promotional Culture • Professionalism and Citizenship above, or equivalent. and implement a wide range of tactics, from media awarded at Merit or Distinction commercial and civil engineering projects. • Professional and Academic • Project Management briefings and press launches to social media and • International Baccalaureate Development • Civils Quantification and Cost For full entry requirements and influencer outreach, to get your message across. Diploma: 28 points Students on the programme could have the opportunity • Contract Practice fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses • GCSE English language and to take part in our US exchange programmes and our • Individual Honours Project A real highlight in your diary will be our renowned mathematics at Grade 4 or international competitions such as the Associated PR Students’ Conference, a major annual event, above, or equivalent. Schools of Construction (ASC) Design and Build respected and supported by industry that showcases competition, giving you an opportunity to apply your student achievements to PR professionals. Our For full entry requirements and skills to real-life projects. Our students have an course provides you with plenty of platforms to build impressive track record in these competitions and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses your profile and those all-important contacts, so have had the opportunity to travel to competitions in you can step into the industry with confidence. locations across the world including Dallas, Texas.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/pr-and-media Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/quantity-surveying

This course can also be accessed via a This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. foundation year. Please see page 218.

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194 195 R R “I chose this course because I felt that “I have enjoyed studying Real Estate I was helping to make people’s lives because of my amazing tutors. From law, that little bit easier and help them get construction and planning to investments, through one of the toughest times of valuation and capital markets, BCU has their lives.” prepared me for industry.” SUPRIYA SINGH TSVETOMIRA VINCENT

BSc (Hons) bcuhels BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy bcuhels BCUCEBE Real Estate School of Health Sciences School of Engineering and the Built Environment

This course prepares students for the role of working Content includes: Our Real Estate course comprises the skills and Content includes: as a therapeutic radiographer. You will be provided knowledge requirements for a successful career in CAMPUS CAMPUS with the knowledge and learn skills which will support Year 1 the professional property industry. The programme Year 1 City South City Centre your role as a member of the multidisciplinary cancer • Physics for Radiotherapy provides the tools with practical experience to • Built Environment Technology care team which requires you to provide effective • Professional and make key decisions in property finance and • Introduction to Valuation DURATION DURATION patient care together with the safe and practical Compassionate Care investment, asset management, valuation agency • Introduction to Property Markets 3 years full-time 3 years full-time administration of radiation treatments. • Principles of Oncology and development. • Professional Environmental and 6 years part-time 4 years sandwich and Radiotherapy Materials Science 5 years part-time • Radiotherapy Theory and UCAS CODE You will develop specialist skills through clinical Practice 1 By studying on an employer-focused course that Year 2 B822 placements in hospital cancer centres, and will UCAS CODE is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered • Design and Development in the consolidate those skills at the University using N230 Surveyors (RICS), you will gain a detailed understanding Year 2 Built and Natural Environment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS our Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training of real estate, and learn with a team of industry • Evidence-based Practice • Advanced Valuation Methods • A Levels: BBB which must (VERT) and advanced treatment planning facilities. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and academic experts who are dedicated to both • Radiotherapy Theory and • Property Asset Management include one science subject • A Levels: BBC academic study and industry collaboration. Practice 2 • Data and Decision-making from Physics, Biology, Your academic studies include subjects which • BTEC Diploma: D*D* • Applied Radiotherapy Technology Chemistry, Human Biology or form the scientific basis of radiotherapy practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM You will become equipped with the attributes you and Radiobiology Year 3 Applied Science and include an in-depth study of human anatomy • Access to HE Diploma: need to be successful in the industry by contributing • Applied Valuation • BTEC Diploma in Applied and physiology, radiation physics and radiobiology. 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 to market research for a real estate client, or Year 3 • Professionalism and Citizenship Science: combined with one You will also study the social and psychological and 15 at Level 2 or 3, with a undertaking valuable feasibility studies. Learn through • Radiography Research • Property Fund Management A Level/two AS Levels/ aspects of cancer care and the needs of patients. minimum of 12 from any units real-life projects and scenario-based case studies. • The Competent Radiotherapy • Property Marketing subsidiary diploma to achieve awarded at Merit or Distinction Practitioner • Individual Honours Project min. 120 UCAS points As you advance your knowledge of radiotherapy • International Baccalaureate This course helps you to understand the complex world • Advanced Management of the • BTEC Extended Diploma in practice and the science of oncology, you will develop Diploma: 28 points of property by studying management, technological, Oncology Patient Applied Science: DDM analytical skills and explore the research evidence that • GCSE English language and financial and legal issues so you can connect real estate • Access to HE Diploma: forms the basis of current and emergent practices. mathematics at Grade 4 or theory with practice. See website above, or equivalent. • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/radiotherapy Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/real-estate Diploma: 30 points For full entry requirements and All offers are subject to satisfactory interview, Occupational This course can also be accessed via a • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. foundation year. Please see page 218. including English language, mathematics and a science. This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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196 197 R “The staff are extremely supportive. If you are not clear about anything, they take the time to explain in a way that you understand. They are all very knowledgeable within their roles and very approachable.” ANGELA CARPENTER

FdSc bcuhels Rehabilitation Work bcuhels (Visual Impairment) School of Health Sciences

If you are a problem-solver and like working with Content includes: people, a career enabling those with sight loss and CAMPUS blindness to be independent may be for you. This Year 1 City South is the only course of its kind in the UK and we are a • Visual Impairment and major educator of rehabilitation workers. Professional Practice DURATION • Independent Living Skills 2 years full-time • Orientation and Mobility Theory The course is very practical and hands-on. Lectures and Practice UCAS CODE and online support will enhance your learning but B931 you will be putting skills into practice from week Year 2 one. Working with the individual, and as part of the • Professional Rehabilitation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS professional community, you develop specific skills Work Practice • A Levels: DD to help improve the mobility, independent living and • Independent Living Skills • Level 3 NVQ or Diploma or communication skills of people with all levels of and Low Vision Therapy equivalent (full award) visual impairment. • Orientation and Mobility for • Level 2 NVQ or Diploma (full Complex Environments award) plus a written paper People who have experienced visual impairment (details of content will be offer you a crucial insight and invaluable feedback provided by the admissions on your progress, and you gain a sense of personal tutor post-application) satisfaction from supporting people to live • 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or independently once again. above in English language (or equivalent, for example Successful completion of this course allows Key Skills Level 2, Adult entry to our two specialist top-up degrees. BSc Literacy Level 2 or CSE (Hons) Specialist Complex Needs Rehabilitation Grade 1) plus a written paper Work (Visual Impairment) teaches techniques (details of content will be to enhance your practice with adults who have a provided by the admissions wide range of additional complex needs including tutor post-application). deafblindness, dementia, mental health conditions and learning disability. BSc (Hons) Habilitation Work – Working with Children and Young People For full entry requirements and focuses on how visual impairment can impact on fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses the development of children and young people.

Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/rehab-work

All applications will be considered for one of our course selection days. All offers are subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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198 199 S S “This course provides an excellent “This is a fantastic opportunity to gain grounding in the field of computer QTS in Secondary PE at a new and science that can be taken into secondary thriving campus, with highly qualified schools and used to educate the and experienced staff.” workforce of tomorrow.” KAREN MCGRATH, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CHRISTINE SWAN, LECTURER

BSc (Hons) bcuhels bcuhels BSc (Hons) Secondary Computing bcuhels bcuhels Secondary Physical Education with QTS with QTS School of Education and Social Work School of Education and Social Work

Computing in schools is undergoing a significant Content includes: This course is an exciting opportunity for you to Content includes: CAMPUS revolution and the workforce of tomorrow will need CAMPUS train to be an accomplished and effective physical to be highly skilled technically. This degree course education practitioner in secondary schools. You City South Year 1 City South Year 1 combines the development of computer science • Specialist Computer Science will gain an insight into the professional practice of • Anatomy and Physiology DURATION subject knowledge with the understanding of modules DURATION a secondary school teacher while developing and • An Introduction to how computing can be taught in the classrooms embedding your subject and pedagogical knowledge. 3 years full-time • Exploration of teaching and 3 years full-time Physical Education of the future. learning in schools • Professional Studies • School placement to gain • School Placement UCAS CODE UCAS CODE You will explore the physical education national X130 experience of being a teacher X13B This three-year course is a mixture of practical and curriculum areas and discover approaches to teaching Year 2 theoretical development focusing on two different, each area. You will reflect on your vision of what Year 2 • Skill Acquisition ENTRY REQUIREMENTS but complementary, areas. On successful completion ENTRY REQUIREMENTS makes effective physical education and hone your • Specialist computer science content • Developing Your Pedagogy • A Levels: BBC of the course, you will gain a highly valued technical • A Levels: BBC, including pedagogical skills to match your vision. You will • Further school placement in Physical Education • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in related qualification that demonstrates an understanding of a relevant subject such also learn and develop your skills in professional • Development of understanding • Professional Studies subjects only computer science, and a teaching qualification that as Physical Education or practice by addressing the Teachers’ Standards and of what it means to be a • School Placement • BTEC Extended Diploma: enables you to teach the subject in secondary schools. Human Biology building evidence to demonstrate your professional DMM in related subjects only computing teacher • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in related competence and capability. • Access to HE Diploma: pass You will develop your computer science subject subjects only Year 3 with Merit/Distinction, knowledge through taught modules within the Faculty Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: Your academic subject work will be undertaken • Mastering Physical Education 60 credits with 45 credits of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. • Longer school placement DMM in related subjects only alongside students who are pursuing degrees in other • Professional Enquiry at Level 3 You will explore the combination of mathematical and • Understanding the issues affecting • Access to HE Diploma: 60 Sports and Physical Education disciplines, enabling • Professional Studies • International Baccalaureate scientific skills that employers expect within learning in the classroom credits with 45 credits at Level 3 you to widen your understanding as well as being • School Placement Diploma: 28 points this discipline. • International Baccalaureate taught by tutors who are leaders in their fields. • Five GCSEs, including English Diploma: 28 points language and mathematics at The course also develops you as a secondary school • Five GCSEs, including English Your course will be undertaken mainly at our City Grade 4 or above (equivalents teacher of computing where you will explore what it language, mathematics and South Campus, using the wide range of specialist accepted for English and means to apply your developing subject knowledge science at Grade 4 or above facilities. Please be aware that there may be a need mathematics; other two must to other learners of computer science. You will gain (equivalents accepted for to travel to teaching facilities at other sites for some be actual GCSEs). the skills and understanding to take up positions in English, mathematics and aspects of the course. You will have opportunities schools as a teacher of your subject with the potential science; other two must be to work with specialist teachers while on school For full entry requirements and to contribute fully to the life of the school. The actual GCSEs). placements, where you will be able to apply what you fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses course is designed around the Teachers’ Standards have learned and developed at University. and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/secondary-pe Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/secondary-computing All applications will be considered for one of our course selection All applications will be considered for one of our course selection days. All offers are subject to Occupational Health Clearance and days. All offers are subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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200 201 S S “As a teacher, you have the opportunity to “My tutors have always made what we are develop the knowledge and understanding of learning enjoyable and interactive. They pupils so that they have the interest to take made a real effort to get to know each their study further, apply knowledge to their student, which makes it so much easier to work and have a deeper appreciation for the approach them when you need support.” world around them.” JESS TOUT KEVIN MATTINSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL

BSc (Hons) bcuhels bcuhels BSc (Hons) Secondary Science bcuhels bcuhels Social Work (Biology) with QTS School of Education and Social Work School of Education and Social Work

This three-year course is a mixture of practical Content includes: Prepare for a career in challenging situations, Content includes: and theoretical development focusing on two different, working in ways that promote equality, diversity and CAMPUS CAMPUS but complementary, areas. On successful completion Year 1 social justice and making a real difference to people’s Year 1 City South City South of the course, you will gain a highly valued subject • Exploration of teaching and lives. Develop and apply skills, knowledge and values • Skills-based Learning qualification that demonstrates an understanding of learning in schools in ways that use critical reflection, develop emotional • Introduction to Law, Policy, DURATION DURATION science, and biology in particular. You will also gain • School placement to gain resilience and empower service users. Theoretical Models and 3 years full-time 3 years full-time a teaching qualification that enables you to teach the experience of being a teacher Value-based Practice subject in secondary schools. • Subject-specialist study in biology • Anti-discriminatory Practice UCAS CODE UCAS CODE • Supporting subject module in This course covers all aspects of social work, enabling • Human Growth and Development X13A L501 physical science (chemistry you to prepare for a career in a diverse range of • Shadowing Opportunity This programme develops your subject knowledge settings. A significant part of the course is spent on and physics) with a Social Care or Social ENTRY REQUIREMENTS to degree level in biology. However, there is the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS placement engaging with the realities of social work. Work Practitioner • A Levels: BBC including either recognition that, as a teacher in secondary schools, you • A Levels: BBC preferably Year 2 Biology, Human Biology or will be expected to be able to teach across the different including Health and Social Placements are in a range of social work-related • Development of understanding of Year 2 Environmental Science science disciplines, hence you follow a programme of Care, Human Biology, Biology, settings in local authorities, and independent and what it means to be a teacher • Deeper Understanding of Law, • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in a study in chemistry and physics in the first two years of Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, voluntary sectors. At least one placement will involve of science Theory and Social Work Methods related subject the degree. Social Science or Applied significant working and learning by undertaking • Further school placement • Developing Inter-professional • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Science statutory interventions. • Further subject-specialist study Working and Resilience in a related subject You will develop your biology subject knowledge • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in in biology • Introduction to Research Methods • Access to HE Diploma: through taught modules within the Faculty of Health, Health and Social Care, Society, The staff team are all registered social workers and have • Further subject module in physical • 70-day Placement pass with Merit/Distinction, 60 Education and Life Sciences, studying alongside Health and Development extensive experience of social work practice that brings science (chemistry and physics) credits with 45 credits at Level 3 students who are taking degrees in life sciences. or Science equivalent insight, depth, expertise and realism. Through strong Year 3 • International Baccalaureate Therefore, you will work with tutors who are actively • BTEC Extended Diploma: links with the profession on the front line, teaching Year 3 • Evidence-informed Practice Diploma: 28 points researching in their specialist fields. DMM in Health and Social reflects the current climate in social work practice. • Detailed look at the nature of the and Critical Analysis • Five GCSEs, including English Care, Society, Health and This course is regulated by Social Work England. subject in school and exploration • Advanced Application of Law language, mathematics and You will gain the skills and understanding to take up Development or Science of the issues affecting learning in and Policy science at Grade 4 or above positions in schools as a teacher of your subject with equivalent Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/social-work the classroom • 100-day Placement (equivalents accepted for the potential to contribute fully to the life of the school. • Access to HE Diploma: 60 The course is designed around the Teachers’ Standards • Longer school placement All offers are subject to a successful interview plus satisfactory • Developing Critical Reflection English, mathematics and credits with 45 at Level 3 Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). • Subject study in biology • Preparation for Employment science; other two must be including 24 at Merit or Service checks. • Research project in science as actual GCSEs). Distinction in a Science or Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/secondary-biology applied to being a teacher Health related subject This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and All offers are subject to a successful interview plus satisfactory • International Baccalaureate fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Diploma: 28 points Service checks. • GCSE English language and mathematics at Grade 4 or above.

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202 203 S S “My studies have provided me with a multitude “I was interested in taking what I had of different opportunities. I enjoyed the learned in maths, physics and engineering majority of my modules, learning to apply then applying that to sound. What I find theory to real world situations, which has most enjoyable about the course is the given me knowledge regarding the particular creative opportunities.” career path I wish to follow.” ADAM DYSON DANIELLE BALACH-WARMAN

BA (Hons) BCUsocscience BCUCEBE BSc (Hons) Sociology bcusocsciences BCUCEBE Sound Engineering and Production School of Social Sciences School of Computing and Digital Technology

Sociology helps us make sense of the societies in Content includes: Gain an in-depth understanding of the scientific Content includes: CAMPUS which we live and our place within them. As one of CAMPUS principles behind the capture and manipulation of our longest-established courses, you’ll benefit from sound. You will develop and enhance your skills City Centre Year 1 City Centre Year 1 a programme of study that takes an in-depth look • Understanding Society through our excellent sound recording, mixing and • Acoustic Fundamentals DURATION at contemporary sociological issues that has been • Researching Social Life DURATION mastering facilities, as well as our state-of-the-art • Sound Recording honed over several decades. radio and television studios. 3 years full-time • State and Society 3 years full-time • Live Sound Reinforcement 1 4 years sandwich • Sociological Imagination 4 years sandwich • Audio Electronics 5 years part-time On our BA (Hons) Sociology course, we explore Designed to meet the requirements of the audio Year 2 UCAS CODE industry, Sound Engineering and Production will Year 2 patterns and processes of inequality, examine • Classical Social Theory • Broadcast Sound UCAS CODE the structure and dynamics of social hierarchies J930 provide you with a dynamic study programme that • Exploring Popular Culture • Recording, Production L300 and power relations, and ask why and how people focuses on live and studio sound engineering, audio • Applied Sociological Research and Delivery shape their identities and live their lives. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS electronics, audio software engineering, acoustics and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Contemporary Social Theory • A Levels: BBB including business principles. • Digital Signal Processing • Audio Systems • A Levels: BBC We encourage you to explore how sociological a technology, science, Year 3 The combination of subjects you will explore ensures • BTEC Diploma: D*D* knowledge can connect individuals and how it can mathematics or computing- you will be employable in a range of career paths. Year 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM provide you with the skills needed to participate in • Globalisation, People and Society related subject • Self, Identity and Society You will also deal directly with industry as part of • Individual Honours Project • Access to HE Diploma: debates about what society is and how it could be. • BTEC Diploma: in a technology, our THELMA nominated Industry Industrial Mentors 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • Integrated Research Project science, or computing-related • Live Sound Reinforcement 2 initiative, enabling you to gain confidence in your skills • Music Information Retrieval • International Baccalaureate Through the links we’ve developed with workplace subject, combined with other and prepare for life after graduation. organisations such as local School Academies, Citizens • Game Audio Diploma: 28 points AVAILABLE SPECIALIST ROUTES: Level 3 qualifications to achieve • GCSE English language at Advice Bureau and Women’s Aid, we help support min. 120 UCAS points Our wide-ranging professional partnerships provide you • Digital Audio Effects OR New Grade 4 or above, or equivalent. you to make professional contacts and to apply your Sociology and Criminology | BA (Hons) LM39 • BTEC Extended Diploma: with the opportunity to interact with leading industry Interfaces for Musical Expression studies to real-world situations when taking part in figures, as well as the chance to undertake valuable This course will enable you to develop an DDM in a technology, science, voluntary work or on placement. We also enjoy close work placements in the field of audio technology, sound For full entry requirements and understanding of society and social factors or computing-related subject links with the city of Birmingham itself, a diverse engineering and live sound. Travelling abroad and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses and how this affects crime and criminals, • Access to HE Diploma: community perfect for sociological examination. broadening your horizons is also an option, as you have giving you a solid human understanding that See website a wonderful opportunity to take part in an exchange will put you in a good position for a range of • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/sociology with the University of Rochester in the USA. careers or further study. Diploma: 30 points • GCSE English language and These courses can also be accessed via a Full information: Full information: mathematics at Grade 4 or foundation year. Please see page 218. www.bcu.ac.uk/sound-engineering-prod www.bcu.ac.uk/sociology-crim above, or equivalent. This course can also be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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204 205 S S “The academic support is so valuable “I am thoroughly enjoying studying at BCU and allows me to build on my strengths. and I am so happy I picked Sport and I also really admire the pastoral care Exercise Nutrition. I have excellent and – you can find help with most things, very supportive tutors who are constantly from finances to mental health.” enhancing my learning by giving me so many opportunities to practise my knowledge.” ROSS MCWALTER LUCY O’SULLIVAN

BSc (Hons) bcuhels SportandEx_BCU BSc (Hons) Speech and Language bcuhels BCUsportandexercise Sport and Exercise Nutrition Therapy School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences

Learn to support people of all ages with Content includes: Our practice-based, innovative Sport and Exercise Content includes: CAMPUS communication or swallowing problems and qualify CAMPUS Nutrition course will provide you with the as a speech and language therapist. The course is underpinning scientific knowledge of nutrition and City South Year 1 City South Year 1 designed to prepare you to achieve excellence and • Foundations of Professional physiology for sports performance, exercise and • Introduction to Sport and DURATION professional autonomy in clinical practice, and is Practice DURATION health. This programme is approved by the Sport and Exercise Nutrition delivered at the West Midlands’ only training site for Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) to ensure that 3 years full-time • Foundations in Phonetics and 3 years full-time • Practical Skills in Sport speech and language therapists. the knowledge and competencies are aligned with 6 years part-time Linguistics 4 years sandwich and Exercise Nutrition professional standards. • Psychology and the Development Up to 6 years part-time • Applied Anatomy UCAS CODE of Language Graduates from this course are eligible to register Year 2 B620 with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) UCAS CODE You will study nutrition and exercise at both ends of the Year 2 • Applied Performance Nutrition to work as speech and language therapists. The B400 spectrum, from assessing professional sports teams • Appraising Communication and • Applied Exercise Nutrition ENTRY REQUIREMENTS course is approved by the HCPC and endorsed by the to health-based clients with specific nutritional issues, Swallowing Needs • Sport and Exercise Nutrition • A Levels: BBB (BBC will be Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS learning how nutrition and exercise can impact upon • Appraisal in Professional Clinical Placement considered) • A Levels: BBC including a people with different physiques and states of health. Practice • Performance Analysis • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Health You will learn through a variety of formats, including science, Social Science or Studies, Health and Social workshops, interactive lectures, simulation sessions, • Research and Evidence-based Physical Education On graduating, you can apply for jobs as a performance Care, Applied Medical Science, and two long clinical placements. Simulation sessions Practice • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in nutritionist, as well as within other areas of sport Year 3 Early Years, or other science are run in the state-of-the-art facilities on our • Analysis of Communication and Sport and Exercise Science, science, health and fitness. Our facilities include • Professional Practice in Sport or education-related subject £71 million City South Campus, which include two Swallowing or equivalent state-of-the-art specialist laboratories, a fully and Exercise Nutrition • BTEC Extended Diploma: specialist clinic rooms with cutting-edge technology, • Principles of Client-centred • BTEC Extended Diploma: equipped kitchen teaching space, fitness suite, • Independent Research Project DDM in Health Studies, a hospital ward and a home environment suite. Management of Communication DMM in Sport and Exercise altitude chamber and sports therapy clinics. • Strength and Conditioning Health and Social Care, and Swallowing Needs Science, or equivalent • Exercise Referral and Applied Medical Science, In addition, you will benefit from the Virtual Case • Access to HE Diploma: We also boast partnerships with both Warwickshire Behaviour Change Early Years, or other science Creator (VCC), which enables us to simulate Year 3 See website County Cricket Club and Kidderminster Harriers or education-related subject clinical scenarios in a virtual environment. • Management of Communication • International Baccalaureate Football Club. These not only keep our courses • Access to HE Diploma: and Swallowing Needs Diploma: 28 points fresh and relevant, but also provide valuable See website Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/slt • Application of Research and • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, placements, trips and case studies. • International Baccalaureate Evidence-based Practice including English language, Diploma: 30 points All offers are subject to satisfactory visit day and interview, • Management in Professional mathematics and a science, Full information: Occupational Health Clearance and Disclosure and Barring Clinical Practice www.bcu.ac.uk/sport-exercise-nutrition • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, Service checks or equivalent including English language and • Experience of extracurricular Successful candidates will be required to obtain Enhanced mathematics. This course can also be accessed via a coaching or team-based Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to enrolling foundation year. Please see page 218. leadership would be an on this course. For full entry requirements and advantage. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

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206 207 S S “This course has given me the opportunity to “This course has been designed to develop perform fitness tests on professional athletes, the pedagogical practice required to coach including Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, athletes, as well as deliver of all areas of which has given me a good insight into what it the Physical Education curriculum at both is like to work with high-level athletes and the Primary and Secondary school level.” amount of precision needed.” ADAM KELLY, COURSE LEADER TAYLOR ORMOND

BSc (Hons) SportandEx_BCU SportandEx_BCU BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science BCUsportandexercise BCUsportandexercise Sports Coaching and Physical Education* School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences

Our Sport and Exercise Science course will provide Content includes: This course is designed to ensure that you learn the Content includes: CAMPUS you with the theoretical knowledge and practical CAMPUS pedagogical practice needed to coach athletes across skills required to succeed in a broad range of the spectrum of ages and abilities combined with City South Year 1 City South Year 1 vocations within the sport and exercise industry. • Introduction to Sport and knowledge of the landscape and practicalities • Introduction to Physical Education DURATION You will study a breadth of topics within the Exercise Science DURATION of teaching physical education (PE) in schools. • The Coaching Process disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, psychology 3 years full-time • Practical Skills in Sport and 3 years full-time • Children’s Development: Physical, and nutrition from both a health and sport 4 years sandwich Exercise Nutrition 4 years sandwich Emotional, Health and Wellbeing performance perspective. By developing your coaching, teaching and leadership Up to 6 years part-time • Applied Anatomy 6 years part-time • Professional Skills and skills, you will be ready for a variety of careers in Year 2 Evidence-based Practice sport including sports coaching, management or • Practical Sports Coaching and PE: UCAS CODE There is a range of discipline-specific and UCAS CODE teaching. This course will also prepare you to embark Applied Pedagogy C600 multidisciplinary modules, equipping you with X151 on a Master’s in Coaching or for a postgraduate Year 2 • Sport, Physical Activity and Health a variety of perspectives that will enrich your course to gain Qualified Teacher Status. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS learning and enhance your career development. • Performance Analysis ENTRY REQUIREMENTS in Practice • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Contemporary Issues in Sports • A Levels: BBC including a There will also be opportunities for you to gain • A Levels: BBC including Physical Physical education continues to be an important part • Planning and Conducting Research Coaching and PE science, Social Science or experience and apply the knowledge and skills you Education, Human Biology, of Government agendas, so with this in mind, you will Physical Education learn on the programme to real-world issues. • Sport and Exercise Physiology and Biology, Physics, Chemistry, learn relevant and up-to-date information that is linked • BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Sport and Nutrition Applied Science, Psychology or and mapped to the National Curriculum for Physical Optional sandwich year We boast partnerships with both Warwickshire County Exercise Science, or equivalent Social Science Education (NCPE). You will be taught the contemporary Cricket Club and Kidderminster Harriers Football Club. • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Year 3 • BTEC Diploma: D*D* including information that educators within this sector require. Year 3 These not only keep the course fresh and relevant, • Independent Research Project • High-performance Sports in Sport and Exercise Science, but they also provide valuable placements, trips and Sport, Physical Education, • Strength and Conditioning This course will help you develop a keen understanding Coaching or equivalent case studies. Sport and Exercise Science or • Access to HE Diploma: • Exercise Referral and equivalents of your own coaching and teaching philosophy, • Psychological Perspectives of Behaviour Change Athletic Development See website The programme is delivered in our £71 million state- • BTEC Extended Diploma: along with providing you with industry and cultural • Optional modules • Independent Research Project • International Baccalaureate of-the-art campus, which contains biomechanics DMM including Sport, Physical factors that influence the wider context of sport. Diploma: 28 points and physiology laboratories, a fitness suite, and Education, Sport and Exercise You will gain practical application of the theoretical • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, sports therapy rooms. Within these facilities you will Science or equivalents underpinnings of coaching and PE teaching including English language, undertake physiological, biomechanical, psychological, • Access to HE Diploma: and have access to hands-on experiences. mathematics and a science, and nutritional assessment of sports performers and See website or equivalent clients using cutting-edge technology and equipment. • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/sports-coaching-pe • Experience of extracurricular Diploma: 28 points Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/sport-exercise-sci Successful candidates will be required to obtain Enhanced coaching or team-based • At least five GCSEs at Grade Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to enrolling leadership would be an Successful candidates will be required to obtain Enhanced 4 or above including English on this course. advantage. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to enrolling language, mathematics and a on this course. science, or equivalent. This course can also be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses This course can also be accessed via a Subjects should include PE, sport foundation year. Please see page 218. or a related discipline. Experience *subject to validation of extracurricular coaching or ACCREDITATION team-based leadership would be » GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE ABROAD - YOU CAN an advantage. » 99% OF GRADUATES FROM THE SCHOOL OF APPLY FOR A TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP TO CARRY HEALTH SCIENCES WERE IN WORK AND/OR OUT EXCITING WORK PLACEMENTS OVERSEAS. For full entry requirements and FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 112

208 209 S S “We get hands-on experience with real “With tutors dedicated to a small amount patients by running our own sports of students, and with a completely hands- therapy clinic on campus, which is on, practical approach, you are constantly invaluable really for when you go out learning in a realistic environment that on the job after the course is complete.” prepares you for your career.” EMELINE PUGEAT LUCY GOSDEN

BSc (Hons) SportandEx_BCU BirmConsActing BA (Hons) Sports Therapy BCUsportandexercise BirminghamSchoolofActing Stage Management School of Health Sciences Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Underpinned by the latest research, and accredited Content includes: Prepare yourself for a successful career in stage Content includes: CAMPUS by the Society of Sports Therapists, this course CAMPUS management through in-depth, practical training. We provides a chance to develop specialist skills aim to produce confident graduates who are ready for City South Year 1 City Centre Year 1 in the prevention, treatment, management and • Musculoskeletal Assessment and the industry as soon as they leave us. • Practical Stage Management 1 DURATION rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Through Treatment 1 DURATION • Technical Theatre 1 the academic study of sports medicine and sport and 3 years full-time • Applied Anatomy for Sports Therapy 3 years full-time • Production Design 1 exercise science, you will develop the skills to work You will develop an understanding of the core skills 4 years sandwich • Sport and Exercise Physiology and • Production Realisation with professional athletes and health-based patients. Principles of Training needed in technical theatre and design, widening Up to 6 years part-time UCAS CODE your knowledge and ability to work in the fast-paced, • Professional Skills and W450 Year 2 Evidence-based Practice demanding environment of stage management • Practical Stage Management 2 UCAS CODE We offer the opportunity to undertake a sandwich year, and further afield. Taking on the essential duties • Technical Theatre 2 C630 where you will take on a work placement providing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of assistant stage manager in your first year of Year 2 • Production Design 2 you with invaluable experience, networking and real- • A Levels: CCC including Drama study, deputy stage manager in your second year, • Musculoskeletal Assessment and • Production Administration ENTRY REQUIREMENTS life hands-on learning. These placements could be or a related subject and stage manager in your final year, you will Treatment 2 • Collaborative Practice • A Levels: BBC including Biology, national or international, and could see you working • BTEC Diploma: DD learn through authentic industry experience. • Sports Injury and Exercise Human Biology, Chemistry, with professional sports teams or sports injury clinics. • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM Year 3 Physics, Mathematics or Physical Rehabilitation • Access to HE Diploma: Your final year also includes a six- to eight-week Education at Grade C or above Even if you don’t opt for the sandwich year, we have • Manual Therapy of Peripheral Joints 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 placement, where you experience the rigours • Practical Stage Management 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM partnerships with Warwickshire County Cricket Club • Sport and Exercise Physiology and • International Baccalaureate and responsibilities of a busy stage management • Final Major Project in Sport and Exercise Science or and Kidderminster Harriers Football Club, providing Nutrition Diploma: 24 points job. Recent placements have included the Royal • Professional Development Applied Science only valuable placements, trips and case studies. You • Planning and Conducting Research • GCSEs including English Shakespeare Company, the Royal Opera House, (placement) • Access to HE Diploma: will also have the opportunity to run your own language at Grade 4 or above, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Repertory See website sports therapy clinic from Year 1 of the course, Year 3 or equivalent Theatre and the Royal Opera House Muscat in Oman. • International Baccalaureate using university staff and students to practise on. • Injury Prevention and Conditioning • Interview. Diploma: 28 points in Sport We encourage you to take part in as many in-house • Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, Upon graduation you will be eligible for membership • Examination and Rehabilitation of For full entry requirements and show allocations as you can so that you can engage including English language, of the Society of Sports Therapists. Membership the Vertebral Column fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses with ideas and theories in a practical setting, while mathematics and double science, will allow you to practise as a graduate sports • Advanced Application and Clinical developing your communication skills and working in or equivalent. therapist, where you may choose to work in a Reasoning an authentic environment. Graduates have gone on to professional sport or in a sports injury clinic. You • Clinical Practice work on large-scale productions such as CATS, Les Applicants will be required to will learn in our £71 million campus, which contains • Independent Research Project Misérables and Miss Saigon, and in a variety of stage attend and be successful at state-of-the-art laboratories, sports therapy management roles within different aspects of theatre. interview. A Disclosure and rooms, sports therapy clinics and a fitness suite. Barring Service check is required. Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/stage-mgmt Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/sports-therapy Evidence of work experience in a musculoskeletal setting would be This course can also be accessed via a advantageous. foundation year. Please see page 218. For full entry requirements and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses ACCREDITATION » STUDENTS RUN THEIR OWN SPORTS » 100% OF GRADUATES IN WORK AND/OR THERAPY CLINIC, USING UNIVERSITY FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS STAFF AND STUDENTS, FROM YEAR 1 Destinations of Leavers from OF THE COURSE. Higher Education survey 2016/17. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 112 96

210 211 T V “I’m very glad I chose to study in such an “The teaching team helped me to engaging and exciting environment full of develop and fast track my skills, so friendly and supportive people. The lecturers that I was able to get my first job in and technical staff have years of industry the games industry before my first experience and are always there to help and year even ended!” encourage you in any way they can.” ARTHUR FOSTIER LAURA JONES

BA (Hons) textilesbcu MyBCU BA (Hons) textilesbcu BirminghamCityUniversity Textile Design BCUtextiledesign Video Game Design and Production Birmingham Institute of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles bcu.ac.uk/fashion-and-textiles/blog Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

This course gives you the opportunity to experience Content includes: This Sony PlayStation First endorsed, two-year course Content includes: the disciplines of print, weave, knit and embroidery, responds to this exciting and fast-growing industry CAMPUS CAMPUS developing expertise in a single choice or a Year 1 by developing you into a highly skilled, team-oriented Year 1 City Centre City Centre combination of approaches. Modules are designed • Textile Processes professional ready for employment. • Historical Game Analysis to introduce career directions and help to establish • Visual Ideas for Design • Game Design Fundamentals DURATION DURATION professional ambitions as diverse as retail business, • Textiles in Historical Context • Contextual Game Design 3 years full-time 2 years full-time marketing or fibre art. • Client and Colour You are guaranteed a video game development • 2D Game Spaces placement in our in-house studio over the summer • Collaborative Project UCAS CODE UCAS CODE Year 2 term. Teaching takes place in a modern production • Interactive Entertainment, W234 With the option to learn about process, industry I62A • Textiles in Contemporary Practice studio at our City Centre Campus. Development and Implementation sectors, design and business, the course will enable • Professional Pathways (optional) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS you to fully shape your learning journey. Emphasising ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Our Video Game Design and Production course focuses • Entrepreneurship and Design • Interactive Entertainment, Script • A Levels: BBC experimentation, you will begin by developing core • A Levels: BBB on digital media asset production and communication • Work Placement OR Collaborative and Production (optional) • BTEC Diploma: D*D* skills in textile processes, visual research, colour • BTEC Diploma: combined with and will provide you with: Practice • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM and composition. Group activities will develop other Level 3 qualifications to • a grounding within the industry’s design and Year 2 • Access to HE Diploma: confidence in communication and critical thinking. achieve min. 120 UCAS points production disciplines Year 3 • Advanced Game Design 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM • the opportunity to put your creative skills The second-year programme broadens your • Final Major Project (dissertation) • 3D Game Spaces • International Baccalaureate • Access to HE Diploma: into practice within the video games and knowledge of the industry and the scope of careers. • Research for Professional Project • Strategic Game Design Diploma: 28 points 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 wider interactive entertainment market There are opportunities to engage with industry • Professional Project • Professional Practice • GCSE English language and • International Baccalaureate • the opportunity to work with others in briefs, collaborative projects and work placements. • Next Step multidisciplinary teams • Major Project mathematics at Grade 4 or Career-focused teaching and a choice of briefs help Diploma: 30 points above, or equivalent. • GCSE English language and • the opportunity to develop, hone and assess you to further develop appropriate practical and CAD your own skill development and plan your future. skills. Our facilities enable you to engage with both mathematics at Grade 4 or If your application is progressed, digital technologies and traditional craft skills. above, or equivalent. you will be invited to provide a Building on your design and production skills, in portfolio of your creative work. The final year offers you the space to develop a personal If your application is progressed, the first year you will be tasked with a specific role Guidance will be provided on how and professionally relevant portfolio through in-depth you will be invited to provide a within our in-house game development studio over to do this. For further advice, see research and extended practical inquiry. ‘Next Step’ portfolio of your creative work the summer term. You will be taught by staff with www.bcu.ac.uk/fashion-portfolio. career support is integrated within the programme. (physical or digital). Guidance will significant experience in the video game industry who have worked with developers including Codemasters, Depending on the optional modules chosen, you could be provided on how to do this. Rare, Traveller Tales, Sega and EA Games. For full entry requirements and leave with a Textile Design degree with a specialism fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses in Embroidery, Fibre Art, Knit and Weave, Print and For full entry requirements and Full information: Surface Design, or Retail, Business and Marketing. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses www.bcu.ac.uk/video-game-design-prod Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/textile-design

This course can also be accessed via a foundation year. Please see page 218.

RELATED COURSES » 90% OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION RELATED COURSES » 100% OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION 98 BA (Hons) Costume Design National Student Survey 2019. 215 BA (Hons) Video Game Digital Art National Student Survey 2019. and Practice 107 BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Previously known as BA (Hons) Interactive 123 BA (Hons) Fashion Business 214 BSc (Hons) Video Game Development Entertainment (Design and Production). UCAS POINTS: and Promotion UCAS POINTS: 112 146 BA (Hons) Illustration 120

212 213 V V “The course has given me the opportunity “My art skills were built across different to learn new programming languages and disciplines, all within a collaborative work collaboratively with other coders, environment. I would not be in the artists, producers and marketers to develop industry without the help and guidance industry-standard projects.” from my tutors.” JOEB ROGERS SCOTT WOODHAMS

BSc (Hons) MyBCU MyBCU BA (Hons) Video Game Development BirminghamCityUniversity BirminghamCityUniversity Video Game Digital Art Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts Birmingham Institute of Creative Arts

This Sony PlayStation First endorsed, two-year Content includes: This Sony PlayStation First endorsed, two-year course Content includes: course will see you understand games of the past and responds to the growing, innovative video game sector CAMPUS CAMPUS create the games of the future. The course provides Year 1 by developing you into a skilled, team-oriented, and Year 1 City Centre City Centre the creative and technical know-how to support your • Computer Science and Web reflective graduate who is equipped to succeed. • Art Theory and Practice game development ambition and you are guaranteed Technologies Primer • 2D Art Production DURATION DURATION a video game development placement in our in-house • Object-oriented Programming • 3D Modelling Theory and Practice 2 years full-time 2 years full-time studio over the summer term of the course. • 3D Graphics Primer Interactive entertainment and video games development • 3D Art Production • Theory and Practice Using are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic • Collaborative Project UCAS CODE UCAS CODE Physics Engines growth and employment locally in the Midlands, • Interactive Entertainment, I573 W642 The course responds to this growing and innovative • Collaborative Project nationally and globally. This course develops you Development and Implementation sector by developing you into a skilled, team- as a professional artist by covering both core and • Interactive Entertainment, (optional) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS oriented, reflexive graduate ready to succeed in ENTRY REQUIREMENTS technical art skills. Once we have covered the Development and Implementation • Interactive Entertainment, Script • A Levels: BBB the professional world. You will learn the most • A Levels: BBB fundamentals, we will move on to supporting you to (optional) and Production (optional) • BTEC Diploma: combined with important programming languages for game • BTEC Diploma: combined with develop your technical and digital art skills where • Interactive Entertainment, Script other Level 3 qualifications to development, as well as industry-standard game other Level 3 qualifications to you will focus on 2D and 3D game art disciplines. and Production (optional) Year 2 achieve min. 120 UCAS points development tools such as Unity and Unreal Engine. achieve min. 120 UCAS points • 3D Sculpting Primer • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM You will also be tasked with a specific role within Year 2 • 3D Character Production • Access to HE Diploma: You will cover core programming languages • Access to HE Diploma: our in-house game development studio over the • High-performance Programming • Animation Pipelines 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 and video game development tools, as well as 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 summer term, giving you the opportunity to apply Languages • Professional Practice • International Baccalaureate contemporary software development techniques to • International Baccalaureate the knowledge and professional practices you’ve • Application of High-performance • Major Project Diploma: 30 points make you a competent and adaptable programmer, Diploma: 30 points learned in a safe and supportive environment. Libraries • GCSE English language and capable of finding employment in the sector or • GCSE English language and • Development Using High- mathematics at Grade 4 or preparing you for further academic study. mathematics at Grade 4 or Typically for these projects you’ll be using industry- performance Engines above, or equivalent. above, or equivalent. standard game development tools such as Unity By the time you graduate, a whole year before most • Professional Practice and Unreal Engine. These summer projects have • Major Project If your application is progressed, students, you will have two years of tangible games If your application is progressed, in the past been mentored and supported by you will be asked to take a brief development studio experience under your belt, to help you will be invited to provide a external partners such as Codemasters, Rare and 20-minute online assessment. launch your dream career. You will be taught by staff portfolio of your creative work Rebellion. The work you produce can act as excellent with significant experience in the video game industry (physical or digital). Guidance will portfolio pieces, demonstrating your ability as both who have worked with developers including Activision, a professional artist and effective team member. For full entry requirements and be provided on how to do this. FreeStyleGames, EA Games and Codemasters. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/video-game-digi-art For full entry requirements and Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/video-game-dev fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

RELATED COURSES » 100% OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION RELATED COURSES 215 BA (Hons) Video Game National Student Survey 2019. 213 BA (Hons) Video Game Design Digital Art Previously known as BA (Hons) Interactive and Production 213 BA (Hons) Video Game Design Entertainment (Digital Art). 214 BSc (Hons) Video Game UCAS POINTS: and Production UCAS POINTS: Development 120 www.bcu.ac.uk/vgd-vid 120

214 215 V W “The course covers a wide array of disciplines “I didn’t realise how much support is offered within the field, with an active focus on key by the University. After visiting the library technical director (TD) roles within the industry one day and asking a few questions I was and aims to produce collaborative, creative and able to get tutorials and suggestions on technically accomplished practitioners ready what to do, which has had a positive impact for the challenges of professional life.” on my work.” LIANNE FORBES, SENIOR LECTURER MIA HOCKNULL

BSc (Hons) BCUCEBE bcuhels BA (Hons) Visual Effects BCUCEBE bcuhels Working with Children, Young School of Computing and Digital Technology People and Families School of Education and Social Work

Do you want to produce visual effects for film and Content includes: If you are looking to pursue a career that supports Content includes: television or work on cutting-edge CGI projects? the most vulnerable children, young people and their CAMPUS CAMPUS On our Visual Effects degree you will learn about Year 1 families, because you want to make a difference to Year 1 City Centre City South computer graphics, produce visual effects and • Modelling them, this multidisciplinary degree is for you. We offer • Working as a Professional develop your technical, creative and production skills • Computer Programming various opportunities to engage with professional • Foundations of Education DURATION DURATION while preparing for a career in a range of roles within • Acquisition for Visual Effects practice in the areas of education, social care and • Foundations of Social Work 3 years full-time 3 years full-time visual effects production and CGI. • Texture and Look Development health, in an integrated way. • Foundations of Health 4 years sandwich • Rigging for Animation • Interdisciplinary Working UCAS CODE UCAS CODE You will study all aspects of visual effects production L590 Year 2 This programme has at its heart a strong commitment Year 2 1018 including shooting video, computer graphics, to social justice and equalities. We will provide you • Animation • Effective Collaborative Practice matchmoving and compositing, while modelling ENTRY REQUIREMENTS with a range of teaching and learning experiences to • Visual Effects Tools • Learning from Practice ENTRY REQUIREMENTS creatures, building digital environments and producing • A Levels: CCC build on your existing skills and motivation so that • Compositing • Safeguarding and Child Protection • A Levels: BBB including visual effect shots. The course emphasises Technical • BTEC Diploma: DD you can contribute to a changing society, particularly • Dynamics Effects and Simulations • Social Justice and Inclusion a technology, science, Director (TD) roles such as Matchmoving, Rigging, • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM with services who work with, or for, vulnerable • Collaborative Practice • Research as a Driver for Policy, mathematics or computing- Dynamic Simulations, Motion Capture and Python/ • Access to HE Diploma: children, young people and their families. Practice and Provision related subject Pipeline Development, all of which are in particular pass including minimum of 18 demand within the visual effects industry. Year 3 • BTEC Diploma: in a technology, credits with Merit or Distinction Our multi-professional teaching team will help • Production Project Year 3 science, or computing-related • International Baccalaureate you to explore the opportunities for working with We provide excellent facilities including a range • Individual Honours Project • Researching Practice in Children subject, combined with other Diploma: 24 points children and young people, and find the right option of industry-standard software, high-specification • Cross-platform Media and Young People’s Services Level 3 qualifications to achieve • Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, for you. Previous students have achieved positions in computers, cloud-based rendering facilities, a Vicon • Professional Practice • Exploring Contemporary min. 120 UCAS points including English language and education welfare as attendance officers, as family motion capture studio, a large fixed green screen Perspectives Affecting Children, • BTEC Extended Diploma: mathematics, or equivalent. support workers, as project managers for charities studio, a Milo motion control system, and a variety of Young People, Families and DDM in a technology, science, and as voluntary providers of children’s services. professional camera, lighting and grip equipment. Communities mathematics or computing- For full entry requirements and • Children and Young People’s related subject You will do a mixture of hands-on productions and fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses Many of our students go on to postgraduate study Rights and Identities • Access to HE Diploma: technical investigations which will teach you the in the field of education, social work, psychology • Personal Development Planning See website practice, process, craft and technology of visual effects. and counselling. • Global Perspectives of Families • International Baccalaureate Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/visual-effects Full information: www.bcu.ac.uk/children-prof-care and Parenting Diploma: 30 points • GCSE English language and This course can also be accessed via a All offers are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring mathematics at Grade 4 or foundation year. Please see page 218. Service check. above, or equivalent. This course can also be accessed via a For full entry requirements and foundation year. Please see page 218. fees: www.bcu.ac.uk/courses

» GAIN A MIX OF TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE RELATED COURSES » 97% OF GRADUATES IN WORK AND/OR AND PRACTICAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE. 203 BSc (Hons) Social Work FURTHER STUDY WITHIN SIX MONTHS 110 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016/17. UCAS POINTS: UCAS POINTS: 120 www.bcu.ac.uk/visual-vid 96

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Why study a degree with a foundation year: Computing and Technology • If you want the flexibility of a year’s study on a more general Engineering course to find out the best degree choice for you. Health • If you have changed your mind about your career since you chose Law your A Levels or BTECs and need to improve your skills in a different subject area. Media and Multimedia Technology • If you would like extra time and support to help you build your Social Sciences knowledge, skills and confidence before starting a full degree. Sport and Physical Activity. • If you don’t quite meet our entry requirements but know you have the potential to succeed at university. • Although you apply to a specific course with foundation year at the start of the process, you may switch to a course within the same subject area at the end of your foundation year, if you decide that better suits your interests and ambitions.

If your chosen course is regulated by a professional body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care and Professions Council or the Department for Education, you will be required to pass the University’s selection process via an interview during your foundation year in order to proceed onto year one of the full degree programme on successful completion of your foundation year. Entry onto year one of the degree programme will also be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Occupational Health Assessment.

For BA (Hons) Architecture, an interview will be required to progress from the foundation year to year one of the full degree programme.

For the latest information and to apply, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/foundation-years.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? 7 Many courses require attendance at an interview, STEP-BY-STEP portfolio review or audition before an offer can be CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION made as part of the selection process; an offer may Once you’ve accepted a course offer, you need to apply be followed by an invitation to attend an Applicant for your accommodation. If you live more than 10 Taster Day. We will communicate with you via UCAS miles away and apply before the deadline, using the Track and the University’s Applicant Portal, using APPLICATION portal on our website, you’re guaranteed a place. the email address provided in your application. 4 RECEIVE AN OFFER UCAS EXTRA If you are not holding any offers from your first PROCESS Once we have reviewed your application, we may five choices, you can apply via UCAS Extra by choose to make you an offer. We have a range of referring yourself to one institution at a time. offers available based on your circumstances. You might be asked for a revised Personal Statement if your subject area differs from In some cases, an interview, portfolio or audition will that on which your original one was based. 1 be required first. If we make you an offer you will also be required to disclose details of certain criminal FIND YOUR COURSE convictions you may have. For some courses (such as 8 Have a look at this prospectus, our website and our those leading to professional registration) you will need SORT OUT YOUR FINANCES UCAS course profiles to find out more about which an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. CLEARING course is for you. If you need a bit more help, the You’ll need to apply online for student finance, Pre-Entry Enquiries Team is a dedicated information For more information visit www.bcu.ac.uk/offers. and may need to provide proof of ID and income. If you apply to UCAS after 30 June or are not holding and guidance team here to help you find out more See the Student Finance England website (or an offer from your five choices in the main UCAS about studying at Birmingham City University. We’ll the equivalent in Scotland, Wales or Northern cycle, you will be eligible for Clearing. The University’s provide you with the information you need to make an Ireland if you live there) for more details. online Clearing support service opens in early July informed choice about choosing the correct course. with a hotline available on the morning that A Level results are published. We also hold a Clearing Open 5 Day on the Saturday following A Level results day. KEEP IN TOUCH 9 Courses with vacancies will be listed on our 2 We will communicate with you via UCAS Track website. If you don’t have a confirmed offer and are and the University’s Applicant Portal, using the RESULTS AND CONDITIONS in Clearing, please call our Clearing Helpline. email address provided in your application. COME AND SEE US Before your place is confirmed, you will need to meet +44 (0)121 331 6777 To really get a feel for life at the University, there is any conditions in your offer – usually achieving certain [email protected] nothing better than visiting us in person. At our Open exam results. If you get the results you need, great – Days, you can chat with staff and students, view our you will soon be able to enrol! Even if you’ve just fallen fantastic facilities, learn more about the Students’ short, we may still be able to accept you, or we operate Union or take a tour of our accommodation. an automatic alternative course offer process and may make you an offer for a different course if appropriate.

10 6 ENROLMENT AND WELCOME WEEK! Before you arrive on campus, you’ll receive an email to enrol online and officially become a SELECT YOUR OFFERS BCU student. Your first week at university is then 3 You use UCAS Track to choose which offers you wish your chance to settle into your accommodation, to accept – one ‘firm’ and, if you wish, an ‘insurance’ meet your lecturers and make new friends. APPLY ONLINE offer, based on what is the best fit for you. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information can be found in the If you’ve been inspired by what Birmingham City Our Welcome Week – organised by the Students’ How to Apply section of the individual course University has to offer, the next stage is to apply to us. Union – is a great opportunity to find out more about profile on the University website at You apply for most full-time courses through UCAS university life, join clubs and societies and pick up (Institution code: B25); for part-time courses, and a few some great student-specific offers and freebies! www.bcu.ac.uk/courses. other programmes where indicated, you apply direct.

222 223 Undergraduate Prospectus 2021/22 bcu.ac.uk ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BTEC SUBSIDIARY A LEVEL DIPLOMA PEOPLE FROM ALL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS AND Grade Points Grade Points A* 56 EXPERIENCES TO PARTICIPATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION. D* 56 A 48 D 48 B 40 That’s why we welcome applicants for deferred entry for one cycle for most with a mix of academic and vocational courses. Applicants have to have met all M 32 C 32 qualifications, and consider each application conditions of entry by 31 August of the cycle D 24 on its merits. Entry requirements vary in which the application was made. If you do between courses, with most using the UCAS defer entry, you will need to pay the relevant E 16 tariff points system. course fee for the academic year that you start your course. A*A*A* 168 Please check our website for details BTEC DIPLOMA A*A*A 160 of other qualifications accepted, at Direct entry to a later stage of a course Grade Points www.bcu.ac.uk/courses. If you already have an advanced qualification A*AA 152 D*D* 112 or significant relevant experience, you may AAA 144 How can I get more help? be eligible for admission with credit, in D*D 104 • Your teachers and advisers in school or accordance with our Recognition of Prior AAB 136 DD 96 college will give you advice on the best Learning Process which maps current ABB 128 qualifications to take, based on qualifications/experience against the BCU DM 80 what you enjoy and perform well in. programme. This means that you can be BBB 120 MM 64 • You should check university entry admitted to a later stage of the course. BBC 112 requirements carefully. These are Applications should be made via UCAS, UCAS MP 48 published on our website and on the Conservatoires or the online application BCC 104 PP 32 UCAS course entry profiles. process, and you may be required to provide CCC 96 • You can also speak to someone at UCAS further supporting information such as a by calling +44 (0)371 468 0468. transcript or reference, or be invited for CCD 88 • See full details of the tariff at interview. CDD 80 www.ucas.com/tariff. • Work out your tariff points using the Guidance for students who may BTEC EXTENDED DDD 72 UCAS Tariff Calculator at need additional support DIPLOMA DDE 64 www.ucas.com/tariff-calculator. If you have a disability, long-term health Grade Points condition, mental health difficulty, autism/ DEE 56 International students Asperger’s or a Specific Learning Difficulty D*D*D* 168 EEE 48 For undergraduate courses, you should such as dyslexia, please visit the University’s D*D*D 160 be educated to a standard comparable Disability Support web pages to find out how to British GCSE and/or A Level. Some we support students with a disability and D*DD 152 AS qualifications may enable you to enter at what you need to do if you would like disability DDD 144 LEVEL a later stage, for example directly into the support at university. second or third year. DDM 128 Grade Points www.bcu.ac.uk/international/your-country. To tell us about your disability, please DMM 112 A 20 complete our online profile and consent form Data protection via our website at www.bcu.ac.uk/disability. MMM 96 B 16 The information you provide on your MMP 80 C 12 application form will be used to help us make If you are leaving local authority care to come a decision about whether you can be offered to university or you are estranged from your MPP 64 D 10 a place and to deal with the accompanying family, the University can offer you additional PPP 48 E 6 administration. Full details about how we support. Please visit the University’s web process your information can be found at pages or email [email protected] for www.bcu.ac.uk/privacy-policy. more information.

Deferred entry Birmingham City University strongly If you are thinking about taking a year out encourages you to tell us about any additional before coming to Birmingham City University, support you may need so we can help you to we will be happy to consider an application achieve your full potential at university.

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IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION However, please note the following:

If you receive an offer from Birmingham 1. Birmingham City University will do all that 3. Birmingham City University will use all City University and accept a place to study it reasonably can to provide educational reasonable endeavours to deliver the with us, you will enter into a contract with services as described on its website or course in accordance with the description the University. Birmingham City University’s in the prospectus or other documents applied to it in this prospectus for 2021/22 Terms and Conditions are available on the issued by it to appropriately enrolled entry. However, the University will be Student Contract web page (www.bcu.ac.uk/ students. Despite taking all reasonable entitled to make major changes to the student-contract) and contain the principal steps to prevent them occurring, course which will enable the University terms of the contract. circumstances beyond the control of to deliver a better quality of educational the University may mean that it cannot experience to students enrolled on the Please note that separate Terms and provide such educational services. course. A major change is a change to Conditions apply for each cohort depending Examples of such circumstances include: the course which could have affected on your year of entry and the contents will the student’s decision to study at the differ. The Terms and Conditions for the a. power failure; University. Such changes may include: 2020/21 cohort and previous years are b. acts of God; available to view on the web page; those c. fire or flood; a. the content and syllabus of courses, applicable to the 2021/22 cohort will be d. acts of terrorism, including in relation to placements; available in early 2020. war or national emergency; b. the course learning outcomes; and e. damage to buildings or equipment; c. the examination and assessment DISCLAIMERS f. the acts of any governmental methods of core modules. or local authority; The information in this prospectus is g. industrial action by University Any major course changes as outlined in aimed at applicants starting their course staff or third parties; paragraph 3 above will be displayed on at Birmingham City University in 2021/22 h. the unanticipated departure or absence the relevant course page on the website and should be read in conjunction with the of key members of University staff; or and communicated to offer holders as information available on the course pages. i. where the numbers recruited to a course appropriate. Please see Birmingham We have taken every effort to ensure the are so low that it is not possible to deliver City University’s Terms and Conditions information contained within the prospectus an appropriate quality of education for (paragraph 30 onwards of the 2020/21 is accurate for the 2021/22 cohort at the students enrolled on it. Terms and Conditions) for further details. time of going to press in January 2020. 2. Birmingham City University will use all Icons used throughout are sourced from reasonable endeavours to deliver the www.thinkstockphotos.co.uk and course in accordance with the description www.flaticon.com (Authors: Iconnice). applied to it in this prospectus for 2021/22 entry. However, Birmingham City University will be entitled to make minor changes to the course where the changes are not detrimental to you and will enable the University to deliver a better quality of educational experience to students enrolled on the course. Minor changes to courses are those that are unlikely to affect a student’s decision to study at the University.

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