Grade 1 Ofsted 93 per cent of our 29th of 123 ‘Outstanding’ 1st for ‘Outstanding accountancy and universities for the awarded for our Support for media studies 1 in 3 of our most students in primary and Students’ at the students say they are students study graduate level jobs secondary teacher 2010 Times Higher satisfied with their part-time in the Sunday Times training – one of Education Awards student experience University Guide AROUND 25,000 STUDENTS very few universities (NSS 2011) 2012 AND MORE THAN 150 YEARS in the UK 1st for ‘Outstanding 100 per cent of Our students have International One of the top 10 Planning students won the CIPR universities in the 25,000 students Strategy’ at the OF EXPERIENCE said our staff were Midlands Student UK for our spending from over 80 2011 Times enthusiastic about of the Year award on facilities in the countries Higher Education what they were every year since Leadership and Complete University teaching 2006 Management Awards Guide 2012

Research Councils Students have 100 per cent of Our contribution to the education of the citizens of Birmingham and beyond UK listed three ranked Birmingham students graduating Faculty of Health’s Skills and Simulation Birmingham City Conservatoire in Mechanical stretches back through a succession of predecessor institutions for over Department won the 2011 Higher Education University research as the joint top Engineering were 160 years. We achieved university status in 1992 as the University of Academy Learning and Teaching Team projects in its top music college in in employment or Award due to their “excellence in enhancing Central England, changing our name to Birmingham City University in 2007, 100 most innovative the country, in the further study after students learning experience” reflecting our commitment to, and pride in, our home city. ‘Big Ideas for the National Student graduation, DHLE Future’, 2011 Survey 2011 2009/10

Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus WELCOME TO CONTENTS

6 Inspirational teaching 76 Built environment courses 254 Music courses BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY 12 Enhancing your employability 92 Business courses 264 Nursing courses 16 Outstanding student support 130 Computing and technology courses 272 Social sciences courses We’re proud of the accolades we receive from independent > Our world-leading research – judged as ‘world class’ and 22 Student successes 148 Education and teacher training 286 Visual communication courses observers. We’ve taken home a prestigious Times Higher in some areas ‘world leading’ in the most recent Research courses Education Award three years running, our latest inspection Assessment Exercise audit – ensures the latest insights 26 Our award winners 290 How to apply 158 Engineering courses by the independent Quality Assurance Agency for Higher are incorporated into our teaching. 30 Why Birmingham? 294 UCAS tariff tables 34 Investing in our campuses 168 English courses 296 Making the most of your application Education (QAA) praised the “close and sustained partnership” > Students are at the heart of everything we do – our award- 176 Fashion / textiles / interior / 300 Direct application to the University between staff and students, and the 2011 National Student winning Student Academic Partners scheme teams up staff 40 Accommodation three-dimensional design courses 304 Find out more / Open days Survey (NSS) saw an increase in our overall satisfaction rating and students to find ways to make our teaching even better. 41 Halls of residence 44 Tuition fees 190 Film / TV / sound / multimedia 306 How to find us to 80 per cent. > We’re constantly investing – new student accommodation, courses 308 Disclaimers The word is spreading fast – from our satisfied students, an £8.5 million sports centre at our City North Campus and 48 Further study 50 Courses by subject area 200 Health courses 312 Undergraduate course index successful graduates and the businesses that benefit from construction currently under way on our new £61 million 216 Jewellery / silversmithing courses them, through to the industry partners that welcome our 54 Acting / theatre courses 323 How to contact us extension to our City Centre Campus, all of which places 234 Law courses expertise on a wide range of projects. us in the top 10 universities for spending on facilities 62 Architecture / landscape courses 244 Media and communication courses (Complete University Guide 2012). 66 Art courses So what is it that makes us so overwhelmingly popular? > Our students move into great jobs – the Sunday Times Come and see us for yourself – our vibrant city, our successful University Guide 2012 ranked us 29th out of 123 universities students, our enthusiastic staff and our clear, firm focus on in the UK for the most students in graduate level roles. making your time here exactly what you want it to be – just > Our teaching excellence – especially in creative and some of the reasons we should be your first choice. professional practice – and our ground-breaking industry Until then, let me offer a very warm welcome to a lifelong collaborations are renowned, with over 50 professional relationship with one of the UK’s most innovative, creative and accreditations for our courses at the last count. exciting universities. > Our strong industry and professional partnerships with firms including Apple, Cartier, Cisco, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Rolls-Royce ensure that you will Professor David Tidmarsh leave with the skills and knowledge employers value most. Vice-Chancellor Birmingham City University Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus Many of our staff are at the forefront of the latest developments in their respective industries, helping to enhance the University’s reputation through pioneering teaching and research. Many of them are practising professionals – including exhibiting artists, celebrated legal experts and professional musicians – ensuring the University stays up-to-date with the latest thinking in their sectors. Our academics’ expertise also benefits business and industry through knowledge and skills transfer, working with outside partners to solve real-life problems.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR INSPIRATIONAL ACADEMICS...

Professor Chris Edger, a former director at Professor David Roberts specialises in Mitchells & Butlers, is a leading expert in the seventeenth and eighteenth century literature and retail, leisure and hospitality industry. He is the drama, and has published a number of books on UK’s only professor specialising in improving the the subject. As a recognised expert in his subject, performance of hospitality managers, and enjoys he featured in a BBC Radio 4 documentary and INSPIRATIONAL close links with many leading figures in the sector. lectured at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Professor Julian Killingley is widely respected as Dr Lynsey Melville is leading in the development TEACHING an expert on social justice and international human of bioenergy as an alternative fuel source. rights, providing legal support to prisoners in the She is involved with the All Parties Renewable USA who would otherwise be denied it. He also Transport Fuels Group which liaises with MPs on developed the School of Law’s unique internship the opportunities and challenges presented by programme which allows our students to spend time working renewable fuels. in an American attorney’s office. 83 per cent of 87 per cent of our Our pioneering Senior lecturer in Radiography Julie Hall is students agreed students agreed virtual learning Professor David Wilson is a former prison passionate about raising the profile of radiography, that the library that staff were environments which governor and head of training for the Prison both as an effective cancer treatment and as resources and good at explaining recreate schools, Service. Hailed as the most popular media expert a profession. She arranges regular Open Days in his field, he has written many books and articles around the West Midlands and writes blogs on the services met their things to them – solicitor’s offices on the criminal justice system, as well as being a subject. Her research interests lie in patient information and needs (NSS 2011). National Student and hospitals are regular contributor to TV and radio. He featured in the Channel the training opportunities provided by hi-tech simulation. This is above the Survey 2011 award-winning 5 series Banged Up, where he worked to turn 12 prolific young sector average offenders away from a life of crime.

06 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 07 LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS ACCREDITATIONS AND INDUSTRY We regularly welcome a range of visiting speakers and Dr Lubo Jankovic is a leading expert on making PARTNERSHIPS professors from the academic and professional worlds. Our buildings more energy-efficient and led a team We pride ourselves on the range of professional eminent guests have included acclaimed author Nick Hornby, of researchers on monitoring and evaluating the accreditations – over 50 at the last count – and the number ground-breaking investigative journalist and TV presenter groundbreaking Birmingham Zero Carbon House of successful industry partnerships we have. Donal MacIntyre and advertising legend Trevor Beattie. – a carbon neutral building based on a 170-year- Take a look overleaf at the kind of prestigious companies old Victorian home, which won a Royal Institute of British High-profile industry leaders share their expertise with us – and organisations that choose to work with us to draw on Architects (RIBA) Architecture Award and attracted media recent visitors include BSkyB chief executive Jeremy Darroch, our expertise, upskill their teams or lend their support in attention worldwide. former Tesco chief executive officer Sir Terry Leahy, Chairman developing our cutting-edge programmes. Working with of Unilever, Amanda Sourry, illustrious Harry Potter illustrator such high-profile partners ensures that you benefit from Head of Music Technology at Birmingham Dave McKean, The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell MBE and the latest insights in your chosen area of study. Conservatoire, Lamberto Coccioli, has spent Michael Edwards, a US attorney well-known for his crusading 15 years at the cutting edge of integrating new work in legal reform. We’re not afraid to think outside the box technologies into music performance and has either – infamous rogue trader Nick Leeson and ex-offender helped develop Integra Live - new open source Noel ‘Razor’ Smith have offered some surprising insights to software that helps musicians to compose and perform live our students. electronic music. “By partnering with the faculty at Birmingham City University we have been given the valuable opportunity Hannah Phillips takes the arts to a wider audience of being able to impact on the learning students are as course director for Community and Applied given. Our approach is to supplement the learning in the Theatre. Recent events have included a Theatre classroom by providing opportunities to learn about real in Education tour to raise awareness of HIV and customer issues and cases in the UK market. With this approach the students get more insight into career paths AIDS; ‘Flipside’, a project on homelessness in Sir Terry Leahy Tim Campbell Jeremy Darroch in IT, the faculty can supplement their teaching with real Birmingham; and ‘Hatin’ On’, a play which explored issues In 2010 Cisco employed more graduates from surrounding hate crime with local schoolchildren. business cases and Cisco gets to let the students know Birmingham City University than any other more about our culture and career paths – everyone wins!” institution in the UK. The US multinational offered just 23 places on its highly competitive graduate Sedef M Buyukataman training programme, six of which were given to University Relations Manager, EMEA, Cisco International Limited Nick Leeson Amanda Sourry Michael Edwards our graduates.

08 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 09 > Professional bodies accrediting our courses include the > As the Royal Shakespeare Company’s training partner for the MSc Enterprise Systems Management course offers not just Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, British RSC’s national Open Stages project, Birmingham School an MSc qualification, but also an invaluable SAP certification Psychological Society, Chartered Institute of Architectural of Acting has helped to upskill and inspire hundreds of too. Furthermore, we have just become the only ‘Train the Technologists, Chartered Institute of Personnel and amateur theatre practitioners. Additionally, BSA students Trainer Academy’ outside the USA for global giant SAS. Development, Gemmological Association of Great Britain, have produced projects with organisations ranging from The > The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Health Care Professions Council, Landscape Institute, Big Issue to West Midlands Fire Service and Birmingham City Systems has received a Best Education Centre award from Royal Institute of British Architects and Royal Institution Council’s Adoption and Fostering Service. the Chartered Quality Institute, and it has undertaken a of Chartered Surveyors. > Our Faculty of Health is the only centre in the Midlands for series of award-winning technology transfer schemes with > We are one of very few universities to boast Ofsted’s Speech and Language Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography and Morgan Motor Company. ‘Grade One: Outstanding’ ratings for both primary and Radiotherapy and one of only three centres in the country for > Our Birmingham School of the Built Environment has secondary teacher training. Our School of Education Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment). We’re also the only an innovative partnership with Birmingham City Council – enjoys partnerships with well over a thousand local UK university to train nurses, radiographers and operating sharing knowledge, experience and best practice. Students primary and secondary schools, and has even been department practitioners for the armed forces. love their motivating awards and valuable placement contracted to provide training for the Egyptian Ministry > Household names Severn Trent, Rank Group, Mitchells opportunities. of Education. & Butlers and Jewson have turned to Birmingham City > The School of Art at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design > Our LLB (Hons) Law and Graduate Diploma in Law Business School to develop innovative staff development is the national portfolio organisation in collaboration with (GDL) programmes are accredited by the Joint Academic solutions. The school enjoys a unique accreditation from Eastside Projects for the Arts Council England, and the Stage Board, which represents the Solicitors Regulation the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), School chairs and co-ordinates Turning Point West Midlands, Authority and Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. giving MSc Accountancy and Finance students full exemption the visual arts strategic body for the region. from the Management and Strategic Levels papers of the > Birmingham Conservatoire is the only UK conservatoire Institute. We are also a Platinum Approved Learning Provider > We have been awarded Skillset Media Academy to have received institutional accreditation from the of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). accreditation on the strength of our professional capability European Association of Conservatoires (AEC). It enjoys and work with industry in the media sector. a vibrant association with the world-renowned City of > The Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), becoming Environment (TEE) is home to some incredible Partners in Orchestral Development in 2011, as well as partnerships. Among others, it is one of Microsoft’s top UK being involved in professional schemes with many of the academies and the leading Cisco Network Academy Training city’s leading arts organisations. Our criminal investigation students are the first in Centre for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In a pioneering the country to use state-of-the-art video interviewing partnership with global software organisation SAP, our equipment only recently released to police forces

10 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 11 8th place in England for our primary teacher training in the Newly ENHANCING YOUR EMPLOYABILITY Qualified Teacher survey, 2011 As a student at Birmingham City University, you start on Whatever subject you are studying, employability will be your career path the minute you join us. A combination an integral outcome of your studies. Major features of our of industry-standard facilities and lecturers with real-life approach include: experience means that our graduates are among the most > An emphasis on employability skills as a key element of employable around. your curriculum, in addition to the support provided via the LEARNING IN THE WORKPLACE You will quickly find yourself building up your experience Careers and Job Prospects team According to the prestigious Sunday Times University Guide > If you are a Law student, you can spend a six - to eight in professional-standard surroundings appropriate to your 2012, we’re one of the top 30 universities in the country for - week internship in an American attorney’s office – > Employability and employer engagement as essential course, from mock operating theatres, courtrooms and placing students in graduate-level employment, and a lot potentially working on Death Row cases. factors in the validation or revalidation of every course classrooms to state-of-the-art TV and photography studios. of that is down to the excellent relationships we have with > As a Media student, you might set up your own internal radio > Specific training for all staff in the importance of making leading companies. Apple, Cartier, Cisco, Sony Computer Our close links with business and the professions mean that station as part of your final-year assessment – what better employability a top priority Entertainment Europe and Rolls-Royce are just some of the our courses are always relevant, up-to-date and meet the way to learn than to create and present your own show? companies where our students have undertaken placements, exact needs of the current marketplace. Wherever possible, we > The introduction of an employability award which recognises gaining valuable experience of the workplace and building > If you’re studying a Health course, you will spend up to involve employers in planning the curriculum, while many of the efforts of students who have worked to improve their relationships with potential employers. 50 per cent of your time on placement from the first year, our lecturers come from and maintain their links with industry, career prospects, and the staff who have supported them. gaining experience in a workplace setting. ensuring they are up to speed with the latest developments. There are many different opportunities to gain the experience and contacts that will open doors. Get to grips with the realities > Many household names welcome our students on placement of work – and exactly what potential employers are looking for – Bosch, BMW, John Lewis, Canon, Harvey Nichols, – by spending time on placement with an employer or working Hyundai, McDonalds, Debenhams, British Sky Broadcasting, on a real-life project. With a third of entry-level jobs now filled Max Mara, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra by graduates who have already worked for their employers (CBSO), the NHS, Hewlett-Packard, National Grid, Reuters, 92 per cent of Nursing (source: High Fliers, The Graduate Market 2011), such Vauxhall... to name just a few. opportunities have never been more important. Work-based students said they We can also help you to gain experience through volunteering, learning, mentoring, job shadowing and internships also play had been allocated acting as an ambassador for the University or finding a part- a key role. The support of our former students is invaluable placements suitable time job – it’s all part of that clear focus on making you your here, as so many of our successful graduates are eager to chosen employer’s first choice. for their course. give something back and help the next generation of students.

12 Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 13 ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP We encourage entrepreneurship among students and We have also been trialling a new Employability Award, graduates through our involvement in two regional schemes. which recognises our students’ extracurricular work. Jointly SPEEDWM (Student Placements for Entrepreneurs in organised by our Student Services team, Students’ Union, Education West Midlands) can provide grant funding, training, Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching and Centre networking, mentoring and coaching to help you to develop for Academic Success, the award sees participants gather your business ideas. In 2010/11, 26 student businesses were information about their activities and submit evidence using created in areas including corporate clothing, graphic design, the online portfolio system Mahara. All those who pass the an online music shop, freelance photography, accountancy, required standard receive a certificate which can be shown to events management, product design and the promotion of a prospective employers, with an ‘outstanding’ award given to band in Romania. those who demonstrate particular commitment. BSEEN (Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network) was created as a partnership between Aston, INTERNATIONAL STUDY Birmingham and Birmingham City universities, providing If you are interested in undertaking part of your studies abroad, incubator space, wage subsidy and expert advice for graduate the Erasmus programme may be of interest to you. Erasmus entrepreneurs. Birmingham City University supported 30 is a scheme that enables higher education students in 31 graduates, of which 21 went on to set up their own business European countries to study for part of their degree in another and five continued with businesses already in operation. EU country. The experience offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your foreign language skills, enhance your CV, Recently, we launched a new awards scheme as part of experience new cultures and make new contacts and friends. our commitment to recognise and encourage excellence in Each faculty has its own Erasmus co-ordinator, who can provide employability and entrepreneurship. The Birmingham City information about which institutions we have links with for each University Employable Student (BEST) Awards were devised subject. to recognise the innovative work of our staff to enhance the employability of our students, as well as rewarding students To find out more go to www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/erasmus. who have taken positive steps to improve their own career “We’re continually innovating to help our students develop prospects, marking out the winners as highly employable. the skills and knowledge that will help them throughout their working lives, providing them with the best chance to develop satisfying careers.” Beverley Nielsen Director of Employer Engagement at the University 14 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 15 OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SERVICES ASK@BCU ONLINE PEER MENTORING OUTSTANDING Our award-winning support ensures that the help you need To ensure that your time with us is as happy and successful Ask@BCU offers you the opportunity to gain support from to succeed every step of the way is available throughout as possible, our friendly Student Services team offers expert experienced students as you settle into university life. your student career. Our high-quality services are designed advice on a wide range of practical and personal issues Mentoring can help with: STUDENT SUPPORT to enhance your learning experience and respond to your including finance, childcare, health and immigration. > Finding on-and off-campus support services changing needs, providing you with the tools you need to Support is available face-to-face, by phone, through online > Advice on your work, study and social life balance upgrade your future and make the most of your time with us. chat or e-query. For more information contact us at > Explaining unfamiliar University processes and And we always involve students when considering how www.bcu.ac.uk/askus or phone +44 (0) 121 331 5588. procedures. we can make our provision even better. Our pioneering Student Academic Partners (SAP) scheme – typical of our CAREERS AND JOB PROSPECTS ASK@BCU ONLINE EMPLOYER MENTORING unique collaborative approach – won us a prestigious Times Employability means everything to us here, as proved by our Learn more about the world of work through direct access Higher Education (THE) Award for ‘Outstanding Support for team of award-winning experts. As well as employability skills to alumni professionals and globally-based employers. Students’ in 2010. being embedded into every one of our courses, our Mentors are able to provide: These ground-breaking partnerships team up staff and experienced careers consultants can offer advice on > Industry insight to develop your commercial awareness students on projects to improve the way we teach and developing your skills and identifying career opportunities. > Support in developing your employability skills and learn. It’s part of our wider initiative to create a real sense You can access job opportunities through our online exploring possible career options jobs board, work experience opportunities and internships. of learning community, where you influence your own > Preparation for the world of work and developing your education as a matter of course. After all, how better to give We deliver on-and off-campus employment and recruitment employer network. you a real sense of pride in your University than to involve events so you get a real insight into working for organisations you in shaping it? Even the scheme itself was the result of like Next, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Jaguar Land Rover and Both of these schemes are run in partnership with education one of our inspirational partnerships – a joint venture and a Capgemini. Last year over 60 employers paid a visit to the charity Brightside UNIAID, and were shortlisted for a Times joint win with our proactive and influential Students’ Union. University. Higher Education (THE) Award in the ‘Outstanding Support for Students’ category in 2011. Find out more about these Winner of the We also offer face-to-face and e-mentoring support by schemes by visiting www.askbcu.org. 2010 Times Higher students and professionals through our Ask@BCU and Education Award Inspiring Futures projects, and plan to increase opportunities for ‘Outstanding for you to gain experience within the University through paid Support for part-time work via our ‘Investing in Students’ scheme. Students’

16 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 17 INVESTING IN YOU INSPIRING FUTURES PROFESSIONAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Over the coming years we plan to do even more to help MENTORING Our experienced and helpful staff offer a range of free and We are a University with a global outlook. As a student you to become involved in the life of the University, The Inspiring Futures scheme is a partnership between confidential advice and support. This includes disability here, you will be part of a vibrant, multicultural through a new drive to provide increased opportunities Birmingham City University and Birmingham Future. It brings support and advice, one-to-one counselling, mental health community with 25,000 students from over 80 countries. to gain experience through paid work at the University together penultimate and final year students with working and wellbeing support, healthcare advice, and a team of A combination of globally-respected qualifications from in a wide variety of roles. The ‘Investing in Students’ professionals based in the West Midlands and is fully accredited chaplains and faith advisers. For more information, visit a sought-after institution and first-rate student support scheme will be modelled on a similar project which by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation. www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/health-and-wellbeing. means we are a popular choice with international has already been running for a number of years at It offers a chance to: students – as proved by our International Office winning Northwest Missouri State University, in the USA, which VISAS AND IMMIGRATION the prize for Outstanding International Strategy at now employs a quarter of its 7,500 students at any > Improve your CV, application form and interview techniques Visa extensions, immigration or passport issues, the 2011 Times Higher Education Leadership and one time. > Develop essential skills that employers want, such as homesickness or working in the UK – Student Services Management Awards. communication skills, problem-solving and the ability to meet This will build on the success of the Student Academic are here to help. For further information, visit deadlines Birmingham City University is here to help, from advising Partners (SAP) scheme but will take it a step further www.bcu.ac.uk/international. on courses to guiding you through your application in terms of employability, giving all students the > Gain a greater understanding of the industry and the jobs available process. We also offer a friendly ‘meet and greet’ opportunity to apply for roles through a proper > Expand your professional network. service at Birmingham Airport, run an orientation week application process with CVs and interviews – full of fun and informative events and can help you to invaluable experiences before entering the workplace. CHILDCARE improve your language proficiency both with pre-entry As well as providing important work experience, we Check out our Ofsted-approved, affordable nursery at City North courses and ongoing language support. We are then on believe that if you become part of the fabric of the Campus for children aged six months to school age. Our specialist hand throughout your time with us to advise on visas, “The level of support from the staff is something I will always University you will feel a greater sense of pride and childcare adviser can provide confidential advice on a range of immigration, finding work or any other questions you take with me. I feel it was second to none and without it ownership, and that there will be improved interaction childcare-related issues such as finding suitable childcare provision, may have. my experience of university would not have been as good between our students and staff. before and after care clubs, holiday clubs and childcare funding. See www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/child-care. as it was. Even though there must have been hundreds of And if you’re coming from the UK, that means you will students in the faculty, I still felt like it was a family.” benefit from the fresh perspectives and insights of our FINANCE AND MONEY MATTERS international students, while experiencing a host of Katy Helen different cultures, right here on your doorstep. Fees, funding, budgeting, money management – we can BA (Hons) Primary Education, Graduated 2010 help you get to grips with it all. Find comprehensive details www.bcu.ac.uk/international and a useful, budget-balancing student calculator at www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/finance-and-money-matters.

18 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 19 LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES Our online student portal, iCity, provides access to information CENTRAL TO YOUR SUCCESS With almost 715,000 books and nearly 28,000 print and electronic about IT facilities, your course and the University more generally. The University’s Centre for Academic Success exists to journals, we have invested heavily in our libraries and learning It also provides links to your email account, enrolment details and provide all students with access to a range of academic centres to provide the resources you need to succeed. We are access to web-based resources and systems. Our virtual learning support services, helping you develop your study skills constantly listening to our students’ feedback and striving to environment is available both on and off campus, allowing you and optimise your educational aspirations. improve our services. That’s why we have above sector average to combine lectures with web-based resources, self-study and It provides support in the following areas: student satisfaction for our facilities. structured revision. iTunesU provides free video resources for students to complement other course material. > Report writing The resources at each library have been designed to reflect the subjects taught at that campus; for example, our City South If you live in University accommodation, you will have access > Revision and exam techniques Campus is home to the Mary Seacole Library, one of the biggest to the internet, gaming and other services as part of your > Referencing accommodation package. There are also discounts and other specialist health libraries in the UK. Each faculty has an expert > Stress management librarian to provide support and recommend material that relates benefits available to our students on some hardware and > Presentation skills to our courses. software products, details of which can be found on iCity. > Personal and career development Take an online tour to see the sheer size and scope for yourself. STUDENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT > Mathematics Full details are at www.library.bcu.ac.uk. The University’s Student Partnership Agreement sets out our > Time management IT RESOURCES obligations in creating and delivering academic studies centred upon teaching excellence and support, as well as re-enforcing You can tap into a wealth of resources including As a student of the University you will have access to a wide your responsibilities as a student, to ensure you get the most out one-to-one tutorial sessions, academic and personal range of IT facilities, and will be provided with an introduction to of your time with us. We are committed to continuing to build development workshops, online study resources and our systems when you first arrive. You’ll receive your own email on this document to incorporate the latest recommendations feedback on assignments, prior to handing them in. account, free secure file storage, and free wireless access in from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Learn The Centre for Academic Success also offers a Summer most communal and recreational areas. The follow-me style more – and see students talking about what it means to them at Head Start programme, which provides assistance in printing system allows you to collect your printing from any www.bcu.ac.uk/partnership. printer on campus. Open access computers are available within essential areas such as English language, academic every library and faculty and the CICT Service Desk provides writing and mathematics, ahead of the start of the support during working hours via email or telephone, or you can “With the help of the Students’ Union, I got voluntary work; it academic term. visit in person. was meaningful, which made my university life more colourful.” Find out more about the Centre for Academic Success Lili Huang by visiting www.library.bcu.ac.uk/learner. BA (Hons) Business with Human Resource Management

20 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 21 Dramatic success for acting Nursing graduate named ‘Woman Teaming up to stop coursework disasters STUDENT graduates of the Year’ Lost coursework could be a thing of the past thanks to Birmingham School of Acting graduate Graduate and trauma sister Victoria a new service set up by two recent graduates. Dominic Catherine Tyldesley is making a name Mulleady has been honoured for her Nielen-Groen and Chris Elmore, who both studied BSc SUCCESSES for herself with a role in the world’s heroic work saving the lives of British (Hons) Forensic Computing, started their own business longest-running TV soap opera, Coronation troops injured in Afghanistan. She was Zibit Datalab in February 2011, specialising in data Street. She joined the show’s cast in June 2011 as Eva named ‘Woman of the Year’ as part of a team of medics recovery from a wide variety of storage devices. This was Price – Leanne Barlow’s long-lost half-sister. This followed at a recent award ceremony in London. She graduated followed by a new service called Student Data Recovery, previous roles in series including Lilies, Holby City and from the University with a degree in Clinical Nursing aimed specifically at students who have saved coursework Red Riding. Her success in securing the role means that Studies in 2006. Now working as part of the trauma team on a computer, but then found the work has been the School has been represented in each of the UK’s ‘big at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, she provides accidentally deleted. three’ soaps – fellow graduate Rachel Bright joined the exceptional care to both civilian and military patients cast of EastEnders from January to November 2011 as alike, including treating injured soldiers returning from Poppy Meadow and Tom Lister has played Carl King in the conflict in Afghanistan...... Emmerdale since February 2004...... Launching campaigns for big ...... names in music Music Technology graduate Richard Graduate gains top software role Siddall-Jones works for record label Pop icon goes Gaga for student For Naj Alavi, a degree in Applied Software EMI as Digital Development Manager design Engineering has been a passport to a where his responsibilities include Fashion design graduate Rebecca Short successful and varied career, culminating co-ordinating artist campaigns, managing digital content had the surprise of a lifetime when one in his current role as managing director for with partners such as iTunes and YouTube, and giving North and South America at global financial As a University which places a great emphasis on graduate of her experimental outfits (pictured left) commercial advice to overseas territories. He also runs software firm Xenomorph in New York City. Having initially employability, we are delighted to regularly hear from our was worn by pop icon Lady Gaga in front his own hobby-orientated record label called DryCry former students who have gone on to achieve success of a worldwide audience. The exotic singer wowed fans joined them in the UK, after three years he persuaded his Records which has released three EPs and two LPs in their chosen careers. Whether they are working for a and journalists when she wore the distinctive dress at bosses to let him head up the new office in the USA, where to date. big-name multinational or building their own successful a showcase event in Singapore – only days after one of he is responsible for winning new business, negotiating business or freelance career, here are some of our her stylists spotted Rebecca’s dress at Graduate Fashion contracts, recruiting staff and devising long-term strategy. graduate successes we are proud to share with you... Week in London.

22 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 23 Students’ documentary reaches Going global with Human Lifestyle blog on awards shortlist Brightening up the city national audience Resources career Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations MA Events and Exhibition Management student Katie Moran Two BA (Hons) Media and Communication Sociology graduate and former Students’ graduate Lily Pebbles Martin has been has seen her course assignment snowball into one of the students went head-to-head with Union president Stephen Harrison- nominated for the 2012 Marie Claire Blog biggest public arts projects in Birmingham. She established established stars from the worlds of Mirfield, has gone on to pursue a Awards for her fashion, beauty and lifestyle an open air gallery in Hill Street, near to New Street station, comedy, rock and broadcasting when successful international career in human blog ‘What I Heart Today’. Lily launched which became the city’s largest outdoor art installation on they were nominated for a Sony Radio resources. Having initially worked in the UK for Reed her blog as part of the Digital Marketing module in her third a previously bare, uninspiring wall covered in green mould. award, the radio equivalent of the Oscars. Personnel and Codemasters, he then had the opportunity year, during which students are encouraged to develop their Katie formed an organisation called Regenerated and Steve Thornton and Chris Williams to work in India and, after enjoying the experience, decided own blogs to gain experience, and she now manages social secured support from Network Rail to transform the space were nominated in the ‘Best Music to look for further opportunities for overseas work. Having media for beauty products supplier Glossybox. into a showcase for local artistic talent. Special’ category for a documentary they held various roles in the Middle East, he is now Director of produced marking 30 years of UB40’s Operations for accountancy giant KPMG in Saudi Arabia. landmark album Signing Off. Their work so ...... impressed managers at Absolute Radio that they broadcast the documentary on their digital station Absolute 80s. It has ...... also been broadcast on BBC WM, Birmingham community station Switch FM and Radio New Zealand. Postgraduate prize for outstanding Graduate builds successful ...... From shop worker to radiographer work business career Former supermarket worker Charlene Amrik Singh, who studied MSc Data With the flexibility and variety of a sandwich Davison has now embarked on a Networks and Security, has been awarded course as well as a big city location, Architecture student gains successful career as a Radiographer the postgraduate prize for outstanding Birmingham City University gave Business recognition after studying Diagnostic Radiotherapy work within the programme. Hoping to graduate Hannah Sookias the opportunity Final year Architecture student, at Birmingham City University. She was build on his first degree success, Amrik decided to remain to flourish academically and individually. After gaining Lise-Ann Brennan, won the prestigious attracted by the amount of practical experience the degree with Birmingham City University to complete an MSc and, valuable experience through practical assignments and Women in Property West Midlands course contained, both through the University’s clinical by fully utilising the Faculty’s Cisco resources, his excellent a year-long placement, she then went on to set up her Student Award for 2011 – the second time skills suite and the work placements offered. She now dissertation on ‘IP Telephony and Unified Messaging’ earned own PR agency, as well as being a founding partner in a in as many years that the accolade has gone to a student works full-time as a radiographer at Royal Derby Hospital him a distinction. He has landed a job at Cisco Enterprise as management consultancy business. from Birmingham City University. The annual awards are and says her studies gave her the knowledge she needed to part of a team managing Cisco’s top 30 customers. given out by the Association of Women in Property, practice, as well as social and communication skills. a networking group for women working in the sector.

24 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 25 Luke Perry, BA (Hons) Fine Art, 2005 Fei Liu, BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing With a passion for art and engineering, Luke uses his 2001 OUR AWARD WINNERS expertise in both fields to design and build large-scale Since achieving his degree in Jewellery and ALUMNI OF THE YEAR sculptures that celebrate the Midlands’ industrial Silversmithing in 2001, Fei Liu has won countless heritage. He is founder and director of Industrial Heritage awards for his innovative, contemporary designs that have Birmingham City University Alumni of the Year recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Birmingham City Stronghold, a not-for-profit organisation which aims to ‘build captured the imagination of the design world. He once designed a University graduates. Our alumni make a real difference across the globe in a variety of ways, and the University seeks to Public Artworks which celebrate our industrial heritage in a very plaque for David Beckham and his jewellery has been spotted on acknowledge their contribution to the local, national and international communities through Alumni of the Year. real way’. In 2010, he co-presented the Channel 4 television series the red carpet, in glossy magazines and adorning some very high- profile necks. He opened his first jewellery store in Birmingham Bethann Siviter, Diploma in Higher Education: ‘Titanic: The Mission’, in which he and three other modern-day HERE ARE OUR 2011 WINNERS: five years after graduating, and has gone on to break the market Adult Nursing, 2002 engineers attempted to rebuild sections of the ill-fated liner, using the tools and techniques of the early twentieth century. in the USA as well as opening outlets in Tokyo and Beijing. Keira O’Mara, BSc (Hons) Bethann is a well-known nursing writer, speaker and Environmental Planning, 1998 advocate for students, health care assistants and the HERE ARE OUR 2010 WINNERS: Kerry O’Coy, BA (Hons) Media and Keira O’Mara has made a name for herself as art of nursing practice, as well as the author of two bestselling Communication 1997, MA Media and Creative an inventor and businesswoman, designing textbooks for trainee nurses. She overcame sudden illness and Justo Casal, LLM International Human Rights 2006 Enterprise 2009 a discreet and supportive breastfeeding scarf which has disability in 2006, not only returning to her demanding role as a Justo works as a photojournalist and volunteer Kerry is on a mission to promote creative talent in the proved a big hit with mothers around the country. After Nurse Consultant but also using her experiences to help support in some of the most remote parts of the world, Midlands through her award-winning magazine Fused. She set up experiencing difficulties feeding her baby in public, Keira other people with disabilities who work in nursing. Her Student dedicating his time to bringing the world’s attention the publication in 2000 to showcase the best of the region’s music, came up with the Mamascarf – a discreet supportive Nurse Handbook, first published in 2004, was followed in 2008 by to little-known human rights atrocities and has, to date, had his art and culture, and has since become an influential figure in the breastfeeding scarf for breastfeeding in public. Initially The Newly Qualified Nurse’s Handbook and a second edition of work published by outlets including CNN, the BBC and the New city, named in the Birmingham Post’s Power 50 list in 2009. Her selling it through her own website, the scarf has since the student handbook. York Times. Justo’s passion for human rights stems from time company has also expanded to publish the monthly Area Culture attracted enough attention to go on sale in outlets such spent during his childhood travelling with his parents to some of Guide. Makhdum (Mak) Ali Chishty QPM, as Tesco, Boots and Kiddicare. the poorest parts of the world. LLB (Hons) Law, 2004 Rhydian Roberts, BMus (Hons) 2007 Simon Vinton and Matthew Armstrong, Born and raised in inner-city Birmingham, Mak joined Mark Persard, BSc (Hons) Management 2005 Rhydian was propelled into the limelight when BA (Hons) Furniture Design, 1999 Warwickshire Police as an 18-year-old and was quickly Mark has helped hundreds of the long-term he competed on hit TV talent show The X Factor, Matthew and Simon established Armstrong promoted to CID, where he held a variety of senior positions, before unemployed to find jobs since leaving the University narrowly missing out on first place. Since then, Vinton Furniture together 10 years ago, shortly moving back into uniform as Borough Commander for the town of in his role as Deputy Operations Manager for Ingeus, he has gone on to enjoy phenomenal success with a list of after graduating. The company makes bespoke high-end Rugby, where he took a pioneering approach to community relations, an organisation that helps disabled people into work. He has also achievements that include singing for the Queen, being the furniture, turning over just under £1 million last year. involving the public in the drawing up of policing priorities. Mak, who helped colleagues at the organisation into management roles biggest selling debut male artist of 2008 and performing with Over its first decade, the business has grown to employ was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty’s New Year’s and even helped devise a training programme based on what he the likes of Michael Bublé. Three further albums have followed, 18 people, and the duo have proposals to launch their own Honours in 2009, shortly afterwards took on the high-profile role as learned studying BSc (Hons) Management at the University. together with his own chat show on Welsh TV channel S4C. range of furniture to go alongside the bespoke projects. Commander for North London in the Metropolitan Police.

26 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 27 STORY TELL US YOUR We launched the Tell Us Your Story competition to uncover and highlight the stars of the University who are making a difference to our community: staff who go the extra mile to support students, students who are working hard to upgrade their futures and alumni who have gone on to achieve success in their chosen fields.

HERE ARE OUR FIRST WINNERS: mature student and a single parent to a young daughter and has strived to do her best, representing the University in mooting Staff: Graham Wright competitions and taking part in the mentoring scheme. Her Lecturer and Mooting Society Director Graham hard work has paid off, as she was recently awarded a highly was announced as the winner of the staff prestigious £6,000 law scholarship from Lincoln’s Inn, one of the category, for his commitment to students UK’s four Inns of Court which prepares students for the Bar. and the society, to which he regularly devotes his spare time. Thanks to Graham, the University now boasts one Alumni: Ben Croft, BA (Hons) Marketing, 2006 of the most successful mooting societies in England and Ben was named as winner of the alumni category. has enjoyed considerable success at a national level. Ben’s CV is an impressive one, with a track record University students have reached five finals over the last of success from a young age. Since leaving the few years and have regularly beaten teams from some of University in 2006 Ben has started three businesses and is the country’s most prestigious universities including Oxford currently President of the World Business and Executive Coach and Cambridge. Summit. He also runs a successful international marketing consultancy that has had offices based in Brisbane, New York, Student: Siobhan Freeman, LLB (Hons) Law the UK and Buenos Aires. Ben has also found time to complete Law student Siobhan was named as the the New York Marathon for Breast Cancer Research and spent winner of the student award. Siobhan’s a month at an orphanage in Zambia helping to care for AIDS personal story is one that demonstrates how orphans before leading a fundraising campaign that raised £3,800 much can be achieved with hard work, commitment and to help give the orphanage electricity. the right mindset. Siobhan returned to university as a

28 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 29 THE IDEAL CAREER CITY Birmingham is the perfect setting for an institution that works WHY extremely closely with business to equip its students with real-world skills. There’s a real demand for graduate skills in this thriving city, where so many of our students have BIRMINGHAM? launched impressive careers – often as a result of the experience they gained through placements or part-time jobs during their time here. For example, our School of Jewellery, one of the most significant schools of its kind in the world, benefits from being at the heart of the city’s Jewellery Quarter where 40 per cent of all UK jewellery is manufactured, while our Birmingham Conservatoire has strong links with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham’s two great concert halls: Symphony Hall and Town Hall, among others. Our staff – many of them professionals in their own right – Birmingham is home to around 42,000 companies, including boast valuable connections, helping us to arrange talks from 900 international firms. There are over 900 legal firms, visiting professionals, sandwich placements and live projects, 3,500 solicitors and 500 barristers, as well as the largest giving you the opportunity to build your own relationships in the concentration of professional and financial services outside industry and gain the real-life experience you need to build a London (source: Business Birmingham). successful career. And as you might expect from the birthplace of the Industrial With the largest creative district outside London and a Revolution, the West Midlands still has the highest proportion groundbreaking ‘Creative City’ initiative to encourage new of manufacturing companies in the UK, employing 15 per cent businesses, Birmingham is rich in cultural diversity and has a of all workers in the region. The motor industry maintains a vibrant arts sector. With a multitude of theatres, galleries, live strong presence in the area with firms such as Jaguar Land music venues, design studios, public art spaces and cinemas, Rover and MG investing in production facilities and providing the city is an exciting base for emergent artists, performers job opportunities for those with an interest in engineering or and media practitioners. technology. Visit www.visitbirmingham.com for more information.

30 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 31 A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE INVESTING IN THE FUTURE “Birmingham has over 100,000 students from the five “Although born and raised in Birmingham, Birmingham City Birmingham is one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant Birmingham is not standing still. The city is investing in different universities it plays host to. I knew that it University opened up places for me I had never seen before: cities, home to a world-class cultural scene, fascinating its infrastructure – with a new £188 million library under would’ve been impossible for me not to have had an there is a lot going on here that I didn’t know about, such as history and heritage – and incredible nightlife and shopping. construction, a £600 million transformation of Birmingham enjoyable experience!” studios, other animators and events.” We rival the capital in excitement, but not in cost! New Street Station, and millions of pounds of investment in Katie Jones Ben Whitehouse city centre transport. Explore something new every weekend – the latest show, one BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) Animation, 2010 of our famous festivals, an international exhibition, a beautiful Birmingham’s air, road and rail connections provide access city park, a legendary club night... and you’ll only skim the to 400 million people across Europe. It has 126 direct surface. connections from Birmingham Airport, is located at the centre of the national motorway network (M5, M6, M40 and M42), And for those who already know and love Birmingham, you’ll is at the heart of the UK rail network and is home to Digbeth find there’s still so much more to discover. Through student Coach Station, one of the UK’s major coach interchanges. eyes, you’ll see a whole new side to this exciting city. > With £2.43 billion expenditure in 2011, Birmingham remains in the top three most popular places to shop in the UK for the eighth year running.1 > The second most visited English city for European visitors.2 > The top UK events destination outside London.3 £9 billion invested Major employers > Birmingham is the youngest city in Europe, with under-25s accounting for nearly 40 per cent of its population.4 over the last 20 investing in their years to transform future in the city For more information on life in the city, visit www.bcu.ac.uk/ birmingham or www.studentbirmingham.com. the city into a include Jaguar confident, modern Land Rover, MG commercial and Motor, Kraft, Amey 1 source: CACI 2 source: Marketing Birmingham retail centre and Deutsche Bank 3 source: Marketing Birmingham 4 source: Marketing Birmingham

32 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 33 INVESTING IN OUR CAMPUSES

Pay a visit to any of our sites and you can see how much is currently taking shape alongside our existing facilities we’ve already invested in our fantastic facilities, helping us at Millennium Point in Birmingham’s Eastside – one of the to become one of the UK’s top 10 universities for spending largest regeneration zones in the UK – ready to welcome its on facilities in the 2012 Complete University Guide. first students in September 2013. A flagship extension of our City Centre Campus is our latest We are committed to a second phase of the development, ambitious venture, housing cutting-edge art and design consolidating more of the University’s teaching onto a facilities and a state-of-the-art Media Centre. The building single flagship site right in the heart of Birmingham. As well as additional teaching space, the second phase will incorporate a new library, IT, social and support facilities, as well as specialist studios and workshops, which will provide an improved student experience and a greater sense of community for everyone. Depending on the outcome of planning and contract negotiations, the second phase could CITY NORTH CAMPUS open as early as September 2014. This is a big, bustling campus, three miles north of the city centre. It’s simple to get to – there’s on-site parking Also in the pipeline are plans for a new home for Birmingham (charges apply), and you’re minutes from a train station Conservatoire, as part of the wider redevelopment of and major bus routes. It’s home to courses taught by Birmingham city centre, and we are also developing a new Birmingham City Business School, the Faculty of Education, international college at our Bournville campus, to the south Law and Social Sciences and the School of English. of the city. Coupled with investment already carried out elsewhere – Teaching students get the feel of a real school in our replica including the £30 million redevelopment of our City South classrooms, complete with school gym and changing rooms. Campus, £10 million refurbishment of the New Technology During mooting competitions, Law students hone their It’s also where you’ll find lots of facilities – you can Institute and the £8.5 million Doug Ellis Sports Centre – these advocacy skills in one of our mock courtrooms in front of study at the vast Kenrick Library, pick up careers developments will bring the total spending on our buildings a judge, usually a qualified solicitor or barrister. advice from our Student Services team, work out at and facilities in the next few years to around £180 million. the Doug Ellis Sports Centre, head to the Students’ Union or just grab a bite to eat from one of our cafés.

34 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 35 MARGARET STREET – SCHOOL OF ART (BIAD) Floating mezzanine levels, glass lifts and cutting-edge specialist workspaces sit comfortably beside the original stained glass windows and mosaic floors of this glorious purpose-built art school. We’re right in the city centre, perfectly placed next to the city’s main museum and art gallery. You’ll find light and airy studios, gallery and installation spaces, a fine art library and workshops for wood, metal, plaster, fibreglass, ceramics, digital media, print and photography.

Our multi-award-winning building houses a wonderful CITY CENTRE CAMPUS complex of traditional-style workshops, teaching and Our expanding City Centre Campus includes Millennium Point - a landmark exhibition accommodation. This extraordinary Grade I listed building just to the east of the city centre that is home to courses from our Venetian Gothic building is a fitting home for a stunning Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment (TEE) as well as modern art school. Birmingham School of Acting – plus new facilities for Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) and Birmingham School of Media from 2013. The new extension has been designed around an inner atrium to maximise natural light for our artists and increase opportunities for students from VITTORIA STREET - SCHOOL OF different courses to meet and share ideas. It will also feature the largest JEWELLERY (BIAD) concentration of TV studios between London and Salford and marks the In the same building, you’ll also find our One of the most significant jewellery schools in the world stands first step to creating a multi-million pound centre of excellence to support £4 million purpose-built Birmingham in a light and spacious building right at the heart of Birmingham’s the creative industries. School of Acting complete with 11 studios, famous Jewellery Quarter, where much of the jewellery made in The arrival of our design and media students is great news for TEE as including a large performance studio Britain today is manufactured. well – as all three become neighbours, we’re looking creatively at ways to which has set a new benchmark for remodel much of TEE and better integrate specialist facilities, including drama training facilities in the UK and Industry-standard resources and equipment include our industry-standard TV studios. its own blackbox theatre. Each studio soldering hearths, polishing machines, other bench-mounted State-of-the-art resources for TEE students also include noise and vibration contains specialist acoustic panelling, powered equipment, lathes and milling machines, together cells and a robotic laboratory, together with a huge isolation booth big sprung floors and climate control. We also with exhibition space and a specialist library. Our Jewellery enough to house drum kits; fantastic recording facilities; a vintage mixing have a fully operational lighting rig and Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC) supports the industry desk and a blue screen studio for chromakey work for film and music. quadraphonic sound system. through a range of research, training and consultancy 36 www.bcu.ac.uk projects. 37 BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE CITY SOUTH CAMPUS Just a few minutes’ walk from Symphony Hall and adjacent Following a £30 million refurbishment and the completion to the Town Hall in the city centre, this purpose-built music of a new teaching facility, all health and social care students school has some of the finest performing, teaching and music are now based on one campus in Edgbaston, to the south technology facilities in the country. These include six state- of the city centre. Our students learn in the most realistic of-the-art recording and editing studios, over 50 dedicated settings – from a mock operating theatre and hospital wards practice rooms and a specialised library. Birmingham to a fully-equipped midwifery skills / birthing room. Conservatoire is one of only nine conservatoires in the UK and is rated the best in the UK outside London for its research. The new teaching facilities include a virtual radiotherapy suite, a radiography imaging suite, a simulated home Our premier music venue, the Adrian Boult Hall is a environment and a specialist resource room, fitted with 520-seat concert hall which can accommodate a full symphony a two-way mirror to allow Speech and Language Therapy orchestra with chorus, while our 150-seat Recital Hall houses students to review and develop effective communication a highly sophisticated multi-channel sound system allowing skills. performers complete control over amplified sound in the entire performance space.

BOURNVILLE CAMPUS Our Bournville campus, located in the idyllic setting of the Bournville Village Trust conservation area, has a 100-year We are committed to developing a new city centre pedigree as a centre of learning, and a recent £6 million home for the Conservatoire, as part of the wider refurbishment scheme has enabled the installation of a vast redevelopment of the Paradise Circus area. As range of high quality facilities. now, the new premises will be fully fitted with purpose-built facilities. Also planned is a new 475-seat concert hall on Centenary Way, which The campus is entering a new era in the academic will run from Centenary Square to Chamberlain year 2012/13 as home to Birmingham City University Square in Birmingham. International College, which provides bespoke pathways for overseas students, leading to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University. 38 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 39 ACCOMMODATION HALLS OF RESIDENCE

If you’re leaving home for the first time, what could be OSCOTT GARDENS (CITY NORTH) Other facilities: more exciting than the independence and freedom of Rent: £112-£128 per week (2012/13) > Laundrette your own place? Living in halls is a great way to meet new Oscott Gardens offers 419 en suite rooms in > Bicycle racks friends, and rooms are available at a range of prices to the form of self-catering flats with five to eight > Limited on-site car parking suit everyone. Accommodation is available at our three bedrooms and a shared kitchen and lounge. > Secure entry system to each block. University-owned halls of residence as well as at a number There are six wheelchair-accessible rooms and of private halls within the city. 10 rooms for people with sensory impairments. CITY SOUTH For full-time undergraduate students from outside All rooms have a private internal telephone and internet Rent: £80.50-£94.50 per week (2012/13) Birmingham, if you make Birmingham City University connection. Our City South Campus has 208 rooms across your first choice and apply by the deadline, you will be Other facilities: three halls of residence – Calthorpe, Oakmount guaranteed a place in University accommodation for your > Laundrette and Westmount. The site is two miles from the city first year of study. For international students, there’s a centre and is shared with the Faculty of Health. guaranteed place for the duration of your studies. > Bicycle racks > Limited on-site car parking Residents share kitchen facilities, dining room and one or two There’s something safe, secure and affordable for everyone, > Secure entry system to each block. bathrooms. All rooms have a private internal telephone and including adapted accommodation if you have any special internet connection. requirements. All of our halls of residence have CCTV THE COPPICE (CITY NORTH) In addition to standard rooms, Calthorpe Hall features a number coverage and security staff patrol the campuses 24 hours of larger rooms. a day. Public transport between our sites is excellent, with Rent: £96.50 per week (2012/13) Other facilities: cost-effective student travel cards available. The Coppice is home to 432 students, with its rooms organised into six-bedroom flats with a > Laundrette > Security office “Accommodation Services are brilliant – they are shared kitchen, dining room and two bathrooms. always there for you.” It is located off Wellhead Lane, directly opposite > Accommodation office the City North Campus and within easy travelling distance of > Pay as you go car parking “Security is very proactive. I feel really safe here.” the city centre. > Union bar “Good size rooms and friendly staff.” All rooms have a private internal telephone and internet > Café and shop. Student comments connection.

40 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 41 HAMSTEAD (CITY NORTH) Birmingham Institute of Art and Design’s Margaret Street CURZON GATEWAY (CITY CENTRE) Rent: £95 per week (2012/13) site. Priority is given to Conservatoire and Fine Art students. Rent: £108 per week (2012/13) Hamstead is a privately-owned facility offering Other facilities: Curzon Gateway is a privately-owned facility, accommodation for 54 students within 16 acres of > Common room with satellite TV offering 150 en suite rooms split into a mix of stunning, gated grounds in a pleasant residential > Free broadband connection four, five and six-bedroom flats, with shared area two miles from City North Campus. Frequent > Laundrette kitchen and lounge facilities. public transport services operate between Hamstead and City > Gym It is located three minutes’ walk from City Centre Campus North, as well as Birmingham city centre. > Car parking and is just a short walk from the Bullring shopping and leisure All rooms have a private telephone and internet connection. > On-site security. complex. Buses to City North Campus in Perry Barr are only a Each room has a hand-basin and there is a shared kitchen, 10 minute walk away. bathroom and dining area. JENNENS COURT (CITY CENTRE) Other facilities: Other facilities: Rent: £110 per week (2012/13) > Free broadband connection > Laundrette Jennens Court is a privately-owned facility offering > Laundrette > Badminton and table tennis rooms approximately 280 en suite rooms in three to > Gym > TV room six-bedroom flats, each with a shared kitchen > Car parking > Chapel and lounge. > On-site security. BIRMINGHAM CITY STUDENT HOMES > Privately-run bar. The hall is located in the city centre, next to our expanding A number of rooms are available for returning students, For more information on any of our halls, see but many students choose to live with friends in shared City Centre Campus. There are a limited number of rooms www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation. OPAL 1 (CITY CENTRE) for disabled students. houses from their second year onwards. Rent: £113 per week (2012/13) Other facilities: If you’re looking for shared accommodation, we can support you through Birmingham City Student Homes, Opal 1 is a privately-owned facility, offering 180 > Common room with satellite TV and drinks and a student-focused letting agency owned and operated en suite rooms organised into four and games machines by our Students’ Union. six-bedroom flats, with shared kitchen and > Laundrette The not-for-profit agency only deals with reputable and lounge facilities. > Secure door entry system and CCTV accredited landlords and offers decent, reliable and safe Opal 1 is located at the corner of Belgrave Middleway and > On-site staff available 24 hours a day accommodation. See www.bcusu.com/homes. Bristol Road with easy access to the city centre, and is only a > Car parking and bike store. short bus journey away from Birmingham Conservatoire and

42 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 43 OUR PLANNED UNDERGRADUATE TUITION FEES FULL-TIME FEES FOR 2013/14 £6,000 All HND and Foundation degrees taught at the We understand that many students and their parents will be As you may know, all universities have had to increase University (different arrangements may apply to concerned at the level of fees now being discussed; however, the tuition fees they charge from the 2012/13 academic courses offered with partner organisations). it is important to note that no-one has to pay anything up front year onwards, due to a reduction in government funding – instead, you will take out a tuition fee loan which will only be for higher education. Here at Birmingham City University, £7,500 Full-time first degrees in Business and paid back once you are in work and earning above a certain we have worked hard to devise a new fee structure which Management; Sociology; Early Childhood Education threshold – and then only as a percentage of any earnings reflects the actual cost of delivery for each course and Studies; Children and Integrated Professional above that threshold. helps keep graduate debts to a minimum. Care; Computing, Information and Communication Technology; Architectural Technology; Built We believe the lifelong value of higher education far Rather than charging the maximum fee allowed across the Environment; English; Health and Social Care outweighs any short-term costs – you will develop personally, board, we opted for three price bands in 2012/13 of £7,500, (other than those courses delivered under the intellectually and professionally, gaining a distinct advantage in £8,200 and £9,000, with the highest fees reserved for the NHS contract). the job market. Figures from the Office for National Statistics courses that are most expensive for us to run – such as our show that over the past decade graduates earned an average internationally-renowned courses in Jewellery and Acting £8,200 Full-time first degrees in Art and Design; of £12,000 a year more than non-graduates. And three in ten which require extensive performance opportunities and Architecture; Law; Engineering; Digital Media jobs in UK businesses require degree-level skills, according to one-to-one tuition time. We plan to keep the same fees for Technology; Engineering, Design and Manufacturing the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). the 2013/14 academic year. Systems; Psychology; Criminology; Criminal Investigation; Media and Communication; For more information on our tuition fees, and the latest INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Community Theatre. updates, pick up a copy of our Tuition Fees brochure or visit International students may apply via UCAS or, more www.bcu.ac.uk/tuitionfees. £9,000 Jewellery; Music; Acting; Stage Management; commonly, apply directly to the University. Primary Education. International tuition fees noted on course pages are for 2013/14 and could be subject to change. For further Where a full-time undergraduate student opts to extend the normal length of a Bachelor’s degree by an additional year in order to take a full-year work placement there will be no fee for information, please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international. the additional placement year. The tuition costs for degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Speech and Language Therapy were paid directly by the NHS The information on the following pages relates to UK / EU in 2012/13; details for future years will be made available on our website as soon as they are available. applicants. Further information for international students Students who normally live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive financial support from their own Government or assembly and should contact them for further information. EU students from outside the UK will be able to access a loan to cover the cost of their tuition, provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. They will not normally be entitled to support for can be found at www.bcu.ac.uk/international. their living costs.

44 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 45 PAYING BACK YOUR LOAN The Government’s plans are that interest will be applied at a are entitled to a full grant of £3,354, and those with a household If you require childcare during your studies, you may qualify rate of inflation plus three per cent while you are at university. income of between £25,000 and £42,600 will be entitled to a for a Childcare Grant which can pay for up to 85 per cent of Payments will normally be taken automatically, via the tax From the April after you leave university, if you are earning grant of between £3,354 and £50, on a sliding scale. childcare costs, up to a maximum of £148.75 per week for one system, once your earnings exceed the required threshold below £21,000, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation. child or £255 per week for two or more children. If you still (currently £21,000 and set to begin rising in line with average For graduates earning between £21,000 and £41,000, interest EXAMPLE PACKAGE OF SUPPORT FOR 2013 need further assistance with childcare, you can apply to the earnings from 2017). Payments are made at a rate of nine per will be applied at between inflation and inflation plus three Access to Learning fund. You may also be eligible to receive a cent on any income above £21,000 – so if you were earning FOR STUDENTS LIVING AWAY FROM HOME: per cent, depending on income. For graduates earning above Parents’ Learning Allowance of up to £1,508 per year. £25,000, you would pay back nine per cent of £4,000 per year, £41,000, interest will be applied at inflation plus three per cent. or £30 per month. Household Non-repayable Living cost Total The Disabled Students’ Allowance can help pay for extra Inflation will be calculated using the Retail Price Index (RPI). Income grant loan costs you may incur whilst studying due to having a disability Salary Amount of salary from which Monthly Regarding your loan’s impact on other borrowings, the Council £25,000 or less £3,354 £3,823 £7,177 or specific learning difficulty. This can include up to £5,161 for 9 per cent will be deducted repayment of Mortgage Lenders has advised that a student loan is ‘very specialist equipment during the whole course, up to £20,520 unlikely’ to have a material impact on an individual’s ability to £30,000 £2,416 £4,292 £6,708 per year for a non-medical helper and up to £1,724 per year for £25,000 £4,000 £30.00 get a mortgage, although he amount of mortgage available may £35,000 £1,478 £4,761 £6,239 other disability-related expenditure. depend on net income. As for other forms of finance, the final £30,000 £9,000 £67.50 £40,000 £540 £5,475 £5,770 decision would rest with the loan provider, but Student Finance BURSARIES £35,000 £14,000 £105.00 England will not be sharing student loan information with £45,000 £0 £5,288 £5,288 The University will also be offering National Scholarships £40,000 £19,000 £142.50 credit reference agencies. £50,000 £0 £4,788 £4,788 to a set number of students (376 in 2012/13) from the lowest income backgrounds (typically, £16,190 or lower) £55,000 £0 £4,288 £4,288 £45,000 £24,000 £180.00 LIVING COSTS who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, £50,000 £29,000 £217.50 You will be entitled to a loan to help with living costs such £60,000 £0 £3,788 £3,788 performance or potential. These were worth £3,000 each in as food, accommodation and travel with the amount you can 2012/13 and will be awarded as a fee waiver (so that your £55,000 £34,000 £255.00 Over £62,500 £0 £3,575 £3,575 borrow dependant on your parents’ income and whether or overall debt will be reduced). For further details, visit £60,000 £39,000 £292.50 not you are living at home. If you are living away from home, The Special Support Grant is an alternative to the www.bcu.ac.uk/nationalscholarships. you will be able to borrow up to £5,500 per year while if you Maintenance grant if you are eligible for, but not necessarily If you have been paying back the loan and then your income stay at home, you can borrow up to £4,375. These loans will receiving, means-tested state benefits, for example if you FURTHER INFORMATION drops back below the minimum threshold, for example then be paid back on the same basis as tuition fee loans, have a disability or you are a single parent. If you receive For more information and the latest updates on our tuition because you take a career break or become unemployed, depending on your income in later life. a Special Support Grant you will also be entitled to the full fee proposals, please see our website at www.bcu.ac.uk/ payments will be automatically halted. If you later start to student loan for maintenance. tuitionfees. If you have any questions which have not been You may also be entitled to a Maintenance grant towards earn over the threshold again, payments will restart. If your covered by this booklet, please contact our Course Enquiries living costs (see an example of the support packages for 2013 If you have an adult who is financially dependent on you, you loan has not been repaid after 30 years, any outstanding team on +44 (0) 121 331 5595 or email them via the website. in the table below), which does not have to be repaid. For may be eligible for an Adult Dependants’ Grant of up to £2,642. payments will be written off. 2013/14, students whose household income is below £25,000

46 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 47 FURTHER STUDY

A degree from Birmingham City University is just one part of TAUGHT COURSES your lifelong learning journey, and if you would like to continue We offer a broad range of specialist postgraduate courses studying at a higher level – either straight after your degree or and professional development programmes – from industry- at a later date – our postgraduate courses allow you to build accredited training to academic qualifications up to Master’s on your existing knowledge. level. Taught courses normally involve formal lectures and / A postgraduate qualification can help you to progress faster or seminar programmes and written examinations, but with and higher within your chosen field, or change direction the subject in question covered in greater depth than at using your existing skills, using the contacts, resources and undergraduate level. knowledge gained during your studies to become a leader and Thanks to our research-active staff and regular visits from drive forward change in your sector. industry experts, you will gain increased awareness of the latest trends in a particular discipline and enhance your career prospects considerably. The subject area of your postgraduate course does not necessarily have to follow directly from your studies at undergraduate level, although your first degree, and often related work experience, should provide a sound foundation of understanding of the new specialism. RESEARCH DEGREES You can also obtain a postgraduate qualification through in-depth research into a subject of your choice. You will study and prepare your thesis independently, under the supervision of a lecturer who specialises in your chosen subject, gaining skills which will be valuable whatever your career intentions. Find out more at www.bcu.ac.uk/postgraduate.

48 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 49 COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY BA (Hons) | English Literature 172 BSc (Hons) | Business Information Technology 130 BA (Hons) | English Literature and English Language Studies 172 COURSES BY SUBJECT AREA BSc (Hons) | Computer Games Technology 132 BA (Hons) | English Literature with English Language 172 BSc (Hons) | Computer Networks 134 BA (Hons) | English Language with English Literature 172 ACTING / THEATRE BSc (Hons) | Computer Networks and Security 136 BA (Hons) | Acting 54 BSc (Hons) | Planning and Development* 86 BSc (Hons) | Computer Science 138 FASHION / TEXTILES / INTERIOR / BA (Hons) | Community and Applied Theatre (with Dance BSc (Hons) | Quantity Surveying* 88 BEng (Hons) | Electronic Engineering 160 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN Theatre option) 56 BSc (Hons) | Real Estate* 90 BSc (Hons) | Forensic Computing 140 BA (Hons) | Fashion Design 176 BA (Hons) | Stage Management 58 FdSc | Information and Communications Technology 142 BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Design for Performance 176 Foundation Course in Acting 60 BUSINESS BSc (Hons) | Information and Communication Technology 144 BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Garment Technology 176 BA (Hons) | Accountancy 92 BEng (Hons) | Telecommunications and Networks 146 BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Communication 176 ARCHITECTURE / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE BA (Hons) | Accountancy and Business 94 BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Accessories* 176 BA (Hons) | Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption) 62 BA (Hons) | Accounting and Finance 96 EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING BA (Hons) | Fashion Design with Fashion Management BA (Hons) | Landscape Architecture 64 BA (Hons) | Business 98 BA (Hons) | Children and Integrated Professional Care 148 and Buying* 176 BA (Hons) | Business Administration (Top-up) 100 BA (Hons) | Early Childhood Education Studies 150 BA (Hons) | Fashion Retail Management 180 ART BA (Hons) | Business and Economics 102 BA (Hons) | Early Childhood Education Studies (Top-Up) 152 BA (Hons) | Interior Design 182 BA (Hons) | Art and Design 66 BA (Hons) | Business and Finance 104 FdA | Early Years 154 BA (Hons) | Interior Products Design 184 Creative Self Development Classes | Art and Design 68 BA (Hons) | Business and Human Resource Management 106 BA (Hons) | Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status 156 BA (Hons) | Product Design 186 BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma | Art and Design 70 HNC | Business and Management 108 BA (Hons) | Textile Design 188 BTEC HND | Fine Art 72 HND | Business and Management 110 ENGINEERING BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Constructed Textiles) 188 BA (Hons) | Fine Art 74 BA (Hons) | Business and Management 112 BEng (Hons) | Automotive Engineering 158 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Embroidery) 188 BA (Hons) | Business Management BEng (Hons) | Electronic Engineering 160 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Printed Textiles and BUILT ENVIRONMENT (Level 6 Top-up Online Learning) 114 BSc (Hons) | Enterprise Information Systems 162 Surface Design)* 188 BSc (Hons) | Architectural Technology* 76 BA (Hons) | Business and Marketing 116 BEng (Hons) | Mechanical Engineering 164 BA (Hons) | Textile Design (Retail Management) 188 HNC | Building Services Engineering 78 BA (Hons) | Economics and Finance 118 BSc (Hons) | Motorsports Technology 166 BSc (Hons) | Building Surveying* 80 BA (Hons) | International Business (Top-up) 120 FILM / TV / SOUND / MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY HNC | Construction 82 BA (Hons) | International Finance (Top-up) 122 ENGLISH BSc (Hons) | Film Production and Technology 190 BSc (Hons) | Construction Management and Economics* 84 BA (Hons) | International Marketing (Top-up) 124 BA (Hons) | English 168 BSc (Hons) | Film Technology and Special Effects 192 BA (Hons) | Marketing 126 BA (Hons) | English and Creative Writing 168 BSc (Hons) | Multimedia Technology 194 BA (Hons) | Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations 128 BA (Hons) | English and Drama 168 BSc (Hons) | Music Technology 196 BA (Hons) | English and Media 168 BSc (Hons) | Sound Engineering and Production 198

50 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 51 HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LLB (Hons) | Law with American Legal Studies 236 NURSING / MIDWIFERY BSc (Hons) | Diagnostic Radiography 200 LLB (Hons) | Law with Business Law 236 BSc (Hons) | Midwifery 264 FdSc | Health and Social Care 202 LLB (Hons) | Law with Criminology 236 BSc (Hons) | Midwifery Shortened Programme 266 BSc (Hons) | Health and Wellbeing Individuals and LLB (Hons) | Law (Graduate Entry) 236 BSc (Hons) | Adult Nursing 268 Communities 204 LLB (Hons) | Law (Recognised by the Bar Council BSc (Hons) | Child Nursing 268 BSc (Hons) | Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Science 204 of India) 240 BSc (Hons) | Learning Disability Nursing 268 Dip HE | Operating Department Practice 206 HND | Legal Studies 242 BSc (Hons) | Mental Health Nursing 268 Dip HE | Paramedic Science 208 BSc (Hons) | Radiotherapy 210 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION SOCIAL SCIENCES BSc (Hons) | Social Work 212 HND | Media and Communication 244 BSc (Hons) | Criminal Investigation 272 BSc (Hons) | Speech and Language Therapy 214 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication 246 BA (Hons) | Criminology 274 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication BA (Hons) | Criminology and Policing 274 JEWELLERY/ SILVERSMITHING (Event and Exhibition Industries) 246 BA (Hons) | Criminology and Psychology 274 BTEC HND | Gemmology 216 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Journalism) 246 BA (Hons) | Criminology and Security Studies 274 Gemmological Association Foundation Certificate / BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Media Photography) 246 BSc (Hons) | Psychology 278 Gemmology Diploma / Gemmology Diamond Diploma 218 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Music Industries) 246 GradCert / GradDip | Psychology 280 BA (Hons) | Horology* 220 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Public Relations) 246 BA (Hons) | Sociology 282 BA (Hons) | Jewellery Design and Related Products* 222 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Radio) 246 BA (Hons) | Sociology and Criminology 282 BA (Hons) | Jewellery and Silversmithing - BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (Television) 246 BA (Hons) | Sociology and Psychology 282 Design for Industry (Top-up) 224 BA (Hons) | Media and Communication (New Media)* 246 BA (Hons) | Public Sociology 282 BTEC HND | Jewellery and Silversmithing 226 HND | Media, Communication and Production 250 Creative Self Development Classes Jewellery FdA | Radio Production 252 VISUAL COMMUNICATION and Silversmithing 228 BA (Hons) | Theatre, Performance and Event Design 286 Jewellery School Summer Short Courses 230 MUSIC BA (Hons) | Visual Communication 288 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma | Jewellery - BMus (Hons) 254 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Graphic Communication) 288 Art and Design (Design Crafts) 232 BMus (Hons) | Jazz 256 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Illustration) 288 BA (Hons) | Music Business* 258 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication LAW BSc (Hons) | Music Technology 196 (Animation and Moving Image)* 288 Graduate Diploma (GDL) | Law 234 BMus | Popular Music Performance* 260 BA (Hons) | Visual Communication (Photography) 288 LLB (Hons) | Law 236 HND | Popular Music Practice 262 * Subject to validation or revalidation in 2012.

52 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 53 Birmingham School of Acting BA (Hons) Acting What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A Acting / Theatre UCAS points: agent by the time you leave us. employed with the Royal Shakespeare C Duration: Full-time: three years Campus:

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements Admission is by two-stage audition. In addition What our students say who have worked at the highest levels in their ...... “The third year is really a simulation of the industry web page. and so you’ve already worked within the professional environment you are about to enter when you Additional costs graduate.” David Langley ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa UK/EU professionals both in Birmingham and London. £9,000 per year Have you also considered? Midlands member. International £14,600 per year

54 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/acting 55 Birmingham School of Acting What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (with Dance BA (Hons) Community and Applied Theatre UCAS course code: A

Acting / Theatre Theatre option) UCAS points: workshops have even led to some students gaining employment Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Admission is usually based on an interview day where you will take part in a workshop and interview. For Additional costs Ashley Gallagher ...... Midlands member. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 As you gather a range of skills and knowledge from arts www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa UK/EU while still being less than two hours from London. £8,200 per year Have you also considered? International £13,000 per year

56 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/community-and-applied-theatre 57 Birmingham School of Acting BA (Hons) Stage Management What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Acting / Theatre UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say arts. Admission is based on interview. For further ...... Additional costs stationery items. Michael Groves assessments and business plans. Fees 2013/14 ...... as you would in industry - from assistant to deputy to Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa £9,000 per year busy stage management job. Have you also considered? International £13,000 per year

58 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/stage-management 59 Birmingham School of Acting Foundation Course in Acting What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A Acting / Theatre Duration: Campus: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... web page. Shakespeare Company. Additional costs Rebecca Witherington ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bsa UK/EU in small tutorial groups. £5,750 per year Have you also considered? points. Community and Applied Theatre 60 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-acting 61 Birmingham School of Architecture What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption) UCAS course code: A

Architecture / Landscape Architecture UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre

Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs opportunities.” Charlie Kentish ...... Fees 2013/14 www.architecturewm.com Want to find out more? UK/EU and you develop and test strategies in sustainable development www.bcu.ac.uk/biad £8,200 per year Part-time seminars to prepare you for professional employment. per 15-credit Have you also considered? £1,025 module International £10,100 per year 62 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/architecture-riba-part-i-exemption 63 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Architecture / Landscape Architecture UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say allowing you to apply for full LI membership. ...... to develop your own style and support to help you innovation in the studio. Additional costs eventually Chartership.” Michelle Anderson possible future questions raised by professional ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU and employment after you graduate. £8,200 per year Have you also considered?

International - £10,100 per year

64 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/landscape-architecture 65 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Art entrepreneurial and use your time to test different options for UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Margaret Street Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say strengths and areas of interest. ...... Additional costs design. Devon McFarlane ...... at one of our European partner institutions. Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/biad publishing house. £8,200 per year Have you also considered? International university. £10,100 per year

66 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design 67 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Creative Ceramics Course information Creative Self Development Classes Art and Design A UCAS course code:

Art Duration: Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Art Club range of drawing and painting skills. What our students say populated by people of all ages with varying degrees will be motivated and able to show your desire to get the ...... most from this outstanding opportunity to develop your Additional costs given number one priority.” Jenna Amedee ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU per 16-week £220 semester Have you also considered? international students 68 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad/courses/short 69 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Art UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: one year and Design. Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements What our students say ...... Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Exploratory Stage: I have made the absolute most of my time here and and Design.” Additional costs Many students will go on to study at Birmingham Institute of Stuart Bennett phase. ...... Pathway Stage: Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad Fees 2013/14 Final Major Project: UK/EU potential. Have you also considered? £1,260 per year Part-time per year £630 International £7,800 per year 70 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-art-and-design 71 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BTEC HND Fine Art What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Art UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Birmingham Metropolitan College Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... printmaking. institutions outside London for art and design Additional costs interests and obsessions.” Victoria Platt ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad Please see the Birmingham Metropolitan College website Have you also considered? (www.bmetc.ac.uk) for current fee information. 72 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-fine-art 73 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Fine Art What are the opportunities after studying? Course information A UCAS course code: Art to a range of sequels. UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Margaret Street Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? students progress to postgraduate study with us and other world. What our students say ...... “The tutors were always on hand to help and were Additional costs of great support. They were the ones who guided College of Art.” Alicia Dubnyckj ...... Fees 2013/14 international study visits. Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/biad www.articlegallery.org per year www.internationalprojectspace.org. We also have internationally £8,200 Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

74 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fine-art 75 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology UCAS course code: B

Built Environment UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Le Salle and Birmingham Airport. Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs format. Aneesa Mulla - Str ong links with employers allow you to apply ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe Full-time £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) Part-time £940per 15-credit module International £10,100 per year 76 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/architectural-technology 77 Birmingham School of the Built Environment HNC Building Services Engineering What are the opportunities after studying? Course information B Applications: Apply online at www.sccb.ac.uk Built Environment Duration: and management ability that employers rate highly. Campus: South and City College Birmingham Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say of its kind. ...... please visit the South and City College Birmingham www.sccb.ac.uk. and knowledge via a full Honours degree at Additional costs given number one priority.” You will need to pay a BTEC registration fee when you Jenna Amedee - Managed and maintained by Birmingham outstanding Centre for the Built Environment at ...... South and City College Birmingham. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.sccb.ac.uk Please see the South and City College Birmingham website (www.sccb.ac.uk) for current fee information. Have you also considered?

78 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering 79 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Building Surveying UCAS course code: B

Built Environment UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years portfolio of postgraduate degrees. Campus: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Matthew Hateley business studies helps give a real-world business basis to ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 assessment. www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe of the professional skills required of a building surveyor. UK/EU Full-time Have you also considered? £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) RICS membership. Part-time £940 per 15-credit module International £10,100 per year 80 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/building-surveying 81 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information HNC Construction Applications: B

Built Environment Duration: Campus: an ideal gateway for progression from tradesperson to site or South Birmingham College manager and beyond. Environment at South Birmingham College. Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs me I had never seen before: there is a lot going on You will need to pay a BTEC registration fee when you here that I didn’t know about.” Ben Whitehouse ...... Fees 2013/14 (Birmingham City University) skilled response based on professional judgement. site. Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe regular site visits. £750 per 15-credit module www.sbc.ac.uk Fees 2013/14 (South Birmingham College) Have you also considered? Please see the South Birmingham College website (www.sbc.ac.uk) for current fee information. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnc-construction-ccc 82 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnc-construction-sbc 83 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Construction Management and Economics UCAS course code: B

Built Environment UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say and RICS...... Additional costs

Jawad Ali ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU of market and employability issues. www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe Full-time per year £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? Part-time £940per 15-credit module International £10,100 per year 84 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/construction-management-and-economics 85 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Planning and Development UCAS course code: B

breadth of knowledge you gain prepares you for roles in Built Environment UCAS points: house-builders to environmental bodies. Your transferable skills Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements What our students say Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? ...... Additional costs You develop your ability to apply tools and understanding given me the skills and information I need to make through opportunities to work with property and Wil Vincent Fees 2013/14 environment professionals. ...... - St aff and a wide range of guest speakers bring valuable UK/EU Want to find out more? Full-time different ways to view established theory. from life’. www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) Part-time Have you also considered? per 15-credit module £940 International £10,100 per year 86 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/planning-and-development 87 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Our quantity surveying graduates have found employment UCAS course code: B

Built Environment UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: portfolio of postgraduate degrees. Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs “It gave me a good level of understanding to put into Robert MacDonald guest speakers from important industry players and our wide ...... - Appl y your skills to the wide variety of tasks involved in Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe UK/EU relations. Full-time Have you also considered? £7,500 per year into your studies. (no fee for sandwich year) Part-time £940per 15-credit module of RICS. International £10,100 per year 88 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/quantity-surveying 89 Birmingham School of the Built Environment What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Real Estate UCAS course code: B

Built Environment UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? area. What our students say web page. to the further study needed to qualify as a Chartered ...... Surveyor. Additional costs surveyor. The work was really great and I really professional skills and surveying. Lisa Hastilow industry. ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/bsbe Full-time - Y ou enjoy a programme shaped by the requirements of £7,500UK per year (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? Part-time progression. £940per 15-credit module International £10,100 per year 90 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/real-estate 91 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Accountancy UCAS course code: B Business UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Sandwell Mental Health Trust.

Campus: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Craig Caplan ...... institutes. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 - Case studies look at the published results of real www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU insight. £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

92 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/accountancy 93 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Accountancy and Business UCAS course code: B

Business UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: your worth to potential employers. body requirements. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs helpful and supportive. I personally had a great - Spend a year working in industry between your bond with all members of staff. I had no problems in Madhooshan Thavalingam ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs per year or use your knowledge to set up your own £7,500 entrepreneurial venture. (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 94 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/accountancy-and-business 95 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance UCAS course code: B UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: employers value highly. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs the Solihull Borough.” Farah Ashraf ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? partner institutes. International per year £10,100 96 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/accounting-and-finance 97 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Business UCAS course code: B UCAS points: Business Duration: hit the ground running. Campus: to be offered a full-time position or further part-time work. position of responsibility and reward. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . - Y ou will get a solid grounding in the main areas of Additional costs throughout. It seemed an ideal way to show me the Hannah Sookias international partner institutes. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs theories. UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) by employers. International £10,100 per year

98 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business 99 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (Top-up) BA (Hons) Business Administration UCAS course code: B impressive range of business skills on a potential employer’s UK university credits: Business desk. Duration: Full-time: one year You also have the option of progressing to postgraduate study Campus: areas of business most appropriate for your future aims. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs strengths. you’re in a position to do a top up degree and you Ben Woodward International Business Strategy. Fees 2013/14 ...... UK/EU ideas. Want to find out more? £7,500 per year www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs International £10,100 per year

100 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-admin-top-up 101 Birmingham City Business School BA (Hons) Business and Economics What are the opportunities after studying? Course information B UCAS course code: Business UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years to be offered a full-time position or further work on a part-time Campus: organisation you work at. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . Additional costs Masoud Big Qassimi ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU by employers. £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) international partner institutes. International £10,100 per year 102 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-economics 103 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Business and Finance UCAS course code: B study year is a great way to develop skills and gain invaluable UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say - It offers the skills and knowledge that employers ...... . Additional costs here.” Laura Ann France planning. ...... where you develop a greater understanding of the business to set up your own entrepreneurial venture. Want to find out more? - Spend a year working in industry between your Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU per year Have you also considered? £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) International £10,100 per year 104 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-finance 105 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management UCAS course code: B Companies know the inherent value of their team. They also UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . an entrepreneur. and there is always something fun going on. The best thing I’ve found about the whole university Additional costs able to develop with staff.” Alistair Narnor ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) International £10,100 per year 106 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-hrm 107 Birmingham City Business School HNC Business and Management What are the opportunities after studying? Course information B UCAS course code: will serve to demonstrate to employers your potential as a Business Duration: Campus: Birmingham Metropolitan College or South undergraduate and postgraduate degree options at Birmingham Birmingham College Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? and offered in partnership with Birmingham City What our students say management reporting and the management of professional ...... development. www.bmetc.ac.uk www.sbc.ac.uk Additional costs Daniel O’Leary running alongside a seminar programme to help with your programme. Fees 2013/14 ...... Please contact Birmingham Metropolitan College (www.bmetc.ac.uk / Want to find out more? T: 0845 155 0101) for current fee information. www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs Please contact South Birmingham College www.bmetc.ac.uk (www.sbc.ac.uk / www.sbc.ac.uk T: 0121 694 5000) for current fee information.

108 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnc-business-mngt 109 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information HND Business and Management UCAS course code: B Business employment potential. UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Birmingham Metropolitan College or South

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Birmingham College Essential entry requirements studied at either South Birmingham College or What our students say with an outstanding reputation for the provision ...... Additional costs learning about business and management fun and enjoyed by every student of Birmingham City Abeed Farooqui Fees 2013/14 Please contact Birmingham - Y ou will be able to move forward up to an ...... Metropolitan College (www.bmetc.ac.uk / Want to find out more? T: 0845 155 0101) for current fee information. www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs Please contact South Birmingham College www.bmetc.ac.uk (www.sbc.ac.uk / www.sbc.ac.uk T: 0121 694 5000) for current fee information. www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-business-mngt-bmc 110 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-business-mngt-sbc 111 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Business and Management UCAS course code: B UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: further work on a part-time basis. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? - Y ou learn how to manage not only businesses and responsibility for managing your own personal learning and development. What our students say ...... Additional costs theories off the page and applies them to real industry.” Samantha Roe ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs per year £7,500 regarded Centre for Leadership and Management (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 112 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-mngt 113 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (Level 6 Top-up Online Learning) BA (Hons) Business Management UCAS course code: B UK university credits: Business Duration: Campus: Essential entry requirements to employers. Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say study of business and management around your weekly ...... “It was a new way to study and I like the forum Additional costs making it very interesting. It’s interesting to share Zahidah Jabeen any books. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU Please contact for more aspirations. details Have you also considered? International Please contact for more details

114 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-mngt-online 115 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Business and Marketing UCAS course code: B to help arrange an invaluable year in industry where you not only UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... market them. Additional costs - T ake advantage of the professional insight and Your studies are varied and give you a satisfyingly wide breadth This was the best three years of my life… I long to Laura Conlin inspiration drawn from the front line of business and Marketing in Business. marketing. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 Marketing Strategy. www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) partner institutes. Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 116 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-and-marketing 117 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Economics and Finance UCAS course code: B UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . “A year in industry not only gave me great Additional costs Olivia Turner ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU per year £7,500 Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) shoes. International £10,100 per year 118 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/economics-and-finance 119 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Business UCAS course code: B UK university credits: Business Duration: Full-time: one year Campus: any business. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say . ...... - Enjo y a high level of individual attention as you work your tutor. Additional costs given number one priority.” Jenna Amedee ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 120 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/international-business-topup 121 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Finance UCAS course code: B UK university credits: Business Duration: Full-time: one year Campus: postgraduate study opportunities at Birmingham City Business Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . to those future plans. and found it hard to talk to other people. Rugby has Additional costs own programme of study in line with your future plans. people’s time at university.” Elgan Hughes questions and responses that arise from day-to-day operations. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 - Y our fellow students will arrive from different www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 122 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/international-finance-topup 123 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information (Top-up) BA (Hons) International Marketing UCAS course code: B Consolidating and building upon marketing knowledge developed UK university credits: Business Duration: Full-time: one year of any ambitious marketing team. Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . “Studying in Birmingham has made me more Additional costs its marketing tuition. and sports opportunities has vastly improved my Madhooshan Thavalingham business environment. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 insight for the marketer looking to tap into the www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 124 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/international-marketing-topup 125 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Marketing UCAS course code: B year is a great way to see the realities of the business world and UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say marketing to help businesses develop strong brands helping ...... as well as your degree. “I was delighted with the level of involvement from . allowing you to work as part of team to develop Additional costs and build upon the knowledge that you have learnt in modules Nasir Manir ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU per year £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 126 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/marketing 127 Birmingham City Business School What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations UCAS course code: B UCAS points: Business Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: persuasive advertisement of your value to employers. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . Diploma. every employer seeks. Additional costs James Annis and more. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/bcbs UK/EU Strategy. £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) International £10,100 per year 128 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/marketing-advertising-and-pr 129 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology UCAS points: Duration: thorough preparation for the professional future ahead of you. Campus: postgraduate degrees.

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our students say analysis and e-business development. You get a thorough grounding in the hardware and software ......

sustainability. Additional costs Tom Burton ...... year of study. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) International per year £10,100 130 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/business-information-technology 131 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology UCAS points: dimensional game engines and the manipulation of game hardware. Covering both entertainment Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ......

“I know people in the industry who advised me relevant to market needs. Additional costs useful for us.” Patrick Conlin ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU £7,500 per year game development software. Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) information in both written and oral form. International per year £10,100 132 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/computer-games-technology 133 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BSc (Hons) Computer Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years businesses in these areas. Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Philip Bridges troubleshooting of networks. systems and how to integrate hardware and ...... Fees 2013/14 software with business elements. Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU per year £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International industry partnerships. £10,100 per year 134 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/computer-networks 135 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus:

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our students say ......

software and business elements. it has inspired me to go beyond what was being Additional costs taught.” Kalpesh Prajapati ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU per year learn. £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

136 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/computer-networks-and-security 137 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BSc (Hons) Computer Science What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus:

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements - Gain the skills needed to develop well-engineered What our students say ...... professional. enabled me to learn many of the key skills that employers are looking for.” Additional costs Robin Hyde ...... as well as relational theory and algebra. This theme also looks at Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU Have you also considered? £7,500 per year (no fee for sandwich year) International £10,100perper year year

138 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/computer-science 139 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Forensic Computing UCAS course code: FG44 C

Computing and Technology UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ......

Additional costs Chris Elmore ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 guidelines. www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) International £10,100 per year

140 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/forensic-computing 141 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information FdSc Information and Communications Technology UCAS course code: C

Computing and Technology UCAS points: general use of ICT. Duration: Campuses: Birmingham Metropolitan College Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? South and City College Birmingham Essential entry requirements required to answer the day-to-day demands of Partner courses at Birmingham Metropolitan College / South and City College Birmingham: - Y our studies are based squarely on working Fees 2012/13 team. information and alternative entry requirements relevant Additional costs implementation of databases. www.bmetc.ac.uk or South and City College Birmingham www.sccb.ac.uk. Fees 2013/14 UK/EU in industry before going on to the third year of ...... £6,000 per year Want to find out more? International www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-ict-ccc £10,100 per year www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-ict-bmetc 142 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-ict-sbc 143 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Information and Communication Technology UCAS course code: C

Computing and Technology UCAS points: The integration of ICT into modern business organisations gives rise to varied and evolving Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our students say ......

to develop myself both professionally and personally. Additional costs your value as a team player. You also gain and apply an understanding of market-led innovation planning and management. environments.” Scott Brant Fees 2013/14 ...... Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn per year £7,500 (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 144 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/ict 145 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks BEng (Hons) Telecommunications and Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information C UCAS course code: Computing and Technology systems and networks. UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements partial CEng status. What our students say ......

Additional costs relevant to the modern industry” C Karikoga Fees 2013/14 ...... Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn per year £8,200 for entry in 2013/14 (no fee for sandwich year) year of study. Have you also considered? International www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation- engineering £11,300 per year for entry in 2012/13

146 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/telecommunications-and-networks 147 School of Education BA (Hons) Children and Integrated Professional Care What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E UCAS course code: Education and Teacher Training UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? - A programme of study that meets the requirements and responds to the aims of the Every Child Matters agenda What our students say ...... Additional costs Shirelle Foster-Holmes family law. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/education UK/EU £7,500 per year to one of the study themes. Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

148 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/children-and-integrated-professional-care 149 School of Education BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education Studies What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E UCAS course code: Education and Teacher Training UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? play therapy. What our students say ......

Additional costs for the quality of its provision. Luke Alletson ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/education UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

150 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/early-childhood-education-studies 151 School of Education What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education Studies (Top-Up) E UCAS course code: Education and Teacher Training Duration: Full-time: one year Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? and develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the You will be required to have GCSE grade C in English What our students say ...... eventually being able to present yourself as a fully Additional costs Jane Croke Fees 2013/14 working in an Early Years setting. employment. UK/EU Full-time ...... £7,500UK per year Part-time Want to find out more? £940 per 15-credit module www.bcu.ac.uk/education International £10,100 per year

152 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/early-childhood-education-studies-topup 153 School of Education Course information FdA Early Years UCAS course code: E

Education and Teacher Training What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: College Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? or more of the following: to manage others. What our students say ...... Additional costs Lynne Cook Applying your knowledge in real Early Years settings is a vital learning and development requirements. Fees 2013/14 ...... Please contact South Want to find out more? Birmingham College www.sbc.ac.uk / www.bcu.ac.uk/education T: 0121 694 5000 for current fee information.

154 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/early-years 155 School of Education BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E Our philosophy is to provide the highest standard of training UCAS course code: Education and Teacher Training UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? You also What our students say ......

its provision. Additional costs Laura Braybrooke ...... the Independent Study module in the third year. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 environments for your professional development. www.bcu.ac.uk/education UK/EU diversity. £9,000 per year - An opportunity for some students to undertake a Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

156 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/primary-education-qts 157 School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering UCAS course code: E UCAS points: Engineering industry’s future. Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: as a professional engineer. or automotive marketer. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say applies industry-standard modelling and simulation systems for ...... analysis and design. and found it hard to talk to other people. Rugby has Additional costs people’s time at university.” software are provided. and reverse engineering. Elgan Hughes ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/edms Full-timeUK Formula Student event at Silverstone. £8,200 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation- International engineering £11,300 per year 158 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/automotive-engineering 159 School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering UCAS course code: E Engineering UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years industries. Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... systems. Additional costs status after graduation. and Control. I developed skills in embedded C and software required to operate on a real-time basis. work. future.” Haoliang Chen Fees 2013/14 ...... UK/EU Want to find out more? Full-time £8,200 per year www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/ctn UK (no fee for sandwich year) - Ent er or help run our national and international Have you also considered? International www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation- engineering £11,300 per year 160 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/electronic-engineering 161 School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems BSc (Hons) Enterprise Information Systems What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E UCAS course code: Engineering UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our industry partners say design and develop enterprise systems solutions within a ...... us will get the opportunity to re-join as a permanent areas employee post graduation. We’re looking forward to Additional costs Paul McCudden, Director, Edenhouse Ltd. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/edms UK/EU per year of our well established and strong tutorial team in enterprise £8,200 of the industry. Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) systems. International £11,300 per year

162 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/enterprise-information-systems 163 School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E UCAS course code: Engineering UCAS points: analysis are required. Duration: Full-time: three years employers your full professional worth. Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and What our students say ...... You undertake a detailed study of power transmission and generation web page. and more. Additional costs Kenneth Oguegbu software are provided. lessons from life. Fees 2013/14 ...... UK/EU Energy Systems. Want to find out more? Full-time www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/edms £8,200 per year (noUK fee for sandwich year) Part-time Have you also considered? per 15-credit module £1,025 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation- International engineering per year £11,300 164 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/mechanical-engineering 165 School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems BSc (Hons) Motorsports Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information E UCAS course code: Engineering UCAS points: personally equipped to make a real professional mark. Full-time: three years Duration: Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... at Silverstone. Craig McKenzie Additional costs ...... engine test labs and reverse engineering. Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/edms UK/EU per year £8,200 (no fee for sandwich year) motorsports industry and Arden International Motorsports Have you also considered? visiting tutor. International - T ake part in visits to the motorsport industry. £11,300 per year

166 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/motorsports-technology 167 School of English Course information BA (Hons) English UCAS course codes: E English What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Campus: areas of English. Essential entry requirements interests. - Enjo y the inspiring tuition and support of internationally and with a grade B in English or English literature. For Additional costs available. buying books. What our students say Fees 2013/14 ...... some of it world-leading. UK/EU best thing I’ve ever done. It made me a better Full-time insight. £7,500UK per year Frank Skinner, comedian, Part-time writer and alumnus per 15-credit module £940 International £10,100 per year

168 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/english-ug 169 Also available: BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) English and Media BA (Hons) English and Drama What our students say ...... ...... that gives your own enthusiasm a boost.” Want to find out more? Danielle Cotton www.bcu.ac.uk/english

170 171 School of English Course information BA (Hons) English Literature UCAS course codes: E

English What are the opportunities after studying? as a team player or follow their own initiative. every employer. UCAS points:

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: takes every opportunity to provide inspiration Essential entry requirements from the world around you. - Y ou not only have the advantage of our Moodle with a grade B in English or English literature. For further What our students say ...... Additional costs On your way to developing either a broad overview of English “The members of staff are down to earth and buying books. Fees 2013/14 and Gender. UK/EU year tutors and Head of Department to ensure Full-time £7,500UK per year Part-time Daniel Wilkes £940 per 15-credit module International £10,100 per year 172 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/english-ug 173 Also available: BA (Hons) English Literature and English Language Studies BA (Hons) English Language with English Literature for works of different periods. Core English language BA (Hons) English Literature with English Language Studies What our students say ...... and narrative analysis. ...... around people who share the same interest in Want to find out more? literature as you do.” Leanne Hayes www.bcu.ac.uk/english

174 175 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Course information BA (Hons) Fashion Design UCAS course codes: F

Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? event management. Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements helps develop a good foundation of fashion knowledge and skills Management. What our students say ...... Additional costs degree.” Thomasin Gautier-Ollerenshaw a one-year internship in industry. Fees 2013/14 industry. UK/EU ...... per year year work to industry leaders looking for new £8,200 and you have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) in London. International £10,100 per year 176 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fashion-design-ug 177 Fashion Design Fashion Design with Garment Technology industry. Fashion Design with Fashion Communication the most renowned fashion institutions globally. Fashion Design with Design for Performance This pathway provides an opportunity for students who wish Fashion Design with Fashion Accessories* ...... Fashion Design with Fashion Management and Buying* Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad

178 179 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Fashion Retail Management What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say a range for a high street retailer. You style a bag or garment ...... Additional costs a business standard. I feel presentation is absolutely Lucy Beale ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU £8,200 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

180 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fashion-retail-management 181 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Interior Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

What our students say ...... page. Additional costs Jake Griffiths ...... has led to our student work being shortlisted for national awards. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU Young Designers of the Year and supported entries for the RSA your formation as an interior designer. £8,200 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year Festival. 182 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/interior-design 183 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Interior Products Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre related to sustainability. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? series or as visiting tutors. What our students say Additional costs transferrable industry skills...... and Solid Works. You will also get the opportunity to work on prototype development workshops for rapid prototyping and through the professional ranks. in the industry.” Richard Underhill Fees 2013/14 ...... Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/biad £8,200 per year Computer-Aided Design and prototype development will mark - Our distinguished staff are well-established art and design Have you also considered? International and industry insight. per year £10,100 184 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/interior-products-design 185 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Product Design UCAS course code: F

Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say page. areas and therefore strengthen your understanding of ...... Additional costs industry skills. role within the design industry.” Jake Gosling Fees 2013/14 ...... Solid Works. You will also get the opportunity to work on prototype Want to find out more? UK/EU development workshops for rapid prototyping and digitally driven www.bcu.ac.uk/biad per year £8,200 - Our distinguished staff are well-established art and design Have you also considered? International industry insight. skills to work. per year £10,100 186 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/product-design 187 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Textile Design UCAS course codes: F

Design Three-dimensional / Interior / Textiles / Fashion UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Campus: City Centre - Adapt your studies to your interests with one of our Essential entry requirements What our students say management. ...... transfer students. - Widen your professional and personal outlook through an optional international study visit. visit. Additional costs designer-makers gives you the opportunity to test Carla Hubbard ...... Management. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU - De velop your skills to a standard where you’re judged by industry professionals - just like former Have you also considered? £8,200 per year International £10,100 per year

188 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/textile-design 189 School of Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) Film Production and Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Film / TV Sound Multimedia UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: stars. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Tim Cole ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/dmt UK/EU world and the employment opportunities that arise. management methods. Have you also considered? £8,200 per year (no fee for sandwich year) International £11,300 per year

190 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/film-production-and-technology 191 School of Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) Film Technology and Special Effects What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Film / TV Sound Multimedia UCAS points: or editor. Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... The members of the team are so helpful and gentle pushes when you need them. I have been Additional costs use industry-standard three-dimensional modelling software Nicola Payne ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/dmt UK/EU £8,200 per year Have you also considered? (no fee for sandwich year) International £11,300 per year

192 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/film-technology-and-special-effects 193 School of Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Film / TV Sound Multimedia UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: programmes. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs of the media industry.” Irfan Vasin dimensional modelling and animation skills. You investigate ...... Fees 2013/14 answers to real-life questions. Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/dmt media talent. £8,200 per year (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International

£11,300 per year

194 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/multimedia-technology 195 School of Digital Media Technology and Birmingham Conservatoire BSc (Hons) Music Technology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Film / TV Sound Multimedia UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years programming. Our graduates have also gone on to work for Campus: and Birmingham Conservatoire Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? . What our students say ...... Additional costs Joe Harbinson for most students. ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/dmt UK/EU future media talent. £8,200 per year (no fee for sandwich year) - Birmingham is rated as one of Europe’s leading Have you also considered? International per year £11,300 196 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/music-technology 197 School of Digital Media Technology BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering and Production What are the opportunities after studying? Course information F UCAS course code: Film / TV Sound Multimedia UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs ambitions and helps them develop.” - Our links with professional partners help maintain apply your knowledge in the study of audio system design. You Christopher Savva players. ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? your studies applied to real situations and real deadlines. UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/tee/dmt for visual media element allows you to employ the various £8,200 per year opportunities of the industry ahead of you. a range of related industries. (no fee for sandwich year) Have you also considered? International training providers. £11,300 per year

198 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/sound-engineering-and-production 199 Faculty of Health What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography UCAS course code: H

Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City South Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

What our students say of Radiographers. ...... “If we weren’t radiographers we would be web page. - A purpose-built and outstandingly equipped Radiography Additional costs Skills Suite allows you to improve your skills through Adam Robinson ...... Want to find out more? the third year away from our training sites. Allow up to www.bcu.ac.uk/health where required and a further apply for a bursary. visit you regularly during your time there. Have you also considered? UK/EU Funding Department of Health international students. 200 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography 201 Faculty of Health FdSc Health and Social Care What are the opportunities after studying? Course information H Course code: Health and Social Care Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: City South Essential entry requirements professional. Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? support of your line manager. What our students say ...... Funding theory after.” If you are a self-funding student you are strongly Thomas Netherwood; Radiotherapy pathway ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/health UK/EU £6,000 per year frameworks. Pathways available laboratory. Long Term Conditions Children Mammography Mental Health End of Life Care Radiotherapy 202 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/fdg-health-and-social-care 203 Faculty of Health BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing (Individuals and Communities/ What are the opportunities after studying? Course information H UCAS course codes: Individuals and Nutrition Science) Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City South Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? is also a future option. For further studies to your area of professional interest. high levels of well-being. What our students say ...... promotion events that target well-being issues within the Additional costs doing voluntary work with them working with future footballers.” Following the Individuals and Communities Kulwinder Bal, Nutritional Science pathway www.nutritionsociety.org/membership/students ...... based in the Central Library. Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/health UK/EU £7,500 per year Nutrition Science learn how to analyse diet and Have you also considered? apply this knowledge to best tailor food intake to meet individual needs. International £10,100 per year infants and babies to meeting the nutritional needs of older adults. 204 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/health-and-wellbeing 205 Faculty of Health Dip HE Operating Department Practice What are the opportunities after studying? Course information H UCAS course code: Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: City South Essential entry requirements preparation of instruments and equipment.

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

plus grade C or above in English language and What our students say ...... providers mean plenty of opportunities to gain relevant Additional costs You gain an understanding of the role played by other Patrick Power ...... for graduates. Want to find out more? UK/EU Funding www.bcu.ac.uk/health Department of Health international students. laboratory. Have you also considered? 206 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/dip-odp 207 Faculty of Health Dip HE Paramedic Science What are the opportunities after studying? Course information H UCAS course code: TBC Health and Social Care UCAS points: You will also be able to take your studies forward through our Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: City South Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... undertake a general study of knowledge and skills for Additional costs Shaun Kemp ahead of you. ...... Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/health Fees 2013/14 UK/EU Have you also considered? £7,500 per year

208 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/paramedic-science 209 Faculty of Health What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy UCAS course code: H

Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City South Development. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

What our students say ...... apply what you learn in skills-based simulation sessions using of tutorial support is available. I found the patient web page. Tyron Couch Additional costs ...... relationships with patients and supporting them during training. treatment. Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/health the Greater Midlands region. Have you also considered? UK/EU Funding Department of Health international students. 210 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/radiotherapy 211 Faculty of Health What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Social Work + H UCAS course code: Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City South Skills Development Sessions as well as preparation for Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Additional costs What our students say ...... + GSCC of your work and taking responsibility for maintaining your Taiwona Kanjanda ...... Fees 2013/14 duration of the programme working with vulnerable groups and Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/health £7,500 per year + Have you also considered? + 212 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/social-work 213 Faculty of Health BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy What are the opportunities after studying? Course information H UCAS course code: Health and Social Care UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years and young offenders’ institutions and prisons. training. Campus: City South

Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Language Therapist. Additional costs Clara MacDonald ...... UK/EU Funding Want to find out more? Department of Health www.bcu.ac.uk/health international students.

214 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/slt 215 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BTEC HND Gemmology UCAS course code: J

Jewellery / Silversmithing UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Giving you ample opportunity to use the gem testing skills you What our students say ...... today. to handle so many different varieties of gemstones.” Additional costs Edward Ferder and Maxwell Burden venture...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU Have you also considered? £6,000 per year International £10,100 per year

216 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-gemmology 217 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Gemmological Association Foundation Certificate / Gemmology Diploma / What are the opportunities after studying? Course information UCAS course code: J Gemmology Diamond Diploma Jewellery / Silversmithing or valuing gems or jewellery. Duration: two and a half hours per week plus independent study week plus independent study and a half hours per week plus independent study Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say The ...... Campus: Essential entry requirements - Gem-A ’s Gemmology Diploma is the most knowledge I have gained has proved to be invaluable in my work within the jewellery trade.” Michael Barrows Additional costs Diploma ...... Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad Fees 2013/14 The Diamond Diploma UK/EU is the largest of its kind in Europe and has been Have you also considered? £790 per course international students the letters DGA after your name. 218 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad/courses/foundation 219 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Horology* UCAS course code: J

Jewellery / Silversmithing UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Cartier Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? - Enjo y a unique and prestigious learning environment. retail sales or self-employment. What our students say ...... Additional costs Cartier department and am really using the skills I learned Thomas Mason Fees 2013/14 ...... UK/EU Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad £9,000 per year

Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 220 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/horology 221 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Related Products* What are the opportunities after studying? Course information J UCAS course code: Jewellery / Silversmithing UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say pursuit of innovation. ...... Additional costs Abby Wainman ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU £9,000 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

222 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-design-and-related-products 223 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design for Industry (Top-up) J UCAS course code: Jewellery / Silversmithing UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: one year Campus: entrepreneur.

Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... . loaded with up-to-date relevant CAD software. Additional costs with industry will help you to develop an entrepreneurial outlook and an insight into the professional world. Building your skills through the use of CAD software You will need to pay for rapid prototyped models and employable entrepreneurial graduates with an in-depth understanding of the industry. Rachael Briggs ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.bcu.ac.uk/biad £9,000 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year 224 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jewellery-and-silversmithing-dfi 225 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BTEC HND Jewellery and Silversmithing What are the opportunities after studying? Course information J UCAS course code: Jewellery / Silversmithing UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our students say understanding of the needs of the industry. ...... - Our well-equipped studio workshops offer a developing your knowledge and skills through hands-on workshop Additional costs and insight. materials. Liz Rollo ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU £6,000 per year Have you also considered? International

£10,100 per year 226 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-jewellery-and-silversmithing 227 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Creative Self Development Short Courses Jewellery and Silversmithing Course information UCAS course code: J

Duration: Jewellery / Silversmithing Stone Setting . Campus: Silversmithing Essential entry requirements Why choose these classes? What’s covered in the classes? Enamelling you wish to pursue. While largely for adults of all ages Hand Engraving What our students say ...... web page. Additional costs do look for a desire on your part to take full advantage pleasant atmosphere.” Sangeun Kim passions. Jewellery ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU Rhino three-dimensional (CAD) for Designer Makers - Fundamentals £420 per course Have you also considered? - Creative Self Development Art and Design international students 228 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad/courses/short 229 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Course information Jewellery School Summer Short Courses UCAS course code: J Duration: Jewellery / Silversmithing our website for full details What our students say Campus: ...... Essential entry requirements wanted” Sally Elliot Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? skills in a wide range of jewellery-related areas. questions you need to ask. Kate Harrison web page. Additional costs ...... Want to find out more? learning in the heart of Birmingham’s famous www.bcu.ac.uk/biad Fees 2013/14 UK/EU Have you also considered? Fees vary per course – visit our website for full details. - Creative Self Development - Art and Design international students 230 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad/courses/short 231 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Jewellery - Art and Design Course information J UCAS course code: (Design Crafts) Jewellery / Silversmithing What are the opportunities after studying? Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... silversmithing. Additional costs realise my potential in the jewellery trade.” Alex Clamp ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/biad industries. UK/EU proposition for any employer in the industry. £1,260 per year Have you also considered? International

£7,800 per year

232 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/extended-diploma-jewellery 233 School of Law Graduate Diploma (GDL) Law What are the opportunities after studying? Course information L How to apply: Full-time - apply via the Central with a range of transferable skills that will enable you to enter Law www.lawcabs.ac.uk Duration: Full-time: one year Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? England and Wales. Stage Board of England and Wales. Foundation modules What our students say ...... Additional costs Trusts. In addition you will also study an eighth area of legal skills in a stimulating and professional environment. be guaranteed. Fees 2013/14 Darren Middleton UK/EU Full-time ...... (inclusive fees for the whole GDL) Want to find out more? £4,995UK per year Part-time www.bcu.ac.uk/law per year* (£625 £2,500 per module) events and professional mentoring opportunities. Have you also considered? International (inclusive fees for the whole £10,100 GDL) per year 234 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/gdl 235 School of Law Course information LLB (Hons) Law UCAS course codes: L Law What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years with Criminology. Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements suite. Additional costs What our students say ...... Fees 2013/14 UK/EU Full-time the best things I have ever done and has been £8,200per year Part-time £1,025per 15-credit module - A regular programme of visiting speakers from the profession as part of Sarah Deakin International £10,100 per year 236 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/law-llb 237 Specialist options Also available LLB (Hons) Law with American Legal Studies LLB (Hons) Law (Graduate Entry) LLB (Hons) Law with Business Law What our students say ...... LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Tasmina Manzur

...... Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/law

238 239 School of Law What are the opportunities after studying? Course information LLB (Hons) Law (Recognised by the Bar Council of India)* L How to apply: Law UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: four years employers value highly. Campus:

Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say taught on the general LLB programme alongside a number of ...... Additional costs - It allows non-graduate entrants from India to Jayantha Ramasubramanyam - The additional one-year’s postgraduate study Fees 2013/14 International Human Rights. International ...... £10,100 per year Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/law

240 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/law-india-bar 241 School of Law HND Legal Studies What are the opportunities after studying? Course information L UCAS course code: UCAS points: Law Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Metropolitan College Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as forming Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? but without the A Level grades to allow them to join the LLB degree. What our students say - Also suitable for mature students with relevant work- ...... Jade Cheung Additional costs Fees 2013/14 UK/EU full-time LLB students...... Want to find out more? £4,500 per year www.bcu.ac.uk/law International Please see the Birmingham Metropolitan College website (www.bmetc.ac.uk) 242 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/legal-studies-hnd for current fee information. 243 Birmingham School of Media HND Media and Communication Course information M UCAS course code: Media and Communication What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Birmingham Metropolitan College Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? photography. with employers in the media industry who see great value in - Deliv ered at one of our highly-regarded partner Additional costs ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/media Please see the Birmingham Metropolitan College website (www.bmetc.ac.uk) Have you also considered? analyse information. for current fee information.

244 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-media-and-communication 245 Birmingham School of Media What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Media and Communication UCAS course codes: M

Media and Communication Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? UCAS points: What our students say ...... Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre “Learning what you need to pass your degree is Essential entry requirements and lessons from life. stations. one Chris Williams Additional costs of staff who are established media professionals. ...... Most students agree that it is useful to have their own Want to find out more? support your work and www.bcu.ac.uk/media self-development. fashion photographer Eliot Siegel and BSkyB’s Head of Fees 2013/14 Have you also considered? UK/EU International £8,200 per year £10,100 per year

246 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/media-and-communication-ug 247 Birmingham School of Media BA (Hons) Media and Communication M Media and Communication BA (Hons) Media and Communication BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Event and Exhibition Industries) (Music Industries) Available routes BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Public Relations) BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Television) Big Cat and Capsule. You put theory to work in organising both BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Journalism) Midlands Student of the Year award has been won by students BA (Hons) Media and Communication (New Media)* your stories and your future employment. BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Radio) BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Media Photography) make yourself a valuable part of any team in the radio industry. What our students say ...... “I learned things that I now use in my day to short features as you prepare to run a live radio station at the Charlotte Smith

248 249 Birmingham School of Media HND Media, Communication and Production What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M UCAS course code: Media and Communication testing market. UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: South Birmingham College Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements and allows you to show employers your full potential as a What our students say spend two weeks seeing the realities of life and work in a media ...... Additional costs - T ake advantage of our strong links with employers and the Krisna Mistry ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/media Please see the South Birmingham College website Have you also considered? (www.sbc.ac.uk) for current fee information.

250 www.bcu.ac.uk/hnd-media-communication-and-production 251 Birmingham School of Media FdA Radio Production What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M UCAS course code: Media and Communication Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: City Centre you to progress to a full Honours degree. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? For further What our students say ...... Additional costs really enabled me to hone my skills ready for the Jim Butterworth ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/media UK/EU £7,500 per year Have you also considered? international students

252 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/foundation-radio 253 Birmingham Conservatoire BMus (Hons) What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M CUKAS course code: Music UCAS points: Duration: Campus: Birmingham Conservatoire institution. The programme provides you with opportunities Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements and professional awareness. What our students say ...... to bring a portfolio to interview rather than audition. development. Additional costs Alison Bach individual learning style...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 rooms. to spend a term or semester abroad at one of our partner www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire UK/EU £9,000 per year Have you also considered? way you see your professional future. International £14,600 per year

254 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/music 255 Birmingham Conservatoire BMus (Hons) Jazz What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M CUKAS course code: Music UCAS points: Duration: university. Campus: Birmingham Conservatoire and entrepreneurial opportunities ahead of you. Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements What our students say ...... Additional costs have had those opportunities otherwise.” Chris Mapp and Percy Pursglove players...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire UK/EU aims. £9,000 per year Have you also considered? An intensive set of media modules prepare you for life as a modern International available. £14,600 per year

256 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/jazz 257 Faculty of Performance, Media and English BA (Hons) Music Business* What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M UCAS course code: TBC Music UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... student in today’s world needs to develop and through their audition and interview. For further ideas. Additional costs William Clapson You will need your own laptop. ventures...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.accesstomusic.co.uk £6,000 per year Have you also considered? International Please visit: www.bcu.ac.uk/international

258 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/music-business 259 Faculty of Performance, Media and English BMus Popular Music Performance* What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M UCAS course code: TBC Music UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years It also serves as solid preparation for further postgraduate study. Campus: Essential entry requirements What our students say Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? ...... - Learn from leading professional session players who through their audition and interview. For further Additional costs Tom Fripp and equipment. ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? UK/EU www.accesstomusic.co.uk £6,000 per year your disposal. Have you also considered? International Please visit www.bcu.ac.uk/international

260 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/popular-music-performance 261 Faculty of Performance, Media and English HND Popular Music Practice What are the opportunities after studying? Course information M UCAS course code: Music UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: two years Campus: South Birmingham College latter stages of a full Honours degree at university. Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements By involving you heavily in the development of professional What our students say variety of roles. ...... “There are plenty of things to do in and around Additional costs in a professional working environment from day one. professionals and possibly undertake a relevant Miriam Rowe ...... Want to find out more? Fees 2013/14 www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire standard settings. and is one of only a handful of training providers to Please see the South Birmingham Have you also considered? College website (www.sbc.ac.uk) for current fee information.

262 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/hnd-popular-music-practice 263 Faculty of Health BSc (Hons) Midwifery What are the opportunities after studying? Course information N UCAS course code: Nursing / Midwifery UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City South Development. Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

What our students say Registered Midwife. ...... Additional costs and weekend shifts. mentor and your personal tutor. to be a midwife.“ Melanie Green your personal tutor and midwifery mentors. ...... Want to find out more? UK/EU Funding www.bcu.ac.uk/health Department of Health international students. Have you also considered?

264 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/midwifery 265 Faculty of Health BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme What are the opportunities after studying? Course information N Duration: Nursing / Midwifery Campus: City South Application: Essential entry requirements

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course?

What our students say ...... - Y ou will learn to respond to the individual needs of women Additional costs ensures equality. a midwife.” Melanie Green support women and their families. birth and postnatal period in all settings. ...... UK/EU Funding surrounding the referral of either the woman or baby to other Department of Health Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/health international students.

266 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/midwifery/short-prog 267 Faculty of Health Course information BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning Disability/Mental Health) UCAS course codes: N April intake: October intake: Nursing / Midwifery What are the opportunities after studying? Tariff Points: Duration: Full-time: three years

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Campus: City South postgraduate study. Essential entry requirements What our students say lives.” variety of settings. James Hickin, Learning Disability branch Additional costs people from severely disabled patients to very Liam Sanders, Learning Disability branch UK/EU Funding Department of Health international students.

268 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/nursing 269 Available Fields: Adult Nursing Mental Health Nursing Find out about working with people with mental health Child Nursing What our students say ...... Learning Disability Nursing to support the promotion of a full life and meaningful Jemima Beider, Mental Health branch into what it would be like to work in a hospital ... ...... Susan Donegal, Adult branch Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/health Janine Byrne, Child branch

270 271 School of Social Sciences What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BSc (Hons) Criminal Investigation UCAS course code: S Social Sciences UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? development. What our students say ...... Additional costs elements. It has a good relationship with the West interviewing. Constabulary. Yiannis Ioannou Fees 2013/14 ...... UK/EU Want to find out more? Full-time www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences £8,200 per year UK Part-time witnesses. into the day-to-day operations of bodies like the Youth Offending £1,025 per 15-credit module Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

272 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/criminal-investigation 273 School of Social Sciences Course information BA (Hons) Criminology UCAS course codes: S

Social Sciences What are the opportunities after studying? UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years behaviour. Campus: Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Essential entry requirements suite your future aims. general Criminology route. Additional costs route that suits your future aims. What our students say ...... Fees 2013/14 establishments. UK/EU Organised Crime. Full-time UK per year £8,200 Part-time one day.” - Our Centre for Applied Criminology £1,025per 15-credit module Matthew Popo International £10,100 per year 274 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/criminology 275 Available specialist routes: Criminology and Policing Criminology and Security Studies Criminology and Psychology What our students say ...... internationally and additionally the opportunities Ruth Sim Mutch ...... Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences

276 277 School of Social Sciences BSc (Hons) Psychology What are the opportunities after studying? Course information S UCAS course code: Social Sciences UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Emily Cooper requirements of GBC. Fees 2013/14 UK/EU ...... Full-time Want to find out more? £8,200per year www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences UK Part-time £1,025per 15-credit module Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

278 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/psychology 279 School of Social Sciences What are the opportunities after studying? Course information GradCert / GradDip Psychology How to apply: S

Duration: Gr adCert full-time: three-four months Social Sciences Campus: Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? What our students say ...... Additional costs Mercedes Chambers Fees 2013/14 GradCert: ...... FT (60 credits) / Want to find out more? £1,700 £29 per credit PT GradDip: www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences FT (120 credits) / £3,700 £31 per credit PT - Gr adDip route offers two start dates in September and in required to only attend dissertation supervision meetings at an agreed Have you also considered? International full and part-time study options. and preparation in their own time. Please visit: www.bcu.ac.uk/international

280 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/grad-psychology 281 School of Social Sciences Course information BA (Hons) Sociology UCAS course codes: S

Social Sciences What are the opportunities after studying? Your employability and professional development are UCAS points: employment. Duration: Full-time: three years Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Campus: Essential entry requirements health administration. What our students say ...... Fees 2013/14 Criminology. “Through my study I have found out that a lot UK/EU history have been involved in the development Full-time £7,500 per year UK Spain and Sweden. theory and ultimately more questions.” Part-time Michael Russ £940 per 15-credit module to take a semester at a university in Europe. International £10,100 per year

282 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/sociology 000 283 Available Joint Honours courses: BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology Also available: BA (Hons) Public Sociology Corporate and Organised Crime. BA (Hons) Sociology and Psychology working in an appropriate area. What our students say ...... ...... and gave me an idea of what I would like to do Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/social-sciences Inderveer Chonk

284 285 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design BA (Hons) Theatre, Performance and Event Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information V UCAS course code: Visual Communication UCAS points: Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre Essential entry requirements Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? you feel most passionate. What our students say ...... . animation or any other area of the entertainment industry. Additional costs Ian Cooper - Cl ose industry links ...... Fees 2013/14 Want to find out more? www.bcu.ac.uk/biad UK/EU £8,200 per year Have you also considered? International £10,100 per year

286 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/theatre-performance-and-event-design 287 Birmingham Institute of Art and Design What are the opportunities after studying? Course information BA (Hons) Visual Communication UCAS course codes: V

Visual Communication problem-solving graduates. UCAS points:

Why choose this course? What’s covered in the course? Duration: Full-time: three years Campus: City Centre - W e take the view that you naturally hone your interests Essential entry requirements What our students say ...... “I had a great time developing my skills as a from the staff and my peers made it a very Mark Johnson . Additional costs ...... Want to find out more? motion. www.bcu.ac.uk/biad Fees 2013/14 UK/EU Have you also considered? £8,200 per year - End of year awards are sponsored and presented by International £10,100 per year

288 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/visual-communication-ug 289 HOW TO APPLY Y GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE-SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS > International Baccalaureate Diploma EXTENDED DIPLOMAS We’re committed to an admissions policy that provides Some courses have specific entry requirements so please > Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma A minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above, including opportunities for people from all educational backgrounds and check the individual requirements of that course (they > Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design) English. experience. We welcome applicants with a mix of academic and are detailed on the relevant course page). For some, an > Successful completion of an Access to Higher Education Competence in English language. vocational qualifications and consider each application on its interview, audition or portfolio review is an essential part of Diploma. Our courses are taught and assessed entirely in English. merits. For those without standard entry qualifications we may the selection process. You can contact our Course Enquiries Therefore, if your first language is not English, you will need even take account of alternative qualifications and / or relevant team for guidance on 0121 331 5595, so that your individual The entry requirements for some of our courses demand a to demonstrate appropriate proficiency before you join us. experience. circumstances can be assessed before applying. higher number of credits than the number required to pass Please include in your application details of any English language the Access Diploma. Please use the contact details on the qualification you have taken or plan to take. SUITABLE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS relevant course page to get more information. We accept a wide variety of qualifications to meet the The following information represents our general entry Please note that applicants holding an Access to Higher APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES general entry requirements for our first (sometimes called requirements for the different course levels. Education Diploma qualification will need to have a suitable Applicants with disabilities will be considered on the same basis undergraduate) degrees, foundation degrees and higher range of experience appropriate to their course of study. as other applicants and you will be given the opportunity to national courses. Suitable entry qualifications include GCE FIRST DEGREE COURSES discuss any arrangements that may be necessary to allow you to A Levels / AVCEs, Advanced GNVQs, Baccalaureates, National One of the following: FOUNDATION DEGREES / HIGHER NATIONAL succeed in your studies. See pages opposite for more information. Diplomas, Diplomas in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), > Minimum of two passes at GCE A Level / AVCE DIPLOMAS / CERTIFICATES (HND/C) Advanced Diplomas, Access to Higher Education and certain CREDIT ACCUMULATION equivalent international qualifications. > Minimum of three Scottish Certificate of Education / Scottish Normally, you should satisfy one of the criteria for first degree Our courses are credit-based and will provide opportunities for > Qualifications Authority passes at higher level courses. However, for some foundation degrees and higher Our general entry requirements ensure you are sufficiently national courses, one GCE A Level / AVCE is acceptable. ‘credit accumulation’. Each module is assessed individually and prepared and have the ability and experience to complete > Four Irish Leaving Certificate passes at higher level credits are awarded for each module passed. Credits may be your chosen course successfully. We prefer applicants who > National Certificate or Diploma awarded by BTEC / Edexcel transferable between courses and institutions. This means that are recent school / college leavers to have followed a full > Higher National Certificate or Diploma awarded by BTEC / if you have family commitments or other obligations, you can programme of study in Year 13. Be aware though that satisfying Edexcel accumulate the credits needed to achieve a full award over a our general entry requirements is not a guarantee of a place. longer period of time. Transfer between full-time and part-time > Advanced GNVQ study may also be possible. For more information please use the contact details given on the specific course page.

290 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 291 DIRECT ENTRY TO A LATER STAGE OF UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CONSERVATOIRES UK ADMISSIONS A COURSE ADMISSIONS SERVICE (UCAS) SERVICE (CUKAS) If you already have an advanced qualification or significant Our institution code for applications is B25 BCITY. CUKAS is an online application service for UK music colleges. relevant experience, you may be eligible for admission with Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University, credit. This means that you can be admitted to a later stage To make the application process as easy as possible, there are is a member of CUKAS. full instructions and help text available at www.ucas.com for of the course. Again, use the contact details on the relevant For further information please contact Birmingham course page to get more information on this. all types of applicant. UCAS publishes a comprehensive guide called ‘Applying Online’, which can be downloaded from Conservatoire on: APPLICATIONS www.ucas.com/apply. T: 0121 331 5901/5902 For general enquiries contact CUKAS at: Rosehill, New Barn The details on each course page indicate where you should When completing your UCAS application form, you can Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ apply. Part-time courses applications should be made direct get advice from your school, college, and various careers to the University. Applications for full-time first degrees, organisations such as Connexions. They have a great deal of T: 01242 223707 foundation degrees or higher national diploma courses should experience in advising applicants. For international applicants, W: www.cukas.ac.uk be made online through UCAS apart from: advice about the UCAS application process is available from British Council offices. UCAS can be contacted at: Rosehill, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION > Foundation degree in Health and Social Care, where you New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ All application forms are designed to provide admissions should apply direct to the University’s admissions unit tutors with the information they need. However, sometimes we T: 01242 223707 > BSc (Hons) Midwifery Shortened Programme, for which you might ask you for further information. If full information is not can apply directly to the University’s admissions unit F: 01242 544961 provided, we might not be able to consider your application. > Music degrees, which should be submitted through the E: [email protected] Mini: 01242 544942 Conservatoires UK Admissions Service (CUKAS) W: www.ucas.ac.uk DATA PROTECTION > BA (Hons) Acting and Foundation Course in Acting, for which The information that you provide on your application form you can apply directly to the School of Acting online. will be used to help us make a decision about whether you > Graduate Diploma in Law (full-time only), for which you can be offered a place and to deal with the accompanying should apply via the Central Applications Board (CAB) administration. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, we www.lawcabs.ac.uk need your consent before we can do this. We assume that by submitting an application you have given this consent. International students can apply either through UCAS or directly to the International Office, Birmingham City University, City North Campus, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SU. T: +44 (121) 331 5389.

292 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 293 International CACHE Level 3 Award, Certificate and Diploma in BTEC qualifications (QCF) GCE and VCE Baccalaureate (IB) Child Care and Education* (Suite of qualifications known as Nationals) UCAS TARIFF Diploma UCAS UCAS UCAS GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE GCE and VCE POINTS POINTS POINTS UCAS IB UCAS Award Certificate Diploma Extended 90 credit Subsidiary TARIFF GCE and A level with GCE A GCE AS GCE AS TARIFF Diploma TARIFF Diploma Diploma Diploma Diploma Certificate POINTS TABLES AVCE additional AS level and Double and AS A 30 A 110 A 360 POINTS points POINTS Double (9 units) AVCE Award VCE D*D*D* 420 Award B 25 B 90 B 300 D*D*D 400 A*A* 280 45 720 C 20 C 70 C 240 The Universities and Colleges Admissions D*DD 380 A*A 260 44 698 D 15 D 55 D 180 Service – better known as UCAS – is the DDD 360 organisation that coordinates all full-time AA 240 43 676 E 10 E 35 E 120 DDM 320 undergraduate applications and to which AB 220 42 654 DMM D*D* 280 * For tariff points for the CACHE Diploma in Child Care and such students must apply. The UCAS BB A*A 200 41 632 D*D 260 Education prior to 2009 visit www.ucas.com. tariff is a means of assessing through a BC AA 180 40 611 MMM DD 240 D*D* 210 points-based system examination results AB 170 39 589 MMP DM D*D 200 and universities will usually express the CC 160 38 567 For a full list of our courses, please refer to our DD 180 entry requirement for their undergraduate BB 150 37 545 Undergraduate course index on pages 312 - 320. MPP MM DM 160 course as a UCAS tariff points requirement. CD BC A* 140 36 523 D* 140 We recognise the importance of the UCAS DD CC A AA 120 35 501 New courses are introduced throughout the year. PPP MP MM D 120 tariff system in helping to ensure fairness CD AB 110 34 479 Please makes sure that you check the website MP 100 in offer-making. Many of our offers will be DE B BB 100 33 457 for a comprehensive list and the most up-to-date PP M 80 expressed using the UCAS tariff point score D* 70 DD BC 90 32 435 entry requirements. but some will be expressed in terms of the PP D 60 EE DE C CC 80 31 413 actual grades that you need to achieve. Go You’ll find everything you need to know on our P M 40 CD 70 30 392 to www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/ comprehensive website – from the modules you’ll P 20 EE D DD A 60 29 370 tarifftables for the latest tariff information. study to career options to how to apply. DE B 50 28 348 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and E EE C 40 27 326 www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate Design, and Art, Design and Media) D 30 26 304 www.bcu.ac.uk GRADE POINTS E 20 25 282 Distinction 285 24 260 Merit 225 A* grades were introduced to GCE A level achievement from 2010. Pass 165

294 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 295 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR APPLICATION

To have the best chance of getting on the course you want, you WHAT TO INCLUDE Interests and activities: need to ensure the Personal Statement on your application Your course choice: Any other activities you are involved in outside of school form and your performance at interview (if applicable) conveys such as volunteering in the community, music, team sports, Discuss why you have chosen to apply for the course/s your strengths and interests as strongly as possible. and any other hobbies or leisure interests. If you are taking, concerned. Admissions tutors want to see that you are or have taken, a year out, it is useful to state your reasons The application process is your chance to show us that you are enthusiastic about your chosen subject. It may be that the why and what you achieved or hope to achieve. someone who will prove a valuable addition to our community, course is directly relevant to your intended career, or perhaps and the right research and preparation can go a long way to you have already studied it at GCSE or A Level and found it THINGS TO REMEMBER helping you achieve this. particularly enjoyable. Or perhaps your interest comes from outside the classroom? If you are applying for more than one Good spelling and grammar is very important; it may be WRITING A PERSONAL STATEMENT course, try to explain your reasons for each of them. a good idea to ask a teacher, careers adviser or friend to The Personal Statement on your UCAS application or take a look over it. School and college life: application form is one of the most important parts of your Give evidence for your claims – don’t just say you have good application. If your chosen course does not carry out interviews, Include details of what you studied at school or college, as well organisational skills; try to give examples of why. it is your main opportunity to sell yourself to course tutors. as any sporting or extra-curricular activities, or positions of If there is an interview component, a well-written Personal responsibility (eg prefect, librarian) that you held. This is the Don’t be tempted to copy parts of someone else’s statement Statement is still vital to ensure you get that far. chance to show that you are ready for the academic rigours of or lift ideas from the web – UCAS operates a Plagiarism the course, as well as being the sort of person who is able to fit Detection Service, which checks forms against a statement into wider university life. library and web sources to ensure all statements are Work experience: personally written. This could include work experience placements and any Make sure you keep a copy of what you’ve written as it part-time work you have done. Work experience shows your may be referred to at interview (if you have one) – or the dedication and commitment to your future career, while information may be useful in future job applications. part-time work shows you are disciplined and organised enough to hold a position of responsibility and balance the time spent working with your school or college commitments.

296 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 297 PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW Ensure you have the date and time right and know exactly where the interview is going to take place. Aim to arrive in IN ADVANCE plenty of time – it is better to be early than late. If you do not have much previous experience of interviews, it Remember to bring your Record of Achievement, as well as may be a good idea to speak to an older friend or relative who any other specified work such as a portfolio, and be prepared has previously been to one, or see whether your school or to discuss them with the interviewer. Also, make sure you can college will run a mock interview for you. remember what information you put in your application, as you Make sure you have looked at the prospectus/website and are bound to be quizzed on your background and reasons for know a reasonable amount about the University and course. applying. We would expect that any student planning to study here will have done some background research. DURING THE INTERVIEW Prepare answers for some of the most common interview Interests and activities: questions – such as why you have chosen that course and While academic qualifications are important, we will also want University, what you like to do in your spare time and your plans to hear about your interests and activities outside school or for the future. Also, try to think of a couple of questions that college, to give us a more rounded picture of your character. you can ask the interviewer – you will be asked if you have any Work experience: questions at the end, and asking good questions is a way of demonstrating your interest. We place a great emphasis on employability, so whether it is a work experience placement in your chosen industry, or a Try to get a good night’s sleep beforehand – if you stay up half part-time job alongside your studies, we will be interested to the night preparing, you won’t be at your best on the day. hear about any time you have spent in the workplace. ON THE DAY During the interview, you may be nervous but try not to let it show. Listen to the interviewer’s questions and don’t be afraid Dress smartly – jeans and trainers aren’t a good idea! to pause before answering, or ask them to repeat anything you You don’t necessarily have to wear a suit and tie, unless you are unsure about. Maintain eye contact and try to smile! want to, but it’s good to look like you have made an effort. Don’t be unnerved by difficult or challenging questions; we are not trying to trip you up, but we do want to see how you react in certain situations.

298 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 299 your place on the course once you have met the conditions of our offer. Sometimes, even if you do not achieve the required DIRECT APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY grades, it may still be possible to reserve a place for you on the course. For some courses you will need to apply directly to the University. Where this is the case, full details are indicated on the course If we are unable to offer you a place, you will be notified by pages. Direct applications should be made to: whoever you applied to. Wherever possible, we will contact you BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPLICATION? to suggest an alternative course that may be more appropriate Admissions Unit, City North Campus, Perry Barr Careful consideration will be given to all the information you have for you. Birmingham B42 2SU provided, including your personal statement and your referee’s CLEARING T: 0121 331 6295 report. You may be invited for an interview or to visit the department before an offer is made. This will give you the chance to look around Clearing is a service that is available towards the end of the DIRECT APPLICATION TO OUR COLLABORATIVE the University, the department and meet current students. If you are application cycle which helps people find vacancies on higher PARTNERS invited to attend an interview, you will be told what you need. Other education courses. If you have applied but have not gained We have made a considerable commitment to widening access courses may invite you to visit their department for a University a place or have declined your offers, you may be eligible for to our courses across all sections of the community. This is Applicant Visit Day after making the offer. Clearing. Courses with vacancies will be listed on our website. If you don’t have a confirmed offer and are in Clearing, please supported by our collaborative partners, where a number of If you are considered suitable for a course, you will be offered a our programmes are delivered. call our advisers who can be contacted on the Clearing place, which can be either conditional or unconditional. In the case Helpline: of a conditional offer, the conditions will vary between courses and BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE T: 0121 331 6777 Sutton Coldfield Campus, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, will depend on a number of different factors. E: [email protected] West Midlands B74 2NW If you have applied through UCAS or CUKAS, they will send The Clearing Helpline opens early on the morning the A Level T: 0121 355 5671 the formal offer letter to you. We may also send you additional information about the University and the course and the next steps results are published. Check our website at www.bcu.ac.uk Matthew Boulton Campus, Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7PS in the application process. for opening times. We also hold Clearing Open days in August. T: 0121 446 4545 If you have applied directly to us, we will send the formal offer DEFERRED ENTRY letter to you together with additional information. The offer letter SOUTH BIRMINGHAM COLLEGE If you are thinking about taking a year out before coming to will include information on how to accept or decline the offer. Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SU Birmingham City University, we will be happy to consider an If you accept a conditional offer, you will be asked to tell us your application for deferred entry, particularly if you’re planning T: 0121 694 5000 examination results as soon as they are available. We will confirm to use your time constructively.

300 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 301 INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS AND CAREERS We also organise school visits for Year 9 to Year 13 pupils ADVISERS throughout the year. These visits are an excellent opportunity At Birmingham City University, we understand going to for pupils to experience the university environment and university can be a big step for students and one of the most programmes are tailored to suit the year group attending. important decisions they will make in their early adult life or All of our visits incorporate contact with our team of Student as a mature student. We also recognise the vital role parents, Ambassadors – current students who share their experiences guardians, teachers and careers advisors play in ensuring they of academic and student life. receive the right guidance and information to make the best We not only develop links with local schools, colleges and decision. information and guidance services, we also provide face-to-face The education liaison team is always open to suggestions and guidance to prospective students, their parents and advisers. works closely with schools and colleges to meet their needs We attend the UCAS network of HE conventions across the UK, and those of their students. To speak to a member of the team as well as local school and college events. We’re also pleased or to arrange for a member of staff to attend your school / to visit schools and colleges to talk and run workshops about college contact us: all aspects of entry into HE such as how to choose a course, T: 0121 331 6318 application processes, student finance, student life and any other issues surrounding HE. It’s not only the Education Liaison team E: [email protected] that go into the community, our students are involved again We’ve developed a range of activities designed to enlighten through a mentoring project where second-year undergraduates students about the Birmingham City University experience. meet local pupils for regular one-on-one support and guidance. With the support of our teaching staff, we organise fun, educational and informative activities such as: Working with the local community enables us to identify any gaps in information and seek to develop new ways to meet > Summer schools “... one of the best weeks I’ve ever had!” those needs. It is for this reason, and due to the demand for > Conferences for young people flexibility, that the role of the Service continues to evolve. > Masterclasses “... loved the afternoon. Informative, For more information: entertaining, relevant and well presented and would like T: 0121 331 6318 to know when the next one is on!” E: [email protected] These activities provide participants with the opportunity to find out about the diverse range of courses available and the level of support a prospective student might expect.

302 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 303 We have University Open Days* in June and October, and an Open Day in August aimed at those applying through FIND OUT MORE / OPEN DAYS Clearing. You can check out the latest dates on our website at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays. Some of our faculties also have Flicking through this prospectus is sure to prompt some > Access routes for mature students their own Open Days, details of which can also be found online. questions, so we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to get the > Accommodation *Please note that Birmingham School of Acting and Birmingham facts you need to make an informed choice about your future. > Child care Conservatoire are not open during the main University Open We are on hand to answer your queries – whether by phone, Days. However, they do have their own specialist Open Days YOUR PERSONALISED WEB PAGE email or through social media. Our BCYou web page provides > Welfare services which allow you to gain a greater understanding of these areas. personalised information relevant to your area of interest, while > Financial support. bcyou is your own personalised web page giving our programme of Open Days and Visit Days offers an invaluable Information about how to book a place on any of our Open Days you everything you need to know about studying at opportunity to see the University, and speak to staff and current FOR UK / EU COURSE ENQUIRIES: is available at www.bcu.ac.uk/opendays while you can find Birmingham City University, all in one place. students, first-hand. Call us: +44 (0)121 331 5595 helpful maps at www.bcu.ac.uk/maps. Simply select the subject(s) you are interested in and the For dates and information for our overseas visits see SOCIAL MEDIA Contact us online: www.bcu.ac.uk/enquiries. information that is most relevant to you by filling in one www.bcu.ac.uk/international/discover-bcu/your-country. of our quick registration forms. You can also use your We know that you may well like to keep in touch with your friends FOR INTERNATIONAL COURSE ENQUIRIES page to access further details about such crucial areas via Facebook and Twitter – and the good news is T: +44 (0)121 331 6714 VISIT DAYS as accommodation, Open Days, life in Birmingham and you can communicate with us that way as well. Just visit E: [email protected] If you have already applied to study with us, attending an student finance. www.facebook.com/birminghamcityuniversity or Applicant Visit Day will give you the perfect opportunity to meet F: +44 (0)121 331 6314 We will keep updating your page with new information, www.twitter.com/MyBCU to find out the latest University news staff and students and view our excellent facilities, whilst gaining so make sure you check back regularly. If your interests and information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us W: www.bcu.ac.uk/international a better appreciation of what it’s like to be a student here. via those sites and we’ll try to answer you as quickly as possible. change over time, you can also edit your profile to alter OPEN DAYS Even if you have already attended an Open Day, attending an the information that is displayed. COURSE ENQUIRIES HOTLINE Applicant Visit Day will give you a more in-depth picture of the To really get a feel for life at the University, there is nothing By registering, you’ll also receive regular email updates Our friendly advisers can help you to find the best course for your course and how to make the most of it. If it is your first visit better than visiting us in person – and our Open Days allow you straight to your inbox, including a tailored BCYou career aspirations and interests. They know the University inside to the University, we will give you an insight into what you can to do just that. You can chat to our staff and students in person, newsletter containing a round-up of news related to your out and can provide expert advice on planning your time here. expect as a student and what you can do to ensure you are listen to a talk from our Vice-Chancellor, view our fantastic as successful as possible during your time here. For more subject choice(s), as well as the wider University. Contact us to talk about: facilities, learn more about the Students’ Union or take a tour information, please see www.bcu.ac.uk/visitdays. To sign up, just visit www.bcu.ac.uk/bcyou. > Entry qualifications of our accommodation. > Applications advice, including personal statements

304 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 305 HOW TO FIND US

As Britain’s second city, Birmingham benefits from a fantastic transport network with access to regular 1 services for airlines, buses, trains and trams to allow you to negotiate the city and surrounding areas with ease. Getting to and from Birmingham couldn’t be easier as the city is located at the hub of the UK’s road and rail networks. Two mainline train stations, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, serve the city and Birmingham also acts as the centre 2 of Britain’s national coach network, connecting 7 3 directly with around 500 destinations. Air links are 4 also excellent and the city’s international airport is the seventh busiest in the UK, home to around 40 airlines serving an ever-expanding number of destinations. 6 Public transport across the city is fantastic, with a network of bus, metro and train services providing easy access to all University sites. See www.networkwestmidlands.com for information

on all public transport in the city and details of Campuses Network Student tickets for reduced-price travel. 1 City North Campus 2 School of Jewellery (BIAD) 3 School of Art Margaret St (BIAD) All of our sites are marked on the map. For detailed 4 Birmingham Conservatoire 5 International College information on getting to any of our campuses, please 5 6 City South Campus visit www.bcu.ac.uk/about-us/maps-and-campuses. 7 City Centre Campus

306 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 307 LEGAL The University’s prospectuses and web pages are intended as a The decision Birmingham City University takes about your DISCLAIMERS general guide to the University’s courses and facilities and form application is made on the basis of the information that you no part of any contract between you and the University except have provided on your application form and / or in any other SUPPORTING YOUR ABILITIES > Information about campus accessibility, adapted rooms in as provided below: information provided by you to ourselves and subject to meeting The University has over 2,300 disabled students enrolled in residences, car parking and many more individual support any entry requirements set down by the University in the formal any one year, which is about 10 per cent of our total student requirements. The prospectus and web pages are prepared in advance of the letter from UCAS or the relevant University Admissions Officer. population. The majority have an unseen disability such academic year to which they relate. Although reasonable steps > Liaison with external agencies such as Social Services for If we find that you have made a false statement or have left out as dyslexia, a mental health difficulty or a chronic medical are taken by the University to provide the courses and services your personal care needs and living assistance. significant information, we reserve the right either to withdraw condition. described, the University cannot guarantee the provision of We offer a confidential service, staffed by experienced advisers. any course or facility. Any course may be altered, temporarily or amend our offer. Similarly, the decision that Birmingham The University welcomes applications from disabled people and However, we strongly encourage disclosure of your disability suspended or withdrawn if it is reasonably considered to be City University makes about your fee status (whether you pay strongly encourages you to tell us about your disability, as it is so we can advise and support you more effectively from the necessary by the University. Such circumstances include (but home or overseas fees) is taken on the basis of the information helpful to know in advance about any support needs you may earliest point during your time at university. are not limited to) industrial action, lack of demand, departure that you have provided. If we find that you have made a false have. If you indicate you have a disability on your application of key personnel, change in Government policy, withdrawal statement, given ambiguous information or have left out form, an adviser from Student Services will contact you. You For more information, please contact our Disability Support or reduction of funding, change of law or change of UCAS significant information, we reserve the right to amend your fee will be offered information, advice and practical support to team: procedure. status or withdraw our offer or cancel your enrolment. help you succeed in your studies, where appropriate: T: 0121 331 5588 If the courses described in the University prospectus are not It is likely that the time between your acceptance of an offer > Advice and help with applications for Disabled Students’ E: [email protected] provided, the University will take such steps as are available and the commencement of the course will be more than 30 Allowances and help with arranging study needs W: www.bcu.ac.uk/studentservices/disability to it to minimise the effect of any alteration or withdrawal of days. Acceptance of the offer assumes general agreement to assessments. a course. Such steps may include alterations to delivery of that interval. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES > Advice about enabling equipment and software. teaching or assessment, the offer of a place on an alternative Enrolment at the University is subject to your acceptance of We promote equality of opportunity in respect of every aspect > Advice, screening and diagnostic referrals for students who course or the offer of transfer to another course at the the conditions of enrolment, which include (but are not limited of our provision. University policy and practice will seek to think they may have dyslexia or who have other specific University or elsewhere, which you may decline. to) you agreeing to be bound by the University’s regulations, provide an environment that’s free from discrimination against learning difficulties. which will become part of any student contract. If you would students, staff and others. The University and its staff will If you receive an offer of a place at the University, we suggest like to receive a copy of the conditions of enrolment and / or the > A Personal Assistance Scheme (PAS) supplying one-to-one ensure that all prospective students are treated solely on the that before you accept such an offer you write to the relevant University’s regulations, please write to: support workers for study-related tasks, eg note-taking, basis of their merits, abilities and potential. For full details of faculty at the University to request up-to-date information on dyslexia support tuition, mentoring, communication support. our Equal Opportunities policy please visit www.bcu.ac.uk. the course content, teaching, examination, assessment and Academic Registrar, Birmingham City University, City North > Advice and guidance to your Faculty and teaching staff about other educational services and facilities that will be provided Campus, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SU. your support for exams, assessments, teaching sessions in relation to your course at the University. and your access to course materials and information.

308 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 309 The University welcomes comments on its courses from DIVERSITY SMOKING POLICY IMAGES students’ parents and sponsors. However, the University’s The University prides itself on being a diverse community and All University buildings except designated student bedrooms Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy / contracts with its students do not confer benefits on third so seeks to create a study environment which is free from are smoke-free areas. All areas that are substantially permission of image representation, Birmingham City parties for the purposes of the Contracts (Rights of Third harassment and one which fosters tolerance. The dignity enclosed, eg Kenrick Tunnel and all of the Quad level two University or its faculties cannot be held responsible for any Parties) Act 1999. For further information, see of all students is to be preserved regardless of sex, sexual walkway at City North Campus, are smoke-free areas. errors or omissions. www.bcu.ac.uk. orientation, racial or ethnic background, religion or disability. Building entrances, particularly those with overhanging ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DATA PROTECTION CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS canopies, will be smoke-free areas at least five metres from Cover design: Z3, Birmingham www.designbyz3.com During the application procedure and throughout your time at When you apply to the University you must disclose any unspent the entrance and canopy, together with other designated Design: Numero Uno, Solihull www.numero1.co.uk Birmingham City University, the University will be provided with criminal convictions and the University shall decide if any areas. Signs will be provided to identify partially enclosed Production: Creative Services Unit, Marketing and a range of personal information relating to you. Any personal criminal convictions you may have are incompatible with study areas that are designated smoke-free areas. Smokers are Communications Department, Birmingham City University information will be processed and held in accordance with at the University and inform you of its decision before the first required to respect the need for staff to be able to work in Print: Belmont Press, Northampton the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the day of term. a smoke-free environment and therefore to smoke well Photography: Nick Robinson Photography, University’s Data Protection Statement to Students. away from office windows. Persistent breaches of the smoking Chris Webb Photography CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU AND OCCUPATIONAL policy will be dealt with appropriately by the University’s PAYMENT OF FEES HEALTH CHECKS respective disciplinary procedures for staff and students. Images also kindly suplied by: Advantage West Midlands It is your responsibility to ensure that all fees are paid in full Applicants to some of our courses are required to obtain a and Marketing Birmingham. and on time. Unless otherwise agreed, a student shall cease satisfactory CRB disclosure and Occupational Health report. Covered smoking areas are provided on selected campuses to to be a registered student if arrangements for payment of fees We will send you information about these requirements if give sheltered areas for people to smoke. Staff and students will be given advice and assistance, if they wish to give up are not fulfilled. The fees payable are subject to change and applicable. therefore the University reserves the right to make changes to smoking. fees each academic year. COMPLAINTS If you have a complaint about the University, it is recommended EMPLOYABILITY STATEMENT CONDUCT that you use the University’s Admissions Complaints Birmingham City University is committed to preparing students Students are expected to abide by the University regulations Procedure. This procedure has been produced to help to for successful employability and professional careers. relating to conduct and to attend such lectures, tutorials, resolve any complaints as promptly, fairly and amicably as We have an innovative approach to employability that will examinations and other activities which form part of their possible. help you obtain an interesting and well-paid graduate job. programme. Misconduct or breaches of regulations may lead to Read our Employability Statement to find out more: disciplinary action being taken under the University’s Student www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/employability-statement. Disciplinary Policy and Operating Process.

310 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 311 Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Business and Human Resource Management | UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INDEX

* Subject to validation or revalidation in 2012.

Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Business Management (Level 6 Top-up Children and Integrated Professional Care | Art and Design | BTEC Level 3 Community and Applied Dance Theatre | Art and Design | Creative Self Development Construction Management and Economics |

312 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 313 Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Fashion Design with Design for Performance | Fashion Design with Fashion Accessories |

Fashion Design with Fashion Communication | Fashion Design with Fashion Management Early Childhood Education Studies (Top Up) | Fashion Design with Garment Technology |

South Birmingham College Education, Law and Social Sciences 154 Film Technology and Special Effects |

(Sutton Coldfield Campus) Birmingham Institute of Art and Design 72 Gemmological Association | English Language with English Literature | Gemmological Association | English Literature and English Language Gemmological Association | English Literature with English Language

314 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 315 Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Health and Wellbeing (Individuals and Jewellery - Art and Design (Design Crafts)

Health and Wellbeing (Nutrition Science) | Vittoria Street Birmingham Institute of Art and Design 230 Information and Communication Technology |

Information and Communications Technology | Law (Recognised by the Bar Council of India) |

Information and Communications Technology | Information and Communications Technology |

(Sutton Coldfield Campus) / City North Campus Education, Law and Social Sciences 242

Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations | Jewellery and Silversmithing Creative

Jewellery and Silversmithing – Design Media and Communication (Event and

Jewellery Design and Related Products Media and Communication (Journalism) |

Media and Communication (Media

316 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 317 Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Media and Communication (Music Media and Communication (New Media) |

Media and Communication (Public Relations) | Heath Mill Studios, Digbeth, Birmingham / City North Campus Performance, Media and English 260

Media and Communication (Television) | Midwifery (Shortened Programme) |

Heath Mill Studios, Digbeth, Birmingham / City North Campus Performance, Media and English 258 City Centre Campus Technology, Engineering and the Environment 196

Nursing RN Adult | BSc (Hons) B740 (April Intake) Nursing RN Child | BSc (Hons) B730 (April Intake)

Nursing RN Mental Health | BSc (Hons) B760 (April Intake)

318 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 319 Course Title UCAS Code FT SW PT Tariff Campus Faculty Page

Telecommunications and Networks | Notes ......

Textile Design (Printed Textiles and Surface

Theatre, Performance and Event Design |

Visual Communication (Animation and Moving

Visual Communication (Graphic

320 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 321 Notes ...... HOW TO CONTACT US

Birmingham City University City North Campus Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SU T: +44 (0) 121 331 5000 E: [email protected] F: +44 (0) 121331 7994 W: www.bcu.ac.uk

For UK / EU Course Enquiries T: +44 (0)121 331 5595 W: www.bcu.ac.uk/enquiries

For International Course Enquiries T: +44 (0)121 331 6714 E: [email protected] F: +44 (0)121 331 6314 W: www.bcu.ac.uk/international

322 www.bcu.ac.uk Birmingham City University Undergraduate Prospectus 323 Published September 2012

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2013/14