City North Campus City Centre Campus www.bcu.ac.uk Perry Barr Birmingham School of Acting Birmingham Faculty of Technology, Engineering and West Midlands the Environment B42 2SU Millennium Point T: +44 (0)121 331 5000 Curzon Street Course enquiries: +44 (0)121 331 5595 Birmingham F: +44 (0)121 331 7994 England B4 7XG City South Campus Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Faculty of Health Gosta Green Westbourne Road Corporation Street Birmingham Birmingham B4 7DX B15 3TN T: +44 (0)121 331 5800/01/02 T: +44 (0)121 331 5500 A university you will want to Birmingham Conservatoire Paradise Place Birmingham B3 3HG T: +44 (0)121 331 5901/2 F: +44 (0)121 331 5906 School of Art Margaret Street Birmingham B3 3BX Discover T: +44 (0)121 331 5970 LAUNCHING CAREERS SINCE 1843 School of Jewellery Vittoria St Birmingham B1 3PA T: +44 (0)121 331 5940 Bournville Centre for Visual Arts BIAD Linden Road Birmingham B30 1JX T: + 44 (0)121 331 5775 F: + 44 (0)121 331 5779 Key facts Contents The University’s heritage stretches back to 1843. Driven by a Nationally the University’s strengths are commitment to provide a quality education focusing on real-world fully recognised by big business and the needs, the institution has gone through a series of developments, Government. For example, Birmingham P/3 Discover a rising star university becoming a polytechnic in the early 1970s before adopting City University is the only university in the university status in 1992 and being named the University of UK to train nursing practitioners for the P/5 Discover an educational powerhouse Central England in Birmingham. In 2007 the institution became RAF, Royal Navy and Army. Birmingham City University to better reflect its location in the Discover a university that inspires As an international organisation the P/7 heart of Britain’s second city. fresh thinking University has many links overseas, With around 23,000 students, some 1,700 of whom are recruited including partnerships with institutions Discover a university that creates based in China and Thailand. P/9 internationally from 80 different countries, Birmingham City world-leading knowledge University is one of the largest universities in the UK. The University’s global status was The University had a turnover of £150 million in 2007/08 and a staff further highlighted by the 2008 Research population of about 2,400. Assessment Exercise which revealed more than 70 per cent of research As a regional leader, the University is delivering an ambitious submitted was of international investment programme to help support regeneration in standard—and 15 per cent was Birmingham and to transform the student experience. The city’s world-leading. landscape now features new landmark learning and sports facilities – an iconic new campus in the city centre is planned. P/01 P/02 Birmingham City University is a leader among innovators. Sweeping globalisation, rapid innovation and democratic communication have all had a dramatic impact on the modern world. Many organisations are being forced to completely rethink the way they do business. A ‘RISING STAR’ unIVERSITY THAT Discover IS NEVER AFRAID TO INNOVATE Universities are not just responding to these revolutionary forces but are looking As one of the city’s largest employers, with 2,400 staff and releasing As an integral part of the city’s Learning Quarter this new ahead and anticipating the new ideas and technologies needed for the future. Based a total of nearly 7,000 graduates into the workforce each year, we campus will provide an accessible hub for the region which in an area famous for its pioneers, Birmingham City University is earning itself a are helping to drive forward the region’s economy. We’ve already pools the excellence we boast in the arts, design, performance ‘rising star’ reputation because it has never been afraid to innovate. used our expertise to help more than 5,000 small and medium West and technology. Midlands based businesses, and are proud of the growing number With a 23,000-stong student community, Birmingham City University is one of the of companies, large and small, we partner to support UK plc. We With a heritage dating back to the mid-19th century and the biggest universities in the UK. Students are attracted from all backgrounds, from generate a total of £270 million for the West Midlands and support an founding of Birmingham Government School of Design in across the region, the UK and the rest of the world - with significant numbers from extensive number of jobs across the region. 1843, and more recently Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971 and the Far East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent. being granted University status in 1992 as UCE. We have built We will be investing multi-millions in our estate over a strong national and international reputation for teaching Through an impressive breadth of expertise, commitment to world-class research the next decade. Rationalisation of our campuses will excellence, as well as being recognised for the successful and a growing reputation for applying fresh thinking that works, Birmingham City see the creation of a brand new city centre campus by way we engage directly with business, the professions and the University is a powerhouse that drives economic regeneration on its doorstep while wider communities we serve. delivering social and cultural well-being with international benefits. Millennium Point, in the heart of Birmingham. P/03 P/04 Discover AN EDUCATIONAL POWERHOUSE ‘Birmingham City Universitry courses have a Brave new world strong focus on relevance for the job market ‘Courses from opera to world music have given of teaching and learning and there’s an excellent careers service’ Birmingham City University a reputation for innovation,’ Model of 21st century learning The Times Good University Guide The Guardian University Guide Creating a real world advantage Preparing graduate talent for the real-world Teaching and learning remain our core business – and produces graduates We have also teamed up with the education think-tank, the Higher Pioneering learning is already a reality at Birmingham Developments include the University-wide Our broad portfolio of courses, investment in that are ready for the modern workplace. This is achieved by our ‘learning Education Academy, to produce ‘futureproof’ graduates who can readily City University and students have the chance to face virtual learning environment Moodle and state-of-the-art facilities and appointment of by doing’ approach which gives students the opportunity to get involved in adopt their skills and knowledge to the fast-changing workplace. This realistic challenges in computer generated environments state-of-the-art computer generated first-rate staff, many of them leaders in their real - life projects but also encourages teaching staff to remain engaged with £300,000 project will produce training and education resources in or access world-class teaching facilities. simulation facilities. Such as our Virtual Case chosen field, has helped make us a popular industry by working closely with employers. consultation with employers to help graduates apply their skills and Creator, a highly interactive learning tool choice for students. In February 2009, we knowledge in the workplace. This excellence is supported by the Centre for the for health students which uses the latest topped the prestigious Times Higher Education Graduate employability is at the heart of what we do. Our pioneering approach includes a wide range of student clinics and guest lectures, placements, Traditionally universities have focused on giving their students detailed Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL), the animation and 3D modelling to create league table for the largest rise in student community projects and our unique New Generation Arts Festival, which subject knowledge — but Birmingham City University will show students University’s own learning lab, where a team of dedicated realistic scenarios. applications of any UK university – a 35.6 per showcases graduate talent to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. how to apply their skills and to adapt to changing circumstances in the and visionary experts design and implement some of the cent increase compared with a national average workplace, ultimately, making them more employable. UK’s most advanced higher education teaching methods. of eight per cent. P/05 P/06 We have one of the biggest business schools in the country with over In spring 2009 The Independent revealed that Birmingham City University had climbed 10 4,000 students and professional accreditation for all postgraduate places in its rankings, firmly positioning us as a leader in the modern university sector. courses. The school holds the highest Platinum Approval from from ACCA, the global body for professional accountants. The 2009 Times Good University Guide has highlighted outstanding performance at subject level, including: • Teacher Training (Education) is the best in the Midlands for any modern university and ranked second for the whole of the UK. • Music provision is the best in the Midlands for any modern university. A UNIVERSITY THAT INSPIRES FRESH THINKING Discover • Land and Property degrees being ranked fourth best in the country. A similar survey of subject quality conducted by The Independent revealed that Nursing provision at Birmingham City University is the best offered by any modern university. Preparing creative talent for the tough world of commerce is a crucial part of the learning process at Birmingham City University. We train more teachers in the West Midlands than any other university and are one of A hugely successful showcase was our Trends exhibition, unveiled only a handful of universities to have received the highest rating awarded — a Category at the 2009 Birmingham Interiors Show. Stunning conceptual work A for both primary and secondary teacher training — by the TDA, the training and produced by MA Interior Design students wowed visitors and won development agency for schools.