Birmingham City University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1178 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 456 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 89 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 73 of 131 | In England |
| # 3 of 5 | In Birmingham |
| # 181 of 1,117 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
75%
Enrollment
25,000
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), with 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) National Diploma/GNVQ level |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 25,000 |
We've calculated the 75% acceptance rate for Birmingham City University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Birmingham City University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Birmingham City University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Birmingham City University.
Faculty : Education, Law and Social Sciences
Criminology
Education
Law
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Psychology
Secondary Education
Sociology
Faculty : Health and Community Care
Community Health
Nursing
Podiatry
Radiology
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Social Work
Faculty : Performance, Media and English
Acting
English
Media Studies
Music
Faculty : Technology, Engineering and the Environment
Architecture
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Real Estate
Surveying and Mapping
Institute : Art and Design
Ceramic Art
Fashion Design
Furniture Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Textile Design
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Birmingham City University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Doctorate
Business Administration
Criminal Law
Education
Law
Psychology
Sociology
Research profile
Birmingham City University has published 10,126 scientific papers with 133,449 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Engineering, Philosophy, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
7,363
/ 103,814
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
5,159
/ 75,315
|
| Law |
4,821
/ 72,607
|
| Computer Science |
4,585
/ 71,941
|
| Medicine |
4,127
/ 63,544
|
| Environmental Science |
3,900
/ 61,235
|
| Sociology |
3,712
/ 55,132
|
| Engineering |
3,684
/ 60,586
|
| Philosophy |
3,463
/ 47,184
|
| Biology |
3,441
/ 58,131
|
| Psychology |
3,383
/ 55,125
|
| Business |
3,210
/ 57,939
|
| Physics |
2,720
/ 43,689
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,692
/ 40,456
|
| Economics |
2,502
/ 43,570
|
| History |
2,471
/ 32,682
|
| Mathematics |
2,151
/ 38,051
|
| Archaeology |
1,995
/ 30,929
|
| Art & Design |
1,846
/ 19,598
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,798
/ 28,805
|
| Chemistry |
1,696
/ 26,691
|
| Linguistics |
1,673
/ 20,062
|
| Geology |
1,642
/ 28,494
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,639
/ 24,695
|
| Statistics |
1,510
/ 29,059
|
| Development Studies |
1,507
/ 28,009
|
| Nursing |
1,474
/ 18,597
|
| Management |
1,457
/ 27,975
|
| Pathology |
1,430
/ 32,674
|
| Ecology |
1,398
/ 28,504
|
| Social Psychology |
1,300
/ 25,373
|
| Psychiatry |
1,228
/ 19,693
|
| Paleontology |
1,111
/ 18,604
|
| Anthropology |
1,030
/ 20,839
|
| Marketing |
1,023
/ 24,221
|
| Machine Learning |
1,018
/ 22,233
|
| Genetics |
928
/ 16,087
|
| Finance |
918
/ 16,299
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
913
/ 11,813
|
| Fashion Design |
860
/ 10,014
|
Annual publication & citation counts
39 Notable alumni
1. Roger Jones
1948-. (aged 78)
composer
Roger William Jones is an English musician and composer of church music. Alongside writing cantatas and hymn tunes he leads workshops and conducts performances of his works both around the UK and in other countries.
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2. Paul Tilsley
Paul Tilsley CBE is a British local politician. He was deputy leader of Birmingham City Council and the senior Liberal Democrat in the council's ruling Liberal Democrat–Conservative coalition. As of 2023, he is the council's longest-serving member, and was previously Lord Mayor of Birmingham, in 1993–4.
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3. Paul McDonald
1961-. (aged 65)
literary critic
Paul McDonald is a British academic, comic novelist, and poet. He teaches English and American Literature at the University of Wolverhampton, where he also runs the Creative and Professional Writing Programme.
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4. Jack Rubinacci
1975-. (aged 51)
singer
composer
singer-songwriter
Giuliano Alberto Brian "Jack" Rubinacci is an Anglo-Italian singer, musician, songwriter and author. His songs have been recorded or covered by several different well-known artists throughout the world.
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All 39 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BCU
Founded
1992
Motto
Age Quod AgisDo what you are doing; attend to your business
Academic calendar
September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June)
Address
University House 15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham, B5 5JU United Kingdom
City Population
1,137,000
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