After you apply | Birmingham City University We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our cookie policy to manage your settings. Saved courses Search website After you apply When we receive your application, we give careful consideration to all the information you've provided, including your personal statement and referee's report, and may invite you to interview or submit a portfolio. If you receive an offer, you may be invited to an Offer Holder Day to find out more about your chosen course. Post-application timeline Before you receive your offer Interview tips Interviews can be scary, but they're a great way to find out more about your course and the University. How to prepare for your interview Portfolio guidance Not sure how to build a digital portfolio? Don't worry, our guidance can set you on the right path. What to include in your portfolio Once the University has made its decision, this will be shown on your UCAS Hub account . You can check your UCAS Hub account regularly. Remember, universities may send their decision at different times and some may take longer to reply than others – this is quite normal. Once you have received decisions from all of the universities you have applied for, UCAS will set a deadline date for you to reply to your offers. You can check the deadline date in your UCAS Hub account. There are different types of offer you might receive, depending on your application. Receiving and replying to your offers Choosing a firm and insurance choice Once your offers start coming in, you’ll need to choose a firm and insurance university. The best way to narrow down your top two is to make a pros and cons list for each university. We’ve thought of all the things you need to do to find a winner and select your firm and insurance choice. How to choose After you receive your offer Offer Holder Days (OHD) Attending an OHD is a great way to find out more about us and your chosen course. What is an Offer Holder Day? Results Day Wondering what happens on results day or worried about what to do if you don't get the results you expected? What happens on results day? Preparing for university Access our content hub to access vlogs, podcasts and resources that will get you ready for student life. Sign up to the hub Enrolment If you achieve the grades to meet the requirements of your offer, the next step is enrolment. Find out about enrolment More information FAQs If you have a question about the admissions process, check our Admissions FAQs, or get in touch with the team. Admissions FAQs Starting in year two or three Find out more about transferring to BCU if you started your course at another institution. Advanced entry Admissions policy Our official policy contains everything you need to know about the admissions process. Download our admissions policy Applicant Complaints and Appeals policy This policy covers complaints that raise concerns about a procedural error or irregularity in the admissions process at Birmingham City University. The complaint may concern actions or inaction by the University or its staff, that are not in accordance with published policies and procedures. Download our Applicant Complaints and Appeals policy Transfer arrangements If you are thinking about transferring to a different course either within Birmingham City University or at another University, we are committed to supporting students where this is necessary or desirable to enable individual students to complete their degree. More about transferring Portfolio guidance When applying to many of our courses, you will be asked to provide a digital portfolio. This is an opportunity to show us who you are, your artistic ability and your potential. More about our portfolio guidance Application guidance Preparing to apply for one of our Education, Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery, or Allied Health Professions courses? Look no further, as we've put together a handy guide full of everything you need to know to ace it. Application guidance Recent searches No recent searches Popular searches Virtual Tour Interview advice Postgraduate study Scholarships Open Days Suggested searches Accommodation Life in Birmingham Reaching beyond Graduate Scholarship Degree Apprenticeships