How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
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How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
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How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
We advise you to apply as early as possible to maximise your chances of success. You should also take into consideration the time it takes to obtain visa clearance and make any other arrangements you need to before a lengthy stay in the UK.
Documents we require:
To be made an offer and to have your place confirmed on your course you will typically need to provide these documents, prepare as many of them as possible before making an application:
Academic qualification
Your key qualification that meets the entry criteria for your chosen course. You can check our
country pages
for up-to-date entry criteria. To evidence your qualification, you should provide a good quality scan of the certificate and transcript.
English Language
We accept a range of qualifications to demonstrate your English language level. Please see
these pages
for more information.
Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should be no more than one page and cover the following:
Why you have chosen the course you have applied for
Detail about the course, including modules you will study (this information can be found on the
course page
)
Why you have chosen to study in the UK and at Birmingham City University
What your plans are after you have completed your course.
More guidance can be found in our
application toolkit
.
CV
If you are applying for a postgraduate course and completed your studies more than 2 years ago, then a CV demonstrating your work experience should be provided.
References
We do not require a reference as standard, but may request one if you have had a gap in studies for five years or more. We may als
o request one if we need to verify a qualification that you might hold. Any request will be part of your offer.
Passport
We will need to see a scan of your passport, and it must have a minimum of 6 months validity from the start of your course.
Any additional requirements will be stated in your offer, and you will be asked to provide these documents in your applicant portal.
There are three ways to apply:
Please note:
These application options are for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses only.
If you are applying for a Research Degree (PhD), please find application guidance
here
.
If you’re interested in the GDL/CPE or LPC courses you should contact
The Law Society
directly.
If you’re interested in PCGE courses please contact
UCAS
directly as you will need to apply through the UCAS Teacher Training scheme.
1. Direct to the University
You’ll need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with scans of your original academic transcripts and certificates.
You’ll also have to complete the Equal Opportunity section, which is required by UK law.
To directly apply,
Find a course
and head to the
how to apply
section.
2. Through a country representative
Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa, as well as offering important advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.
Applications will be considered at any time up until the course start date, although we advise you to apply well in advance to allow plenty of time to arrange your visa, accommodation and deal with any other issues ahead of your studies in the UK.
Select your country and find your official representative
.
3. Through UCAS (Undergraduate courses only)
If you’re applying for an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can apply through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (
UCAS
).
You can request a printed form from your school or nearest British Council office.
There is a charge for applying through UCAS - please see the
UCAS website
for full details and methods of payment.
Applicants aged under 18
If you’re going to be aged under 18 at the start of your course, we must have your parent or legal guardian’s written consent, giving permission for you to travel and live independently in the UK.
We will send a parental consent form to you along with your offer letter. This must be signed and dated by your parent or legal guardian. You’ll also receive our information sheet for applicants under 18, explaining the University’s admissions processes and required guardian arrangements.
If your parent or legal guardian is not resident in the UK, they must appoint a UK Guardian for you. This should be an adult the University can contact in case of an emergency.
Please note, students enrolled on a programme with us cannot be appointed as the legal guardian of a young person under 18 applying to study at the University.
For applicants who are under 18, the University also carries out a risk assessment before making an offer.
Guardianship
If you have no contacts in the UK, there are a number of agencies that can make guardianship arrangements. The
Association of Educational Guardians for International Students (AEGIS)
provides accreditation to guardianship organisations in the UK.
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How do I apply to Birmingham City University?
We advise you to apply as early as possible to maximise your chances of success. You should also take into consideration the time it takes to obtain visa clearance and make any other arrangements you need to before a lengthy stay in the UK.
Documents we require:
To be made an offer and to have your place confirmed on your course you will typically need to provide these documents, prepare as many of them as possible before making an application:
Academic qualification
Your key qualification that meets the entry criteria for your chosen course. You can check our
country pages
for up-to-date entry criteria. To evidence your qualification, you should provide a good quality scan of the certificate and transcript.
English Language
We accept a range of qualifications to demonstrate your English language level. Please see
these pages
for more information.
Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should be no more than one page and cover the following:
Why you have chosen the course you have applied for
Detail about the course, including modules you will study (this information can be found on the
course page
)
Why you have chosen to study in the UK and at Birmingham City University
What your plans are after you have completed your course.
More guidance can be found in our
application toolkit
.
CV
If you are applying for a postgraduate course and completed your studies more than 2 years ago, then a CV demonstrating your work experience should be provided.
References
We do not require a reference as standard, but may request one if you have had a gap in studies for five years or more. We may als
o request one if we need to verify a qualification that you might hold. Any request will be part of your offer.
Passport
We will need to see a scan of your passport, and it must have a minimum of 6 months validity from the start of your course.
Any additional requirements will be stated in your offer, and you will be asked to provide these documents in your applicant portal.
There are three ways to apply:
Please note:
These application options are for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses only.
If you are applying for a Research Degree (PhD), please find application guidance
here
.
If you’re interested in the GDL/CPE or LPC courses you should contact
The Law Society
directly.
If you’re interested in PCGE courses please contact
UCAS
directly as you will need to apply through the UCAS Teacher Training scheme.
1. Direct to the University
You’ll need to complete an online application form and submit it, along with scans of your original academic transcripts and certificates.
You’ll also have to complete the Equal Opportunity section, which is required by UK law.
To directly apply,
Find a course
and head to the
how to apply
section.
2. Through a country representative
Our in-country representatives can help you make your application and apply for a visa, as well as offering important advice on travel, living in the UK and studying abroad.
Applications will be considered at any time up until the course start date, although we advise you to apply well in advance to allow plenty of time to arrange your visa, accommodation and deal with any other issues ahead of your studies in the UK.
Select your country and find your official representative
.
3. Through UCAS (Undergraduate courses only)
If you’re applying for an undergraduate degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND), you can apply through the UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (
UCAS
).
You can request a printed form from your school or nearest British Council office.
There is a charge for applying through UCAS - please see the
UCAS website
for full details and methods of payment.
Applicants aged under 18
If you’re going to be aged under 18 at the start of your course, we must have your parent or legal guardian’s written consent, giving permission for you to travel and live independently in the UK.
We will send a parental consent form to you along with your offer letter. This must be signed and dated by your parent or legal guardian. You’ll also receive our information sheet for applicants under 18, explaining the University’s admissions processes and required guardian arrangements.
If your parent or legal guardian is not resident in the UK, they must appoint a UK Guardian for you. This should be an adult the University can contact in case of an emergency.
Please note, students enrolled on a programme with us cannot be appointed as the legal guardian of a young person under 18 applying to study at the University.
For applicants who are under 18, the University also carries out a risk assessment before making an offer.
Guardianship
If you have no contacts in the UK, there are a number of agencies that can make guardianship arrangements. The
Association of Educational Guardians for International Students (AEGIS)
provides accreditation to guardianship organisations in the UK.
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