How to apply and admissions | 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 How to apply Find your course Personal statement help If you're looking to study a full-time undergraduate course and you're from the UK, you'll need to apply online via UCAS. You can still apply with your five choices until 30 June 2026, although the deadline for equal consideration has passed. UCAS Extra opens on 26 February 2026 and is another option if you haven't received any offers from your five choices, or are planning to decline them all. Important dates for September 2026 entry Jan 26 14 UCAS undergraduate application deadline Submit your UCAS application, including references, by 6pm Feb 26 26 UCAS Extra opens If you've used all five UCAS choices and are not holding any offers you may be able to add another choice in your application June 26 30 Deadline for 2026 entry applications to be received After this time, applications are automatically entered into Clearing July 26 Clearing opens Eligible 2026 applicants can now apply through Clearing Aug 26 13 A Level results day Applicants get their results and university places. Clearing is still open for applications. See the full timeline Making your application Researching options Between deciding whether university is right for you, which course to study and where to live, applying to university can include a lot of big decisions, we're here to help you make the right ones. Advice on researching universities Application advice Not sure how to write your personal statement? We've put together some useful advice to help you get started. Writing your personal statement Entry Requirements Once you’ve found the course you’d like to apply for, it’s important that you make sure you have, or are aiming to achieve, the entry requirements for that course. Our entry requirements Clearing You may not have achieved the grades you hoped for, changed your mind about the course or university you've already applied to or decided to go to university at the last minute. Either way, Clearing offers you a chance to find a full-time undergraduate course starting in September. Find out more about Clearing Open Days If you haven't decided which universities to apply to, attending an Open Day is the best way to experience life on campus, talk to lecturers about your course and ask current students your questions about university. Book now Need help with your application? The process of applying for a place to study at Birmingham City University varies depending on your course and level of study. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you with your application. I haven't submitted an application I have applied to BCU After you apply Once you've submitted your application, there are lots of exciting things to come like receiving your offers, coming to an Offer Holder Day, and results day. Your next steps 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 Open Days BCU Open Days are the perfect opportunity to discover just what we have to offer. Talk to the experts who will be teaching you, chat with current students and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. If you can't wait for one of our Open Day, e xperience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Book now Take a virtual tour Parents and carers If your child is considering university study, you might have some questions about the application process. 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