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BCU graduates power Birmingham.
New analysis of the latest graduate outcomes data by JISC has found that more graduates from the West Midlands region studied at BCU than any other institution, making our university a driving force behind the city’s economy, workforce, and public services.
BCU graduates play a huge role in keeping Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands region functioning and growing; from businesses and innovation to health, education, and civic life.
BCU is more than a university in Birmingham. We are an anchor institution - rooted here, invested here, committed to its long-term prosperity. We’re not just part of Birmingham’s story. We help power it.
Our impact
40%
of BCU first degree graduates stay in Birmingham to start their careers.
Over 28%
of Birmingham’s new primary teachers are BCU graduates.
43%
of all new nurses in the West Midlands are trained at BCU
BCU is a key anchor institute
Almost a quarter of new graduate-level professionals in the city studied at BCU, nearly twice as many as any other university in Birmingham.
More than 40% of BCU’s first degree graduates go on to work in Birmingham.
Over half of graduates are originally from the West Midlands Combined Authority.
10.5% of all first-degree graduates (2022/23) from the West Midlands got their degree from BCU.
Our impact reaches beyond
BCU’s impact extends beyond Birmingham, particularly into Solihull, Sandwell, and South Staffordshire – supporting high-skill labour markets across the region.
BCU is crucial to Birmingham’s future
Birmingham’s economy, NHS, schools, and local services depend on a stable pipeline of locally trained graduates.
BCU is the most important graduate supplier in the West Midlands, underpinning regional growth, resilience, and public services.
We are the
single largest supplier of graduate talent to the city and a critical part of its economic and public-service infrastructure.
BCU graduates sustain essential public services
43% of all new nurses in the WMCA trained at BCU.
Three quarters of new radiographers and speech therapists in the region studied at BCU.
28% of Birmingham’s new primary teachers are BCU graduates.
Over 30% of new midwives in the WMCA trained at BCU.
Nazia Choudhury
"
The variety of placements during my studies exposed me to different specialities and patient
needs, and
prepared me for the fast-paced hospital environment I now work in."
Nazia's story
Ryan Dowell
"
It's
been a huge privilege to be able to help bring developments to Birmingham. Being able to see a tangible difference to the skyline and communities that are being regenerated is wonderful to see."
Ryan's story
Aysha Bateman
"
Working at the WMCA, you become an advocate for the region as you get to see the best of the innovation, history, heritage, creativity, and the excellence that is created and nurtured here."
Aysha's story
How are you powering our city and region?
Our graduates are shaping the future of our city and wider region. If you're a BCU graduate working in the West Midlands, we'd love to hear about what you do now and share your story as part of our Powering Birmingham campaign.
Tell us your story
Tiyana Thompson
"BCU's
strong emphasis on practical experience alongside academic study ensures that graduates are well prepared to enter the teaching profession."
Tiyana's story
Charlotte Pearsall
"The West Midlands is a great network for healthcare
, especially with it having my workplace, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in
the UK."
Charlotte's story
Ângela Gama
"Studying Law at
BCU provided me w
ith
a strong founda
tion
in legal principles and criminal justice, which has been essential in my current role at the Crown Prosecution Service."
Ângela's story
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Birmingham
BCU graduates power Birmingham.
New analysis of the latest graduate outcomes data by JISC has found that more graduates from the West Midlands region studied at BCU than any other institution, making our university a driving force behind the city’s economy, workforce, and public services.
BCU graduates play a huge role in keeping Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands region functioning and growing; from businesses and innovation to health, education, and civic life.
BCU is more than a university in Birmingham. We are an anchor institution - rooted here, invested here, committed to its long-term prosperity. We’re not just part of Birmingham’s story. We help power it.
Our impact
40%
of BCU first degree graduates stay in Birmingham to start their careers.
Over 28%
of Birmingham’s new primary teachers are BCU graduates.
43%
of all new nurses in the West Midlands are trained at BCU
BCU is a key anchor institute
Almost a quarter of new graduate-level professionals in the city studied at BCU, nearly twice as many as any other university in Birmingham.
More than 40% of BCU’s first degree graduates go on to work in Birmingham.
Over half of graduates are originally from the West Midlands Combined Authority.
10.5% of all first-degree graduates (2022/23) from the West Midlands got their degree from BCU.
Our impact reaches beyond
BCU’s impact extends beyond Birmingham, particularly into Solihull, Sandwell, and South Staffordshire – supporting high-skill labour markets across the region.
BCU is crucial to Birmingham’s future
Birmingham’s economy, NHS, schools, and local services depend on a stable pipeline of locally trained graduates.
BCU is the most important graduate supplier in the West Midlands, underpinning regional growth, resilience, and public services.
We are the
single largest supplier of graduate talent to the city and a critical part of its economic and public-service infrastructure.
BCU graduates sustain essential public services
43% of all new nurses in the WMCA trained at BCU.
Three quarters of new radiographers and speech therapists in the region studied at BCU.
28% of Birmingham’s new primary teachers are BCU graduates.
Over 30% of new midwives in the WMCA trained at BCU.
Nazia Choudhury
"
The variety of placements during my studies exposed me to different specialities and patient
needs, and
prepared me for the fast-paced hospital environment I now work in."
Nazia's story
Ryan Dowell
"
It's
been a huge privilege to be able to help bring developments to Birmingham. Being able to see a tangible difference to the skyline and communities that are being regenerated is wonderful to see."
Ryan's story
Aysha Bateman
"
Working at the WMCA, you become an advocate for the region as you get to see the best of the innovation, history, heritage, creativity, and the excellence that is created and nurtured here."
Aysha's story
How are you powering our city and region?
Our graduates are shaping the future of our city and wider region. If you're a BCU graduate working in the West Midlands, we'd love to hear about what you do now and share your story as part of our Powering Birmingham campaign.
Tell us your story
Tiyana Thompson
"BCU's
strong emphasis on practical experience alongside academic study ensures that graduates are well prepared to enter the teaching profession."
Tiyana's story
Charlotte Pearsall
"The West Midlands is a great network for healthcare
, especially with it having my workplace, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in
the UK."
Charlotte's story
Ângela Gama
"Studying Law at
BCU provided me w
ith
a strong founda
tion
in legal principles and criminal justice, which has been essential in my current role at the Crown Prosecution Service."
Ângela's story
Recent searches
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Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
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Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
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