Birmingham City University

Birmingham  United Kingdom

Birmingham City University (BCU) has over 31,000 students from over 100 countries. We are a large and diverse university set in the heart of Birmingham with a focus on practice-based learning that means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career. With over 130 postgraduate and professional development courses to choose from, you will find a qualification that suits your interests and ambitions. Studying a master's at BCU is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.

Why study at Birmingham City University?

We have invested over £500 million into state-of-the-art facilities to ensure our postgraduate students have the best possible environment for practice-based learning, from four TV and six radio studios to mock hospital wards and a city trading room.

Our courses are designed to ensure you give your career a real edge. Many courses hold internationally recognised professional accreditations, offer opportunities to complete live projects with businesses and develop your professional network.

Studying for a postgraduate qualification at BCU means you’ll be joining a university with great student support services. We’re in the top 10% for Postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2025).

93% of our research was recognised internationally for originality, significance and rigour, of which 19% was judged world-leading (REF 2021).

Around 7,000

postgraduate students

121

courses

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Scholarship listed on FindAMasters

Top 10%

Ranked in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025 for Student Satisfaction.

Birmingham  United Kingdom

main campus

Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27) Social Work (32) Psychology (31) Food Sciences (15) Education (11) Mathematics (25) Engineering (12) Biological Sciences (4) Computer Science (8) Creative Arts & Design (9) Business & Management (5) Communication & Media Studies (7) Politics & Government (30) Materials Science (24) Geology (18) Law (22) Anthropology (2) Sociology (33) Chemistry (6) Physics (29) Theology & Religious Studies (34) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Architecture, Building & Planning (3) History & Archaeology (19) Finance (14)

About Birmingham City University

Our campuses

Postgraduate study is your chance to discover what it will be like in your chosen industry - and we've got the facilities to make that happen. We've spent over £400 million developing our campuses to ensure our students have the best possible equipment and learning spaces, from four TV and six radio studios to mock hospital wards, the world-class Alexander Stadium and a city trading room.

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Employability

Our courses are designed to ensure you give your career a real edge. Many courses hold internationally recognised professional accreditations and are taught by experts in their fields.

You'll work on course-related projects and work placements with companies and organisations like Gymshark, Microsoft, Cisco, Unity, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky UK and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

If your goal is to own your own business, BCU has the highest number of student and graduate business start-ups of any university in the West Midlands (HESA, 2022). Our STEAMhouse is a dynamic space equipped with a variety of co-working, artist production, incubation, and networking facilities. STEAMhouse enables students to collaborate with businesses, engage in real-world industry projects, and hone their entrepreneurial skills.

Students have access to our range of support services, including careers advice, mentoring, advice on finance and academic matters and professional development events. Our Careers+ and Graduate+ teams will help you gain the skills employers want and boost your CV.

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Life in Birmingham

By choosing Birmingham City University, you will be studying in a vibrant and diverse city, with plenty of opportunities to progress your education and career. Birmingham is a city that is constantly transforming and creating, with BCU a huge part of its innovation.



“My tutors were also very supportive and encouraging. Regular tutorials with my Course Leader and detailed assessment feedback made me more aware of my strengths and weaknesses and helped to plan personal development strategies for the future. Student support was also very helpful in my first semester, as they helped me with correct referencing for my assessments.” MA Media Production


BCU Graduates could be eligible for a 20% fee reduction. Other scholarships are also available for specific courses or subjects. See information on current scholarships and bursaries and information on scholarships and bursaries for international students.

Take advantage of the government’s plans to make loans of up to £12,471 available for postgraduate study. The loans are available for any subject and are a contribution to costs including fees and living costs. We have a page dedicated to fees and funding to help you, which also provides information on other funding opportunities.


Main campus

Birmingham City University

Birmingham

West Midlands

United Kingdom