Birmingham City University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1178 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #456 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #89 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #73 of 131 | In England |
| #3 of 5 | In Birmingham |
| #181 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 100 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.bcu.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 75%*
* Birmingham City University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), with 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) National Diploma/GNVQ level |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
Birmingham City University has published 10,126 scientific papers with 133,449 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Sociology, Engineering, Philosophy, and Biology.
Birmingham City University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 69 | 109 |
| 1994 | 59 | 125 |
| 1995 | 52 | 161 |
| 1996 | 47 | 192 |
| 1997 | 37 | 169 |
| 1998 | 27 | 186 |
| 1999 | 30 | 201 |
| 2000 | 40 | 206 |
| 2001 | 30 | 214 |
| 2002 | 32 | 239 |
| 2003 | 52 | 277 |
| 2004 | 47 | 266 |
| 2005 | 38 | 400 |
| 2006 | 38 | 509 |
| 2007 | 63 | 501 |
| 2008 | 167 | 597 |
| 2009 | 195 | 761 |
| 2010 | 217 | 952 |
| 2011 | 238 | 1271 |
| 2012 | 256 | 1625 |
| 2013 | 301 | 1990 |
| 2014 | 381 | 2412 |
| 2015 | 421 | 3106 |
| 2016 | 425 | 3357 |
| 2017 | 534 | 3997 |
| 2018 | 542 | 5215 |
| 2019 | 566 | 6840 |
| 2020 | 724 | 9758 |
| 2021 | 735 | 13750 |
| 2022 | 753 | 15855 |
| 2023 | 930 | 18732 |
| 2024 | 884 | 21089 |
| 2025 | 712 | 20320 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Birmingham City University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £12,000 - £13,200 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £7,700 - £9,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £12,000 - £14,000 |
Birmingham City University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Birmingham City University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Business Administration, Criminal Law, Education, Law, Psychology, Sociology |
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Birmingham City University alumni
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John Taylor
- Occupations
- composerrecord producerguitaristlyricistsongwriter
- Biography
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Nigel John Taylor is a British musician who is best known as the bass guitarist for new wave band Duran Duran, of which he was a founding member. Duran Duran was one of the most popular bands in the world during the 1980s due in part to their music videos which played in heavy rotation in the early days of MTV. Taylor played with Duran Duran from its founding in 1978 until 1997, when he left to pursue a solo recording and film career. He recorded a dozen solo releases (albums, EPs, and video projects) through his private record label B5 Records over the next four years, had a lead role in the movie Sugar Town, and made appearances in a half dozen other film projects. He rejoined Duran Duran for a reunion of the original five members in 2001 and has remained with the group since.
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Jonnie Irwin
- Occupations
- television presenterwritermanager
- Biography
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Jonathan James Irwin was an English television presenter, writer, lecturer, businessman, and property expert. He was best known for presenting the Channel 4 lifestyle programme A Place in the Sun between 2004 and 2021, as well as the BBC daytime programme Escape to the Country between 2010 and 2023.
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Frank Skinner
- Occupations
- autobiographertelevision actoractorcomedian
- Biography
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Christopher Graham Collins, known professionally as Frank Skinner, is an English comedian, actor, presenter and writer. At the 2001 British Comedy Awards, he was named Best Comedy Entertainment Personality. His television work includes Fantasy Football League from 1994 to 2004, The Frank Skinner Show from 1995 to 2005, Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned from 2000 to 2005, and Room 101 from 2012 to 2018. From 2009 to 2024 he hosted The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, broadcast live on Saturday mornings and released as a podcast. In October 2024 Skinner launched the Frank Off The Radio podcast, with the same crew as the radio show.
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Fiona Phillips
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presenter
- Biography
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Fiona Phillips is a British retired journalist, broadcaster and television presenter. She is best known for presenting the ITV Breakfast programme GMTV Today.
Birmingham City University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education, Law and Social Sciences | Criminology, Education, Law, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Health and Community Care | Community Health, Nursing, Podiatry, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Work |
| Faculty : Performance, Media and English | Acting, English, Media Studies, Music |
| Faculty : Technology, Engineering and the Environment | Architecture, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping |
| Institute : Art and Design | Ceramic Art, Fashion Design, Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Textile Design |
General information
| Alternative names | BCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Age Quod Agis Do what you are doing; attend to your business |
Location and contacts
| Address | University House 15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham, B5 5JU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,137,000 |