University College Birmingham

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UCB offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher education courses, with core subjects centering on hospitality, tourism, business, marketing, events, sport, specialist hair and media makeup, and early years education. Most of the programmes are accredited by The University of Birmingham, which is in top 20 UK universities rating. There are over 8,000 students engaged in full- and part-time degree and postgraduate degree studies including 1,100 international students from 65 countries. The specialist nature of the university means that students have access to some of the best industry-standard facilities available. There are also close links with employers, and various placement and study-exchange opportunities. Birmingham is a fun place to study with all the attractions of a big city on your doorstep.

Suggested undergraduate courses

Business Enterprise course is developed give you the business knowledge and work experience you need to advance in management positions throughout the enterprising service sector or set up your own business. This course gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of core business functions and activities and to appreciate how they work together in a contemporary global and digital business environment. It also allows you to apply theory to practice by undertaking live projects for local industry partners.
Childhood Studies is designed to give you a strong foundation for a variety of future careers working with children. This course gives you the academic knowledge to succeed in this constantly changing field as well as an in-depth understanding of children’s social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs. You are given the opportunity to turn theory into practical skills during a variety of work placements, including in nurseries, schools and special schools.
The Marketing Management degree gives you the business and marketing theory as well as the practical experience you need to succeed in this demanding field. You will gain a thorough grounding in marketing principles, creativity and innovation and the necessary business ready skills sought by employers. Using our extensive industrial contacts, this course features promotional and PR work, with market research and market planning briefs conducted with local organisations in order to apply theory to practice. A key feature of this course lies in the use of live projects and case studies, which will bring you into contact with professional practitioners and provides an opportunity to demonstrate your marketing knowledge and skills in a commercial setting.
This course will develop your appreciation of events planning, financial management, project management, marketing and risk management, facilitating an effective platform to launch your career.
The hospitality industry is increasingly focused on international visitors and is looking for ways to partner with the tourism industry. Managers with knowledge of both sectors, and an ability to tailor hospitality services for overseas visitors, are in great demand in the UK and overseas. You will gain valuable work experience during a 12-month paid placement at a carefully chosen hospitality and tourism destination.
This specialist Sports Therapy course integrates academic learning and the development of practical sports therapy skills to an advanced level. On completion of this course, you will be qualified to join the industry’s professional body; The Society of Sports Therapists. After graduating you will have many options: you can set up your own sports therapy practice, treat injuries in sports injury clinics or work alongside professional athletes to improve their performance.
If you are interested in a career supporting young people and their families, this course will provide you with an excellent start. You will be given the opportunity to explore specialist areas within the sector such as sexual health, substance misuse and rehabilitation, homelessness, community arts, sports projects and working with young people involved in the criminal justice system. This means that you can study more of what interests you and tailor your qualification to a chosen area.

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Fees

Programme Cost 16/17
International Foundation Diploma* £7,500 (per year)
Undergraduate Programmes (e.g. FdA, FdSc, BA, BSc)* £9,600 (per year)
Postgraduate Programmes (e.g. MSc, MA)* £10,000 (per year)
Intensive English Programme £3,200 (per semester)
Pre-sessional Summer English Programme (10 weeks) £2,100
Advanced Pre-sessional Summer English Programme (6 weeks) £1,290

*A £500 discount is applied if the fees are paid in full at enrolment.

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