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Pathway Courses at
Birmingham City University

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Undergraduate Pathway in Media

The School of Media’s facilities are used by the industry as well as Media students! The School’s permanent green screen studio is one of the largest in the UK. Industry-standard facilities also include four TV studios and six radio studios. As a Media student, you will have the opportunity to complete at least two industry placements.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Marketing

The University has its own in-house, student-run marketing agency, where you can sharpen your skills by working on real briefs from leading businesses. Degrees are recognised and aligned with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), ensuring fresh and relevant content full of industry insight. You have the opportunity to specialise after your First Year, depending on where you’d like your career to take you – Advertising and Public Relations, Consumer Psychology, Digital, Retailing or Professional Practice.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Law

The School of Law ventures beyond boundaries by combining legal studies with a focus on social justice and human rights, helping you to become an ethical legal professional. Access valuable work placement opportunities at some of the biggest law firms in the West Midlands. The City Centre Campus houses simulated Crown and Magistrates Courts, and is ideally located close to Birmingham’s legal district.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Jewellery

The School of Jewellery is one of the largest in the world and is located in Birmingham’s working Jewellery Quarter, where a significant amount of British jewellery is still made today. The School offers over 125 years of expertise, and the Assay Office is home to one of the only Gemmology degrees in the world. Industry-standard facilities include specialist horology labs, 3D printing, and silversmithing and jewellery labs.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Health and Life Sciences

99% of the University's Health Science students are in work or completing further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17). As a Health student, you would spend up to half your time on placement, developing strong links with employers – and these links can often lead to job offers, sometimes before graduation! The University’s Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark, in recognition of the high standard of learning and training delivered to the health sector (2019-21).

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Undergraduate Pathway in Film and Technology

Cutting-edge facilities are housed in a purpose-built Media Centre - featuring a green screen studio, four TV studios, six radio studios and a post-production suite! Students are encouraged to engage with industry by securing work placements and working on commercial productions within the University. Previous students have obtained placements with companies including Disney, IBM and Philips Acoustics.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Fashion

The University’s School of Fashion and Textiles boasts links with international brands such as Burberry, Adidas and Karen Millen. Opportunity to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders at Graduate Fashion Week in London. All teaching staff have industry experience covering a range of specialist subjects such as trend forecasting, branding and international retailing, and many graduates are now working with leading brands including Alexander McQueen, Liberty and Swarovski.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Events and Sports Management

The pathway leads onto degree courses accredited by CMI (Chartered Management Institute). The degree courses offer lots of opportunities to gain valuable industry insight, including work placements and networking with professionals. The course incorporate a truly global outlook to match current industry trends.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Engineering

Birmingham City University is ranked 23rd in the UK for Electronic and Electrical Engineering and 28th in the UK for Civil Engineering (Guardian 2021). Learn at the heart of a city that employs over 100,000 people in the engineering industry. Take part in TechFest and the annual Formula Student event run by IMechE at Silverstone, giving you lots of opportunity to network and build your professional profile. Previous university students have obtained placements with global companies such as BMW, Renault Sport Racing and Jaguar Land Rover. Professional accreditations include the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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Undergraduate Pathway in Education

Birmingham City University's Education courses are ranked 13th in the UK (Guardian, 2021). 98% of students from this Early Years degree are in work or full-time study six months after graduating (DLHE Survey 2016/17). A range of work placements are available - preparing you for employment after graduation.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Computing, Networking and Games Technology

Birmingham City University is ranked 30th in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian 2021). Showcase your own project or invention to industry partners at Innovation Fest – a great opportunity to meet potential investors! The University is the largest Cisco Academy Support Centre in the UK, meaning you can gain Cisco certifications alongside your degree. Previous university students have obtained placements with multinationals including Cisco Systems, IBM and Accenture.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Business

Birmingham City Business School is one of the UK's largest and most established business schools. Degrees have been designed to address perceived gaps in the industry, allowing you to specialise and making you more employable upon graduation. The Business School is located on the City Centre Campus, ideally within walking distance of Birmingham’s business district – one of the largest in the UK.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Built Environment

97% of the University’s Built Environment graduates are in employment or further study within six months (DLHE Survey 2016/17). The University’s School of Engineering and the Built Environment has received professional recognition from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). With Birmingham undergoing significant urban regeneration – including the HS2 high-speed rail development right outside the campus – this is an exciting time to study this subject with us!

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Undergraduate Pathway in Art and Design

Industry-standard facilities at the historic School of Art include print, wood, metal, ceramics and glass workshops, a specialist arts library and public exhibition space. Benefit from industry links with a range of prestigious institutions including Tate Liverpool, Ikon Gallery, and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Birmingham has one of the UK's biggest media and creative arts communities outside of London, with many based in the same district as the campus, so you'll have access to a network of local creative agencies and studios.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Architecture

97% of the University’s Architecture graduates are in employment or further study within six months (DLHE Survey 2016/17). Many degrees are accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Enjoy access to print, wood, metal, ceramics and glass workshops from day one – as well as industry-standard software and guidance from experienced technicians.

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Undergraduate Pathway in Accounting, Economics and Finance

The Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences boasts platinum ACCA teaching status. The University’s Accounting courses offer nine exemptions from ACCA exam papers. Recognising the global scope of business, all our courses have an international focus - considering the study of accountancy, finance and business from an international perspective.

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International Foundation in Medicine and Health Professions

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in medicine, dentistry and other health professions such as physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and nutrition at an NCUK university. This programme has been carefully designed to set you up for the best chance of success in securing offers for medicine and other health professions, as well as developing the academic knowledge and skills for success in your degree.

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International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of a UK undergraduate degree in your choice of a wide range of subject areas, including accounting, business, finance, law, media, psychology and tourism. You'll have progression options to more than 100 universities in the UK and Europe, which include options in the Russell Group and QS Top 100.

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International Foundation in Art and Design

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Architecture, Fashion, Fine Art and Photography. You don't need a portfolio to apply. You'll just need the creative talent and drive to succeed, and our experienced teachers will help you progress to a top UK art school. You are guaranteed to receive a letter of conditional progression for London universities Istituto Marangoni London and the University of Westminster, alongside your offer for INTO London. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent – located just an hour from London by high-speed train – depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You will receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.

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International Year One in Business

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Management Studies and Marketing. You are guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent, with a triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the University’s progression criteria. You'll receive these university letters with full details of each guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.

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Pre-Master's in Business Administration

Change subject area, improve your academic grades and increase your English level through our Pre-Master’s program, designed to prepare you for entry to a postgraduate degree. This pathway leads to a range of subject areas including accounting, banking, business, management, marketing, law, media studies and politics at a choice of UK universities. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent's triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You'll receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.

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