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Studying English Literature and Creative Writing in combination, allows you to develop your skills as a writer, whilst setting your own work and aspirations in the context of the wider literary world.

Our BA programme introduces you to a broad range of types and periods of literature, with a huge variety of different areas to pursue, from medieval literature to twenty-first-century digital literary culture. These include unparalleled resources for the study of Shakespeare, through our world-leading Shakespeare Institute.

You will be given a foundation in all main genres of creative writing: poetry, prose, drama and media writing. Alongside this, you will explore the professional aspects of contemporary writing and editing and will be supported in finding your own 'voice'. You will be taught by award winning writers and benefit from regular guest talks by visiting writers.

The programme has built my confidence in genres and formats I never would have attempted otherwise. My knowledge and abilities are much more rounded now. The excellent contacts you make being taught by published writers has left me feeling positive about my opportunities after graduation.
Emily

Why study this course?

Your lecturers and tutors for Creative Writing will be practising writers - Dr Luke Kennard, a poet and novelist who recently won the Forward Poetry Prize whose criticism appears inPoetry London and theTimes Literary Supplement and recently; Dr Richard House, fiction and screenwriter, recently long listed for the Man Booker Prize; Dr Dan Vyleta, author of four award winning novels and the best-selling novelist Professor Ruth Gilligan. You will also be able to enjoy regular guest lectures and readings from visiting writers. Past guests have included poet Simon Armitage and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Shakespeare Institute - We have a unique provision for the study of Shakespeare: the Shakespeare Institute, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, is a world leading centre for international Shakespeare scholarship. To learn more about the city of Birmingham and the surrounding area, visit our Discover Birmingham page.
Extra-curricular activity - the University's very active creative writing society, Writers' Bloc, produces a regular journal and is very involved with the performance poetry scene, as well as hosting socials, open mic nights and writing workshops. In your second year, you will have the opportunity to partake in our very popular residential study trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, which includes lectures, creative workshops, theatre trips, cultural activities, academic and creative inspiration and the opportunity to socialise with staff and fellow students.

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Modules

Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2022. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Contemporary Creative Writing
Creative Writing Foundation
English in the World
Poetry
Prose
Reading English

Detailed descriptions of year 1 compulsory modules

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Drama and Media Writing
Editing: Theory and Practice
Histories of Literature
Poetry Writing
Prose Writing
Themes in Literatureor Shakespeare: Elizabethan and Jacobean

Detailed descriptions of year 2 compulsory modules

Year abroad

You can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year then you will be invited to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. Find out more.

Final year

Compulsory modules

Creative Writing Project
Creative Writing Special Subjects
English Literature Special Subjects

Detailed descriptions of final year compulsory modules

Fees

For UK students beginning their studies in September 2022, the University of Birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The fees for your first year of study will therefore be £9,250. Visit our tuition fees page for more information.

Fees for 2022/23 are as follows:

UK: £9,250
International: £19,740

Eligibility for fees can be verified with Admissions. Learn more about fees for international students.

For further information on tuition fees, living costs and available financial support, please see our pages on undergraduate fees and funding.

Tuition fees when studying abroad

For those spending a whole academic year abroad (where available):

Students who are classed as UK for fees purposes are required to pay 15% of their normal annual tuition fee
Students who are classed as International for fee purposes are required to pay 50% of their normal annual tuition fee

For those studying abroad for just one semester (where available), normal annual tuition fees apply.

Note - Study abroad opportunities vary between courses; please see the course description for details of study abroad options offered.

How To Apply

Apply through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
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Standard offer

International Requirements

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (School Certificate) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page

English Language

Students from Algeria need to meet the standard English language requirements for international students.

You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Bachillerato together with a recognised foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Students who have completed the Senior Secondary School Diploma will be considered for entry to year 1 of an undergraduate programme based on the ATAR or OP score achieved as follows:
A*AA = ATAR 94 or OP 1-3
AAA = ATAR 92 or OP 4
AAB = ATAR 90 or OP 4
ABB = ATAR 87 or OP 5
BBB = ATAR 85 or OP 6
Where a specific subject is required at A level this subject is required at grade 12 with an equivalent grade.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung with a minimum overall score of 'pass with distinction' (mit gutem Erfolg bestanden) and subject grades between 2-1/5 (gut-sehr gut - good-very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

Holders of the Matura/Reifeprüfung will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 1 overall plus 1, 1, 2 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
AAA - 1 overall plus 1, 2, 2 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
AAB - 1 overall plus 222 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)
ABB - BBB - 2 overall plus 222 in elective subjects (inc any required subject/s)

Subject specific grade equivalencies:
A* - 1
A - 1.5
B - 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Austrian Matura/Reifeprüfung if you achieved 2/5 (gut) in English (both written and oral examinations). Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Al-Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

English Language

Higher Secondary Certificate students will be required to take an approved Foundation Programme before they can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes (see Birmingham Foundation Pathways).

Candidates who have successfully completed a three year Bachelor of Science, Arts or Commerce degree with very good grades will be considered for entry to the first year of relevant Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C/6 or above in the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Botswanan nationals with a degree from Botswana or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

GCE A Level examinations (BBB to A*AA), the International Baccalaureate (IB) (32 points overall. HL 5,5,5 to 7,7,6),
or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways. Students who have successfully completed the first year of a Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree with an overall score of 7.5/10 or higher can be considered.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. Students from Brunei will usually undertake Brunei/Cambridge GCE A level examinations or Brunei Darussalam Technical and Vocational Educational Council (BDTVEC). Both qualifications allow students to apply for undergraduate degree courses.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the "Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie, or Diploma za Sredno Spetzialno Obrazovanie" (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA = 5.8 overall with 5.8 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
AAA = 5.8 overall with 5.6 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
AAB = 5.6 overall with 5.6 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
ABB = 5.4 overall with 5.5 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)
BBB = 5.2 overall with 5.5 in 2 Matura exams (to include any required subjects)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold Cameroon GCE A Levels with good grades or French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Cameroon has two systems of education, one based on the British model, the other on the French - as long as a student has studied under the British system, they will be exempt from the standard international English requirements with the following grades:

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English Language at grade C or above in the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Cameroonian nationals with a degree that was completed in English from Cameroon or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

The University will consider students who have achieved good grades in their High School Graduation Diploma with at least 5 university-preparatory level (Grade 12) courses. For many of our programmes of study, students will need at least a B average, and possibly higher.

Qualification Guidance

Unless otherwise stated qualification guidance is as follows:

Ontario System

A level requirements of AAA = 85% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.
A level requirements of AAB = 80% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

A level requirements of ABB = 75% overall in 6 x grade 12 U or U/C courses. Where an A level subject is required, the course must be at U or U/C level.

For Maths and English GCSE equivalency the student must offer Maths and English at grade 11 minimum. (For UG programmes that require GCSE grade A equivalence, suggest 80% minimum).

Other Canadian Provinces

British Columbia - Grade 12 Senior Secondary Diploma with an average of at least 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) in 5 grade 12 subjects or Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma if awarded with at least five Bs (BBBBB) or above in acceptable grade 12 courses.

Manitoba - High School Graduation Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA), including 5 credits awarded at the 300 level in at least 4 subject areas, and at least 65% in each subject.

Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northern W. T., Nova Scotia, P. Edward Island, Saskatchewan - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) in 5 subjects at Grade 12.

Nunavut - General High School Diploma with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA) across five subjects at grade 12.

Québec - Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) with an overall average of 75% (ABB), 80% (AAB) and 85% (AAA).

Yukon - Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with an overall average of at least 85% in 5 grade 12 subjects (including provincial examinations where applicable).

Entry to LLB for Graduates

We require a B+ average or a GPA of 3.0/4 in any non-law degree subject.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have completed GAOKAO for entry to our Undergraduate Programmes. Please refer to our GAOKAO entry requirements for further information.

Holders of the Chinese High School Certificate/Senior Middle School Graduation and a suitable foundation programme, and holders of two/three year Diplomas, with a good performance (80% average or above) from a recognised institution, will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.

If you have taken A level or IB diploma, please refer to the course you are interested in on our course finder and you will find entry requirements.

If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (e.g. the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult that specific country page on our website for entry requirements.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Bachillerato together with a recognised foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Costa Rica generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachiller en la Enseñanza Media plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Bachiller or Licenciado with 8/10 or higher.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Maturatna Svjedodzba (Matriculation Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA-AAA= 5/5
AAB = 4.5/5
ABB-BBB = 4/5

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 5
A - 4.5
B - 4

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates offering the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualification can be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. CAPE is graded on a I to VI scale (I being the highest) and we would typically look for a minimum of II in each subject taken to include I in any required subject and for AAA-AAB offers to include a at least half the subjects at grade I.

Candidates offering an Associate degree from a recognised institution may also be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. We would typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to include high grades in relevant and required subjects.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Apolytirio with a minimum overall score of 18+/20 plus 2 GCE A levels will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes. The Apolytirio + 1 A level may be considered at the discretion of departments, if high grades and required subjects are offered.

Equivalent grades:
A*AA = 19/20 + A*A
AAA = 19/20 + AA
AAB = 18/20 + AA
ABB = 18/20 +AB
BBB = 18/20 + BB

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce-Zkouška / Maturita will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA-AAA: 1 overall
AAB: 1.5 overall
ABB-BBB: 2 overall

Specific subject requirements:
A* - 1
A = 1.5
B = 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Studentereksamen: Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF), Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) or Hojere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies in Level A Subjects (including any required subjects):

A*AA - 12,10,10
AAA - 10,10,10
AAB - 10,10,7
ABB - 10,10,7
BBB - 10,7,7

Specific subject requirements:
A* = 11
A = 10
B = 9

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Danish Studentereksamen if you achieved 10 in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Candidates from Ecuador generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Senior Secondary School (Titulo de Bachiller en Ciencias) plus a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciado (with 70% or equivalent GPA)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto an undergraduate course without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country-specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Riigieksamid (State Examinations) plus the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (GI) (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 4.5 average for GI and 83% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
AAA - 4.4 average for GI and 80% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
AAB - 4.3 average for GI and 79% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
ABB - 4.2 average for GI and 78% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)
BBB - 4.1 average for GI and 77% average for 3 best state exams (excluding English taken as a SELT)

Specific subject requirements - required subjects must be studied at the highest level possible at school (year 12) with following grade equivalencies: A* = 90% A = 85% B = 80%.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who have completed one or two years of a Bachelors degree from an Ethiopian university with excellent grades (A or 4 points) can be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Overall successful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 766
AAA - 666
AAB - 665
ABB - 655
BBB - 555

Subject specific requirements:
L (Laudator) = 7 = A*
E (Eximia cum laude approbatur) = 6 = A
M (Magna cum laude approbatur) = 5 = B

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen if you achieved 5 (magna cum laude approbatur) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Baccalauréat Général / Baccalauréat Technologique (BTn) / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degr and Diplôme de l'Enseignement du Second Degr / Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 15/20
AAA-AAB: 14/20
ABB - BBB: 13/20

Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)

A*AA: 14/20
AAA-AAB: 13/20
ABB - BBB: 12/20

Specifc subject requirements:
A* = 15/20
A = 14/20
B = 12/20

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 88
AAA - 85
AAB - 80
ABB - 77
BBB - 75

Subject specific requirement:
A* - 9
A - 8
B - 7

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the French Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré if you achieved 14 (bien) or above. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, Zeugnis der Fachgebundenen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA: 1.4 overall in the Abitur
AAA: 1.5 overall in the Abitur
AAB: 1.6 overall in the Abitur
ABB: 1.7 overall in the Abitur
BBB: 1.8 overall in the Abitur

Specific subject requirements:
A* = 14/15
A = 13/15
B = 11/15

Please note: For applicants taking the Fachhochschulreife, we wouldn't normally accept this qualification for entry to undergraduate programmes.

We will consider holders of the European Baccalaureate (EB) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 88
AAA - 85
AAB - 80
ABB - 77
BBB - 75

Subject specific requirement:
A* - 9
A - 8
B - 7

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may also accept your English language grade from the German Abitur if you achieved 10 (gut) in English (taken as an achievement/main/ intensive course. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Students who hold a Higher National Diploma with a good profile of grades (distinctions and credits, or grades 1-3) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Ghana with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above (or in numerical terms, grade 6 or above) in the WAEC SSCE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Ghanaian nationals with a degree from Ghana or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Holders of the National Apolytirio (Apolytirio Eniaio Lykeio) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 19.3
AAA - 19.2
AAB - 19.1
ABB - BBB - 19

Specific subject requirements (required both within the Apolytirio and as a Panhellenic exam):
A* - 19.4
A - 19.2
B - 19

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates from Guatemala generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Bachillerato + foundation programme or c) Successful completion of first year of the Licenicado (with score of 70 or higher)

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider holders of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) for entry to our undergraduate programmes with the grade equivalencies shown below (excluding Chinese and Liberal Studies).

A*AA = 5*55

AAA = 555

AAB = 554

ABB = 544

BBB = 444

Applicants for programmes with subject specific requirements will need to offer these as normal (please note that combined or integrated science will not normally be acceptable where a stated science is required i.e. Biology or Chemistry). Programmes requiring Mathematics as a specified subject will require both the Compulsory and either M1 or M2.

Higher level Diplomas and Associate Degrees can be considered for year one entry. A typical requirement would be an average grade of B (70-79%) or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in a relevant subject.

Holders of Higher Diplomas with a good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) will be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes within Engineering and Computer Science.

Holders of the HKU SPACE Associate Degree programme with an good performance (at least B+ or GPA 3.2 above) throughout their studies may be considered for entry to year 2 of relevant undergraduate degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Erettségi / Matura with at least two subjects at advanced level (emelt szint) plus any required subjects at advanced level will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 85%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
AAA - 80%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
AAB - 80%, 80% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
ABB - 80%, 75% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 80% (Intermediate level)
BBB - 75%, 75% (Advanced level) plus 80%, 80%, 75% (Intermediate level)

Subject specific requirements (Advanced level):
A* - 85%
A - 80%
B - 75%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We know that the past year has been challenging for students and are aware that various exam boards in India have now been cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. If this affects you, we would like to reassure you that we have implemented flexible arrangements and will assess your application based on your Standard X, XI and mock or predicted grades from your school.

Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

A*AA = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
AAA = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
AAB = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards
ABB/BBB = 75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards

Where a programme requires a specific A'level subject grade please refer to the guidance below for Indian Standard XII equivalent.

A* = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
A = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
B = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Applicants with appropriate grades in Standard XII English (English Core/English Elective/Functional English in CBSE) do not require additional SELT qualifications.

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall.
A Diploma (D3/D4), with good grades, from a recognised Indonesian institution.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Diplom-Metevaseth are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways.

Students who have completed the Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with a minimum overall GPA of 16/20 and students who have successfully completed the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Iraqi high school leaving certificate are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have completed the Bagrut and achieved grade 8 or above in 6 subjects.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our own foundation pathways, for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Diploma di Esame di Stato will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 95
AAA - 92
AAB - 90
ABB - 88
BBB - 85

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 15/15 OR 10/10
A - 14/15 OR 9/10
B - 13/15 OR 8/10

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold the French Baccalaureat with minimum grades of 12/20-15/20 will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

GCE A Level examinations or a recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate (IB) - 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level

Many students who have studied in Japan have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an Undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Tawjihi are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Kenyan nationals with a degree from Kenya or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examination, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Shahadat-al-thanwiia-al-a'ama are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

Candidates from Latvia generally require either A levels, an IB Diploma or a recognised foundation programme qualification in order to be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme. Holders of the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education) are not eligible for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Baccalaureat General (School Certificate) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without prior completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examination, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme (such as the Birmingham Foundation Academy), for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students who have completed a Higher Technician Diploma with minimum GPA of 65%, or a Bachelors degree from a Higher Technical or Vocational Institution with minimum GPA of 65%, may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have the Secondary Education Certificate plus one year of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA or 65% may also be considered.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Brandos Atestatas (Secondary School Diploma/Maturity Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 9.5 with 95% average in 3 state exams
AAA - 9.0 with 90% average in 3 state exams
AAB - 9.0 with 87% average in 3 state exams
ABB - 8.5 with 85% average in 3 state exams
BBB - 8.0 with 80% average in 3 state exams

Subject specific requirements (state exam):
A* - 95%
A - 90%
B - 85%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 50/60
AAA - 48/60
AAB - 46/60
ABB - 44/60
BBB - 42/60

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 52
A - 48
B - 42

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

In addition to the standard qualifications that we accept as proof of English language proficiency, the University accepts the following as proof of English language for students from Luxembourg:

6/10 in English Language I in the European Baccalaureate; or
8/10 in English Language II in the European Baccalaureat

We may also accept your English language grade from the Luxembourgish Examen de Fin d'Études Secondaires 45 (bien) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM)

STPM is considered equivalent to A-levels and is acceptable for admissions to the first year of an undergraduate programme. Grades equivalent to the A-level requirement should be achieved in three out of the five subjects studied.

Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme

Holders of the Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Certificate in Science can be considered for entry to year one of Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Certificates in Accountancy

Students with Certificates in Accountancy can be considered for entry to year one of the Accountancy, Economics, and Money, Banking and Finance programmes, provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is obtained. In addition, a candidate must reach the appropriate level of English requirement for the particular course.

Canadian Pre-University (Ontariao Grade 13)

A pass in 6 OACs (minimum of three at grade B, and three at grade C) is generally acceptable for admission to the first year of an undergraduate programme, although, some programmes may require higher grades.

South Australia Matriculation Programme (SAM)

For candidates offering the South Australian Matriculation qualification, a TER of between 90 to 98 is required.

Diploma and certificate

If you have completed a 2 year certificate or diploma at a local college, you may be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes in some subjects.

If you have obtained a 3 year diploma it is sometimes possible to gain 'advance standing' to the second year of some undergraduate programmes.

Direct entry to second year

Taylor's University

The University has various twinning programmes with Taylor's University which can allow Taylors students entry into year 1, year 2 or year 3 of an Undergraduate Degree course, depending on their choice of subject and GPA score. Degree courses available through twinning agreements are: Biosciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
We have a longstanding relationship with Taylor's University (TU), and many students have joined us for a variety of Engineering and Computer Science programmes. Students from TU can enter Year 2, or Year 3 of a number of programmes. For more information please refer to the table below, or contact the TU University Placement Services office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Taylor's specific requirements
Programmes successfully completed at Taylor's University	University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for
Year 1 Mechanical Engineering	Year 2 entry: - BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2) - BEng Civil Engineering (1+2) - MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3) - MEng Civil Engineering (1+3) - MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 Electronic and Electrical Engineering	Year 2 entry: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2) MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 Computer Science	Year 2 entry: BSc Computer Science (1+2) MSci Computer Science (1+3)
Years 1 and 2 Chemical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Chemical Engineering (2+2)
Years 1 and 2 Mechanical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Mechanical Engineering (2+2)
Years 1 and 2 Electronic and Electrical Engineering	Year 3 entry: - MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2+2)

UCSI

Students from UCSI are able to join Year 2 of the following Birmingham programmes:

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng or MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

For more information please contact the UCSI Global Engagement Office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

USCI specific requirements
Study successfully completed at UCSI	University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for
Year 1 of Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering with Honours programme	Year 2 entry: BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2)* MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3)
Year 1 of Bachelors of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours programme	Year 2 entry: BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2) MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+3)

INTI College and Prime College

Students from INTI College and Prime College may be considered for direct entry to the second year of our Engineering programmes.

HELP Institute

Students from HELP Institute may be considered for direct entry to the second year of Computer Science programmes and those students completing the LSE Diploma may be admitted directly to the second year of Economics and Money, Banking and Finance programmes.

Direct entry from other colleges is unusual. If you are a student of any other college and you wish to be considered for second year entry, you must submit your full transcript and a copy of the syllabus you have followed so that we can assess your suitability.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Advanced Matriculation will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - AA (Advanced level) + AAA (Intermediate level to exclude Systems of Knowledge)
AAA - AA + AAB
AAB - AA + ABB
ABB - AB + BBB
BBB - BB + BBB

Subject specific requirements:
A* & A - A
B - B

NB no overall score given as of 2012.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Applicants with a GCSE English grade 4/C equivalent or a degree from the University of Malta are exempt from taking an English proficiency test.

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the French Baccalaureate, or a suitable foundation programme, such as our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes English language at grade C or above in the CIE O Level or Cambridge High School Certificate is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes Mauritian nationals with a degree from Mauritius or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB). Holders of the Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technique (School Certificates) are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

A High School Leaving Certificate is not sufficient for undergraduate courses. Applicants for UG study will require additional qualifications, such as A Levels or the IB.

English Language

Holders of the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO - University Preparatory Education) Diploma (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 8.0
AAA - 7.7
AAB - 7.5
ABB - 7.2
BBB - 7.0

Subject specific requirements:
A* - 8.5
A - 8
B - 7.5

NB Grades 9-10 rarely awarded

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Dutch Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) diploma if you achieved 8 (good) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

The University has a number of agreements with foundation providers in Nigeria which allows students to be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes. Please contact us for more information.

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Nigeria with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For Postgraduate programmes, Nigerian nationals with a degree from Nigeria or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Holders of the "Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole" (before 1981 "Examen Artium") with a minimum overall score of 4/6 (meget tilfredsstillende/very good) will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

A*AA = 5 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
AAA = 4.5 overallin the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
AAB = 4.5 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
ABB = 4 overallin the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole
BBB = 4 overall  in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole

Specific subject requirements: A*= 6, A=5, B=4

For GCSE, from the lower school leaving certificate, the same equivalences would apply.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Norwegian Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole if you achieved 3 in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyan are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and/or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes. We will also consider students who have successfully completed a Bachelors (Honours) degree of at least two years duration. Degrees must be from a Higher Education Commission recognised institution in Pakistan.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Tawijihi are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Candidates from Paraguay generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) Título de Bachillerato Científico plus a recognised foundation programme
Candidates who have completed the Título Intermedio (2-3 years) can be considered for first and/or second year entry, depending on subject fit.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Peru generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Título de Licenciado with at least 13/20.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Secondary School Certificate) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 90%, 85%, 85% (extended level subjects) plus 75% overall
AAA - 85%, 85%, 85% (extended level subjects) plus 75% overall
AAB - 85%, 85%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall
ABB - 85%, 80%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall
BBB - 80%, 80%, 80% (extended level subjects) plus 70% overall

Subject specific requirements at extended level:
A* - 90%
A - 85%
B - 80%

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários / Diploma de Ensino Secundario (previously Certificado do 12 ano) will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - 18/20 overall with 19, 18, 18 in 3 year 12 subjects
AAA - 18/20 with 18, 18, 18 in 3 year 12 subjects
AAB - 17/20 with 18, 18, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects
ABB - 17/20 with 18, 17, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects
BBB 17/20 with 17, 17, 17 in 3 year 12 subjects

Subject specific requirements:

A* - 19
A - 18
B - 17

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Qatar High School Certificate, or the Thanawiyan Mustaqala are not usually eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Diploma de Bacalaureat with a minimum overall score of 8/10 will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes.
Please refer to the information below as guidance for grade comparisons to A-level entry requirements:

A*AA - 9
AAA – 8.5
AAB - 8.3
ABB - 8
BBB - 7.5

Specific subject requirements:
A*/A - 9
B - 8

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as the Birmingham International Academy, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanawiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without the completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate COHSC), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For Postgraduate programmes, Sierra Leonean nationals with a degree from Sierra Leone or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Students with suitable grades at A level or International Baccalaureate (IB) may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme.

Students who have successfully completed a Polytechnic Diploma may be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes (applicable subjects only). Students who achieve a B grade average or above with good scores in relevant subjects can be considered for direct entry to the second year. Students who achieve a C grade average should be considered for year one entry (a few exemptions apply for certain departments).

The University has established Advance Standing Agreements with 5 Polytechnics in Singapore (Singapore, Ngee Ann, Temasek, Nanyang, Republic) which provide guidelines for some of the Diplomas we will accept and scores required by certain departments (Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science). Please contact your institution for further information. Departments that are not part of this list can still consider Diplomas for entry to undergraduate programmes. Diplomas that are not on the list will be considering on an individual basis and may require you to provide further details such as the curriculum and module transcripts to identify suitability.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the "Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej skúska/Maturita" will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 1/výborný in four subjects (if any other subjects have been taken they must be graded no lower than 2)
AAA: 1/výborný in three subjects, other subject(s) taken must be graded no lower than 2
AAB: 1/výborný in two subjects, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2
ABB: 1/výborný in one subject, other subjects taken must be graded no lower than 2
BBB: 2 in all subjects

Subject specific requirements:
A* & A - 1
B - 2

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the "Maturitetno Spricevalo"/"Matura"/Secondary School-Leaving Diploma/Technical Matura will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA - Total score of 28/34
AAA - 27/34
AAB - 26/34
ABB - 24/34
BBB - 22/34

Required subjects need to have been at Higher Level:
A* - 8
A - 7
B - 6

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Applicants who hold the South African National Senior Certificate (SA NSC or IEB) (or pre-2008 the Senior Certificate with matriculation) will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes. Students need these grades in 5 subjects, not including Life Orientation.

Grade equivalencies are as follows:

A*AA = 77766
AAA = 77666
AAB = 76666
ABB-BBB = 66666

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade 5 (or C) or above in the South African National Senior Certificate (SA NSC or IEB) (or pre-2008 in the Senior Certificate) is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, South African nationals with a degree from South Africa or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

Students with A levels, the International Baccalaureate, a 2 year Junior College Diploma, the NCUK International Foundation Year, a suitable foundation programme, or one or two years of university level study at a recognised institution in South Korea will be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme. Students need a sufficiently high score in their Diploma or University level study (3.0+/4.0 or 3.2+/4.5).

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Holders of the Título de Bachiller / Selectividad will be considered with the following grade equivalencies:
A*AA - 9.0
AAA - 8.5
AAB - 8.2
ABB - 8.0
BBB - 7.7

Required subjects must be studied in Year 2 of the Bachillerato and the subject grade equivalencies are:
A* - 10
A - 9
B - 8

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

The Sri Lankan system is based on the English system.

We accept local or Cambridge A Level systems for entry. Please note however that grading systems for local A Levels are as follows:

A = A grade
B = B grade
C = Credit
S = Simple pass

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Holders of the Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan / Slutbetyg från Komvux / Avgangsbetyg (previously Studentexamen) with the following grade equivalencies:

A*AA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
AAA: 10 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
AAB: 9 subjects at A and the remainder at B.
ABB: Majority of subjects at A, remainder at B
BBB: Majority of subjects at B.

Subject specific requirements:
A*/A - A
B - B

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Swedish Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan/ Slutbetyg från Komvux / Avgangsbetyg if you achieved Grade C in English (numerical grade 15). Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

Holders of the Federal Maturity Certificate/ Maturitatszeugnis can be considered for entry to year 1 of our undergraduate degrees.

Grade equivalences:
AAA* = 5.0 overall to include 5.5 in one subject and 5.0 in two further subjects
AAA = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 3 subjects
AAB-ABB = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 2 subjects
BBB = 4.8 overall to include 5.0 in 1 subject

Grade requirement for required subjects:
A* = 5.5
A/B = 5.0

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

We may accept your English language grade from the Swiss Maturitätzeugnis / Certificat de Maturité / Attestato di Maturità (federal maturity certificate or federally-recognised cantonal maturity certificate) if you achieved 5 (gut / bien / bene) in English. Please note this is only valid for 2 academic years after qualification.

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Thanewiyah are not normally eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students with 2 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

Students with 5 year Junior College Diplomas may be considered for entry to the first and/or second year of an undergraduate degree programme, where the college is recognised by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and/or the BTCO and where the student achieves a sufficiently high score overall.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students who hold the East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE), Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE), Cambridge Higher School Certificate (COHSC) and National Form VI Examination will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

For study on our Foundation and Undergraduate programmes, English language at grade C or above in the ACSE is sufficient to meet the standard English language requirements.

For Postgraduate programmes, Tanzanian nationals with a degree from Tanzania or another English speaking country (as on the University's approved list) are not required to submit an English Language test.

We will consider:

GCE A Level we will usually consider students with 3 good subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB) we will normally consider students with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level
High School Certificate (M6) and a recognised one year foundation qualification may be considered
One or two years of university level study at a recognised university in Thailand, with a sufficiently high score overall in their university level study (3.0+/4.0), may be considered for entry to an undergraduate degree programme

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Caribbean and West Indies generally require The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

The University will considered students who have grades required are I – II in six CAPE units, including 2 double-unit level courses with a minimum of II in each of these double-unit courses. The requirement for a subject taken to include I for A (A-level equivalent) and II for a B (A-level equivalent) in any required subject.

Grade Requirements:

Undergraduate A-Level qualification required for entry (UK)	Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)
A*AA:	II, I, I, I, I or I, I, I, I, I, I (including a I* or I with an all grade A profile in a double unit)
AAA:	I, I, I, I, I, I
AAB:	I, I, I, I, II, II
ABB:	I, I, II, II, II, II
BBB:	II, II, II, II, II, II

For any courses that accept general studies, we will considered the Caribbean studies and Communication Studies additional to the 2 double-unit level courses, to make up the six required units.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Students educated in the Philippine system require at least two years post-high school education at a recognised institution before entering a Bachelors degree programme at Birmingham.

Many students who have studied in the Philippines have followed a 12 year education system. For admission onto an undergraduate degree programme, the University of Birmingham requires all applicants to have studied for 13 years, and therefore you may need to take a foundation year before commencing your undergraduate programme.

We will consider students for entry to the Birmingham Foundation Academy who have completed their first year at a recognised institution in the Philippines and obtained good grades in all subject areas.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

The University will consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi and a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, or GCE A Level examinations, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to our undergraduate programmes.

Students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi from certain schools will be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree programmes. The scores required in grade 12 on the high school diploma vary according to the A level requirement for that programme:

Entry Requirements
A Level grades	Lise Diplomasi
A*AA	88/100
AAA	85/100
AAB	80/100
ABB	75/100
BBB	72/100

Alternatively students who have also taken SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and AP (Advanced Placement) tests will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree programmes. For more details on SAT and AP requirements please refer to the USA country page.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Holders of the Tawjihiyya are not usually eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our foundation pathways.

Please note:

For Medicine country-specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Pre-sessional programmes

The Birmingham International Academy (BIA) also offers pre-sessional English courses, which you can take to improve your spoken and written English in preparation for academic study. If you have a conditional offer you can attend one of these courses instead of retaking IELTS.

Our pre-sessional programmes

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate, East African Advanced Certificate of Education or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

English Language

Students should normally satisfy both of the following:

Either a total of 3 distinct subject tests from APs and/or SAT subject tests, or one year at a Community College or USA University.
SAT-R or ACT

As an alternative to the above, we can accept an Associate's Degree.

Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from the above qualifications:

A*AA = APs: 555; SAT Subject tests: 720, 700, 700; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.3; SAT-R: 1380; ACT composite: 29; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.3
AAA = APs: 555; SAT Subject tests: 700, 700, 700; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.2; SAT-R: 1350; ACT composite: 28; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.2
AAB = APs: 554; SAT Subject tests: 700, 700, 650; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.1; SAT-R: 1350; ACT composite: 28; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.1
ABB = APs: 544; SAT Subject tests: 700, 650, 650; Community College or USA University GPA: 3.0; SAT-R: 1320; ACT composite: 27; Associate's Degree GPA: 3.0

Where a certain A-level subject is required, students must present with that AP or SAT subject test, or have studied that subject at Community College, at a USA University or during their Associate's degree. For subjects requiring Maths A-level we accept AP Calculus BC to fulfil the maths requirement (but not AP Calculus AB).

One of the AP/SAT subject scores can be replaced by a full year Honours level course or a full year college level course at B+ or better (ABB and AAB) or at A- or better (AAA and A*AA). We cannot accept these courses if the subject is a required A-level subject.

Medicine and Surgery: Combined SAT1 score of 1380. Three AP subjects at grade 5, including Biology and Chemistry (n.b. we cannot accept SAT Subject Tests for this programme)

ACT

We are registered with ACT, therefore if you wish to provide your qualifications to us you can find our details on their website.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider students who have taken A level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Holders of the Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii) at grade 11 and a suitable foundation programme (or 2 years study at a recognised higher education institution) will be considered for entry to our Bachelor degree programmes.

For more information on our foundation programme, please visit the Foundation Pathways website.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Candidates from Venezuela generally require a) A levels or IB Diploma or b) a recognised foundation programme or c) successfully completed the first year of the Licenciatura/Título with 70% or equivalent overall.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

We will consider:

GCE A Level in three acceptable subjects, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) with 32 points overall for entrance to most of our undergraduate programmes, certain courses will require specific grades and subjects at Higher Level.
Students who have completed the first year of a University programme in Vietnam will be considered for direct entry of the undergraduate programme at the University of Birmingham.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Students holding the Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) or ZIMSEC A Levels will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

Please note:

For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.

English Language

Number of A levels required:: 3
Typical offer:: AAB
Required subjects and grades:: A level English Literature grade B (English Language and Literature A level also accepted).
General Studies:: Not accepted.

IB Diploma:
6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, to include Literature or Literature and Language at HL 5.

BTEC qualifications:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

Other qualifications are considered - learn more about entry requirements.

Pathways to Birmingham

The University of Birmingham has a long history of welcoming students from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to offer prospective applicants at one of our partner institutions the support of our Pathways to Birmingham programmes to access a degree at the University.

We have a range of initiatives for Year 12 students to help make informed decisions about higher education. Our Access to Birmingham (A2B) scheme, for Year 13 students, allows participants to experience university study and prepare for the transition to university.

Successful completion of one of our Pathways to Birmingham programmes means students may be eligible for extensive financial support and an alternative offer, typically up to 2 grades below the standard offer, along with other benefits.

To find out more, please visit the Pathways to Birmingham webpage.

International Students

We welcome applications from international students and invite you to join our vibrant community of over 4500 international students who represent 150 different countries. We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.

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Support

You will have access to a comprehensive support system to help you make the transition to higher education when you start at Birmingham.

Personal tutors – You will be assigned your own personal tutor who will get to know you as you progress through your studies. They will provide academic support and advice to enable you to make the most of your time here at Birmingham.

Wellbeing Officers –You will also have access to dedicated wellbeing officers who provide professional support, advice and guidance to students across a range of issues. They can meet with you to discuss extensions, disabilities, reasonable adjustments, extenuating circumstances, or to talk through any problems you might be experiencing, and help you access wider support on campus and beyond if you need it.

Our Academic Skills Centre helps you to become a more effective and independent learner through a range of high-quality support services. The centre offers workshops on a range of topics, such as note-taking, reading, academic writing and presentation skills.

The Academic Writing Advisory Service (AWAS) provides guidance on writing essays and dissertations if you need it. You can receive individual support from an academic writing advisor and meet with postgraduate tutors who specialise in particular subjects too.

Our Student Experience Team will help you get the most out of your academic experience. They offer research opportunities, study skills support, and help you prepare for your post-university career. They also organise social events, including trips.

Teaching staff

Students at the University of Birmingham are taught by a mixture of professors, senior lecturers, lecturers and doctoral researchers, thereby receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience. Many of our teaching staff have published important works about their areas of expertise, whilst others have taught at international institutions and can offer unique perspectives of their subjects.

You can find out more about the members of staff (including their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest) in their academic profiles linked below.

Staff in English Literature
Staff in English Language and Linguistics
Staff in Film and Creative Writing

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Contact hours

Throughout your English and Creative Writing degree you can expect around 10 contact hours per week which will be made up of lectures and seminars. In your final year your contact time will also include supervision meetings with a lecturer who will support you through your Creative Writing Project. You will also attend Creative Writing Bootcamp days at various points during your degree.

Assessment Methods

Assessments - you will be assessed in a variety of ways to help you transition to a new style of learning. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed. Assessments methods will vary with each module and could include:

coursework, such as essays
group and individual presentations
and formal exams

Feedback - you will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so you can learn from each assignment. You will also be given feedback on any exams that you take. If you should fail an exam, we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is provided to help you prepare for future exams.

Studying for BA English and Creative Writing at the University of Birmingham is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a diverse cultural, textual and linguistic discipline, at the same time as developing your own writing 'voice' and 'genre'.

You may go on to a career as a novelist, screenwriter, poet or journalist, but of course the skill of writing also qualifies you for a wide range of other careers. Whatever path you choose, you will also find the practical skills that you have acquired on your degree course extremely useful such as oral presentation, professional documentation, group work and the uses of information technology.

Our graduates have started careers with employers including the BBC, Headline Publishing Group, Mirror Group Newspapers and Oxford University Press, in roles such as account executive, editorial assistant, marketing assistant and sales and events coordinator. Many of our graduates pursue postgraduate study to specialise in an academic area or prepare for careers such as law and teaching.

Developing your career

The University of Birmingham is the most targeted university by the country's top graduate employers according to The Graduate Market 2021 report. Our Careers Network are here to offer you tailored, expert advice on your career plans and support you with finding and applying for jobs, internships and further study. There are hundreds of events to help you meet potential employers and learn more about the breadth of opportunities and career sectors available to you.

Support will be offered to you covering the whole job application process, including CVs, LinkedIn, application forms, interviews and assessment centres. You can also email our experienced Careers Advisers and College Teams to review your applications or answer any careers related question, alongside our on campus and online 1:1 appointments.

We have a number of exclusive Internship Programmes such as our Cultural Internships, which will give you paid, professional experience to set you apart in the graduate market. We also offer work experience bursaries, which allow you to apply for funding to support you during any unpaid internships.

First years can take part in the The Birmingham Project, with themes including celebrating arts and culture and shaping a global society. There's also a successful Mentoring Programme, where you can gain access to experienced Mentors who can empower, inspire and inform you about their experiences. As a University of Birmingham student you will also be given access to LinkedIn Learning giving free access to real world training courses to kick start your careers.

If you want to earn money WorkLink advertises convenient part-time job opportunities on campus to fit round your studies.

Extra-curricular activities

To enhance your career prospects even further, you may want to engage in extra-curricular activities to broaden your skills and your network of contacts. Our employer-endorsed, award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme.

There are more than 500 student groups and volunteering opportunities offered by the Guild of Students (our Students' Union) so you're bound to find activities that you want to be involved in whilst meeting friends who share your interests.

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