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M.A. Courses at Birmingham City University

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

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Birmingham City University M.A. Highlights 2026
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Birmingham City University M.A. Highlights 2026

The Birmingham City University offers a 12 months to 2 years of M.A. program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 32 M.A. programs. The M.A. program can be pursued in specializations such as Fashion Design, Fashion Design, Game Design, Game Design, Textile Design and International Relations. The Birmingham City University M.A. first-year tuition fees for international students is GBP 18,600 - 20,645. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in UK. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.

Birmingham City University M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Students need to adhere to certain guidelines and fulfil basic eligibility requirements of the university to be able to enroll in the M.A. program. The Birmingham City University admission process requires the submission of documents and scores in qualifying exams. Here is the list of exams required:

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MSc in Counselling (Children and Young People)

1 year

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MA Design and Visualisation

1 year

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MA Future Media

1 year

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MA Textile And Surface Design

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MSc Social Work

2 years

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₹23 L

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#79

Work Experience

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MA in Education (International Education)

1 year

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₹23 L

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MA Criminology

1 year

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MSc Video Game Enterprise, Production and Design

1 year

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MA Visual Communication

1 year

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MA Fashion Design

1 year

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MA Design: Active Practice

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MA Fashion Communication

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MA International Relations and Security

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To apply at this university, international students are required to pay the Birmingham City University tuition fee for M.A. courses. This tuition fee ranges between GBP 18,600 - 20,645. The M.A. course specializations like Fashion Design, Fashion Design, Game Design, Game Design, Textile Design and International Relations are some of the popular ones at this university. The factors like transportation, insurance, housing, personal expenses can add to the total Birmingham City University total cost. Given in the table below is tuition fee for the popular M.A. programs, take a look:

Fee components	Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)
Tuition	INR 19.74 L - 24.15 L
Hostel	INR 9.37 L - 9.59 L
Insurance	INR 90.79 K
Transportation	INR 2.69 L
Others	INR 1.64 L - 3.04 L
Total fee	INR 34.34 L - 40.38 L

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Compare M.A. at Birmingham City University with other similar colleges

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Birmingham City University	INR 20.81 L - 25.46 L	#102 CUG, 2026
Texas A&M University–Kingsville Compare	INR 9.41 L - 18.19 L	#352 US News, 2026
University of Idaho Compare	INR 23.33 L - 27 L	#183 US News, 2026
Kadir Has University Compare	INR 10.19 L	#601 THE, 2026
Loyola University Maryland Compare	INR 19.57 L	-/-
University of the West of England Compare	INR 16.34 L - 21.58 L	#38 Guardian, 2026

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Birmingham City University M.A. Rankings

The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #429 in 2025. International students can check the Birmingham City University rankings below:

Shiksha Popularity Ranking	2023	2024	2025
World Ranking	#332	#375	#429
Country Ranking	#68	#74	#77

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The public transportation is very well-connected and fast.

Tips: This was a very new experience for me. The modules' structure and time tables were different. The professors were quite chill and helpful. I had a very good balance of school life and social life. I also got to participate in a lot of events and clubs. It was amazing meeting new people and making friends from around the world. The university granted a small scholarship along with the offer letter. It was provided from their end and there was no process or application form to submit. I feel very satisfied and happy with my experience. It was the most fun I've ever had. The campus had a lot of facilities and our course was very interesting. I would recommend getting to experience this student life as it teaches you a lot about the world and about yourself.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation is very well-connected and fast. Buses are running every 10 minutes. The bus stops are also usually 1 min apart so that it cuts down the walking time. You can easily reach your desired location. The student passes were also quite affordable. The process has indeed increased but if you are someone that travel everyday, the monthly passes are worth it.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Finding jobs is very difficult. But it also depends on the industry you're applying to. I notice that it was hard for me to get a positive response to my applications as I had no previous work experience. Although there were companies that offered unpaid internships. There are also a lot of paid opportunities that pay well according to the minimum we age and government guidelines. All you need to focus on is researching well and approaching companies.

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How many students go to BCU?

Answered a month ago

BCU UK is home to 31,000+ students. Over 100 countries are represented by students at this BCU. Indian students are eligible for international scholarships at BCU. This university ranks among the Top 150 Universities in the UK.

Himanshi Shekhar

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What courses does BCU offer?

Answered a month ago

Over 100+ courses are offered BCU UK. The courses are offered at the UG and PG levels. The subject areas at this university are:

Accounting, Finance and Economics
Art and Design
Architecture
Computing
Business and Management
English
Law
Engineering

Rupali Singh

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What are the UG scholarship at BCU UK for Indian students?

Answered a month ago

BCU University UK offers scholarships to Indian students enrolled in the UG courses. The students are not required to apply separately for this scholarships. The scholarship amount is GBP 5,000 to self-funfing UG students. GBP 3,000 is applied to Year One and GBP 2,000 is applied to Year Two, as tui

Akanksha Malhotra

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Where does Birmingham City University rank in the UK?

Answered a month ago

In the Complete Guide Uni rankings for 2026, Birmingham City University ranking is #102. In the Guardian rankings, BCU rankinh in UK is #113 in 2026. In the Guardian rankings, the subject rankings of this university are-

Journalism: #24
Media and Film Studies: #25
Architecture: #32
Civil Engineering: #3

Chandra Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 10

Does the professional placement option available for BCU International MBA course?

Answered a month ago

For the International MBA course, Birmingham City Uni MBA course has the option for professional placement option. The duration of this course is between 12-18 months. The tuition fee for this MBA course is GBP 20,370 - GBP 22,405. Students must have a minimum of 2:2 Honors degree or equivalent.

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