Masters by Research 

at Birmingham City University, Birmingham

Birmingham City University requirements for Indian applicants vary as per the course levels. The general entry requirements are given below:

Undergraduate

• Most of the UG programs require the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Class 12)
• A minimum of 55% is required in Class 12

Note: A few courses may need a higher score in Class 12 such as UG courses of Faculty of Art, Design & Media; Faculty of Business, Law, and Social Sciences; Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Postgraduate

• The applicants are required to have a 4-year bachelor’s degree with 55% overall. Some programs will require a higher grade

BCU UK fee is around INR 8 L – INR 27 L. For some of the courses, the tuition fee for one year can be checked from the table given below:

Living Cost: Check the table given below to know about the weekly cost of living for a student studying at Birmingham City University:

Birmingham City University offers more than 200 courses at UG and PG level in majors like Business & Management Studies, Engineering, IT & Software, Science, Nursing, Medicine & Health Science, Accounting, Humanities, Arts, Architecture, Design, Education, Animation, Mass Communication & Media and Hospitality. The specializations offered by the university are mentioned in the table below:

With an acceptance rate of 52.5% approximately For postgraduate courses at Birmingham City University, there is a minimum GPA requirement for international students. The university generally accepts a 2:2 honours degree equivalent, which corresponds to about 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

For Indian students, it generally means having at least 55% overall in a bachelor's degree.  Some students with lower undergraduate degrees may be offered an 18-month MBA or MSc option and not the standard one-year master's. 

To be considered for the Birmingham City University admissions, international students are required to meet some minimum academic qualifications, which are mentioned below: 

For Undergraduate Courses:

• Completion of a high school education or equivalent qualification.

• Specific requirement example: A level or equivalent with BBC grades or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects.

• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5.

• Additional requirements may vary by course, including optional SAT/ACT scores or writing samples for some programs.

For Postgraduate Courses:

• A bachelor's degree (usually a 3 or 4-year degree) from a recognised institution.

• The minimum requirement is generally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.

• IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.

• Some courses may require additional documents like GMAT/GRE scores, CV, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement

International students are required to have at least a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale to study at Birmingham City University, which translates to a minimum of 55% in bachelor's degree. Although BCU might consider students with a lower GPA if they have good profile with English language proficiency. It is offered in some cases where students demonstrate academic rigor.

In summary-

• International Students with GPA below 2.75 can still apply for extended postgraduate programs or pre-master's, depending on course and various other qualifications.

• English proficiency and other academic criteria must be met.

• Some courses may have higher academic requirements or require a portfolio or research proposal.