- 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 3 entry:
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (2+2)
Year 3 entry:
- MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2+2)
Students from UCSI are able to join Year 2 of the following Birmingham programmes:
For more information please contact the UCSI Global Engagement Office, or [email protected] .
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: |
Students from INTI College and Prime College may be considered for direct entry to the second year of our Engineering programmes.
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.
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A*AA | A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 |
AAA | A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 |
AAB | A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 |
ABB | A2 A2 B3 B3 B3 |
BBB | B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 |
BBC | B3 B3 B3 B6 B6 |
SPM 1119 or GCSE/IGCSE minimum grade C may be accepted for a range of programmes with a four year validity period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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 for Videregående Opplaering (VVO – Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a minimum overall average score of 4/6 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 = 5.0 overall in the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplaering AAA = 4.5 overall in the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplaering AAB = 4.5 overall in the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplaering ABB = 4.0 overall in the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplaering BBB = 4.0 overall in the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplaering
Specific subject requirements: A*= 6, A=5, B=4
For GCSE, from the lower school leaving certificate (first year of the Vitnemål), the same equivalences would apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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. 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
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).
Holders of the Título de Bachillerato will be considered for undergraduate programmes 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* - 10/9 A - 9 B - 8
The Sri Lankan system is based on the English system. Holders of the Sri Lankan A-Levels will be considered for undergraduate programmes as an equivalent to GCE A levels. We accept local or Cambridge A Levels 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
Candidates from Caribbean and West Indies generally require The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).
The University will consider 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.
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A*AA: | I*I*, 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 consider the Caribbean studies and Communication Studies additional to the 2 double-unit level courses, to make up the six required units.
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.
For Engineering and Physical Sciences degree programmes that require an A level in Mathematics, we require CAPE Pure Mathematics.
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 International Academy who have completed their first year at a recognised institution in the Philippines and obtained good grades in all subject areas.
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:
A Level grades | Lise Diplomasi |
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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.
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.
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.
Applicants from the USA can meet Maths and English (UK-GCSE) requirements with the following. We require Maths and English (or similar e.g. Calculus, Algebra) from any of the following: AP (min grade 4), SAT S/II (min score 650), Honours classes or College-level course (min B+), HSD (pass grade at grade 12 level), ACT composite score (min 28), SAT-R (min score 670), International Baccalaureate English, Standard or Higher Level, First or Second Language (min grade 5). Other English language requirements can be found here .
Applicants studying A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, will be eligible for direct entry if you meet your chosen programme’s entry requirements.
Alternatively, applicants should satisfy the following:
1. A minimum score of 3.2/4.0 GPA on the High School Diploma (HSD) (non-weighted )
2. Three distinct subject tests are required from a combination of either: (These options can be used in various combinations to meet our standard 3 subject A level requirement)
To offer greater flexibility, one of the following tests can be used to replace one of the three subject test requirements listed above: (for a specific subject requirement this would not be accepted)
Composite ACT with a score of 28+ to replace one subject test ( not accepted to replace a subject requirement. )
For example:
(For a course that requires: A level AAA (with no specific subject requirements). This means you could present with an HSD (3.3) + ACT (28), AP History (5) and an Honours Earth/Environmental Science (A).)
( For a course that requires: A levels AAB (A level Mathematics required). This means you could present with an HSD 3.2+, 2 subject test and as A level Mathematics is required AP Calculus BC.)
A table of accepted A level grade equivalents can be found below. Use this table to work out the equivalents to the A level entry requirements to your preferred course(s).
7 | 5 | A+ | A+ | 720 | 29 | 1380 | GPA 3.3 | |
6 | 5 | A | A | 700 | 28 | 1350 | GPA 3.2 | |
5 | 4 | B+ | B+ | 650 | 28 | 1350 | GPA 3.1 | |
4 | 3 | B- | B | 630 | 27 | 1320 | GPA 3.0 |
As an alternative to the above HSD and 3 tests, we can accept an Associate’s Degree, or one year at a Community College or a USA University to be accepted onto the first year of an undergraduate degree.
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A*AA | 3.3 - Plus English and Maths requirements |
AAA | 3.2 - Plus English and Maths requirements |
AAB | 3.1 - Plus English and Maths requirements |
ABB | 3.0 - Plus English and Maths requirements |
Entry requirements for Medicine and Surgery MBChB : SAT1 score of 1380 or ACT score of 29. Three AP subjects at grade 5, including Biology and Chemistry or three SAT subject test scores of 700, 700 and 700, including Biology and Chemistry. We will also accept appropriate combinations of SAT and AP scores (We cannot accept other test for this programme)
As a reminder you don't need to have completed all of these tests to apply through UCAS . So our admissions team can fully review your application, please include your already achieved academic qualifications and tests up to your senior year (including all target/predicted results for tests you are yet to complete) in the Education section of UCAS.
The Designated Institution Code for College Board: The University of Birmingham is 7390.
We are registered with ACT , therefore if you wish to provide your qualifications to us you can find our details on their website.
Applicants from the USA may already meet the English language requirement (UK-GCSE equivalent ) through one of the following English related tests: SAT II Subject test (min score 650), AP (min grade 4), Honours classes or College-level course (min B+), HSD (pass grade at grade 12 level), ACT English composite score (min 28), SAT-R Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (min score 670), International Baccalaureate English, Standard or Higher Level, First or Second Language (min grade 5). Other English language requirements can be found here .
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.
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.
Students holding the Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) or ZIMSEC A Levels will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes.
IB Diploma : 6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall, to include Literature or Literature and Language at HL 5.
Other qualifications are considered - learn more about entry requirements .
Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.
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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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.
All Birmingham degrees are set within a credit framework designed to measure your academic achievements. We expect all students to accumulate 120 credits in each full year of study which is equivalent to 40 hours of learning a week. Learning is considered to include contact learning (lectures and seminars), private study, revision and assessment.
For this programme, those 40 hours are estimated to be broken down and split into lectures, seminars and other guided teaching opportunities and then independent study. This is a general rule across the entire academic year and may change week by week.
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:
Feedback - you will receive feedback on each assessment within three 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.
The University of Birmingham is the top choice for the UK's major employers searching for graduate recruits, according to The Graduate Market 2024 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 Advisors 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 Internship, 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 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.
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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The comprehensive understanding of language, narrative structures, and different genres equips graduates for a variety of career paths. Whether looking at roles in publishing, journalism, content creation, marketing, or education, graduates will have the ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt to different communication styles.
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BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Cheltenham · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 96/112
Aberystwyth University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Aberystwyth · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 96/120
Bangor University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Bangor, Gwynedd · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 96/128
University of Brighton
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Brighton · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 104/120
University of Central Lancashire
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Preston · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 104/112
Keele University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Keele · 09/2024
Tariff points: N/A
Lancaster University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Lancaster · 10/2024
Tariff points: 136/144
Northumbria University, Newcastle
BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time with time abroad · Newcastle upon Tyne · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 112/112
University of Surrey
BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Sandwich · Guildford · 09/2024
University of Birmingham
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Birmingham · 30/09/2024
Cardiff Metropolitan University
PgCert · 1 Year · Full-time · Cardiff · 09/2024
University of Kent
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Canterbury · 14/09/2024
Liverpool John Moores University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Liverpool · 16/09/2024
Staffordshire University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Stoke-on-Trent · 23/09/2024
Tariff points: 112/120
Cardiff University
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Cardiff · 23/09/2024
University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Sandwich · Hatfield · 09/2024
University of Warwick
BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Coventry · 23/09/2024
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BA (Hons) · 3-6 Years · Distance learning · Milton Keynes · 10/2024
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BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · Canterbury · 09/2024
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The BA in English with a concentration in creative writing focuses on the study and practice of the literary arts, with courses in poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.
Students gain practical experience through writing workshops and internship opportunities.
The undergraduate program features an outstanding faculty whose many books have received major national and international recognition.
In addition to the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
Portfolio submission period opens: february 20, 2023, portfolios due: march 17, 2023 by 5:00pm, submit here: spring 2023 creative writing concentration .
Note: You need to be logged into your ASU Gmail account to connect to the portfolio submission form.
The Creative Writing Program encourages all interested students, regardless of their field of study, to join our community of writers through beginning and intermediate workshops in fiction and poetry (ENG 287/ENG 288 , ENG 387/ENG 388), diverse special topics courses (ENG 394/ENG 494), and various, exciting writing events held on campus.
Interested students*, who have already taken beginning and intermediate workshops, and are committed to continuing their study of Creative Writing, have an opportunity to develop their skills in supportive, highly focused workshops through the Creative Writing Concentration. Instruction in the tradition(s) to which concentration students can aspire and uphold, and from which they may draw inspiration, will be provided by the Creative Writing Program's nationally recognized faculty of writers.
Please note that acceptance into the Creative Writing Concentration is restricted. Students must submit a portfolio for review and be offered a seat in the advanced workshops. (Please see the "Portfolio Review Guidelines" below.)
*Students interested in pursuing both fiction and poetry at the 400-level, must check with their academic advisor to ensure that the necessary courses (ENG 487, ENG 488, ENG 498: Fiction, ENG 498: Poetry) will fit their degree plan. Students must submit two portfolios--one in fiction, one in poetry--to be considered for admittance into advanced coursework in both areas.
Students pursuing the Creative Writing Concentration must either select as their major the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing upon being admitted to ASU or, after entering the university, meet with an English advisor to change to this major and concentration. Non English-majors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Submit your completed portfolio online via the link below. Your portfolio should include:
1. COVER SHEET (Available Online)
2. CREATIVE WRITING SAMPLE
a. Poetry Sample: 5 poems
b. Fiction Sample: 1 piece of fiction of at least 5 double-spaced pages and not longer than 10 double-spaced pages
3. PERSONAL STATEMENT (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)
a. Discuss your interest in the relevant genre (poetry or fiction)
b. What do you hope to gain from the creative writing concentration
4. CRAFT ESSAY (2 double spaced pages or 500 words)
a. Submit an essay on a single poem or short story focusing an element(s) of craft you learned from the piece, how that craft element(s) works within the poem/story, and why this aspect of craft is pertinent to your own writing
b. Please provide textual examples from the creative piece in your essay
5 . SUBMIT: SPRING 2023 CREATIVE WRITING CONCENTRATION
NOTE: You need to be logged into your ASU Gmail account to connect to the portfolio submission form.
To receive further information about the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing, make an appointment to speak with English undergraduate advisor at 480-965-3168. You may also contact Creative Writing Program Manager, Justin Petropoulos ( [email protected] ), RBH 152.
Portfolio Review Guidelines
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
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This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's and master's degree with:
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Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. During their junior year, eligible students will be advised by their academic departments to apply.
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Degree programs in English prepare students for graduate studies in a number of programs, including English, creative writing, education, law and business. They also lead to a variety of careers in diverse fields. Employers seek those with strong writing, communication and critical thinking skills. Some of the most common professions for English majors are in the fields of:
Graduates often find roles where they spend time:
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education.
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Global experience.
Studying abroad expands students' perspectives by exposing them to new and distinct cultures, communities and people. Students can explore the English language at a deeper level through an extended lens of dialects, literature and terminology in one of more than 300 study abroad programs.
Students can enhance their resumes with the educational experience and heightened cultural competency, communication and critical thinking skills they acquire through study abroad programs.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends these study abroad programs for students majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing .
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There were roughly 80 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.
There were roughly 119 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
There were approximately 12 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.
There were about 37 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 174 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.
There were about 11 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.
There were about 48 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.
There were approximately 37 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
There were roughly 53 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
There were approximately 10 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 46 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.
There were roughly 40 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.
There were roughly 51 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.
There were about 30 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 50 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.
There were about 28 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.
There were roughly 4 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 6 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.
There were roughly 19 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.
There were approximately 100 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 8 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.
There were about 17 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
There were approximately 53 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.
There were roughly 73 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.
There were about 26 creative writing students who graduated with this degree at BGSU in the most recent year we have data available.
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In the Creative Writing concentration, you'll combine courses in literary studies with those in expressive writing (fiction, poetry, and nonfiction). This concentration produces strong writers with a critical eye for detail and ability to excel in individual and collaborative environments.
Students from any major can complete our Certificate in Editing and Publishing .
We invite current Tennessee Tech undergraduate English Majors to consider our B.A./M.A. Fast Track Program in English .
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Skills like these transfer well to publishing, sales and marketing, publicity, advertising, copywriting, or nonprofit administration.
Tennessee Tech’s literary journal the Iris Review publishes poetry, fiction, and art from across our campus and community; it’s also mostly run by students in the Creative Writing concentration.
Under the Sun , an online journal of creative nonfiction based in Cookeville, selects creative writers as volunteers to work on their latest editions.
Also available to students are famous visiting writers invited to Tech through Center Stage . Majors in the concentration are invited to attend readings, workshops, and dinners with series guests.
We also have a dedicated Creative Writing Club, which offers a fun space for students to share work, engage with their imagination, and go on related trips, such as to the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville!
The department also offers the The William W. Jenkins Creative Writing Scholarship and multiple prizes for creative writing .
Tennessee Tech’s creative writers have published in Bridge Literary Journal , Map Literary , Soundings East Literary Review , UReCA: The NCHC Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity , and Wilderness House Literary Journal .
Our faculty specialists in Creative Writing include Dr. Erin Hoover (poetry), Dr. Monic Ductan (fiction / creative nonfiction), and Dr. Ted Pelton (fiction).
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To receive further information about the bachelor's in English with a concentration in creative writing, make an appointment to speak with English undergraduate advisor at 480-965-3168. You may also contact Creative Writing Program Manager, Justin Petropoulos ( [email protected] ), RBH 152. Portfolio Review Guidelines.
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