Birmingham City University is a vibrant, multicultural university with around 25,000 students and over 300 courses to choose from. It is situated in the heart of Birmingham, a diverse and modern city and located within easy reach of Birmingham International Airport. There are excellent transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.

Our reputation around the world continues to grow, through our international alliances and our ever expanding international student community, with a student population coming from over 70 different countries outside of the European Union.
Our international partnerships have forged links with Apple, aerospace giant Rolls Royce, global electronics leader NEC, enterprise resource planning specialists SAP, Cisco and the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation’s UK Technical Centre. We have also collaborated with over 4000 small and medium engineering and technology-based businesses, supporting new product and process developments and transferring new technologies and skills into such companies.

State-of-the art facilities support students at all levels of study including Foundation, Professional Development short courses and Postgraduate Research courses.

Our well-equipped laboratories enhance students' educational experience, providing a bridge between theoretical learning and hands-on teaching to prepare them for a career in industry and commerce.  Collaboration with industry is at the heart of our teaching, enabling us to keep our courses relevant and up-to-date and putting our students in prime position for industrial placements, chances to contribute to real-life projects, and career opportunities.

School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks
The School of Computing, Telecommunications and Networks is recognised both nationally and internationally for the high quality of our teaching, research and extensive industry partnerships and is established as one of the leading academies for Apple, Microsoft and Cisco Systems.

We deliver computing-related courses designed to equip you with the skills demanded by today’s industries and employers. These include computer science, software engineering, information systems, e-business technologies, electronics, embedded systems, web technologies, telecommunications, networking, security and computer forensics.
Postgraduate Courses include:

• MSc Business Computing
• MSc Computing
• MSc Computer Science
• MSc Data Communications
• MSc Data Networks and Security

School of Digital Media Technology
The School of Digital Media Technology offers technology-based multimedia courses, business services and research projects, in the areas of film, special effects and television production, sound & music, multimedia  and games technology.

We have been awarded Skillset Media Academy status in recognition of our achievements in teaching, research, consultancy and our strong industry links.

With film and television studios, multi-track recording studios, post-production facilities, and several hundred multimedia stations, our facilities extend to an incredible 1200m2 of dedicated work space, with further expansion planned for the near future.
Postgraduate Courses include:

• MSc Media Technology Management
• MSc Sound Engineering
• MSc Web Technology

School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems
The School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems is a recognised leader in education, training and business solutions, offering a wide range of courses that benefit from active engagement with regional, national and international industry - giving students the best possible introduction to modern engineering.

The School is the first UK-based academy for PTC Inc – a major business software solutions provider to the US-Government and international business, this partnership allows our students to have access to industry-standard tools such as ProE. We are a lighthouse member of the SAP University Alliance Programme and are also working with leading international technology and engineering solution provider, Technosoft, providing our students with access to industry-standard computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools.

Postgraduate Courses include:

• MSc Automotive Calibration and Control * Part Time Only
• MSc Automotive Engineering
• MSc Enterprise Systems Management
• MSc Logistics
• MSc Mechanical Engineering
• MSc Project Management   
• MSc Quality Management * Part Time Only
• MSc Supply Chain Management
• MSc Supply Chain Management by Flexible Delivery
• Chartered Quality Institute Diploma

School of Property Construction and Planning
The School of Property Construction and Planning offers a range of courses designed to give graduates the edge in professional careers in surveying, construction, property, architectural technology and planning. Our postgraduate programmes offer professional accreditation from organisations such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RPTI).

We are a major provider of high level vocational courses for the property and construction industries and are recognised as modern, multi-disciplinary and diverse educational champions of the built environment.  Our innovative collaboration with Birmingham City Council’s Urban Design Team has provided our students with opportunities to gain work experience from placements, work on key individual research project, and gain invaluable technical application skills. This collaboration has seen our students win Council awards for their excellence and some projects will be directly influence future council policy.

All of our courses offer a rewarding and enriching study experience.  Our graduates are nationally recognised by the sector as people who can respond to the challenges of industry.  Many become valued team players and, in some cases, leaders, always taking excellent skills, knowledge and problem solving ability into their chosen industry sector.

Postgraduate Courses include:

• MSc Construction
• MSc Construction Project Management
• MSc Property Development
• MSc Real Estate Management
• MA Spatial Planning

Research
To compliment our teaching, we are also involved with thriving research programmes that cover a wide range of interests from security forensics to low carbon energy. Our research has been recognised with the RAE-2008 commending us as a ‘rising star’ university, combining excellence in research and teaching.

Discover courses that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in our technology driven society. To find out more contact us on:

T: 0121 331 5400
E: enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk
   www.bcu.ac.uk/tee