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Over 1,000 contemporary, flexible courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. £500 million invested in facilities to keep learning experiences industry relevant. 2,300 teaching staff who come from and retain their links with industry. 50 of our courses are accredited by respected professional bodies. Why choose BCU? View video transcript 00:00:00: In the centre of Birmingham and just a short walk from the train station is BCU - Birmingham City University. 00:00:12: If you're trying to decide what university to go to and why you should consider BCU then here are my top reasons of why I decided to study here and why I love it so much. 00:00:23: First off would be the amazing facilities that we have here at BCU. Whatever course you're studying they are second to none and spread across four sites across the city. I'm studying Product and Furniture Design and here I have absolutely everything I need. Across all the other courses that BCU has to offer, the School of Art at Margret Street has incredible printing facilities, workshop spaces and studios that students can use. Over at the School of Jewellery, they have their incredible traditional workshops as well as the latest technology for jewellery design. If you're studying one of our media courses then you will have access to amazing spaces like this studio, students have full use of these facilities are also used by industry providing great opportunities for students. There are four studios: a green screen, photographic and radio studios all built to a fully professional standard. 00:01:10: The Curzon building houses The Eagle and Ball, a 19th century renovated pub run by our Students' Union. In the Curzon building you'll find our library which is open 24 hours a day as well as our campus shop. If you are studying on one of our courses here you may find yourself spending time in our city trading room or participating in mock trials in our Law Courts. 00:01:32: Over at our city south campus our facilities offer hands-on practical experience with professional equipment for Health and Social care and Life Sciences. If you are studying on this campus you'll have access to cutting-edge facilities such as birthing rooms and operating theatre and biomedical science labs. Our Sports and exercise science students also have access to specialist equipment and facilities at the Alexander Stadium which you might recognize from the 2022 Commonwealth Game,s here students learn alongside professional sports organizations such as UK Athletics. 00:02:05: Birmingham is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and with the Uni's connection to all of that there is a whole bunch of opportunities that BCU can provide for you as more companies move into the city it provides access that you will have to specialized work placements and because of Birmingham's unique position in the country there is the ability to travel anywhere in the UK. Here at our City South campus, you will find plenty of placement opportunities. Completing a placement is an excellent way of putting what you have learned on your course into practice if you are studying on one of our health courses this can be really useful, where you might make the transition from the mock ward where we are now and onto the real thing. 00:02:45: Finally choosing to come to BCU is choosing to join the most supportive and diverse community that anyone could wish to be a part of. It's not just the uni but the city itself that pulls people in from all over the world and different cultures there really is not nothing like it, as well as students there are also our lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds feeding their expertise into the BCU Community. Student life here is something you can really immerse yourself in, be it on campus getting involved in dozens of Societies or making the most of hanging around the city with friends and coursemates so that's why I think you should choose to come and join us at Birmingham City University. But don't take my word for it, take a look online and check out the courses that you're interested in and then perhaps you will come here and find out for yourself why you should choose BCU! Product and Furniture Design student Amelia showcases the best things about being a student at BCU. More reasons to choose BCU Industry-standard facilities We've invested over £500 million across our campuses and facilities. Whether it's our state-of-the-art Parkside Building which includes four film and TV studios or the simulated operating theatre and hospital wards at our City South Campus, we're ensuring you have the best possible space in which to learn. Our facilities Virtual Tour Scholarships We want all our students to achieve their full potential. With our scholarship schemes, you could receive extra funding and support to kick start your BCU journey. Our undergraduate scholarships Employability support Employability is at the heart of all our courses but it doesn't end in the classroom. Our industry connections, career support and practice-based learning prepare you for the working world. If your goal is to own your own business,  BCU has the highest number of student and graduate business start-ups of any university in the West Midlands (HESA, 2022 ).   Student jobs We advertise a lot of our roles to students first, and Birmingham is full of shops, bars and part time work opportunities. Student jobs at BCU Placements We're the best university for providing meaningful work experience in the West Midlands (RateMyPlacement, 2025). We work on course-related projects with companies and organisations like Microsoft, Cisco, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky UK and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Placement opportunities The BCU Award Our BCU Award scheme embed s career-related skills into every one of our degree courses and gives you the skills employers want. More about the BCU Award Employability at BCU Take a virtual tour Experience a day in the life as a BCU student through immersive 360-degree tours of our campuses. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities, innovative learning spaces and  bustling social spots. Explore BCU First-class support Your wellbeing comes first at BCU. From disability to support, free counselling and careers advice to financial guidance, mentoring and academic support, we're here whenever you need us. Support we offer A vibrant, exciting city BCU's central location puts you where ambition lives. In a city built on innovation and grit, you'll find the inspiration and opportunities to push your future further. 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