Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Application Status:
If you have already applied for undergraduate study, when a decision is made on your application this will be visible through the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab)
I Wish to withdraw or defer my application:
You can withdraw your application to Birmingham via the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab). We recommend you seek advice and guidance before doing this, as once undertaken this decision cannot be undone.
Requests for deferrals should be made in writing to ugadmissions@bham.ac.uk, and will be considered on a case by case basis.
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Qualifications/Entry Requirements:
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate courses; please see the 'Entry Requirements' section of the course(s) you are interested in for more details.
Search undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab)
If you are studying for, or you already hold, A level, IB or BTEC qualifications, you can use our Offer Calculator to find out the likelihood that you would be made an offer to study with us, on the basis of your achieved or predicted grades. Simply add a course to your personal undergraduate page and then submit your subjects and grades.
How to apply:
For all undergraduate courses, students should apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Information about the application process, key dates and the online application form can be found on the UCAS website (opens in a new tab)
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab). All international students are eligible to apply for a place in our accommodation.
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements for Undergraduate Study:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab).
If you have studied English to the required level within your high school qualifications, we may be able to accept this in place of the tests listed above; details can be found on the relevant 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab).
Application Status:
If you have already applied for undergraduate study, when a decision is made on your application this will be visible through the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab)
I Wish To Withdraw Or Defer My Application:
You can withdraw your application to Birmingham via the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab). We recommend you seek advice and guidance before doing this, as once undertaken this decision cannot be undone.
Requests for deferrals should be made in writing to os-admissions@bham.ac.uk, and will be considered on a case by case basis.
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab). All international students are eligible to apply for a place in our accommodation.
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements for Undergraduate Study:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab).
If you have studied English to the required level within your high school qualifications, we may be able to accept this in place of the tests listed above; details can be found on the relevant 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab).
Qualifications/Entry Requirements:
We can accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate courses; please see the 'Entry Requirements' section of the course(s) you are interested in for more details.
Search undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab).
If you are studying for, or you already hold, A level, IB or BTEC qualifications, you can use our Offer Calculator to find out the likelihood that you would be made an offer to study with us, on the basis of your achieved or predicted grades. Simply add a course to your personal undergraduate page and then submit your subjects and grades.
For international students please visit the Your country webpages (opens in a new tab), which have details of the qualifications we can accept from many countries around the world.
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How to apply:
For all undergraduate courses, students should apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Information about the application process, key dates and the online application form can be found on the UCAS website (opens in a new tab)
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, including postgraduates, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Check your application status:
You can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application; you will need your applicant ID number or the email address with which you applied as your username.
We aim to make a decision on postgraduate applications within 4-6 weeks, though this can take longer during busy periods and for postgraduate research applications in which a suitable supervisor is not specified in the application.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
Withdrawal:
Please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
Deferral:
If you have submitted an application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you hold an offer for a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham and you wish to request that your offer to the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
It is usually possible to defer an offer but this is at the discretion on the relevant academic department and is not possible in all cases. If a deferral is not possible we will reply to your email to confirm this and you may still take up your offer for the original intake if you wish.
Please note; it is only possible to defer an application or offer once.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab).
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, including postgraduates, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Qualifications/Entry Requirements:
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
How to apply:
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page.
Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
Guidance on the online application process, including details of required documents, can be found here (opens in a new tab).
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study (opens in a new tab) we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages.
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Check your application status:
You can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application; you will need your applicant ID number or the email address with which you applied as your username.
We aim to make a decision on postgraduate applications within 4-6 weeks, though this can take longer during busy periods and for postgraduate research applications in which a suitable supervisor is not specified in the application.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
Withdrawal:
Please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
Deferral:
If you have submitted an application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you hold an offer for a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham and you wish to request that your offer to the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
It is usually possible to defer an offer but this is at the discretion on the relevant academic department and is not possible in all cases. If a deferral is not possible we will reply to your email to confirm this and you may still take up your offer for the original intake if you wish.
Please note; it is only possible to defer an application or offer once.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab)
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught courses:
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry requirements for postgraduate research courses:
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
If you have qualifications from a country outside of the UK please use the Your country webpages (opens in a new tab) to find details of accepted qualifications.
How to apply:
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page.
Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
Guidance on the online application process, including details of required documents, can be found here (opens in a new tab).
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study (opens in a new tab) we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages.
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Fees, Finance, Scholarships:
The University offers a number of scholarships and other funding opportunities for students. Please visit the following for further information:
Application Status:
If you have already applied for undergraduate study, when a decision is made on your application this will be visible through the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab).
For postgraduate applications you can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
I Wish To Withdraw Or Defer My Application:
You can withdraw your application to Birmingham via the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab). We recommend you seek advice and guidance before doing this, as once undertaken this decision cannot be undone.
Requests for deferrals should be made in writing to . If you wish to withdraw your acceptance of an offer we have extended to you, please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
If you have submitted a postgraduate application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab).
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Course Details:
You can choose from over 350 undergraduate courses, postgraduate study, postgraduate research, online study options or short courses. Find the right one for you using our course finder (opens in a new tab).
Qualifications/Entry Requirements:
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate courses; please see the 'Entry Requirements' section of the course(s) you are interested in for more details.
Search undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab).
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry requirements for postgraduate research courses:
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
Application Process
For all undergraduate courses, students should apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Information about the application process, key dates and the online application form can be found on the UCAS website (opens in a new tab).
Additional guidance on applying through UCAS can be found here (opens in a new tab).
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page. Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study, we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages (opens in a new tab).
Fees, Finance, Scholarships:
The University offers a number of scholarships and other funding opportunities for students. Please visit the following for further information:
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Fees, Finance, Scholarships:
The University offers a number of scholarships and other funding opportunities for students. Please visit the following for further information:
Application Status:
If you have already applied for undergraduate study, when a decision is made on your application this will be visible through the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab).
For postgraduate applications you can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application; you will need your applicant ID number or the email address with which you applied as your username.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
I Wish To Withdraw Or Defer My Application:
For undergraduate applications, you can withdraw your application to Birmingham via the UCAS Hub (opens in a new tab). We recommend you seek advice and guidance before doing this, as once undertaken this decision cannot be undone.
Requests for deferrals should be made in writing to os-admissions@bham.ac.uk, and will be considered on a case by case basis.
For postgraduate applications, if you wish to withdraw (before or after receiving a decision/offer from the University) please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
If you have submitted a postgraduate application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab).
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Course Details:
You can choose from over 350 undergraduate courses, postgraduate study, postgraduate research, online study options or short courses. Find the right one for you using our course finder (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Qualification/Entry Requirements:
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate courses; please see the 'Entry Requirements' section of the course(s) you are interested in for more details.
Search undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab).
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry requirements for postgraduate research courses :
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
If you have qualifications from a country outside of the UK please use the Your country webpages (opens in a new tab) to find details of accepted qualifications.
How to apply:
For all undergraduate courses, students should apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Information about the application process, key dates and the online application form can be found on the UCAS website (opens in a new tab).
Additional guidance on applying through UCAS can be found here (opens in a new tab).
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page. Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study (opens in a new tab) we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages.
Fees, Finance, Scholarships:
The University offers a number of scholarships and other funding opportunities for students. Please visit the following for further information:
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, including postgraduates, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Check your application status:
You can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application; you will need your applicant ID number or the email address with which you applied as your username.
We aim to make a decision on postgraduate applications within 4-6 weeks, though this can take longer during busy periods and for postgraduate research applications in which a suitable supervisor is not specified in the application.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
Withdrawal:
Please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
Deferral:
If you have submitted an application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you hold an offer for a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham and you wish to request that your offer to the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
It is usually possible to defer an offer but this is at the discretion on the relevant academic department and is not possible in all cases. If a deferral is not possible we will reply to your email to confirm this and you may still take up your offer for the original intake if you wish.
Please note; it is only possible to defer an application or offer once.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab).
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, including postgraduates, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
Qualifications/Entry Requirements:
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
How to apply:
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page.
Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
Guidance on the online application process, including details of required documents, can be found here (opens in a new tab).
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study (opens in a new tab) we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages.
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Check your application status:
You can sign in to your applicant portal (opens in a new tab) and check the status of your application; you will need your applicant ID number or the email address with which you applied as your username.
We aim to make a decision on postgraduate applications within 4-6 weeks, though this can take longer during busy periods and for postgraduate research applications in which a suitable supervisor is not specified in the application.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus you will be able to check your application status via DfE Apply (opens in a new tab). If you have also been invited to manage your teacher training applications on our Admissions Portal you will also be able to check there. The timings will vary for each applicant and can depend on whether we have a query about your application. The invitation email will be sent to the email address you used when you submitted your application to the DfE.
Withdrawal:
Please send an email stating that you wish to withdraw your application to pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message.
Deferral:
If you have submitted an application to the University of Birmingham and have yet to receive a decision and you wish to request that your application is considered for the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
If you hold an offer for a postgraduate course at the University of Birmingham and you wish to request that your offer to the following academic session, please email pgadmissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including your applicant ID number in the content of the message, to request this.
It is usually possible to defer an offer but this is at the discretion on the relevant academic department and is not possible in all cases. If a deferral is not possible we will reply to your email to confirm this and you may still take up your offer for the original intake if you wish.
Please note; it is only possible to defer an application or offer once.
If you have applied for a Department for Education (DfE) teacher training course at our Edgbaston campus, you can withdraw your application via DfE Apply. (opens in a new tab)
Accommodation:
The University offers a range of accommodation options for all students, and you can view them all on our accommodation website (opens in a new tab).
VISA/CAS:
A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study) statement, which has details of your acceptance and the information required from the University of Birmingham for the purposes of a Student Route visa application, will be sent to you by email after your offer is made unconditional, and no more than 6 months before the start of your course.
The International Student Team (IST) (opens in a new tab) provides support and advice for prospective international students at the University, including guidance on visas and immigration. Please visit their webpages for guidance on the visa application process and further details of the services they offer.
English language requirements:
In order to undertake a course of study at the University you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications.
Details of the tests and qualifications we can accept, along with the scores required for your area of study, can be found on the international student entry requirements pages (opens in a new tab)
European students are also required to provide evidence of English proficiency through a recognised test or qualification.
If you have graduated at degree level or above from a recognised institution at which English is the primary language of instruction/assessment less than 2 years prior to the start of your course of study with the University of Birmingham you may be exempt from the English language requirement. Please check the 'Your country' webpages (opens in a new tab) for guidance on possible English language exemption for your country of study.
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught courses:
Entry to postgraduate taught courses (Postgraduate Diploma, MA, MSc etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK.
Some courses require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, and some courses may allow entry on the basis of professional qualifications in place of academic requirements. Some courses may also require relevant work experience.
Entry requirements for postgraduate research courses:
Entry to postgraduate research courses (MRes, MPhil, PhD etc) usually requires a UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, or an equivalent qualification from a country outside of the UK, and in some cases a Master’s degree or other postgraduate qualification.
Some courses may also accept relevant work experience in place of further postgraduate study.
Please check the ‘Entry requirements’ section in the 'Course details' (opens in a new tab) tab of individual course pages for specific entry criteria.
If you have qualifications from a country outside of the UK please use the Your country webpages (opens in a new tab) to find details of accepted qualifications.
How to apply:
All postgraduate applications are made online through the relevant course page.
Please click on the ‘Apply for this course’ link on the course page to submit an application.
Guidance on the online application process, including details of required documents, can be found here (opens in a new tab).
For applicants interested in Masters by Research or PhD study (opens in a new tab) we recommend you contact a potential supervisor within the department to discuss a research proposal prior to submitting an application. A list of research areas and links to contact details for relevant members of staff for each course can be found in the Research Interests tab on the course pages.