Birmingham City University Postgraduate Application 2026/2027

Birmingham City University Postgraduate Application 2026/2027

If you are considering postgraduate study at Birmingham City University (BCU) for the 2026/2027 academic year, it is important to know when to apply. Applications for September 2026 entry are open until Friday 18 July 2026, giving students enough time to arrange accommodation, secure funding, and, for international students, complete visa requirements. For those planning to begin in January 2027, the deadline is Friday 5 December 2026. Submitting your application before these dates ensures that you have plenty of time to prepare for the start of your course.

Unlike undergraduate courses, where applications are submitted through UCAS, most postgraduate applications at Birmingham City University are made directly to the university. The process is designed to be simple and flexible. You can browse courses on the BCU website, check the entry requirements, and then complete your application online through the university’s application portal.

Supporting documents such as academic transcripts, references, and a personal statement are usually required. International students may also need to provide proof of English language qualifications. Applying for a postgraduate degree at BCU is straightforward and student-friendly, allowing you to manage your application directly with the university. This direct system makes it easier to track your progress, ask questions, and receive updates from the admissions team.

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Birmingham City University Postgraduate Application Deadline 2026/2027

There are no official deadlines for most postgraduate courses, but do make sure you apply well before the start date of your chosen course – you can find this on the course page. Some courses including MSc Social Work, MSc Dietetics, MSc Speech and Language Therapy and MSc Physiotherapy do have an application deadline. Prospective learners applying for programmes at the BCU are to take note of the following deadlines:

Apply by Friday 18 July if you plan to start in September, or by Friday 5 December if you are starting in January. Applying early gives you enough time to arrange accommodation, secure student finance, and, if needed, process your visa.

Birmingham City University Postgraduate Courses Offered

Birmingham City University offers both postgraduate taught courses and postgraduate research courses. Check the list below:

Postgraduate Taught Programmes:

• Accounting and Finance
• Accounting and Finance
• Accounting and Finance (Masters Stage) – UK Campus
• Acting
• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Advanced Computer Networks
• Advanced Computer Science
• Advancing Diabetes Care
• Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Applied Child Psychology
• Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption)
• Architecture
• Art and Design: Interdisciplinary Practices

For The full list of postgraduate Taught Programmes Click Here.

Postgraduate Research Programmes:

• Art and Design
• Built Environment Research Degrees
• Business Research Degrees
• Computing Research Degrees
• Conservatoire Research Degrees
• Digital Media Technology Research Degrees
• Doctorate of Business Administration (Part-Time)
• Education
• Engineering Research Degrees
• English Research Degrees
• Health
• Law
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Professional Doctorate in Education
• Professional Doctorate in Health Practice – DHealth
• Social Sciences

Click Here For More Postgraduate Research Courses.

Birmingham City University  Postgraduate Courses Application Requirements For 2026/2027

To apply for a postgraduate course at Birmingham City University for the year 2026, you need the following:

•  you will need scanned copies of your prior education certificates,
• two references (one academic and one employer), and
• a personal statement.

Requirements For International Applicants:

BCU accepts a wide variety of international qualifications. If you’re not sure about which course you’d like to study or have any questions about what is offered, please contact the International team on 0121 331 5389 or international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk.

Competence in English requirements

• If you’re a non-EU international student from a country where the vast majority of people are not English-speaking, you’re usually required to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
• If you’re planning to study a course which is below degree level, you must take a SELT with one of UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) approved English language test providers, unless we have already accepted your high school qualification.

Applicants aged under 18

• If you’re going to be aged under 18 at the start of your course: BCU must have your parent or legal guardian’s written consent, permitting you to travel and live independently in the UK.

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Birmingham City University Postgraduate Application Process 2026/2027

Applicants are to follow the step-by-step points published below to apply for postgraduate courses:

1. Find your course

• Hopefully, you’ll have completed all your research and found the course you want to apply for. So you can just go straight to the course page and begin your application.

2. Check the entry requirements

• Be sure to double-check that you meet the entry requirements for the course. It’s also important to make sure that you have included the relevant information in your statement to show the tutor why you’re an ideal candidate.

3. Prepare your documents

• Make sure you have your scanned certificates and references ready so that you can complete your application in full.
• If you haven’t completed your undergraduate degree yet, you can still apply, a conditional offer could be given, based on you achieving the required result.

4. Apply directly online

• Click on the Apply Now button on the course page.
• You will be allowed to create an account on the MySRS portal (or the relevant external portal), to complete your application. This is very similar to a job application.
• Provide your education history and your employment history. For creative programmes, BCU may follow up with a request for a portfolio and/or an interview from you.

5. Hit submit

• Once you’re convinced with your application and provided the necessary information, you’ll be prompted to digitally sign an application declaration, and then you just hit submit
• You will get an email from us confirming that we have received your application. If you don’t feel quite ready to submit yet, you can save your application and review it at a later date. BCU advises that you complete your application as early as possible, as popular courses can fill up very quickly.

6. Receive an offer

• Once you’ve submitted your application, it is sent to the admissions team, and they will then contact the relevant tutor to review your application. Some courses will require an interview/audition or another assessment method before a decision can be made, and our admissions team will be in touch if you are successful in this next stage.
• Once all of this is complete the admissions team will process your offer. You will receive your offer via email which can then also be seen through the MySRS portal. Once you have received this you will have the option to accept your offer in the MySRS portal and then we’ll be able to guide you through the next steps.