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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University is a university in Birmingham, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
62nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 43.1 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Birmingham City University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 85.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 4,461 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 84.5% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 64.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £30,400 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 9% below the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Birmingham City University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 86.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 86.2% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 86.0% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 80.4% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 88.8% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 84.1% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Birmingham City University appears in 16 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and exercise sciences | 12th of 43 | 91.1% | Not published |
| Education and teaching | 16th of 57 | 90.2% | £30,7002% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 18th of 59 | 85.4% | £23,8007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 37th of 108 | 87.0% | £32,90021% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 31st of 79 | 88.9% | £25,6006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 16th of 35 | 88.3% | £32,2004% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 35th of 74 | 89.2% | £28,9004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 57th of 100 | 87.2% | £26,40012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 36th of 61 | 78.3% | £33,9003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 36th of 59 | 86.7% | £40,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 76th of 122 | 86.3% | £30,70015% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 29th of 45 | 87.5% | £28,2001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 45th of 63 | 87.1% | £34,00023% below the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 26th of 35 | 85.4% | £37,0007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 57th of 75 | 78.8% | £37,300In line with the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 79th of 87 | 81.9% | £26,40025% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Combined and general studies, Economics, English studies, Materials and technology.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 171 full-time degree courses; 77 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Birmingham City University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Birmingham
Average private rent in the Birmingham area was £1,099 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Birmingham.
Other universities and colleges in Birmingham: Arden University, Aston University, Birmingham Newman University, University College Birmingham, University of Birmingham.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Birmingham City University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Birmingham City University in the Be Wise ranking?
62nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 43.1 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Birmingham City University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 85.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 4,461 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was student voice (84.1%, against 79.8%), and its lowest was teaching on my course (86.5%, against 87.5%).
How many students continue their course at Birmingham City University?
On Discover Uni data, 84.5% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Birmingham City University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 64.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Birmingham City University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £30,400 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 9% below the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Birmingham City University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 112 to 127 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Birmingham City University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Birmingham City University?
The ONS average private rent in the Birmingham area was £1,099 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.