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The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Queen's College, Birmingham and Mason Science College established in 1875 by Sir Josiah Mason, making it the first English civic or 'red brick' university to receive its own royal charter. It is a founding member of both the Russell Group of British research universities and the international network of research universities, Universitas 21.
The university was ranked 14th in the UK and 79th in the world in the QS World University Rankings for 2019.In 2013, Birmingham was named 'University of the Year 2014' in the Times Higher Education awards.The 2017 Global Employability University Ranking places Birmingham at 142nd worldwide and 10th in the UK. Birmingham is also ranked 5th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
The student population includes 22,440 undergraduate and 12,395 postgraduate students, which is the fourth largest in the UK . The annual income of the institution for 2017to18 was £673.8 million of which £134.2 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £663.2 million.
The university is home to the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, housing works by Van Gogh, Picasso and Monet; the Shakespeare Institute; the Cadbury Research Library, home to the Mingana Collection of Middle Eastern manuscripts; the Lapworth Museum of Geology; and the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, which is a prominent landmark visible from many parts of the city. Academics and alumni of the university include former British Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Stanley Baldwin, the British composer Sir Edward Elgar and eleven Nobel laureates.
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We welcome undergraduate applications from all candidates offering A level or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised Foundation Programme). All candidates must achieve appropriate grades in their examinations.
Academic requirements
The A level requirements are listed next to the programme entry in the course finder. To find out what the grade requirements would be for a qualification that you have studied in your own country, please see your individual country page information.
English language requirements
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that a suitable level of English proficiency. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study. Please note that English tests/qualifications normally need to have been taken within two years of the start date of your programme.
Foundation programme requirements
The following requirements are for programmes from the University's Birmingham Foundation Academy.
English requirementsOne-year programmesTOEFL
IELTS
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Birmingham Foundation Academy Programme
(one-year programme)
For all pathways and progression routes, except students intending to progress to degrees in Law, English Literature, Pharmacy or Physiotherapy
Not accepted5.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each band
Not accepted
Birmingham Foundation Academy Programme
(one-year programme)
For students intending to progress to degrees in Law, English Literature or Physiotherapy
(Four year pathway not available for Physiotherapy)
Not accepted
6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
Not accepted
Birmingham Foundation Academy Programme
(one-year programme)
For students intending to progress to Pharmacy
(Four-year pathway not available for Pharmacy)
Not accepted
6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in each band
Not accepted
Four-year programmes
TOEFL
IELTS
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Bachelor's Degree with Integrated Foundation Year (Four-year programme)
For all pathways and progression routes, except students intending to progress to degrees in Law or English Literature
72 overall with 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
A minimum of:
Listening - 51
Reading - 51
Writing -
51
Speaking - 51
Bachelor's Degree with Integrated Foundation Year (Four-year programme)
For students intending to progress to degrees in Law or English Literature
80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
A minimum of:
Listening - 53
Reading - 53
Writing - 53
Speaking - 53
For entry to undergraduate (Bachelor) degree programmes
GroupTOEFL IELTS*Pearson Test of English (PTE)Cambridge English
(exams taken from 2015)***
A80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band
PTE 51 in all four skillsCambridge English: Advanced Minimum
overall score of 169, with no less than 162
in any componentB88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band
PTE 59 in all four skillsCambridge English: Advanced Minimum
overall score of 176, with no less than 169
in any componentC95 overall with no less than 22 in any band
7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any band
PTE 67 in all four skillsCambridge English: Advanced or Cambridge English: ProficiencyMinimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any componentD95 overall with no less than 23 in any ban
7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in any band
PTE 67 in all four skillsCambridge English: Advanced or Cambridge English: ProficiencyMinimum overall score of 185, with no less than 185 in any component
*** For more information on Cambridge English exams, please visit their website. For Cambridge English exams taken before 2015, please see under Alternative Qualifications for the accepted grades.
Group AGroup BGroup C
BiosciencesBusiness, including EconomicsDental Hygiene and Therapy
Biomedical Materials ScienceEducationLaw
ChemistryEnglish, Drama and American and Canadian StudiesPhysiotherapy
Chemical EngineeringHistory and CulturesSocial Work
Civil EngineeringLanguage, Cultures, Art History and Music
Computer ScienceLiberal Arts and Sciences
Electronic, Electrical and Computer EngineeringBiomedical ScienceGroup D
Geography, Earth and Environmental SciencesPhilosophy, Theology and ReligionDentistry (BDS)
MathematicsPolitical Science and International RelationsMedicine (MBChB)
Mechanical EngineeringPublic HealthNursing
Metallurgy and MaterialsPsychologyPharmacy
Nuclear Science/EngineeringSocial Policy
Physics and AstronomySociology
Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Science
Urban and Regional Studies
Alternative qualifications for undergraduate programmes
QualificationMinimum University requirement
University of Birmingham presessional English course (see below)Pass (see the BIA Presessional site for details)
GCSE English (or Edexcel IGCSE English)Grade C or above
GCE O Level EnglishGrade C or above
Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE) IGCSE English (first language)
Grade C
Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE) IGCSE English (second language)Grade C
International Baccalaureate English,
Standard or Higher Level, First or
Second Language5 or above
HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education) EnglishLevel 3 or above
India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal)75% or above
India Standard XII (other Indian state boards)80% or above
Malaysian SPM 1119 (Cambridge O Level)Grade C or above
ESOL Cambridge CAE (Certificate in
Advanced English) (tests taken before January 2015)Grade C with a minimum of Borderline in all 4 skills
ESOL Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (tests taken before January 2015)Grade C with a minimum of Borderline in all 4 skills
Accommodation
Student life at the University of Birmingham is so much more than your bedroom. For most of you, student accommodation will be your first time living independently and we strive to offer you a welcoming environment so that your new room instantly feels like home.
At Birmingham we offer a fantastic choice of living, all which provides a safe, secure and sociable start to your university experience.
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