Rankings
How every major ranking places Birmingham City University. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 28 | $25,547 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 19 | $28,099 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 19 | $25,547 | See → |
| Business & management | 16 | $25,547 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 8 | $25,547 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $25,547 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $25,547 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $25,547 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $27,432 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $25,547 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $25,547 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $25,547 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $26,823 | See → |
Costs and entry
10 courses mention scholarships. 111 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Birmingham City University
The job market for Birmingham City University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Birmingham City University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,547 a year; half of Birmingham City University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $25,547 and $28,099. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $28,099, education & teaching $25,547.
How is Birmingham City University ranked?
In the UK it is #103 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #113 in the Guardian University Guide (2026).
What IELTS score does Birmingham City University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (78 of the 96 that list it) ask for IELTS 6 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Birmingham City University offer?
127 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are education & teaching (28), arts, design & creative studies (19) and public health & allied health (19).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Birmingham City University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.