Scholarships at Birmingham City University

Every year, we provide merit-based scholarships recognising the talents of our international students.  These scholarships are discounted against the cost of your tuition fees.

All international students enrolling on a postgraduate course in September will be eligible for a partial scholarship of up to £2,000, discounted from your tuition fees.  This is awarded based on your academic background, and your grade will need to be the equivalent of a UK degree:

• £2,000 if a 1st class degree holder.

• £1,500 if a Second Class (Upper Division) or 2:1 degree holder.

• £1,000 if a Second Class (Lower Division) or 2:2 degree holder.

The following courses are exempted from this scholarship:

• PhD.

• Masters by Research - M.Res.

• MSc Accounting & Finance (Top-Up).

• Conservatoire and BSA courses (Music and Theatre).

• PGCE.

• Masters in Teaching and Learning/Educational Leadership (MTL/MEL).

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses in Health.

• Short courses that are less than one academic year.

• Part-time or distance learning.

• Study Abroad programmes.

• Exchange programmes.

• Pre-sessional English.

Please note that scholarships are only available to self-funding students and those studying full-time for at least one academic year.  Students progressing from Pre-Masters courses at BCUIC are not eligible for scholarships.