Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Birmingham Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham Business School is one of the UK's oldest business schools, based at a Russell Group university, with strong employer partnerships and a wide finance MSc portfolio.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest business schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some tracks.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across accounting, finance, and general management.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in corporate finance, accounting, and international finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Birmingham Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham Business School is one of the UK's oldest business schools, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, with strong employer partnerships and a wide MSc portfolio.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest business schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree. GMAT/GRE may be required for some tracks. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across consulting, finance, and general management.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international business, HR management, and marketing. Active industry-linked centres.

Course

MBA

Offered by Birmingham Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)

Birmingham Business School is one of the UK's oldest business schools, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, offering an MBA with strong employer partnerships.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest business schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MBA elective choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MBA: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £28,000 – £34,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years' work experience, GMAT/GRE score (or waiver), essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 5–6 years of work experience; typical class age 29–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 570+ (or GRE accepted; waivers available)

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across consulting, finance, and general management.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international business, HR management, and marketing. Active industry-linked centres.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Birmingham Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 250 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham Business School is one of the UK's oldest business schools, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, with strong employer partnerships.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest business schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across brand management and digital marketing.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international marketing, consumer behaviour, and marketing strategy.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 300 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham's Department of Economics is one of the UK's oldest, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, with strong employer partnerships.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest economics departments
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Economics or related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across consulting, finance, and general economic analysis.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international economics, labour economics, and public policy. Active industry-linked centres.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by School of Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering is one of the UK's oldest engineering schools, based at a Russell Group university with strong research in energy storage and hydrogen technology.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest engineering schools
Russell Group university
Strong energy storage and hydrogen research
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across energy storage, hydrogen technology, and general chemical engineering.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in energy storage, hydrogen technology, and formulation engineering. Home to the Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Civil

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Engineering is one of the UK's oldest engineering schools, based at a Russell Group university with strong railway engineering research given the city's HS2 hub status.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest engineering schools
Russell Group university
Strong railway engineering research (HS2 hub)
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across railway, infrastructure, and general civil engineering.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in railway engineering, structural health monitoring, and geotechnics. Home to the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering — Electronic, Electrical and Systems

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Engineering is one of the UK's oldest engineering schools, based at a Russell Group university with strong railway electrification and power systems research given the city's HS2 hub status.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest engineering schools
Russell Group university
Strong railway electrification research (HS2 hub)
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across power systems, railway electrification, and general electrical engineering.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in railway electrification, power systems, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by School of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Engineering is one of the UK's oldest engineering schools, based at a Russell Group university in England's automotive heartland.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest engineering schools
Russell Group university
Located in England's automotive heartland
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £26,000 – £31,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across automotive, rail, and general mechanical engineering.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in railway engineering, thermal power, and automotive systems.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by School of Biosciences

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences is one of the UK's oldest life sciences schools, based at a Russell Group university with strong research in microbiology and immunology.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest life sciences schools
Russell Group university
Strong microbiology and immunology research
Multicultural, affordable city
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £25,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across biomedical research, clinical science, and biotech.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in microbiology, immunology, and cancer biology.

Course

Nursing

QS Nursing

QS World Rank: #90Russell Group member

A Russell Group university with a strong School of Nursing & Midwifery. Birmingham is a diverse, multicultural city with excellent NHS placement opportunities through University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Multicultural city
Strong NHS UHB partnership
Advanced clinical simulation facilities
Research excellence
Good value for money compared to London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)2 years (part-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £27,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September each year
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.5 in all bands)TOEFL iBT: 90+PTE: 65+
Entry requirements: BSc 2:1 in Nursing or related healthcare field. NMC registration where required. References and health clearance.

Employability & placement

Strong NHS clinical placement partnerships. Graduates employed across NHS, private healthcare, and internationally. Employability consistently above 90%.

Student experience

Large international student community. Well-equipped campus. Active student life. Affordable living compared to London.

Research strengths

Research in areas including dementia care, infection control, global nursing, and nursing workforce. Part of the NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre.

Course

Psychology

Offered by School of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 80 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Psychology is one of the UK's oldest, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, with strong research in cognitive and forensic psychology.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest psychology schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong cognitive and forensic psychology research
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £25,000 – £30,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across clinical training, forensic psychology, and research roles.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive psychology, forensic psychology, and developmental science. Active industry-linked centres.

Course

Sports Science

Offered by School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

QS Sports-Related Subjects

QS Sports-Related Subjects Rank: Top 30 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

The University of Birmingham's School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is a Russell Group department renowned for research in sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Key advantages

Russell Group university
Renowned sports medicine and rehabilitation research
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MSc specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £24,000 – £29,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in Sports Science or a related discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across sports medicine, rehabilitation, and general sports science roles.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in sports medicine, rehabilitation science, and exercise physiology.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Birmingham Law School

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 150 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham Law School is one of the UK's oldest law schools, based at a Russell Group university in England's diverse second city, with strong employer partnerships.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest law schools
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide LLM specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £22,000 – £27,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across commercial law and public sector legal roles.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international law, corporate law, and human rights. Active industry-linked centres.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Political Science and International Studies

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 200 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #90

Birmingham's Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) is one of the UK's oldest, based at a Russell Group university, with strong employer partnerships.

Key advantages

One of UK's oldest politics departments
Russell Group university
Multicultural, affordable city
Strong employer links
Wide MA specialisation choice
Good value for money vs London

Programme & duration: MA: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £22,000 – £27,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)TOEFL iBT: 90PTE: 62
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. Personal statement and references required.

Employability & placement

Strong regional and national employer network. Good outcomes across international organisations and policy analysis.

Student experience

Large international community. Affordable living compared to London. Strong student support services.

Research strengths

Research in international security, conflict resolution, and diplomacy.

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