Birmingham City University
Swinburne has a student exchange arrangement with Birmingham City University. Learn more about courses available, semester dates, credit equivalency and how to apply.
Institution name
Birmingham City University
Location
Birmingham, England
Semester dates
Semester 1 (Spring): January - May
Semester 2 (Fall): September - January
Discipline area
- English and Media (Journalism, Media Production, Literature, Creative writing, Music Business, Sports Journalism)
- Art and Design (Graphic Design, Fine Art, Visual Communicaion, Product Design)
- Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles
- Architecture
- Digital Arts (Film & TV, Media, Animation, Photography)
- Music
- Accountancy, Finance and Economics
- Business, Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship
- Psychology
- Law, Social and Criminal Justice
- Computing
- Engineering
- Built Environment
- Education and Social Work
Important notes to consider
BCU is a highly competitive destination. Students need to choose classes (modules) within one School only and study a minimum of 60 credits per semester.
Courses available for exchange students
All module choices are subject to academic approval and timetable availability.
Credit equivalence
50 CP = 60 credits
37.5 CP = 45 credits
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Accommodation
Accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. As soon as you have accepted a course offer from BCU, you can apply for University accommodation. Students are advised to apply as soon as possible after accepting an offer. Visit the accommodation page for more information.
Find out more
Check out the Birmingham City University website for more information.