Birmingham School of Engineering and the Built Environment is based on BCU’s City Centre Campus, opposite the multi-million-pound HS2 development. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.
Birmingham is undergoing significant urban regeneration – including the HS2 high-speed rail development right outside campus – so this is an exciting time to study with us.
Birmingham City University (BCU) is ranked 8th in the UK for Land and Property Management (The Times 2024).
Degrees are accredited by a variety of professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
This degree is where the science of construction meets the art of design. Benefiting from BCU’s many industry links, you will be working on live projects and using the latest technology and techniques. You will learn how to create designs using CAD in a three-dimensional and virtual environment, and you will learn the skills to negotiate with planning and building authorities.
Find out more: BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising professional bodies including the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, and the Institute of Highway Engineers. Through hands-on learning, you will explore how to design and construct anything from buildings and bridges to dams, power stations, and motorways.
Find out more: BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
In response to industry needs, this degree will teach you how to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation by developing your skills in management. You will learn how to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the highest possible quality.
Find out more: BSc (Hons) Construction Management
This degree will give you the skills to deal with a range of challenges faced by the construction industry: globalisation, demanding clients, and complex regulatory frameworks. With a focus on innovation, you will learn through creative problem-solving and working with BCU’s industrial partners.
Find out more: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
During this degree, you will explore the following topics:
The course integrates technological, financial, legal and management issues, helping you understand the complex world of property.
Find out more: BSc (Hons) Real Estate
Throughout this module, you will learn the academic skills needed for success at a UK university, such as:
You will learn to define what a business is and its functions in relation to the different types of business costs. You will also be introduced to marketing, the marketing mix and product life cycle.
This module will introduce you to the concepts of ICT skills, including applications and reporting mechanisms.
This module will introduce you to basic mathematics and mathematical applications – including equations, algebraic problems and trigonometry.
This module covers a variety of numerical techniques associated with basic number theory, including:
This module defines the basic laws of physics. You will learn how to describe the fundamentals of mechanics and thermofluid mechanics.
This module will introduce you to design, the importance of design, and the fundamentals of technical drawing.
This module covers the fundamentals of programming, how it is used, and how it contributes to the engineering process and solves engineering problems. You will also learn about the purpose and processes of object-orientated programming, as well as gaining an introductory understanding of Java.
You will be studying BCU modules together with direct BCU students. For information on the modules, check the BCU course page for your chosen degree.
In addition to the BCU modules, you will study Interactive Learning Skills and Communication with BCUIC.
Birmingham School of Engineering and the Built Environment is based on BCU’s City Centre Campus, opposite the multi-million-pound HS2 development. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.