University of Birmingham

Choose from a huge selection of optional modules across our Creative Writing and English departments, allowing you to create a degree that suits your interests.

Learn the practise behind writing prose, poetry, dramas and non-fiction and combine your practise with the literary theories behind these formats.

Explore a range of genres (think fantasy, children's literature, sci fi, horror and more) and time periods from the medieval to the contemporary.

With our expert lecturers, you'll dive into a selection of genres across theatre and filmmaking - from immersive and participatory performance to screenwriting, documentaries and children's TV and film. You'll also get the chance to hone your film and theatre making skills in our state-of-the-art theatre, film studio and editing suites. Make use of our wide-ranging work-based placements and employability focused modules and graduate with a detailed awareness of and sought-after experience with the creative industries.

Participate in RSC led workshops – make use of our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and take part in fun and interactive study trips.

Learn from filmmaking and theatre industry experts – including artistic directors, freelance performers and live artists.

Live and study in a creative city – from independent cinemas to theatres to film festivals, there’s always lots of culture to soak up in Birmingham.

Prepare to lead, inspire, and make a difference in global affairs with our Politics and International Relations BA. This combination deepens your understanding of power, diplomacy, and global systems, equipping you with critical thinking and real-world insights to thrive in today’s interconnected world.

Apply your learning to real-world contexts with hands-on experience in global challenges.

Our Politics and International Relations BA offers a flexible, globally-minded curriculum that combines political theory with real-world practice. You’ll explore how states, cultures, and societies interact internationally while developing key skills for the modern workforce, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and creativity. With exciting opportunities like participating in Model NATO events in Washington DC, London, and Lisbon, you’ll gain hands-on experience in diplomacy, decision-making, and crisis management. Supported by a world-renowned department, you’ll graduate ready to take on diverse roles and enter the job market with confidence.

Our BA in International Relations and Development stands out through its blend of global theory, practical experience, and flexibility. You'll gain hands-on skills with tools used in real-world development projects, engage with innovative research, and tailor their studies with a range of optional modules. The dissertation offers you an opportunity for deep, personal exploration, while a strong global network and links to development and policy institutions enhance career prospects. You'll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in global development, governance, and more.

Our cutting-edge Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences programme covers a wide spectrum from sport performance to physical and mental health, ensuring that you graduate with the knowledge, skills and motivation to lead in a range of contexts.

At Birmingham, we believe that understanding the science behind sport and exercise not only enhances the performance of elite athletes, but also helps address some of the world’s greatest societal challenges, such as obesity, physical inactivity and unhealthy ageing.

Wherever your personal interests and professional aspirations lie, you will be able to tailor your studies as you progress through your degree with a choice from around 14 exciting and varied modules. Your learning activities will range from laboratory science in our outstanding custom-built Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences facility, to community engagement across our diverse home city. These experiences will help you to develop skills in both the fundamental sciences and their application in the real world.

Why study Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science BSc at Birmingham?

State-of-the-art facilities which include: research labs for Medical Imaging, Intelligent Robotics, HCI and security; Computer Science reference library; Robotics teaching labs and exclusive computing labs just computer science students

We are a leading centre for AI teaching and research in Europe and we are home to many acclaimed research groups

Year in Industry opportunities are available for you to gain skills and experience which will help to prepare you for a career after university

Friendly and sociable department, where staff and students harness great relationships

Flexible module choices in your third year allow you to tailor your education to suit your interests and strengths