Sport and Exercise Science clearing

University College Birmingham

Investing £300 million in its campuses, University College Birmingham is all about degrees that get you hired and practical support to get you through.

• Its higher education qualifications are hands-on and shaped by the needs of industry, while its generous cost of living support package includes up to £6,000 for all UK full-time undergraduates starting in September 2026. Not a loan. Not means-tested. No repayment.
• Courses are taught by experienced industry experts across its seven campuses in the heart of Birmingham, a hub of business districts, nightlife, cultural attractions, parks and entertainment.
• Subject areas range from business, finance, culinary arts, health, nursing, psychology and education to sport, hospitality, tourism, design, prosthetics, aviation, engineering, construction and lots more.
• Some courses have a 2-Day Degree option, meaning you only have to be on-campus two consecutive days a week, freeing up the rest of the week for work, caring responsibilities and other commitments.
• The university works with over 1,000 employers to benefit students through placements and guest speakers. It is accredited by the top industry bodies and organisations, is a centre for excellence across subjects such as tourism and is award-winning for subjects such as nursing.
• Placed in the top 25 universities in the UK for lecturers and teaching quality, the university is also first for career prospects in Birmingham, as voted for in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026.
• As well as the £6,000 Cost of Living Allowance, it also offers Kick-Start, up to £800 a year to pay for expenses such as uniform and food and drink.
• Alumni are MBE holders, multi-million-pound entrepreneurs and award-winning social enterprise leaders. From Birmingham to the South Pole, their impact is everywhere.