Overview
As a student-centred Birmingham Newman University's challenging yet supportive learning environment will enable you to engage with theories and concepts, discuss ideas with your tutors and become independent learners and creative thinkers able to make a difference in the world.
Ensuring the degrees offered are relevant to the modern world is also a key feature at Birmingham Newman. All full-time degrees have a work placement module and an important part of the curriculum is developing transferable skills useful for further study or employment after graduation. Many of the courses at Newman are developed in consultation with employers to ensure the course content is relevant and provides transferable skills valued by graduate employers.
The Birmingham Newman campus is arranged around a series of inner quadrangles of lawns and trees. Halls of residence provide bedrooms for over 200 students, conveniently adjacent to the teaching areas and well-stocked library. Over £20 million has been invested in improving the campus for students, including a vibrant new-build entrance and state-of-the-art library, creating a modern and attractive learning environment, a new hall of residence and new teaching spaces. Further developments are still ongoing to improve life on campus.
Services
The International Office at Birmingham Newman University assists students with pre-arrival guidance, and visa applications, and provides ongoing support during their studies. They offer a comprehensive orientation programme to help international students adjust to life in the UK, covering topics such as academic expectations, cultural differences, and essential services on campus.
Rankings
- 90th in the Times Good University Guide 2025
- 71st in the Guardian University Guide 2025
Birmingham Newman University has more than doubled the amount of world-leading research carried out by its academics, according to the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF). 94% of publications in English Language and Literature were rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
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Accommodation
Birmingham Newman University have a range of great accommodation options, including brand-new halls that opened in January 2018. All halls are located on campus, allowing you to feel a part of our active student community, and providing easy access to our on-site facilities.
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