Overview
UCB is in the heart of Birmingham, a city with one of the youngest, most diverse populations in Europe – not to mention more than 65,000 students.
There is nowhere quite like University College Birmingham. Not only are we Europe’s leading specialist in management courses for the culinary arts, hospitality and tourism management, but we are also situated in the heart of one of Britain’s most vibrant cities. Our students enjoy the best of both worlds, academic and cultural.
Our vocational degree courses, experienced tutors and strong links with business give students the skills they need to tackle a career in a range of rapidly expanding industries. As well as excellent tuition, we pride ourselves on being a friendly place to study. As specialists, we are not a huge university: our facilities are spread over three sites within a few minutes’ walk of each building.
Students are never just a number at UCB: our doors are always open to help and support you throughout your studies. In short, as a learning and life experience, UCB is hard to match.
Post Study Work Visa
The UK Government has confirmed that the Graduate Immigration "Post Study Work" Route will open on 1 July 2021. The route will allow the UK to retain the brightest and the best international students to contribute to society and the economy post-study.
The route allows international students who complete a degree at undergraduate level or above in the summer of 2021 the opportunity to apply to stay in the UK to work or look for work at any skill level for two years.
This is excellent news for our students, who will have the opportunity to gain experience and build on their careers in the UK after graduating. Our HIRED careers, employability and placements service can support you to gain work experience during your studies at University College Birmingham.
For further information on this route, please visit the GOV.UK website and UKCISA.
For specific enquiries please email visa-advice@ucb.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please find the entry level requirements below for students from Jamaica.
Masters Degrees - MA/MSc
Holders of the Bacharel or Licenciado will be considered for postgraduate Masters degree courses.
Applicants applying for the MSc Finance & Accounting, please note the following entry requirements
* applicant should have studied in a closely-related discipline that will enable you to meet the academic rigour of the course and understand the finance and accounting modules.
Bachelor Degrees - BA/BSc
Applicants holding the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE) with two Grade II or four grade III double-unit subjects will be accepted for direct entry to undergraduate degrees.
Applicants holding 'A' Level Certificates will be considered against the standard UCAS tariff for any Undergraduate Degree programme.
Applicants who have studied an Associate Degree in a related area will be considered for entry onto the first year of an Undergraduate Degree programme.
International Foundation Diploma - IFD
Applicants holding 5 passes at Ordinary Level or in their Caribbean Examinations Council (Grades 1 - 3) will be considered for the International Foundation Diploma.
English entry requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need a recognised English Language qualification to meet the entry requirements onto a degree programme.
Masters MA/Msc
A minimum of Grade III in English in the Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate or one of the following:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A/AS English Language | Grade C |
| A/AS English Language and Literature combined | Grade B |
| AQA Level 2 certificate in English language | Grade C |
| Cambridge: English Advanced | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English First | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English Key | |
| Cambridge: English Preliminary | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English Proficiency | Minimum 180 |
| European Baccalureate English (English 1) | 6.5 |
| GCSE English Language | Grade C or Grade 4 |
| IELTS | Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| IGCSE English as a first Language | Grade C |
| IGCSE English as a second Language | Grade C |
| International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language and Literature combined) | Grade 5 |
| International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language Syllabus A) | Grade 4 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate English | Grade C |
| NCUK International Foundation Year: English for Academic Purposes Module | Grade C |
| Password English Test | Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of at least 50 with no less than 42 in any area |
| Scottish Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages (Syllabus C222) | Grade B |
| SQA Higher or Advanced Higher English | Grade C |
| SQA Intermediate 2 English or National 5 English | Grade B |
| TOEFL IBT (not taken in the UK) | Overall 75, Minimums: Reading 12; Listening 11; Speaking 17; Writing 20 |
| TOEIC (Only if taken outside the UK) | Overall 785, Listening 400; Reading 385; Writing 150; Speaking 160 |
| Trinity | ISE II in all four skills |
| UCB English Proficiency Test | B2 with no less than B2- in each component |
Bachelors BA/BSc
A minimum of Grade III in English in the Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate or one of the following:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A/AS English Language | Grade C |
| A/AS English Language and Literature combined | Grade B |
| AQA Level 2 certificate in English language | Grade C |
| Cambridge: English Advanced | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English First | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English Key | |
| Cambridge: English Preliminary | Minimum 160 |
| Cambridge: English Proficiency | Minimum 180 |
| European Baccalureate English (English 1) | 6.5 |
| GCSE English Language | Grade C or Grade 4 |
| IELTS | Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| IGCSE English as a first Language | Grade C |
| IGCSE English as a second Language | Grade C |
| International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language and Literature combined) | Grade 5 |
| International Baccalureate (Standard or Higher Level English Language Syllabus A) | Grade 4 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate English | Grade C |
| NCUK International Foundation Year: English for Academic Purposes Module | Grade C |
| Password English Test | Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of at least 50 with no less than 42 in any area |
| Scottish Higher English for Speakers of Other Languages (Syllabus C222) | Grade B |
| SQA Higher or Advanced Higher English | Grade C |
| SQA Intermediate 2 English or National 5 English | Grade B |
| TOEFL IBT (not taken in the UK) | Overall 75, Minimums: Reading 12; Listening 11; Speaking 17; Writing 20 |
| TOEIC (Only if taken outside the UK) | Overall 785, Listening 400; Reading 385; Writing 150; Speaking 160 |
| Trinity | ISE II in all four skills |
| UCB English Proficiency Test | B2 with no less than B2- in each component |
International Foundation Diploma - IFD
IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0 (no individual band below 4.5)
Please note: Language skills can deteriorate over time if not used, UCB will only consider an English qualification if it has been taken in the last 24 months. If your English qualification was awarded over 2 years ago, you will have to sit the UCB English Proficiency Test.
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