Study online with Birmingham

Why study online?

• Flexible Learning: Our large range of online courses are designed to allow you to work at your own pace around your family, work and other life commitments.
• Access to Resources: Wherever you are in the world, you will have access to your online learning material allowing you to study at your own pace whilst also supported by world leading academics and researchers.
• Dynamic and Interactive Learning: You will have access to the latest in digital media to experience more dynamic and interactive learning. Our course design encourages participation and connectivity with interactive assignments and digital resources.

Why Choose Birmingham?

As one of the largest providers of distance learning in the UK, we offer you a prestigious online education that matches the on-campus experience, taught by the same expert professors and lecturers.

• Online Courses Made For You: We are a leader in online learning, with more than 20 years’ experience of offering diverse, high quality distance learning courses
• Global Connections: You will become part of our alumni community and build a network of like-minded professionals. We can support you in your job search with our Careers Network, linking you to global opportunities to launch or elevate your career.
• Industry focused: Birmingham postgraduates are highly sought after. We are in the top five most targeted universities in the UK by top employers (High Fliers Research - The Graduate Market in 2021/22) demonstrating our commitment to you and your future.

Supporting your online study

Here at Birmingham we pride ourselves with the support we provide to our students. We will support you throughout your entire online student journey from the application process all the way through to graduationand careers network.

• Application process: From choosing the right course through to completing your application. We will help and support you throughout the application process
• While You Study: Online learning students can expect the same level of support as a campus based student. Students will benefit from experienced academic staff, tutors, support staff and our wellbeing resource, which includes 24-hour online support through UBHeard
• After Graduation: The support doesn't end when you complete your course. You will have access to our Careers Network teams to prepare you with the skills you need for life after graduation and building your career