University College Birmingham is delighted to announce the launch of a £5,000 Cost of Living Allowance now available for students, designed to help ease the financial challenges faced with rising costs of higher education and living expenses. 

What’s new? 

The Cost of Living allowance - will be available to first year full-time undergraduate students starting in September 2025, who are eligible for funding under the terms of Student Finance England and who will pay their fees via a UK student loan (see this link for more information).  https://www.ucb.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/5k-to-help-fund-your-studies/

What’s currently offered at University College Birmingham? 

Our core curriculum offer at undergraduate level includes engineering, construction, digital, cyber, computer science, health, sport, nursing, physiotherapy, paramedic science, psychology, tourism, hospitality, food, nutrition, culinary arts, aviation and airport management, education, creative studies and a vast range of business, marketing, leadership, accounting and finance courses.   

How to find out more?  

For year 13 learners are interested in finding out more you can attend one of our upcoming open events 

Wednesday 4th December  
Saturday 18th January  

The link to book to the above dates is here. https://www.ucb.ac.uk/open-days/

Valuing Careers

  • Individuals: Career development can support individuals throughout their education and career; facilitating positive transitions, building career management skills and fostering career wellbeing.
  • The economy: Career development can support the economy by improving the efficiency of the labour market and promoting effective skills/knowledge development. 
  • Society: Career development can benefit society by promoting social justice and equity in education and work for all members of the community.

do you need advice

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to arrange a careers interview or require further information. Mrs S Beeton, Head of Careers sbeeton@sphs.uk.com