Mature students add diversity and experience to the learning community and we encourage applications from people over the age of 21 at entry who may not meet the standard programme entry requirement.
For undergraduate students your Admissions Tutor will be happy to advise on the suitability of your qualifications and experience and may invite you to attend an informal interview before you submit your UCAS form. Depending on the programme, you may be asked to take a test or bring a piece of written work.
Access course
Undergraduate students may need to take an Access course before applying. This is a pre-university course for mature students returning to study, offered by colleges country-wide.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
Through the APL process the University can give credit towards part of a programme for traditional study or course-based learning taken by an undergraduate or postgraduate student before entry. The University may also give entry to a programme through APL.
Learning that has been acquired before entry to the course through life or work experience may also be recognised, this is called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning.
For more information please see the Introduction to APL web page at www.marketing.bham.ac.uk/admissions/apl-introduction.htm
Learn more
For advice on specific courses, contact the Admissions Tutor listed in the course entry or visit the relevant department's website.
For general advice, email: admissions@bham.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)121 415 8900
Our online prospectuses contain all the information you will need to help you choose the right course.
As a mature student, it’s likely that you’ll have a number of added commitments, and we provide a range of support services designed to help you cope with these pressures, for further information please see the following websites:
