Birmingham Business School is part of the University of Birmingham, a Russell Group institution founded in 1900. It holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS — a mark held by fewer than 1% of business schools globally. Students benefit from strong employer links across finance, consulting, and manufacturing in one of the UK's largest business cities.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS — top 1% globally
Top 20 — QS World University Rankings 2024
Member — 24 leading UK research universities
93% of graduates employed or in further study within 15 months
Top 100 MBA — Financial Times 2023
MBA (Full-Time)
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc International Business
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
BSc Business Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
MSc Accounting & Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
MSc Human Resource Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS — fewer than 1% of schools worldwide hold all three.
Russell Group research culture — students access faculty publishing in leading academic journals.
Strong West Midlands employer network — HSBC, Deloitte, and Jaguar Land Rover recruit directly on campus.
Optional sandwich year available on undergraduate programmes — paid industry placement built into the degree.
Graduates enter banking, consulting, and manufacturing roles at firms including KPMG, PwC, and Unilever.
MSc Finance alumni report average starting salaries of £35,000–£45,000 in UK financial services.
MBA graduates move into senior management; 80% secure new roles or promotions within six months.
Strong pathways into FTSE 100 graduate schemes — the school sits inside a major UK recruiter target university.
Undergrad
31st January 2025 (UCAS deadline)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early, places fill by June
The school is set on the University of Birmingham's leafy Edgbaston campus, 3 miles from the city centre. On-campus student housing, libraries, and a gym are all within a short walk.
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city with a low cost of living compared to London. Over 80,000 students study here, and the city centre takes 10 minutes by train.
Unconditional university offer letter
Valid CAS number from university
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs
Valid passport (at least 6 months remaining)
Healthcare surcharge payment (IHS)
English language test results (IELTS or equivalent)
