Out on the south-west edge of Birmingham, in Bartley Green, Newman University began in 1968 as a Catholic teacher training college. It gained full university status in 2013. Education, psychology, sport and working with children and young people are still the core subjects. Classes are small, and staff tend to know students by name.
Bartley Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Official website: newman.ac.uk
1968
2013
Catholic university
Bartley Green, Birmingham
£12,500 – £15,000
International students, undergraduate and master's
£11,000 – £14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on newman.ac.uk before you apply.
BSc Psychology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
BA Education Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
MA Education
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Teacher training roots going back to 1968.
Small seminar-style classes.
A green campus beside Bartley Reservoir.
Many graduates become teachers, youth workers and social workers in the West Midlands.
Psychology and sport graduates move into health, education and coaching roles.
Eligible graduates can apply for the UK Graduate visa.
Undergrad
UCAS or direct
Postgrad
Direct application
The campus is in Bartley Green, a residential area about seven miles from the city centre, with buses to Selly Oak and New Street.
Birmingham is Britain's second city, with the Bullring, miles of canals and balti houses around Ladypool Road. Rent is far cheaper than London.
CAS from Newman University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduates apply through UCAS, ideally by the January equal-consideration deadline. International and postgraduate applicants can apply directly; allow at least three months for the CAS and visa.
Most courses start in September. A few postgraduate courses may offer a January start.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from Newman University after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
Psychology, education studies, sport and the MA in Education are popular. Undergraduate entry needs good school results and IELTS 6.0; master's entry needs a relevant degree and IELTS 6.5.
Newman offers a small number of international scholarships or fee discounts. Check the fees and funding page for the current year.
