Ulster University's London and Birmingham campuses deliver Ulster University degrees in partnership with QA Higher Education, in city-centre buildings in London and Birmingham. They are best known for career-focused Master's degrees in business, project management, computing, cyber security and data science, with three intakes a year. Choose them for an Ulster University degree in England's two largest cities.
London and Birmingham, United Kingdom
Official website: qa.ulster.ac.uk
Ulster University, Northern Ireland
QA Higher Education
City-centre sites in London and Birmingham
£14,000 – £17,000
International students, undergraduate and Master's; living costs vary by city
£11,000 – £16,000
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 qa.ulster.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc International Business with Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BSc Business Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Ulster University degrees taught in London and Birmingham city centres.
Three intakes a year — January, May and September.
Career-focused Master's with optional placements on some courses.
Smaller classes than a traditional large campus.
Graduates move into business, project and IT roles with employers in London and the Midlands.
Data science and cyber security graduates enter technology and consulting roles.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
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The campuses are modern city-centre teaching buildings with classrooms, computer labs and student services rather than residential campuses, so most students rent privately.
London offers the UK's largest job market with the highest rents, while Birmingham is the UK's second city, with lower living costs and a big student population. The two are 80 minutes apart by train.
CAS from Ulster University
Proof of funds for your campus city
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for the January, May and September intakes. International applicants should apply at least two to three months before the start date to leave time for the CAS and visa.
Most courses start in January, May and September, including international business with project management, data science, cyber security and the MBA. Check the course page for your chosen city.
You need a Student route visa. Ulster University issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds for your campus city, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
International business with project management, data science, cyber security and the MBA are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or equivalent and IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
Tuition discounts and scholarships are sometimes available for early payment or specific intakes. Ask the admissions team for current awards before you apply, as they change between intakes.
