Birmingham Newman
Library and main approach

Undergraduate and postgraduate study

At Birmingham Newman University, higher education should be accessible, inclusive and transformative. Degrees are designed to grow confidence, develop skills and prepare you for a meaningful future. Every undergraduate course includes work-related learning through placements, live projects or community engagement.

Nursing and health

Nursing, mental health nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, paramedic science, speech and language therapy, and health and social care.

Education and teacher training

Primary and secondary routes into teaching, childhood and professional studies, and PGCE programmes with QTS for September 2027.

Psychology and counselling

Psychology, talking therapies, developmental science with neurodiversity, and clinical applications of psychology.

Business and computing

Accounting and finance, business, MBA, international business management, computer science, data science and applied artificial intelligence.

Humanities and law

English, history, applied humanities, philosophy, religion and ethics, law, criminology and professional policing.

Sport and chaplaincy

Sport degrees alongside chaplaincy awards, including paediatric and maternity chaplaincy and the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies.

Known by name

Small classes and approachable lecturers. A Student Success Team supports wellbeing and academic progress.

Foundation years

If you want a gentler start, foundation pathways lead into the honours degree with the same campus support.

Flexible postgraduate study

Many master’s and certificate courses can be taken part-time, with some blended options for people already in work.