Student reviews for University College Birmingham

Best program in world for food & hospility industry

I was initially going to go to university in Denmark, but UCB caught my eye because of the content of its Business Enterprise course and the opportunity to do a placement. My current year-long placement for BMW is focused on working on supply chain and logistics projects. UCB provided me with a huge level of support when I was seeking out work p...

I looked at a number of different universities for this course but the moment I stepped into UCB’s bakeries I felt like I belonged. My favourite part of the degree so far has been the Artisan Bread module. Before I started university I really felt as though that kind of baking was a weakness of mine, so I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. But...

Before I started my studies at University College Birmingham, I was unsure what I wanted to achieve from my degree. As the years went on, my education and experiences developed and I started to appreciate how many pathways my degree could open, whether it would be directly into industry or into more education. Towards the end of my second yea...

I studied NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy at UCB. After which, my tutor encouraged me to continue my studies at university level as I wanted to pursue a career that revolved around customers and sales. I received a lot of advice and I found that UCB’s Marketing Management course was what I wanted. Since I’d already studied at UCB, I knew I w...

I want to be an events planner, ideally for weddings, in Nigeria where I’m originally from and where events planning is a growing market. I’ve loved the whole course at UCB, particularly putting on a function, ‘A Night in Greece’, for the public. I felt the pressure because I wanted it to be a success, but that’s the good thing about UCB – th...

I chose UCB as I was already studying here for my previous course. For me, it seemed simple as I already knew the lecturers and loved the diverse group of students that are a part of my course. There are many modules I have found interesting, my favourites being the marketing modules because I am interested in the mindset behind every adverti...

The opportunity to do a fortnight’s work placement at a school for children with special educational needs (SEN) was something I hadn’t seen offered at any of the other universities I looked at. I then chose to study my masters at UCB because of the incredibly positive experience I had doing my PGCE. The unwavering support of my tutors, both at ...

Having a degree accredited by the Russell Group University of Birmingham was a big draw me when choosing where to study for her master’s. The course came highly recommended and I believe the accreditation and CMI partnership will make me stand out as a graduate. As part of my master’s, we have been working with professionals from various i...

I was aware of the University’s areas of expertise and all the advantages for students. In addition, this particular course had a really inspiring range of modules – pushing me not only to sign up for the course, but to strive for a distinction grade once I was there. The possibility of a six-month work placement was also really appealing. I ...

I chose UCB for a variety of reasons. Above all, the university came well-recommended by previous students, particularly as far as my chosen course was concerned. I must say the best part of the course were the opportunities to put the theory into practice. Through the effort of the course leaders and because the UCB Event Management course ...

UCB’s manageable size means you have a much more personal relationship with lecturers and other members of staff, which makes accessing all the services they have to offer very easy. The best part of my course so far has definitely been my placements. They have enabled me to sample different career options, shadow professionals and really get...

I chose to come to UCB after attending Unifest. From then I knew that I wanted to attend the university. The atmosphere and the staff are lovely and they make sure that they provide you with all the support they can. I love everything about the course I’m studying and there is nothing that I can fault. My tutor has been fantastic, the placem...

I had been working in retail for ten years when I decided to go back to education. I loved the look of the modules on UCB’s Health and Social Care degree, and after having a tour of the University and seeing how helpful, approachable and friendly all of the staff were, I knew it was the place for me. I’m currently doing a placement at a brain...

I started UCB in 2013 completing a Hospitality and Tourism Management Foundation course last year. The University just felt like a perfect match for me – Birmingham is a big city full of life and the opportunities to work and study abroad were very interesting. My placement was in one of the biggest JW Marriotts in the world, in Indianapolis,...

Graduating from University College Birmingham with Hospitality and Tourism Management allowed me to develop excellent analytical skills and improve my problem-solving ability in the work place. I am now pursuing an MBA International Human Resource where I implement the strategy I learned at UCB. This has given me a solid understanding of the...

I gained 8 years’ experience in the hospitality and aviation industry in Lahore, Pakistan but I decided that I needed to convert my previous studies in India and apply for a British degree. I had heard a lot of good reports about UCB and therefore I applied to undertake a ‘top-up’ degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. On account of being...

I wanted a career in hotel management, so I found UCB a perfect choice. It balanced by social life, work commitments and gave me great opportunities. I also had the option of taking a work placement in the USA, which I took full advantage of. This is a great course that allows you to learn all about the hospitality industry while giving you ...

For me, there was no best part of coming to UCB – it was a combination of many factors. Personal growth was one of these factors, as the University is so diverse because of the amount of international students. I was able to learn about these cultures and open my mind to new understandings. The lecturers are brilliant, and they keep the lectures...

UCB is a recognised and well-established university known for their hospitality courses as well as bring accredited by the University of Birmingham, and that’s why I chose to study here. My lecturers were great and gave me invaluable guidance and support during my time at university. I also enjoyed spending time in their new campus, McIntyre...

I came from China and decided to study in Birmingham because London is too expensive, but to be honest UCB has been fantastic. Everything is very convenient. Birmingham is ideal for overseas students, it's a dynamic city and the people are very friendly. The modules in this course provide an excellent background to the hospitality and events ...

I chose UCB because it is a multicultural university offering different courses to everyone. They make students from all over the world feel welcome. The best part of my course was my placement where I learned and experienced what it is like working in the industry. I now work as a Food and Beverage Assistant and meet many people on a daily ...

I met a UCB representative at a university fair in Warsaw, Poland. After speaking to them, I conducted my own research and discovered that UCB is one of the best for studying hospitality and tourism. I also really liked everything I read about Birmingham. I loved everything about my course. The lecturers were very supportive, open-minded and...

My entire experience as a master’s student at UCB was so positive, it’s hard to pinpoint what might have been the best thing about it for me. UCB has a multicultural feel and the residential trips and extra activities made it easy to make friends. I was also pleased at how affordable and secure my accommodation was, as it was quite intimi...

I'm from France and I felt I wanted to study in another country to gain a different experience. I found a university in France that has a partnership with UCB and I discovered UCB had a good international reputation for its hospitality courses. I really wanted to discover how things are taught in England (it is extremely different from universit...