welcome to Birmingham
Our Birmingham campus, which hosts both our legal and business courses, is situated in the heart of the UK’s second largest city.
About Birmingham
Birmingham is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities; a great place to live and work, it boasts one of the largest concentrations of law firms and lawyers outside of London.
Our Birmingham campus is located in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk away from the centre of the city and other universities – making it a great place to study. The campus has a café, allowing you to grab hot and cold food whilst on the go and, with great transport links and the Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station just round the corner, you’re never far from the rest of the UK.
The campus has an extensive law library that has a vocational and practitioner focus, affording the best tailored support for your studies, whatever your course. You can either study in our comfortable, user-friendly space or access books online when studying from home. Our courses feature regular workshops that enable you to interact with your fellow students and lecturers, bringing a collaborative approach to learning.
What sets this campus apart is the availability of real law court room furniture, giving you the chance to practise, get hands on experience and feel a part of the law profession before your career has even begun.
The iconic Birmingham Bullring shopping centre hosts all your favourite brands if you’re looking for some retail therapy, and the city itself is packed with bars, restaurants, theatres and sporting facilities for you to socialise in. You will have many opportunities to get involved in a rich sporting and social life at The University of Law Birmingham and have the option to start a society yourself.
Via our dedicated employability team, work experience opportunities are available to every student to help you boost your CV. The campus is close to leading law firms and chambers and we have strong links to both the business and legal community in the city that you can utilise.
We reserve a limited number of rooms each year for first-year undergraduate, foundation year, and international students through our nominated service providers at our main campus locations. These are purpose-built student accommodation, fully equipped with modern facilities, and offer a safe and secure living environment. They are either located close to campus or well-connected by public transport, ensuring a convenient commute. For more details, please visit the Accommodation section on our website.
At Birmingham, our lecturers and staff pride themselves on delivering the highest quality of legal and business education and are dedicated to helping you achieve your career ambitions. Our lecturers are industry professionals that will teach you the practical skills needed to kick start your career.
campusFACILITIES
Café
Student Common Room
Library
Free Wifi
Computer suites
Silent study area
Workshop rooms
Mock courtroom
informationBIRMINGHAM
Finding us
133 Great Hampton Street
Birmingham
B18 6AQ
Birmingham is 120 miles north-west of London and is well connected by major road and rail links.
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+44 (0) 800 289997Learn more about student accommodation in Birmingham on our dedicated hub page, explore your options and find out how we can support your search for a place to live.
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Whether your motivation is to meet other students, relax and unwind or burn a few calories, there is something to suit everyone.
At the beginning of each academic year students are invited to apply for positions on the Social Team, which is a group of students and staff that are responsible for organising social and charity activities for our community at the Birmingham campus. This team is supported by the Student Association.
Students organise and run the societies at our campuses, meaning you have the opportunity to suggest a society you’d like to take part in at the University and we’ll help you bring it to life.
Here are some of the clubs and societies that students have started and run previously at our Birmingham campus:
- Hiking Society
- Harry Potter Society
- Football Club
- Netball Club
- African Caribbean Society
- Islamic Society
We have an award-winning legal pro bono service available for all students looking to enhance their employability. With a range of national and regional clinics to get involved with there are plenty of opportunities to gain valuable experience.
visit usOpen Days
We run a number of open days, both on campus and virtually, throughout the year which offer an opportunity for you to explore our campuses and experience what it’s like to study with us.
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Paul is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years’ experience in executive leadership, headship and school improvement. He has driven strategic growth, curriculum innovation and staff development across diverse settings, consistently raising outcomes. Paul brings a collaborative, values-led approach and a proven record of transformational leadership to his role at The University of Law.
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FAQs About Birmingham Campus
What are the car parking options?
The best way to travel to our Birmingham campus is by public transport. Due to our city centre location and limited space, on-site parking is not available for students. There are a number of public car parks located nearby. For information on parking options and charges, please visit the Birmingham City Council website.
How easy is to get to campus by public transport?
Our Birmingham campus is located in the heart of the city centre, making it easy to reach by public transport. Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations are all within walking distance and provide direct links across the Midlands and beyond. Numerous bus and tram routes also serve the city centre, meaning students can commute conveniently whether they are travelling locally or from neighbouring towns and cities. For the latest routes, timetables and journey-planning information, visit Transport for West Midlands.
Is the Birmingham campus accessible?
Our Birmingham campus has lift access, accessible entrances, disabled toilets and a limited number of disabled parking spaces for blue badge holders, these are all in one building. For further information on campus accessibility for disabled students, view our Detailed Access Guide.
Is there support for disabled students?
If you require support, we can offer bookable appointments with our Disability and Inclusion Service, either online or face to face. We also have private meeting spaces available for appointments with students. You can find out more about the support available here.
Is accommodation within walking distance?
Unfortunately, we don’t provide accommodation for our students. However, we have partnered with Studentpad, a student accommodation search engine that can help you find somewhere suitable to live while you study with us. We also reserve a number of rooms with some of the UK's leading student accommodation providers. This means the proximity of the campus will depend on the location of the accommodation you do choose. Visit our accommodation page for more information on finding somewhere to live during your time with is.
What make the Birmingham campus unique?
Birmingham is one of the UK's fastest-growing professional centres, and our campus places students right in the middle of this. From major international law firms to innovative businesses and networking opportunities, students are immersed in a city where professional ambitions can become reality.
What is the average cost of living in Birmingham?
For most students, Birmingham provides a good balance of cost, quality of life and university experience. It can be difficult to give accurate cost of living information because every student’s situation is different. However you can visit the UK Cost of Living website to compare the average costs of our main campus cities, the information provided is based on data from the NatWest Student Living Index, Rightmove, Numbeo UK and the Office for National Statistics’ regional figures.
For more information, visit our Cost of living page and Save the Student’s Birmingham city guide.
What do current students enjoy most about here?
Students at our Birmingham campus enjoy making the most of the city's wide range of attractions and activities. Popular favourites include shopping at the Bullring, eating at Rudy's and enjoying a night out at Snobs. Students also love exploring local attractions such as Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and Tenpin bowling. For days out, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham are popular picks, while those looking for culture and entertainment enjoy watching performances by the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Are there open days or virtual tours available?
We run a number of Open Days throughout the year, both at our Birmingham campus and virtually. During our Open Days, you'll be able to explore our faciltiies and hear first-hand from our current students, academic staff and support teams to learn more about studying at The University of Law in Birmingham and to discover how we can support your ambition. Our virtual events are particularly beneficial for those who are unable to visit campus in person, including international students.
Book an Undergraduate Open Day.
Book an Postgraduate Open Day.
If you're unable to attend an Open Day event, we have a Virtual Tour of our Birmingham campus available.