Online learning at Birmingham
Online learning at Birmingham allows you to fit your studies around your other commitments. As one of the largest providers in the UK, we offer a prestigious online education that matches the on-campus experience. You'll receive all the benefits of a University of Birmingham degree, with the added flexibility to study at a time and place that suits you. Sign up to our mailing list to find out more.
Why study online?
Discover online learningOnline learning presents a modern and more flexible learning alternative for working professionals around the world. Accessible across multiple devices wherever you are, our online learning platform allows you to study while maintaining control over daily schedules in a way that goes beyond that of an on-campus degree.
Why choose Birmingham?
Our teaching, on demandWe are a leader in online learning, with more than 20 years' experience of offering diverse, high quality distance learning courses. Our future-focused teaching and supervision will help you take your skills and career to the next level. From application through to graduation, we will support you throughout your exciting online learning journey.
Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.
Hear from our graduatesWe are the most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024). Our graduate stories highlight the achievements of Birmingham alumni and the way the University shaped their journey.
I was a little bit anxious about being a distance learner at first. I knew that I wasn't going to be in that classroom environment, and I wasn't sure how I would respond to that when I was working on this higher education work, but actually the level of support was incredible.
Celebrating 125 years of achievement
Celebrate 125 years of BirminghamOur 125th anniversary marks a legacy of driving change and shaping society ever since Queen Victoria granted our Royal Charter in 1900. Through our ambitious and progressive approach to education and research, we are proud to have fostered a global community of leaders and problem-solvers.
Chat to our students
Chat to our studentsWe have one of the UK's largest postgraduate communities. Our 14,000+ postgraduates make up around 40% of our student population. Chat directly with our postgraduates and hear what they have to say about studying at Birmingham.