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What you need to do next

Ready to take the next step on your postgraduate journey? Now that you have received an offer for your postgraduate or direct entry programme, here's what you'll need to do before you join us.

   

  • 1. Accept your offer

    If you decide to accept your offer, a contract will form between you and the University. Please review the student contract for your rights, obligations, and the University’s commitments, accessible through the ‘Respond to Offer’ link in your applicant portal.

    You can secure your place by responding by the date indicated in your offer letter and clicking the ‘Respond to Offer’ link to accept; this deadline pertains to offer acceptance, not condition fulfilment.

    Need more time? Please contact us, as without an extension your offer may be declined on your behalf.

    Accept your offer

  • 2. Submit any outstanding documents

    If your offer is conditional on a degree, your offer letter will specify the required level. Upon receiving your degree results, upload a copy of your degree certificate and final transcript, one confirming the award and overall grade.

    Note: unofficial transcripts/screenshots aren't accepted.

    Certain programs require original document submission; check your offer letter for specifics. Follow the instructions carefully to submit the correct documents.

    Log in to your portal

Remember to pay your deposit

International students applying for taught postgraduate programmes are required to pay a non-refundable £3000 deposit to secure their place. This can be paid via the link in your applicant portal and will be deducted from the tuition fee at registration. The deposit will be a compulsory condition of your offer and you will not be able to register for the programme until it has been received.

International tuition fee deposits

  • 3. Complete Online Registration

    If you have accepted your offer, met the conditions and received your unconditional acceptance notification via the applicant portal, you will receive a communication from the University before the start of your programme regarding Online Registration.

    This email will include your registration details (such as where and how to register) and other important information about the start of term.

    Complete your online registration

  • 4. Join us at Welcome Week

    Welcome is a good opportunity to settle in, make new friends, discover Birmingham (aka Brum), and to feel prepared for your studies. As we head towards January, we'll update these pages with lots of useful information, resources, and handy tips from our current students.

    Welcome week starts on 5 January 2026 and teaching will begin on Monday 12 January. You will receive more information about getting ready for welcome in the coming weeks.

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