What you need to do next
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.
Accept your offer
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.
Teacher Training and MA Social Work
If you have applied to Teacher Training or MA Social Work programmes, you will need to accept your offer in a different way.
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Teacher training: To firmly accept this offer of a place you will need to reply online through gov.uk.
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MA Social Work: You will need to enter your firm and insurance choices via UCAS. If you do not reply by the deadline specified by UCAS, they will decline your offer by default.
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.
Log in to your portal
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.
Guidance for international students
Is your offer conditional on English Language?
If your offer is conditional on English Language you may wish to take one of our presessional English classes, on successful completion of the course you will have met the English Language condition of your offer.
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.
Explore accommodation options
Use our guide to help you find the most suitable accommodation options for your needs.
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 (from July onwards) regarding Online Registration.
Complete your 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.
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 September, we'll update these pages with lots of useful information, resources, and handy tips from our current students.
Find out what's happening
Welcome 2025 begins on Monday 22 September, with Arrivals Weekend taking place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September. Teaching for the 2025/26 academic year will begin on Monday 30 September.
Helpful links
Understanding your postgraduate offer
Not sure what your offer means? Explore the difference between conditional and unconditional offers and find out how to accept your place.
Funding and Scholarships
This section was built with international students in mind. Use our step-by-step guide to figure out what you need to do after receiving your offer.
Advice for international students
Find out about what you need to do with your VISA, our accommodation gaurantee for international students and advice before you travel.