About the Institution
In the 1960s, changes were made to the higher education system creating an expansion of polytechnics as a more vocationally orientated alternative to the typical university. The City of Birmingham Education Committee was invited to submit a scheme for the establishment of a polytechnic bringing together a number of different colleges in the city in 1967. Late in 1969, the post of director of the polytechnic was advertised. Although the city lagged behind other parts of the country Birmingham finally gained a polytechnic in 1971—then the 27th in the UK[8]—designated by the Education Secretary Margaret Thatcher as the City of Birmingham Polytechnic. It was formed initially out of five colleges. Some of the colleges' staff fought against the merger[9] but later changed their minds. The colleges were: Birmingham College of Art and Design (originally the Birmingham Government School of Design, founded in October 1843); Birmingham School of Music (developed as a department of the Birmingham and Midland Institute around 1859); Birmingham College of Commerce (established in the early 20th century as a branch school of the Birmingham Central Technical College, which went on to become Aston University); South Birmingham Technical College (opened in 1961); North Birmingham Technical College (formerly Aston Technical College, opened in 1966). The latter's new Perry Barr campus (which began construction in 1971) became the centre of the new Polytechnic, although the institution continued to have a number of different campuses spread across the city. This has sometimes been seen as a weakness of the polytechnic, with the dispersal of sites considered confusing to visitors. Site of Perry Barr (later City North) campus before building began in the early 1970s In the early 1970s, the Perry Barr campus was the site of building work for what later became the centrepiece of the polytechnic: the Attwood and Baker buildings. Later in the 1970s, the campus was increased in size with the building of what later became the Cox, Dawson, Edge, Feeney and Galton buildings. In the early 1980s, the William Kenrick Library was added to the site. Although smaller buildings were subsequently constructed, this is largely the Perry Barr campus as
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Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Bachelor of Arts in Animation
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption)
Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with Design for Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with Garment Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Retail Management
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
Higher National Diploma in Fine Art
Higher National Diploma in Gemmology
Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and Business
Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy and Management
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Top-up)
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Advertising
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Security
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Electronics
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Computing
Bachelor of Science in Games Design and Production
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (RIBA Part I Exemption)
Higher National Certificate in Building Services Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Building Surveying
Higher National Certificate in Construction
Higher National Certificate in Construction
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Economics
Bachelor of Science in Construction Quantity Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Estate Management Practice
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Arts in Children and Integrated Professional Care
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Studies Top Up
Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education with QTS
Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Electronics
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Management of Manufacturing Systems
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Motorsports Technology
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Health and Well-being Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Health and Well-being Individuals and Communities
Bachelor of Science in Health and Well-being - Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN – Adult
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama
Bachelor of Arts in English and Media
Bachelor of Arts in English Language with English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts in English and Media
Bachelor of Science in Film Production and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Film Technology and Special Effects
Higher National Diploma in Media & Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (Journalism)
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (Media Photography)
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (Music Industries)
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (Public Relations)
Bachelor of Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Arts in Community and Applied Dance Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Community and Applied Theatre
Bachelor of Arts in Popular Music Practice
Bachelor of Arts in Stage Management
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
Performance and Event Design
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Investigation
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Policing
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Housing Studies
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Master of Arts in Architectural Design
Master of Arts in Architectural Practice
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice (RIBA Part III Exemption)
Master in Architecture
Master of Arts in Art and Design
Master of Arts in Art and Education
Master of Arts in Art
Health and Well-being
Master of Arts in Art
Practice and Education
Master of Arts in Arts and Project Management
Master of Arts in Contemporary Curatorial Practice
Master of Science in Business Computing
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computing
Master of Science in Data Networks and Security
Master of Science in Enterprise Systems Management
Master of Science in Gamer Camp: Pro
Video Games Development
Master of Arts in Gamer Camp: Pro
Video Games Development
Postgraduate Certificate in Web Technology
Master of Arts in Property Development
Postgraduate Certificate in Property Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Property Development
Master of Arts in Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Master of Arts in Spatial Planning
Postgraduate Certificate in Spatial Planning
Postgraduate Diploma in Spatial Planning
Master of Science in Automotive Calibration and Control
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering
Master of Science in Data Networks and Security
Master of Science in Enterprise Systems Management
Master of Science in Logistics
Master of Science in Logistics By Flexible Delivery
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Project Management
Master of Science in Quality Management
Master of Science in Sound Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Sound Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Sound Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in English
Master of Arts in English Linguistics (Distance Learning)
Postgraduate Certificate in English Linguistics (Distance Learning)
Postgraduate Diploma in English Linguistics (Distance Learning)
Master of Arts in Writing
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
Master of Arts in Creative Industries and Cultural Policy
Master of Arts in Digital Arts in Performance
Master of Arts in Events and Exhibition Management
Master of Arts in Freelance Photography
Master of Arts in Freelancing and Journalism Enterprise
Master of Arts in Global Media Production
Master of Arts in International Broadcast Journalism
Master of Arts in International Journalism
Master of Arts in Acting
Master of Arts in Acting: The British Tradition
Postgraduate Certificate in Music
Master in Music
Advanced Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Professional Performance)
Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Specialist Performance)
Master of Music in Performance and Pedagogy
Master of Arts in Professional Voice Practice
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last checked on: 15 January 2012
