January to April/May courses 2027
It’s not too late – start university in 2027
Missed the September intake? It’s not too late to start your university journey.
Our January and spring start courses provide flexible entry points throughout the academic year, allowing you to begin your studies without waiting until next September.
Whether you’re looking for a career change, returning to education after a break, or aiming to develop your professional skills, Birmingham Newman University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses starting in January, April and May 2027.
Why start in January?
- Don’t wait until September to begin your degree
- Join a welcoming and supportive university community
- Flexible study options for career changers and mature learners
- Student finance available for eligible courses
- Start working towards your career goals sooner
Ready to start your journey?
Explore our January, April and May start courses below and discover the right option for you.
These courses fall into our 2026/27 academic cycle. For 2027/28 fees, please see Student Finance.
Next Open Day
- Saturday 21 November 2026
January courses
English (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- Q310
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- 8C5F
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Master of Arts in Education (online)
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 3 years
PGCE Primary (3-11) with QTS
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Applied Humanities (Accelerated degree) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- Y002
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 2 years
Counselling Studies and Working with Children, Young People and Families (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- B942
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 4 years
Applied Humanities (Accelerated degree) Online BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- Y003
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 2 years
International Business Management MSc
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Higher Education Practice PG Cert
- Start date:
- January 2027
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Leading Safeguarding in Education PG Cert
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Advanced Computer Science MSc
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Computer Science (conversion) MSc
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
April / May courses
Master of Arts in Education (online)
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Part-time
- Length:
- 3 years
Applied Humanities (Accelerated degree) Online BA (Hons)
- Start date:
- Various
- UCAS Code:
- Y003
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 2 years
International Business Management MSc
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
Adult Nursing MSc
- Start date:
- April 2027
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 2 years
Mental Health Nursing MSc
- Start date:
- April 2027
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 2 years
Master of Business Administration
- Start date:
- Various
- Study Mode:
- Full-time
- Length:
- 1 years
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