University of Birmingham

We are committed to inclusivity and widening access to university to students of all backgrounds and circumstances.  We offer programmes and initiatives to help pave your way to a bright future.

Pathways to Birmingham
A suite of programmes open to eligible Year 12 and 13 students designed to support learners from under-represented groups in their access and transition to university.  Pathways to Birmingham (P2B) offers a chance to experience and learn more about university.  Once you complete a P2B programme, you also become eligible for a range of benefits including:

• An alternative offer of study at Birmingham (typically two grades below the standard offer, as advertised in the prospectus)
• Eligibility for enhanced funding
• A glimpse into university life and study including attending academic sessions and meeting current university students
• Connecting with the other students on the programme as well as university staff and students, and academics
• Getting vital support with your transition to university through activities like mentoring and bespoke events

To find out more visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/p2b

Contextual Offer Scheme

Our contextual offer scheme recognises the potential of students with unique challenges that might have impacted their achievement at school or college.  If you’re eligible, you’ll get an offer that is one grade lower than the typical offer.  You might eligible if you have been in local authority care (and documented it on your UCAS form) or if you have received Free School Meals in the last six years.