Welcome to Academic Tours / Summer Placements Services The Academic Tour is a short empirical journey with high-quality content. The programme is tailor-made, developed for a specific target group in a specific situation. Spread over a few days, participants visit several higher education institutes within one or more countries. These institutes are chosen for their expertise or experience in a particular field of higher education. The Tour is intentionally small-scale: the number of participants is limited to twenty. The Tour lasts several days, the amount of time necessary to digest the acquired knowledge and impressions.
» A high-quality tailor-made programme, designed around a relevant issue at the right moment
» An exchange of different points of view: tour participants do not choose for one aspect of ‘best practice’, but are able to judge and compare several cases
» Diverse working methods (interactive, participating, observing)
» Direct feedback and exchange of impressions and experiences
» Special requests can be met
» A focused expansion of participants’ international network and contacts
» In depth examination of subjects
In order to get an idea of the possibilities, view the Programme and the overview of projects of the past years.
» From a week to six weeks (please note that the fee varies)
» It could be organised any time of the year
Academic Tours
The Academic Tour is tailor-made, so there are several versions available e.g.
» Summer Placement Study & Training Programme for students studying diploma, honours, masters and doctorate in any fields e.g. management, computer sciences, engineering
» Academic tour for head teachers / principals / directors of colleges and further education providers.
» Academic tour for Lecturers, professors, and deans of universities
Business Tours
» Professionals from Business, Industry, Education, Government, Trade and Commerce
Under this category, applications are welcome from general manager, managing director, partner, CEO, owner, administrator, principal, and director of government, private and public business and services.
Graduates and qualified persons without relevant experience.
Under this category, applications are welcome from graduates and post graduates from the fields of business administration, individual members of business and professional associations and qualified individuals.
Special Interest Tours
Individuals interested in various fields such as construction, laws, investment, trading.
Language Tours
Where can you study, travel, learn, discover, and explore a new culture of British and Europe. Students studying at Colleges, higher education institutes, universities from overseas are welcome to join.
Themes will be presented in relation to strategic concepts. However, some topics demand a detailed approach. In that case, the target-group will consist of staff members or specialists in a particular field.
In order to get an idea of the possibilities, view the Programme and the overview of projects of the past years.
Study tour includes
- Bank of England
- London Stock Exchange
- Local public institute e.g. hospital, city council
Cultural tour include
London: Buckingham Palace, London Tower Bridge, the London Dungeon, Madame Tussauds, London Eye etc. Other famous cities and tourist place and national parks and castles
Academic Visits include
Top ranked universities e.g. Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Economics, Aston University
Business tour includes:
Industrial and Business Visits include multinational companies and corporate e.g. Cadbury world
Birmingham is, after London, the UK's largest city, but one with a big heart. It is now one of the most progressive, lively and dynamic cities in the United Kingdom.
The College is a young and swiftly growing college. A further aspect of the College’s profile is its strong international orientation. This profile appeals to students: students from all over the world.
The College aims to become a `globally' recognized destination to serve the needs of business and the community at local, national and international levels, which enables students to reach their full potential by providing a wide range of education and training opportunities within an excellent learning environment. To be successful the College is committed to working with high ranked UK universities, colleges, professional institutes, and accreditation bodies to provide career oriented excellent quality yet reasonably priced professional education and training.
Birmingham College designs, develops and delivers bespoke and specialist award, degree and non-degree programmes in association with world leaders in academic study and professional training. We cater for the emerging academic and business needs of the private industry and the public sector, professional associations and individual clients.
The College is located at prestigious premises known as the Birmingham and Midland Institute (the BMI), an attractive Grade II listed building, conveniently located in the centre of Birmingham where the city's business and commercial quarter meets the city's cultural centre. The BMI was Founded by an Act of Parliament in 1854. The B.M.I. has been at the heart of Birmingham's educational and cultural life for nearly 150 years. One of its early Presidents was the novelist Charles Dickens.
You can participate in workshops with the confidence that they are backed by university professors and lecturers.
- Value for money.
- Quality of teaching.
- Excellent learning facilities & modern learning environment e.g. state of -the art IT suite.
- Central location for easy access.
- A warm welcome, whatever your background.
- Collaborative links with industry and academic institutions.
- Credits awarded on Summer School workshops can be used to gain exemptions on our Masters programmes.
The College provides access to two computer rooms equipped with modern facilities and broadband Internet connection. The college has a Library that provides an extensive selection of books available for participants' use. The College's location in central Birmingham also allows access to a variety of academic institutions, cultural centres and leisure facilities.
The College will offer guaranteed accommodation at affordable cost. The College will also provide support for participants wishing to organize their own accommodation, providing lists of suitable hotels, hostels and bed and breakfast facilities.
The tuition fee varies and depends on the programme chosen. A tuition fee invoice and payment form will be sent to applicants once they have been accepted onto the programme. The full tuition fee is payable once the formal offer has been made. Further details regarding payment will be detailed on the invoice.
The College has 100% refund policy for which the original copy of VISA refusal letter issued by British Embassy is required. The College regards you as an overseas student for fee purpose and the fee must be paid in Sterling only. Please make a bank draft payable to Birmingham College. Students could transfer the tuition fees from their bank account to the College bank account directly also.
From the moment of arrival, staffs are on hand to welcome and support international students. It also offers a chance to meet fellow students in a relaxed atmosphere before studies begin. The programme covers everything from culture shock and using the underground to the differences in UK study methods and programme planning. The schedule also includes, free of charge, a guided tour of central Birmingham and a special night `out on the town'.
There are also plenty of ways to relax and enjoy life. There are sports facilities, including a state of the art health and fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, the shops, bars, restaurants and museums, Library, Canal, Cinemas are 5-15 minutes away from the College building.
All students are requested to take Travel insurance/health insurance before departing to the programme. The College will not be responsible / liable for any mishaps/accidents that may occur during your stay in the UK.
Please contact the college for more information.
Birmingham College
BMI Building
Margaret Street
Birmingham B3 3BS
Tel : 0121 212 0888
Fax : 0121 212 0666
Email :
in@bcol.co.uk Web :
www.bcol.co.uk 
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