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Student Services
Facilities & Infrastructure
Name |
Area Sq. M |
Area Sq. Ft |
Capacity (seating) |
Lyttelton Lecture Theatre |
|
|
265 |
John Lee Lecture Theatre |
|
|
115 |
Dickens Conference Room |
160 |
1721 |
150 |
John Peek Conference Room |
79 |
850 |
60 |
Meeting Room 14 |
27 |
290 |
25 |
Meeting Room 16 |
27 |
290 |
25 |
Meeting Room 21 |
27 |
290 |
25 |
Meeting Room 22 |
23 |
247 |
18 |
Ryland Room |
23 |
247 |
18 |
H W Woodward Room |
23 |
247 |
18 |
Gallery Room |
|
|
100 |
Computing Services
The students have access to two modern PC Suits; with built in application networked printing facilities and self-service photocopiers.College Library
We are committed to give students core books to all modules or keep 20 copies of each core module at the College. Course related books: one or two copies of all non-core or essential books requested. A wide range of resources and services including texts, periodicals, journals are available. Additional to the core books, books recommended by lecturers are also available for extra reading. A request from students for a new book related to the course can be fulfilled within 7 days.BMI Library
The BMI also includes The Birmingham Library, founded in 1779 and contains 100,000 volumes. The library located at the first floor.Birmingham city Council's Central Library is next to the College
Birmingham city's Central Library is less then a minute walking distance from the College. The Library is full of resources, equipped with modern IT facilities. We make our students member of the Library and Students could borrow up to 10 books at a time if required.In the UK, students are expected to be proactive when choosing what to read from their reading lists. Librarians do not provide lists of suggested books and they do not select books for you. The College library may not stock all of the books on your reading list and it might be necessary to visit one of the many excellent libraries to be found in Birmingham.
Access to University resources
All students at enrolment will be provided with library cards and ID cards enabling them to have access to the partner universities library.You will also be given individual username and passwords so that you can have access to the universities online recourses and services.
Refreshments Service
There is a room available for students to socialise and use for refreshments.There is a beautiful cafe and restaurant is based in the building. All newspapers and magazines are available students to read.
Sports facilities
Based in the city centre, you will have access to many fitness centres and gyms in the local area. As well as a chance to join badminton teams, tennis teams, and off course cricket clubs!Welfare and support services
The Student Welfare Service is committed to: providing up to date practical advice, information and support for Birmingham College students particularly relating to finance, immigration, childcare, health promotion and legal matters; providing high quality pastoral support for all students; offering advice and information on student welfare issuesCounseling Service
Being an international student can be a very stressful time, away from families and friends in a different culture and environment. The counselling service is available to all students and staff. You do not have to be ill to benefit from counselling - counselling is for anybody. If we can not help you ourselves we will help you find someone that can help.On enrolment each students is provided with an academic tutor, whom you can communicate with regards to any academic, personal issues you have during your study. They will act as your councillors, and when they feel you might require additional help and support.
If we can not help you ourselves we will make sure that you find someone that can!
Cultural change
Being a small establishment, and supported by multi-lingual staff, the college understands the needs of overseas students and therefore places a high value by offering cultural support. This is reflected in very high retention rate of students wanting to remain with Birmingham College. For example, the college offers a pick-up service from airport and rail station for all new students; involvement in cultural festivals and local societies. The cultural value derived from these offerings is significant.Health / medical services
All students get free health and medical services free of charge due to their status as international students. The College makes sure that all students register with GP and receive National Health Service card. It is a must requirement of the College. Addition to that comprehensive information pack that covers all health and medical related information is provided to all students at the time of registration.English Language Study Support
The college is accredited by British Council and offers English Language support to all its students throughout the academic year.Learning and Teaching Support
Tutors are available at the college on all days to help and support students in relation to teaching, learning and assessment. In particular for those who find it difficult to adjust to the teaching methods in the UK in contrast to that in their home countries, we want to make sure these students have access to tutors, to ensure they don't fall behind academically. We value the student's academic progress through out he year and pride ourselves in maintaining the high success rate that we currently have.As well as the tutorial support we also provide students general guides and encourage them to attend additional workshops on effective studying, learning and assessment techniques.
Careers advice
The College provides workshops on career advice on regular basis by inviting staff from various recruitment agencies, job plus centre, qualified individual advisers. Addition to that comprehensive information pack that covers all information related to jobs, interview, telephone technique, contact details of work agencies is provided to all students at the time of registration.
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