Dear {#First Name#}, We’re thrilled that you have secured a place at Birmingham City University and we’re looking forward to welcoming you soon. You have chosen to study in the only RIBA-accredited architecture school in the West Midlands, at a university that has been ranked as one of the top 30 institutions in the UK for placing students in graduate-level jobs (Sunday Times University Guide 2013) and where 90 per cent of students go into employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2011/12).
Our close industry links mean that during your degree you will have the opportunity to influence the contemporary cultural environment of the region. You will also be among the first students to learn in the brand new £62 million Parkside Building at our City Centre Campus. To find out more about why you have made an excellent choice, see our top 10 reasons to choose Birmingham City University. Don't forget to take a look at our Welcome Week web pages, which aim to give you all the information you need about starting with us – both the practical and the fun stuff. Best wishes Birmingham Institute of Art and Design Birmingham City University