About Newman University
Newman University is a Catholic university in Birmingham, known for excellent student support, teacher training, and counselling programmes, with a friendly campus community and high graduate employment.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 3,500 total students
- • 350 international students
- • 25 student societies
Location
- • Located in Birmingham
- • Public university
- • Established 1968
Subject Rankings
Counselling (2025)
15Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, PGCE
Popular Subjects
Primary EducationCounsellingPsychologyWorking with Children
Student-Staff Ratio
14 : 1
Faculties & Departments
School of Education
Primary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood
School of Human Sciences
Counselling, Psychology, Sport Science, Working with Children
School of Arts and Social Sciences
English, History, Theology, Drama
School of Business
Business Management, Marketing
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: CCC-BBC depending on course
Alternatives: BTEC MMM-DMM, Access to HE Diploma
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK bachelor degree 2:2 or equivalent
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 88
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £13,000
- Postgraduate: £14,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £110
- Food: £40
- Transport: £20
- Entertainment: £30
- Other: £20
- Total: £12,000
Campus & Facilities
Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham B32 3NT
Friendly, compact campus in leafy southwest Birmingham with good facilities and supportive community
Size: 15 acres
Libraries
University Library
Well-resourced library with specialist education collections
08:00-21:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-17:00 (Weekends)
Sports Facilities
Sports Centre
Gym and sports hall facilities
Student Services
Student Support
Academic support, wellbeing, and pastoral care
studentsupport@newman.ac.uk
Chaplaincy
Spiritual support for all faiths
chaplaincy@newman.ac.uk
Accommodation
On-Campus Halls
University-managedComfortable accommodation on campus.
Cost: £100 - £130 (per week)
Single rooms • Shared facilities • WiFi • Common rooms
Distance: On campus
Contract: 40-51 weeks
Apply through accommodation portal after accepting your offer.
Guaranteed accommodation for international students.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 25
Teams: 12
Cultural Activities
- Welcome Week — Every September
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@newman.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: No
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)121 476 1181
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
85
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 74%
Further study: 12%
Unemployed: 7%
Average Salary
N/A
Top Employers
Birmingham schoolsNHS TrustsLocal authoritiesCounselling services
Career Services
- Careers Service: Career guidance and support
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Birmingham Airport
20 km • 30 minutes by car
Public Transport
- Bus: Bus services to Birmingham city centre (30 mins) • £2-£4 per journey
- Rail: Longbridge station nearby with trains to Birmingham New Street • £3-£6 return
Local Area
Quiet residential area of southwest Birmingham with easy access to city centre.
Cost of Living: Low
Attractions: Birmingham city centre, Cadbury World (nearby), Lickey Hills Country Park
Shopping: Northfield Shopping Centre, Birmingham Bullring
Entertainment: Birmingham nightlife, Symphony Hall, Birmingham Rep
Additional Information
Metadata
Source: University website and official publications
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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