"Students in Birmingham have described the City as progressive, dynamic, sophisticated and cool." source Birmingham Forward

Newman is based in Birmingham, Britain's second city. Birmingham has undergone impressive visual changes in recent years. With the renovation of the Bullring shopping centre, containing Selfridges and many other household names, it's a city at the forefront of development.

West End Shows
Museums abound in Birmingham, hosting collections of local and national importance. Birmingham has four acclaimed theatres and is home to the Royal Ballet and the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. West End shows and comedy tours make regular appearances in the City.

As Britain's second city, Birmingham has everything you could possibly want

World Class Sport
Sporting facilities are also world class – Villa Park and Edgbaston Cricket Ground are close by and the National Indoor Arena brings international athletics to the City.

Culturally Diverse
Birmingham has a large student population, so many pubs, clubs and shops will offer student discounts. The experience of learning in such a culturally and socially diverse environment will help to provide some of the most memorable years of your life. For music lovers, Birmingham has venues catering for all tastes, including the NIA and LG Arena (NEC), where many of today's leading bands and solo artists perform.

If you enjoy eating out, the City has more restaurants, bars and bistros than most of us will experience in a lifetime, plus of course Birmingham's world famous balti houses. 

Historic Area
Close to Birmingham there is a wealth of history – Shakespeare's home of Stratford-upon-Avon, historic Coventry and Warwick are a short journey away.

Heart of England
Located at the heart of the UK motorway network with the M6, M5 and M42 motorways all nearby, Birmingham has excellent links to the rest of Britain. For rail travellers Birmingham New Street station has regular services to destinations throughout the country. Birmingham's International Airport has flights to destinations around the globe making access easy for international students.

The West Midlands has a diverse multicultural population and it's one of the UK's most stimulating regions. The experience of learning and teaching in such a culturally and socially diverse environment will give you a real edge when it comes to finding your first job – as well as several of the most memorable years of your life.