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Master's degree, Business and management. Birmingham City University (BCU), Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Master of Arts - Luxury Brand Management (Professional Placement) is a master's degree program in business and management at Birmingham City University (BCU), a public institution in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, founded in 1843.
First-year tuition is listed at 21,595 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to Birmingham City University (BCU) typically receive a decision in 4 days and 48 minutes, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 35,647 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 21,595 GBP |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 14,052 GBP |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 35,647 GBP |
Our directory lists 1,752 master's degree programs in business and management at 111 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 19,450 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,500 GBP and 21,872 GBP.
At 21,595 GBP, Master of Arts - Luxury Brand Management (Professional Placement) is 11% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 6,175 GBP to 56,900 GBP.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science - Human Resource Management (Top-up) | University of Gloucestershire - Oxstalls, Gloucester | 6,175 GBP |
| Master of Science - Accounting, Finance and Regulation (Fast-Track) | Glasgow Caledonian University - Glasgow, Glasgow | 8,100 GBP |
| Master of Business Administration - Top Up (CID1121) | University of Sunderland - London, London | 8,500 GBP |
| Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) (CID1340) | University of Sunderland - Sunderland, Sunderland | 9,000 GBP |
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters (IIM) - Continue to Master of Arts - International Development Management | University of Bradford International College, Bradford | 9,025 GBP |
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters Business - Transfer to Master of Science - Global Hospitality Management (2-year course) | Edinburgh Napier University International College, Edinburg | 9,445 GBP |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Birmingham City University (BCU) sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Arts - Luxury Brand Management (Professional Placement). For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.
Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.
The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.
First-year tuition is listed at 21,595 GBP. Living costs are extra; Birmingham City University (BCU) estimates 14,052 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Birmingham City University (BCU), then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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