The programme is modular and interdisciplinary, designed to give the greatest amount of flexibility compatible with the coherence and rigour expected in an honours degree. Teaching generally takes place on weekday evenings, with some week- end classes. Students normally take six years to complete the degree although five years is the minimum allowed, and studies may be extended up to nine years. At level two, all students take a foundation module and a range of other compulsory and optional modules. At level three, students continue to take modules of their choice and also complete a dissertation.
Admissions are on the basis of written application and interview.
The programme is CATS rated. Intermediate qualifications of Certificate and Diploma in Higher Education are available for students who accumulate appropriate credits. This involves attendance at advanced level courses and a substantial dissertation. These programmes are provided by the School of Continuing Studies, which is based at Winterbourne, Edgbaston Park Road, just off the main campus. Programmes take place there, elsewhere on campus and in Shrewsbury, Worcester and Hereford.