Academic Transcripts

What is a transcript?

A transcript is a summary of a student's academic performance and progress to date. It lists the modules taken during each academic year, and the marks obtained in each module. A transcript contains the following information:

  • Start date at the University
  • Programme of study
  • A list of modules that a student has taken to date, together with the credits studied and awarded, and the marks achieved (marks must be confirmed following a University Progress Board before they are displayed).
  • A list of modules that a student is currently taking (if still a student at the University of Birmingham on the same programme)
  • The institution(s) where the programme of study was, or is to be, delivered
  • Research thesis title (if applicable)
  • Qualification and final result achieved for the programme of study (if applicable)
  • Leaving and conferment date (if applicable)
  • From 2015/16 onwards, a range of extracurricular activities taken whilst at the University - please open the "Additional Awards on your transcript” section below for more information.
  • From 2019 onwards, a GPA score/ Cum Laude will appear on your academic transcript. For more information see: GPA and Cum Laude

How can I get a copy of my transcript?

*Please note, Gradintelligence is only currently available for current students and those due to graduate this summer, if you completed your studies before 2025, you can access your documents on Verifyfor more information see: Secure Documents website (Verify)*

If your course started in 2002 or later, digital transcripts are free and automatically available on Gradintelligence.  You can also order physical copies from Gradintelligence, orders take up to 10 working days to be processed and dispatched. To find out how to access your Gradintelligence account, go to: How do I access Gradintelligence?

If your course started before 2002, we are unable to provide digital documents, but you can order physical replacement transcripts from the University Online Shop, and take up to 25 working days to be processed and dispatched. 

For more information see: How do I get a copy of my transcript? 

 

Additional Awards on your transcript

The Additional Awards section of your transcript is designed to display relevant verified University- or Guild-led extra-curricular achievements completed during registration that complement a student’s academic achievements. The transcript can therefore act as one of several available tools to support you as you move into your next steps after your studies (e.g. employment or further study).

  • Activities that are included are broadly grouped into the following categories:
    • Scholarships, Awards and Prizes
    • UOB Sports Achievements
    • University or Guild Positions
    • Training and Development (e.g. University volunteering, school professional development, non-credit bearing modules and careers network placements.)
  • Student participation in these activities will be verified by the relevant sections of the University Professional Services or the Guild, confirmed on the University's central records system and it will appear on the transcript, unless a student has specifically requested for it to be omitted.  All such activities undertaken from the 2015/16 academic year onwards have the potential to be included on the document, although some University activities may be acknowledged via other routes (e.g. The Birmingham Award).  The transcript is intended to be a living document, updated through students' years of study. The list of activities currently included within the document will be subject to annual review, so there is the potential to include additional types of verifiable activities in the future, should they be deemed appropriate by the University.
  • For further information regarding your participation in Guild societies and how this will be recorded on your transcript, please visit the Guild of Students website.
  • If you would like to suggest an additional activity for consideration for inclusion on the transcript, please contact your School office.

 

Special Arrangements

  • If you studied Dentistry (BDS) and completed before 2015, please order your transcript from the School of Dentistry: BDS transcripts pre-2015 (If you completed in 2015 or later, please follow the normal process above.)
  • If you studied Dental Hygiene and Therapy and commenced before 2018, please email the School of Dental Hygiene and Therapy: bchnt.sodht@nhs.net to obtain your transcript. (If you commenced in 2018 or later, please follow the normal process above.)
  • If you studied Low Intensity Psychological Interventions (Postgraduate Certificate), please email Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust: bsmhft.pgcertlipi@nhs.net to obtain your transcript.
  • If you require a transcript for a Presessional English programme, and commenced before September 2020, please contact Birmingham International Academy, by emailing presessional@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
  • If you studied Education (PGCE) and commenced before September 2003: We regret we are unable to produce transcripts for students who started their PGCE before September 2003, as detailed module information was unavailable before this time. We can produce an official statement confirming successful completion of the programme, but this will not include individual mark information. If you require one of these letters, please order using this link: Pre-2002 Proof of Study letters

 

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