News · 12 May 2026

Birmingham City University Faces Backlash Over Black Studies MA Cut

Birmingham City University faces renewed criticism over plans to shut its Black studies MA, according to a Guardian report. Professor Kehinde Andrews, who founded the programme, is among those raising concerns. BCU previously axed the undergraduate Black studies course citing low recruitment, replacing it with the MA. Critics warn the closure would end Black studies in UK higher education.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 May 2026 at 4:43

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