The Personal Skills Award (PSA) is the University's award winning employability programme for undergraduate students.
Celebrated by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) and supported by a range of employers, the PSA can enable you to develop, recognise and articulate your skills effectively in preparation for the graduate job market.
The PSA is supported by: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Teach First, Volunteering England, Sanctuary Group and Birmingham Community Healthcare (NHS). Visit the PSA Supporters' page for more information on these organisations.
Benefits of the Personal Skills Award
Why you should take the PSA and how it could improve your career prospects.
How Can I achieve the Personal Skills Award?
Complete the PSA in a number of different ways: take accredited skills modules or get involved in extra-curricular activities.
Points and activities
You can complete the PSA through involvement in extra-curricular activities: find out which activities are eligible for PSA points.
Information on the PSA Points Declaration Process.
Events
Information on events that the PSA team are attending or hosting, including: Welcome Week Fairs, Drop In's and Information sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Find an answer here.
For staff
Information about the PSA for University of Birmingham staff.
Contact us
Contact the PSA team.
Employability Workshops Information
If you want to find out more about the Personal Skills Award Employability Workshops and learn how to book onto your two compulsory sessions click here.
The PSA Team will be across campus throughout the Autumn Term attending and hosting a variety of events.
Points Declaration Drop In's are now published for Spring Term!
Student Stories
Find out more about achievements of current and former PSA students.
If you have an achievement you would like to celebrate, tell us and you could be featured next!
