Birmingham City University the highest intake of international students in the Birmingham area. For 2009 entry, applications rose by 37 per cent from 2008, one of the biggest increases at any university. There are almost six applications per place and course entry requirements range from 200 to 300 UCAS points for all honours programmes; other courses' requirements vary. Birmingham City University Students' Union is located at the City Centre Campus. There are several reception offices located at all the university's campuses. It is affiliated with the National Union of Students, and all students are automatically members of the union. Student media comprises a
Marquette University Student Media one single news organization known as the Marquette Wire. Each outlet of Marquette Student Media is headed by a student. The College of Communication posts applications and hold interviews at the end of each academic year, during which the directors of the outlets are selected for the next academic year. The department heads for the current academic year are as follows: For a list of past directors, see the individual outlet pages. Marquette Student Media is based in Johnston Hall, home of the Diederich College of Communication. Each outlet has its own office. In 2006, the College began executing plans