12 PhD programmes offered by the university

PhD Health programme from Birmingham City University, includes allocation to a bespoke supervisory team to advise and guide each student through all aspects of their study. In addition, each student has access to a wide range of learning opportunities within the Graduate School and the University as a whole.

Your Education PhD from Birmingham City University, will begin with a short course to complete a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Research Practice; this takes eight weeks. Following your PgCert, your PhD will be based on supervision meetings, which normally take place fortnightly basis for full-time students and monthly for part-time students.

The Engineering program offered by Birmingham City University can be a pathway to a career in a wide range of related jobs, including in management roles – or in the academic world. 

Law PhD students from Birmingham City University, benefit from regular supervision meetings with academics who are experts in their field; and have the opportunity to become members of our proactive research community made up of academics, postgraduate researchers and external partners.

The Media and Cultural Studies PhD at Birmingham City University research degree will help you achieve a career in media research or academia. Your research will be delivered over three years (full time) or four years (part-time or distance learning).

The Built Environment program offered by Birmingham City University enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. 

The Social Sciences PhD from Birmingham City University, is an advanced postgraduate qualification, involving three or more years in which you work through the issues associated with solving a particular problem. Each research student is supported by a team of supervisors appointed for the particular study. 

A PhD in Art and Design from Birmingham City University, will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers within the fields of art, design and the creative industries.

A PhD in English from Birmingham City University, will help you to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. 

As a research student at the Computing program offered by Birmingham City University you will be exposed to a versatile range of academics.

Business Research Degrees from Birmingham City University, extend Master's level study by making a significant contribution to academic understanding of a particular issue. The thesis explores current theories and frameworks and demonstrates how insights from empirical study or reasoning warrant a fundamental reconceptualisation. 

A Conservatoire PhD at Birmingham City University will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support performance, composition or a scholarly career.