91 PhD programmes offered by the university

Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

The Classics and Ancient History course at the University of Birmingham covers a huge range of areas, with a focus on Egyptian, Roman and Greek societies across all the periods of classical antiquity.

Join an internationally recognised group of Film Studies and Television scholars and contribute original research to this dynamic field with the Film Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Advance your career through this Applied Mathematics programme from University of Birmingham. By integrating mathematics with real-world applications you'll learn to solve complex problems faced by industry.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking to combine comparative studies and critical theories? Conduct your own research exploring world cultures and literatures through an interdisciplinary, critical lens with the Comparative Literature and Critical Theories at the University of Birmingham.

The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based) course at University of Birmingham offers postgraduate research opportunities across the full range of the School’s research areas. Funding for these projects is sourced from national research councils, industry, and other partners.

The Applied Educational and Child Psychology doctorate from University of Birmingham is designed to set you apart as a skilled educational psychologist. This HCPC-approved, BPS-accredited course blends research-driven learning with professional learning on placement.

Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to a research portfolio encompassing clinical pharmacy, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and medicinal chemistry with the Pharmacy programme from University of Birmingham.

The Atmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution programme at the University of Birmingham has been developed to provide a new route to the internationally-respected British PhD degree by incorporating subject knowledge, research training and the development of transferable skills.

Discover your own path as a composer. They welcome traditional and innovative composition styles, offering you opportunities to combine instruments and the latest technology to produce new compositions. Learn more at the Musical Composition programme from University of Birmingham.

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with the Education programme offered by University of Birmingham.

Throughout this Archaeology programme from University of Birmingham you will join an active department and research community conducting work across the globe.

This Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is designed for social workers and for those wanting to undertake a professional doctorate in the field of Social Work and Social Care.

Pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering research with the Mechanical Engineering course at the University of Birmingham and drive transformative change. You'll work in an internationally recognised research environment, making innovative discoveries that address complex challenges in the manufacturing sector.

The PhD in Management at University of Birmingham blends rigorous research training with expert supervision, enabling you to explore your interests in business management, strategy, and organizational behaviour.

Tackle current and future scientific challenges with research in the Chemistry programme from University of Birmingham.

Digital Transformation of the Metals Industry at University of Birmingham is combining deep technical research with industry-focused digital skills.

Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

The PhD in Accounting from the  University of Birmingham will ensure you understand the broad range of modern social science research techniques, qualitative and quantitative. Upon completion, you will excel in analysing diverse data sets and be adept at explaining the theories that underpin various approaches to social science research, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Take the next step with the Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies programme at the University of Birmingham. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.