91 PhD programmes offered by the university

Join a diverse and multidisciplinary team of world-leading researchers, who will support you to produce original and impactful investigative research addressing the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally in the Cardiovascular Sciences doctorate offered by the University of Birmingham.

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake your own research project in Arabic Studies programme from University of Birmingham.

Students of the Health Services Management course at University of Birmingham have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as a vibrant and a engaged PhD researcher community.

You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.

Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Hispanic Studies course at University of Birmingham.

Join one of the largest groups of microbiologists in the world at the forefront of pioneering research to combat antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance and understand the contribution of microorganisms to human health and disease with the Microbiology and Infection course at University of Birmingham.

Develop novel solutions to the world's biggest challenges through research in Chemical Engineering. This Chemical Engineering with Integrated Study course from University of Birmingham combines tailored taught modules with the independent research of a traditional PhD.

Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham. 

Empower your career in sports and allied professions at an internationally renowned department. Become part of a unique learning environment with world leading academic research and applied practice providing high level support for your career development through this Sport and Exercise Science programme offered at the University of Birmingham.

Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the French Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Enhance your film-making skills on the practice-based Film Studies with Audio-Visual programme from University of Birmingham. Film and edit your own practical output (a documentary, feature or portfolio of video work) to demonstrate your research.

Enhance your career with the Management Mathematics course at University of Birmingham. Apply mathematical concepts to real-world managerial, industrial, and scientific challenges, and learn to develop powerful solutions to complex problems.

Bringing together leading economic research and world-class mentorship, the Economics programme from University of Birmingham is designed for ambitious scholars committed to advancing economic understanding and developing innovative solutions to global challenges.

Join a vibrant research community in the Marketing programme from University of Birmingham where you’ll tackle real-world marketing challenges, guided by leading scholars and supported by world-class facilities. The PhD programme empowers you to produce impactful research that makes a difference—whether your path leads to academia, industry, or policy.

Engage in cutting-edge research with expert supervisors, specialised modules, and a supportive, inclusive environment, ultimately enhancing your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills for diverse career paths with the Political Science and International Studies programme from University of Birmingham.

Explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries with the Sexuality and Gender Studies degree at University of Birmingham.

The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.