Overview

Enjoy a full programme of research training. With an extensive range of specialisms, the Italian Studies at University of Birmingham will support you to contribute original research to the field of Italian Studies.

Key facts

At Birmingham, we take a rounded approach to your development as a researcher. Alongside regular meetings with your supervisors, there are lots of activities you can get involved in. You can attend bespoke research training sessions and join postgraduate seminar sessions where you’ll work on your PhD with fellow researchers. What's more, you can present your ongoing research findings at our annual postgraduate conferences and gain presentation experience.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Italian studies View 12 other PhDs in Italian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area.

Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.

If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4921 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4921 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK: £2,461 part-time

International: £11,300 part-time (distance learning only)

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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