Overview

Enjoy a full programme of research training to support you in contributing original research to the field of Arabic Studies. Learn more at the Arabic Studies programme from University of Birmingham.

The Department of Modern Languages is an interdisciplinary hub of research. They welcome research proposals that go beyond subject boundaries. You can be jointly supervised by an academic specialising in Arabic studies and another from a different discipline, depending on your research interests.

Careers Support

At Birmingham, they prepare the researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. The PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.

You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.

They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Programme Structure

Research themes:

They explore how the study of languages, discourses, and cultures challenges the understanding and experience of the world.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round.

If you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 81 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll 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 are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes. See the Application Process section for more information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23390 GBP / year

≈ 23390 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year
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Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

UK: £2,591 (part-time)

International: £11,695 (part-time)

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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