Join us - Our PhDs
Looking to become an expert in your field? Birmingham City University is home to a supportive and friendly research environment, with access to experienced academic supervisors to guide you on your PhD journey.
PhD Courses
Find out more about PhD courses on offer across our four faculties: Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Arts, Design and Media, Health, Education and Life Sciences and Business, Law and Social Sciences.
Discover our PhDsResearch Centres
Our research centres work to address key local, national and global challenges, in line with the priorities of the University and our students.
Explore our centresFees and Funding
Find out more about all the funding opportunities that are available to you, as well as guidance on fees and studentships.
Find out moreHow to apply
Get help and advice on the application process, and find out what to expect when studying a PhD and sending your application.
Find out moreResearcher Blog
Hear from our postgraduate researchers on what studying a PhD is like, from career opportunities to effective time management.
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Got any queries or concerns about what studying is a PhD is like? Send us a question or find the answer in our FAQs.
Contact usVC's 2024 Studentship Scheme
Birmingham City University is delighted to launch the first phase of its Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD studentship scheme, which is offering 23 doctoral studentships to undergraduates and taught postgraduates with the potential for onward teaching employment following completion of the doctoral study.
PhD Studentships
PhD studentships are PhD funding opportunities supported by the University and organisations, where your research will be actively used in overcoming real-world problems.
Contribute to research expertise at BCU and explore current PhD studentships here.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SURVEY
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey is open from 26 February to 16 May 2024.
The PRES 2024 survey is your opportunity as a PGR student to share your thoughts about your experience as a research degree student.
On completion, choose to receive a £10 Amazon voucher or donate the amount to one of our chosen charities.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHER STORIES
We have an innovative postgraduate research community at BCU, who are committed to impacting their fields and shaping the future. Read some of their stories here.
Explore PGR storiesMeet our researchers
BCU is home to talented and proactive research academics, who have created ground-breaking ideas challenging their field of study and the world.
BCU ExpertsResearch projects
Solving real world problems with our expertise. Our research talent and drive to add a genuine contribution to knowledge help us make a difference through our work.
Discover our research