Research degrees
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 the PhD courses on offer across our faculties at Birmingham City University.
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 morePostgraduate Research Stories
Hear from our postgraduate researchers on what studying a PhD is like, from career opportunities to effective time management.
Explore PGR storiesContact Us
Got any queries or concerns about what studying a PhD at BCU is like? Send us a question or find the answer in our PhD FAQs.
Contact usHear from a final year PhD researcher on the benefits of studying a PhD at Birmingham City University.
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.
Research Hub
The Research Hub is located on our City Centre Campus, and is available to all Postgraduate Research (PGR) students, whether they are just beginning, or continuing, their research journey. This dedicated space allows PGR students to come together to study, receive training, give talks and network, and provides hot desking for Research Office staff who work with PGR students.
Researcher blogs
Hear from our postgraduate researchers on what studying a PhD is like, from career opportunities to effective time management.
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Meet 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.
Meet 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 researchGraduate Scholarship
The Graduate Scholarship is a 20% fee reduction available to all BCU graduates (BA, BSc, LLB, MA, MSc, LLM, PGCE) enrolling onto an eligible Master’s or PhD qualification for the first time in 2024/25 or 2025/26.