PhD Studentships
Funded Postgraduate Research
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.
Health, Education and Life Sciences PhD Studentships
Our Deafblind UK Centre for Education and Research is offering two funded PhD studentships. Find out more about them here.
Deafblind Services Since 1928: Interpreting the Past to Inform the Future
Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering Studentships
We are offering a wide range of fully funded PhD studentships in our departments of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering. Discover fully funded projects available here.
Gertrude Aston Bowater Bequest PhD Studentship
As part of the generous Gertrude Aston Bowater bequest to Birmingham School of Art in memory of a former student, a full-time PhD studentship is made available every three years. We are now inviting applications for the next studentship which will start in February 2026.
Hear from a final year PhD researcher on the benefits of studying a PhD at Birmingham City University.
Our PhD courses
Find out more about PhD courses on offer across our faculties at Birmingham City University.
Graduate 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.
Researcher Blogs
Hear from our postgraduate researchers on what studying a PhD is like, from career opportunities to effective time management.
Explore researcher blogs
Research Centres
Our research centres consist of groups of experienced academics and postgraduate researchers exploring topics which address key local, national and global challenges.
Explore Research CentresResearch 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 projects