Graduate School: YOU CAN become a global expert of tomorrow

YOU CAN become a global expert of tomorrow
YOU CAN shape the future
YOU CAN create real impact

At Birmingham we are committed to developing and investing in new academic talent. Our vision is to inspire today’s brightest postgraduates to make a major impact on global society, and to become the leaders of tomorrow in whatever field they pursue. That’s why we work to provide our postgraduates with the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure that they reach the peak of their potential. Being a Birmingham postgraduate means working and developing alongside world-leading academics, with outstanding training and development opportunities at your fingertips. A postgraduate degree from Birmingham is therefore much more than a continuation from your previous studies: it’s a real investment in your future.

What’s more, our efforts and investment in postgraduate talent have tangible results. Whilst our taught postgraduates successfully broaden their subject knowledge and gain the transferable skills that give them an academic and professional edge, our postgraduate researchers continue to break new ground and produce research with local, national and international benefits. From cancer research to pioneering the development of new fuels, our postgraduates’ expertise continues to address key challenges facing the modern-day world. As a result, our postgraduates are highly sought-after by some of the world’s most prestigious employers.

Become a Birmingham Postgraduate, and YOU CAN join a diverse, multi-cultural community of over 7,500 students from 150 countries. YOU CAN become an expert of tomorrow.

Meet Our Students

How to Apply
The quickest method of applying for postgraduate programmes at Birmingham is to apply online. This allows you to complete the application process at your own pace.

Fees and funding
At Birmingham, we want you to feel confident about financing your postgraduate studies. Find current information about postgraduate fees here and more about the wide range of funding opportunities available to you here.

Find a Postgraduate Course
With over 350 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham is one of the most popular universities for postgraduate study in the UK.

Postgraduates are central to our dynamic learning community, and The University boasts one of the most extensive portfolios of taught and research postgraduate courses in the UK. We stand at the forefront of national and international research.

Doctoral ReSEARCHer Enquiry Service
The Doctoral ReSEARCHer Enquiry Service provides advice and guidance on PhD opportunities, finding a potential supervisor, the PhD application process, writing your PhD proposal, scholarships, bursaries and funding opportunities and lifestyle and accommodation.
e: dr@contacts.bham.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)121 414 5005

Social Networking
To find out more about our postgraduate community and to connect with other prospective and current Birmingham postgraduates, visit our Postgraduates Facebook Page.

Postgraduate Open Day
Find out more here.

Study/Funding

General funding sources