Overview
Work flexibly on campus or via distance learning from anywhere in the world with the Cultural Heritage doctorate from University of Birmingham. You’ll develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career.
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. Visit the programme website for more information.
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
Subject areas including:
- History and heritage
- Music
- Classics
- Art history
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned): 4.5
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for a PhD will 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 you may have are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements.
Visit programme website to make sure you meet all requirements.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. International: 44,191 AUD / year (≈ 23,390 GBP / year). Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year).
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £11,695 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445–2,142 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Duration and Start Dates
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Dec 2026 (National, estimated), Apply before Oct 2026 (International, estimated).
- Starting September 2027: Apply before Jun 2027.
- If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
Delivery
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom