Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027
More details
- 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
TOEFL® IBT: 95 OR 5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Marketing
Overview
As a doctoral Marketing researcher at the University of Birmingham, you’ll sharpen your ability to work with diverse data—qualitative and quantitative, primary and secondary—while mastering the theories and methods that drive developments in social sciences and business research. You’ll leave with both depth and versatility: the tools to explain complex ideas, design rigorous studies, and contribute to global knowledge.
Career opportunities:
Recent PhD graduates from Birmingham Business School are now working in central banks, marketing agencies, government departments, financial institutions, market research companies, supranational organisations, and multinational corporations. Many also go on to forge successful academic careers at leading universities worldwide.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Mastering Expertise – Build deep, specialised knowledge in marketing theory and practice while gaining advanced research skills.
- Expanding Career Horizons – Launch into impactful roles across academia, government, marketing, and multinational corporations.
- Growing Your Network – Collaborate with internationally recognised scholars and connect with a diverse peer community.
- Shaping the Discipline – Drive fresh insights that influence both policy and practice, leaving a mark on the field.
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: 95 OR 5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Good honours degree (1st or upper 2nd class)
- It usually asks students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters.
- All international students also need to show that they have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 47,981 AUD / year (≈ 25,190 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
1,457-2,160 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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