Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026 (National). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- 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
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned)
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Literature
Visit programme website
Overview
Benefit from the unique resources including dedicated Shakespeare library facilities and weekly seminars sharing the latest research.
Your research may be archival, practical or performative. If you are researching recent performance, you can take advantage of our exciting collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Visit the programme website for more information
The Shakespeare Studies degree is offered by University of Birmingham.
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.
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
Research themes:
- Research is at the heart of the life of the Shakespeare Institute and informs all the activities.
- The research spans Early Modern Drama, the afterlife of Shakespeare in performance, the culture of Early Modern England and the impact of Shakespeare on modern culture.
Visit programme website to check out the full curriculum.
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 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned)
- 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.
- If you are applying for distance learning research programmes, you will also be required to demonstrate that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.
Visit programme website to 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): 44,552 AUD/year (≈ 23,390 GBP/year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,977 AUD/year (≈ 5,238 GBP/year)
Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time; International: £11,695 part-time.
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.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation – University of Birmingham – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Sep 2026
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship – University of Birmingham – Various benefits – Deadline 24 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – 19000 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com – 5000 USD – Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab – 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – 22500 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Leopold Figl Foundation – Various benefits – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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