Business Research Degrees - PhD

Key highlights

• Long and successful history in business research
• Faculty offers a wide range of experiences, skills and specialisms
• One of the most diverse business research degree portfolios nationally
• Three entry points each year: September, February and May
• Distance learning option available alongside full-time and part-time study

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Bowater Financial Assistance Award

• Graduate Scholarship

  20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Postgraduate Scholarships

  BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

• University lecturer
• Postdoctoral researcher
• Business consultant
• Research analyst
• Policy adviser
• Senior manager

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.