Social Sciences - PhD

Key highlights

• Supervised by a dedicated team appointed for your particular study
• Join a growing and vibrant community of PhD students
• Advanced research tackling a particular social science problem in depth
• Distance learning route 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
• Social Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Research Consultant

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.