PhD Business Research Degrees

A PhD in Business Research degree at Birmingham City University is not just about learning — it’s an advanced level of learning that goes beyond the master’s stage. During this programme, students learn while working on challenges that affect the business industry. They work towards providing solutions to these problems and, by so doing, contribute immensely to the knowledge vault. At the same time, they gain a deeper understanding of their chosen field.

At Birmingham City University, students of the PhD Business Research programme have access to numerous facilities, equipment, and an expert academic team. They work closely with supervisors who support and guide them throughout their journey to help them develop strong research capabilities. As a result, today’s graduates from the PhD Business Research degree at Birmingham City are fully equipped to carry out independent research and understand the business world on a deeper level.

This course covers several aspects of the business industry — including leadership, marketing strategy, financial management, and other core areas of business. At the end of this program, students will have produced an 80,000-word thesis on their research area and will be examined in an oral examination — the viva voce — conducted in the presence of two or more examiners.

Birmingham City University is a prestigious university that was established in 1992 and later gained university status in 1971. As a university ranked among the top 10 UK universities, it’s home to about 31,000 students enrolled from over 100 countries worldwide. Additionally, the university is among the top 30 for quality education in fields such as Media Studies, Drama, Dance, Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Education.

Birmingham City University provides a conducive learning environment, with fully equipped campuses (City Centre and City South Campuses) and expert academic teams. These attributes make Birmingham City University a great choice for all students.

Here are the standard entry requirements to study for a PhD in Business Research degree at Birmingham City University:

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should have a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study for a PhD in Business Research degree at Birmingham City University is £15,120.

Birmingham City University students have access to a variety of financial aid opportunities, including the disabled students' allowance, grants, scholarships, and student loans. The university offers scholarships and other forms of financial aid for doctoral degrees in particular.

Here are some of the career options you have with a PhD in Business Research from Birmingham City University:

• Innovation Manager  
• Management Analyst  
• Business Intelligence Specialist  
• Entrepreneurship Coach  
• Organisational Development Manager  
• Economic Researcher

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.