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Course Overview

What's covered in the course?

  • Research students in Education will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s Research Centres of Excellence.
  • We offer supervision for study either part-time or full-time towards a Ph.D. degree.
  • If you are accepted for a Ph.D., there is a University-wide taught course in research methodologies, and you will be assigned to a director of studies, and at least one-second supervisor will also be appointed.
  • You will have access to a dedicated research room for postgraduate researchers
  • You’re encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences and events

Entry Requirement 

Applications for research degrees are normally assessed by interview using the following criteria:

  • That the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources for the proposed topic 
  • That the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree
  • That the proposed research is feasible in practical terms
  • That you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree
  • Ph.D. applicants will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant area.

UCAS tariff

Under the current tariff, a typical standard offer from Birmingham City University would be BBC at A-Level, DMM in a BTEC Extended Diploma, or D*D* in a BTEC Diploma, which equates to 280 tariff points.

Under the new UCAS tariff, this will equate to 112 points.

English Language Requirements

International Students

Valid Academic IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5 or equivalent.

Fees

Full-Time fee: £13200 per year


This information was accurate on : 30/04/2021
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