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Postgraduate study at the Shakespeare Institute
Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare by studying in his beautiful hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Our innovative campus and online postgraduate degrees bring Shakespeare to life.
Studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from leading Shakespeare scholars and join a community of staff and students who share your love of Shakespeare.
Our vibrant community of doctoral researchers explore Shakespeare from a range of perspectives with the support from the Institute's world renowned academic staff.
Why study Shakespeare at Birmingham?
- Top 30
English Language and Literature department
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Top 100
for Arts and Humanities in the world
(QS World University Rankings 2026)
I think if you're interested in Shakespeare, this is really the place to be. People from all over the world come to the Shakespeare Institute. It's one of the only dedicated postgraduate institutions for Shakespeare.
Postgraduate scholarships available
Learn more about our scholarshipsThe College of Arts and Law is offering a range of scholarships for our postgraduate taught and research programmes to ensure that the very best talent is nurtured and supported.
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