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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 bringing 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.

You'll also benefit from our exciting collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).  Learn from expert RSC artists and practitioners in modules, workshops and projects covering topics like directing, playwriting, lighting and design.

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 2

    We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers

    High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report

  • Top 30

    English Language and Literature department

    (QS World University Rankings 2025)

  • Top 100

    for Arts and Humanities in the world

    (QS World University Rankings 2025)

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.

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Frankie
MA Shakespeare alumna working as a Volunteer Officer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Our postgraduate degrees

  • Shakespeare MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Shakespeare taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

    • Qualification: Masters
    • Delivery format: In person

  • Shakespeare MA (Online)

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our distance learning MA Shakespeare taught masters degree programme.

    • Qualification: Masters
    • Delivery format: Online

  • Shakespeare and Creativity MA

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA Shakespeare and Creativity taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

    • Qualification: Masters
    • Delivery format: In person

  • Fall in with Shakespeare (Online)

    Fall in with Shakespeare short course run by The Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham.

    • Qualification: Non-credit short course
    • Delivery format: Online

  • Spring into Shakespeare (Online)

    Spring into Shakespeare course run by The Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham.

    • Qualification: Non-credit short course
    • Delivery format: Online

  • Shakespeare Studies PhD / MA by Research

    Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our Shakespeare Studies PhD/PhD by Distance Learning/MA by Research doctoral research degree.

    • Qualification: Doctorate, Masters
    • Delivery format: Online or in person

  • Postgraduate scholarships available

    The 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.

    Learn more about our scholarships

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