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Search for: Search for:Search Course searchA to ZSearch colleges, schools & departments Enter keywords in the search box above to search for courses ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Select a letter to find courses College of Arts and Law Birmingham Law School Commercial Law LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLMGeneral LLMInternational Commercial Law LLMInternational Law and Globalisation LLMInternational Law LLM: Crime, Justice and Human RightsInternational Law, Ethics and Politics MAInternational Trade Law LLMLaw PhD / PhD by Distance Learning / MPhil / MJurLLB for GraduatesOnline LLM Energy and Environmental LawResponsible Data Science Msc Centre for Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies Antiquity MA: Byzantine Studies pathway Byzantine Studies MResByzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Modern Greek Studies MRes Department of African Studies and Anthropology Africa and Development MAAfrican Studies MA/DiplomaAfrican Studies MResAfrican Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Social Research (African Studies) MA Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Art History and Curating MAHistory of Art MAHistory of Art MResHistory of Art PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Ancient History MRes Antiquity MA: Archaeology pathway Antiquity MA: Classics and Ancient History pathway Antiquity MA: Egyptology pathway Archaeology MResArchaeology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Classics and Ancient History PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Classics MResEgyptology MRes Greek Archaeology MResLate Antiquity MRes Department of Drama and Theatre Arts Drama and Theatre Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based PhD / MA by Research (through Playwriting or Performance) Department of English Language and Linguistics Applied Linguistics MAApplied Linguistics MA (Distance Learning)Applied Linguistics PgCert (Distance Learning)Applied Linguistics with TESOL MAEnglish Language and Applied Linguistics PhD/MA by ResearchLanguage, Culture and Communication MAPhD English Language and Applied Linguistics (Distance Learning)Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MATeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA (distance learning) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) PgCert (Distance Learning) Department of English Literature English Literature PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Literature and Culture MA Department of Film and Creative Writing Creative Writing MACreative Writing PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Film and Television: Research and Production MA Film Studies Audio-Visual PhDFilm Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Department of History Contemporary History MAEarly Modern History MA Early Modern History MRes Global History MAHistory MA by distance learningHistory of Warfare MAHistory PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Holocaust and Genocide MA/Diploma/CertificateMedieval History MResMedieval Studies MAMilitary History MA by distance learningModern British Studies MATwentieth Century British History MResWest Midlands History MA Department of Modern Languages Comparative Literature and Critical Theories MAEnglish-Chinese Interpreting with Translation MAFrench Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)German Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Hispanic Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Holocaust and Genocide MA/Diploma/CertificateItalian Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Russian Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Sexuality and Gender Studies MResSexuality and Gender Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Translation Studies MATranslation Studies MA (Distance Learning)Translation Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Translation Studies Practice-Based PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Department of Music Music MA: Choral Conducting pathwayMusic MA: Electroacoustic composition/sonic art pathwayMusic MA: Global Popular Musics pathwayMusic MA: Instrumental/Vocal Composition pathwayMusic MA: Mixed Composition pathwayMusic MA: Musicology pathwayMusic MA: Open Pathway with PerformanceMusic MA: Open Pathway without PerformanceMusic MA: Performance pathwayMusic MA: Performance Practice pathwayMusic Performance Practice PhD/MA by Research (On Campus or by Distance Learning)Musical Composition PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)Musicology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Department of Philosophy Global Ethics and Justice MScGlobal Ethics and Justice MSc (Distance learning)Global Ethics PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)International Law, Ethics and Politics MAPhilosophy MAPhilosophy MResPhilosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science MAPhilosophy of Religion and Ethics MA (Distance learning)Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA/DiplomaPhilosophy PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Department of Theology and Religion Holocaust and Genocide MA/Diploma/CertificateIslamic Studies MAMPA Faith-Based Leadership*MRes Sikh Studies Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies MA/Diploma/Certificate (Distance Learning)Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA (Distance learning)Philosophy of Religion and Ethics MA/DiplomaPractical Theology Doctorate (DPT)Religion, Politics and SocietyTheology and Religion MATheology and Religion MResTheology and Religion PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Ironbridge International Institute for Cultural Heritage Cultural Heritage MA by Research/PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)International Heritage Management MAInternational Heritage Management MA by distance learningWorld Heritage Studies MAWorld Heritage Studies MA by distance learning Shakespeare Institute Shakespeare and Creativity MAShakespeare and Education MA (on campus or by distance learning)Shakespeare and Theatre MA/Diploma/Distance learningShakespeare Studies MAShakespeare Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning) Engineering and Physical Sciences Department of Civil Engineering Advanced Engineering Management MScAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Construction ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Operations ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Project ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Systems ManagementCivil Engineering and Management Masters/MSc/Diploma/CertificateCivil Engineering Masters/MSc/DiplomaCivil Engineering PhD/MPhil/MSc by researchGeotechnical Engineering and Management Masters/MSc/Diploma/CertificateGeotechnical Engineering Masters/MSc/Diploma/CertificateRailway Safety and Control Systems Masters/MSc/Diploma/CertificateRailway Systems Engineering and Integration Masters/MSc/Diploma/Certificate Railway Systems Integration MResRoad Management and Engineering Masters/MSc/DiplomaStructural Engineering Masters/MSc/Diploma Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Communications Engineering Masters/MScElectrical Power Systems Masters/MScElectrical Power Systems with Advanced Research Masters/MSc (Two Year)Electronic and Computer Engineering Masters/MScElectronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering PhD/MSc by ResearchRailway Systems Engineering and Integration Masters/MSc/Diploma/Certificate Department of Mechanical Engineering Advanced Engineering Management MScAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Construction ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Operations ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Project ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Systems ManagementAdvanced Mechanical Engineering Masters/MScMechanical Engineering PhD/MSc by Research School of Chemical Engineering Advanced Chemical Engineering Masters/MSc/PGDipAdvanced Chemical Engineering with Bioprocessing Masters/MSc/PGDipAdvanced Chemical Engineering with Energy Masters/MSc/PGDipAdvanced Chemical Engineering with Formulation Masters/MSc/PGDipAdvanced Chemical Engineering with Healthcare Technology Masters/MSc/PGDipAir Pollution Management and Control MSc/DiplomaChemical Engineering PhD with Integrated StudyChemical Engineering PhD/MSc by researchChemical Engineering Science MResFood Safety, Hygiene and Management Masters/MSc/PG Diploma/PG CertificateFood Safety, Hygiene and Management Postgraduate CertificateFormulation Engineering EngDFormulation Engineering Masters/MSc/PGDipGlobal Energy Technologies and Systems Masters/MScHealthcare Technology Masters/MSc/PGDipHydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications MResIndustrial Project Management Masters/MSc/Diploma/CertificatePhD with Integrated Study in Fuel Cells and their Fuels School of Chemistry Chemistry PhD/MSc by Research School of Computer Science Advanced Computer Science Masters/MScArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Masters/MScCognitive Science (Computer Science) PhDComputer Science Masters/MScComputer Science PhDCyber Security Masters/MScData Science Masters/MScHuman Computer Interaction Masters/MSc Natural Computation MResRobotics Masters/MSc School of Mathematics Applied Mathematics MResApplied Mathematics MScFinancial Engineering Masters/MScManagement Mathematics MResMathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Econometrics (MORSE) Masters/MScPure Mathematics MRes School of Metallurgy and Materials Materials Science and Engineering Masters/MscMetallurgy and Materials PhD/MSc by ResearchPhD with Integrated Studies Innovative Metal ProcessingPhD with Integrated Studies Structural Metallic Systems for Gas Turbine ApplicationsScience and Engineering of Materials MResTopological Science PhD School of Physics and Astronomy Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management MSc/PG DiplomaPhD Translational Quantum Technology AQPhysics and Astronomy PhDPhysics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors Masters\MScTopological Science PhD Life and Environmental Sciences School of Biosciences Biosciences PhDIntegrated PhD in Life Sciences Doctoral Training Programme (iDTP)Microbiology and Infection MScMolecular and Cellular Biology MRes Molecular Biotechnology MScMolecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes MRes Environmental and Biological Nanoscience*Toxicology MSc School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Air Pollution Management and Control MSc/DiplomaApplied Meteorology and Climatology MScAtmospheric Sciences and Air Pollution PhD with Integrated StudyEarth Sciences PhD/MPhilEarth Sciences Research MScEnvironmental Health and Risk Management PhD/MSc (Research)Environmental Health MScGeography and Environmental Sciences PhDGeography PhD (Urban and Regional Studies)Health, Safety and Environment Management MSc/DiplomaHydrogeology MScMRes Environmental and Biological Nanoscience*Public and Environmental Health Sciences MScResearch in Human Geography MResResearch in Human Geography MScRiver Environments and their Management MSc School of Psychology Associate Fellowship CertificateBrain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience MScClinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD)Clinical Psychology MResCognitive Behaviour Therapy High Intensity Postgraduate DiplomaComputational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics MScForensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD)Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD route)Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (ForenPsyD)Integrated PhD in Life Sciences Doctoral Training Programme (iDTP)Mental Health (Youth/Interdisciplinary Mental Health) MScPsychology MScPsychology PhD/MSc (Research) School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy MSc/Postgraduate DiplomaClinical Health Research MResDoctorate in Sport and Exercise ScienceExercise and Sport Sciences MResExercise and Sports Medicine (Football) MSc/Postgraduate DiplomaIntegrated PhD in Life Sciences Doctoral Training Programme (iDTP)Physical Education and Wellbeing MScPhysiotherapy (pre-registration) MScSpinal Pain MRes Sport Coaching PGDip/MScSport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD/MSc by Research Medical and Dental Sciences Graduate School Applied Health Research - PhD/MSc by Research Dentistry - PhD/MSc by Research Nursing - PhD/MSc by Research Pharmacy - PhD/MSc by ResearchBiomedical Ethics PhD/MSc by ResearchBiomedical Sciences - PhD/MSc by ResearchCancer and Genomic Sciences - PhD/MSc by ResearchCardiovascular Sciences - PhD/MSc by ResearchClinical Sciences - PhD/MSc by ResearchEducation for Health Professionals MEd/ Pg Dip/ Pg CertImmunology and Immunotherapy - PhD/MSc by ResearchInflammation and Ageing - PhD/MSc by ResearchIntegrated PhD in Life Sciences Doctoral Training Programme (iDTP)Metabolism and Systems Research - PhD/MSc by ResearchMicrobiology and Infection - PhD/MSc by Research Institute of Applied Health Research Clinical Trials MSc/Diploma/CertificateHealth Economics and Econometrics MSc/DiplomaHealth Economics and Health Policy MSc/DiplomaHealth Research Methods - MSc/Diploma/CertificatePublic Health - Statement of Extra Accredited Learning (SEAL) MPHPublic Health (Global Health) MPH/Diploma/Certificate Public Health MPH/Diploma/CertificateRespiratory Medicine - PGCert/PGDip/MSc Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences Cancer Sciences MResClinical Oncology MSc/Diploma - Part-timeClinical Oncology MSc/PGDip - Full-timeClinical Trials MSc/Diploma/CertificateGenomic Medicine MSc/Diploma/CertificateHealth Data Science Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences Biomedical Research: Cardiovascular Sciences MRes Institute of Clinical Sciences Advanced Clinical Practice MScAdvanced Critical Care Practitioner (ACCP) - Postgraduate DiplomaAdvanced Practice in Healthcare (International) MSc/PGDip/PGCertAnaesthesia Associate Postgraduate DiplomaBioinformatics MSc/Diploma/CertificateBiomedical Research: Integrative and Translational MResClinical Health Research MResClinical Neuropsychiatry MSc / PGDip / PGCertClinical Research - Academic Clinical Fellows (ACF) Framework MRes/PGDip/PGCertDental Materials Science MSc/Diploma/CertificateMultidisciplinary Healthcare Simulation - PGCertOccupational Health MSc/Diploma/CertificatePhysician Associate Studies DiplomaPhysician Associate Studies MScPractice Certificate in Independent PrescribingProfessional Doctorate in Pharmacy (DPharm)Restorative Dentistry MSc/Diploma/Certificate Part-Time (Distance Learning) Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy Immunology and Immunotherapy MSc Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Musculoskeletal Trauma & RehabilitationTrauma Science MSc Medical and Dental Sciences Health, Safety and Environment Management MSc/DiplomaPublic Health (Health Technology Assessment) MPH/Diploma/Certificate School of Nursing Nursing MSc Social Sciences Business School Accounting and Finance MScAccounting and Finance MSc (Pathway 2)Accounting and Finance MSc (Pathway 3)Business Administration in Graduate DiplomaBusiness Management PhD with Integrated StudyFinancial Management MScFinancial Technology MScGlobal MBA - SingaporeInvestments MScManagement: Strategy Pathway MScMBA ExecutiveMBA Global Banking and FinanceMBA International BusinessOnline MBAOnline MSc International ManagementSocial Research (Business) MA Centre for Public Sector Partnerships Accounting PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)Economics PhDInternational Marketing MSc Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies Political Science and International Studies PhD by Distance Learning Centre for Urban and Regional Studies Accounting PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)Chartered Town Planner Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship Urban and Regional Planning (with RTPI accreditation) MSc/PG Diploma Department of International Development Development Policy and Politics MSc Environment, Development and Politics MSc International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) MSc/PGDip by Distance LearningInternational Development (Poverty, Inequality and Development) MSc/PGDip by Distance LearningInternational Development MSc International Development MSc/PGDip by distance learning International Development PhD by Distance LearningInternational Development PhD with Integrated StudyMasters in Public Administration (MPA)Poverty, Inequality and Development MSc Public Administration (Finance) MPAPublic Administration (Human Resources) MPA Department of Management Advanced Engineering Management MScAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Construction ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Operations ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Project ManagementAdvanced Engineering Management MSc: Systems ManagementGlobal Public Policy MA/PGDipHuman Resource Management MScHuman Resource Management MSc with CIPD PathwayInternational Business MScInternational Business MSc (Singapore)Management MScManagement MSc (Singapore)Management PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)Management: Entrepreneurship & Innovation Pathway MScManagement: Operations Pathway MScManagement: Organisational Leadership and Change Pathway MSc Department of Marketing Marketing Communications MScMarketing MScMarketing PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)Strategic Marketing and Consulting MSc Department of Political Science and International Studies Conflict, Statebuilding and Development MSc Development Policy and Politics MSc Diplomacy MA/PGDip/PGcertInternational Law, Ethics and Politics MAInternational Political Economy MA/PGDipInternational Relations MA/PGDipInternational Security and Terrorism MA/PGDipPolitical Science and International Studies PhD by Distance LearningPolitical Science and International Studies PhD/MPhilPolitics MA/PGDip Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology Migration Studies MASocial Policy MASocial Policy PhD/MPhilSocial Research (Social Policy) MA/DiplomaSociology MASociology PhD/MPhil Department of Social Work and Social Care Advanced Child Protection Studies MSc/PGDip/PGCert (distance learning)MPhil/PhD Social Work and Social CareSocial Policy PhD/MPhilSocial Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) MA/PGDipSocial Work MASocial Work, Doctor of Department of Sociology Political Science and International Studies PhD by Distance Learning Health Services Management Centre Global Public Policy MA/PGDipHealth Care Policy and Management MSc/PGDipHealth Services Management PhD/MPhilSocial Policy PhD/MPhil Institute of Local Government Studies Local Government and Public Policy PhD with Integrated StudyLocal Government Studies PhD by Distance LearningMasters in Public Administration (MPA)Public Administration Online Masters Public Management and Leadership Blended MSc (PGDip, PGCert)Public Management MScSocial Research (Local Government and Public Policy) MA/PGDip/PGCert Others in CoSS German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD/MPhilSociology PhD/MPhil School of Education Applied Educational and Child Psychology Doctorate (App Ed and Child Psy D)Autism (Adults) MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced CertificateAutism (Children) MEd/PGDip/PGCert/AdCertAutism Spectrum (Webautism) University CertificateDyslexia and SpLDEducation MA by ResearchEducation of Learners Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness) MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced CertificateEducation PhDInclusion and Special Educational Needs MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/ Postgraduate CertificateInclusion, and Special Educational Needs (SENCo)MA Character EducationMA EducationMA Education (Comparative and International Perspectives)MA Education (Inclusion and Disability)MA Education (Leadership)MA Education (Social Justice)Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments MEd/Postgraduate DiplomaMEd Educational LeadershipPGDip Primary Education (PGCE Advanced) Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching StudiesPostgraduate Diploma Primary Education (SSPIP) MathematicsPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS)Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - EnglishPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - GeographyPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - History Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - MathematicsPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Mathematics Subject Knowledge Enhancement route for non-specialistsPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) – Modern Languages (French/Spanish/German)Postgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Physical EducationPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Religious EducationPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Science: BiologyPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Science: ChemistryPostgraduate Diploma Secondary Education (QTS) - Science: PhysicsSchool DirectSevere, Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Social Research (Education) MASocial, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties MEd/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/Advanced CertificateSpecial Educational Needs Coordination (National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination)Teachers of Children with Hearing Impairment MEd/Postgraduate DiplomaTESOL Education MSc School of Government Global Cooperation and Security MScInternational Development PhD/MPhilLocal Government Studies PhD/MPhil Political Psychology of International Relations MScRussian and East European Studies PhD/MPhil Social Sciences Research in Human Geography MResSocial Research MA The Department of Accounting Financial Management MSc (Singapore)International Marketing MScMSc by Research (Taxation) The Department of Economics Development Economics MScEconomics MScEnvironmental and Natural Resource Economics MScFinancial Economics MScInternational Economics MScInternational Money and Banking MScInternational Money and Banking MScMoney, Banking and Finance MScMoney, Banking and Finance MScMSc Development Economics with Integrated pre-MastersMSc Economics with Integrated Pre-MastersMSc Environmental and Natural Resource Economics with Integrated pre-MastersMSc International Economics with Integrated pre-MastersMSc International Money and Banking with Integrated pre-MastersMSc Money Banking and Finance with Integrated pre-MastersPolitics MA/PGDip Public Management and Leadership Blended MSc (PGDip, PGCert)Public Management MSc The Department of Finance Accounting PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research)Finance PhD/MPhil/MSc (Research) Looking at research options? 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