Postgraduate study

Our postgraduate community comes from all over the world, with students studying towards Masters (MA) or Doctoral (PhD) level degrees.

Postgraduate programmes are offered in all our subject areas: American and Canadian Studies, DramaEnglish Language and Linguistics, English LiteratureFilm and Creative Writing and The Shakespeare Institute.

Here are some areas of study that the School offers at postgraduate level:

Creative fields

Literary study

English language 

Postgraduate research

The School offers postgraduate research opportunities in all areas, including:

It is also possible to take many of our programmes by distance learning, or by combining study in Birmingham with study at distance.

All of our postgraduate students become part of the College of Arts and Law Graduate School. Visit the website to find out more about its vibrant research community and top class facilities, as well as funding and scholarship opportunities.