Welcome to the School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music Postgraduate Research Offer-holder Hub. Here you'll find a behind the scenes insight into life as a postgraduate student at Birmingham so you can make an informed decision about where to study your postgraduate degree.
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We are absolutely thrilled to make you an offer to start your research in the School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music.
Read on to discover the latest activity taking place across the School plus top tips from current UoB students on life at Birmingham.
Research taking place in Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
The artistic legacy of early 20th century travel posters on BBC Radio 3
Rebecca Savage, Teaching Fellow in Art History, spoke on BBC Radio 3's 'Free Thinking' programme about the legacy of travel poster designers from before the Second World War.
Dr Caitlyn Trevor's research on horror film soundtracks and how music can expresses fearful emotions
Hear from Teaching Fellow Dr Caitlyn Trevor as she discusses her recent research investigating how music expresses fearful emotions, such as anxiety and terror, through researching horror film soundtracks.
Arts Matters: Meet Sarah Alshamran, a Translation Studies PhD researcher
As part of our Arts matters video series, hear from Sarah Alshamran, a doctoral researcher in Translation Studies, about her research analysing the political feminist discourse in translated novels from Arabic into English after the Arab Spring.
What to expect as a postgraduate research student
Updates from the College of Arts and Law postgraduate community
Helping you stand out from the crowd
Birmingham: A Top Choice for Graduate Employability
In 2023, the University of Birmingham has been recognised as the 3rd most targeted university for graduates by leading employers, demonstrating our commitment to you and your future. At Birmingham we have a dedicated Careers service, with a range of resources to help you stand out from the crowd.
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The facilities at the Birmingham ElectroAcoustic Sound Theatre (BEAST) are some of the best in the UK. My supervisors give me the freedom to have fun with my research portfolio and there are regular opportunities to get more involved with department events and teaching.
Nikki, PhD Musical Composition
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