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PhD of Cultural Heritage

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Three-year full-time Doctor of Philosophy programme in Cultural Heritage offered by the Edinburgh College of Art.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Cultural Heritage. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Tourism
  • Cultural management
  • Conservation
  • Curation
  • Historic Environment Scotland or equivalent bodies
  • International organisations such as ICCROM or UNESCO

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time research programme. At the end of each academic year
  • You will undertake an annual review with your supervisors and another academic whose research interests or methodologies align with your research project. Assessment is by a written thesis examined in an oral viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: Merit in a Masters degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic References
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,540 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,367 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Law
DepartmentHistory and Heritage
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.