Course summary
Take the next step with a PhD or MA by Research in Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines. Work flexibly on campus or by distance learning from anywhere in the world. You’ll be supported to develop your research skills to successfully make original findings and prepare for your future career. Our Centre for Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies is an active community producing world-leading research. Benefit from our expertise, which covers the East Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East across a wide range of disciplines, historical periods and cultural traditions. You’ll be encouraged to join conferences on subjects related to your research interests and to participate in our lively interdisciplinary seminar series. Our researchers also organise the annual Postgraduate Research Colloquium of the Centre for Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies.
- Access unique research collections at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and the Cadbury Research Library.
- Immerse yourself in a stimulating environment and benefit from our wide range of expertise.
- Join an active postgraduate community with a calendar of events, seminars and symposiums.
Entry requirements
For MRes and MA by Research programmes, we usually require a good (normally a 2:1 or above) Honours degree, or an equivalent qualification if you were educated outside the UK, usually in a relevant area. If you’re applying for a PhD , you’ll also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Any academic and professional qualifications or relevant professional experience are normally taken into account, and in some cases, form an integral part of the entrance requirements. If you’re applying for distance learning research programmes, you’ll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning. You'll normally need to submit a research proposal. The word count is typically 1,000-1,500 words for Arts programmes and around 2,500 words for Law programmes.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT