Study Arabic Studies PhD at University of Birmingham in the UK, Department of Modern Languages

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What will I learn?

Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake your own research project in Arabic studies.Course highlightsThe Department of Modern Languages is an interdisciplinary hub of research. We welcome research proposals that go beyond subject boundaries. You can be jointly supervised by an academic specialising in Arabic studies and another from a different discipline, depending on your research interests.Join a global community of postgraduate researchers in Arabic Studies.Arabic Studies has a rich research culture with projects in areas including language and power and how they manifest in politics, literature, and other aspects of Arabic society.Benefit from the research expertise of our Middle East and North Africa Network, bridging the gap between Humanities and Social Science (MENASP).Conduct your PhD research from anywhere in the world through our online distance learning option.

Which department am I in?

Department of Modern Languages

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Online

Edgbaston, Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,390.00 (US$ 30,207) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Online

Edgbaston, Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

If youre applying for a PhD , youll 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 youre applying for distance learning research programmes, youll also need to show that you have the time, commitment, facilities and experience to study by distance learning.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.