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Cultural Heritage PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)

UK

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What will I learn?

Carry out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage at the Ironbridge International Institute of Cultural Heritage (IIICH); a unique partnership between the University of Birmingham and Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.

You will benefit from the IIICH’s interdisciplinary approach, with the opportunity to carry out research in all aspects of cultural heritage, heritage management and related areas.

Employability

Your degree will provide excellent preparation for your future career, but this can also be enhanced by a range of employability support services offered by the University and the College of Arts and Law.

The University's Careers Network provides expert guidance and activities especially for postgraduates, which will help you achieve your career goals. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team who offer tailored advice and a programme of College-specific careers events.

You will be encouraged to make the most of your postgraduate experience and will have the opportunity to:

  • Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique, whether you are looking for a career inside or outside of academia
  • Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations
  • Attend an annual programme of careers fairs, skills workshops and conferences, including bespoke events for postgraduates in the College of Arts and Law
  • Take part in a range of activities to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to potential employers and enhance your CV

Which department am I in?

Ironbridge International Institute for Cultural Heritage

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
£21,840.00 (23,79,603) per year
The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme fee also includes a fully-funded visit to campus for each full year of the programme.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston,

Birmingham,

B15 2TT, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Online/Distance (3 years)

Tuition fees
£10,920.00 (11,89,802) per year
The same fees apply to both campus-based and distance learning study. The distance learning programme fee also includes a fully-funded visit to campus for each full year of the programme.

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for a PhD will also need to hold a Masters qualification at Merit level or above (or its international equivalent), usually in a relevant area. Students need to have an IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to: TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 21 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 59 in all four skills; Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component.

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

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