PhD in Finance PhD

Tuition is £25,190 (full-time) / £12,595 (part-time).

Finance examines how resources are allocated, how risk is measured and how markets operate, raising questions about asset pricing, corporate governance and monetary policy. A Doctorate in Finance places you at the forefront of scholarly inquiry, developing the ability to generate new knowledge that informs theory and practice.

It is suited to graduates who have achieved a first-class or upper second-class honours degree and possess strong quantitative and analytical skills. If you aim for an academic career or high-level research role in industry, the programme provides the environment to deepen your expertise and produce an original thesis.

• Individual supervision by senior finance scholars leading to a doctoral thesis
• Access to specialised finance data labs and statistical software
• Opportunities to present work at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Regular research seminars and workshops within the School of Business
• Eligibility for university research scholarships and funding

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.