Your postgraduate research SHAC offer holder hub

Congratulations on your offer to conduct a research degree in the School of History and Cultures at the University of Birmingham. This is your dedicated school hub where you will find important information about your course before you start.

Congratulations from Ellie Dobson, Director of Admissions for the College of Arts and Law

Congratulations from Ellie Dobson, Director of Admissions for the College of Arts and Law

Current research activity in the School of History and Cultures

    • Student sat under lamp in study space

      Discover distance learning in the College of Arts and Law

      If you're received an offer to conduct a research degree by distance learning, you might have questions about what it's like to learn via distance learning. Discover what our distance learning postgraduate researchers have to say about their experience in the College.

      Discover life as a distance learner
    • Phoebe, PhD History researcher

      Phoebe: PhD History

      "The research culture in the Department of History is one of my favourite things. All the academics I have worked with over my time here have been extremely supportive, including showing excitement about my work and being willing to offer mentorship and advice."

      Read more from Phoebe