Highlights
Tuition fee
25190 GBP / year
5181 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
25190 GBP / year
5181 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Join a vibrant research community in the Marketing programme from University of Birmingham where you’ll tackle real-world marketing challenges, guided by leading scholars and supported by world-class facilities. Our PhD programme empowers you to produce impactful research that makes a difference—whether your path leads to academia, industry, or policy.

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Overview

As a doctoral  Marketing   researcher at the University of Birmingham , you’ll sharpen your ability to work with diverse data—qualitative and quantitative, primary and secondary—while mastering the theories and methods that drive developments in social sciences and business research. You’ll leave with both depth and versatility: the tools to explain complex ideas, design rigorous studies, and contribute to global knowledge.

Career opportunities:

Recent PhD graduates from Birmingham Business School are now working in central banks, marketing agencies, government departments, financial institutions, market research companies, supranational organisations, and multinational corporations. Many also go on to forge successful academic careers at leading universities worldwide.

At Birmingham, we prepare our researchers to make an impact across every sector of society. Our PhD graduates are global change-makers: advancing knowledge, shaping policy, leading industries, and educating future generations.

You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. Our expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

  • Developing Expertise: You’ll gain deep knowledge in marketing theory and practice, equipping you with advanced research skills.
  • Enhancing Employability: Graduates often secure roles in academia, government, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.
  • Building a Professional Network: You’ll engage with leading academics and peers, expanding your professional connections.
  • Contributing to the Field: Your research will push the boundaries of marketing knowledge, influencing policy and practice.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
95
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
95
PTE Academic
76
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Good honours degree (1st or upper 2nd class)
  • It usually asks students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters. 
  • All international students also need to show that they have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    25190 GBP / year
    25190 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5181 GBP / year
    5181 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK PT : £2,591

INT PT : £12,595

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Marketing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Birmingham Marshall Scholarship

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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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