Guidance for prospective MPhil/PhD students - Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies offers a stimulating, dynamic environment for MPhil/PhD researchers. If you are thinking of doing an MPhil/PhD, read more to find out about studying in our school and making an application.

Mphil/Phd Programmes

View MPhil/PhD programmes across the school

Start your research journey

How to apply

Follow these steps to apply to an MPhil/PhD degree.

Funding for PhD and Mphil

Find out about sources of funding, including government loans and Research Council studentships.

Find a supervisor

All staff are active researchers. View their areas of research to help you find a supervisor.

How the supervisory relationship works

Your relationship with your MPhil/PhD supervisor is vital. Find out more about how it all works.

Resources

Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

The Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS) provides support and training to all MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Training and careers

Find out more about training and careers support available to MPhil/PhD research students at Birkbeck.

Libraries and research resources

As well as Birkbeck Library, you can access a wealth of unparalleled libraries and research resources in central London.

Open evenings

Sign up for our next open evening where you can meet academics and find out more about our courses.

Ethics procedures and guidance

If you want to do research with people, you will need to comply with our ethics policies and guidelines.

Completed PhD theses

Browse and view PhD theses completed in the School of Historical Studies.