Department of English and Media, BCU
The Doctoral Landscape Awards is an AHRC-funded initiative hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU), supporting the development of a vibrant and inclusive doctoral research culture in the arts and humanities.
The scheme provides combined research expertise for the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers. It delivers excellence in all aspects of research supervision and training. It provides access to a wide range of facilities, cohort events, and development opportunities across the university and a regional Hub comprising seven universities across the East and West Midlands.
For 2026 entry, BCU will offer six fully funded PhD studentships to UK/Home Students eligible for Home Tuition Fees through an open competition. Each year, at least one studentship will be dedicated to a home fee status candidate from a Global Majority background, continuing the legacy of BCU’s That's Me! Project widening participation initiative and offering bespoke professional development.
The Department of English and Media at Birmingham City University is inviting applications from students whose research interests connect with our fields of expertise in:
- Creative Writing
- English Linguistics
- English Literature
- Media and Cultural Studies
- Journalism
- Cultural Activism
- Creative Industries
- Equality and Diversity in the Media Industries
- Games Cultures
- Film
- Gender and Sexuality
- History, Heritage and Archives
- Popular Music Studies
- South Asian Media
Enquiries about PhDs in the Department of English and Media can be directed to yemisi.akinbobola@bcu.ac.uk
The deadline for Doctoral Landscape Award funding applications is 27 January 2026 - 12.00 hours (noon, UK Time). For full details of eligibility, funding, research supervision areas, and for dates of our November application writing workshop, please visit our BCU DLA webpage here: www.bcu.ac.uk/research/doctoral-landscape-awards
