129 Online programmes offered by the university

Conduct your own research project in an area of History of Art that interests you. Join a renowned Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Department and benefit from exceptional resources across the University. Learn more at the History of Art (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in Translation Studies (by research) from University of Birmingham.

Engage in cutting-edge research with expert supervisors, specialised modules, and a supportive, inclusive environment, ultimately enhancing your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills for diverse career paths with the Political Science and International Studies programme from University of Birmingham.

Elevate your public sector knowledge and leadership skills to build a successful career and become an effective, dynamic leader with this Public Management and Leadership (Blended) programme from University of Birmingham.

Explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries with the Sexuality and Gender Studies degree at University of Birmingham.

The online MA in Inclusion (Autism in Adults) (Online) from University of Birmingham gives you practical, research‑informed insights into autism and neurodiversity, shaped by the experiences of autistic people.

Throughout the Shakespeare (Online) course from University of Birmingham you'll explore different approaches to Shakespeare based on the latest research of the Shakespeare experts.

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Shape the future of historical research when you join the Department of History. Learn more at the History programme from University of Birmingham. 

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, the Department of Linguistics and Communication offers campus and distance-learning PhD supervision across a broad range of research areas. Learn more at the Linguistics and Communication (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology programme from University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the German Studies (by research) course at University of Birmingham.

Throughout the TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online) course from University of Birmingham you'll discover linguistic theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages. 

Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage with the Cultural Heritage programme at the University of Birmingham. You'll benefit from the support of the experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

Explore sexuality and gender beyond disciplinary boundaries with the Sexuality and Gender Studies (by research) degree at University of Birmingham.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Italian Studies (by research) at University of Birmingham.

Leverage your engineering expertise with an AMBA-accredited, global top 15 Online MBA (Financial Times 2025). Develop the entrepreneurial thinking, analytical skills and self-awareness you need to make a meaningful impact in the field of engineering. Learn more at the Engineering Leadership (Online) programme from University of Birmingham.

Put your passion for translation into practice and produce your own original work of translation alongside a research thesis with this Translation Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham.

Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.