129 Online programmes offered by the university

Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Conduct your own law research with the support of legal specialists from Birmingham Law School. Contribute to an established tradition of 85 years of world leading research. Learn more at the Law programme from University of Birmingham.

The Inclusion (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) (Online) programme from University of Birmingham equips you with expert skills to support pupils with SEBD. 

Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies (by research) programme at University of Birmingham.

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

Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. At Birmingham, the research interests span medieval to modernism, digital cultures and the future of fiction. Learn more at the English Literature (by research) programme from University of Birmingham.

Tackle the growing challenges facing healthcare and empower yourself to lead smarter, more effective healthcare systems with the AMBA-accredited, global top 15 Clinical Leadership (Online) programme from University of Birmingham (Financial Times 2025).

The Faith-Based Leadership programme from University of Birmingham  recognises faith leaders already have expert theological and pastoral skills, but often need to manage sophisticated organisations, projects and initiatives.

Embark on MSc Psychology (Conversion) at the University of Birmingham and contribute to thrilling, internationally renowned research into the human mind and behaviour.

Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Join a vibrant research community interested in a range of religions and belief systems from across the world through the Theology and Religion programme from University of Birmingham.

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 including an on-campus fine art gallery. The History of Art course is offered at University of Birmingham.

Want to further your research on how music has developed over time and in different cultures across the world? Pursue the Musicology (by research) degree at the University of Birmingham where you'll be supervised by world leading academics with specialist knowledge in your research area.

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

Take the next step with the Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies (by research) degree delivered by the University of Birmingham. At Birmingham, you’ll be a part of the UK’s only research centre to unite these disciplines.

Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based (by research) programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

Want to further your research on how music has developed over time and in different cultures across the world? Pursue the Musicology degree at the University of Birmingham where you'll be supervised by world leading academics with specialist knowledge in your research area.

The Public Administration and Policy programme from University of Birmingham offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community.

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Translation Studies degree at the University of Birmingham.

Are you an accomplished performer looking to develop your work through postgraduate research? On this Music Performance Practice course from University of Birmingham you'll pursue a practice-based research project. Your project can be focused around contemporary genres, through experimental work, to historically-informed and other practice-led studies of western art music.

With the a Shakespeare Studies programme from  University of Birmingham you'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK.