Study typography

For those with an interest in typography, Birmingham City University offers the opportunity to undertake postgraduate research degrees

Research degrees

The Typographic Hub welcomes postgraduate research students from home and abroad who wish to study for an MPhil or PhD in typography and its allied fields. Throughout their studies students are supported by knowledgeable staff, and have access to a specialist library covering all aspects of typography, graphic design and visual communication. Prospective students should, in the first instance, contact Dr Caroline Archer for an informal discussion by telephoning 0121 331 5871 or emailing caroline.archer@bcu.ac.uk

Current postgraduate research projects

• Graphic DNA: a taxonomy of lettering leading to the understanding of a city’s social, cultural, ethnic and historical visual identity.
• William Caslon IV: the advent of the 19th century English sans serif typeface.
• Elevating the Scottish dialectic of Doric through typographic means.