MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
As a research degree candidate, you’ll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research or teaching, or provide a greater understanding of professional practice. Postgraduate researchers are able to draw on a wide range of expertise from more than 50 academic staff.
The Business School’s PhD programme is a member of the European Doctoral Association in Management and Business Administration (EDAMBA), alongside other internationally recognised doctoral providers. It’s a robust and active PhD programme means that doctoral researchers, whether full-time or part-time, join a group of over 125 candidates involved in driving new knowledge and professional practice forward.
There is a strong applied research focus and particular interests in: enterprise and productivity human resources and leadership, management accounting, financial management, as well as marketing and consumer behaviour. We may also be able to offer you effective supervision for cross-disciplinary projects that link to engineering technology, computing, education and health.
We offer a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools, which will continue your training opportunities throughout your programme. You’ll receive updates on opportunities to participate in training offered through other universities and bodies.
You’re also encouraged to attend national and international academic conferences in the latter stages of your research to present your ideas, and receive feedback at such events.
MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic
We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (it's unlikely but the contents and structure of the course could change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| May 2021 | Off-campus - Bielefeld GmbH, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| May 2021 | Off-campus - Cologne, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| Oct 2021 | Distance Learning | — | £5,000 | £10,000 |
| Oct 2021 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| Feb 2022 | Distance Learning | — | £5,000 | £10,000 |
| Mar 2022 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| May 2022 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| May 2022 | Off-campus - Bielefeld GmbH, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| May 2022 | Off-campus - Cologne, Germany | — | £8,100 | £13,610 |
| Oct 2022 | Distance Learning | — | — | — |
| Oct 2022 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | — | — |
| Feb 2023 | Distance Learning | — | — | — |
| Mar 2023 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | — | — |
| May 2023 | Off-campus - Munich, Germany | — | — | — |
| May 2023 | Off-campus - Bielefeld GmbH, Germany | — | — | — |
| May 2023 | Off-campus - Cologne, Germany | — | — | — |
Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
You’ll be supported by a supervisory team with expertise in your subject and/or research approach. A research degree will open the door to work in full-time research or teaching, or provide a greater understanding of professional practice.
We also offer a range of further research training events, postgraduate researcher-led seminars, conferences and summer schools, which will continue your training opportunities throughout your programme. You’ll also receive updates on opportunities to participate in training offered through other universities and bodies.
2018 saw us celebrate 10 successful years of working closely with IHP, our official German PhD partner. IHP has introduced us to many high-calibre German PhD applicants.
Grow your skills and build essential contacts alongside experienced professionals in our prestigious new Business School.
PhD study in the UK or Germany
2018 saw us celebrate ten successful years of working closely with IHP, our official German PhD partner. IHP has introduced us to many high-calibre German PhD applicants. If you are interested in studying the taught element of the PhD in Munich, Germany, please visit IHP website.
As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.