Organisational Behaviour PhD

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​If you are a graduate in Organisational Behaviour or similar discipline, this Organisational Behaviour PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This PhD in Organisational Behaviour offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the field of organisational behaviour. It is designed to stimulate critical thinking and creative ideas and provide you with the analytical skills to carry out your research effectively. Successful oral defence of the final thesis (viva voce) will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer researchers an excellent opportunity to develop their career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry. Faculty members and PhD students in Organisational Behaviour are part of the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Northampton. The department welcomes doctoral applicants from a wide variety of academic disciplines who are united by a desire to conduct innovative research.

Find out more about the following Research Institutes and Research Centres at Northampton:​

• Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP)
• Centre for Global Economic and Social Development (GESD)
• Centre for Sustainable Futures

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August and for the March intake is 11 December.

Entry Requirements

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• ​Students with lower-level qualifications, or qualifications in a different subject area but relevant experience, will also be considered on an individual basis.
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  ​All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered when assessing applications.
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  ​You must submit with your application a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words on your intended topic – please view the guidance notes on how to write a proposal for a research degree.
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  ​All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

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  ​All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:

  • ​successful interview by the University
  • suitable Research Supervision Support

  ​​For your application to be successful your academic credentials are most important; we pay close attention to the suitability of our candidates for both the programme and the research interest of our team of academics. PhD applicants are assessed based on their previous academic performance, the quality of their research proposal, and the availability of suitable members of academic staff to supervise their chosen research topic.
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  ​For Additional information on how to apply to study with us, how to find a potential Supervisor, and what documents you should provide with your application, please see our How to Apply page.​

• The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate research degree. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirement of IELTS at 7.0, with no component less than 6.5 including writing (or equivalent). Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.
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