PhD (School of Management)
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    PhD (School of Management)

    University of Bradford
    University of Bradford
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Bradford
    University Rank:#533
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 28,556 / Year
    Next IntakeJune 1, 2026

    PhD (School of Management)

    About

    Overview

    Our PhD programme offers both full-time and part-time research opportunities in a range of business and management subject areas.

    You’ll conduct research under the supervision of our international, experienced, and highly committed faculty. In addition to being supervised by two well-established researchers, you will take part in research training which provides you with the knowledge and skills to design and carry out rigorous research.

    We encourage and support you to prepare and submit papers to academic conferences and journals. We also encourage you to engage in teaching activities which enables you to gain valuable experience of higher education teaching and prepare you for job market.

    Upon completion, you will have become an independent researcher with the ability to pursue varied career opportunities in academia, research institutions or management consultancy.

    90% our graduates have taken up positions in UK/international teaching and research institutions or consultancy-based organisations upon completion of a PhD.

    Professional accreditation

    We are proud to be in an elite group of business schools to hold the triple accreditations of Equis, AMBA and AACSB, often referred to as the "Triple Crown".

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    All candidates must meet one of the following conditions:

    1. A good honours UK Bachelor's degree (a first or upper second class honours) or equivalent qualifications
    2. A Master’s degree in Management or related subjects with average marks of 60% or equivalent
    3. A professional qualification of degree standard obtained by examination
    English language requirements

    All candidates whose first language is not English must meet the English Language requirements specified below:

    • IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-test less than 6.5

    Please note the English test score only has a fixed two-year validity period. If you don’t have a current English test score, please indicate the date that you will be taking the English test in your application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.0

    English Program Requirements

    English language

    If your first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be admitted onto any of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

    Alternatively, you can study a pre-sessional English language course with us here in Bradford.

    The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) on the IELTS or on the university's own entry test the BASALT.

    However, if you require a Student Visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

    Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University standard requirements. For details of each programme's English language requirement please see the individual course pages.

    Listed below are the tests we accept which are available internationally.

    Career

    Career prospects

    During your time studying at the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences you will have the opportunity to take part in our distinctive career booster programme throughout the duration of your course. The programme is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and graduate attributes to be job-ready when seeking employment with leading innovative organisations. The Career Booster Programme (PDF, 2.8 MB) offers you the opportunity to gain certificates in:

    • The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) - the benchmark for digital literacy
    • Sage 50 Accounting and Sage 50 Payroll - training that will allow you to develop leading accounting and payroll software skills
    • Project Manager Professional certificates - giving you the edge when seeking to become a Certified Project Manager
    • Big Data analysis and reporting skills - using Software and Services (SAS) that will lead to certification.

    In addition, the programme will also include activities to promote teamwork, confidence, communication and many other skills sought by employers.

    Developing a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certificates will demonstrate to employers that you are not only ambitious but also take responsibility for your own professional development.

    Career support

    The School of Management supports students on the PhD programme in a variety of ways; those on campus can attend workshops but for the most part support to PhD students is via one-to-one guidance - in addition there are training and development opportunities included in our unique and flexible Postgraduate Research Framework.

    Participants on the PhD programme are in the main usually seeking a post in academia and so careers and academic staff are able to provide guidance. For those who may be looking to develop a career in the commercial world the careers coaches are able to support, students are often looking to develop their careers in consultancy and research based posts.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,556 / year

    PhD (School of Management)

    University of Bradford

    University of Bradford

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bradford

    Go to Official Website