Kingston University

Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Make a distinct and original contribution to your chosen field of business Combine inspiring research with training and teaching opportunities to help develop your thesis and achieve your goals. A Business PhD at Kingston University offers extraordinary opportunities and professional growth. You’ll contribute original ideas, and collaborate with experts in business and refine your expertise.

Graduates can pursue influential careers in academia and become thought leaders in their fields. Many excel as professional researchers and consultants, shaping modern business strategies. As a Business PhD student, you'll be part of the Kingston Business School, which has close collaborations with professional organisations.

We aim to ensure our programmes bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice. By working closely with the business world's principal professional bodies, we harmonise our courses with the needs of today's business practitioners. The academic community at Kingston Business School has close links with the CIM, CIPD, EFMD, and RICS, amongst other organisations.

These links ensure that our courses align with real-world requirements beyond graduation.

Key highlights

  • Research combined with training and teaching opportunities to develop your thesis
  • Collaborate with business experts while making an original research contribution
  • Business school with close links to CIM, CIPD, EFMD and RICS
  • Programmes designed to bridge academic theory and professional practice

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include general management or a business-related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer
  • Academic researcher
  • Professional researcher
  • Business consultant
  • Business strategist

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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