PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies

The University of Essex PhD Human Resource Management course offers a valuable chance to deeply study how organisations work, how people are managed, and what it is like to be employed. This course welcomes students with different backgrounds in social sciences, as well as those interested in combining ideas from various fields for their research. 

The main goal of this course is to help students become independent researchers who can bring new ideas to their area of study. Students have the flexibility to focus their research on a particular job or industry. For instance, they might study topics like human resource management, environmental care and fairness, how people behave at work, or the role of gender in the workplace. 

To check students’ progress, there will be regular meetings with supervisors, written assignments, and meetings twice a year with a special board. The programme finishes with a long written paper, between 50,000 and 80,000 words, and an oral exam. Students also get to use a private study area for PhD students and have access to many research materials online.

The University of Essex is a highly regarded institution recognised for its commitment to research-led education and its global outlook. It provides a supportive academic environment where students are encouraged to engage with cutting-edge ideas and contribute to important societal discussions. The university prides itself on fostering critical thinking and equipping graduates with the skills needed to address complex global challenges.

The university offers several undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes, covering subjects such as Business, Law, Social Sciences, Science and Health, and the Arts and Humanities. The Essex Business School, where this PhD programme is based, offers a stimulating environment with opportunities for professional skill development and research expertise, alongside networking opportunities with scholars from around the world.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and an academic and/or employer reference is also a necessary component of the application. Students have the option to include their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need a good Master's degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a subject related to Human Resource Management or Organisation Studies. 
• Applicants will also need to present a well-developed research proposal. 
• Acceptance into the programme typically requires attending an interview, which may be conducted via Skype.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not an applicant's first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Other equivalent English test scores, like PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee for the PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies at the University of Essex is £19,650.

The University of Essex offers several scholarships and funding opportunities to support its postgraduate students. The aim is to ensure that talented individuals from various backgrounds can benefit from an education at Essex. These opportunities can help with both course fees and living costs.

Various scholarships are available, including those based on academic merit and those with specific eligibility criteria for international students from particular regions or countries. For instance, the university offers scholarships for students from African Union member states who are self-funding their postgraduate studies, typically providing a tuition fee discount. 

There are also GREAT Scholarships available for students from specific countries, generally valued at £10,000 for taught master's programmes. Additionally, students who have previously studied at Essex may be eligible for a Loyalty Discount on their future tuition fees.

Graduates from the PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies programme are well-prepared to work as:

• University Lecturer/Researcher
• HR Consultant
• Organisational Development Specialist
• Senior Management Roles
• Policy Analyst
• Entrepreneur/Business Owner

Applications for this course are submitted directly to the university through its online application portal. Our counsellors are available to help you through this process.