
Human Resource Management PhD
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
If you already have a degree in Human Resource Management or related field, our Human Resource Management PhD is an excellent way to expand your knowledge and research skills. If your final thesis is successfully defended orally (a viva voce) you will gain the highest qualification that any UK university can award. The PhD in Human Resource Management allows you to research concepts and practices relating to work, management, and employment experience.
A research degree does not have a teaching structure, allowing you to delve deeply into your chosen topic your own research interests. Therefore, students are expected to conduct their own, independent, critical research under the guidance of accomplished academic staff. By communicating the research that you have conducted and your findings, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.
A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers and provides researchers with a fantastic opportunity to further their academic careers or advance into higher executive roles in the sector. We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
Key highlights
- Research concepts and practices in work, management and employment experience
- Independent, critical research guided by accomplished academic staff
- No taught structure, allowing deep focus on your chosen topic
- Thesis defended orally in a viva voce examination
- Develop high-level skills, professional development and new networks
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in human resource management
- Academic researcher
- HR director
- Head of people and organisational development
- Employment relations consultant
Cost of study
International: £16,850
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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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