PhD Business and Management research degrees

This is a 4-year programme degree that allows PhD students to add to their knowledge in their chosen field by producing an original piece of research. During this course, students benefit from a conducive learning environment and undertake modules in both research and research thesis preparation.

The Hull University Business School offers PhD research degrees in the following research groups: Accounting; Economics; Finance; Logistics; Marketing; Regional and International Business; Leadership and Organisational Change; The Centre for Systems Studies; and Organisation, Ethics, and Society. Additionally, the PhD Business and Management Research Degrees at the University of Hull provide opportunities to travel and attend relevant conferences.

Here are the entry requirements to study PhD Business and Management Research Degrees at the University of Hull:

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study for a PhD in Business and Management Research Degree at the University of Hull is £17,500. However, other expenses such as accommodation, personal book copies, a laptop, and living, etc., will need to be paid for by the student.

The University of Hull offers international students several scholarships and discounts to help and reward them. An example is the Commonwealth Split-Site Scholarship. This award allows PhD candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend a year studying at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.

With a PhD in Business and Management Research Degree from the University of Hull, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Research Professor
• Management Consultant
• Chief Innovation Officer
• Research Director
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Policy Advisor

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.