University of Hull

PhD Business and Management research degrees

University of Hull

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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