University of Essex

PhD Management

University of Essex

Course overview

PhD Management at the University of Essex is an exciting opportunity to explore the complexities of the modern workplace and its broader impact on society, both locally and globally. Based at the Colchester Campus, this programme welcomes students from different backgrounds and nationalities. 

At Essex Business School, the largest department at the University of Essex, you’ll work alongside international researchers and industry experts to develop your research skills and professional expertise. You can tailor your research to your interests, with specialisms in areas such as Human Resource Management, International Management, Consumer Studies, and Brand Management.

The course offers both full-time and part-time study options, as well as an integrated (1+3) PhD Management programme for those without a Master’s degree or formal research training. Join PhD Management from the University of Essex and become part of a globally respected institution.

Entry requirements

  • Candidates will be required to attend an interview for acceptance. Please note that acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
  • A well developed research proposal is also essential.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants will need a good Master's degree, or equivalent, in a related subject.

English Proficiency

  • International students whose first language is not English are expected to have an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary

    £250 cash bursary.

    Up to £250

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship

    The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.

    Up to £15,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship

    If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries

    Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship

    33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.

    Up to £5,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of PhD Management at the University of Essex can pursue career paths such as:

  • University Lecturer or Professor 
  • Management Consultant
  • Brand Manager 
  • Research Fellow
  • Corporate Strategist
  • HR Director 

Cost of study

The PhD in Management at the University of Essex costs £19,650 annually. It should be noted that this is provisional as fees will increase for each academic year of study.

Admission

To apply for this course, you have to go through UCAS. For further assistance on the application process, you can get in touch with any of our trained counsellors.

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