PhD Organisation studies and human resource management postgraduate research degrees

The PhD Organisation studies and human resource management postgraduate research degrees at the University of Portsmouth is a research programme focused on organisational operations and human resource management. During this course, you will study the structure, practices, and processes of organisations and how they have changed over time.

You will investigate the employee/employer relationship, the effective management of human resources, and the ethical, sustainable operations of businesses. Through this, you will discover ways to lead businesses successfully and be assessed based on the quality of your thesis as well as your ability to defend your research in an oral examination.

These are the standard entry requirements to study a PhD in Organisation studies and human resource management postgraduate research degree at the University of Portsmouth:

You will need to provide the following documents to complete the application process:

• Proof of your first degree and the grades (must be officially certified and translated copies if not in English)
• A personal statement expressing your interest
• A research proposal or the project code (for pre-approved projects)
• Details of two referees or references on official headed paper, one of which should be an academic reference
• An up-to-date copy of your resume

Additionally, all applicants will undergo an interview session. Any equivalent professional experience or qualifications may be considered.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should have an undergraduate degree with 2:1 classification or its equivalent in a relevant discipline or a master’s degree in a relevant field from an internationally recognised institution.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic session to study PhD Organisation Studies and Human Resources Management Postgraduate Research degrees at the University of Portsmouth is £17,900 per year of study (full-time) and £8,950 per year of study for part-time.

The University of Portsmouth offers several funding options for international applicants, such as student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. One such is the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship. It is a merit-based scholarship awarded to self-funding international students. It serves as a £5,000 fee reduction for the first year of study.

With a PhD in Organisation studies and human resource management, postgraduate research degrees from the University of Portsmouth, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• HR Director  
• Organisational Development Consultant  
• Talent Management Specialist  
• Research Fellow in HRM/Organisational Studies  
• Academic Lecturer or Professor  
• Employee Relations Manager

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