PhD Business Management
Course overview
The PhD in Business Management at Swansea University is for those who want to explore how businesses work and how they can adapt to a changing world. Whether you are interested in global markets, strategy, people management, or how products move through supply chains, this course gives you the space and support to carry out detailed research in your chosen area.
During your PhD, you will receive support from experienced staff at the School of Management. You will improve your research skills, develop your own ideas, and learn more about how businesses work and make decisions.
Studying Business Management at Swansea University will help you build the confidence and knowledge to make a real impact in both academic and professional settings. After you complete your PhD, you will be prepared for a research career in universities, companies, or government organisations.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants for a PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’.
- Alternatively, applicants with a first class honours degree not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language isn't English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the language by possessing an IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.5.
- Recognised equivalents are also accepted.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
A PhD in Business Management from Swansea University opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:
- University Professor
- Research Fellow/Associate
- Management Consultant
- Strategy Consultant
- Business Development Director
- Executive Administrator
Cost of study
For candidates starting in July 2025, the tuition fee to study a PhD in Business Management at Swansea University is £18,500. For those starting in 2026, the tuition fee is £19,050.
Admission
After you have completed preparing an appropriate research proposal, you can apply through the online link provided by the university. Should you need any assistance, our AHZ counsellors are available to assist.
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