University of Kent

PhD Management

University of Kent

Course overview

Kent Business School has over 100 research-active academic staff, and postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. They offer international expertise in accounting, finance, international business strategy, organisational behaviour, human resource management, marketing and supply chain management. 

Each research student is supported by a supervisory team who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and the relevant literature and sources. Formal progression reviews are held at key points, and each student participates in a mandatory research training programme. 

Kent Business School PhD students get access to office space with a laptop, funds for conference attendance and research expenses, research methods training, and full access to the facilities of the Graduate and Researcher College.

Entry requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis, and additional qualifications, professional qualifications, and relevant experience may also be taken into account. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are expected to have a 2.1 at the undergraduate level and a merit at masters level in a relevant discipline from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section, or by providing equivalent scores from tests such as PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates with a PhD in Management go on to pursue a variety of careers in academia, research, and high-level consultancy. Some potential career paths include:

  • University Lecturer/Professor

  • Research Scientist

  • Management Consultant

  • Policy Analyst

  • Senior Management Roles

  • Corporate Strategist

Cost of study

International students are charged £19,300 per year for tuition for the PhD Management programme at the University of Kent.

Admission

Prospective students can apply for the PhD Management programme through the University of Kent's official website. Our trained counsellors are available to assist applicants with the application process and to verify their qualifications and experience against the programme's entry criteria.

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