University of Northampton

Organisational Behaviour MPhil/PhD

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

If you are a graduate in Organisational Behaviour or similar discipline, this Organisational Behaviour PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This PhD in Organisational Behaviour offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the field of organisational behaviour. It is designed to stimulate critical thinking and creative ideas and provide you with the analytical skills to carry out your research effectively.

Successful oral defence of the final thesis (viva voce) will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer researchers an excellent opportunity to develop their career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry. Faculty members and PhD students in Organisational Behaviour are part of the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Northampton.

The department welcomes doctoral applicants from a wide variety of academic disciplines who are united by a desire to conduct innovative research.

Key highlights

  • Substantial original research project worthy of publication in organisational behaviour
  • Develops critical thinking, creative ideas and analytical research skills
  • Thesis assessed through oral defence (viva voce)
  • Based within the Faculty of Business and Law
  • Welcomes doctoral researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer
  • Academic researcher
  • Senior manager
  • Organisational development consultant
  • Human resources director

Cost of study

International: £16,850

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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