PhD Business and management postgraduate research degrees

The PhD Business and Management Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth is designed to enable students to elevate their existing qualifications and skills in Business and Management to a postgraduate research level. This 3-year postgraduate programme gives students the opportunity to research issues facing organisations and government, such as strategy, leadership and development.

The PhD Business and Management Postgraduate Research Degrees at the University of Portsmouth also enable students to join research collaborations with bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Skills for Care. Students may also work with businesses and policy-makers who are participants in or recipients of research, ensuring that their work is relevant and has the greatest possible impact.

The University of Portsmouth is a public institution dedicated to providing teaching excellence, student support and research impact. The university is known for its “connected degrees”, which allow undergraduate students to choose between a traditional placement year or a fourth-year placement after completing their studies, providing flexibility and enhancing career readiness. Its research excellence has earned a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Applicants should submit a personal statement that outlines their research interest and motivation for studying the postgraduate degree. A research proposal that highlights their area of research and demonstrates how they would contribute to the field of knowledge.

Grade Requirements:

Candidates should possess an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered, and all applicants are subject to an interview.

English Proficiency: 

If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

The tuition fees for international students enrolling in the PhD Business and Management Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth are £17,900 for full-time study and £8,950 for part-time and distance learning. Some PhD projects may include additional fees known as bench fees, for equipment and other consumables, and these will be added to the standard tuition fee.

The University of Portsmouth offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students across various levels of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. These financial aids are designed to assist students from different backgrounds and circumstances, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder academic pursuits.

Graduates of the PhD Business and Management Postgraduate Research Degrees from the University of Portsmouth can pursue various career roles, including:

• University Professor
• Research Fellow
• Management Consultant
• Strategic Manager
• Economic Development Officer
• Innovation Consultant

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.