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PhD (Aston Business School) at Aston University

Aston University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

At Aston Business School our PhD programme is designed to train Doctoral students who aspire to become future academics or professional industry researchers.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: Aston Business School  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year you will undertake three ESRC approved taught Research Methods modules. These modules are designed to provide you with the necessary skills to both successfully complete your PhD, and to develop as a well-rounded researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Qualifications A First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, and a Masters degree with Merit or Distinction, both in relevant subjects. Qualifications from overseas institutions will be considered, but performance must be equivalent to that described above, and the University reserves the right to ascertain this equivalence according to its own criteria. Entry may be allowed to exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the required knowledge and capabilities for Doctoral level study, but do not fulfil all of the above criteria. These will be judged on a case-by-case basis. Language proficiency For applicants who are not from majority English speaking countries, it is necessary to meet our English language requirements. For details of the language requirements please view our English language requirements webpage.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time fees Source

International applicants: GBP 16,590 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time fees Source

Intake: October 2026

Duration: 3 years

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