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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Faculty of Business and Law at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A PhD involving a complex, advanced project that critically investigates an approved topic and makes an original, independent contribution to knowledge.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Postgraduate research  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: January 2027, April 2027  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Critical investigation and evaluation of an approved topic with appropriate research methods, leading to a thesis.

Career pathways

Opens careers in commercial research and development, consultancy or entrepreneurship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:1 in any subject and/or a relevant Master's degree. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Intake: January 2027, April 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time; 7 years part-time

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