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PhD Marketing (with Integrated Studies) at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A programme for exceptional postgraduate researchers aiming to deliver academic work of the highest calibre in Marketing scholarship, combining a taught first year with doctoral research.

Faculty: Durham University Business School  |  Department: Management and Marketing  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year includes compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Doctoral Research, Advanced Management and Marketing Theory, Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis, an Individual Research Project and a Team Research Project, followed by the doctoral thesis (360 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates are in demand for academic posts in leading universities and business schools, business and management consultancy, and senior management roles in private sector organisations and government institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a Masters qualification (or international equivalent) with a significant research element, usually with a first degree that included a final-stage thesis or dissertation and taught research methods.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). Home/Islands Year 1 fee (equivalent PGT fee), 2026/27 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 a year (2026/27). Overseas Year 1 fee (equivalent PGT fee), 2026/27 entry Source

Intake: October

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

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