PhD Organisational Health and Well-Being at Lancaster University

Programme overview

The Organisational Health and Well-being PhD at Lancaster University is a flexible, part-time doctoral programme designed for professionals who want to make an original contribution to research on the relationship between work and health without stepping away from their current role or existing commitments. Delivered primarily online, the programme combines expert academic supervision, structured research training and optional face-to-face academies, making it suitable for students based across the UK and internationally. Whether you work in human resources, occupational health, health and safety, applied or organisational psychology, or across the public, private or voluntary sectors, this doctorate allows you to investigate real-world challenges in creating healthy workplaces while developing advanced research expertise.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Division of Health Research | Duration: Part time 4 - 7 years | Study mode: part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Autumn Induction Academy, Healthy Organizations: The influence of the work environment on health, Philosophy of Research, Theory and Methods: Choices for Health Research. Year 2 core modules: Data Analysis, Principles of Research Design and Practical Research Ethics, Systematic approaches to literature reviews and evidence synthesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) or a good UK Master's or equivalent in an appropriate subject, and relevant work experience. Degrees should also include a research methods module and a dissertation. Applicants with non-standard qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, where there is evidence of relevant professional experience and/or other learning that demonstrates the potential to succeed on the programme. Additional requirements: A personal statement (500 words) explaining your reasons for applying to the course and what you hope to achieve. A brief research proposal (500 words) identifying the area(s)/topic you hope to research, why it is important and the research methods you might use. View our guidance on writing a research proposal. Two references. The department plans to interview all eligible applicants. The application deadline for this programme is the 28th July. Applicants should ensure that all required supporting documents are submitted by this date. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Part time 4 - 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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