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Business School MPhil/PhD at Middlesex University

Middlesex University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This programme will give you the opportunity to carry out cutting edge research that will help you understand the challenges of business in a globalised society, will prepare you for a career in higher education or in professional practice, and offer you the chance to make a lasting contribution to organisations, academia and the wider society.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Business School - Department of Strategy, Leadership and Operations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Under the direction of your Director of Studies you will conduct empirical or theoretical research that will lead to new knowledge in your chosen field and you will write a report or thesis of 80,000 words.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have at least one of the following: An undergraduate degree, usually with a class 2:1 or equivalent. A master's qualification or equivalent (professional practice accreditation). A PhD candidates need to enrol for the MPhil and transfer to a PhD once they have made enough progress with their research – typically after 18 months. Eligibility. UK and international students are eligible to apply for this course. Application process. PhD applicants have to submit a written application including a research proposal and shortlist candidates go through an interview. Note that you do not need to have a previous contact among academic staff to apply. If your application is successful, the admission team will assign to you a Director of Studies in your field. If you are applying for PhD by Public Works (including publications or other work in the public domains), you will need to show a portfolio of existing publications and a 500-word statement explaining how these publications are interrelated.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,400 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £3,200 (flat fee per year) (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time rate. Part-time students: £8,700 (flat fee per year) (not included). Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

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