Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PhD, MPhil) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an award-winning teaching and learning centre whose academic staff focus on research interests in two related areas: design innovation and entrepreneurship, spanning both commercial and social sectors. This includes research wholly contained within one of these disciplines or bridging both subjects. The Centre has a reputation for a collaborative and participatory approach to teaching and research, ensuring impact for its stakeholders.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: MPhil: one year full-time, two years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028. | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MPhil: This programme is a postgraduate research master's degree. Researchers conduct a significant research project on a topic related to Innovation and Entrepreneurship independently under supervision. The programme does not include a taught element although researchers can still benefit from the training offered centrally from the Bristol Doctoral College.

Career pathways

Graduates and Research Impact: PhD researchers at the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship are supported to explore, understand, and evaluate innovation initiatives critically across diverse contexts. The programme encourages original contributions that advance theory and practice in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on methodological rigour and real-world relevance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: An upper second-class degree or international equivalent. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree. PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028.

Duration: MPhil: one year full-time, two years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years p

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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