PhD Business at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

We offer a full-time or part-time PhD (3 years full-time and 6 years part-time). Degrees by research require an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a particular academic or professional discipline. Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following: a) a systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student; b) the critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues; c) To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing; d) research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities; e) To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The successful applicant should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a First or Upper Second Class award in their Undergraduate Degree, and/or a Merit or Distinction in their master’s degree, in relevant subjects. Equivalent to a British level 7 degree. We welcome applicants with a master’s degree in any area of business or management, including (but not limited to) marketing, finance, business, project management, or the social sciences. If you do not possess a master’s degree; candidates with an equivalent of a First or Upper Second Class award in their Undergraduate Degree with 3+ years of practitioner experience will be considered. Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme. Professional qualifications are examined on their merits and may strengthen the case for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,267 a year (2026/27). Full-time (3 years); From £8,267 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time (3 years); From £14,500 per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=RDPF3PBU

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