PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies at University of Essex

Programme overview

PhD in Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies at Essex Business School, examining the theories and practice of organisation in relation to work, management and the experience of employment. Research topics include HRM and wellbeing, employee relations, gender and diversity at work, precarious employment, and public sector change.

Department: Essex Business School | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervisor meetings, an intensive induction, advanced research methods training and compulsory modules tailored to individual research needs, including the zero-credit Essex Business School - Research module covering research philosophy, strategies, designs and methods of data collection and analysis.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers in academia and in public and private sector organisations, including KPMG Group, Groupon and Copal Partners; many run their own businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject; a well-developed research proposal is essential. Normally an interview (including by video) is required, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each component. Research degrees have no application deadline; applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor or the Graduate Administrator and to submit a brief research proposal before applying. Applications are normally answered within four weeks.

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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