MPhil/PhD Business Practice at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Our business research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of an area of business with support from an expert supervisor. Our Business Practice MPhil/PhD programme offers the opportunity to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of a business area with expert guidance. Unlike taught courses, this research degree focuses on producing original contributions to knowledge.

Faculty: Greenwich Business School | Department: Executive Business Centre | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September; January; April | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Join a research-focused programme tailored to applied business innovation. Receive supervision from experienced academics and industry professionals. Access seminars, workshops, and the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). Study at the Executive Business Centre, Greenwich Campus.

Career pathways

Graduates might choose to pursue careers in academia, consultancy, research, and leadership roles in business and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree with minimum 2:1 (or equivalent), or a master's degree with minimum 60% overall (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words; Provide a Curriculum Vitae; Provide 2x academic or professional references. Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement. Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September; January; April

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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