PhD Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at University of Kent

Programme overview

PhD in Kent Business School at Medway and Canterbury, teaching the research tools for studying organisational behaviour and human resource management. Research draws on psychology and sociology on employee wellbeing, equality and diversity, and performance management and appraisal.

Department: Kent Business School | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Medway) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research methods training and a thesis supervised within a community of about 60 PhD students, supported by the Researcher Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master's level in a relevant discipline from a UK or other approved university, or equivalent. A research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on the intended topic is required. The PhD application deadline is 31 July. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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