Business
University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
Doctoral candidates pursue original research with the goal of making a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, their chosen field. As a postgraduate researcher you can become an integral part of our research community, working with leading academics whose research has gone on to impact business, policy, and society on an international scale.
Faculty: Management | Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 1.5-3 years. PhD: 2-4 years; Part-time: MPhil: 2-4 years. PhD: 3-8 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: Start dates in October and February | Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Normally, PhD students register for an MPhil, and within 12 months (24 months for part-time study) they are expected to transfer to the PhD programme. This transfer requires the production of a detailed research proposal, which the candidate will be expected to defend at a transfer viva.
A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.
Normally candidates should hold a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject. You should also hold a Master's degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above. While academic credentials are important for a successful application we also pay great attention to the fit of students to both the programme and the research interests of our academic team. Applicants are assessed based on their previous academic performance, the quality of their research proposal, and the availability of suitable members of staff to supervise the chosen research topic. If you would like to undertake a PhD, but do not currently have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, you may want to consider studying one of our Master's programmes. International students will require English Language at IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element, or equivalent.
Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source
International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source
Intake: Start dates in October and February
Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 1.5-3 years. PhD: 2-4 years; Part-time: MPhil: 2-4 years. PhD: 3-8 years
Business
University of Lincoln, United Kingdom
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