Human Resource Management PhD at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This PhD allows you to research work, management and the experience of employment while improving your writing and presentation skills. You'll join a research community collaborating with academics whose work has influenced business, policy and society internationally.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Human Resource Management | Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral candidates conduct original research with the purpose of contributing significantly to knowledge and understanding in their chosen subject. As a research student, you will become an essential member of our research community, collaborating with outstanding academics whose research has had an international influence on business, policy, and society.

Career pathways

A doctoral degree can be the pinnacle of academic success and often signifies the start of a career in academia or research. A research-based degree is also the most direct route to a job in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants who are interested in studying at Research Level. Normally candidates should hold a 2:1 or higher honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject. Where possible you should also hold a good Master’s degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject area. English language: If English is not your first language, then we will require you to have IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component specifically in writing (or equivalent). Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered. For more information, please visit our English Language requirements page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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