PhD Marketing at University of Reading

Programme overview

The Henley PhD in Marketing, based in the Digital, Marketing and Entrepreneurship department, covers theoretical and applied marketing research. Candidates complete a foundation year of research training, a confirmation of registration assessment in year two, and then thesis research and viva.

What you will study

Year one: research training (for Henley PhDs, taught modules chosen via a learning needs analysis) and confirmation of registration in year two; remaining time on original research, thesis writing and viva voce examination.

Career pathways

Henley PhD graduates have taken up academic positions and roles in multinationals, consulting firms and government advisory bodies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Henley Business School PhD in Marketing: masters degree at distinction or merit level from an internationally recognised university plus an equally strong undergraduate degree (certificate and transcript); a fully developed research proposal; IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.0; two references, at least one academic. Applications for 2027/28 entry close on 30 June 2027. Full-time study is expected; January entry is not offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home/Republic of Ireland full-time PhD fee, payable each year of the programme; research expenses may be charged on top for some programmes Source

International applicants: GBP 21,750 a year (2026/27). International fee band 1, full-time; research expenses may be charged on top for some programmes Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/doctoral-opportunities/how-to-apply

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