PhD Work, employment & organisation at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The PhD in Work, Employment and Organisation is a research degree in Strathclyde Business School, available full-time or part-time. Students work with supervisors whose expertise covers areas such as skills and jobs, job quality, migration and employment, trade unions and industrial relations, HRM, public service reform and tourism employment.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Department: Work, Employment and Organisation | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (rolling start dates) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent doctoral research under supervision, alongside the Strathclyde Business School Faculty Research Methodology Programme (minimum Certificate level) and enrolment on the PgCert in Research Methodology in Business and Management, normally completed in the first year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Strathclyde Business School (postgraduate research programmes): a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. For PhD applications a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, is also normally expected, although there are often exceptions. Grades for independent research work (for example a dissertation) are given particular weight, and a strong score there may allow entry with a lower degree classification. Applications are assessed on the whole person, with the CV and covering letter expected to evidence resourcefulness, commitment and resilience and the ability to undertake and complete a PhD. English language for international applicants: IELTS (or equivalent Secure English Language Test) 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5; study in English within the last five years may also be considered. Pre-sessional English is available.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). PhD annual tuition fee as published on the research programme page; applies to the Work, Employment and Organisation research degrees listed on the page (full-time). Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). PhD annual tuition fee as published on the research programme page; applies to the Work, Employment and Organisation research degrees listed on the page (full-time). Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 (rolling start dates)

Duration: 3 years full-time

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