Management Integrated PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Develop research skills in your integrated first year that will prepare you to address complex challenges facing business leaders through your doctoral research You’ll work with world-leading faculty whose findings go beyond academia – to practitioners and professionals in industry, associations, chartered institutes, decision-making bodies and public-policy organisations.

Department: University of Sussex Business School | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: All year, Research Proposal, Programming, Qualitative Methods and Empirical Design, Pathway, Introduction to Theory (for Innovation, Management and Policy Pathway), Advanced Qualitative Methods (for Innovation, Management and Policy Pathway), Analytical Methods and Research Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have at least a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a relevant Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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