PhD Business at University of West London

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. You should be researching in an area that falls within the Claude Littner Business School's current research activities, to enable us to appoint a suitable supervisor. In addition to the documents mentioned in the “How to apply” section below, it will help our assessment of your application if you also submit a copy of your Masters dissertation at the same time. For applicants successfully progressing from the initial stage of assessment based on the documents submitted, you will be invited to attend an interview. We look for individuals with: dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research. enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice. a genuine passion for their chosen subject area. Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context and potential contribution to the field. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).