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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bristol
Part Time
SEP-25
8 years
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Overview
Research is central to the activities of the University of Bristol Business School. The school comprises several groups of academic staff with a variety of interests and a focus on research that has practical relevance. The results of the most recent UK-wide research assessment, the
The Business School encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on a range of theories and methodologies. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will be joining a thriving PhD community. We run a programme of activities to enable PhD students to network with each other.
Candidates entering the PhD programme are required to take 60 credit points of taught units in their first year and to participate in PhD workshops and reading groups. Students are also encouraged to undertake further training in agreement with their supervisor for the duration of their studies.
The main research training is taken from among two categories of units, with separate lists for Accounting and for Finance students. The units are chosen in consultation with the supervisors to suit the student's PhD research. The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,850 per year
Students from Domestic
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
£21,300 per year
Students from EU
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
£21,300 per year
Students from International
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a 8% increase in fees each year.
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