Business PhD
University of West London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OverviewElevate your impact and become a changemaker with a PhD at the Claude Littner Business School.The Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) at the University of West London has a strong reputation for its teaching and engagement with industry through knowledge exchange and research.The school is ranked 21st in the UK for business and management by the Guardian University Guide 2023. The school also has a strong track record of student satisfaction, with 91% of students stated on the ...Read more

Overview

Elevate your impact and become a changemaker with a PhD at the Claude Littner Business School.

The Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) at the University of West London has a strong reputation for its teaching and engagement with industry through knowledge exchange and research.

The school is ranked 21st in the UK for business and management by the Guardian University Guide 2023. The school also has a strong track record of student satisfaction, with 91% of students stated on the National Student Survey 2022 result page.

CLBS covers a wide spectrum of subject areas within business. Some research specialities to highlight are:

  • transforming finance and accounting
  • empowering organisations and leaders
  • navigating the data landscape
  • engaging with markets and consumers
  • fostering innovation and sustainability.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
107th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
What students say
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Hassan
16 Mar 22

UWL is a great place to study , since i started I am highly satisfied with the student service in general, the access to learning materials is easy and..Read more

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Farida
15 Mar 22

Brilliant University with great lecturers, staff and facilities. Highly recommended..Read more

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.

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£3,995 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£14,750 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£14,750 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Hassan
16 Mar 22
Business Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
UWL is a great place to study , since i started I am highly satisfied with the student service in general, the access to learning materials is easy and...
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Farida
15 Mar 22
Business Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Brilliant University with great lecturers, staff and facilities. Highly recommended...
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University of West London
University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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University of West London
St Mary's Road Ealing W5 5RF United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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