Management and Business PhD
University of Surrey
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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4 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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8 Years

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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OCT-26

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8 Years

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Our PhD in Management and Business will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and in discipline-specific knowledge that will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a career in academia, or as a researcher in a wide variety of settings. We offer a three-year, full-time (and, in exceptional cases, part-time) programme. You’ll receive an induction by the University of Surrey’s Doctoral College, as well as a bespoke induction programme from the Business ...Read more

Our PhD in Management and Business will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and in discipline-specific knowledge that will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a career in academia, or as a researcher in a wide variety of settings. We offer a three-year, full-time (and, in exceptional cases, part-time) programme. You’ll receive an induction by the University of Surrey’s Doctoral College, as well as a bespoke induction programme from the Business School. This induction will introduce you to the School as well as the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in which the School is based. The induction will outline the relationship between you and your supervisor. Your supervisor will serve as a mentor as you progress through your PhD.

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19th
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26 Nov 25

The best part of my uni experience has been the international environment, meeting people from different cultures and learning from professors who genuinely support students. The..Read more

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26 Nov 25

Best aspects of my experience at the University of Surrey One of the strongest parts of studying at Surrey is the university’s clear focus on employability. The Professional..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree and a masters degree (minimum merit) in a relevant subject from an internationally recognised university.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,800 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

£21,800 per year

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Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week

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