Management, Employment and Organisation PhD
Cardiff University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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5 Years

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Management, Employment and Organisation is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our Business Studies PhD programme. The Management, Employment and Organisation (MEO) Section is home to a number of research groups and centres and undertakes research in three broad areas: Organisation Studies, Employment Relations and Public Sector Management. As well as promoting research of an international quality, the section aims to deliver research-led teaching of an ...Read more

Management, Employment and Organisation is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our Business Studies PhD programme. The Management, Employment and Organisation (MEO) Section is home to a number of research groups and centres and undertakes research in three broad areas: Organisation Studies, Employment Relations and Public Sector Management. As well as promoting research of an international quality, the section aims to deliver research-led teaching of an outstanding quality and to provide a supportive environment for the development of academic researchers and educators. Our researchers have a very strong publishing, advisory and consulting profile, providing advice and reports for a broad range of corporate and other clients.

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15/91
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Noar
06 Mar 25

Best part is the quality of the facilities and the general variety of experiences and accessibility but one criticism is that I feel the feedback at the uni may at times be vague..Read more

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Amber
05 Mar 25

Potentially more study space as during exam season all the libraries get extremely busy, but overall I love Cardiff, all the facilities are within a reasonable distance...Read more

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the 3-year full-time PhD Programme A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School. A minimum of 60% grades for a UK masters degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees. Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focused taught modules and submitting a research-based Master's dissertation. As part of your application process, you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and the potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area. Entry requirements for the 4-year structure (training and PhD) A Master's degree from a UK or international university falling short of the minimum criteria for direct entry to the Programme. For example: marks between 50% and 60%, and/or insufficient evidence of robust research training, and/or degree from a University without a strong international status An upper second-class honours degree (2:1 in the UK or equivalent) in Business, Management, Social Sciences and related subjects, from an internationally renowned University. As part of your application process, you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and the potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,200 per year

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£21,200 per year

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