Management PhD
University of Bath
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This programme equips candidates with the skills to conduct and publish high-quality research, and to pursue careers in leading research-led universities.Our PhD in Management programme is designed to equip doctoral researchers who have already completed an MRes or equivalent training with the skills and training to conduct and publish the high-quality research necessary to pursue successful careers as professional management scholars and researchers in leading research-led universities.The ...Read more

This programme equips candidates with the skills to conduct and publish high-quality research, and to pursue careers in leading research-led universities.Our PhD in Management programme is designed to equip doctoral researchers who have already completed an MRes or equivalent training with the skills and training to conduct and publish the high-quality research necessary to pursue successful careers as professional management scholars and researchers in leading research-led universities.The programme combines structured research training with applied research practice, leading to the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).We welcome PhD scholars from any disciplinary background interested in developing professional scholarly research in any aspect of business, management, accounting, finance, and allied subjects. We admit PhD candidates on the basis of their academic credentials, scholarly potential, and demonstrable motivation to pursue careers as professional scholars and researchers.PhD students have the opportunity to develop and deepen their own research interests working with academic experts in our four subject groups:Accounting, Finance & Law (AFL)Informations, Decisions & Operations (IDO)Marketing, Business & Society (MBS)Strategy & Organisation (S&O)With a strong foundation in research, alumni of the PhD programme in the School of Management have earned academic positions at leading universities around the world, including the University of Alberta, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, Warwick Business School, among others. Our PhDs also publish their work in world leading international journals.With a strong foundation in research, alumni of the PhD programme in the School of Management have earned academic positions at the University of Alberta, University of Birmingham, University of Cambridge, Cardiff University, University of Edinburgh, University of Kent, University of Liverpool, Warwick Business School, University of the West England, among others. Other graduates went on to research careers in government and industry.

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Anna
20 Oct 25

The best aspects are the amount and quality of facilities. It truly amazes me every single time I step into the STV and see the equipment and also the amount of classes I am able..Read more

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04 Apr 14

it is better than york where i did my first degree. this uni is very career driven. i would advice future students to be confident and be yourself and you will make lots of..Read more

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements are a bachelors degree at a First or Upper-second level (or equivalent) from a recognised university and English language proficiency, as well as an MRes (Master of Research) or equivalent from a recognised university. We also consider applications from candidates seeking to transfer their PhDs from another universities.

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£4,900 per year

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£23,500 per year

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Anna
20 Oct 25
Management with Marketing with work placement
The best aspects are the amount and quality of facilities. It truly amazes me every single time I step into the STV and see the equipment and also the amount of classes I am able...
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04 Apr 14
Sustainability and Management MSc
it is better than york where i did my first degree. this uni is very career driven. i would advice future students to be confident and be yourself and you will make lots of...
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University of Bath
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