PhD Business Studies and Management

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

Highfield Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

Our broad range of PhD topics, from entrepreneurship and innovation to logistics and risk management, provide you with the opportunity for in-depth academic analysis while building a range of professional training and development skills. You will work with expert academics at the forefront of world-leading research.

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

64/279

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

26th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

17th

What students say

Alright. Need for more study spaces/ library especially in exam seasons. Extortionate food..Read more

I'm getting comfortable in my 2nd year in Southampton. I only have 12 hours of lectures and seminars every week, so it's around 2.5hours something per day which is not a lot at..Read more

Entry requirements

To be considered for a PhD program applicants typically need a 2:1 (upper second-class) Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, along with a Master's degree at merit level in a related field.

Tuition fees

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£20,100 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Business Studies reviews

Student Reviewer

27 Feb 25

Business Management

Alright. Need for more study spaces/ library especially in exam seasons. Extortionate food...

zihan

20 Feb 25

Business Analytics (BSc)

I'm getting comfortable in my 2nd year in Southampton. I only have 12 hours of lectures and seminars every week, so it's around 2.5hours something per day which is not a lot at...

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