Overview

Collaborate with leading academics, engage in innovative research projects, and contribute to the global business landscape.

Features

The Management programme from University of Birmingham supports research students in generating and interpreting new knowledge, culminating in their thesis.

The taught component is designed to provide doctoral researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the wide range of techniques used in contemporary social science research.

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Programme Structure

Research topics include

Business and Labour Economics

Entrepreneurship & Local Economy

Organisation, Work and Employment Procurement and Operations Management

Strategy and International Business

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies View 85 other PhDs in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Business School's entry requirement is a good honours degree (first or upper second class honours) awarded by a recognised University in an appropriate subject, and a merit in a relevant Master’s degree. We usually ask students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters.

All international students also need to show that they have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English.
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency - minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component

LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): C1 'Expert' with no less than 25 in each skill

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25190 GBP / year

≈ 25190 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5181 GBP / year

≈ 5181 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.