Overview

Throughout the Business Administration course from University of West London you will carry out advanced research into a key aspect of business administration, underpinned by a series of taught modules.

The aim of the DBA is to produce independent researchers who can make an original contribution to knowledge in Business Administration.

Career opportunities:

Studying for a doctorate will help you to develop research skills and evidence-based practice within your professional area.

A doctorate qualification can help you to develop your role in your current career, secure a promotion or facilitate a career change.

Completion of a professional doctorate will also allow you to progress into a postdoctoral research role.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Executive Leadership: Critical Reflection & Perspectives
Professionalism in Social Context
Methods of Professional Enquiry and Research
Strategic Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
Connecting Research and Practice
Evaluating Data in the Professions

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration View 89 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a previous degree obtained in the UK are exempt from this requirement.
a Master’s Degree with Merit or Distinction or equivalent in the relevant field of study.
a minimum of two years' full-time work experience in supervisory/managerial roles that are relevant to the subject you wish to study.
to be currently employed in a professional capacity in a field related to Business Management.

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Tuition Fees

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3800 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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