Overview

The DBA is equivalent to a PhD but focuses on high-level strategic business problems rather than purely academic questions.

Research degrees have a minimum and maximum duration, known as the candidature. Your candidature ends when you submit your thesis.

Features

Our Business Studies PhD degrees at University of Southampton have been awarded +3 recognition for full-time students by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

We have also received research studentships from ESRC and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for our DBA.

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Programme Structure

Research

accounting

financial markets and banking

entrepreneurship

innovation

strategy

sustainability

corporate social responsibility

accountability and governance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject

a master of science at merit level in a relevant subject

satisfactory interview

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18200 GBP / year

≈ 18200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13300 GBP / year

≈ 13300 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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