Overview

Features

The Business and Management PhD programme from the University of Chester is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in research and academia.

Under the guidance of expert faculty members, students engage in advanced study and research in their chosen field, fostering independent, critical, and analytical thinking.

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Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Accounting

Business

Data Analytics

Event Management

Finance

HR

Management

Marketing

Tourism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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They would advise contacting us at least 6 months before the time you hope to begin your studies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration 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

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.

A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

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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

15627 GBP / year

≈ 15627 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £2,619 / year

International: £7,814 / year

National fees are TBC.

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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