Overview

This PhD programme at Henley Business School from University of Reading will offer you the opportunity undertake original and business relevant research in International Business and Strategy . In this programme you will develop your critical thinking, intellectual capacity and creativity.

Features

Our postgraduate research students are drawn from all over the world. You will benefit from a dynamic research environment and supervision from internationally renowned faculty, dedicated support and outstanding facilities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Management and Financial Research
Advanced Finance Theory with Empirical Applications
Qualitative Research Methods
Thesis Literature Review
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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135

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Business View 13 other PhDs in International Business in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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135

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88

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PTE Academic

69

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Other requirements

General requirements

Top grades in your Masters degree (minimum requirement is a Merit or equivalent, but we prefer a Distinction)

Top grade in your Masters dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) as this may show your research attitude and skills

A well-developed research proposal.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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

Funding

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