What you will study
University of Surrey PhD in Management and Business will train you in critical and analytical skills, research methods, and in discipline-specific knowledge that will give you the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for a career in academia, or as a researcher in a wide variety of settings. Visit the programme website for more information
We offer a three-year, full-time (and, in exceptional cases, part-time) programme.
You’ll receive an induction by the University of Surrey’s Doctoral College, as well as a bespoke induction programme from the Business School. This induction will introduce you to the School as well as the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences in which the School is based. The induction will outline the relationship between you and your supervisor.
You will be assigned a principal supervisor and a co-supervisor. Your supervisors will provide you with guidance and advice throughout your programme of study.
Accreditation
The Surrey Business School is a member of the Association of Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Programme Structure
Research themes
- Business analytics and operations
- Digital economy
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Finance and accounting
- Marketing
- People and organisations
- Strategy and international business.
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL® IBT: 88 or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements: Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree and a masters degree (minimum merit) in a relevant subject from an internationally recognised university.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 43,238 AUD / year ≈ 22,700 GBP / year
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Additional Details (Part-time): UK £2,619; Overseas £11,400
Living costs
Guildford, United Kingdom: 1,257-2,171 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Management and Business.
