Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 to 4 years full-time
- Part-time
- 72 months
- 5 to 6 years part-time
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
Home students: they strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your intended start date.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or 4 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 63
- OTE (Oxford Test of English): 118
- IELTS: 6
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Gillingham, United Kingdom
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Overview
Projects at the Marketing degree delivered at the University of Kent cover a wide range of themes ranging from the marketing department's influence on organisational performance, determinants of marketing innovation, brand and product development success, and pricing, advertising and distribution effectiveness, to marketing information/decision-support systems utilisation, value co-creation by open innovation, and consumer evaluation and processing of product communications.
The department has a long tradition in its sectoral focus on the food industry which has complemented its aim of promoting empirical, international and interdisciplinary research to enhance marketing theory and practice. Ongoing and future projects will continue to extend its sectoral foci to emerging market economies, high-technology and new (social and digital) media environments. In addition, the group's empirical and policy-oriented work is supported by the strong links with industry and an international network of research partners.
Exchange partners
Kent Business School has excellent links with business schools globally, including in China, USA, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Italy. Our wide array of exchange partners give you the opportunity to gain international experience. Our partners are committed to enhancing their international outlook while providing excellent teaching. You will gain invaluable work experience, develop your understanding of a new culture and improve your language skills.
Our exchange partners include these top ranked institutions amongst others:
- University of Technology, Sydney
- Renmin University of China, School of Business
- University of Hong Kong
- ESSEC
- Neoma Business School
- Freie Universitat Berlin
- University of Florence
- IE Madrid University
- Stockholm Business School.
Programme Structure
- Each research student is supported by a supervisory team (usually two members of academic staff) who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and about the relevant literature and sources that should be consulted.
- Students meet with supervisors each month in person to agree upon a schedule of work, and bring written work for comment and discussion. The co-supervisor provides additional input and ensures continuity, and formal progression reviews are held at key points in your programme.
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or 4 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
- PTE Academic: 63
- OTE (Oxford Test of English): 118
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold a 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master's level in a relevant discipline, from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
fees tbc
Living costs
Canterbury
United Kingdom
1,246-2,152 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Marketing.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Sports Scholarships Scheme — University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom; Grant 1000 GBP; Deadline 30 Apr 2027
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government; Grant Various benefits; Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund; Grant 3500 USD; Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation; Grant Various benefits; Deadline Not specified; Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li; Grant 19000 GBP; Deadline Not specified; Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation; Grant Various benefits; Deadline 28 Feb 2027; Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar; Grant 6000 USD; Deadline 31 Jan 2027; Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 31 Oct 2026; Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law; Grant 1000 USD; Deadline 13 Jan 2027; Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO); Grant 22500 GBP; Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund; Grant 3000 USD; Deadline 31 Dec 2026; Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9; Grant 1500 USD; Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme; Grant 12000 USD; Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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