Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Duration: 3 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Duration: 6 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
English
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Human Resource Management
Overview
We welcome applications from students from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities, with wide ranging social science and interdisciplinary research interests, including recent graduates from a range of disciplines, experienced practitioners, professionals and policy makers. Learn more at the Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies programme offered by University of Essex.
We welcome theses exploring research that considers the historical, socio-economic, cultural, and political context within which work and its organisation takes place, as well as that which has critical implications for contemporary organisational and management practices.
You can tailor your research to a profession or sector of your choice and may choose to pursue research in one of the following areas:
- human resource management and approaches to wellbeing
- environmental sustainability and ethics
- sociology and social psychology of work
- employee relations
- work and organisation studies
- gender, diversity and intersectionality in the workplace
- creativity and organisational change
- information systems in organisations
- precarious employment and vulnerability
- public sector change and reorganisation
- organisational spatiality and design
Your future
Essex Business School fosters the business leaders and researchers of the future. The PhD graduates use their creativity, innovation and ethical awareness to meet the many challenges facing the international business world.
Many of the graduates enjoy careers in academia and organisations in the public and private sectors, including at some of the world's most well-known organisations and exciting SMEs, such as:
- Groupon
- KPMG Group
- Right Freight Pvt Ltc
- Copal Partners
- Capital Markets Intelligence, a financial publisher
- Credit Data Research, a business funder
- Many now also run their own growing businesses
PhD Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies students can also take advantage of the services offered by the Careers Service, including careers advice; work experience; internships; placements; and voluntary opportunities.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A research degree doesn't have a taught structure, giving you the chance to investigate your chosen topic in real depth and reach a profound understanding.
- In communicating that understanding, through a thesis or other means, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge.
- A research degree allows you to develop new high-level skills, enhance your professional development and build new networks. It can open doors to many careers.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well developed research proposal is also essential.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents; Applies to you): 38,780 AUD / year ≈ 20,625 GBP / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents; Applies to you): 9,849 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Additional Details — Part-time fees:
- Home/UK fee: £2,619 per year
- International fee: £10,313 per year
Living costs
Colchester, United Kingdom: 1,241 - 2,143 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 Human Resource Management and Organisation Studies.
- Turing Scheme Funding (University of Essex) — Grant 1360 GBP — Deadline: Anytime — Need-based
- The Always Essex Staff Discount (University of Essex) — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding (University of Essex) — Grant 1360 GBP — Deadline: Anytime — Need-based
- Alumni Loyalty Discount (University of Essex) — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Anytime — Merit-based
- 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
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- 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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