Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months; Part-time 50 months; Distance learning: 6 years.
- Start dates: September 2026, January 2027, May 2027. Application deadlines not specified.
Overview
Join the PhD in Business and Enterprise at London South Bank University.
Enterprise through research
Enterprise as a core research narrative invites researchers to contribute work notable for academic quality and impact and all sorts of areas could fall within this theme including, but not limited to, SMEs, local economy, organisational analysis, social enterprise and society. It offers opportunities to work collaboratively on research and publications, share data, complementary methodologies and connect with enterprise activities.
Engaging with business and society
The School is also committed to ‘civic engagement’ with a mission to share practical research outcomes to improve the society around us and this is reflected in many of the impact case studies which are being generated. Our local business community is essential to the success of London and we are keen to engage in research which supports that community through systematic capture of the structure, economic impact or business lifecycle.
We therefore would like our research to be academically strong and capable of generating impact locally, nationally or internationally. We are happy to consider a broad range of research proposals within the business domain so long as they can be seen to offer the potential for rigour, originality, reach and impact.
A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Previous PhD research topics have included:
- Internationalisation of SMEs
- Marketing strategies of multinational companies
- Sustainability and project management
- Managing risk in multinational corporations
- Social media as innovation laboratory
- Work-life balance and work-family conflict
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Lower Second Class
English Requirements
IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.
- Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.
- If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 34,666 AUD / year (≈ 18,200 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,886 AUD / year (≈ 5,190 GBP / year)
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
- The European Impact Scholarship – 5,000 GBP, deadline Anytime
- LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship – 5,000 GBP
- The Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award – Various benefits, Merit-based
- LSBU Loyalty Award – 5,000 GBP, Merit-based
- The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award – 4,000 GBP
- The Global Success Scholarship – Various benefits, deadline 01 Oct 2026
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship – Various benefits, Merit-based, deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – 1,000 USD, deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 3,500 USD, deadline 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Various benefits
- Erasmus+ – Grants for study mobility – 19,000 GBP, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Various benefits, Merit-based, deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – 1,000 USD, Merit-based, deadline 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1,000 USD, Merit-based, deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 5,000 USD, deadline 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 10,000 USD, Merit-based, deadline 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 1,000 USD, Merit-based, deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 3,000 USD, Merit-based, deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 22,500 GBP, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 1,000 USD
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies – 1,500 USD
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 12,000 USD, deadline 11 Jan 2027