Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 24 months; PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years
- Part-time: 36 months; Part Time 3 years - 6 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Aug 2027
Language
English
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Northampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Business; Strategic Management
Overview
Strategy and International Business students at University of Northampton students are drawn from all over the world, and you will benefit from a dynamic research environment including supervision from internationally renowned Faculty of Business and Law, dedicated support, and outstanding facilities. In this programme, you will develop your critical thinking, intellectual capacity, and creativity.
Successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis will provide you with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry.
Highlights
- Learn from leading research institutes and centres
- Join an internationally renowned faculty
- Preparing Next-Generation Researchers
- We emphasise real world relevance as a core value
- Helping to define the Strategy and International Business research agenda
- Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Centres and the Graduate School
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- The Strategy and International Business PhD programme is a way for you to hone your specialism in the area, and to improve your skills in research, academic writing, presentation, and practice. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general and project-specific training to enable you to conduct your research effectively and independently.
- As a PhD student, you will be assigned a supervisory team consisting of a Director of Study (DOS), and first and second supervisors. Our students are required to work independently on their research, under the advice and guidance of their supervisory team. Due to the nature of PhD study, our students spend a large amount of time studying and engaging in independent research.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or master’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area
- A well-developed research proposal
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: 32,069 AUD / year (≈ 16,850 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 11,134 AUD / year (≈ 5,850 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK Part Time: £2,900
- International: Part Time: £7,850
Living costs
Northampton, United Kingdom
1,515–2,874 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
