Program Overview

Management Research MPhil/PhD

Key information

Award:

MPhil

PhD

Study mode:

Full time

Part time

Campus:

Strand Campus

Overview

King's Business School invites applications for full-time and part-time students in Management Studies, to start in October 2025. We welcome applications from those who qualify as Home or International for fees purposes and seek to attract talented and enthusiastic students who aspire to be future leaders in their academic fields of study.

Research areas

• Accounting & Financial Management
• Banking & Finance
• Economics
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Public Services Management & Organisation
• Strategy, International Management & Entrepreneurship

What to expect

The School recognises that research training is fundamental to any successful PhD and to professional development beyond the doctorate.

In their first year, students undertake a series of short courses relevant to their project which are led and assessed by specialists. Students are also able to take additional courses in their specific areas of interest, drawing on a range of MSc-level modules available through the School. Research students are active participants in frequent school and research group seminars given by external speakers.

King’s Business School is part of the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS-DTP). The LISS-DTP offers a wide range of foundational and advanced research modules which are open to all doctoral students.

In addition, the King’s Centre for Doctoral Studies provides support to doctoral students across the university and runs a variety of training courses and research development opportunities, including courses on careers, academic writing, and project management, to help students fulfil their full potential in their research and beyond.

Deadlines

• October 2025 entry – Recruitment will proceed in two rounds.
  • Round 1 application deadline: 1st December 2024 (Home and Overseas)
  • Round 2 application deadline: 1st June 2025 (Home and Overseas)

How to apply

1. Check that you meet our entry requirements
   • Academic standards: Master's degree with a Merit or higher (or overseas equivalent) and a Bachelor's degree with 2:1 in a relevant subject.
   • English language requirements: Check our English language requirements here (Band B).
2. Finding a Supervisor
   • Support from a supervisor with the right expertise for your project is essential to success in your doctoral studies.
   • You are required to contact potential supervisors to discuss your proposal before applying.
3. Write your personal statement
   • We ask that you also write a short supporting statement (c. 500 words) explaining:
     • Your motivation for applying for a PhD
     • Why you are well suited to undertaking a PhD
     • What you are hoping to do after you complete your PhD
     • Why you have selected your preferred supervisor(s)
     • Why King’s Business School is the best place for you to undertake your project
4. Apply online
   • Submit your application via King’s Apply, our online application portal.
   • Select either Management Studies Research MPhil/PhD (Full Time) or Management Studies Research MPhil/PhD (Part Time) depending on your preferred mode of study.
   • Your application requires the following:
     • Research proposal of 1,500 words, to be uploaded on the portal
     • The name of your preferred supervisor
     • Personal statement of 500 words, to be pasted in the ‘Supporting Statement’ box
     • One academic reference which is recent and valid
     • A sample of your previous written work (typically, your Master’s dissertation)
     • English language test certificate, unless you meet the criteria for an exemption
     • Valid degree transcripts for both undergraduate and master’s degrees, which include marksheets showing all modules taken and marks received
     • Details on how you will fund your studies

Fees or Funding

• UK Tuition Fees 2024/25
  • Full time tuition fees: £6,168 per year
  • Part time tuition fees: £3,084 per year
• International Tuition Fees 2024/25
  • Full time tuition fees: £22,410 per year
  • Part time tuition fees: £11,205 per year
• UK Tuition Fees 2025/26
  • Full time tuition fees: £6,600 per year
  • Part time tuition fees: £3,300 per year
• International Tuition Fees 2025/26
  • Full time tuition fees: £25,500 per year
  • Part time tuition fees: £12,750 per year

Study environment

• Base campus
  • Strand Campus
  • Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
  • King's Business School is one of the UK’s most prestigious academic centres for the study of management and business with an outstanding reputation for the quality of our research and teaching.

Key benefits

• International profile: The school has a renowned international profile in our core areas of research.
• Location: King’s Business School is located in Bush House in Central London and is close to the city’s world-leading and vibrant business, political and cultural hubs.
• Research income: The Business School’s world-leading research attracts a substantial amount of research income, from the UK’s research councils (ESRC, EPSRC, AHRC) as well as from other major funders such as the Leverhulme Trust, EU, CIPD, CIMA, RPSGB and government bodies.

Postgraduate Research environment

• Postgraduate research students are a vital part of the School’s life and community.
• Doctoral students have access to dedicated workspaces, computing and printing facilities, and receive financial support for conferences and specialised training.
• Each year we hold a two-day PhD symposium where all doctoral students present their work to the School and receive feedback from peers, supervisors, and other academics.

Entry requirements

• UK requirements
  • Master's degree with a Merit
  • and a Bachelor's degree with 2:1 in a relevant subject
• Equivalent International qualifications
  • Select a country to view the equivalent qualifications

English language requirements

• English language band: B
• To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment.
• You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.