Program Overview

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Business, MPhil/PhD

Our business research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of an area of business with support from an expert supervisor.

Course Content

Our Business MPhil/PhD programme involves producing a substantial piece of original work in your chosen field. Unlike taught courses, this degree places greater emphasis on research and an original contribution to knowledge. You attend courses in your first year to develop the advanced research skills for gathering, analysing and presenting quantitative and qualitative data.

School

Business, Operations and Strategy

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 - 4 years full-time
• 4 - 7 years part-time

Start Month

September

Fees and Finance

Home/International Fees 2025/26

• £5,006 / £18,700

What You Should Know About This Course

• Flexible registration. (Full time: MPhil 18-36 months, PhD 24-48 months, MPhil/PhD 36-48 months. Part time: MPhil 30-48 months, PhD 36-60 months, MPhil/PhD 48-84 months)
• This degree is accredited by the European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration.
• You work with an expert in your chosen field who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• You can begin your studies in September-October/January-February. Scholarship applications must meet specified deadlines. Alternative starting times may be exceptionally considered

What You Will Study

Your PhD will centre on a specific research area and topic. With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project. You may also attend extra classes or participate in training events to support your research. This can include seminars and workshops provided by the Faculty and your Research Centre. In addition, you will be part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). The PGRDP offers both mandatory and elective sessions designed to assist research students in enhancing their skills.

Course Team

Welcome to our MPhil/PhD programme in Business. We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals. You will join one of our Research Centres and your supervisors will be experts in your chosen area. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A taught Master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (e.g. Merit or above), in a generic subject area relevant to the subject matter of the proposed research project, and/or
• A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a subject area relevant to the proposed research project.

Before submitting an application form, please read carefully the information below.

• Please make informal preliminary contact with a potential supervisor or research group within the Business School. Include the name of the potential supervisor(s) you contacted in your research proposal and personal statement.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form).
• Submit a detailed research proposal of approximately 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section), transcripts, and evidence of language proficiency (if relevant) with your application. We recommend adding a Gantt chart at the end of your proposal which provides a schedule for your project.
• The GBS offers intakes in September-October and January-February. To be considered for a September-October start, you must apply by 15 May. To be considered for a January-February start, you must apply by15 October. If you are applying for a specific scholarship which has been advertised, you must apply by the deadline given. Different starting times can be exceptionally considered.

How You Will Learn

Teaching

At the heart of this MPhil/PhD is the collaboration between you and your supervisors who are experts in your chosen area. Supervisors will guide you through the process of:

• Refining your research project and the outcomes
• Outlining a plan, monitoring it, and keeping to a schedule
• Guidance on obtaining ethical approval (if applicable)
• Identifying any extra taught courses and training events to attend in support of your research. This includes seminars and workshops organised by the Faculty and your Research Centre.

You will also be enrolled in the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). The PGRDP offers a mix of mandatory and elective sessions on research and personal skills specifically targeting Postgraduate Research Students.

Independent Learning

Beyond scheduled supervisory meetings, seminars, and other training sessions, you'll be expected to dedicate significant time to your research project. This will involve extensive reading, data collection, analysis, and ultimately the writing of your thesis. Our Stockwell Street Library and online resources will support your further reading and research.

You can also join a range of student societies, including the Doctoral Society.

Overall Workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (seminars, research group meetings and meetings with your supervisor) and independent learning. Full-time students are expected to devote at least 35 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week. Part-time students are expected to devote at least 16 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week.

Assessment

You will need to successfully complete all mandatory training as part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme (PGRDP). The degree is awarded when you submit your thesis and successfully defend it by oral examination (viva-voce).

Careers and Placements

What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

You can have a career in research, whether in academia, think tanks, private research institutions, or the research and development departments of businesses or government bodies.

Do You Provide Employability Services?

Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:

• CV, cover letter, and application tips
• Interviews support
• Careers fairs
• Mentoring

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

We want to make sure you make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your supervisors, the research groups you will be affiliated to, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we will provide training for this.

The University of Greenwich also participates in SCONUL. This scheme allows research students to access or borrow materials from libraries at other participating universities. Other libraries may charge admin fees for issuing entry cards or similar.