Marketing, Events and Tourism, MPhil/PhD

Program Overview

---

Marketing, Events and Tourism, MPhil/PhD

Our marketing, events and tourism research degree (MPhil/PhD) allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of one or more of these fields with support from an expert supervisor.

School

Management and Marketing

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

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

Start month

• September
• October
• January
• February

2025/26 fees

To be confirmed

What you should know about this course

• You will be supervised and supported by leading scholars in the fields of tourism, hospitality, events and marketing.
• Join our excellent Tourism and Marketing Research Centre.
• 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)
• 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 Marketing, Events and Tourism Research. 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.

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.

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.

Fees and funding

Fees

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

2025/26 fees

To be confirmed

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

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.

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