Program Overview

Organisational Behaviour MPhil/PhD

Key Facts

• Level: Postgraduate PG PhD
• Duration: MPhil: Full Time 12 months – 3 Years or Part Time 30 months – 5 Years, PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years
• Starting: October, March
• UK Fees: See Fees and Funding
• International Fees: See Fees and Funding
• Location: Waterside

Overview

The Organisational Behaviour PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This PhD in Organisational Behaviour offers you the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the field of organisational behaviour.

Highlights

• At UON, we understand that business is about people
• Work with renowned faculty and conduct innovative research
• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful and productive researcher

Entry Requirements

• An upper second-class honour (2:1) degree or higher at the undergraduate level in a relevant discipline from a UK university or a recognised international university, or
• A Masters degree in a relevant discipline, from a UK university or a recognised international university
• Other Entry Requirements: Students with lower-level qualifications, or qualifications in a different subject area but relevant experience, will also be considered on an individual basis.
• All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered when assessing applications.
• You must submit with your application a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words on your intended topic – please view the guidance notes on how to write a proposal for a research degree.
• All suitable candidates will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

English Language Entry Requirements

• The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate research degree.
• You will need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirement of IELTS at 7.0, with no component less than 6.5 including writing (or equivalent).
• Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

Course Content

• This Organisational Behaviour PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your skills in research, academic writing, presentation, and practice.
• While developing your research projects, you will receive general, as well as project-specific training to enable you to conduct your research effectively and independently.
• Normally, our PhD students are initially registered for an MPhil and within the first twelve months of their study are expected to transfer from the MPhil to a PhD programme.
• The transfer process requires students to produce a detailed research proposal and apply for ethics approval.
• Students will be required to present their written piece of work to an academic audience and then proceed for the internal viva examination with an internal transfer viva examiner.
• The transfer viva process, appointment of the internal examiner, and approval of ethics documents are all subject to approval by the University’s research committees.

Research Topics

• We can supervise topics including:
  • Organisational culture, change and dynamics
  • Leadership studies
  • Gender studies
  • Team and group processes
  • Personality and power
  • Social network
  • Negotiations and Decision-making
  • Ethics and morality
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK – Full Time: £5,700
  • UK – Part Time: £2,845
  • International – Full Time: £16,350
  • International – Part Time: £7,640
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Please visit the funding pages and our scholarship pages for more details on how to fund your study.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Mgmt
  • Faculty of Business and Law

Careers and Employability

• Students who successfully complete this programme often embark on an academic career or move into higher management positions in the industry.
• The University of Northampton has an excellent Careers and Employability Service who are dedicated to equipping students with the skills to thrive, adapt and innovate in our ever-changing world.

Facilities

• Our PhD students have access to exceptional research facilities such as:
  • Dedicated PhD study area with computer and printer in the Learning Hub
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant opportunities should you meet the requirement
  • Spacious individual and group working space and discussion areas
  • Well-equipped library with access to academic e-books, journal articles and learning resources for on-site and off-site study
  • Library and Learning support for PhD students
  • Skills support for PhD students
  • Opportunities for research collaboration with staff and students
  • Excellent social groups for student meetings and engagement

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