Human Resource Management PhD

Program Overview

Human Resource Management PhD

Key Facts

• Level: Postgraduate PG PhD
• Duration: 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 PhD in Human Resource Management allows you to research concepts and practices relating to work, management, and employment experience. A research degree does not have a teaching structure, allowing you to delve deeply into your chosen topic your own research interests.

Highlights

• Conduct independent, original, and academically significant research
• Benefit from training courses to develop key research skills
• Supervision and support from expert academic staff
• Present at talks and seminars to display your work
• Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Institutes and Centres and the Graduate School

Entry Requirements

• Normally candidates should hold a 2:1 or higher honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Where possible you should also hold a good Master’s degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• Students with lower-level qualifications, or qualifications in a different subject area but relevant experience, will also be considered on an individual basis.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component specifically in writing (or equivalent).

Course Content

• Doctoral candidates conduct original research with the purpose of contributing significantly to knowledge and understanding in their chosen subject.
• Research topics:
  • Human resource management
  • Employee motivation and wellbeing
  • Performance management
  • Gender and diversity studies
  • Organisational leadership
  • Organisational psychology
  • Talent management
  • Managing workplace disputes
  • Work and organisational studies
  • Employee relations
  • Changing organisation
  • Strategic Human resource management
  • International and Comparative Human resource management
  • Sustainability and ethical people practice

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: Ade Ige-Olaobaju

Careers and Employability

• A doctoral degree can be the pinnacle of academic success and often signifies the start of a career in academia or research.
• 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

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

Related Courses

• Human Resource Management MA
• Human Resource Management (Top-Up) MA
• Human Resource Management PGDip
• Doctor of Business Administration DBA

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Human Resource Management PhD / PhD by Published Works is designed for individuals with a degree in Human Resource Management or a related field who wish to expand their knowledge and research skills. The program offers the opportunity to delve deeply into chosen research topics related to work, management, and employment experience. Students conduct independent, critical research under the guidance of accomplished academic staff, generating new knowledge through their research findings. This program is suitable for individuals seeking to advance their academic careers or pursue higher executive roles in the HR sector.

Outline:

Doctoral candidates conduct original research with the aim of contributing significantly to knowledge and understanding in their chosen subject. Students become part of the research community, collaborating with academics whose research has had international influence. The program allows for specialization while improving research, writing, presenting, and practical skills.

Structure:

• Students receive general and project-specific training to conduct research effectively and independently.
• Students present their theses to an academic audience and undergo an internal viva examination.
• All PhD students are assigned a supervisory team consisting of a Director of Study (DOS), and first and second supervisors.
• Students attend regular supervision sessions to discuss progress, devise action plans, and receive recommendations for enhancing the program.

Course Schedule:

• PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years
• They present their theses to an academic audience and undergo an internal viva examination.

Teaching:

• Students receive general and project-specific training to conduct research effectively and independently.
• They are provided with supervision and support from expert academic staff.
• Students attend regular supervision sessions to discuss progress, devise action plans, and receive recommendations for enhancing the program.
• They have access to a structured training program sponsored by the Graduate School, which helps develop critical thinking and practical skills.
• There may be opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching.

Careers:

• A doctoral degree can lead to a career in academia or research.
• The program equips students with skills to thrive, adapt, and innovate in the ever-changing world.
• Alumni are employed in academia, public, and private sector businesses.

Other:

• The program offers opportunities to develop interdisciplinary study and practice as Research projects.
• Students have access to exceptional research facilities, including opportunities for research collaboration, a well-equipped library, a dedicated PhD study area, teaching and research assistant opportunities, library and learning support, social groups, and spacious working spaces.

2024/25 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) UK – Full Time: £5,500 UK – Part Time: £2,775 International – Full Time: £15,950 International – Part Time: £7,450 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works UK – Part Time: £3,500 International – Part Time: £7,650