Program Overview

Overview

The Business and Management Studies (MA by Research) is a one-year full-time research degree that allows students to explore a research topic in-depth. This type of study is ideal for individuals who wish to undertake Research and Development on a full-time basis to solve problems or develop enhancements for their work purposes.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• The normal entry requirements for enrolment on an MA by Research is an upper second honours degree (2:1 or above) from a UK university or a qualification of an equivalent standard, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.
• If the first language is not English, students will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent.

Start Dates

• 1 October 2025
• 12 January 2026
• 20 April 2026

Application Deadlines

• For September 2025: 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students, 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For October 2025: 13 June 2025 for International and Scholarship Students, 04 July 2025 for Home Students
• For January 2026: 17 October 2025 for International and Scholarship Students, 14 November 2025 for Home Students
• For April 2026: 23 January 2026 for International and Scholarship Students, 20 February 2026 for Home Students

Duration

• The maximum duration for an MA by Research is 1 year (12 months) full-time or 2 years (24 months) part-time with an optional submission pending (writing-up) period of 4 months.
• Sometimes it may be possible to mix periods of both full-time and part-time study.

What Can I Research?

Huddersfield Business School has staff, research groups, and a centre that conduct cutting-edge research across a number of business and management subjects, including:

• Accounting and finance
• Logistics, operations, and hospitality management
• People, management, and organisations
• Strategic, marketing, and economics

Teaching and Assessment

• As a minimum, students can expect to meet with their supervisors at least once a month (once every two months for part-time students).
• Self-directed study is to be agreed in liaison with the student and their supervisor. Self-directed study and supervision time should equate to 35 hours per week (for full-time research degrees).

Fees and Finance

Tuition Fees - Full-Time

• In 2025/26, the full-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £5,050.
• Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University.

Tuition Fees - Part-Time

• In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £2,525.
• Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University.

Important Information

• The University will always try to deliver the course as described. However, sometimes changes may be necessary due to circumstances outside the University’s control.
• When offered a place on a research degree, the offer will include confirmation of the supervisory team, the topic to be researched, and will be governed by the University’s terms and conditions, student handbook, and relevant policies.