Program Overview

Overview

The Master's by Research (MSc) in Business and Management Studies is a one-year full-time research degree that allows students to explore a research topic in-depth. This type of study gives students the chance to develop their research skills and work closely with University staff who provide specialist knowledge and supervisory input.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

• The normal entry requirements for enrolment on an MSc by Research is an Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed or an equivalent professional qualification.
• If the first language is not English, students will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no element lower than 6.0.

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 MSc 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.

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, with self-directed study and supervision time equating to 35 hours per week for full-time research degrees.
• A research degree has no compulsory taught element, with the study period being for 52 weeks a year and a 35-day annual leave allowance.
• Students are expected to study for at least 35 hours a week for full-time study.

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.

Researcher Environment

Our postgraduate researchers contribute to our thriving research culture at Huddersfield, and in return, we provide an experience that enhances their potential and inspires them to think big and become a globally competitive researcher.

• Join our community of like-minded people who are passionate about research and gain access to world-leading facilities, advanced research skills training, and expert careers advice.
• We are in the top 50 UK universities for research power, and nearly two-thirds of our research environment is classified as world-leading and internationally excellent (REF2021).

Student Support

At the University of Huddersfield, students will find support networks and services to help them get ahead in their studies and social life. Whether studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level, students will soon discover that they are never far away from dedicated staff and resources to help navigate their personal student journey.