Program Overview

Overview

The Doctor of Enterprise (EntD) is a type of PhD, the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. Like a PhD, individuals who work towards an EntD pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. However, the EntD is designed for students whose emphasis is on the need for research to underpin a new business, social enterprise, or innovative service idea.

Key Information

Entry Requirements

The normal entry requirements for enrolment on the EntD are:

• Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
• an upper second class honours degree from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
• appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment, or
• appropriate knowledge and experience of business planning and business start-up, and/or experience of starting up a new service requiring substantial project and financial planning.

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 a Doctor of Enterprise (EntD) is 3 years (36 months) full-time or 6 years (72 months) part-time with an optional submission pending (writing-up) period of 12 months.

What Can I Research?

Example projects could be:

• Explore how to take a new product design to market
• Investigate how a public sector body might generate income from an expensive piece of equipment when it is not being used for its original purpose
• Develop a business plan for an existing business to expand into new areas of activity
• Analyse different models of setting up in business or social enterprise to see which best supports your idea
• Plan how to implement an innovative idea in a traditional institution
• Investigate the impact of an issue such as intellectual property protection on future income streams
• Explore commercial exploitation of the output of a university research project

Teaching and Assessment

As a minimum, you can expect to meet with your supervisors at least once a month (once every two months for part-time students). In practice, you may meet with your supervisors more frequently. This time should include at least an hour of one-to-one supervision with each student.

Researcher Environment

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

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 - Part-Time

In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate researchers will be £2,525.

Important Information

We will always try to deliver your course as described on this web page. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below. When you are offered a place on a research degree, your offer will include confirmation of your supervisory team, and the topic you will be researching and will be governed by our terms & Conditions, student handbook, and relevant policies. You will find a guide to the key terms here, along with the Student Protection Plan.