Business PhD - School of Management PhD 24 months PHD Programme By Anglia Ruskin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our dynamic doctoral programme and become part of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive research community. You'll draw on the expertise of our management school staff and cutting-edge research centres, empowering you to push the boundaries of knowledge and make meaningful contributions to current practices.

Whether you aspire to excel as an academic or a leading practitioner, our programme is designed to support your journey. You’ll gain the skills, insights, and networks needed to drive positive change across the private, public, and third sectors. By tackling real-world challenges, you’ll advance your career and shape the future of businesses and organisations worldwide.

ARU's School of Management is a hub for groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research that addresses the critical challenges shaping the future of work. We explore innovative, data-driven strategies to enhance competitiveness, growth, and efficiency while fostering knowledge transfer to benefit the wider community.

Our research centres bridge leading academic expertise with practical relevance, delivering impactful solutions through contract research, consultancy projects, and advanced training and development services. Our work is published in top-tier scientific journals and developed in collaboration with industry to tackle real-world business challenges.

We are committed to supporting cutting-edge research in key areas such as managing people, marketing, entrepreneurship, tourism, supply chain management, and more – all with a strong international perspective.

By pursuing your research degree with us, you’ll join an inspiring and collaborative research environment. You’ll benefit from regular supervision by leading academics in your field and participate in a comprehensive doctoral training programme designed to equip you with the methodological tools and skills needed to excel in your research journey.

As part of our vibrant research community, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of our research centres, attend expert seminars, and present your work as it evolves. Our students explore a wide range of topics, addressing pressing issues and developments in contemporary organizations and work practices, using diverse methodologies including qualitative and quantitative research.

In addition to your research, you’ll gain access to research training and university-level teaching, with opportunities to observe experienced educators or conduct teaching under expert guidance and mentorship.

We offer supervision across a broad spectrum of business disciplines, helping you develop transferable skills that will prove invaluable in your future academic or professional career. Our specialisms include:
  • Strategy and operations management
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Human resource management
  • Sustainability and circular economy
  • Supply chain management and food security
  • Digital transformation

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Join our dynamic doctoral programme and become part of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive research community. You'll draw on the expertise of our management school staff and cutting-edge research centres, empowering you to push the boundaries of knowledge and make meaningful contributions to current practices.

Whether you aspire to excel as an academic or a leading practitioner, our programme is designed to support your journey. You’ll gain the skills, insights, and networks needed to drive positive change across the private, public, and third sectors. By tackling real-world challenges, you’ll advance your career and shape the future of businesses and organisations worldwide.

ARU's School of Management is a hub for groundbreaking, interdisciplinary research that addresses the critical challenges shaping the future of work. We explore innovative, data-driven strategies to enhance competitiveness, growth, and efficiency while fostering knowledge transfer to benefit the wider community.

Our research centres bridge leading academic expertise with practical relevance, delivering impactful solutions through contract research, consultancy projects, and advanced training and development services. Our work is published in top-tier scientific journals and developed in collaboration with industry to tackle real-world business challenges.

We are committed to supporting cutting-edge research in key areas such as managing people, marketing, entrepreneurship, tourism, supply chain management, and more – all with a strong international perspective.

By pursuing your research degree with us, you’ll join an inspiring and collaborative research environment. You’ll benefit from regular supervision by leading academics in your field and participate in a comprehensive doctoral training programme designed to equip you with the methodological tools and skills needed to excel in your research journey.

As part of our vibrant research community, you’ll have the opportunity to join one of our research centres, attend expert seminars, and present your work as it evolves. Our students explore a wide range of topics, addressing pressing issues and developments in contemporary organizations and work practices, using diverse methodologies including qualitative and quantitative research.

In addition to your research, you’ll gain access to research training and university-level teaching, with opportunities to observe experienced educators or conduct teaching under expert guidance and mentorship.

We offer supervision across a broad spectrum of business disciplines, helping you develop transferable skills that will prove invaluable in your future academic or professional career. Our specialisms include:
  • Strategy and operations management
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • Human resource management
  • Sustainability and circular economy
  • Supply chain management and food security
  • Digital transformation

Admission Requirements

61+
6.5+
176+
120+
88+
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.

PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. 

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry. 

02 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
16,700 GBP

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