Business School MPhil/PhD
36 monthsProgramme duration
17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Under the direction of your Director of Studies you will conduct empirical or theoretical research that will lead to new knowledge in your chosen field and you will write a report or thesis of 80,000 words. The route to a PhD at Middlesex University takes a minimum of three years (full-time). A part-time mode of study is also available. Undertaking this programme includes taking a structured PhD development training programme.
Our PhD is designed to prepare students build a range of skills that are linked to independent research, in particular:
The University monitors your progression through several check points and milestones. There are three stages to the PhD:
the first stage is registration as an MPhil student within six months of enrolment (for full-time students) or within nine months of enrolment (for part-time students) the second stage is the transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme, in which a panel assesses whether you have made sufficient progress to enrol as a PhD student the final stage of the programme is the writing up and submission of the thesis at the end of the third year, which is followed by an oral examination (the viva).
Our PhD is designed to prepare students build a range of skills that are linked to independent research, in particular:
- learn to write effective research proposals, literature reviews and report of findings
- be trained in research ethics, data protection and research management
- develop high level verbal and communications skills across a range of contexts
- select, develop and apply research methods relevant to your discipline
- learn how to plan, carry out and oversee research projects
- learn how to disseminate your findings and engage different audiences.
The University monitors your progression through several check points and milestones. There are three stages to the PhD:
the first stage is registration as an MPhil student within six months of enrolment (for full-time students) or within nine months of enrolment (for part-time students) the second stage is the transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme, in which a panel assesses whether you have made sufficient progress to enrol as a PhD student the final stage of the programme is the writing up and submission of the thesis at the end of the third year, which is followed by an oral examination (the viva).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Under the direction of your Director of Studies you will conduct empirical or theoretical research that will lead to new knowledge in your chosen field and you will write a report or thesis of 80,000 words. The route to a PhD at Middlesex University takes a minimum of three years (full-time). A part-time mode of study is also available. Undertaking this programme includes taking a structured PhD development training programme.
Our PhD is designed to prepare students build a range of skills that are linked to independent research, in particular:
The University monitors your progression through several check points and milestones. There are three stages to the PhD:
the first stage is registration as an MPhil student within six months of enrolment (for full-time students) or within nine months of enrolment (for part-time students) the second stage is the transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme, in which a panel assesses whether you have made sufficient progress to enrol as a PhD student the final stage of the programme is the writing up and submission of the thesis at the end of the third year, which is followed by an oral examination (the viva).
Our PhD is designed to prepare students build a range of skills that are linked to independent research, in particular:
- learn to write effective research proposals, literature reviews and report of findings
- be trained in research ethics, data protection and research management
- develop high level verbal and communications skills across a range of contexts
- select, develop and apply research methods relevant to your discipline
- learn how to plan, carry out and oversee research projects
- learn how to disseminate your findings and engage different audiences.
The University monitors your progression through several check points and milestones. There are three stages to the PhD:
the first stage is registration as an MPhil student within six months of enrolment (for full-time students) or within nine months of enrolment (for part-time students) the second stage is the transfer from the MPhil to the PhD programme, in which a panel assesses whether you have made sufficient progress to enrol as a PhD student the final stage of the programme is the writing up and submission of the thesis at the end of the third year, which is followed by an oral examination (the viva).
Admission Requirements
3.3+
6+
59+
4+
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
6,400 GBP
International
17,000 GBP
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