Business PhD
University of Nottingham

UK

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About this course

What will I learn?

Research overview

With an international reputation for business research excellence, Nottingham University Business School offers a superb opportunity to develop your research skills through PhD study. Our PhD programme combines academic theory with good practice.

You will be assigned

  • two supervisors
    • appropriate to your field. Please make sure that we have a supervisor who shares an interest in your proposed area of research before applying.

    Research areas

    We offer PhD pathways in:

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    • business and management
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    • business and society
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    • finance and risk
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    • industrial economics

    Our research areas include:

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    • accounting
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    • behavioural economics
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    • business and management
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    • corporate social responsibility and sustainability
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    • finance, banking and risk
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    • healthcare management and leadership
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    • human resource management/organisational behaviour
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    • industrial economics
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    • innovation and entrepreneurship
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    • international business
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    • marketing
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    • operations management/information systems
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    • strategy

    A research degree provides you with a launch-pad to a successful career in academia, commerce, industry, the public sector or as an entrepreneur.

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
    • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Which department am I in?

    Nottingham University Business School

    Study options

    Full Time (3 years)

    Tuition fees
    £21,500.00 (23,42,558) per year
    This is a fixed fee

    *Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

    Start date

    October 2025

    Venue

    Jubilee Campus

    Wollaton Road,

    NOTTINGHAM,

    NG8 1BB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

    Entry requirements

    For international students

    Masters (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with a taught module average of 65% or above as well as a dissertation/thesis grade of 65% or above; plus 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline at undergraduate level. IELTS - 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element); TOEFL (iBT) - 100 (with a minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements).

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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    About University of Nottingham

    Students can discover a world of extraordinary learning, pioneering research and life-changing experiences at Nottingham, a leading global university.

    • Top 20 UK University (QS World University Rankings 2025)
    • Top 50 globally for Education (QS Subject 2025)
    • Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework
    • Outstanding careers support and opportunities
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