PhD by Published Work

Programme structure

Our MRes/PhD Business & Management programme encompasses independent thinking in a world class interdisciplinary environment. We value our doctoral researchers and aim to attract students from across the globe who are independent thinkers. We particularly welcome applicants whose ambition is a career in academia.

As part of your MRes/PhD programme, you will study thirteen modules over your first two years. This comprises three core modules, four methods modules, and six elective modules. At the end of your second year of study, you will be awarded an MRes Business & Management and be permitted to proceed to PhD study.

Your thesis

Once you have upgraded to PhD, this will become your main focus, leading to the completion of your thesis which is expected to be around 80,000 words. The criterion for the award is that the thesis makes a significant original contribution to knowledge.

Learning facilities

As a first year MRes/PhD Business & Management student you will have your own desk in an open plan office. From your  second year onwards you will have your own desk in a smaller office, enabling you to focus on your independent study whilst collaborating closely with your supervisor. You will be located in the WBS Teaching Centre, where there are modern kitchen facilities and a relaxing common area. Our excellent library and superb teaching and learning facilities provide the perfect place for you to commit to your studies and enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of research. 

Library 
As a student, it goes without saying that you will spend a lot of time in the library. Our library is spread over five floors, houses 1.2 million printed volumes and 13 kilometres of archives. With over 30,000 electronic journals and more than 56,000 electronic books, the library offers a stimulating environment for you to study.  

Modern Records Centre 
The Modern Records Centre has a huge selection of archives with resources available for both students and academics.