9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Actuarial Science (Research) from University of Kent offers the opportunity to begin or consolidate your research career under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers and professionals in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS).

Staff research interests in this department cuts across four main domains including, marketing strategy and performance; product development and innovation; buyer behaviour; and the management of supply (value) chains and market delivery systems. Learn more with the Marketing programme from University of Kent. 

Kent Business School has over 100 research-active academic staff. Postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. The Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management PhD programme will equip you  with the skills to align people strategy with business strategy and help organisations flourish.

Studying Mathematics (Research) programme from University of Kent at postgraduate level gives you a chance to begin your own research, develop your own creativity and be part of a long tradition of people investigating analytic, geometric and algebraic ideas.

Transform your career with real-world skills in data, AI and business problem-solving.

The Kent Business School Accounting and Finance Department has a strong international reputation for its research on public sector accounting, critical accounting and accounting history. Learn more about it with the Accounting programme from University of Kent. 

PhD students within the Accounting and Finance Department address academically interesting and practical contemporary issues in Finance and Banking.

Kent Business School has over 100 research active academic staff. Postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. Learn more with the Management programme from Kent Business School. 

The Department for Analytics, Operations and Systems offers world class education and conducts internationally leading research in operational research, data analytics, operations management, information systems and sustainability.