7 PhD programmes offered by the university

With a focus on the development of knowledge with practical application, the Doctor of Business Administration programme at Leeds Beckett University is designed to support leaders, managers and professionals in industry to address real business issues in a contextual setting.

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport programme at Leeds Beckett University integrates part-time doctoral level study with continuing professional practice. It is therefore ideal for those who wish to study at doctoral level whilst maintaining their professional commitments.

The Built Environment Doctorate at Leeds Beckett University covers a broad area of professional practice including subject areas such as construction management, building surveying, quantity surveying, architectural design and technology, real estate and facilities management.

This Creative Practice doctoral programme from Leeds Beckett University is aimed specifically at arts practitioners.

This Construction Law doctorate at the Leeds Beckett University focuses on research in construction law and dispute resolution. 

The professional doctorate in Planning and Housing Studies at Leeds Beckett University builds on the reputation of Leeds Planning School, first established in 1938.

The Doctorate of Engineering (DEng) is a programme of research at Leeds Beckett University based on the advanced study of engineering or applied sciences and professional practice in engineering.