Overview

The Management and Languages PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, emiratisation and other nationalisation policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance and corporate governance.

Key facts:

Students who were enrolled at the point that the License was granted in January 2023 will be eligible to apply to have their degree certificate attested by the Ministry of Education once their programme has been accredited by the CAA. This will apply even if the student has graduated before accreditation has been completed. We will contact all relevant alumni as programmes become accredited to let them know.

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management policies and practices in local and multinational organisations

Expatriate staff in organisations (experiences, organisational strategies, etc.)

Diversity/Equality in organisations

Emiratisation, Qatarisation (and any other nationalisation/localisation) policies

Critical management, comparative management and Islamic management. Cross cultural management

Electronic HRM (specifically internet recruitment)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Management Studies Educational Research Marketing Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus.

Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following:

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies.
A detailed research proposal.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Heriot-Watt University Dubai and/or in United Arab Emirates, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year

Additional Details

Part Time AED 49,750 per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.