Overview

The research strategy in the Business School is aligned with Bournemouth University ’s 2025 vision and strategic plan; a plan that stresses real-world impact, the enrichment of society and the economy, and advancing knowledge to significantly influence challenges world-wide. The Business School is also increasing its alignment to the institution's strategic investment areas (Sustainability; Animation, Simulation and Visualisation; Medical Science; and, Assistive Technology).

Furthermore, given the recent AACSB accreditation awarded to the Business School, our strategy has developed and became fully aligned to a future vision of business schools, one that challenges business schools to examine their relationship to society, to the business community, and to the higher education landscape and be seen as drivers of change. As a result, our strategy is fully aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and all research activity and knowledge advancements are punctiliously quantified against these goals.

Bournemouth University Business School offers a bespoke, contemporary and dedicated space for all our doctoral researchers to undertake their studies; our brand new and dedicated Postgraduate Research (PGR) space provides opportunity for our Postgraduate Taught (PGT) community to socialise, study and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. All our doctoral researchers are integrated into a range of activities and seminars run through our various research centres and clusters and the wider research community.

We are home to editorial teams who edit a number of leading scholarly journals (including the International Journal of Tourism Research, Tourism Review and Tourism Economics). The Doctoral College provide an excellent range of training and development opportunities for all our doctoral students.

Transferable skills and academia

A Bournemouth University Business School programme from Bournemouth University can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business. You may alternatively consider a career in academia.

You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.

Accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

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Programme Structure

To be awarded a PhD, you will need to complete a complex and advanced project. You will be expected to critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic, which results in an original and independent contribution to knowledge, as well as to demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to your chosen field.

You will have to present and defend your thesis and/or practical element by viva voce (oral examination), to the satisfaction of the examiners.

The subject areas you can apply to study for your PhD with the Business School are listed in the section below on the website

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-16 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marketing Accounting Event Management View 43 other PhDs in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

We would normally expect you to have an Honours degree at Upper Second Class (2:1) and/or an appropriate Master's degree.

Some supervisors may ask you for additional entry requirements such as relevant work experience, evidence of written work, or previous study of a particular subject.

Entry requirements may vary so it is important to discuss your application in principle before submitting a formal application.
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

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Tuition Fee

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International

19000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK, ROI & CI: £4,712 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
Int'l: £19,000 per year (library-based)
£21,000 per year (laboratory-based)

Living costs for Bournemouth

700 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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