Highlights
Tuition fee
6340 GBP / year
6340 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
6340 GBP / year
6340 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Campus location
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Theory and Practice of Management (IDPM) course from Lancaster University combines the academic rigour of a traditional PhD with the accessibility of a structured, part-time research programme.

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Overview

The Theory and Practice of Management (IDPM)  course from Lancaster University  conference hosted at Lancaster placed significant emphasis on the changing forms of knowledge production within academia and in society more broadly, as well as the need for universities to update their provision to reflect the societies they serve.

Key facts:

 This programme is a response to that need, with its increased focus on research impact and business engagement. It also recognises that doctoral researchers form an integral part of our research community and add value to the research conducted here at Lancaster. Through a combination of online resources and facilitated activities, face-to-face workshops, and collaborative supervision, the programme will be accessible to part-time researchers from the public, private and third sectors. Working closely with academic faculty, they will be supported in developing their research skills while generating a valuable contribution to knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Philosophy of the Social Sciences

  • Research Skills in Action Research

  • Delivering Impactful Research

  • Communicating with Different Research Audiences

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Lancaster, United Kingdom

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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

PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • 7 years relevant experience
  • IMPM with 65% overall and 65% in the major paper
  • Research proposal/IMPM major paper
  • Bachelors transcript and certificate
  • CV
  • Two references
  • English test for overseas applicants who not completed the IMPM within 3 the last years

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    6340 GBP / year
    ≈ 6340 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    6340 GBP / year
    ≈ 6340 GBP / year

Additional Details

The postgraduate research fees for the next year have not yet been set.

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theory and Practice of Management (IDPM).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based

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Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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