Overview
How do we measure the impact of HR practices on organisational culture, employee performance and business success? Learn the tools of the trade for research in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management on our new postgraduate programme.
Kent Business School performs internationally recognised research. Our specialists in people management and organisation studies draw on techniques from a variety of disciplines such as psychology and sociology in order to develop insight into employee wellbeing, equality and diversity in the workplace, performance management and appraisal.
Careers
The KBS PhD programme at the University of Kent is designed to provide thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Our students generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy and industry settings.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- employment relations
- human resource management
- organisational behaviour and leadership
- the role of social partners
- the effects of skills, technology and culture on the world of work
- employee engagement
- the role of leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management View 13 other PhDs in Organisational Behaviour in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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- Accidents
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Applicants should hold a 2.1 at the undergraduate level and a Merit at Master’s level in a relevant discipline, from the UK or other approved university and/or equivalent. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International and EU part-time: £9,300
Living costs for Canterbury
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