Overview

About the programme

Social and Responsible Marketing research at The Open University UK draws on the Strategy and Marketing Department's expertise. The SRM cluster has three major research themes:

social marketing and behaviour change
responsible marketing and consumption
strategic marketing and sustainability

Programme Structure

Potential research projects:

Social Marketing and Behaviour Change – this research theme seeks to address the principles and practice of social marketing aimed at behaviour change interventions for societal wellbeing
Responsible Marketing and Consumption – this thematic area focuses on addressing issues of responsibility, ethics, and sustainability in marketing and consumption
Strategic Marketing and Sustainability – this thematic area within the cluster includes strategic sustainability marketing and innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Marketing View 23 other PhDs in Marketing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

The proposal document typically consists of:

the topic or area to be investigated
the issue, research question or hypothesis that is to be tested (if it can be defined at this stage)
the likely methods and techniques to be used in the investigation
the relationship of the proposed research to the published literature and current research in your field, and an indication of the contribution your thesis would make
details of work you have already done in the proposed field
your suitability as a researcher for the proposed project.

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

12705 GBP / year

≈ 12705 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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