Overview

In the first year of your study in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at University of Northampton, you will be required to have your internal transfer viva examination. For this examination, you need to produce a transfer report and detailed research proposal with a substantial piece of work and present these documents before the internal examiner who will then write a report/recommendation to the university on your academic progress on the programme.

Your final thesis will be examined (oral presentation) by a panel of academic examiners who are approved by the university. The final word count for your final thesis is around 80,000 words. The duration of study for PhD is 2-4 years for full-time and 4-6 years for part-time.

Highlights

Conduct independent, original, and academically significant research
Benefit from training courses to develop key research skills.
Supervision and support from expert academic staff
Present at talks and seminars to display your work.
Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Institutes and Centres and the Graduate School

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

This qualification is the highest that any UK university can award. A research degree allows you to delve deeply into your chosen topic and your own research interests. Students are expected to conduct their own, independent, critical research under the guidance of accomplished academic staff.
By communicating the research that you have conducted and your findings, through a thesis, you have a rare opportunity to generate knowledge. It can open doors to many careers and provides researchers with a fantastic opportunity to further their academic careers or advance into higher executive roles in the sector. We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
This Marketing/Entrepreneurship PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your research, written, presentation and practice skills.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Marketing View 9 other PhDs in Entrepreneurship in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants who are interested in studying at Research Level. Normally candidates should hold a 2:1 or higher honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject. Where possible you should also hold a good Master’s degree, or international equivalent in a relevant subject area.

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

16850 GBP / year

≈ 16850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5850 GBP / year

≈ 5850 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part Time: £2,900
International: Part Time: £7,850

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 GBP / month

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