Overview

Strategy and International Business students at University of Northampton students are drawn from all over the world, and you will benefit from a dynamic research environment including supervision from internationally renowned Faculty of Business and Law, dedicated support, and outstanding facilities. In this programme, you will develop your critical thinking, intellectual capacity, and creativity.

Successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis will provide you with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry.

Highlights

Learn from leading research institutes and centres
Join an internationally renowned faculty
Preparing Next-Generation Researchers
We emphasise real world relevance as a core value
Helping to define the Strategy and International Business research agenda
Regular research seminars, conferences and research activities led by our Research Centres and the Graduate School

Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

The Strategy and International Business PhD programme is a way for you to hone your specialism in the area, and to improve your skills in research, academic writing, presentation, and practice. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general and project-specific training to enable you to conduct your research effectively and independently.
As a PhD student, you will be assigned a supervisory team consisting of a Director of Study (DOS), and first and second supervisors. Our students are required to work independently on their research, under the advice and guidance of their supervisory team. Due to the nature of PhD study, our students spend a large amount of time studying and engaging in independent research.

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

International Business Strategic Management View 14 other PhDs in International Business 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

A first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or master’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area
A well-developed research proposal

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.