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PhD - Aston Business School

Aston University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The PhD program in Business Administration at Aston Business School is a challenging and rewarding experience that will provide you with the opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of experienced academics. You will develop advanced knowledge and skills in business and management, and contribute to the body of knowledge in your field through the production of a substantial and original doctoral thesis. The program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in academia or industry.

Additional Information

The PhD program at Aston Business School typically takes 3-4 years to complete, depending on the complexity of the research project and the student's progress. You will be expected to attend regular seminars and workshops, and participate in a vibrant research environment that includes both academic staff and PhD students. The program also provides opportunities for collaboration with other departments within Aston University, as well as external partners in industry and the public sector.

Aston Business School: Where Expertise Meets Innovation

Aston Business School is one of the leading business schools in the UK, with a strong reputation for research excellence and a commitment to academic rigor. Our faculty members are experts in their fields, and have a proven track record of publishing high-quality research that informs policy and practice. The university also offers a supportive learning environment and excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art computing resources and modern teaching spaces.

Why You Should Study This Course

We have an exciting and vibrant research environment at Aston Business School that enables our Ph.D. students to be engaged in various research events and seminars (Aston Business School-wide and PhD-specific). Our PhDs have a dedicated research society that organizes various social and academic-related events throughout the year, including the ABS Annual Doctoral Conference. We strongly believe that these activities are an essential part of ensuring our Ph.D. students are engaged and motivated throughout the duration of their Ph.D. journey. Our academic departments also run research seminar series (and other activities) where Ph.D. students are encouraged to present their research and get feedback from colleagues. In addition, our Summer School in Advanced Research Methods offers additional training opportunities necessary for a successful academic career. All students can access up to £1500 for presenting at academic conferences and an additional £1200 Research Support Training Grant is also provided to help further develop their research knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional development.

General Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree - 2:1 or above (or equivalent) Masters Degree - Merit (or equivalent)

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

1. Philosophy of Social Science Research 2. Research Design, Practice, and Ethics 3. Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods 4. Foundations in Qualitative Research Methods.

2 Year 2

During the second year, you will typically concentrate on obtaining ethical approval for your research, before focusing on data collection and analysis. For some students, this will involve travel to external research sites where data is collected. Towards the end of Year 2, you are required to communicate and defend your research progress. This is either through: An oral presentation of all, or part, of your research The write up of all, or part, of your research as a journal paper/article (without the requirement to submit for publication) The write up of all, or part, of your research in the form of an empirical chapter that would constitute part of your thesis

3 Year 3

Year three is typically a writing-up year, where you will spend most of your time developing your thesis. We also encourage all students to submit to important academic conferences in order to communicate their research to an external audience and obtain essential feedback before submitting their final thesis for the viva voce examination towards the end of Year 3. Attending conferences, and receiving feedback, is also an essential first step in getting your research published in top-tier academic journals in your discipline.

Language Requirement

IELTS6.0
TOEFL78
PTE58
Duolingo79

IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing- 6.5 Listening, Speaking- 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information

Course CategoryBusiness Administration and Management

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyAston University

Campus NameAston University, Birmingham

DurationFull-time, 3 years

Available IntakeOctober

IELTS Score6.0

Tuition FeesHome: £4,500, EU/International: £14,800

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