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Full time | University of Leicester | 3 years | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Economics

Course Summary

The University of Leicester School of Business is a global academy for leaders, innovators and change-makers. Building on over 90 years of delivering business education, we are internationally renowned for our courses in accounting and finance, management, marketing and economics. Reflecting the pioneering work we conduct in partnership with leaders, managers and organisations to promote responsible business practice, we are ranked 14th in the UK for research power. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time . Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,006

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,550

Entry requirements

Students must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. A Master's degree in a relevant subject is also normally required.

University information

The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching. Known for transformative discoveries like genetic fingerprinting and the identification of King Richard III, Leicester has earned a reputation for innovation and impact. Research excellence is at the heart of Leicester’s achievements, placing it among the UK’s top 30 universities for research quality, according to the...more