3 Best PhD Business & Management Programs in the United Kingdom

There are 3 PhD Business & Management programs in the United Kingdom, spread across 3 universities; the most common length is Part-time: 4-5 Years. The list starts with courses at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, Liverpool John Moores University and University of Cumbria.

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1PhD / Doctorate

QS World #461 #43 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Management PhD

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College — Royal Holloway and Bedford New College offers a Management PhD. Students conduct research through Royal Holloway’s specialist themes and subject groups, working within th...

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4 years full timeDuration

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Business & Management

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2PhD / Doctorate

#67 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Doctor of Business Administration Doc

Liverpool John Moores University — The Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Liverpool John Moores University is a part-time professional doctorate. DBA candidates focus on situational issues from...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4 yearsDuration

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JanuaryIntake

Business & Management

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3PhD / Doctorate

#112 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Doctor of Business Administration

University of Cumbria — University of Cumbria’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctorate-level programme for senior executives and professionals with a track record in management....

PhD / DoctorateLevel

Part-time: 4-5 YearsDuration

Full TimeMode

SeptemberIntake

Business & Management

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Royal Holloway and Bedford New College at #461 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Royal Holloway and Bedford New College is cited most (4,016,515 citations).

What the courses look like

The usual length is Part-time: 4-5 Years and 4 years full time. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Royal Holloway and Bedford New College offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for PhD Business & Management?

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (QS World #461), Liverpool John Moores University (#67 in United Kingdom) and University of Cumbria (#112 in United Kingdom) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Business & Management course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run Part-time: 4-5 Years, with 4 years full time the next most common.

When do PhD Business & Management courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most PhD Business & Management courses in the United Kingdom?

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, with 1, ahead of University of Cumbria (1).

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