About the course

The PhD is the highest academic degree and as such Durham graduates are in demand for academic posts in leading universities and top business schools, for business and management consultancy in commerce and industry, and for senior management roles in private sector organisations and government institutions. Whatever your goals, the Durham PhD gives you the opportunity to combine rigorous academic theory with research to influence the world of business and make a unique contribution to your field of study. It attracts exceptional students of the highest calibre, and in conjunction with scholars internationally-renowned for their research and thought leadership, the PhD programme at Durham University Business School is both challenging and stimulating. The Durham PhD is for applicants who normally already hold a Masters qualification (or international equivalent) with a significant research element. This usually means that your first degree will have included a thesis or dissertation at the final stage and some taught research methods. We offer three-year full-time or six-year part-time options, typically with an October start but January and, in special cases, April starts are also possible. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2024	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2024	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2024	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2024	Durham
Term 2 (January), 2025	Durham
Term 3 (April), 2025	Durham
Term 1 (September), 2025	Durham
Open intake available throughout 2025	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham University

A degree that is equivalent to a UK Masters. You also need to have completed and passed (at a level equivalent to at least 65%) a dissertation module

　　Research proposal If English is not your first language you will need IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5) TOEFL iBT - 102 with no component under 25

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 102.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking8th / 130

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