About the course

At Leeds University Business School we have identified a number of topics, across our six departments that we would particularly welcome applications for PhD study. Research areas do not have specific funding attached to them, although the areas can be incorporated into a scholarship application. For details of available scholarships, please visit our fees and scholarships page. In addition to the research themes below, you could also suggest your own topic, but you must ensure that you ly define your research area within Leeds University Business School.

　　We foster a vibrant teaching and research culture. Our research encompasses four main themes, with a focus on applied and empirical studies, supported by three specialist centres, Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance (CASIF), Credit Management Research Centre (CMRC), International Banking Institute (IBI). 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 until (December), 2023	Leeds
February, 2024	Leeds
October, 2024	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Leeds
February, 2025	Leeds
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Leeds
October, 2025	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Leeds
February, 2026	Leeds
October, 2026	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Leeds
February, 2027	Leeds
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Leeds

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Leeds

Candidates should hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification:

　　with a minimum average score of 60 percent (or equivalent), and

　　in an appropriate academic discipline. Appropriate academic disciplines include those directly related to the subject specialisms of the Business School (accounting and finance, economics, international business, management, marketing and work and employment relations) or providing skill sets which are particularly relevant to the PhD research project (for example, social research methods, linguistics, mathematics, statistics, psychology, etc.)

　　IELTS. Scores of at least 6.0 or more in each section and an overall score of 7.0 are required. TOEFL iBT. We require an overall test result of 100 with the following minimum scores required in each of these sections: Listening 21, Reading 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

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 University of Leeds. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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