About the course

The Centre for Employment Policy and Equalities brings together a group of researchers specialised in international and national employment and equalities aspects of public policy from disciplines including human resource management, industrial relations, labour market studies and the political economy of work. The Centre for Employment Policy and Equalities brings together a group of researchers specialised in international and national employment and equalities aspects of public policy from disciplines including human resource management, industrial relations, labour market studies and the political economy of work.

　　The interests and current research projects of the group span both private and public sectors, and typically feature high levels of engagement with external institutions – employers, trade unions, and government bodies, aided by a very large Alumni network of practitioners.

　　Recent and current staff research projects and publications exhibit a diversity of interests and approaches: globalization and precarious work, migrant workers and racism, global and European trade union organisation, globalization, varieties of capitalism and New Labour policy, the operation and policies of MNCs, European Works Councils and social integration/policy, comparative HR and industrial relations, equalities, work-life balance, employment, pay, policy, institutional arrangements, labour history.

　　PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

　　MPhil – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 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	Staffordshire
Open intake available until (December), 2024	Staffordshire
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Staffordshire
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Staffordshire

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Keele University

Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classification, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. All Official Transcripts. IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any subtest

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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