For more information about PhD Programme at Cranfield School of Management, please visit the webpage using the button above.
The award
PhD
How long you will study
3 Years
Domestic course fees
GBP 4327 per year
How you will study
full-time
Course starts
September, February
International course fees
GBP 18870 per year
Cranfield School of Management's PhD programme is internationally renowned, for its rigour, structure, faculty support and global perspective.
The programme is ideal for scholars wishing to build their careers in academia, excel academically, make significant strides on their career path and shape new realities for business, management and policy. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) assessed that in the Business and Management unit of assessment, 60% of Cranfield University's research is world-leading or internationally excellent.
Learn More About This Course
There is more information about this course available on the Cranfield School of Management website
Notes about fees for this course
European Union students applying for university places in the 2018 to 2019 academic year will still have access to student funding support. Please see the UK Government’s announcement (21 April 2017).
PhD applicants are required to hold a first or upper second class UK Bachelor's degree, a taught Master's degree, or an equivalent international qualification (find out whether your qualification meets our requirements by visiting our International Student page).
In addition to meeting our entry requirements we also require you to submit a research proposal - outlining the research you would like to carry out. This needs to:
Each application will be considered on its merits.
English language
We accept any of the following tests as evidence of your English language ability:
You are expected to achieve a balanced score across all elements of the English Language test you have taken. We can only accept tests taken within two years of your registration date (with the exception of Cambridge English tests which have no expiry date). The University reserves the right to reject any test score if any one element of the test score is too low.
Tobias Ternes, Associate Corporate Finance, HSBC Germany, Finance and Management MSc alumnus, 2013
"I looked at business schools all over Europe and felt that there were only very few that offered the right resources, that had the experience and the faculty to really offer a world class education."
Michael Osakwe, Investment Management MSc current student (2017)
"From the excellent, diverse and very accessible faculty, to the superb facilities, there is a great focus on the practical application of knowledge and the emphasis on acquiring the much needed soft skills that make you a well-rounded finance professional.”
Chang Song, Accelerated Management Scheme at Bakkavor, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc alumna, 2016
“The content of the MSc programme itself is incredibly practical. We have some of the best professors and doctors in the field, and the international presence of the students on the course is also brilliant for learning different cultures around the world.”
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