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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Business and Economics

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,006Per Year (Intl)
£22,360Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Business and Economics at Loughborough University. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. You’ll be joining a dynamic community that inspires talented researchers from all over the planet to progress new ideas for businesses and policymakers that are helping to shape a fairer, more sustainable future. Our doctoral researchers study towards a PhD in business and management, economics or information science, working under the supervision of two or more supervisors. You’ll join one of our ... International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £22,360 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods and Philosophy
Advanced Econometric Analysis
Critical Management Theory
Organisational Behaviour and Strategy
Contemporary Business Economics
Academic Writing and Publication
Research Supervision and Professional Development
Doctoral Thesis and Viva Preparation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,006

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,018

Home Student Fee

£22,360

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Loughborough University

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