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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Leadership Studies

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£5,022Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Leadership Studies at University of Exeter. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. As a PhD student in Business and Management, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers. Research into management at the School tackles a very broad range of subjects, covering all sub-disciplines within the faculty. The department is currently enjoying significant investment – adding to already excellent facilities and attracting more leading academics to the fold. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,022 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Leadership and Organisational Theory
Advanced Research Methods in Management
Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage
Critical Entrepreneurship Studies
Service Management and Innovation
Organisational Sustainability and Ethics
Postgraduate Research Project
Contemporary Issues in Leadership Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£92,000

Home Student Fee

£5,022

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

25%Working
45%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

University of Exeter · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

University of Exeter · Postgraduate

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Leadership Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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