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Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Full-time, 3 years starts sep 2024.

Education Studies at Warwick includes three overarching strands: Learning, Society and Cultures. These strands group academics with a shared interest in educational research and scholarship, providing a space for meaningful and multi-disciplinary collaborations across the Department and beyond. The Department’s ethos is that educational research and scholarship exist to find solutions to questions of ‘what works’ in terms of policy and practice, but also to problematise existing policy and practice by posing new questions about the purposes and the future of education, in the UK and globally. The University of Warwick's Doctorate in Education welcomes world-class applicants with a commitment to educational research and challenge. The Department of Education Studies was ranked 6th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).

The PhD is designed as a programme combining advanced research methods training and individual, supervised research, leading to an 80,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and, in principle, to have the potential to be developed into peer-reviewed publication.

The PhD programme has an Advanced Research Methods training element that is compulsory, and all students complete an Upgrade examination (a written portfolio and oral examination) in order to progress from MPhil to PhD. The research methods training takes place via online mode on Saturday mornings spread out over the first year. Students work with their supervisors on their independent projects throughout the course. We have research student work rooms within the department with desktop computers available.

This information is applicable for 2024 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.

Part-Time, 5 years starts Sep 2024

Full-time, 3 years started oct 2023.

Gain valuable research method training on the MPhil/PhD in Education. Warwick's Education Studies, ranked 6th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), welcomes world class applicants committed to educational research and challenge.

**Course overview** The PhD is designed as a programme combining advanced research methods training and individual, supervised research, leading to an 80,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and, in principle, to have the potential to be developed into peer-reviewed publication.

Part-Time, 5 years started Oct 2023

Education Studies at Warwick includes three overarching strands: Learning, Society and Cultures. These strands group academics with a shared interest in educational research and scholarship, providing a space for meaningful and multi-disciplinary collaborations across the Department and beyond.

The Department’s ethos is that educational research and scholarship exist to find solutions to questions of ‘what works’ in terms of policy and practice, but also to problematise existing policy and practice by posing new questions about the purposes and the future of education, in the UK and globally. The University of Warwick's Doctorate in Education welcomes world-class applicants with a commitment to educational research and challenge. The Department of Education Studies was ranked 6th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).

The Doctorate in Education is aimed at professionals who have several years’ experience in the education sector. We welcome students from all backgrounds and educational roles and settings. You might be a teacher, lecturer, educational leader, or in a specialist role enhancing educational provision. The focus is on professional issues and is available as a part-time course to complete alongside your work. The programme is a combination of foundation and advanced research methods, and optional modules within Education Studies. Then you will complete a 50,000-word thesis with the guidance of a specialist supervisor. You may be eligible to use your previous studies as accredited prior learning towards this course.

You will complete four Education Studies modules of your choice as well as two advanced research methods modules before moving on to the thesis. Depending on the modules you select, sessions consist of presentations, group discussions, case studies and self-study.

Assessment types vary depending on modules selected but may be a mixture of assignments and oral presentations. The final thesis is a written thesis which is then assessed in an oral examination.

The University of Warwick's Doctorate in Education welcomes world-class applicants with a commitment to educational research and challenge. The Department of Education Studies was ranked 6th in the UK for Education (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).

**Course overview** The Doctorate in Education is aimed at professionals who have several years’ experience in the education sector. The focus is on professional issues and is available part time to complete alongside your work. The programme is a combination of foundation and advanced research methods, and optional modules within Education Studies. Then you will complete a 50,000-word thesis with the guidance of a specialist supervisor. You may be eligible to use your previous studies as accredited prior learning towards this course.

Full-Time, 1 years starts Sep 2024

This flexible MA course is perfect if you are seeking to understand education within its broader contexts. You will be asked to engage with and critically analyse the role of education, considering the aims and values which inform education systems and how these influence and shape both societies and individuals. You will learn to pair foundation theories with in-depth study of arguments disputes and issues present within the educational sphere today.

We encourage you to link theoretical and practical understanding of issues in education, while developing knowledge, skills and understanding of the questions involved in conceptualising and designing educational research.

You will engage with and critically analyse the role of education, considering the aims and values which inform education systems and how these influence and shape both societies and individuals. You will receive a grounding in research methods and a core module which explores current debates and issues in education, both domestically and internationally. This course will help you to better understand the theories, practicalities and significance of educational issues, whilst also enabling you to develop an appreciation for the role that research plays in illuminating these.

By the end of the course, you will be excellently positioned to take the knowledge you have learned and the academically critical skills you will have developed into many aspects of your working life.

**Skills from this degree** - Develop and evidence a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current issues within an educational context

- Comprehensive understanding of research strategies and techniques appropriate for use in educational research

- Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development

- Deepen insights into the dynamic interaction that exists between education research, theory, policy and practice

- Engage critically with current research related to the field of education

Part-Time, 2 years starts Sep 2024

Full-time, 1 years started oct 2023.

**Course overview** We encourage you to link theoretical and practical understanding of issues in education, while developing knowledge, skills and understanding of the questions involved in conceptualising and designing educational research.

Part-Time, 2 years started Oct 2023

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• 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Education, any relevant Social Sciences or Humanities discipline, or another relevant discipline if justified.

A Master’s degree in Education, any relevant Social Sciences or Humanities discipline, or another relevant discipline if justified.

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• With a minimum of 6.5 in the Writing component.

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The PhD is designed as a programme combining advanced research methods training and individual, supervised research, leading to an 80,000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and, in principle, to have the potential to be developed into peer-reviewed publication.

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The PhD programme has an Advanced Research Methods training element that is compulsory, and all students complete an Upgrade examination (a written portfolio and oral examination) in order to progress from MPhil to PhD. The research methods training takes place via online mode on Saturday mornings spread out over the first year. Students work with their supervisors on their independent projects throughout the course. We have research student work rooms within the department with desktop computers available.

Specific departmental guidance is available on preparing applications to the Department of Education Studies and on Preparing a Research Proposal.

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PhD in Education and Psychology

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The PhD is designed as a programme combining research methods training and individual supervised research leading to an 80000 word thesis. The thesis is expected to be a substantial original contribution to knowledge and in principle to be capable of peer-reviewed publication.

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Our main research themes are childhood cultural and creative learning school leadership and improvement religions and education research life sciences education special needs education and disability research and international development and education.

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The PhD programme has an Advanced Research Methods training element that is compulsory. This training takes place during term 2 once a week. We have several research student work rooms within the department with desk top computers available.

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Entry requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in ELT English Education Linguistics Languages or a relevant discipline; a Master’s degree in ELT Applied Linguistics or a relevant discipline.

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Education Studies

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Explore education and psychology in depth on Warwick's PhD in Education and Psychology. The Centre for Educational Development Appraisal and Research is an internationally recognised research centre specialising in special educational needs disability and parenting and family systems.

Areas for PhD supervision

Intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) across the lifespan; special educational needs and disability (SEND); speech language and communication difficulties; parenting skills and interventions; families and family adjustment; mental health in children and adults with SEND; fathers and father-child relationships; siblings of children with SEND and sibling relationships; early intervention; early development of children with SEND; transition to adulthood; training of education health and social care staff on SEND issues; psychological and educational interventions for children adults and families of individuals with SEND.

We have expertise in randomised controlled trials mixed methods evaluation methods and secondary data analyses of big data.

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Entry requirements 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject.

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Birkbeck, university of london, education and social justice postgraduate diploma, education and social justice postgraduate certificate, educational neuroscience msc, ma education, northumbria university, newcastle.

PhDLife Blog

Sharing PhD experiences across the University of Warwick and beyond

Creative activities to boost your wellbeing

Ever felt like taking a break from your studies and doing something creative for a change? In this blog Daria shares her advice and experience of trying out different creative hobbies. Trust the process The main problem I personally face when starting a new creative project is the fear of blank canvas that stems from... Continue Reading →

Academic Tools for Literature Review

Navigating the vast sea of academic literature is a daunting task for doctoral students, but the right tools can transform this challenge into a manageable, even enjoyable, process. In this blog, Ivy shares a list of academic tools that can help doctoral students to reduce the burden of literature review—from finding relevant studies to organising... Continue Reading →

Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Festival of Postgraduate Research

Hey there, fellow PhD researchers! Are you ready to dive into a day filled with interdisciplinary inspiration, networking, and maybe lots of fun and joy as well? I'm Yvette, a third-year PhD student in Applied Linguistics. I was one of the organisers of last year’s festival and I’m excited to see the festival launched again.... Continue Reading →

Working as a teaching assistant

To gain some valuable teaching experience in higher education institutions in the UK, most doctoral students will choose to be teaching assistants (GTA). I am one of them. This blog is about my personal experience of being a teaching assistant and some tips on this role. By Ivy Zhuo Overall, I have contributed to the... Continue Reading →

Writing-Up Diaries: The Final Push

Since her last instalment in November, Ellie is on her final push to the end of the thesis road. Read about what she’s been getting up to below. By Ellie King Since I last published a blog, it feels like my thesis has come on leaps and bounds and that I am, dare I say... Continue Reading →

It’s not about the thesis, it’s about you

The process of achieving a PhD can represent different things for different people. In this week’s blog, Riss shares their thoughts on what connects these different meanings and what achieving a PhD means to her. By Riss Muller. Having hit the midway point of my PhD, I’ve found myself reflecting on how my PhD experience... Continue Reading →

Writing a book review

Many doctoral students, like me, start their publications with a book review. However, this is not to say that a book review is easy or requires no skills at all. Instead, it plays a vital role in training our skills in academic writing and boosting our confidence in academic publications. In this blog, Ivy shares... Continue Reading →

Planning 101: How to Make Your Plans Work

Have you ever started a new planner, but then abandoned it for good? Maybe you’ve never planned anything, but suddenly want to try? In any case, Daria has some tips and tricks about finding the best ways to organise your daily life without pressure. By Daria Akhapkina Goal First and foremost, you need to know... Continue Reading →

Tough Grass: Grounding through Nature

Grounding has become a buzzword in wellbeing talks, but what exactly does it mean and how can it help you personally? In this week’s blog, Daria talks about finding peace and power in nature. By Daria Akhapkina The end of the term is approaching, the days get darker, the deadlines get tighter, and the stress... Continue Reading →

Writing-Up Diaries: November

Following on from her previous posts, blog editor Ellie documents her writing up journey for November. By Ellie King. I can’t believe I’m already writing about November. I know we say it every year, but this year has really gone quickly. It feels only yesterday that I was starting to write my thesis back in... Continue Reading →

Handling Rejection as a PhD Student

The PhD experience can often be full of rejection. Rejection for funding, rejection from conferences, rejection from academic journals. Today Iona explores how rejection can be understood from a developmental perspective by looking at attachment theory and how this can then be applied to dealing with rejection throughout our PhDs. By Iona Craig. Rejection is... Continue Reading →

So here comes the annual review

The annual review happens usually at the end of 2nd year of our PhD study or in some cases, at the end of the 3rd year. This review serves for two purposes: to ensure you are progressing as planned, and as an opportunity to gather feedback and guidance on your work. In this week’s blog,... Continue Reading →

Writing-up Diaries: October

In the latest instalment of her writing-up diaries, blog editor Ellie shares what she got up to in October. By Ellie King Last month, I was working on my discussion chapter and tidying up some of my work after supervisor comments. This month I turned to the chapter I’d been dreading the most: the Literature... Continue Reading →

Organising a Conference

As part of your PhD, you may attend a number of conferences to meet with researchers, network, and hear about new research. But have you ever organised one? PhD Life blogger Ivy has, and she shares her experiences in this week’s blog. By Ivy Zhuo. This was a one-day conference event- a conference on language,... Continue Reading →

A workspace guide for easily distracted people

In this week’s post Daria shares her thoughts on the workspaces around the campus and how easy it is to keep focus while trying to study there. By Daria Akhapkina. As an easily distracted person myself, once I get too used to a study space, I can’t work there anymore as it doesn’t stimulate my... Continue Reading →

Being a mature student at Warwick

In this week's blog, Greta and Arokia share their practical insights for navigating academia as a mature student. It is the result of many conversations of what it means to return to academia as (international) full-time students who had been working (and still work!). By Greta and Arokia. Mature students are an integral part of... Continue Reading →

Writing Up Diaries: September

As summer comes to a close and we settle back in to another academic year, blog editor Ellie is documenting her road to thesis submission in March 2024 with a series of writing-up diaries. By Ellie King Summer was a busy period for me, with my head down over July and August to get going... Continue Reading →

Applying for Grants

This week, blogger Ivy shares her experiences of applying for and receiving a funding grant for organising a conference. By Ivy Zhuo. As well as having core funding for our PhD research activities, we may come across other funding opportunities as part of our time at Warwick. These grants come in carious shapes and sizes... Continue Reading →

The MRC in 50 Objects

Warwick’s Modern Records Centre is turning 50 this year, and to celebrate it’s put on an exhibition celebrating fifty of its best items from the collection, chosen by staff, friends, researchers, and supporters. Blog editor Ellie explores. By Ellie King ‘The MRC in 50 Objects’ was launched on Tuesday 12th September and is currently on... Continue Reading →

Transitioning from an MA to a PhD

Often PhD students complete their master’s degree before moving into doctoral studies. This might be an exciting but anxiety-inducing period. Greta shares how she’s readying herself for the start of the PhD by providing three actionable tips.  By Greta Timaite. This academic year I am officially starting my PhD. As part of my ESRC funding,... Continue Reading →

Ten things to do with a Ten Week term

As we say Welcome to Warwick to another group of students for another year, blog editor Ellie introduces you to the PhD Life blog and the Community Engagement team in the Library. By Ellie King. Week One: Take the Library tour You can pick up a self-guided library tour by the Library entrance. Image: University... Continue Reading →

My experiences at a summer school

PhD life is more than just sitting still reading and writing research. It could involve much more than that.  In this week’s blog, Ivy shares her summer school experiences. By Ivy Zhuo. What summer schools did I attend? Summer schools for research students are usually offered by some higher education institutions, particularly universities. However, it... Continue Reading →

Writing-Up Diaries: August

Blog editor Ellie is currently in the process of writing up her thesis, after four years of research. Read how she got on in August below. By Ellie King. August was a time for some holiday for me, which means theatre trips! Image: Ellie King Since my first instalment of the writing-up diaries in July... Continue Reading →

Showing families around the UK

As an international PhD student in the UK, one of the common experiences we may encounter is to have families visiting us in this foreign land where we are living and studying. In this week’s blog, Ivy shares her experience of showing her families around the UK. By Ivy Zhuo. Since living and studying in... Continue Reading →

More than food: what are eating disorders?

Eating disorders are a mental health illness that can impact anyone and have been on the rise since lockdown. In this article Iona discusses what eating disorders actually are, how they stem much deeper than being about food, and some pointers of where help can be accessed if you feel you or someone around you... Continue Reading →

Managing your personal expectations

Setting out for a PhD can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. In this post, Daria identifies some common ideas on your research journey that may be hard to accept before you start but make perfect sense as soon as you get to it. By Daria Akhapkina. Looking back, I had many expectations... Continue Reading →

Writing-up diaries: July

In the first of a series, blog editor Ellie takes us on her journey of writing up her thesis in preparation for hand-in in March 2024. By Ellie King I began my PhD in October 2019. Since then, I’ve been through a pandemic, a year off in industry, an internship, various conferences and seminars, and... Continue Reading →

Dealing with homesickness

As we head into the summer vacation period, you may feel yourself yearning for the usual family comforts that you'd normally get at university. But being a researcher means you spend less time at home. This week, blogger Gunisha recounts her experiences of feeling homesick as an international student at university and shares some advice... Continue Reading →

Guardian of the past: Working as an archivist

Warwick is home to the Modern Records Centre archive, and in this week's blog archivist Melissa discusses life as an archivist and what a career in archives may look like for you. By Melissa Prior. Traditionally Archivists have been seen or have seen themselves as guardians of the past, protecting valuable historical material from the... Continue Reading →

Four books to read to change your mindset this summer

Small mindset changes can have a big impact on overall day-day living. Iona has brought together the four books she has come across that have the most useful, researched based tips to improve mindset and experience success during your time at university. Over summer is a great time to give one or two of them... Continue Reading →

Warwick’s Human Library

A few weeks ago, Iona attended one of Warwick's Human Library events. In today’s blog she writes about her experiences at the event, what she learned, and why this is really an event worth going to. By Iona Craig. Prejudice refers to a positive or negative attitude towards a certain group that is applied to... Continue Reading →

Summer is for balance, not overwork

Summer break needs to be super productive, right? No. In this week’s blog post Greta talks about the importance to find balance in the face of feeling pressured to do as much as possible.  By Greta Timaite. Summer can be a strange period for students: no lectures to attend, essay deadlines to meet, or exams... Continue Reading →

You’re allowed to take holidays

As we come to the end of term and the undergraduate students vacate for the summer, blog editor Ellie talks about the importance of taking holidays and adding breaks into your day. By Ellie King. We’re slowly coming to the end of the academic year, and you may have noticed other students finishing their exams,... Continue Reading →

Recruiting your Participants

One of the biggest concerns at the very early stage of our PhD journey is to complete participant recruitment. How are we going to reach out to our potential participants when we already have a clear target demographic group of people in mind? It seems easy to identify but so hard to approach them and... Continue Reading →

How Work Experience shaped my PhD

Students are often faced with a dilemma: should I pursue another degree or take a break to gain work experience? There is no simple answer, but in this week’s blog post Greta reflects on how work experience shaped her approach to PhD.   By Greta Timaite. Are you about to graduate and wondering if you should... Continue Reading →

Achieving work-life balance when you have a mental health condition

Everyone knows how important a work-life balance is, but it can be especially hard to achieve for neurodivergent students. In this week’s post, Daria shares some advice on how to balance your life when your mental state sets extra requirements. By Daria Akhapkina. One of the hardest things I’ve experienced as someone struggling with their... Continue Reading →

Finding your community: the importance of networking

Where do you begin with new connections, and, most importantly, why do you need them in the first place? In her new blog post Daria tells you about the possibilities of networking and the opportunities to get started. By Daria Akhapkina. Sometimes doing a PhD sure seems like a lone journey. It’s so easy to... Continue Reading →

Home from home: Postgraduate Community Engagement Artwork Competition Winners

Recently, the Community Engagement Team at the Library, who look after the postgraduate study spaces of the PG Hub and the Wolfson Research Exchange, ran an art competition to brighten up those spaces and encourage students to reflect on Warwick as their home from home. In today's blog post, blog editor Ellie looks at some... Continue Reading →

Software for qualitative study

PhD study usually involves huge sets of data, and the command of some software makes it less painful to deal with this matter. In this blog, Ivy introduces three types of software to improve your academic output. By Ivy Zhuo. Transcription generating tools Transcribing is indeed a challenging task for a lot of qualitative researchers... Continue Reading →

Working as a Research Assistant

Being a research assistant (RA) is not an unusual experience for research students. It is a great opportunity to learn how a research project is operated, allowing us to gain experience relevant to our CV and potential future funding applications.  It is also one of the best ways to support ourselves financially or to earn... Continue Reading →

Benefiting from Open Science as a research student

Open science help researchers make their work more accessible to the public. This also means that students can use research to support their own learning! In this blog post Greta discusses how open science can benefit data science learners and how to take advantage of the best data and code sharing practices.  By Greta Timaite.... Continue Reading →

Life as a Warwick Research Student

Warwick is home to around 12,000 postgraduate students, and many of these are researchers. Studying for a doctorate of some kind, Warwick’s research students contribute to the vibrant research culture at the university, whilst having a strong community of their own. Balancing commitments of supervisions, writing conference papers, and teaching, research life can be busy,... Continue Reading →

Finding your place as an international PhD Student

Doing your PhD as an international student can sometimes feel a bit scary and overwhelming. In this post, Daria discusses several ways of fighting the common fears of not fitting in or being left out.  By Daria Akhapkina Settling in a new environment is hard, especially coming from a completely different academic and cultural background.... Continue Reading →

Resolutions stick better in Spring

Did you find yourself, January 1st, setting a load of New Years’ Resolutions? Going to the gym 5 times a week, no alcohol, 10,000 steps a day, 2 litres of water, going vegan, calling your mum every week. Do you find yourself, as we head into April, feeling like you’ve failed miserably at all of... Continue Reading →

Getting out of your own head

As a PhD researcher, GTA and lover of ‘cute sayings’ one of Cherisse’s favourite quotes is ‘In the middle of my little mess, I forget how big I’m blessed’. At last, these She has taken some time to reflect on the confusing, complicated and difficult journey called a PhD figuring out how to stop and... Continue Reading →

The best places for academic reading

Intensive academic reading is what every PhD student would experience during their study. Reasons to read varies, ranging from identifying a research gap, to justifying our study, to writing for publications or to preparing for an academic talk. Or sometimes, simply to answering a question that our colleagues raise to us. This experience is usually... Continue Reading →

The benefits of internships

As PhD students, we are often focused on research and very little else. But taking a step outside of your PhD to look into the world of work may be worth the time. Having just finished an internship, blogger Ellie talks us through her experiences, and why an internship could benefit you too. By Ellie... Continue Reading →

How to Present at Conferences

Presenting at conferences to share our research is part of our life as a PhD student. It is natural to have butterflies in our stomach if it is our first time doing a public presentation. However, even for some experienced speakers, presenting at conferences could bring huge pressure, since anyone could be among our audience,... Continue Reading →

How to make your phone an asset

Spend countless hours doom-scrolling when you should be working? Tired of the incessant pinging of inane notifications? This week, blogger Clarissa shares some tips on how to optimise your phone for focus without downloading a single app! By Riss Muller. If you’re anything like me, your phone is somewhat of a time drain. It pings,... Continue Reading →

You can learn programming: Three more practical tips

In this blog post Greta continues sharing her experience on what helped her to break into data science. Previously, she discussed the psychological side of learning programming, today she gives three practical tips that have helped her to get a job in data science and hone her programming skills.   By Greta Timaite. A few months... Continue Reading →

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MRes/PhD Business & Management

Develop yourself as an early career researcher with our prestigious phd programme.

Our new fully-funded MRes/PhD Business & Management programme will give you the opportunity to make your mark on the business landscape, by having the freedom to research a host of disciplines that influence society and business. We aim to attract high-quality students who are independent thinkers and have the ambition to create their own pathway for future academic positions.

Our MRes/PhD Business & Management programme is a full time two + three year programme (five years in total).

Our subject groups

You'll get the opportunity to work within our world-class subject groups , allowing you to work with experts in your chosen area of research, and develop and deepen your own research interests:

• Behavioural Science
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Information Systems & Management – Analytics
• Operations Management
• Organisation & Work
• Strategy & International Business

Please note applications are now closed for 2024 entry. Applications for 2025 entry will open in October 2024.

• Application Deadline Closed for 2024 entry
• Start Date 01 October 2024
• Duration 2+3 years
• Location Warwick Campus
• Format Full-time
• UK Fees Fully-funded *
• EU/International Fees Fully-funded *

* See fees and funding for fees breakdown.

If you have any questions regarding the WBS PhD programme, please do not hesitate to contact the team:

Email:   [email protected]

Call:   +44 (0)24 7652 4754

For our students, learning isn’t confined by physical walls. If you excel through independent learning and have an eagerness to learn then WBS is the place for you. The core benefits of our PhD programme include: 

• A fully-funded programme and an annual stipend of approximately £21,000 per annum.
• An inspirational learning experience in a world-class interdisciplinary environment, working alongside the brightest scholars and learning from leading academics from across the globe.
• Highly relevant and structured training focusing on developing your core research skills.
• Programme flexibility with the introduction of study tracks to tailor your studies, supported by a wide range of research groups.
• The opportunity to develop a global network by researching and learning abroad as part of your PhD programme.
• Preparation for a prestigious academic or research career.
• Option to choose our Behavioural Science pathway.

Nearly every week I had the opportunity to attend a seminar, where I could discover the latest in my area of research, or a workshop, where I could learn from some of the best in the field and develop my research skills." Ali E. Ahmed Assistant Professor (Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group), PhD Business & Management (2017 - 2021)

The doctoral community at WBS is fantastic and one of the best things about my PhD programme was the friends I made." Krishane Patel Research Fellow, University of Warwick, PhD Business & Management (Behavioural Science) 2014-2018

My favourite thing about this programme is that I really appreciate the open-minded environment where unique viewpoints are equally appreciated." Ziyan Ma Current doctoral researcher, PhD Business & Management

The wide array of research interests at WBS means that there is always someone to offer academic help and support to me and my work." David Felstead PhD Business & Management (2014 - 2019)

Academic training, conferences, and seminars offered by WBS enrich our knowledge and skills, eventually leading to high-quality research output, setting a foundation for a successful academic career." Veriko Ichkiti Current doctoral researcher, PhD Business & Management

I have been exposed to a range of diverse but complementary skills and interacted with researchers from other backgrounds, departments and universities." Emily Rowe PhD Business & Management (2016 - 2020)

Behavioural Science Pathway

Our Behavioural Science pathway will give you the opportunity to work within one of the leading Behavioural Science groups in the UK, and benefit from the group’s outstanding global reputation. By studying this pathway you will be taught by researchers in behavioural science and tap into their extensive academic expertise and collaborative network. You will develop the cutting edge skills and interdisciplinary expertise needed to succeed in this rapidly developing field. 

Discover more on our PhD structure pages . 

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