Programme details
The PhD Programme is our investment in the future of management teaching and research.
Through our faculty of renowned academics, pre-eminent in their fields, you will receive thorough, sophisticated training in the latest methods of inquiry, as well as access to leading-edge thinking.
Your PhD training
During the programme, you will focus on two areas:
- coursework, to give you a grasp of research skills and the existing body of research knowledge in your field
- a closely supervised thesis to provide the experience of conducting a substantial piece of original research
Programme structure
Years One and Two
You will be required to complete:
- at least 12 courses
- a specialist field exam (depending on your subject area)
- a research paper (during the second year).
Years Three and Four
- during your third year, you transfer from MPhil to PhD status
- you take an oral exam on your thesis proposal before three faculty members
- you'll be expected to complete your thesis within 18 months of the proposal exam.
Key dates for admissions
- applications are due by 8 January
- short-listed applicants are invited to an interview in February/March
- orientation for new students takes place in mid-September
- academic year starts in October
Key details
- Duration:
- Next start:
- Location:
Please see the PhD FAQs for more information.
For more information, contact:
Vaishali Jagjivan
PhD Programme Administrator
Research and Faculty Office
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 8968
Fax: +44 (0)20 7000 8951
Email: PhD-Info@london.edu