Postgraduate research
Explore your own ideas with our postgraduate research opportunities, with support from international experts who are shaping world-class academic thought and making a direct impact on academia, business practice and policymaking.
At the Management School we offer excellent research opportunities in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Management, three specialist PhD pathways and a Management MRes, all available on a full-time or part-time basis.
Our School provides a stimulating and dynamic research environment, with supervisors who are leading experts in their academic field, and extensive training opportunities provided in-house and through collaborative partnerships.pro
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Accounting and Finance PhD
Become a specialist in building impactful research-based solutions to current and future challenges in micro and macro finance.
Economics PhD
With an established tradition of developing next generation economists, we provide the skills and knowledge to answer pressing economic questions facing the world.
Management PhD
Our interdisciplinary PhD offers specialisation in key business areas, such as supply chain, international business, entrepreneurship, marketing and the world of organisations.
Management MRes
A stand-alone master’s degree ideal for research-focused roles in commercial, policy and professional organisations, or ‘springboard’ for a PhD in business and management.
Watch our latest webinars
Meet our Directors of Studies and PhD students, and discover the exciting postgraduate research and funding opportunities offered by the Management School.
Academia 101
Academia 101 has been created to support you in your professional journey as a researcher both during your PhD and beyond, with a series of introductory sessions on key research topics.
Meet our researchers
Discover our vibrant PhD community and watch our students explain how their doctoral journey is enriching their lives personally and professionally.
Executive DBA: a doctoral programme for business leaders
If you hold a leading role in your organisation, the Executive DBA will provide you with new skills to investigate and solve workplace issues, using advanced research methods.