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Our program provides three-year full-time options for pursuing either a PhD or DBA degree. These advanced degrees are available across all our primary research fields. Check the supervisors' section on this page to explore our specialized areas. Discover the academic paths taken by our previous PhD and DBA graduates. You'll join a stimulating research environment where you can advance your academic pursuits. As a research postgraduate, you'll need to: participate in Strathclyde Business School's Research Methodology Program (completing at least Certificate level through four modules spanning 2-3 days each; part-time students complete these over two years) and maintain consistent communication with your academic supervisors.
For entry onto our postgraduate research programmes, we normally look for a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. For PhD applications, we also normally expect a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, although there are often exceptions. When reviewing your academic achievements, we're particularly interested in grades which relate to independent research (for example, a research project or dissertation). A strong score in these elements may allow us to consider entry with a lower degree classification.
IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5, with no individual element below 5.5.
TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.