Overview

Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. As a research student you will join a vibrant student community in our Research School and become part of our dynamic research environment.

On our Business MPhil/PhD from University of Worcester, you’ll be taught by staff from across a broad range of business and management expertise. You'll also benefit from access to our dedicated quiet work space and research student office in our Business School, located in the heart of the city centre.

Key Features

Available as a full-time or part-time degree, completed over a maximum of six years
You will be allocated to one of two pathways depending on your experience and knowledge as a researcher
You'll be offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme, focused around a wide range of themes

The opportunity to join one of our research groups

Where could it take you?

All students engage with our Researcher Development Programme (RDP). The RDP aims to develop and enhance the skills, both generic and specific, that you will need to complete your research degree but also to become an effective researcher. The RDP is organised around thematic clusters, consisting of modules, and workshops, delivered face-to-face by subject specialists from across the University and the dedicated Researcher Development Team, or online through our virtual learning environment.As part of the RDP, you will complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (PG Cert). All students must complete the PG Cert in order to progress on their MPhil/PhD Programme. The PG Cert is strongly focused on developing your programme of research, starting from establishing your development needs, and preparing you for the planning and subsequent delivery of your programme of research.Full-time students will complete the PG Cert in 12 months and part-time students in 24 months.

Programme Structure

Programme structure:

In your third and fourth year, you will be writing up your thesis and preparing for your viva voce examination. This is an oral exam with two examiners and a chair.

You can also request that your supervisor be present at the exam.

The exam will take place after you have submitted your final thesis.

After the exam, it is not unusual for the examiners to ask that some amendments be made to your thesis before the final award is confirmed and you will have additional time to do this.

It is possible to complete the course in three years, but we have found that the majority of students do take four years to complete the course.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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86

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For MPhil

First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award

or

Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement

For PhD

Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study

or

First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline

or

Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18400 GBP / year

≈ 18400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5150 GBP / year

≈ 5150 GBP / year

Living costs

Worcester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Where could it take you?

Programme Structure

Key information

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Academic requirements

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