Business Studies PhD

Cardiff University

Entry requirements for the 3-year full-time PhD Programme A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School. A minimum of 60% grades for a UK masters degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees. Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focused taught modules and submitting a research-based Master's dissertation. As part of your application process, you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and the potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area. Entry requirements for the 4-year structure (training and PhD) A Master's degree from a UK or international university falling short of the minimum criteria for direct entry to the Programme. For example: marks between 50% and 60%, and/or insufficient evidence of robust research training, and/or degree from a University without a strong international status An upper second-class honours degree (2:1 in the UK or equivalent) in Business, Management, Social Sciences and related subjects, from an internationally renowned University.