Business - Research

Selection and Registration

During their registration, all research students may take a mix of credit bearing modules (Graduate Training Elements or GTEs), and other non-accredited training opportunities such as workshops, seminars and short courses.



These opportunities provide both discipline-specific and transferable skills and knowledge to support students in their research and enhance their research qualification.



Engagement in these activities is an important aspect of the graduate researcher experience. Students following a structured pathway typically take between 20 and 40 credits, with the final year most likely focused solely on completing their research thesis.



Progression

The structured pathway for each student should be discussed and agreed in the first instance with the supervisor and progress recorded on the annual PGR2 form. Once approval has been given, the student can register for his/her chosen GTE/s during the online registration process.

For admission to the Masters By Research candidates must hold:



A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional qualification

At least 3 years’ relevant managerial experience

*Applicants who have achieved a 2.2 Honours degree (and meet the experience requirement) may, based on the Supervisor’s recommendation, still be offered a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in relevant modules on their undergraduate programme.

Programme/ Minimum Registration Period/ Typical Registration Period/ Maximum Registration Period

PhD (Full Time) 3 years / 4 years / 5 years

PhD (Part Time) 5 years / 6 years / 7 years

Research Masters (Full Time) 2 years / 2 years/ 3 years

Research Masters (Part Time) 3 years / 3-4 years / 5 years