About this course
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Doctor of Business Administration as a 2-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Business Administration. Based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £8,613 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall. The next intake is October, 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2.1 honours degree; or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievementA 1000 word research proposal, outlining your area of research; please note that even if you are applying for a specific research vacancy with a pre-defined research proposal, you are still required to write a proposal expanding on the provided description of the project. For guidance on writing your research proposal, please see here.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸October, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
