About this course
University of Bath offers PhD Management as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Business. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £24,450 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 100. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (September), 2026 and September, 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Candidates must already have a completed MRes (Master of Research) or equivalent from a recognised university. We also consider applications from candidates seeking to transfer their PhDs from other universities who have already completed the MRes (Master of Research). Please note that a Master’s degree that is not an MRes (e.g. MSc in Management) will not be accepted for non-integrated PhD entry, and candidates without an MRes will must enrol on the Integrated programme instead.
Master’s degree: A distinction (strongly preferred) in a discipline such as management, social sciences, behavioural sciences, or engineering.
Bachelor’s degree: A first-class degree (strongly preferred) in a discipline such as management, social sciences, behavioural sciences, or engineering.
Our PhD programme is competitive, and we seek motivated, talented individuals with demonstrably high intellectual ability who are committed to excellence in research.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸September, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
