About this course
University of Plymouth offers PhD Business with Management as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Business. Based in Plymouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,870 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 3 windows (October, 2026 and Semester 2 (January), 2027…).
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
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g., at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications (for instance, you may have studied different subjects at undergraduate and masters level but have accumulated rich work experience in the proposed area since then).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸October, 2026
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
- ▸April, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
