About this course
University of Reading offers PhD Management (Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour) as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Business. Based in Whiteknights, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £21,750 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 100. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 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
Top grades in your Masters degree (minimum requirement is Merit or equivalent, but we prefer Distinction)Top grade in your Masters Dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) because this may show your research attitude and skillsA well-developed research proposal of at least 6-7 pages where you identify the motivation of your study, place it within relevant literature highlighting the current gap and potential research questions, state your intended methodology and show understanding of the data (if any) necessary to accomplish your study and relevant sources (which will also reveal the feasibility of your study)
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
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
