Course summary
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. The MSc by Research in Business Management is a one year (full-time) research degree which offers complete flexibility through its wholly research based mode of study. You will have the freedom to choose your own area of research within business management, with the support of the School’s world-class academics. Blending independent research with expert academic supervision, this course provides an advanced understanding of contemporary trends and issues in Management and associated areas. Whether you’re interested in consumer behaviour, global business strategies or human resource management; you will have an opportunity to produce a piece of research which could have a significant impact on a particular area of business. The course itself is designed to prepare you for a career in academia, business or further postgraduate or professional study. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Entry requirements
Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. English language requirement IELTS an overall score of at least 6.5 (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4800 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP