About the course

Research is central to the activities of the University of Bristol Business School. The school comprises several groups of academic staff with a variety of interests and a focus on research that has practical relevance. The results of the most recent UK-wide research assessment, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, rated 88% of the research activity in business and management as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

　　The Business School encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on a range of theories and methodologies. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will be joining a thriving PhD community. We run a programme of activities to enable PhD students to network with each other.

　　Candidates entering the PhD programme are required to take 60 credit points of taught units in their first year and to participate in PhD workshops and reading groups. Students are also encouraged to undertake further training in agreement with their supervisor for the duration of their studies.

　　The main research training is taken from among two categories of units, with separate lists for Accounting and for Finance students. The units are chosen in consultation with the supervisors to suit the student's PhD research. The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
September, 2024	Bristol
September, 2025	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2025	Bristol
September, 2026	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2026	Bristol
Open intake available until (December), 2027	Bristol

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bristol

An upper second-class or first-class honours degree in a related subject (or equivalent qualification), and a master's degree in a related subject either attained or underway at the time of application.

　　IELTS : 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills

　　TOEFL iBT: 95 overall with R22, L21, S23, W24

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bristol. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　81st / 1250

　　THE World ranking16th / 130

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