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12 December 2025
Updated Entry Requirements
Old:
General entry requirements
Minimum requirements
Competition to join our Doctoral programme is very strong; you will need to demonstrate you have the intellectual capabilities, stamina, drive and commitment to complete a ground-breaking piece of work through independent study.
Academic requirements for the MRes/PhD Business and Management programme include:
- Bachelors degree: First Class (recommended)
- Masters degree: Distinction (recommended) in social sciences, behavioural sciences or engineering. In exceptional circumstances, we will consider MBAs with a social or behavioural science or engineering background or candidates without a Masters who hold a strong First Class Honours undergraduate degree supported by a very strong CV and academic references. Decisions on these and other exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis
- A GMAT or GRE test score is not formally required for this programme. However, applicants are encouraged to submit one as it can strengthen their application. Some quantitatively focused disciplinary groups may request a GMAT or GRE to support the application and help evaluate candidates. However, there is no predefined threshold, and applications may be submitted without one.
New:
General entry requirements
Minimum requirements
Competition to join our Doctoral programme is very strong; you will need to demonstrate you have the intellectual capabilities, stamina, drive and commitment to complete a ground-breaking piece of work through independent study.
Academic requirements for the MRes/PhD Business and Management programme include:
- Bachelors degree: First Class (recommended)
- Masters degree: Distinction (recommended) in social sciences, behavioural sciences or engineering.
- A GMAT or GRE test score is not formally required for this programme. However, applicants are encouraged to submit one as it can strengthen their application. Some quantitatively focused disciplinary groups may request a GMAT or GRE to support the application and help evaluate candidates. However, there is no predefined threshold, and applications may be submitted without one.
- In exceptional circumstances, we will consider applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements but who can demonstrate outstanding research potential, a strong CV, and excellent academic references. All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and we encourage students to apply even if their background does not precisely match the typical entry profile.
10 November 2025
Updated GMAT/GRE under minimum requirements:
Old:
GMAT or GRE score required. No predefined threshold established, score merely to support application.
New:
A GMAT or GRE test score is not formally required for this programme. However, applicants are encouraged to submit one as it can strengthen their application. Some quantitatively focused disciplinary groups may request a GMAT or GRE to support the application and help evaluate candidates. However, there is no predefined threshold, and applications may be submitted without one.
30 October 2025
Updated Teaching & Learning text
Old:
As part of the MRes/PhD programme, you will study thirteen modules over your first two years. This comprises three core modules, four methods modules, and six elective modules. At the end of your second year of study, you will be awarded an MRes Business and Management and be permitted to proceed to PhD study. The overall course structure is 2+3 years (MRes/PhD).
New:
As part of the MRes/PhD programme, you will study thirteen modules over your first two years. This comprises three core modules, four methods modules, and six elective modules. At the end of your second year of study, you will be awarded an MRes Business and Management and, subject to satisfactory progression and research ability, be permitted to proceed to PhD study. The overall course structure is 2+3 years (MRes/PhD).