Highlights
Tuition fee
15570 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
15570 GBP / year
5006 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Management MPhil/PhD at Birkbeck, University of London, offers an advanced research degree designed for those aiming for academic or consultancy careers. This programme can be pursued full-time over four years or part-time over seven years, both delivered on campus, commencing in October 2026.

Overview

The Management MPhil/PhD programme at Birkbeck, University of London, is tailored for individuals aspiring to engage in rigorous academic research or enhance their careers in consultancy and policy-making. This esteemed programme is recognised for its research excellence, with 83% of its outputs rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. The university's strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance makes it a prime choice for prospective students.

Why Management at Birkbeck?

Birkbeck stands out due to its collaborative research environment and strong ties with various public and private sector organisations. The university provides exceptional facilities, including extensive library resources and access to leading academic staff who are actively engaged in their own research. This ensures that students receive expert supervision tailored to their specific research interests.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

For the Management MPhil/PhD programme, the tuition fees are as follows: £5,006 per year for domestic students and £15,570 per year for international students. Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

During the first year, full-time students are required to complete four core modules:

  • Research Philosophy
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Organisation Theory
  • Quantitative Methods for Finance and Business

After completing these modules, students will develop a Research Prospectus, which includes a literature review and a plan for their thesis research. Successful completion of these components is essential for progressing in the programme.

Careers with Management

Graduates of the Management MPhil/PhD programme often pursue careers in academia, consultancy, and policy-making. Alumni have found positions in various sectors, leveraging their research expertise to influence organisational practices and contribute to policy development. The programme equips students with the skills necessary to navigate complex business environments and drive innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • International business; international business and innovation; international business and economic development
  • Innovation: university-industry linkages; innovation policy; innovation measurement; technology management; local and regional economic development and regeneration
  • Marketing, in particular brand management, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and services/retail marketing
  • Work: comparative employee and industrial relations; skills; labour markets in sport; executive pay; workplace learning

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months
  • Part-time
    • 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

 You can apply at any time during the year for MPhil/PhD.

Language

English
IELTS
7

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Credits

300 alternative credits
  • MPhil - 180 credits
  • PhD - 120 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • CV
  • Draft a research proposal of up to 1500 words.
  • Usually, we require a high 2:1 or above for your undergraduate degree and a merit for your master’s. At least one of your previous degrees should be in an area relevant to your proposed research. We will also need to see your degree transcripts, which provide a breakdown of your marks, in addition to your degree certificates. 
  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the standard requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15570 GBP / year
    15570 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5006 GBP / year
    5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • To be confirmed

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Commonwealth Scholarship
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
07 Jun 2027
GREAT - Birkbeck Scholarship - Indonesia
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
22 May 2027
Earth and Planetary Sciences Field Trip Fund
Need-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Birkbeck Global Future Scholarships
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Chevening Scholarships
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2027
MFA Theatre Directing Award
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Women in Sport Scholarship

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Access to Digital Learning Fund
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
22 May 2027
Financial Support for Childcare
Merit-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
800 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Birkbeck Cash Bursary Scheme
Need-based

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Birkbeck, University of London
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Programa Internacional De Becas Iberdrola Para Estudios De Máster

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Education USA
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Anglo-Norse Scholarship Scheme set up with the Royal College of Music
Merit-based

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The Anglo-Norse Society - scholarships & grants
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Gordon Hay Scholarship

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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
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Grant
Various benefits
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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Amber Student
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
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Go City
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarship
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The Government of the United Kingdom
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22500 GBP
Deadline
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
1st Formations Business Scholarship

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1st Formations
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
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Simmons and Fletcher
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1500 USD
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
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Pearl Lemon
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
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Various benefits
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965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
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1000 USD
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