Overview
Full-time doctoral research in business at Aston Business School, training future academics and industry researchers. Candidates complete research training in year one, then an independent thesis assessed by viva.
Highlights
- Research training in year one
- Annual doctoral conference
- Thesis and viva examination
Entry requirements
- Academic
- A First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, and a Masters degree with Merit or Distinction, both in relevant subjects.
- English language
- IELTS 6.5 overall; reading and writing 6.5, listening and speaking 6.0.
Working after you graduate
Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.
Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.