PhD opportunities
Our Doctoral Programme is open to career academics and professional practitioners alike, and continues in the Management Learning tradition of bridging theory and practice, critical thought, and self-direction within a supportive, highly engaged peer community. Our current students, both full- and part-time, come from different parts of the world, and from a wide range of organisations – business schools, private consultancies, public sector and for-profit organisations.
Because of the individualised nature of research at this level, the higher degree process typically comprises a supervision relationship with two tutors. We also provide three annual workshops (usually April, June and November). These are structured events within an informal setting, which allow researchers to share their ideas and experiences of research. They include inputs from members of the Department or the University as well as from participants, who are invited to offer papers on their research as it develops. Additionally, research students are encouraged to attend any modules from the School's PhD in Management programme.
For more information on our PhD programme, please download the DMLL PhD Brochure 2008 (PDF file).
Further details about research at Lancaster University Management School, including guidelines on how to write a research proposal and general FAQs can be found here.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a Masters degree and have experience of management or leadership education and development, though a good first degree will be accepted in some circumstances. Applicants should have a willingness to share their knowledge and experience with others and have a readiness to engage with a learning community that aims to support the needs of all its members.
Applicants from outside the UK
You will need to provide evidence that your English proficiency is adequate for academic study. We ask for an IELTS test score of at least 7.0. The IELTS can be taken by arrangement with your British Council office. If you are unable to take the IELTS then we may accept an IB TOEFL score of at least 100.
How to apply for PhD programmes
If you wish to apply for the PhD Programme, please request an application form or download an electronic version from the web. Alternatively you can now apply online, which allows you to track the progress of your application through the admissions system.
Please send references and transcripts to:
Helen Ashman
Department of Management Learning & Leadership
Lancaster University Management School
Lancaster LA1 4YX
Tel: + 44 (0)1524 593851
Fax: + 44 (0)1524 844262
Email: phddml@lancaster.ac.uk
Candidates are welcome to visit the department for an informal interview. Otherwise, interviews will take place by telephone. Although we do not have a closing date for applications, you are advised to apply early to secure a place.
Offers of a place
We try to respond to your application as quickly as possible. If you are offered a place, please respond to our offer within four weeks.
If you accept our offer you will be required to pay a small deposit to secure your place. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition fee due at the start of the course. The fee deposit is not normally refundable, but will be reimbursed in the case of conditional offers where candidates have not been able to meet the entry requirements.
Send completed application forms to:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
University House
Lancaster University
Lancaster LA1 4YW
UK
