Course Overview

We have an exciting and vibrant research environment at Aston Business School that enables our Ph.D. students to be engaged in various research events and seminars (Aston Business School-wide and PhD-specific). Our PhDs have a dedicated research society that organizes various social and academic-related events throughout the year, including the ABS Annual Doctoral Conference. We strongly believe that these activities are an essential part of ensuring our Ph.D. students are engaged and motivated throughout the duration of their Ph.D. journey. Our academic departments also run research seminar series (and other activities) where Ph.D. students are encouraged to present their research and get feedback from colleagues. In addition, our Summer School in Advanced Research Methods offers additional training opportunities necessary for a successful academic career. All students can access up to £1500 for presenting at academic conferences and an additional £1200 Research Support Training Grant is also provided to help further develop their research knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional development.

General Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree - 2:1 or above (or equivalent) Masters Degree - Merit (or equivalent)

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing- 6.5 Listening, Speaking- 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.