Thank you for contacting us about our PhD programme. Sheffield University Management School offers you the opportunity to study for a PhD in a stimulating and rewarding collegiate environment, committed to delivering an outstanding student experience and impactful socially-responsible research.
As part of our active research environment you will receive outstanding supervision from talented academics producing intellectually rigorous and leading research in their respective areas.
Entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK classification of upper second class honours or above
- A masters level qualification of merit or above, with a minimum of 60 per cent in the dissertation, research project element or equivalent experience. Professional qualifications can be influential in our decision making but are not usually considered to be an adequate substitute for a masters degree because they do not ordinarily provide evidence of research skills, if you do not have a masters degree with a substantial research element you may want to consider our MA in Social Research
- An English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component or equivalent. Click here for more detailed information, however please be aware that our entry requirements are above the standard minimum listed on these pages
Before you apply
- Check that you meet our entry requirements
- Prepare a research proposal. Your research proposal is vital to the success of your application and is the best way to demonstrate to your prospective supervisor that your research has originality. Your research proposal should be around 3,000 words in length, more information on writing a research proposal can be found here
- Identify a member of staff as a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss your proposal
Submitting your application
- Make sure that you have your proof of previous degrees, academic references, English language certificates (if required), research proposal and CV, ready to upload
- Complete the online application
Start dates
- For a 01 February 2020 start date - The full application must have been submitted before 15 November 2019.
- For a 01 October 2019 start date - The full application must have been submitted before 15 July 2019
Fees and funding
Information on course fees for home and overseas students can be found here.
You’ll need to think carefully about how you will fund your PhD and you will need to cover living costs in addition to your tuition fees. There are a number of scholarships available for students interested in studying a PhD at Sheffield. For more information on these and to find out how to apply see here.
After you submit your application.
We will check that you meet our entry requirements and then send your application for review by your chosen supervisor/s. If you meet our entry requirements and your chosen supervisors are interested in your proposal we will invite you to an interview, either in person or by Skype. If the interview is successful, we will offer you a place to study with us.
Visit us
If you would like to visit the University and the Management School to find out more about studying a PhD at Sheffield, you can book onto one of our open days here.
Regards,
The Research Team