PhDs and research degrees
The University of Exeter Business School aims to train world-class researchers who will shape our understanding of and responses to the most important societal challenges.
We offer MPhil and PhD programmes with expert academics in 5 core areas of business and economics (see PhD programmes below). We have a very generous funding scheme to support the most outstanding students (see funding opportunities). We also welcome applications from current doctoral students who are interested in visiting the School (see visiting student programmes below).
MRes and PhD programmes
Students may apply for direct entry to one of the University of Exeter Business School’s PhD programmes.
However, we strongly encourage all applicants to consider applying for the Masters in Research. These programmes provide a rigorous foundation in the skills that are required to conduct high quality research. Students who successfully complete the MRes are expected to progress to the PhD.
The MRes programmes
The two-year MRes in economics or finance is suitable for students who intend to pursue a PhD in an area requiring a strong grounding in econometrics (e.g., economics or finance).
The one-year MRes in management is suitable for students who intend to pursue a PhD in an area requiring diverse methodologies and a solid grounding in theory (e.g., management, entrepreneurship, accounting).
| MRes Economics (2 year pathway to PhD) |
| MRes Finance (2 year pathway to PhD) |
| MRes Management (1 year pathway to PhD) |
The PhD programmes
We offer MPhil and PhD programmes with expert academics in 5 core areas of business and economics. Our students get demanding graduate level training, participate in research seminars and international conferences and conduct innovative research.
| MPhil/PhD Accountancy |
| MPhil/PhD Economics |
| MPhil/PhD Finance |
| MPhil/PhD Leadership Studies |
| MPhil/PhD Management |
MRres and PhD funding
University of Exeter Business School funding
We run two funding schemes that provide fully funded MRes to PhD scholarships and annual bursaries for Black British research students and, for truly exceptional applicants, Dean’s Scholarships.
Successful applicants will receive funding to complete one of the University of Exeter Business School’s Research Masters (MRes), which provide a rigorous foundation in the skills that are required to conduct high quality research. Students who meet the PhD entry criteria on completion of the MRes will then receive funding for full-time study in one of the University of Exeter Business School’s PhD programmes.
To find out more about these schemes and to apply, please click on the links below.
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MRes + PhD Scholarships for Black British Researchers The University of Exeter Business School trains world-class researchers who will shape how we understand and respond to the most important societal challenges. We are offering either a 1-year or 2-year MRes plus the 3-year doctoral scholarship for Black British researchers. We are keen to receive applications from UK domiciled residents identifying as Black (Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black or Black British).
UEBS MRes + PhD Scholarships The University of Exeter Business School trains world-class researchers who will shape how we understand and respond to the most important societal challenges. We are offering either a 1-year or 2-year MRes plus the 3-year doctoral scholarship for domestic and international applicants.
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Additional funding opportunities
The University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries and you can find out more on the funding pages of the University’s website.
Visiting student programmes
The University of Exeter Business School is committed to its active and vibrant research community and to supporting outstanding researchers. We welcome visiting doctoral students from many countries and institutions including in recent months from China, Japan and Sweden.
If you are a currently registered doctoral researcher interested in spending a period of time the University of Exeter Business School as a visiting doctoral researcher, some guidance and information is available to you below:
What would be available to you
- Use of a desk in our postgraduate research student centre
- Use of a desktop computer in our postgraduate research student centre
- Use of the University library and IT access
- Participation in doctoral training seminars and events within the Business School
- Invitations to departmental and Business School wide research events and social activities
What would the cost be
A bench fee of £1000 is chargeable for a 12 month period. The fee is calculated on a monthly basis based on the actual length of the stay.
How to take your interest forward
| 1. | Look at our the profiles of our academic staff to identify potential supervisors with research interests related to your own research |
| 2. | Send a copy of the following documents to uebs-doctoral-admissions@exeter.ac.uk |
| 3. | Complete the PGR Visiting Student application form. You must indicate the exact dates of your proposed visit to Exeter |
| 4. | Your CV, which must include details of your current institution, the names of your supervisors, your thesis title, when you started and when you expect to complete your programme |
| 5. | A one page summary of your current thesis research areas |
| 6. | A statement of why you would like to visit the University of Exeter Business School, and why this would be beneficial to your research. This should include the names of academic staff who you think may be suitable supervisors for your research at Exeter. |
| 7. | Confirmation of your student status (copy of student card or letter of confirmation from your home institution) |
| 8. | Look at the International Student Support pages for advice regarding visas |
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