Programme Structure

The Research Degree Programme commence each year in September, and students are expected to be in regular attendance in the School during term time. The School envisages the M.Litt. as a two-year full-time process and the Ph.D. as a four year full-time process.   The main periods of research before which a thesis can be submitted are as follows:

The Research Seminar is scheduled weekly during the Academic Year. It is designed to cover a selection of topics fundamental to research in business studies. Attendance and active participation are requirements for the completion of research degrees in the School of Business. Attendance at seminars is mandatory for all newly enrolled first year research students.

An early indication of progress towards acceptable completion times to degree and completion levels is Confirmation on the PhD Register. A confirmation process is held for all students on the PhD register to decide on their eligibility to continue on the PhD register. Usually the confirmation process is arranged in the second year.