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Research courses

Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Join an international group of researchers whose work is making a positive difference in the world of business, economics, finance and law. Our doctoral programme draws on the expertise of our staff and research centres. As a PhD research student here, you'll be supported to contribute to current knowledge practice and progress into your future career.
Study in:
Chelmsford
,
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
You will be part of a diverse, international body of researchers whose work is making a positive difference in the world of business and organisations in the private, public and third sectors. Our doctoral programme draws on the expertise of our staff and research centres and supports PhD research students to contribute to current knowledge and practice and progress into careers as academics or expert practitioners.

Law

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Join an international group of researchers and practitioners with expertise in the areas of Law and Society, Digital Economy and Arbitration Law, and Criminal Justice. Our PhD research programme will allow you to explore your own interests in law, supported by the expertise of our staff. As a PhD research student here, you will be affiliated with the Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion and you'll be supported to undertake research that makes an independent and original contribution to knowledge and to progress into your future career.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
Part-time
Course features
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) has been designed to increase your professional capabilities, make a positive contribution to your organisation, and produce publishable-level research. The DBA is a professional doctorate, designed to generate an original contribution to professional practice, through a rigorous engagement with management theory, and a focussed programme of independent research into a specific ‘research problem’ in your professional practice.

Research training

In the Faculty of Business and Law, we provide the training needed for success in doctoral level study.

This begins with an induction programme to welcome you into our Faculty, help you understand the process and timelines of a doctoral programme, get to know your fellow students, and refine your research proposal for formal approval.

This is followed by an intensive research methods training course spread over ten weeks (this is delivered entirely online at present). This aims to build your understanding of, and confidence with, research methods. You can then go forward with your project equipped with a practical plan for conducting your research that is underpinned by a doctoral-level understanding of methods.

We also provide practical support to help prepare you for the important milestones of the PhD programme, such as Upgrade of Registration.

All our training provides a safe and supportive environment for learning and working with your peers and our research-active staff.