Are you a driven and talented scholar, ready to make a transformative impact through research? Westminster Business School is thrilled to offer an exclusive PhD programme tailored for outstanding overseas candidates, combining academic excellence, exceptional support, and an unbeatable value proposition.
Westminster Business School (WBS) at the University of Westminster is pleased to offer an MPhil/PhD programme to Six overseas candidates* starting in September 2025.
*candidates must be considered ‘overseas’ for fees purposes, and applications must be for full-time study only.
About the studentship
The WBS PhD programme is set within a vibrant and supportive research environment in the heart of Central London. The School is home to a number of research centres and groups including the:
- Cross Cultural and Global Management
- Accounting, Governance, and Sustainability (AGS) Research Group
- Centre for Digital Business Research
- Centre for Employment Research
- Entrepreneurship Research Group
- Property and Construction Research Group
- Research Group for Inclusive and Sustainable Business
- Service Research and Customer Experience Group
We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional research potential in these or other areas of Business, including interdisciplinary approaches.
We ask that you discuss your draft research proposal with a potential supervisor before you submit an application. Please see the links to research centres and groups above and also to explore the research interests and expertise of our academic staff, use the WestminsterResearch database where you can search on research key words, or browse within WBS related research, where academic staff working in WBS are listed with link for further details. See our guidance on writing a research proposal.
WBS doctoral students follow a comprehensive personal and professional development training and mentoring programme provided through the University of Westminster Graduate School. Westminster Business School is fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from students from under-represented backgrounds.
Why choose Westminster Business School?
Our PhD programme is designed to foster cutting-edge research while providing unparalleled financial and professional benefits:
Affordable excellence
Enjoy a £3,000 annual tuition fee discount**, making our PhD programme the cheapest in London and one of the most affordable in the UK.
Professional development support
Receive up to £1,000 annually to cover training and skill development opportunities tailored to your research and career goals.
Conference and accommodation coverage
Benefit from up to £500 annually to cover conference fees and accommodation expenses, enabling you to share your research on global platforms.
Access to laptop
Start your research journey with the tools you need for success.
Teaching qualification
Earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at no additional cost, enhancing your academic and professional credentials.
Paid teaching opportunities
Gain valuable teaching experience, providing both practical experience and supplementary income.
**The full-time overseas fee rate for new overseas full-time students starting in September 2025 will be £17,000. The partial fee waiver of £3,000 will be applied to this fee level, making a total of £14,000 to be paid by the student.
Programme highlights
- A vibrant and inclusive research environment at one of London's leading business schools.
- Access to experienced supervisors who are leaders in their fields.
- A global network of researchers, academics, and industry professionals.
- Opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary and impactful research.
Entry requirements and how to apply
MPhil/PhD applicants to Westminster Business School should normally have a minimum upper second class honours degree (2:1) or equivalent and a Masters degree (or Masters degree pending). Applicants who are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
You can read more about our entry requirements here.
For general queries about the application process, or informal enquiries about areas of research, please contact the WBS PhD Admissions Tutor, Dr Alireza Nazarian, [email protected].
Applications should be submitted by 5pm on 23 May 2025. Interviews will likely take place through online video communication and in the Mid-June 2025.
It is essential you include the title of the studentship in your application i.e. “Embark on your doctoral journey at Westminster Business School – a unique opportunity for talented overseas candidates”.