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Organisations, Systems and People

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PhD, MPhil On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 2 - 6 years February, October, April find out find out
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About Organisations, Systems and People, PhD - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you're interested in taking your existing knowledge and qualifications in Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management into a postgraduate research degree, Portsmouth is the perfect place to do it.

As a postgraduate researcher with us, you could look at the changing nature of the employer/employee relationship, explore the growing responsibility of organisations to act ethically and sustainably, and uncover novel ways for businesses to effectively and fairly manage their workforces.

You could join our research on gender equality in the public sector and creative industries which is helping inform organisations about barriers to entry and enabling female career progression to address gender imbalance.

In an increasingly global and competitive business world, our research is helping shape the practices, processes and structures of organisations. As a postgraduate research degree student, you'll play your part in transforming our expertise into impact.

Course highlights

When you study for a PhD with us, you'll:

  • get support from our Graduate School to develop your skills as a researcher and academic
  • develop exceptional skills and knowledge
  • learn from people at the forefront of their disciplines
  • graduate with demonstrable proof of expertise in your chosen field
  • study for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time)
  • write a thesis of 40,000 – 80,000 words, depending on your subject area
  • complete a Viva Voce (an oral defence of your work)

Support and facilities

When you join us, you'll be supported by our Graduate School, alongside your assigned supervisory team, who'll help you get the most from our facilities. The Graduate School will help you become part of our thriving, collaborative research community, and help grow your skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme, which offers training, workshops and events.

You'll be able to use open access computer suites across campus. These are great working spaces with high-spec PCs, Macs and printing facilities. You can also use more specialised software and equipment, such as large format printing and audio-visual equipment. Specialist technicians are on hand if you need assistance.

What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.


Entry requirements for this course

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