Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 84 months (4 to 7 years)
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
- Disciplines: Business Administration
Overview
The business PhD degrees have been awarded +3 recognition for full-time students by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). We have also received research studentships from ESRC and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for this Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) at University of Southampton.
Features
We have internationally recognised research expertise within our 6 core areas:
- accounting
- banking and finance
- decision analytics and risk
- digital and data driven marketing
- HR management and organisational behaviour
- strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship
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Programme Structure
Main areas research:
- accounting
- financial markets and banking
- entrepreneurship
- innovation and technology management
- international business
- strategy
- sustainability
- corporate social responsibility
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject
- a master of science at merit level in a relevant subject
- satisfactory interview
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 34,386 AUD / year (≈ 18,200 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 25,128 AUD / year (≈ 13,300 GBP / year)
Living costs
Southampton, United Kingdom: 1,317-2,065 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

