Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years
- Part-time
- 48 months
- 4-7 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Dec 2026, National (estimated deadline)
- Starting May 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International (estimated deadline)
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Business Administration
Overview
The Business Administration degree at The University of Lancashire you will work alongside research-active academics and experienced supervisors. You’ll design and deliver a doctoral thesis focused on your chosen area in business and management. You will master advanced research methods, critical thinking, and data interpretation while connecting academic knowledge with professional application.
By applying research to complex business contexts, you’ll develop expertise as a strategic leader and problem solver. The DBA positions you as an influential practitioner-researcher. You'll be capable of shaping organisational strategy, informing policy, and creating meaningful change within your industry.
What you'll do
- Examine a significant organisational challenge from your own professional context. You'll explore existing evidence and apply research methods to develop a practical, informed solution that supports positive change.
- Develop and complete a doctoral project. You'll take your project from literature review and methodology to analysis and discussion. All culminating in a 50,000-word thesis.
- Strengthen your professional practice by applying research to real organisational challenges. You will generate insights that inform strategic decision making, guide leadership, and support meaningful organisational development.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Perspectives in Business and Management Research
- Designing and Conducting Research
- Reflexivity
- Bridging Theory and Practice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- Hold an approved master's degree in business, management or in a subject that is relevant to the proposed research programme to be undertaken. Or hold an equivalent and relevant professional qualification.
- Have a significant level of relevant business, management or professional experience at a level appropriate to the proposed research programme.
- Demonstrate the potential to conduct research and write a thesis at doctoral level in a field which matches the areas of supervisory expertise available within the School of Business.
- Demonstrate a high order of oral communications skills.
- Demonstrate a high level of motivation and a clear personal and professional rationale for undertaking the DBA programme.
- Provide two appropriate and satisfactory professional/academic references.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 36,344 AUD / year (approx. 19,250 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 18,880 AUD / year (approx. 10,000 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Part-time (UK): £8,000 per year
Living costs
Preston, United Kingdom: 1,418–2,690 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.