PhD, MRes Work, employment & organisation
ApplyResearch opportunities
We offer opportunities to study for a PhD or DBA over three years (full-time).
You can study for these degrees within any of our core research areas.
Take a look at our supervisors' tab on this page for an indication of our areas of expertise.
Find out what our PhD/DBA graduates studied.
Distance learning
Potential applicants should note that there is no dedicated distance-learning programme.
Strathclyde Business School
We offer an excellent academic environment where you can pursue your research degree. As a postgraduate research student, you're required to:
- attend the Strathclyde Business School Faculty Research Methodology Programme, achieving a minimum of Certificate level; it comprises four modules over two to three days each; if you're part-time, you'll spread these over two years
- attend our Annual Away Day for PhD students.; this is combined with the Annual Review, held usually in October/November
- ensure regular meetings and contact with your supervisors
Full-time students
You'll have access to computing, printing, email and office facilities. You're expected to be in the Department of Accounting & Finance on a regular basis. You'll also attend the Department's research seminar series as well as other occasional workshops.
Part-time students
You'll have hot-desking facilities giving you regular access to the Department and helping you integrate with other students and staff. You're required to attend the Department for at least 10 days per year. This is in addition to the Research Methodology Programme.
Potential applicants should note that there is no dedicated distance-learning programme.
Triple-accredited business school
Fees & funding
2020/21
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
| Scotland/EU | £4,407 |
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| Rest of UK | £4,407 |
| International | £15,300 |
| Additional costs | Students are responsible for the cost associated with printing and binding one copy of their final PhD thesis (approx £50). |
| Funding | Have a look at our scholarship search for any funding opportunities available. |
| Postgraduate research opportunities | Search for all funded and non-funded postgraduate research opportunities. |
Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
Whilst studying for my Masters degree part-time in the evenings, I realised that the education I received from Strathclyde was far superior in terms of theoretical foundations than most of the colleagues I was studying with.
PhD Leadership As Practice
Supervisors
| Name | Areas of expertise |
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| Pauline Anderson |
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| Thomas Baum |
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| Kendra Briken |
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| Ian Cunningham |
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| Patricia Findlay |
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| Brian Garvey |
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| Colin Lindsay |
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| Tony McCarthy |
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| Dennis Nickson |
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| Pratima Sambajee |
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| Dora Scholarios |
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| Barbara Simpson |
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| Philip Taylor |
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| Konstantinos Tomazos |
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| Ying Zhang |
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| Peter McInnes |
My research concerns people’s ideas of who they are (i.e. their identity) and the expectations that shape these. Identities – such as leader - can provide a mandate that enables action, but they can constrain unfairly as with issues of gender, age and ethnicity. Identities, however, are often contested, creating interpersonal dynamics within processes such as organizational change, or consultation and engagement. This said identities are always open ended with responses to new notions - such as ‘innovation’ - and new practices – such as distributed Agile project management – calling on people to reconsider their organizational selves. |
Support & development
Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD)
Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and help you prepare for your future career as a researcher.
We'll help you recognise and develop your transferable skills that'll have a positive impact on your research, now and in the future.
Find out more about the PgCert RPD programme.
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Research Methodology for Business & Management
Strathclyde Business School students are also offered access to the Faculty Research Methodology Programme, and you're required to complete the programme at least to Certificate level. If you're studying part-time, you can spread this over two years.
Doctoral networks
The Department of Work, Employment & Organisation is a member of several doctoral networks which offer students opportunities to attend training workshops, colloquia and conferences. These include the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science.
Postgraduate research at the Strathclyde Doctoral School
The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
Find out more about the Doctoral School
Meet our students
Fotis Mitsakis
Being a PhD student here allows me to be exposed to excellent research opportunities. Administrative staff are always available and ready to provide constructive help and advice with any issue, while academics, and more precisely my supervisor, constantly provide support and valuable guidance. I feel very honoured to be part of Strathclyde’s academic community.
Laura Dougan
Although knowledge and guidance from academic staff is vital when undertaking a PhD, for me, one of the most valuable things about being a student here is the support from other students. This comes not only in the form of student-led seminars where you can share ideas and get feedback on your work, but also in more informal, social settings outside of the department.
Chandrima Roy
I find the standards of research, learning and intellectual rigour in the PhD programme to be quite high. The comprehensive feedback, support and encouragement that I've received all along from my supervisors has been amazing! It's instilled a sense of confidence in my research and has kept me focused so far.
