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.
Potential applicants should note that there is no dedicated distance-learning programme.
PhD project aligned with the EPSRC funded “Doing More With Less: A Digital Twin of state-of-the-art and emerging high value manufacturing routes for high integrity titanium alloy” (EP/T024992/1)
PhD project aligned with the EPSRC funded “Doing More With Less: A Digital Twin of state-of-the-art and emerging high value manufacturing routes for high integrity titanium alloy” (EP/T024992/1)
This is an exciting 42-month fully-funded PhD, supported by Innovate UK focusing on advanced robotic quality control inspection during metal additive manufacturing operations, directly aligned and supported by the Net Zero, Renewable, Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Marine, Defence and High-Value Manufacturing sectors.
This is an exciting 42-month fully-funded PhD focusing on the automated inspection of nuclear canisters at manufacture using novel sensor and inspection strategies, directly aligned to current and future Nuclear requirements.
This is an exciting 42-month fully-funded PhD, supported by EPSRC focusing on sensor enabled robotics and quality control inspection during welding operations, directly aligned and supported by the Net Zero, Renewable, Nuclear, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Marine, Defence and High-Value Manufacturing sectors.
This is an exciting 48-month fully-funded EngD investigating enhanced ultrasonic inspection directly at the point of manufacture to deliver high-quality components right, first time.
The PhD student will work closely with our industrial partners to develop innovative digital tools and methodologies for improving the resilience and sustainability of critical infrastructure. These will include but not limited to the development of: mathematical models to address the performance of critical functions and critical hazards; new uncertainty methods with quantifiable confidence; fast simulation tools based on machine learning and engineering-physics based automatic learning.
The aim of this project is to combine a New Trade Theory model which exhibits increasing returns to scale (and hence gains from global integration and connectedness), with a standard Climate-Economy model, and use this model to answer policy relevant questions about the Climate Transition and the future of the global economy.
This PhD will concern applied, quantitative, policy relevant analyses of education policies, educational inputs, institutions, the effect of education on labour market and other outcomes.The PhD-candidate will work closely with the supervisory team on a project that is concerned with the effects of school starting age on attainment, pupil health, bullying, and long-term outcomes.The successful candidate will become part of the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI).
This study will aim to consider the perspectives of locals about slum tourism in their areas. This will include the views of local residents as well as local stakeholders, those involved in slum tourism as guides, transport operators and accommodation providers along with persons who are not directly involved.
The aim is to create a successful Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation and, through that, gain a better understanding of what makes a successful AI implementation in the relevant healthcare problem area.
Machine learning algorithms have attracted considerable attention for prediction and decision-making in various industries. When used for decision-making, it is vital to determine the interpretability of machine learning algorithms.
A psychological investigation of the Delphi technique as an aid to improving group judgment and decision making. The project will involve experimentation and statistical analysis of data from the experiments.
The project will investigate supply chain optimization for complex multi-echelon operations under uncertainty, which can easily propagate in such a system. This is particularly challenging during emergency situations, whether local or global and can be sudden or predictable within a short time. The researcher is expected to develop mathematical optimization models and design customised algorithms to address these problems under various considerations.
This project aims to evaluate the added value of business intelligence for machinery retrofitting, and develop a decision support tool for organisations to make investment decisions through assessing the pros and cons of machinery upgrade.
This project aims to empirically investigate whether and to what extent executives’ compensation packages linked to Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) targets influence European banks’ lending decisions towards more or less polluting firms.
The successful candidate will investigate how the use of advanced textual-audio analytics and alternative data may enhance the measurement of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The proposed research will develop and evaluate novel NLP-based eXplainable AI (NLP-XAI) approaches for textual-based measurement of ESG, allowing for explanations to be assigned to ESG scores and the quality of explanations to be assessed.
Focusing on Nineteenth Century Britain, this PhD will explore shareholder investment horizons to better understand the relationship between investors and the companies they invest in, and examine how it impacted on corporate policies and firm governance.
This project investigates the interrelationships between frugal innovation, sustainability and circular operations for sustainable and resilient energy use in developed economies. A qualitative research design will be executed to deepen understandings of adoption and diffusion of frugal innovation, focusing on connections with circularity, in the context of the UK food and hospitality sector. This is intended to scale up the adoption of frugal innovation for resource-sensitive energy use.
This research explores how sense of place a distinct relationship between individual and environment is created and leveraged in innovation districts. Using a qualitative research design, the research will provide insight into the conceptualisation and production of innovation districts, as well as the lived experience of those located in and around the innovation district.
We offer an excellent academic environment where you can pursue your research degree. As a postgraduate research student, you're required to:
You'll have access to computing/hot-desking, printing, email and kitchen facilities. You're expected to be in the Department on a regular basis. You'll also attend the Department's research seminar series as well as other occasional workshops.
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.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
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| Additional costs | Placements & field tripsThe cost of fieldwork or research trips would usually be met by the student but they can apply for funding to enable them to attend conferences or training. All funding requests need to be approved by the supervisor and PGR Director. Study abroadIf a student chooses to study overseas, the costs will be met by the student as this is not a requirement of our programme. International studentsInternational students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information.
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Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
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| Patricia Findlay |
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| Brian Garvey |
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| Tasos Hadjisolomou |
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| Stewart Johnstone |
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| Colin Lindsay |
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| Daria Luchinskaya |
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| Darren McGuire |
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| Tony McCarthy |
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| Dennis Nickson |
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| Jen Remnant |
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| Pratima Sambajee |
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| Dora Scholarios |
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| Philip Taylor |
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| Konstantinos Tomazos |
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| Ying Zhang |
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As part of your PhD degree, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methodology for Business and Management.
This certificate is designed to support you by developing your skills as a researcher. Your researcher training will provide you with the intellectual foundations that you will need for your journey into either the higher-level learning needed for advanced postgraduate research degrees or to work in a range of research focussed roles within organisational settings.
Course highlights:
Most students complete the PgCert in their first year but you can take courses throughout your degree.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Academic staff here take a substantial interest in the work being conducted by postgraduate researchers and offer any assistance required. This is complemented by a range of activities, including all-PhD seminar meetings and an annual PhD away day which encourage a research community atmosphere where everyone takes an interest in each others work, leading to stimulating discussion.
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 100 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
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For entry onto our postgraduate research programmes, we normally look for a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. For PhD applications, we also normally expect a Masters degree, or overseas equivalent, although there are often exceptions. When reviewing your academic achievements, we're particularly interested in grades which relate to independent research (for example, a research project or dissertation). A strong score in these elements may allow us to consider entry with a lower degree classification.
Strathclyde Business School is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive postgraduate research population. We make decisions on entry by assessing the whole person and not relying solely on academic achievements. On that basis, please ensure that your application (via your CV and covering letter) can evidence your resourcefulness, commitment and resilience as demonstrated by broader professional and life experiences. This evidence should be centred on your ability to undertake and complete a PhD and contribute to a positive PhD community.
If English isn't your first language, you'll need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent with no individual element below 5.5.
When preparing your research proposal please use the following template:
1. Working title
2. Layman’s summary of proposed research [max. 250 words]
Give us a brief summary of your proposed research project written for members of the public, rather than researchers or professionals. Why is this research important? What global/societal issues does it solve? What impact could it have on business and management in the future.
3. Research aim and objectives (or question(s)) [max. 500 words]
What’s the question you want to answer? How will you attempt to answer this question?
4. Literature review [max. 500 words]
Provide a brief overview of relevant literature to indicate any debates the research aims to engage with; any gaps or problems that have been identified; or what models the project hopes to explore or test.
5. Methodology [max. 300 words]
Provide an outline of the proposed research methodology.
6. Timeline [max. 300 words]
A PhD is 36 months minimum study (full time). In 6 months increments, indicate what you think the main activities will be. This is important as we need to assess the achievability of your proposal. This should be presented in tabular format.
6. References
Please use Harvard referencing throughout.
Read our help on how to choose references and what the referees need to supply.
During the application you’ll be asked for the following:
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
When you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
