Candidates should hold a UK-equivalent master’s degree in social sciences, management, development studies, environmental studies, or any other relevant cognate discipline.
Successful applicants for the PhD in Nottingham Business School normally hold a first or upper second-class honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates with a lower second-class degree may apply if they hold a Master’s degree at Merit level or higher.
International students will also need to meet the English language requirements - IELTS 6.5 (with minimum sub-scores of 6.0). Applicants who have taken a higher degree at a UK university are normally exempt from the English language requirements.

PhD opportunity at Nottingham Business School focusing on sustainability and global development. Requires a UK-equivalent Master’s in related fields and qualitative research skills. Self-funded position.

PhD in Relevant Cognate Discipline

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summer	Jul 1, 2025