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Foundation of Business and Management
Kingston University London International Study Centre
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A structured research doctorate in business and management leading to a PhD thesis.
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business and Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Business Analyst
- Operations Coordinator
- Management Trainee
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Business and Management (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised higher or advanced diploma in a related subject
- A recognised degree in a related field
- Or an honours degree in any subject
- Minimum age 20
- International (non-UK
- Non-EU) students only.
- Recognised higher or advanced diploma in a related subject
- A recognised degree in a related field
- Or an honours degree in any subject
- Minimum age 20
- Open to international (non-UK
- Non-EU) students only.
Accepted academic background
Diploma or bachelor's degree.
Language tests
- IELTS Academic for UKVI 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all skills
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and term dates on (no deadlines published). Apply through the online form
- Or through an agent. Submit qualification documents and a passport copy. An enrolment advisor replies within 2 working days if you meet the requirements. Pay the advance tuition and fees on the fees page to receive a CAS. Apply for a UK Student visa
- Visa information page covers the credibility interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £8,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston Hill campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kingston University London International Study Centre |
| Department | Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | The source data indicates possible institutional scholarships, Current award names, Eligibility and funding amounts must be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is £8,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,950 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic for UKVI 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all skills.

