Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy): Attendance and timetables

The Kingston PhD comprises two stages. It takes between three and four years to complete full time, or six to eight years part time. For more information see below or download the course structure (PDF).

Stage one

• Full-time students: Year 1
• Part-time students: Years 1 and 2

This part of the programme comprises the Management and Business Studies Research MSc. Formal attendance sessions take place on the Kingston Hill campus at weekends, normally between 9.00am and 4.00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Altogether there are 10 weekends, running from October to July.

Part-time students will spend Year 2 completing the MSc assessments and will attend the Research Colloquium and the Workshop and Skill Development sessions on two weekends. During this stage of the programme, you will complete the MSc in Management and Business Studies Research and be in a position to commence research for your PhD.

Stage two

• Full-time students: Year 2 to completion
• Part-time students: Year 3 to completion

Stage 2 is a programme of independent supported study. In addition to regular meetings with your director of studies and/or supervisory team, you will attend two weekends per year, normally September and May. The weekend sessions will cover the Research Colloquium and Workshop and Skill Development sessions. Stage 2 will continue until you submit the PhD thesis.