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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Stag Hill
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
Why choose this programme
We have an outstanding reputation in the sector and run the largest hospitality, tourism and events PhD programme in the world. We are ranked 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world for hospitality and tourism management in the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023. We are 1st in the UK and 15th in the world for hospitality and leisure management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. We are also ranked 1st for tourism, transport, travel and heritage in the Complete University Guide 2024.
What you will study
Our PhD programme takes around three to four years of full-time study. You’ll take on a structured, supervised programme of scholarly research, leading to a thesis that makes an original contribution to the field and is suitable to be published in a series of high-quality, refereed journal articles.
You’ll be assigned two supervisors with expertise in your area; normally one will be an expert in your subject, and one who is an expert in methodology. Your supervisors will guide you through your PhD, from developing your project through to your analysis and writing your thesis. You’ll normally meet with your supervisor every four to six weeks.
There’s no formal teaching as part of your PhD programme, but you’ll benefit from a range of support and learning opportunities in addition to your supervision meetings. These include a tailored weekly programme of formal research training in research methodology and career development. You’ll have the chance to present and discuss your research at our weekly research seminars.
You’ll also be able to take any of our MSc modules and join our range of interactive workshops that run throughout the year, exploring topics such as personal effectiveness, information skills, presenting research and job skills. You’ll also be able to qualify as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy by completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching.
We encourage our students to attend international conferences and training courses. We can support your travel costs to these events.
Application deadline
19 April 2024, 01 July 2024, 18 October 2024, 28 February 2025
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
12th
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Campus address
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
30th out of 122
1st out of 56
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Entry standards
/ Max 221139 63%39th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%30th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%40th
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Entry standards
/ Max 179150 84%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10069.0 69%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%27th
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