Organisational Change MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD

Overview

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area.

Organisational change refers to the area of management concerned with adjustments in business processes, organisational structure or cultural changes within an enterprise. Its main focus is on people, and their performance and productivity. As a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research student, you will focus on the latest developments in organisation studies, while aiming at the development of a framework to improve the success rate of change initiatives.

Applicants from any walk of life are welcome to join our team of business professionals. There will be projects with a predefined line of enquiry as well as open-ended ones allowing applicants to scope their own research projects, leading to the development of a knowledge base in change management.

Our research programmes will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.

Our research degrees

You have the option of studying an MSc by Research, an MPhil or a PhD.

When deciding which degree is right for you, you should consider the level of commitment required, the duration, cost and your career aspirations.

That being said, our research degrees are flexible. You can begin an MSc or an MPhil and then seek to transfer to a PhD without having to start your project all over again. You can also switch from full-time to part-time study, and vice versa.

MPhil

The award of Master of Philosophy demonstrates a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or the application of original thought, much of which is at (or informed by) the forefront of your field of study or area of professional practice.

How long is an MPhil?

If you are studying full-time, you are expected to complete the award in 24 months. The minimum period to receive this award is 12 months and the maximum is 48 months.

If you are studying part-time, you are expected to complete the award in 48 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 24 months and the maximum is 72 months.