International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD/PhD by Published works

Program Overview

The International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD program at Northampton allows students to conduct independent research and make original contributions to the field. Guided by a supervisory team, students develop their research skills and present their findings in scholarly contexts. Assessment includes a written thesis and oral examination, leading to the qualification of Doctor of Philosophy. The program opens career opportunities in academia, management positions, and organizations worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This full-time or part-time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind and wish to explore this through independent study to produce an original contribution to the subject. As an International Tourism & Hospitality Management PhD student at Northampton, you can develop research plans and apply methods involving both quantitative and qualitative data, supported by proper research methods training. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis and a viva voce (an oral examination). After successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis. The researcher will be awarded with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. The University‘s Faculty of Business and Law offers a supportive research environment that supplies opportunities for candidates to succeed in their chosen research fields.

Assessment:

Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis and a viva voce (an oral examination).

Teaching:

You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.

Careers:

A PhD in International Tourism & Hospitality Management from UON can open doors to a successful career. Providing research seminars Peer feedback and discussion Organising doctoral events and activities ​Facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities ​Encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research Offering opportunities to gain teaching ability and experience

2024/25 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2024/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) UK – Full Time: £5,500 UK – Part Time: £2,775 International – Full Time: £15,950 International – Part Time: £7,450 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works UK – Part Time: £3,500 International – Part Time: £7,650 2023/24 Tuition Fees Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) practice based in the Arts, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) UK – Full Time: £5,340 UK – Part Time: £2,695 International – Full Time: £15,480 International – Part Time: £7,245 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by Means of Published Works UK – Part Time: £3,400 International – Part Time: £7,460