Fee Structure -PHD/DBA

Doctorate of Philosophy (PHD) and Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) (3- 4 Years Programme)

Full Programme Registration (Discounted Comprehensive Fee)

Students registering for the PHD and DBA programmes at initial enrolment shall be charged the comprehensive programme tuition fee below:

Registration Basis Credits Tuition Fee
Full PHD and DBA Programme Registration 180–240 ECTS (20%) £8,480 (One Full Payment)

(10%) £9,540 (Two Instalments)

Staged Registration Fee Schedule

Students electing to register on a staged basis shall be charged in accordance with the modular fee schedule below:

Stage of Registration Gross Module Fee Progression Discount Net Fee Payable
Phase 1: Research Proposal and Registration £2,500 N/A £2,500
Phase 2: Literature Review Development £2,500 (10%) £250 £2,250
Phase 3: Research Methodology and Design £2,500 (20%) £500 £2,000
Phase 4: Results, Analysis and Discussion £2,500 (30%) £750 £1,750
Phase 5: Final Assessment (Thesis Examination) £3,500 (40%) £1,400 £2,100
Aggregate Staged Registration Cost £10,600

Exit Award Fee

Students electing to withdraw with an approved exit award shall remain liable for tuition fees corresponding to credits undertaken:

Exit Award Tuition Fee Liability
Postgraduate Diploma (Fail at PhD level but pass at Master’s level) £4,750
MPhil Award (Fail at PhD level but pass at Master’s level) £8,500
PHD/DBA £8,480 (Full Registration - One Full Payment)
£9,540 (Full Registration - Two Instalments)
£10,600 (Staged Registration – Five Instalments)

Terms and Conditions of Fee Payment

  • Full Registration Discount
    The comprehensive tuition fee of £8,480 (One Full Payment) or £9,540 (Two Instalments) is available only to students who enrol for the entire PHD/DBA programmes at the point of initial registration.
  • Staged Registration
    Students registering module-by-module are not eligible for the comprehensive discount.
  • Progression Discounts
    • Successfully completes the preceding module
    • Progresses without interruption
    • Registers within the prescribed period
  • Interruption / Deferral
    Students who interrupt or defer may forfeit discounts and pay prevailing fees upon return.
  • Refunds
    All tuition fees are non-refundable. No refund shall be made in case of withdrawal or non-completion.
  • Rationale and Benefits
    This structure ensures financial flexibility, clear incentives, and institutional sustainability.