Applicants will typically need to demonstrate the following within their application and interview:
- Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and
- An Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university; and
- A Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university; and
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility and appropriate seniority to specify and implement significant change initiatives within your organisation or sector; and
- Relevance of your research proposal by ensuring that the proposed topic addresses a practice problem faced by managers and organisations, and that the results of the research have the potential to make a significant contribution by identifying relevant solutions; and
- Advanced skills in writing evidenced by a 1,000 word (max.) project proposal outlining the 'what, why and how' of a research project (please contact the programme leader prior to application for specific guidance in this regard); and
- Commitment to advanced continuing professional development.
If you do not meet these criteria you may find that our PhD programme is more appropriate for your requirements.
Students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate competence at IELTS Level 7.0.
Applicants will typically need to demonstrate the following within their application and interview:
- Be employed or self-employed, and be in a position to influence organisational, sectoral or national policy; and
- An Honours degree with a minimum of an upper second class from a recognised university; and
- A Master's degree in a relevant field and with a minimum of a ‘merit’ profile from a recognised university; and
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility and appropriate seniority to specify and implement significant change initiatives within your organisation or sector; and
- Relevance of your research proposal by ensuring that the proposed topic addresses a practice problem faced by managers and organisations, and that the results of the research have the potential to make a significant contribution by identifying relevant solutions; and
- Advanced skills in writing evidenced by a 1,000 word (max.) project proposal outlining the 'what, why and how' of a research project (please contact the programme leader prior to application for specific guidance in this regard); and
- Commitment to advanced continuing professional development.
If you do not meet these criteria you may find that our PhD programme is more appropriate for your requirements.
English Language Requirements
Students whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate competence at IELTS Level 7.0.
For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.
For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.
