Research overview
We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue an MPhil, MRes or PhD. As a research student, you will work under a supervisor who will assist you in your research and thesis design.
How to apply for MPhil/PhD
If you are interested in applying to do an MPhil or PhD with the Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, we would recommend that you contact us and discuss your research project proposal with the relevant supervisor in the first instance. You can then visit our applications pages to find out how to apply.
Course content
Our current areas of research include:
- Generation Gap at Work and its Implications
- Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Organisational Change and Development and Employees’ Coping Behaviour
- Psychology of Family Firms, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Work Life Balance and Work Family Conflict
- Human Resource Management and Development
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
Entry requirements
PhD
A master’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to applied psychology, plus a second-class honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent in a relevant discipline. A master’s degree in psychology or with an element of psychology is highly advantageous. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
MPhil
An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent in a relevant discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
Applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and consider a wide range of qualifications. For certain programmes, prior qualifications must be in related fields. As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an interview if further evaluation is deemed necessary.
Eligibility can only be confirmed upon submission of a complete application.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): |
6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) |
TOEFL (iBT): |
90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking) |
PTE (Academic): |
71 (with no less than 65 in each element) |
| MUET: | Band 4.5 |
- IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
- IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
- IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
- MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
Careers
Career opportunities
Our PhD or MPhil graduates generally pursue careers in academia or research, working for government departments, international research organisations, and universities or as experts and consultants in their field of expertise.
Career advice
The University’s Career Advisory Services (CAS) support students with the necessary skills and career opportunities using its strong relationship with various employers and industries. The CAS will provide students with essential resources and guidance for career choices offering many opportunities to develop the skills needed to plan and manage your future. Our Careers Advisory Service will work with you to improve and maximise your employability skills as well as providing essential resources and guidance that will assist you with job/course applications. They will facilitate searches for appropriate work experience placements and connect you to a wide range of prospective employers and training opportunities.
Our programme director is also heavily involved with providing students with the necessary career advice.
