Key information
- Funding
- Self-funded
- School
- Edinburgh Business School
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Award
- PhD
- Delivery type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Start date
- September
- Duration
- Normally 3 years
To apply to study a PhD in Human Resource Management, please select 'PhD Management' in the application form's drop-down menu.
Research projects
Current areas of interest includes:
- Accounting for Health and Wellbeing
- Equality and Diversity
- Employment Relations and Organizational Misbehaviour
- Impact of Organizational Change on Wellbeing
- Work-Life Balance
- Impact of the Restructuring of Work on Health and Wellbeing
- The Relationship between Organizations and Life Satisfaction
- Workplace Marketing and Consumption Behaviours
Entry requirements
Funding information
| Status | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £5,151 | £2,575.50 |
| England / Wales / N Ireland | £5,151 | £2,575.50 |
| International | £20,456 | £10,228 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
We offer a number of competitive funded scholarships for research degrees. Full or partial support may be available for well-qualified candidates from UK research councils, research pools, charities or industry.
View our full range of scholarships.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
