At Newcastle University we provide you with the essential skills, advanced knowledge and understanding of business and management to proceed to doctoral research.

Through the Management and Business Studies (Research) MA, PGDip you'll develop:

• a thorough grounding in theory, approaches and research methods
• associated ethics in the social sciences generally and also in management and business studies in particular
• skills in the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative research data, as well as an understanding of cutting-edge research across the social sciences
• the ability to reconcile different research approaches. You'll analyse data in a wide variety of formats, both qualitative and quantitative

Two key modules are shared with first-year PhD students in the areas of management and business. This provides an exciting opportunity to study alongside the PhD cohort, this:

• facilitates knowledge exchange
• enhances learning
• contributes to a vibrant research culture

Quality and ranking:

• 4th in the UK and joint 24th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

• Global Top 110 University - QS World University Rankings 2024

• Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

• Top 125 for Business and Economics – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022

Our Careers Service:

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.