- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- The maximum duration for a Doctor of Enterprise (EntD) is 3 years (36 months) full-time or 6 years (72 months) part-time with an optional submission pending (writing-up) period of 12 months.; Sometimes it may be possible to mix periods of both full-time and part-time study.; If studying on a part-time basis, you must establish close links with the University and spend normally not less than an average of 10 working days per year in the university, excluding participation in activities associated with enrolment, re-registration and progression monitoring. You are also expected to dedicate 17.5 hours per week to the research.
- Mode
- Full-time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
An EntD is a type of PhD, the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. Like a PhD, individuals who work towards a EntD pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge. However, the EntD is designed for students whose emphasis is on the need for research to underpin a new business, social enterprise, or innovative service idea. A full time EntD is a three year programme of research and the expectation is that the research will be carried out for 5/6 of the period of study with the remaining 1/6 of study time used to develop and action a business plan based upon the research already undertaken. The production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 50,000 words, and the business plan, will be submitted for examination. Completing an EntD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
Entry requirements
| Master's degree | Merit |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: discipline |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
IELTS 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0
Fees
International students: £18,700
UK students: £5,050
UK/Home: £5,050
International: £18,700
Start dates
1 October 2026; 11 January 2027; 19 April 2027
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
Where you will study
Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
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