PhD and MPhil in Management and Economics
UK-awarded research degree delivered in Tashkent
The WIUT route within the University of Westminster’s PhD Programme in Management and Economics offers doctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue advanced research while being based at Westminster International University in Tashkent. The programme is supervised jointly, examined to UK doctoral standard, and awarded by the University of Westminster, London.
Graduate School
Course Overview
This is a new doctoral route delivered at Westminster International University in Tashkent within the University of Westminster’s Westminster Business School PhD Programme.
Doctoral researchers will be based in Tashkent for the duration of their studies, while the final award – PhD or MPhil — will be conferred by the University of Westminster, London.
The programme combines close, locally accessible supervision at WIUT with the academic standards, examination conventions and quality assurance of a UK doctoral programme. Researchers will join a small and carefully supervised cohort working across Management and Economics, with access to research training, library resources and academic communities on both sides of the partnership.
The route is designed for candidates who wish to conduct original, high-quality research with a clear theoretical, empirical, policy or practice-based contribution.
Supervision
Each doctoral researcher will have a supervisory team, including a Director of Studies from the University of Westminster and a second supervisor based at WIUT.
What You Need To Know
Award Title
Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy
Awarding Body
University of Westminster, London
Study Base
Westminster International University in Tashkent
Mode of Study
Full-time or Part-time
Subject Areas
Management and Economics
Programme Start
January and September (each calendar year)
Tuition Fees
To be announced
Application Deadline
25 August 2026
Entry
Open to applicants of all nationalities, subject to meeting the academic and English language requirements.
Why Choose This Programme?
UK-awarded, locally delivered
Earn a University of Westminster research degree while being based at WIUT in Tashkent.
Joint supervision
Benefit from a supervisory team that brings together academic expertise from the University of Westminster and WIUT.
Research-focused doctoral training
Develop advanced research skills through supervision, independent study, progress reviews, academic engagement and doctoral examination preparation.
Strong academic communities
Engage with research communities across WIUT and the University of Westminster.
Flexible study mode
Choose full-time or part-time study, depending on your academic and professional commitments.
Subject Areas
01 Management +
Research proposals may address areas such as strategy, organisational behaviour, leadership, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship and related fields.
02 Economics +
Research proposals may focus on applied microeconomics and macroeconomics, development economics, labour economics, finance, econometrics and related fields. Proposals with strong empirical grounding and a clear policy, theoretical or practical contribution are particularly encouraged.
Who This Programme Is For
The programme is suitable for applicants who wish to develop an original doctoral research project in Management or Economics and contribute to academic knowledge, policy, business practice or professional fields.
The programme is ideal for:
recent graduates with a strong academic background and research potential;
professionals seeking to develop a research-based academic or policy-oriented career;
applicants with research interests in management, economics, business, policy, finance, development, labour markets, leadership, marketing, entrepreneurship or related fields;
candidates who wish to pursue a UK-awarded doctoral degree while being based in Tashkent.
Applications are welcome from Uzbek nationals, graduates of the Uzbek higher education system and international applicants from any country, provided they meet the standard entry requirements. Candidates currently in full-time employment may apply on a part-time basis.
Research Environment and Support
Doctoral researchers will benefit from a research environment that brings together the academic communities of WIUT and the University of Westminster.
The University of Westminster Graduate School provides a supportive framework for doctoral researchers, including research degree administration, academic guidance, researcher development, and access to doctoral training opportunities.
The programme supports the development of advanced research skills through supervision, research training, independent study, academic engagement, progress reviews and preparation for doctoral examination.
Researchers are expected to take an active role in the academic life of the programme by developing their research, engaging with scholarly communities, presenting their work, and preparing outputs for publication.
Your Doctoral Journey
STAGE 1
Application
Submit your application to WIUT, including your research proposal, transcripts, references, English language evidence and CV.
STAGE 2
Shortlisting
WIUT carries out an initial shortlisting of applications based on the published entry requirements and the fit of the proposed research topic.
STAGE 3
Online Interview
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online by the University of Westminster admissions panel. The panel assesses the quality of the research proposal, the applicant’s preparedness for doctoral study and their motivation.
STAGE 4
Offer and Enrolment
Successful applicants receive a formal offer setting out the award, mode of study, duration and supervisory team. They then complete enrolment and induction before the start of term.
STAGE 5
Research, Review and Viva
Researchers develop their doctoral project under supervision. Progress is reviewed annually, with an upgrade viva confirming progression from MPhil to PhD. The programme leads towards thesis submission and final oral examination.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should normally have:
an Upper Second-Class Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or equivalent;
a relevant Master’s degree, or a qualification judged equivalent by the admissions panel;
a well-developed research proposal in Management or Economics suitable for doctoral-level enquiry;
English language proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
Applicants educated within the Uzbek higher education system may refer to the published grade-equivalency guidance. This guidance is provided to assist interpretation of local qualifications and does not restrict eligibility.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a complete application package. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Required documents:
1. Certified copies of degree transcripts and certificates;
2. A research proposal of approximately 2,000–4,000 words;
3. Evidence of English language proficiency, or grounds for exemption;
4. Two academic references;
5. A current curriculum vitae.
Please upload all required documents in a zipped folder through the designated online application folder.
Applications close: 25 August 2026
Programme start: January 2027
Enquiries:
CONTACT US
For further information about the programme, application process and eligibility requirements, please contact:
+998 (71) 238-74-00, +998 (71) 238-74-27
