Berlin School of Business and Innovation

PhD in Sports, Business, Psychology and Social Policy

PhD in Sport, Business, Psychology and Social Policy

• Awarded by the University of Chichester (UK)
• Delivered at BSBI – Berlin & Hamburg
• Mode: On Campus | Language: English | Duration: 3 years full-time

Overview

The PhD in Sport, Business, Psychology and Social Policy is a research-intensive doctoral programme designed for individuals who want to generate original knowledge and contribute at the highest academic and professional level.

Delivered at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) and awarded by the University of Chichester (UK), this programme prepares advanced researchers capable of addressing complex organisational, behavioural, economic and social challenges. The University of Chichester is a highly regarded UK institution, ranked 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025. Having risen 12 places and consistently placed among the top 30 UK universities, it is recognised for its strong academic performance and teaching excellence.

Students receive personalised supervision from at least two experienced research-active professors and complete a structured doctoral journey culminating in a thesis (maximum 80,000 words) and oral examination (viva).

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is suitable for:

• Graduates seeking an academic or research-focused career
• Professionals aiming to strengthen analytical and research capabilities
• Individuals exploring complex strategic, organisational or policy issues
• Practitioners combining professional experience with scholarly research
• What Students Experience
• One-to-one supervision from BSBI and University of Chichester professors
• Structured doctoral research development training
• Access to seminars, doctoral roundtables and academic events
• Opportunities to present research and publish scholarly work
• Immersion in an international research community
• Full-time students dedicate approximately 1,650 hours per academic year to research and training.

Key Skills Developed

Students graduate with:

• Advanced qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research expertise
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
• The ability to design and implement original research projects
• Strong academic writing and publication capability
• Professional skills in research ethics and project management

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers:

• In academia as lecturers, professors and researchers
• In industry as research specialists or analysts
• As consultants or policy advisors
• In international organisations (e.g. UN agencies, development institutions, NGOs)
• In senior leadership roles across corporate, governmental or non-profit sectors

Programme Structure

The PhD journey includes:

• Admission and research proposal approval
• Active candidature and research training
• Major Review (15,000–20,000 word portfolio)
• Thesis submission (up to 80,000 words)
• Oral examination (viva)
• Maximum candidature period: four years (full-time).

Why Study This Programme?

• Doctoral degree awarded by the University of Chichester (UK government-recognised university)
• Supportive supervision model with international academic collaboration
• Strong focus on applied research
• Access to BSBI facilities and European academic networks
• Opportunities for teaching and research assistant roles