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PhD Accounting and Finance

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This research programme gives you the opportunity to undertake advanced empirical research in the fields of accounting and finance. You gain in-depth knowledge of the research methods used in capital market analysis and can explore areas high on the agenda of financial institutions.You can follow a 'three paper' thesis, where you produce three research articles, framed by an introduction and conclusion. Alternatively, you may opt to follow a traditional thesis approach, writing a complete and systematic account of your research in a dissertation. Your supervisors support you to submit your work to conferences and for publication in international journals, so you can begin to build you international research portfolio well before graduation.Our graduates hold academic positions in top universities around the world, as well as organisations in the public and private sectors. Our doctoral programmes are designed to foster the business leaders and researchers of the future who use creativity, innovation and ethical awareness to meet the many challenges facing the international business world.

Application deadline

11/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,625per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    51st out of 104 4

    60th out of 124

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    95 46%

    80th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    62nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    78th

    20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    101 48%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    81st

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    61st

    20

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