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PhD Accounting and Finance

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We provide research training in both accounting and finance which will prepare you for a demanding career as:an academica professional researcher in the financial services sectora manager of a business, government and professional organisationsYou can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over three years.Under specific circumstances and subject to conditions, part-time study can be arranged.You can study any option in either of our research areas:AccountingThis is an opportunity for you to develop the theoretical competencies required to understand the role of accounting in organisations and society.You'll follow an interdisciplinary approach to the technical and institutional practices that makes accounting a specific social practice.We offer expertise in exploring the sociological, institutional and political approaches in the search for a thesis topic. We also assist with the methods used to produce new knowledge.FinanceYou'll develop the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to make a contribution to the latest research in your chosen area. In your first year, you'll work with your supervisor to identify areas of interest and develop an agenda for your PhD thesis. We encourage you to consider both theoretical and empirical issues as part of your agenda in consultation with your supervisors.You'll learn to design and carry out research plans based on an understanding of theoretical and methodological issues. You're expected to develop the philosophical, technical and ethical awareness required to produce high-quality research.Duration: Full-time: 36 to 48 months, Part-time: 72 to 84 months.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,550per year

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    John Anderson Campus, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, G1 1XQ, United Kingdom

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    15th out of 102 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    204 87%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    19th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    46th

    14

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