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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

In this course you’ll become a skilled research practitioner with a broad set of advanced skills to help you address global challenges. Your training on this integrated PhD will enable you to effectively engage with – and shape – socioeconomic policies. This includes areas such as innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusive trade, minimum wage, education and development.Working with our Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group you’ll enjoy a dynamic research environment and high-quality supervision. The Group specialises in research in:social, environmental and ethical accountability and sustainabilitydata and analytics in accountingcapital market-based accounting researchgovernance and executive compensation.Our researchers have strong academic backgrounds. They actively engage with national and international research networks and collaborations. In addition, they also have good links with the business community, Government, non-profit organisations and professional accountancy bodies.What is an integrated PhD?An integrated PhD includes taking Masters-level modules in your first year as preparation for PhD-level research.The taught year will help develop your research skills, ready for your PhD. It covers:quantitative, qualitative and analytical methodsempirical designprogramming. Through the taught modules, you’ll gain a meaningful progression point and all the support you need for your PhD. Once you’ve successfully completed the taught element of the degree, you’re ready to progress to the research phase of your PhD including your research thesis.During your PhD, you’ll continue to receive training. You’ll develop more advanced research and publishing skills including:writingwinning grantsstakeholder engagement. The integrated PhD offers the depth rigour and focus of a PhD, while developing your research and employability skills. AccreditationYou’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.

Application deadline

10/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

The city of Brighton & Hove is world famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick airport.
World-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, with research expertise in sustainability, innovation, and artificial intelligence.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 102 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    125 53%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    40th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    78th

    13

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