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PhD Accounting

Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

Course options

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Edinburgh campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our accounting research looks at the relationship between the accounting profession, governance and society and explores the nature and purpose of accounting institutions and practices, with a view to improving social well-being and stimulating greater accountability.

Accounting research is based around the following four broad areas:

The Accounting Profession

Governance and Society

Accountability

Globalisation

This course is also offered Part time.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,456per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Edinburgh campus, Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    27th out of 102 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    180 77%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    29th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    70th

    16

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