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PhD Finance

University of Plymouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Plymouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Exploring the major challenges in today’s global financial markets and institutions and corporate ventures, PhD Finance will provide you with inspiring opportunities to undertake top level research on modern finance and investment frontiers. Supervised by scholars renowned in their fields, you’ll explore curious issues arising from the latest developments in finance research and industry practice, enriching the literature on your chosen topics.Meanwhile, you’ll grasp research methodology and gain analytical skills for scrutinising corporate performance and assessing investment opportunities. The fulfilment of PhD Finance will enhance your capabilities to pursue a progressive career in industry or academia. This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies. You will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts. Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce(an oral examination). Duration:- Full time: 2-4 years, Part time: 4-8 years

Tuition fees

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£ 16,870per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    50th out of 104 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    110 53%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    59th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 85%

    9th

    56

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