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PhD in Finance

Durham University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Durham University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The PhD (Finance) programme at Durham offers a rigorous research training program and provides you with the opportunity to become an expert in your chosen field in finance.Our experts in the Finance Department work on exceptionally diverse areas of finance, and publish in top journals such as the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Economics, Journal of Econometrics, and Journal of Accounting and Economics. We therefore offer you the opportunity to pursue your PhD research on a variety of finance topics, including (but are not limited to) asset pricing, banking, corporate finance and governance, green finance, household finance, Islamic finance, financial econometrics, financial technologies and financial engineering, and market microstructure.You will spend three years of supervised research (full-time), followed by one additional writing-up year, if needed. You will receive close guidance and mentorship from a team of supervisors who are experts in their field. You will be an integral part of the Department’s research activities, including attending our weekly departmental seminars that attract internationally renowned speakers. We also encourage and support you to present your PhD research at national and international conferences, and submit for journal publications.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,500per year

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

University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

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Teaching is research-led and delivered by some of the world's leading experts. Durham supports students to progress to career opportunities around the globe.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming place to study with an international outlook.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student belongs to a college: an inspiring and supportive community to call home from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    7th out of 104 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    135 65%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    7th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    28th

    3

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