PhD Accounting

... United Kingdom
... University of Portsmouth

Course Overview

Our accounting research has an excellent reputation. 100% of our research in the area of business and management, which included accounting, was ranked as either outstanding or as having very considerable impact in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Many of our research projects are funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Accounting plays an integral role in the stability and development of global economies and financial markets. Through proper oversight and management, accounting can help prevent repeats of the devastating financial crises seen in recent decades.

When you do a postgraduate research degree with us, you'll play your part in investigating how pressing topics in accounting affect people and organisations all over the world.
Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Accounting, or submit your own research idea.

General Eligibility

The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Accounting, Finance and Economics


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Campus Name

Guildhall Campus


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Course Level

Postgraduate Research (PhD /DBA)


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years, Part-time, 4 years


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Available Intake

October, February, April


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

4712,

17900, (INT)


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