
Accounting and Finance PhD
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
If you have a degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field, our Accounting & Finance PhD programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. The University of Northampton offers a fascinating student experience paired with thought-provoking advice from our academic staff, and our postgraduate students are an essential element of the Business and Law Faculty’s research environmen t. Our Accounting and Finance PhD course aims to develop world-class financial and accounting researchers.
Whilst completing a PhD in Accounting and Finance, students collaborate with academic staff and their supervisory team to establish and complete projects which influence theory, policy, and practice in accounting and finance studies. Students will perform empirical or theoretical research leading to new knowledge in a selected field under the supervision of research supervisors and are obliged to produce a thesis. The researcher will receive the highest qualification that any UK institution can grant, if the final thesis is successfully defended orally (viva voce).
It will also provide researchers with a fantastic opportunity to further their academic careers or advance into higher executive roles in the sector. Our PhD in Accounting and Finance programme is intended to provide you with research expertise in the field.
Key highlights
- Original empirical or theoretical research creating new knowledge in accounting
- Projects shaped with supervisors to influence theory, policy and practice
- Supervised by a dedicated research supervisory team throughout
- Part of the Business and Law Faculty's research environment
- Thesis examined by oral defence (viva voce)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in accounting and finance
- Academic researcher
- Senior finance executive
- Financial policy analyst
- Research fellow
Cost of study
International: £16,850
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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