Structured PhD in Finance and Governance at Coventry University

Programme overview

An online, part-time structured PhD for professionals and academics in finance, sustainable finance, financial technology, corporate governance and finance, financial fraud and financial markets. Researchers carry out research chapter by chapter under one umbrella theme, guided by a director of studies and supervisors.

Faculty: Coventry Doctoral and Researcher College | Study mode: online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mandatory taught units such as econometrics and contemporary topics in finance, online methodology training and workshops, and a thesis developed chapter by chapter starting with a pilot chapter.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for career development in academia, business, government, public and private research institutes or other sectors requiring PhD-level knowledge in finance and governance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element (or equivalent) and a minimum 60% overall module average; applicants with less than a 2:1 may be considered with a relevant Masters at merit (60%) overall and in the dissertation. International applicants must hold an approved English test (IELTS Academic/UKVI or TOEFL iBT) at the level set by the research centre, e.g. IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component for health-related centres.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-opportunities/research-students/research-degrees/

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