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PhD Finance at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research doctorate in the Department of Finance at Durham University Business School, ending in a thesis of up to 100,000 words examined by viva.

Faculty: Durham University Business School  |  Department: Finance  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: October or January  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates are in demand for academic posts in leading universities and business schools, business and management consultancy, and senior management roles in private sector organisations and government institutions.

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Entry requirements

Normally a Masters qualification (or international equivalent) with a significant research element, usually with a first degree that included a final-stage thesis or dissertation and taught research methods.

Intake: October or January

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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