MRes/PhD Accounting (Economics of Accounting) at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

The department is a world leader for teaching and research on the economic, institutional and organisational aspects of accounting and financial management. The Department of Accounting at LSE is one of the leading groups in the world for teaching and research on the economic, institutional and organisational aspects of accounting and financial management. Our PhD programme provides rigorous academic training aimed at preparing students to undertake research of the highest international standards.

Department: Department of Accounting | Duration: Five years - two years MRes, three years PhD full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: Late August 2027 (EoA track students are required to begin pre-sessional course in August) | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Economics of Accounting (EoA) track primarily examines accounting and financial reporting issues from an economics perspective. The PhD consists of six coursework units, completed over two years, followed by a thesis which is usually expected to take a further three years. Compulsory and core courses include Introductory Course in Mathematics and Statistics, Econometrics, Advanced Econometrics: Topics, Microeconomics, Financial Economics, Topics in Accounting Research (EoA), Research Paper in Accounting, Accounting Work in Progress Seminars.

Career pathways

The department aims to give all doctoral students the opportunity to teach during the programme. Developing teaching skills and experience is an important component of your career development and prepares you for future academic roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, you should have a substantial academic background in accounting, finance, economics or another subject with a strong quantitative component. Students are normally required to have prior training at master’s level. We may exceptionally accept students with outstanding performance in their undergraduate degree. GRE or GMAT is required from all applicants. English language requirement: Standard (IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,368 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

Intake: Late August 2027 (EoA track students are required to begin pre-sessional course in August)

Duration: Five years - two years MRes, three years PhD full-time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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