MRes/PhD Accounting (Accounting, Organisations and Institutions) 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 disclosure. 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: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Accounting, Organisations and Institutions (AOI) track is devoted to the study of interrelationships between accounting, organisations and institutions. A PhD in Accounting from LSE 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 Foundations in Accounting, Organisations and Institutions, Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design, Introduction to Quantitative Analysis, Topics in Accounting Research (AOI), Research Paper in Accounting, Accounting Work in Progress Seminars.

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on a career in academic institutions, or international organisations such as Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and the British Council. See a list of past placements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission, you should have a substantial academic background in accounting or a cognate area (for example, economic sociology, organisation studies or economic history). Students are normally required to have prior training at master’s level. We may exceptionally accept students with outstanding performance in their undergraduate degree. 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: 27 September 2027

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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