PhD Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University

Our Accounting and Finance PhD will enable you to become an independent researcher, advancing academic scholarship in your chosen field. Our PhD programme develops excellent students into outstanding independent researchers who are experts in their field. It offers a strong platform for an academic or professional career following graduation.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Newcastle University Business School  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The full-time PhD programme is studied over three years, with an additional writing-up year if necessary. Full-time students complete Faculty-provided modules in their first year.

Career pathways

Career development and employability are woven throughout our teaching, learning and student experience. The School has dedicated employability support and career spaces to support you on your career journey, both during your studies and for up to three years after graduation. Graduate roles and employers include: Find out more about our employability offer; one-to-one career support; industry-specific career events; online career learning tools; career planning and information sessions; networking opportunities.

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