PhD Accounting at University of Birmingham

Develop cutting-edge research skills and make significant contributions to the field of accounting and accountability research. You'll benefit from world-class resources, expert supervision, and a vibrant academic community, preparing you for a successful career in academia, industry, or government. Our PhD in Accounting will ensure you understand the broad range of modern social science research techniques, qualitative and quantitative.

Department: Accounting and Finance  |  Duration: PhD – 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year of the programme (first two years for those registered part-time) you are required to take and successfully complete 60 credits of core Research Methods modules. If you are using qualitative methodologies, you will take modules from the MA Social Research programme, as appropriate to your research and training needs.

Career pathways

Graduates of the PhD in Accounting at the University of Birmingham have diverse career opportunities. They may pursue academic roles, work in government, businesses, supranational organisations, or the research arms of major financial institutions.

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