PhD Accounting at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

Undertake original and supervised research in PhD Accounting, with both part-time and full-time study options available. The PhD in Accounting programme offers a supportive environment to undertake original research and equips students with the theoretical and technical skills needed to produce quality research. The degree is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge. This programme is available in either full-time or part-time mode (3 years full-time and 6 years part-time).

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (online) | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, April 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following: a) a systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student; b) the critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues; c) To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing; d) research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities; e) To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of First or Upper Second (2:1) Class. Applicants are also expected to hold a relevant Masters degree in finance, accounting or a cognate subject area. Normally we require performance at a distinction level, including any dissertation component or equivalent carried out. Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme. Professional qualifications are examined on their merits and may strengthen the case for entry. IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) TOEFL: 100 internet-based or 623 paper-based (with a minimum of 22 in each component – internet based). Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 66 (with a minimum of 58 in each component)

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,267 a year (2026/27). Full-time (3 years); From £8,267 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 14,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time (3 years); From £14,500 per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, April 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=RDPF3PAC

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