Integrated PhD Accounting at University of Essex

Programme overview

Integrated PhD Accounting is a route to doctoral study for applicants without a Masters degree or with little research training. The first year is a full-time Masters-level qualification, followed by three years of full-time PhD study at Essex Business School.

Department: Essex Business School | Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time (first year is a Masters-level qualification) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 Masters-level modules including Issues in Financial Reporting, Philosophies of Research and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods, Research Evaluation, Research Methods in Accounting, Management Accounting (20 credits each), an optional module and a 60-credit dissertation; then a PhD thesis of 50,000 to 80,000 words, in traditional or 'three paper' format, examined by viva voce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

As published on the page: a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject, and a well-developed research proposal; applicants are normally interviewed and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time (first year is a Masters-level qualification)

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