PhD Accounting and Finance at University of Essex

Programme overview

PhD Accounting and Finance offers advanced empirical research in accounting and finance, with in-depth training in research methods used in capital market analysis. Topics include banking and financial institutions, mergers and takeovers, the role of financial analysts and shareholder activism.

Department: Essex Business School | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research-led study with a compulsory non-credit Essex Business School research training module, two supervisors, progress boards every six months, and a thesis of 50,000 to 80,000 words (traditional or 'three paper' format) examined by viva voce.

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Entry requirements

A good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject, and a well-developed research proposal. Applicants are normally interviewed (in person or online), 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Fee stated per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Academic year not labelled. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time (part-time also available)

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