PhD Finance for Executives at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

University of Gloucestershire’s PhD in Finance for Executives programme is tailored for seasoned finance, insurance, accounting, and tax professionals. It aims to cultivate innovative insights and practical solutions to complex challenges within the financial sector.

Faculty: School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October 2026; February 2027; October 2027; February 2028; October 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme is thoughtfully structured to accommodate the demanding schedules of finance professionals. It unfolds across three distinct stages: Discovery, Design, and Delivery.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree and recognised professional body A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic. AND Chartered or Fellow of a recognised professional body [e.g. CII, CISI, LIBF, CFA, FRM, PRM, CTA, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, etc] Applications from a range of diverse backgrounds We actively encourage applications from practitioners across all demographic and professional backgrounds. Individuals with extensive practical experience in financial institutions, professional services firms (in finance or accounting roles), public sector institutions, or industry are all well-suited for the programme. The wide-ranging professional diversity, alongside cultural, ra

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,350 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee for the full-time option. Source

Intake: October 2026; February 2027; October 2027; February 2028; October 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time

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