PhD Finance at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research PhD in Finance at Kent Business School, designed to give thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Each student is supported by a supervisory team and meets supervisors monthly.

Department: Kent Business School | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research under a supervisory team of usually two academics, with regular written work reviewed by supervisors.

Career pathways

Graduates generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy or industry settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above. A 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master's level in a relevant discipline from a UK or other approved university (or equivalent). A research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on the intended topic is required. Entry to all Kent Business School research programmes is in September only; the deadline for PhD applications is 31 July. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Guide figure for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses; the 2027/28 UK research rate had not been set by the Research Councils UK Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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