Accounting and Finance PhD at University of Northampton

Programme overview

If you have a degree in accounting and finance or a related field, this PhD programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. Many graduates go on to academic positions or complete postdoctoral research.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Accounting and Finance PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your research, written, presentation and practice skills. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general, face-to-face project specific training so that you can conduct your research work effectively and independently.

Career pathways

This qualification’s major goal is to prepare you for a career in research. After completing their PhD, UON Research students will follow a variety of job routes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications to our highly competitive programme are welcomed and will be considered from qualified graduates, who are typically expected to hold a UK first degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject in the first or 2:1 class, or to hold or currently be completing a master’s qualification from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject. English language: If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 6.5 in all other sub-skills (or equivalent English proficiency qualification) at postgraduate research level. Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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