PhD Accounting at University of Reading

Programme overview

PhD Accounting is a doctoral research programme at the University of Reading, assessed through an original thesis of up to 90,000 words. Applicants identify a topic within the accounting research area.

Faculty: Henley Business School | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; 4 to 6 years part-time | Intake: September (most students) or second semester | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent, original research written up as a thesis; no taught structure stated.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University doctoral programmes: Applicants normally need at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree or a master's degree in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic; in arts, humanities, social sciences and business, a master's-level qualification is normally expected. A research proposal is normally required where the applicant defines their own topic (not for advertised projects). International applicants: IELTS 7.0 for Henley Business School PhD programmes (majority of University PhDs require 6.5). Apply at least two months before start (UK) or four months (international).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RoI PhD fee per year; part-time GBP 2,619 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,750 a year (2026/27). International Band 1 full-time PhD fee per year (PhD in Accounting is Band 1 in the University's fee banding); part-time GBP 10,900 per year. Source

Intake: September (most students) or second semester

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/doctoral-opportunities/how-to-apply

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