PhD Accounting & finance at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Research training in accounting and finance prepares students for careers as academics, professional researchers in financial services, or managers in business, government and professional organisations. Students can specialise in Accounting (accounting in organisations and society) or Finance (theoretical and empirical research skills).

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time by arrangement under specific conditions) | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a research thesis under supervision and attend the Strathclyde Business School Faculty Research Methodology Programme (four modules of two to three days each) to at least Certificate level.

Career pathways

Academic careers, professional research roles in the financial services sector, and management roles in business, government and professional organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science related subject. For PhD applications a Masters degree with distinction or merit (or overseas equivalent) is also normally expected, although there are exceptions. Clear coverage of Accounting and Finance subjects at undergraduate and/or Masters level is required, and Finance applicants are expected to show quantitative/econometrics coverage. Strong grades in independent research components may allow entry with a lower degree classification. English language: IELTS (or equivalent) 6.5 with no element below 5.5. Applications need a CV, transcripts, two references (one academic), funding information and a research proposal following the template provided.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study; Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per academic year for full-time study. Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (part-time by arrangement under specific conditions)

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