Accounting and Finance
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    Accounting and Finance

    Lancaster University
    Lancaster University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Lancaster
    University Rank:#141
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    Duration5 year(s)
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Accounting and Finance

    About

    The Department of Accounting and Finance at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) invites applications for its PhD programme in Accounting and Finance. You will work alongside world-leading academics in a busy, exciting, and innovative department.

    We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have an excellent undergraduate degree and outstanding performance at master's level. Qualifications should be in a related discipline to your intended PhD studies. You should also be committed to pursuing an academic career.

    The department offers an excellent research environment, with a high level of collegiality, subscriptions to state-of-the-art databases, a strong seminar series, and a senior visitors programme. It is one of the largest departments within Lancaster's globally recognised, triple-accredited international business school.

    PhD students in Accounting and Finance are required to complete a portfolio of advanced courses and seminars that cover finance theory, econometric methods, statistical methods, and research methodology. Upon completing the coursework successfully, you will conduct research and write a thesis on a topic that you are passionate about. Two subject matter experts will offer detailed supervision to ensure that your research contributes new knowledge to the academic community.

    Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain international experience by visiting a leading school in the US or Europe that specialises in a relevant research area. We offer an excellent environment for PhD studies, which includes dedicated office space, generous funding for conference and research visits, access to numerous specialised databases, as well as scientific computing facilities, and IT support.

    For many years, the department has consistently strengthened its doctoral programme. We have developed a comprehensive PhD training system to help our graduates succeed in the job market. In addition to the training provided by our excellent faculty, the department regularly invites distinguished visiting professors from top universities around the world to conduct doctoral tutorials on specialised research topics. Our PhD students are privileged to receive training from world-leading scholars each summer and have extensive opportunities to consult with external experts.

    As a BSc Marketing and Design student, you will be equipped with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of both marketing and design. Throughout the course, you will gain a deep understanding of the complementary and contrasting theoretical frameworks of marketing and design while developing essential design research skills and sharpening your critical thinking. You will learn how to respond to design briefs with creative experimentation and compelling visualisations. You will be able to commission design projects and effectively manage marketing strategies across diverse areas, from packaging to online advertising.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Academic requirements

    A relevant Master's degree (UK or equivalent) with distinction-level performance, both overall and in the dissertation. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with an upper second-class honours degree and relevant research experience may be considered.

    Additional requirements

    As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal of up to 5000 words which has potential to make a significant contribution to prior literature. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

    English language requirements

    We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

    We also consider other English language qualifications and if your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.

    Help from our Admissions team

    If you are thinking of applying to Lancaster and you would like to ask us a question, complete our enquiry form and one of the team will get back to you.

    We also have more details on our website about:

    Pre-master's programmes

    Delivered in partnership with INTO Lancaster University, our one-year tailored pre-master's pathways are designed to improve your subject knowledge and English language skills to the level required by a range of Lancaster University master's degrees. Visit INTO Lancaster University for more details and a list of eligible degrees you can progress onto.

    Career

    Careers

    In recent years, our PhD graduates have successfully joined many excellent universities, research centres and institutions, including the Australian National University, Bocconi University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Durham, LSE, Liverpool, Maastricht, Manchester, Monash, Oxford, and Warwick Universities.

    Fee Information

    Additional fees and funding information accordion

    There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

    Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

    College fees

    Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small College Membership Fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

    For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.

    Computer equipment and internet access

    To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

    The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

    Application fees for 2025

    For most taught postgraduate programmes starting in 2025 you must pay a non-refundable application fee of £40. We cannot consider applications until this fee has been paid, as advised on our online secure payment system. There is no application fee for postgraduate research applications.

    Application fees for 2026

    There is no application fee if you are applying for postgraduate study starting in 2026.

    Paying a deposit

    For some of our courses you will need to pay a deposit to accept your offer and secure your place. We will let you know in your offer letter if a deposit is required and you will be given a deadline date when this is due to be paid.

    The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

    If you are studying on a programme of more than one year’s duration, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

    Find all fees and funding information for students at Lancaster University.

    Accounting and Finance

    Lancaster University

    Lancaster University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Lancaster

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