Accounting and FinancePhD

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,726 / Year

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Accounting and FinancePhD

About

Overview

If you have a degree in Accounting and Finance or a related field, our Accounting & Finance PhD programme is an ideal way to broaden your knowledge and research abilities. The University of Northampton offers a fascinating student experience paired with thought-provoking advice from our academic staff, and our postgraduate students are an essential element of the Business and Law Faculty’s research environment. Our Accounting and Finance PhD course aims to develop world-class financial and accounting researchers. Whilst completing a PhD in Accounting and Finance, students collaborate with academic staff and their supervisory team to establish and complete projects which influence theory, policy, and practice in accounting and finance studies. Students will perform empirical or theoretical research leading to new knowledge in a selected field under the supervision of research supervisors and are obliged to produce a thesis. The researcher will receive the highest qualification that any UK institution can grant, if the final thesis is successfully defended orally (viva voce). It will also provide researchers with a fantastic opportunity to further their academic careers or advance into higher executive roles in the sector. Our PhD in Accounting and Finance programme is intended to provide you with research expertise in the field.

Find out more about the Research Centres and Institutes:

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August, and for the March intake is 11 December.

Requirements

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.

Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

All applicants will also be required to show proof of all their qualifications. All suitable candidates will be invited to an interview with a potential supervisor and a panel of academics, in person or virtually.

All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:
- successful interview by the University
- availability of suitable member of staff to supervise the chosen research topic
For your application to be successful, your academic credentials are important. We pay thoughtful consideration to the suitability of our candidates for both the programme and for the research interests of our team of academics. PhD applicants are assessed based on their previous academic performance, and the quality of their research proposal.

Before you apply, we recommend that you develop a suitable research proposal, and find out more about applying for research degrees with us, how to find a potential Supervisor and what documents are required as part of the application process.
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.

English Program Requirements

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.

Career

Careers and Employability

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. Many will take on academic positions or complete postdoctoral research of some kind. Some may enter government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and private corporations. The University of Northampton provides a Careers and Employability Service who are committed to providing students with the skills they need to prosper, adapt, and innovate in today’s fast-paced world.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

21,726 / year

Accounting and FinancePhD

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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