Accounting PhD
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 29,998 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Accounting PhD

    About

    Create research that has an impact on the areas of accounting, accountability, governance and performance management.

    Working with our Accounting and Society Research Mobilisation Group you’ll enjoy a dynamic research environment and high-quality supervision. The Group specialises in research in:

    • social, environmental and ethical accountability and sustainability
    • data and analytics in accounting
    • capital market-based accounting research
    • governance and executive compensation.

    Our researchers have strong academic backgrounds. They actively engage with national and international research networks and collaborations. In addition, they also have good links with the business community, Government, non-profit organisations and professional accountancy bodies.

    Find out more about research at the University of Sussex Business School

    We expect successful applicants to be admitted to the Integrated PhD. This provides the rigorous research training you need to become a skilled practitioner. If you’re unsure which route to apply for, please apply for the Integrated PhD.

    Accreditation

    You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

      Requirements

      Entry Requirements


      You may also be considered for this course if you don't have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area.

      English Requirements

      • PTEMin 59
      • IELTSMin 6
      • TOEFLMin 80

      English Program Requirements

      IELTS (Academic)

      High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

      IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

      We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

      We do not accept IELTS Online.

      Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

      Alternative English language qualifications

      Fee Information

      22575

      Tuition Fee
      29,998 / year

      Accounting PhD

      University of Sussex

      University of Sussex

      United Kingdom

      United Kingdom, Brighton