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

    Finance PhD

    About

    Find solutions to the practical problems that market practitioners and policy-makers face.

    You’ll work with researches who have strong academic backgrounds. Some also have significant industry experience, having held various roles in top-tier investment banks, hedge funds and relevant industries. Our research is mainly conducted within two research groups:

    • Our crossdisciplinary Business Finance Research Group focuses on corporate finance and governance in both public and private companies, as well the roles of private equity firms, banks and other financial intermediaries. The group publishes on areas such as financial misconduct, banking regulation, entrepreneurial finance and the impact of global crises on corporate finance.
    • Our Quantitative FinTech (QFin) research group includes experts in quantitative finance, FinTech and climate finance. The group collaborates with business and industry on numerous research initiatives with direct relevance to important problems in global financial markets.

    Both groups hold regular research seminars with internal and external speakers.

    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 the 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

      Finance PhD

      University of Sussex

      University of Sussex

      United Kingdom

      United Kingdom, Brighton