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The Department of Accounting and Finance at Lancaster University Management School offers a PhD Program in Accounting and Finance. PhD students are required to complete a portfolio of PhD level courses and seminars covering finance theory, econometric and statistical methods, and research methodology.
Upon successfully completing the coursework, you will then research and write a thesis on a topic which you are passionate about. Two subject experts will offer detailed supervision to ensure it will contribute new knowledge to the academic community.
You will also have the opportunity to gain international experience by visiting a leading US/European school with expertise in a relevant research area. We offer an excellent environment for PhD studies, including dedicated office space, generous funding of conference and research visits, access to many specialised databases, as well as scientific computing facilities and IT support.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Accounting Theory
- Advanced Asset Pricing
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Data and Programming Skills for Accounting Research
- Econometric Topics in Accounting and Finance
- Advanced Investment Management
- Python Programming for Data Analysis
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Finance Accounting View 47 other PhDs in Finance in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General 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.
- 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.
- We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.
Tuition Fee
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International
20790 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20790 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 48 months.
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