132 PhD programmes in Accounting

The Accounting programme of Hanken School of Economics prepares you both for an academic career and analytical or managing positions on the international job market. 

Accounting and Finance is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of Cardiff University's Business Studies PhD programme.

Our Accounting and Finance research degree (MPhil/PhD) at University of Greenwich allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of a specific area in accounting or finance under the guidance of an expert supervisor.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Accounting doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

The Accounting and Finance course from Lancaster University invites applications for PhD program in Accounting and Finance. You will be working alongside world-leading academics in a busy, exciting and innovative department.

The Accounting programme from Maynooth University creates a framework that complements and supports independent research in the field of accounting, whilst providing milestones through which the graduate student will advance, and structured educational inputs to support and develop the student. 

As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Accounting candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. 

This PhD specialisation provides candidates with rigorous training at the research frontier in Accounting. The specialisation in Accounting at BI Norwegian Business School prepares candidates for the international academic job market, positions in research organisations, auditing and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions lor other relevant policy institutions. 

Under the direction of two research supervisors, students conduct empirical or theoretical research that will lead to new knowledge in a chosen field and are required to write a series of journal articles or thesis of 80,000 words. London South Bank University offers traditional postgraduate research study leading to the award of PhD in Accounting and Finance.

This Accounting and Finance PhD programme from Newcastle University will enable you to become an independent researcher, contributing to the advancement of academic scholarship in your chosen field.

The Accounting, Banking, Economics, Finance, Management Studies and Marketing PhD programme in the Business School at Bangor University has been described by external experts as ’second to none in the UK’.  

This postgraduate research Accounting and Financial Management programme at University of Reading offers PhD or MPhil supervision in the area of accounting.

The Doctoral Programme in Accounting at Universidade de Aveiro in association with the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, aims to promote research that generates social, environmental, and economic value through an integrated and transformative approach to knowledge.

The Accounting and Finance PhD degree programme academics are based within the School of Business. This PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

The PhD in Accounting from the  University of Birmingham will ensure you understand the broad range of modern social science research techniques, qualitative and quantitative. Upon completion, you will excel in analysing diverse data sets and be adept at explaining the theories that underpin various approaches to social science research, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.

The Accounting and Finance programme from the University of Bristol encourages interdisciplinary research, drawing on a range of theories and methodologies. We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will be joining a thriving PhD community.

The raison d’être of the Financial Management and Accounting programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is our commitment to fostering academic excellence in financial management and accounting. 

Gain advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge and develop the skills for thorough independent PhD in Accounting research at the Victoria University of Wellington. 

Embark on an intellectually enriching journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Accountancy, Economics, and Finance Doctoral Program.

A Doctor of Philosophy represents advanced expertise and original contribution within a specialised field of study. It is suitable for individuals seeking deeper academic engagement and long-term professional growth through research and intellectual development. At Universiti Malaya, candidates undertake independent research within a university recognised internationally for research excellence and strong academic standing. UM’s global reputation helps strengthen the value of the qualification and supports future opportunities within academia, specialised industries, and advanced research related environments.