Overview
Candidates entering the Accounting and Finance programme offered by the University of Bristol are required to take 60 credit points of taught units in their first year and to participate in PhD workshops and reading groups. Students are also encouraged to undertake further training in agreement with their supervisor for the duration of their studies.
The main research training is taken from among two categories of units, with separate lists for Accounting and for Finance students. The units are chosen in consultation with the supervisors to suit the student’s PhD research. The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
Careers
The primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare for a career in research.
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Research groups
- The main research themes reflect the interests of staff members. The particular strengths of the department lie in applied financial econometrics, empirical finance, financial reporting and auditing, management accounting, public sector accounting and accounting for sustainability.
- In considering your application, significant weight will be given to the extent to which you can demonstrate a clearly thought out and specific interest in research and how this would fit into the wider context of research undertaken in the department.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Round one closing on 1st December; round two on 1st February and round three on 31st March. Round four closes on 1st June.
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Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 86 other PhDs in Economics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- The applicant must have an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification, and either have completed or be completing a master's qualification from a UK university (or equivalent). The master's requirement does not apply to applications made to SWDTP-funded scholarships although commencement of the PhD remains conditional on the completion of the associated master's.
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International
20700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20700 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4758 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4758 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,379 per year
Living costs for Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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