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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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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 36 other PhDs in Finance in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
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Other requirements
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
20100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20100 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4665 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4665 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,332 per year
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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