Highlights
Tuition fee
24000 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
24000 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Through the Finance MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter you’ll be part of a vibrant research community, with more than 150 current doctoral students. 

Overview

The Finance MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter will foster what makes each of you unique, with an individual training-needs assessment informing the training and support we provide throughout your studies. This will include access to research methods expertise, graduate skills training programmes, and wider support provided through professional associations and Research Councils.

Key facts

  • You will work with the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment. The Xfi centre provides a high quality teaching facility and offers students, financial professionals and global financial institutions a direct gateway to practical business solutions through the work of leading academics and practitioners. 
  • The skills and expertise that you build now are fundamental to your continuing professional development (CPD), and will be part of your toolset throughout your working life.
  • The Business School provides research students with many opportunities to develop skills in teaching, as well as other forms of employment (both academic and non-academic). We actively support students who wish to take on ad-hoc or part time work during their studies.
  • The School has a Code of Practice for Employment, which complements the University's central Code of Good Practice for the Employment of Postgraduate Students. If you wish to undertake employment during your studies, you must ensure that you read both the School Code and the University Code before commencing any duties.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Cost of Capital
  • Executive Compensation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Equity and Entrepreneurship
  • Corporate Governance in Emerging Markets

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Exeter, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements:

  • A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject
  • A taught Masters degree in a relevant subject

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    24000 GBP / year
    ≈ 24000 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom
649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2027
Sanctuary Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
750 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2027
Bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
31 May 2027
Sport Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sport Performance Bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Family and Friends Discount

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
07 Aug 2027
Anning-Morgan bursary

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Crediton Parish Church

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
720 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton

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The University of Exeter
Exeter, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies

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CIAPS 
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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