Overview
The Accounting programme offered by Queen's University Belfast has developed critical research mass, expertise, networks and reputation in accounting and reporting, accounting change, governance and performance management in not-for-profit organisations, as well as accounting, budgeting and accounting change in public sector organisations. Research has focused particularly on performance reporting, stakeholder engagement and reporting frameworks, and includes comparative international analysis of accounting and finance changes associated with moves towards modernisation.
Key Facts
- Gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the Department of Accounting,
- Accounting research students benefit from attending the Department's various research seminars, which attract leading academics from around the world.
- Students also present their work at these events, gaining invaluable advice and preparation for the academic job market.
Programme Structure
Associated Research:
- Accounting and performance measurement in multinational companies
- Accounting quality and corporate governance
- Accruals accounting in public sector organisations
- Ethics and accounting education
- Governance in charities
- Management/accounting change in the public sector
- Performance measurement/management in charities
- Performance measurement/management in public sector organisations
- Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
- Short-termism and corporate governance
- Use of the case study approach in accounting education
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.
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Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Accounting View 41 other PhDs in Accounting in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a UK 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and a UK Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a final result of 60% (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University).
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23600 GBP / year≈ 23600 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
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