Overview

An essential feature of the MPhil and PhD process is the close working relationship between research students and supervisors in this Economics, Accounting or Finance programme.

Specialist training courses are provided through an initiative that Oxford Brookes Business School (OBBS) is part of, enabling you to to produce innovative research and pioneering research papers. We provide expert academic support and supervision alongside a commitment to your economics research.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

You will benefit from:

a supervisory team of two to three supervisors who can provide the best combination of expertise to support your work
training courses in research methods provided by the Business School and wider University
regular seminars and learning activities at department, school and university level
experience of presenting work to different audiences
opportunities to network and discuss your work with staff and fellow students.
engage with our entrepreneurs in residence and visiting entrepreneurs
Work with local businesses
collaborative opportunities, including receiving industrial funding and sponsorship.
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Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Behavioural Economics
Experimental Economics
Environmental Economics
Economics of Sustainable Development
Macroeconomics
Applied Econometrics
Financial Economics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility
Responsible Accounting Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance Accounting View 41 other PhDs in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a good honours degree and a good master's degree at merit level or above that includes a thesis component.

copies of your previous degree transcripts and certificates (both undergraduate and postgraduate)
a scan of your passport
two academic references
a 2,000-word Research Topic Proposal
evidence of funding (we require evidence of personal funds or letter from funder if being sponsored)
international students must also provide an English Language Certificate with an IELTS score of at least 7.0

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19550 GBP / year

≈ 19550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5106 GBP / year

≈ 5106 GBP / year

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 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

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Available Scholarships

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