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Overview
This Finance programme offered by Queen's University Belfast provides opportunities to undertake original research across a broad range of finance specialisms while working within an active and research-intensive scholarly community. Candidates engage with current debates and emerging developments in areas such as asset pricing, banking, corporate finance, financial history, sustainable finance, and technology-driven financial innovation, producing research that contributes to academic knowledge and professional practice.
Key Facts
Research students benefit from specialist preparation through tailored courses, reading groups, seminar participation, and opportunities to present their work to international audiences. The programme also encourages engagement with innovative research initiatives exploring financial technology, artificial intelligence, risk analysis, and regulation, supporting the development of highly skilled researchers capable of addressing complex issues within modern financial systems.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Asset Pricing and Financial markets
- Financial History
- Computational finance
- Regulation and risk analytics
- Household finance, housing and pensions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
95
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 69
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance View 48 other PhDs in Finance in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
95
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 69
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
E2 Language Test Prep Trusted by 7M+ Students
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
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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).
- In cases where applicants have not completed a Master's degree, applications may be considered where applicants hold a 1st class Honours undergraduate degree from a high-ranking, research focus university and have demonstrated an ability to conduct academic research.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23600 GBP / year≈ 23600 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
United Kingdom
561 - 887 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
21 Jan 2027
Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council Phd Scholarships
Merit-based
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For Latin America
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Family Scholarship
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Business School Scholarship For South East Asia
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen's Business School Scholarships
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For North America
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
The Queen’s Business School Scholarship for South East Asia Scholarship For South Asia
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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