Overview

The Accounting degree is awarded by the University of Buckingham in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

Features

This programme is available in either full-time or part-time mode (3 years full-time and 6 years part-time).

Students are registered initially for the degree of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), although their status is probationary until the first Annual Review has taken place, normally between 12 and 18 months from first registration.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Applications should be accompanied by a 3000- word research proposal outlining a brief introduction of the specific area of study, referring to the current state of knowledge (i.e. what research has been done to date) and any recent debates on the subject, research philosophy and desirable methodology to be applied along with the completion plan.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Accounting View 41 other PhDs in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelors degree with Honours (to UK standard) of  First or Upper Second (2:1) Class.

Applicants are also expected to hold a relevant Masters degree in finance, accounting or a cognate subject area.

Normally we require performance at a distinction level, including any dissertation component or equivalent carried out.

Professional qualifications other than a Bachelors Degree and/or relevant and appropriate experience may be taken into account for entry to a PhD programme.

Professional qualifications are examined on their merits and may strengthen the case for entry.

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

14500 GBP / year

≈ 14500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8267 GBP / year

≈ 8267 GBP / year

Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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