Accounting Maynooth University

Overview

Students of  Accounting program from Maynooth University  are required to complete a written thesis and viva voce examination together with at least 15 credits in subject – specific modules and at least 15 credits in transferable skills. The programme can be undertaken on a full or part time. PhD students generally start their programme in either September or January.

Key Facts

The student, on registration, holds an introductory meeting with their supervisor(s) where a customised and individualised programme of research investigation is balanced with supporting taught modules.  

The programme consists of the completion of 30 credits of structured modules, completion of a written thesis and a viva voce examination. The 30 credits of structured modules will comprise 15 credits in transferrable skills and 15 credits in a subject-related area. These supported modules are identified from a suite of modules that make up the structured PhD programme in business, accounting or finance. The timing of these credits will be agreed between the student and the supervisor(s).