Overview

Rigorous coursework dealing with topics including capital markets and disclosures in financial accounting, qualitative field studies in management accounting, and behavioural judgement and decision-making across auditing, financial accounting, and management accounting will be undertaken.

The programme

This is followed by full-time research culminating in a doctoral thesis. With the Accounting program at the University of New South Wales you will enjoy interdisciplinary engagement with a high-quality cohort of research students across the whole Business School.

There will also be exciting opportunities to work as a research assistant and to develop your teaching portfolio.Ultimately, your PhD thesis will showcase your research skills and contributions your research makes to knowledge by offering original insights into the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Qualitative Research Design and Methods

Applied Econometric Methods

Microeconomic Theory

Microeconomic Theory

Microeconometrics

Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants must submit their application (and all required documentation) at least eight (8) weeks before.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Accounting View 6 other PhDs in Accounting in Australia

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 00098G

The equivalent of a three-year undergraduate degree plus an equivalent postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with an overall average grade of at least 75 (Distinction).

OR

The equivalent of multiple undergraduate degrees (e.g. a dual degree) with at least one in a relevant discipline and an overall average grade of at least 75 (Distinction).

OR

The equivalent of a four-year degree of Bachelor with first or upper second-class Honours in a relevant discipline.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

Living costs for Canberra

1425 - 2504 AUD /month

Living costs

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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