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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
8 years
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As part of a world-renowned University, triple accredited (AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS) and ranked 5th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, 2022) within Business and Management, our Business School provides a dynamic and supportive research environment for our large and diverse graduate community.
The Business School's research mission is to produce theory-led, practically relevant research that addresses contemporary organisational and management challenges faced by businesses, public organisations, regulatory bodies, and policy-makers.
The PhD with Integrated Study in Accounting is 4 years full-time with an additional year at the end to allow you to write up your thesis.
During your first year you will take 180 credits of taught courses to build your research skills and the knowledge required for your area of study.
To be awarded a PhD, you will need to defend your written thesis in an oral examination called a viva.
Career opportunities
The Business School offers training events and support for all our postgraduate research students in both academic and professional skills – we support a diversity of career pathways.
There are opportunities for doctoral researchers to be employed as our Research Assistants and Teaching Assistants.
Graduates from our postgraduate research degrees often pursue further careers at internationally renowned universities or become senior consultants for private and public bodies.
For entry to the PhD programme applicants must meet the following minimum academic qualifications. A postgraduate masters degree from an accredited institution in the UK or overseas showing evidence of above-average academic achievement. This includes:.a degree classification with a mark of 65% or more overall (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent). normally a masters dissertation at the distinction level (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent) in accounting, finance, or related disciplines.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£31,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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