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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
8 Years
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The PhD with Integrated Study in accounting is a four-year, full-time doctoral programme tailored for students seeking to conduct advanced research in accounting. The programme is embedded in one of the largest Accounting and Finance groups in the UK, comprising around 45 academic staff and supported by active research centres and networks.In the first year, you will undertake 180 credits of taught courses designed to provide advanced training in theory, research methods, and research design. This foundation enables you to formulate and execute a doctoral research project that makes an original contribution to the field, and preparing you for a successful career. You will be working closely with your supervisory team who will provide guidance and advise on conducting high quality research. You will be studying in a dynamic, research-intensive environment with regular seminars and workshops delivered by leading scholars. You will be encouraged to present in international conferences, engage and network with the international research community, including interdisciplinary ones.
Applicants should have a postgraduate masters degree from an accredited institution in the UK or overseas, showing evidence of above-average academic achievement. This includes:
A masters-level degree in a relevant subject with a classification of 65% or more overall (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent)
A dissertation worth a third of the degrees credits at a distinction level (University of Edinburgh level, or overseas equivalent)
Students living in
Domestic
£5,238 per year
Students from Domestic
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£5,238 per year
Students from Other UK
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£5,238 per year
Students from Scotland
£29,000 per year
Students from EU
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£29,000 per year
Students from International
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