Accounting PhDs and MPhil
University of Portsmouth
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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APR-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Portsmouth Campus

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FEB-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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FEB-26

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3 Years

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If youre ready to embark on a postgraduate research degree in Accounting, Portsmouth is the perfect place for you. Our accounting research has an excellent reputation. 100 percent of our research in the area of business and management, which included accounting, was ranked as either outstanding or as having very considerable impact in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Many of our research projects are funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and ...Read more

If you're ready to embark on a postgraduate research degree in Accounting, Portsmouth is the perfect place for you. Our accounting research has an excellent reputation. 100 percent of our research in the area of business and management, which included accounting, was ranked as either outstanding or as having very considerable impact in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Many of our research projects are funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).Accounting plays an integral role in the stability and development of global economies and financial markets. Through proper oversight and management, accounting can help prevent repeats of the devastating financial crises seen in recent decades. When you do a postgraduate research degree with us, you'll play your part in investigating how pressing topics in accounting affect people and organisations all over the world.MPhil option available.

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84/279
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40th
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42nd
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10 Oct 25

I find it an excellent place to study due to the supportive academic environment and top-notch facilities. The guidance from my tutors has been invaluable, and having access to a..Read more

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21 Feb 25

Portsmouth is a great place to study, ive made so many friend and the teachers are lovely. The campus is full of vibrancy and Im so glad I picked this uni!..Read more

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An upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or master's in a relevant subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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£5,006 per year

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£17,900 per year

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Accounting PhDs and MPhil
I find it an excellent place to study due to the supportive academic environment and top-notch facilities. The guidance from my tutors has been invaluable, and having access to a...
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Portsmouth is a great place to study, ive made so many friend and the teachers are lovely. The campus is full of vibrancy and Im so glad I picked this uni!...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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