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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Full Time
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
FEB-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
Select a an exam type
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% 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.
PhD by Publication
A PhD by publication is a postgraduate research degree based on research you've already undertaken and had published (excluding self-publishing) before registering with us.
Eligible research outputs include peer-reviewed academic papers, complete books or chapters in anthologies, and other materials accepted for publication, exhibited or performed. You'll have to submit these materials for examination between 6–12 months after registering with us.
What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity. You'll also develop research management skills, and an in-depth knowledge of the subject on which your PhD is focused.
After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in a variety of fields – from positions within academia, to careers in industry and the public sector.
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.
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)
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£4,786 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,900 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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