PhD Finance, Accounting and Banking
University of Central Lancashire
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The UCLan Research Centre for Business, Management and Enterprise addresses the UN-2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) of achieving higher and sustainable welfare for all by 2030.We bring together researchers and practitioners from different disciplines including education, health services, law, computing, digital and financial engineering, entrepreneurship, tourism, work and employment, economics, finance and banking. This helps us to better understand the global challenges that the ...Read more

The UCLan Research Centre for Business, Management and Enterprise addresses the UN-2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs) of achieving higher and sustainable welfare for all by 2030.

We bring together researchers and practitioners from different disciplines including education, health services, law, computing, digital and financial engineering, entrepreneurship, tourism, work and employment, economics, finance and banking. This helps us to better understand the global challenges that the organisers face in achieving higher and sustainable welfare for all by 2030. This goal is consistent with our School's mission - ''to positively transform life through business and enterprise shaped by the latest research''.

Current PhD Projects:

The impact of corporate governance on the trade-off between accrual-based and real-based earnings management in the UK and India
The relationship between earnings management and internal control disclosure quality in Chinese listed companies - Xi Song
The effect of I Corporate Governance Mechanisms on financial performance
Oil wealth, institutional governance and inclusive welfare in developing countries - Radia Ahmed Alrehimi
Audit quality and key audit matters - Aneesa Tahir

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26/101
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85th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
What students say
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Winnie
07 Dec 24

UCLan is the most affordable place to study. There is a lot of activities outside of..Read more

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03 Sep 14

At first when I started here it was kind of because this was the only option to me due to other circumstances. However I have been massively impressed so far, I am about to go..Read more

Entry requirements

Students need a recognised UK first degree, second class honours or above; or a UK masters degree or equivalent qualification. PhD studentships normally require at least an upper second class honours first degree.

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£5,000 per year

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2024/25 fees: £5,000, 2025/26 fees: £5,250

£16,900 per year

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Students from EU

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2024/25 fees: £16,900, 2025/26 fees: £17,900

£16,900 per year

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Students from International

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2024/25 fees: £16,900, 2025/26 fees: £17,900

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At first when I started here it was kind of because this was the only option to me due to other circumstances. However I have been massively impressed so far, I am about to go...
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate...

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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