PhD in Finance
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whiteknights Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whiteknights Campus

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FEB-27

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3 Years

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We seek highly motivated individuals with an appropriate academic background (generally a Distinction at MSc level in a finance-related subject) from a good university. We encourage applied and relevant research and our strong connections with many financial firms allow students to gain industry experience during their doctoral research, if they wish.Candidates interested in applying for a funded place should list the Henley Business School Scholarship in the funding section of their ...Read more

We seek highly motivated individuals with an appropriate academic background (generally a Distinction at MSc level in a finance-related subject) from a good university. We encourage applied and relevant research and our strong connections with many financial firms allow students to gain industry experience during their doctoral research, if they wish.Candidates interested in applying for a funded place should list the Henley Business School Scholarship in the funding section of their application. Successful candidates will receive research training, will be required to take relevant University courses on teaching and embed that learning by acting as teaching assistants.

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What students say
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Jeremiah
10 Nov 23

The University of Reading embraces diversity and inclusion, facilitating the thriving of international students in their academic and social pursuits. The available supports..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 23

University of Reading is a wonderful place to be in. It offers students an esteemed education with the best of academic lecturers and high quality course material and a wealth of..Read more

Entry requirements

Top grades in your Masters degree (minimum requirement is Merit or equivalent, but we prefer Distinction)Top grade in your Masters Dissertation (or equivalent research-based piece of work) because this may demonstrate your research attitude and skillsVery well developed research proposal. This is a document of at least six-seven pages where you:identify the motivation of your studyplace it within relevant literature highlighting the current gap and potential research questionsstate your intended methodology show understanding of the data (if any) necessary to accomplish your study and relevant sources. This aspect will also reveal the feasibility of your study.

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£5,006 per year

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£21,750 per year

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£21,750 per year

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Jeremiah
10 Nov 23
MSc Development Finance
The University of Reading embraces diversity and inclusion, facilitating the thriving of international students in their academic and social pursuits. The available supports...
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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 23
MSc Development Finance
University of Reading is a wonderful place to be in. It offers students an esteemed education with the best of academic lecturers and high quality course material and a wealth of...
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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