Accounting and Finance

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded by the University in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge. Our PhD students undertake research study across Accounting and Finance Division's research themes include:

  • Asset pricing

  • Auditing and accountability

  • Corporate finance and corporate governance

  • Corporate disclosure and capital markets accounting

  • Management accounting and information systems

    Our research themes are notable for their international coverage and relevance, reaching out to address a wide range of accounting and finance issues in both developed and developing nation contexts. We continue to attract outstanding researchers of the highest calibre and our PhD population is one of the largest in the UK. As a graduate of one of the world's most innovative and ambitious doctoral research schools, you'll be sought after by leading universities, top business schools, government institutes and private sector organisations.

    We embed the PhD into the research life and culture of the School by assigning you to research centres and groups. You will be active in the research life of your centre, organising external seminars, presenting your work to peers in internal seminars, and designing and presenting posters on your PhD. Providing robust and systematic research training is a core strength of our PhD programme. To be able to take full advantage of the training opportunities that are offered, you should reside in or within commuting distance from Manchester. We strongly encourage any candidates who do not reside locally to enrol full-time.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    4124 Finance officers
    2421 Chartered and certified accountants
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    3531 Brokers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3534 Financial accounts managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance