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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Accounting and Finance

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Accounting and Finance at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Department of Accounting and Finance at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) invites applications for its PhD programme in Accounting and Finance. You will work alongside world-leading academics in a busy, exciting, and innovative department. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have an excellent undergraduate degree and outstanding performance at master's level. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Theory
Econometric Methods for Finance Research
Research Methodology and Design
Corporate Finance and Capital Markets
Accounting Theory and Critical Perspectives
Statistical Analysis for Business Research
Doctoral Seminar Series in Accounting and Finance
Thesis Development and Academic Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
3%Studying
20%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
59%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

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