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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Accounting and Finance

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,400Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the PhD Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD in Accounting and Finance is designed to equip you with research expertise in one of the two areas. Accounting research In the area of Accounting, we research and extend disciplinary knowledge including, but not limited to: accounting and business history accounting standards and performance measures critical accounting research corporate governance environmental and social accounting financial reporting historical approaches Finance research In the area of Finance, we research and extend disciplinary knowledge including, but not limited to: asset pricing behavioural finance experi... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Financial Econometrics
Critical Accounting Research Methods
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Asset Pricing Theory and Applications
Financial Markets and Institutions
Research Design and Methodology
Behavioural Finance and Decision Making
Environmental and Social Accounting
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree and a merit master's degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.If you don't have a master's degree there is a wide range of courses for you to choose from in Newcastle University Business School. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBarbadosB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,400

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£73,200

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Accounting and Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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